As a big fan of Sparks in the early 80's Jane Wiedlin recorded a duet with Ron and Russel in 1983. The song "Cool Places" was taken form Sparks' album "In Outer Space" which remained their biggest hit in the USA. Wiedlin also helped promote the album on tour and appeared at a few gigs to perform the duets.
Next Wave: A Terrible Splendour
A Terrible Splendour are a New Romantic Synthesiser Cabaret outfit from London. Their songs weave tales of blackmail and despair, of cruelty and of heartbreak. They draw their inspiration from the drama of faded silver screen stars, imprisoned dissidents and espionage. Having built a following around their blood and cake stained live performance, ATS are set to release their debut single "The Russians" / "Slaves to the City" on June 17th, whilst continuing to work on their debut album 'An Evening in the Company of A Terrible Splendour'.
Check out their Facebook band page to listen to their latest single.
Check out their Facebook band page to listen to their latest single.
http://www.aterriblesplendour.com/
Instant Hit: Dhuo- Walkin'
Italian producer Bruno Bergonzi and Mike Logan recorded several songs and one album under the name Dhuo in the first half of the 80's. "Walking" was the first single which was released from their only album Overflow in 1984. The band released two more singles in 1985 before disbanding.
In Conversation: Sensual Harassment
The Reptilian Humanoid alliance is back! The New York based trio Sensual Harassment have released their debut album in April and have stopped by for an interview in which they tell us more about their influences, live music, their future plans and how they developed their specific music style.
Sensual Harassment Q-A
WAW: Blondie- Mother
Blondie have recorded an official video for the first single "Mother" from the album 'Panic of Girls'. Both, the single and the album are set to be released this month. The video for the song "Mother" was recorded by Laurent Rejto.
Psyche- Insomnia Theatre Box Set
This month VOD Records will release 'Insomnia Theatre' - the original Canadian Edition of Psyche's 1985 debut. Now as a beautifully redesigned and remastered 3 LP Boxset including the recordings from "Tales From The Darkside" & early vintage tracks from '83 - '86. Added to the package are a 7" single with extended mixes of "Misery" & "Goodbye Horses". Plus a bonus DVD including the complete "Beyond Sensation" videos and a few more extra surprises!
Spoons- Static in Transmission
The Canadian band Spoons have returned with a new album this year. Their new album 'Static in Transmission' was released in March on Fontana North/Universal Music Canada and it is their first album after 'Vertigo Tango' from 1988. "Static In Transmission" CD release party will be held on June 1, 2011 at the Revival 783 College Street in Toronto. To promote their new album they will also be doing few live shows. More info about that via Spoons official.
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