Instant Hit: The Names- Calcutta

The Names released their last single "Calcutta" in 1982 on Factory Benelux. The song was written by M.Smordynia and produced by M.Hannett. The single was issued as both 7" and 12" with "Postcards" as a b-side. This song and other single releases were included on a remastered edition of the album 'Swimming' from 1982 which was reissued in 2000 by LTM Publishing. 

Reissue: Robin Crutchfield's Dark Day- Exterminating Angel

Dark Entries will reissue Exterminating Angel by Dark Day in April. The record was originally released in 1980 and featured 13 experimental tracks written and produced by Robin Crutchfield. The album was originally released on Vinyl and featured the single "Trapped" which was released in 1981. Now it's available through amazon.com and it will also be reissued on Vinyl.

Mute Tribute: Fad Gadget / Frank Tovey 1956 - 2002

Ten years have passed since Frank Tovey aka Fad Gadget passed away in April 2002. Tovey was regarded alongside Cabaret Voltaire and Human League as one of the finest exponents of the early 80's electronic dance movement in the UK. Daniel Miller said that Frank was the first artist he has ever worked with on Mute and added that he made some very special and influential records and that he was an exceptional live performer. His former label is honoring its famed first signee with a new video tribute, which we’ve posted above. The label writes: “We miss him dearly. Play your favourite Fad Gadget or Frank Tovey tune really loud today. In loving memory.”

    

WAW: Morten Harket - Scared Of Heights

Morten Harket has recorded a video for the single 'Scared of Heights' from his new solo album 'Out of My Hands' which is out on April 13th. The video was shot in Berlin and directed by Wolf Gresenz, and produced by Mutter & Vater Filmproduktion.

 

Out This Week: Bear in Heaven- I Love You, It's Cool

Bear in Heaven are releasing their third studio album this week. The brand new album is entitled I Love You, It's Cool and it is a follow up to 'Beast Rest Forth Mouth' which was released two years ago. 'I Love You, It's Cool' features the hit single "The Reflection of You" and the song “Sinful Nature” has been announced as the next single. The album is out on April 4th on Dead Oceans.

www.deadoceans.com

And Also The Trees Are Back with a New Album

And Also The Trees are back with a new album entitled 'Hunter Not The Hunted'. Their brand new studio release features 13 tracks and it was recorded at Hellens Manor, England, between April and July 2011. The album is available on mail order and it will also be released on vinyl as a special double 10 inch gatefold edition. This will be on sale during their tour in April and May and from this website in June.

www.andalsothetrees.co.uk

Led Er Est- The Diver

Led Er Est have announced the release date of their second studio album entitled The Diver . The album features eleven new tracks and it will be released on May 8th. This is a follow up to their brilliant debut album 'Dust on Common' which was released in 2009 on Wierd Records. "Bladiator", one of the songs from the upcoming album was premiered on their final installment of Room 205. The album was mixed by Chris Coady and will be released courtesy of Sacred Bones Records.

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