John Maus Rare and Unreleased

Synth master John Maus is back with a brand new compilation which includes rarities and previously unreleased material and which spans eleven years of his creative output. 'A Collection of Rarities and Previously Unreleased Material' will be released by Ribbon Music on July 16, 2012 and it features songs which have appeared on previous compilations as well as songs that have never been released on any format, nor across any media. Songs on the compilation have been entirely remixed and remastered and the artwork and design was arranged by Turner Prize winning artist Wolfgang Tillmans. 

LP version is a limited one time pressing of 3000 hand numbered copies and comes with a mp3 download card. Pre-order is only available for the CD and Special Edition Translucent Pink Vinyl LP (limited to 500) at present. The standard edition black vinyl LP (limited to 2500) will be available to pre-order shortly.

http://ribbon.dominorecordco.com

 

Next Wave: Terror Bird

Terror Bird is a project by the Canadian artist Nikki Never which took shape probably in 2009 when she released her debut album Sociopaths Are Glam for 'Night People'. Since then, she has released another three albums for several different record labels including her latest album Secret Rituals which was issued by the German record label Adagio830. The music of Terror Bird was influenced by the Smiths, David Bowie, Kate Bush and many others and it is haunted and ethereal bedroom pop driven by wonderful piano and synth arrangements and guided by Nikki's powerful and affecting voice. Nikki is currently touring Europe with Bianka Karre.

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Brand New Frankie Goes To Hollywood Compilation 'Sexmix' Announced for August

A brand new Frankie Goes To Hollywood compilation is set for release this summer. Their record label ZTT and Salvo Music are set to release a new two-CD compilation which collects together rare and unearthed material from original cassette singles, CD singles and shines a light on favourite B-side material. The compilation is entitled 'Sexmix: Archive Tapes and Studio Adventures, Volume One' and  features all seven of Frankie‘s UK singles in one form or another, from "Relax" to "Watching The Wildlife". The compilation also features some rarities such as the CD debut of the full 'Welcome To The Pleasuredome' cassette single  and unique, remastered mixes of 'Rage Hard and Warriors of the Wasteland' which have been out-of-print for a quarter of a century. 

'Sexmix' is coming on 6 August, and boasts this splendid front cover which perfectly captures the spirit of Frankie Goes To Hollywood circa 1984. 

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Out This Week: Piano Magic- ''Life Has Not Finished With Me Yet''

Piano Magic's brand new album is out now. The record is entitled 'Life Has Not Finished With Me Yet' and it was released by Second Language on Monday June 11th. The album is available on CD in an 8 panel concertina wallet. Subscribers and those ordering from the Second Language website will also receive an exclusive ltd edition 4 track CD EP, 'Chemical' EP and 2 limited edition Piano Magic pin badges.

 www.piano-magic.co.uk

 

Out This Week: iamamiwhoami- Kin

The long awaited new iamamiwhoami album 'Kin' is ready and waiting for you in the shops. This is the first full-length album by the Swedish singer-songwriter Jonna Lee. 'Kin' gained attention on the internet due to video chapters from the album being released online beginning since 2009. All the tracks from the album were previously released as singles from the first track "Sever" which was released in January all the way to "Goods" released a week before the actual album release. The album is available digital, Vinyl LP, CD and DVD and in the shops since Monday June 11, 2012. 

 http://www.iamamiwhoami.net/

 

Pet Shop Boys Announce a New Album for September

Pet Shop Boys have announced the release of their brand new album Elysium for September. Their eleventh studio album was produced by Andrew Dawson and Pet Shop Boys in Los Angeles and it will be issued by Parlophone. To give an idea of the album’s sound, a short film for the album track “Invisible” can be viewed through their official website.

30 Years of Bananarama on CD/DVD

Bananarama are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year with the release of '30 Years of Bananarama' CD/DVD. The CD will feature their greatest hits including "What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)", "Cruel Summer", "I Want You Back", "Venus" and many more. The anthology will include a DVD of all 35 video clips of their extraordinary 30 years, released official for the first time. The compilation will be released in the UK on July 9th. 

Check out Bananarama Official for more info.