Rational Youth- New EP Series

Rational Youth will release a series of EP's of new re-recordings of some of their classic songs through their re-launched record label YUL Records. Their new EP is based on their 1982 hit "Dancing On The Berlin Wall" which contains six new tracks: two different versions in each of English and German, as well as an extended mix in English. The EP was mixed by Jean-Pierre Isaac. All the tracks are available for downoad from iTunes.

More info: www.rationalyouth.net

WAW: Kate Bush- Deeper Understanding 2011

The video for Kate Bush's remake of the song "Deeper Understanding" has been released and it is available on Youtube. The brand new Kate Bush official site is now available under the name "Fish People- The official site of Kate Bush", be sure to check it out.

http://www.katebush.com/home

Led Er Est - May EP

Following up their excellent Wierd Records debut LP "Dust on Common" and a limited European split-12", Led Er Est return with a new 12" EP, named "May", their second release on C/T. The trio describe the record as a ".. collection of theme-based songs, almost like a dark sci fi film soundtrack..." The songs were written at various points some were written on the long drives over their last European tour. "May" is available for digital and vinyl release and is a precursor to their forthcoming LP on the brilliant Sacred Bones label.

http://lederest.com

Dave Gahan- Among Godfathers of Glam

The March 13th, 2011 edition of the New York Times ran a photo spread called "Ballad Of A Thin Man - Godfathers Of Glam". Dave was featured among artists as Bryan Ferry, Iggy Pop and Michael Stipe.
Earlier this month, he participated at this year's MusiCares MAP concert on May 6th. He received the "Stevie Ray Vaughan Award" from the Recording Academy's charitable arm for his support of the MAP Fund. During the Music Cares concert, he performed the Joy Division's classic "Love Will Tear Us Apart"

http://www.nytimes.com

B.E.F. & Heaven 17's 'The Luxury Gap' Live

Following the success of Heaven 17’s 'Penthouse and Pavement 30th Anniversary Tour' in 2010, Martyn Ware’s production project, ‘British Electric Foundation’ (B.E.F.) is proud to present ‘Music of Quality and Distinction Live’, a 2-day festival at London’s prestigious Roundhouse from October 14-15th, celebrating 30 years of seminal electronic music and unique collaborations.

Heaven 17 will perform the world premiere of their 1983 album ‘The Luxury Gap’ on Friday October 14t husing 3D soundscape composition techniques pioneered by Martyn Ware and Vince Clarke followed by B.E.F.’s first ever live performance featuring tracks from the albums ‘Music of Quality & Distinction Vol. 1 & 2’ on Saturday October 15th. Guest vocalists confirmed for the Music of Quality and Distinction concert include Elly Jackson (LaRoux), Boy George (Culture Club), Green Gartside (Scritti Politti), Sandie Shaw, Kim Wilde, Andy Bell (Erasure), Shingai Shoniwa (Noisettes), Midge Ure (Ultravox), Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17) and Polly Scattergood (more names to be confirmed shortly).

Tickets go on sale Thursday April 12th at 10am. Ticket hotline: 0844 844 0444. Book online: www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Day tickets: £23.50. Weekend tickets: £42.50.

http://www.heaven17.com/index.html

The Cars- Move This Way

The Cars have released a new album. The album will be their first since 1987's 'Door to Door' and features all of the original band members except for bassist and vocalist Benjamin Orr. The album is released by 'Concord Music Group' and it was produced by Jacknife Lee. The band has also recorded a video for their first single from the album "Sad Song" which was previewed earlier this year via Facebook.

www.thecars.org

Instant Hit: The Twins- Ballet Dancer

The German group the Twins has had several hits during the first half of the 80's mostly in Italy with their synth pop driven Italo disco tunes. "Ballet Dancer" was one of their biggest hits charting not only in Italy, but also in their home country. Very up-to-date, it was released in 1983 and appeared on their album A Wild Romance.

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