James Lebon, a London-based hairdresser, graphic designer, and film director, made a foray into the music industry under the alias James Cuts. He recorded a song that served as a promotional piece for his professional work. The track, featuring Alan Rankine from The Associates on guitar/bass, was released by Les Disques Du Crépuscule in 1984.
The Last Dinner Party has released their highly anticipated and long-awaited new album, Prelude to Ecstasy today. The album launch follows a string of hits from last year, including "Nothing Matters," "My Lady of Mercy" and "On Your Side". One of the outstanding tracks on the first listen is "Portrait of a Dead Girl".
Three more weeks to go to MGMT's fifth studio album 'Loss of Life' and here in the meantime the great video for "Nothing to Declare" that was released this month. Inga Petry, star of the video, who is not only with a lack of upper extremities but was recently diagnosed with breast cancer - she has a GoFundMe to help with expenses during treatment. As always, MGMT's delivery is both surprising and creatively enlightening, showcasing their unique style and musical prowess
Electronic released "Disappointed" in June 1992, and it resonates as one of the finest songs from the Pet Shop Boys during the 90s. The collaboration, involving key members from The Smiths, New Order, and the Pet Shop Boys, resulted in one of the most notable musical side projects of that era.
Candy Riot, based in Austin, Texas, is a synth-pop band that emerged during the Covid pandemic in 2020. While it appears to have started as a duo, it has now expanded into a quartet, with Bobby Cheatham (formerly of Bad Birds and Distance Runner), Liz Feezor, Ricky Rodriguez, and Erica Porter. Musically, they skillfully incorporate influences from the vibrant sounds of the 80s, offering an energetic and fresh take on synth-pop. Follow the link below for more.
Depeche Mode's song "Before We Drown" has received another Anton Corbijn visual and it is the latest single from 'Memento Mori' which was released last year and was among our favorite albums.
Earlier this month, Thom Yorke's side project, The Smile, unveiled the second single from their highly anticipated second album, "Wall of Eyes," which was officially released this Friday. Adding to the intrigue, the accompanying video for the single was directed by none other than Paul Thomas Anderson.
With the premiere of the video for the song "Bullet of Dignity," Fat White Family have announced the release of their fourth studio album 'Forgiveness is Yours', to be released on April 24th.