September Singles Round Up

With September almost over, here come the singles highlights of the month. We start with Twin Shadow's "Changes" which is a cover of an old Bagarre hit "Circus is Gone" put in a new arrangement. Duran Duran have released "Leave A Light On" which is widely considered as "Save A Prayer" for new generations. Snow Patrol went pop on their fantastic new single entitled "Called Out in the Dark" which also announces a new album "Fallen Empires" for November. Coldplay have released a second single "Paradise" from their new studio album 'Mylo Xyloto' which is going to be released in October. Manic Street Preachers have covered The The's "This is The Day"The video for the song  features retrospective images and videos from their musical career. Austra have returned with the third single "Spellwork" taken form their debut album 'Feel it Break'. Last but not least, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti have returned with his epic new single “Witch Hunt Suite for World War III” a 16-minute synth opus which marks the ten year anniversary since the terrorist attacks of September 11.

The Smiths Deluxe Remaster Boxset Available on Pre-Order

Rhino Records UK is proud to present ‘Complete’, eight albums by The Smiths lovingly reworked by Johnny Marr and Rhino UK and packaged together for the first time - the ultimate The Smiths remasters collection.

 The collection includes all four of the band's studio albums – ‘The Smiths’ (1984), ‘Meat Is Murder’ (1985), ‘The Queen Is Dead’ (1986), ‘Strangeways, Here We Come’ (1987) and their sole live album ‘Rank’ (1988) as well as firm fan favourite compilations ‘Hatful Of Hollow’ (1984), ‘The World Won’t Listen’ (1987) and ‘Louder Than Bombs’ (1987). Each has been taken back to original tape sources and remastered by Johnny Marr and Frank Arkwright at the world famous Metropolis Studios in London. 

  http://www.rhino.co.uk/the-smiths-complete-deluxe-collectors-boxset

Instant Hit- 2 Belgen- Lena

"Lena" was a hit for the Belgian group 2 Belgen in 1985. Before the song got its high energy arrangement, it was released as B-side single in 1982. Their 1985 version which was written and produced by Rembert De Smet became a club hit around Europe, bypassing the '82 original version.

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Analogue Shape of Things with John Foxx and the Maths

John Foxx and the Maths have completed their second album which is the follow-up to "Interplay" which was released earlier this year. The album, entitled "The Shape Of Things", will be a limited edition special package accompanied by a bonus disc of remixes. It is reported that the album is a lot rougher around the edges and more experimental than "Interplay" - with songs and stark, minimal sketches mixed in with some instrumental interludes. All of the tracks were recorded at Benge's studio in London. 

  http://blog.thequietman.co.uk

80's Duets: Robert Görl & Annie Lennox- Darling Don't Leave Me

Robert Görl released his second single “Darling Don’t Leave Me” in 1983. The song featured Annie Lennox as guest vocalist at the time she already enjoyed some success with her original band Eurythmics. The song was written by Robert Görl, produced by Mike Hedges and released on Mute.

dEUS- Keep You Close

Antwerp based group dEUS have released a follow-up to their album 'Vantage Point' which came out in 2008. Their sixth stidio album is called 'Keep You Close' and it has already reached gold in Belgum. The album will be avaiable in the UK on October 3rd 2011. Listen to the full album exclusively through the band's own SoundCloud page. 

Fra Lippo Lippi Release 6 LP Vinyl Box Set

Rune Grammofon have released a 6 LP remaster compilation which features all Fra Lippo Lippi's albums. None of group´s six studio albums have been avaiilable on vinyl since they were first released and ”Dreams” has never been available on vinyl. This 6 LP box collects all studio albums, "In Silence" (1981), "Small Mercies (1983), ”Songs” (1985), ”Light and Shade” (1987), ”The Colour Album” (1989) and ”Dreams” (1992) and comes in a limited edition of 300 with personal liner notes from Rune Kristoffersen on each album and stunning design by internationally acclaimed designer Magnus Voll Mathiassen. 

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OMD Revisit Eric's Club

The legendary music club in England has opened its doors again. Eric's Club which was opened in Liverpool on October 1, 1976 in a building basement on Mathew Street, has became notable for hosting early performances by many punk, new wave and post-punk bands as well as by The Beatles. Joy Division, Ultravox, Sex Pistols, Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Clash are among of the groups who performed some of their first gigs there. For OMD it all started at the Eric's club where they had their debut in 1978 and they came back to re-open the club after 33 years.

 
OMD performing "Electricity"

Next Wave: HNN

Gregg Anthe, formerly know as a member of the band In Broken English is back with a new solo project. His new band project is called HNN and his music combines modern synth pop and vintage electronics with experimental and artistic vision. HNN's debut album "Pièce Radiophonique" has been released on September 11th and the official release party will be held in Paris (Le Klub) on the September 30, 2011. The release party will include a premiere live performance by Automelodi and HNN. The whole show which will also feature diverse DJ sets will be presented by La Forme Lente and Bunker Bal. Follow HNN on Facebook to get details about the main event.

http://www.facebook.com//HNN/