Instant Hit: Digital Dance- Faulty

Digital Dance released the self-produced 7" single "Faulty" as their second single on their own Digital label in January 1980. In the same month, they opened for Joy Division at their second Plan K show. During their gigs in Paris they were billed as 'New Rock de Bruxelles'. Their music was reissued on the  Treatment compilation through  LTM Publishing in 2007.

Malcolm McLaren 1946-2010

Malcolm McLaren former manager of the Sex Pistols has died at the age of 64. He also managed the New York Dolls and Bow Wow Wow and was involved in his own musical projects. He died today suffering from cancer.His body will be flown back to England to be buried in Highgate Cemetery, North London.

RIP Malcolm.

Ultravox's Vienna No.1 Campaign

Please join in the final push on the last 2 days until midnight this Saturday; Friday 9th & Saturday 10th April. Buy the Vienna single MP3 download a few times if you can - gift them to friends, ask friends and family to buy you copies as an early birthday present, tell everyone in your address book, etc.
Find the download links on this page:
http://www.ultravox.org.uk/facebook.shtml

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Gang of Four 'Content' Fund

The post punk veterans Gang of Four are preparing a new album which will be entitled 'Content'. This time the band are asking for donations to aid the process of their newest record. The album will be funding through Pledgemusic.com - where users can contribute cash to the process and be rewarded with album-related products, including the vials of blood, in return.

http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/gangoffour

Tears For Fears- Us Tour Dates Added

Tears For Fears are currently supporting the reformed 80s pop group Spandau Ballet on their 7-date tour of Australia and New Zealand, before a 4-date headlining tour of their own in South East Asia.They will also tour the United States in August. Check the link for the latest information from their offcial site.

http://www.tearsforfears.net/tears-for-fears-us-tour-dates-info/

Glass Candy- Feeling Without Touching

Glass Candy have returned with a new EP 'Feeling Without Touching' earlier this year, in February. They have also recorded their first ever official video for their new song entitled "Feeling Without Touching". The video was directed by Travis Peterson. Scroll down to watch it!

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Glass Candy - 'Feeling Without Touching' from Travis Peterson on Vimeo.

Duran Duran and Seven And The Ragged Tiger to be Reissued

Following the recent expanded reissue of Duran Duran’s 'Rio' album, Capitol/EMI will release their self-titled debut and 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger' albums. The release is scheduled for March 29, 2010 in Europe and May 18th in the US in limited edition 2CD/DVD and digital audio packages. Expanded limited special editions feature remastered original albums, plus b-sides, 12-inch mixes, live recordings, music videos, and radio & TV performances, including previously unreleased material.
http://www.duranduran.com/

Lost Videos: Depeche Mode- New Life

Goldfrapp- Head First

Goldfrapp fifth studio album 'Head First' is released today, 22 March 2010 by Mute Records. The album was recorded during 2009 and has a heavy 80's music influence. The lead single,"Rocket" , was released on iTunes Stores around the world on January 24, 2010 and on March 8, 2010.

http://www.goldfrapp.com/

Next Wave: Class Actress

Class Actress is Elisabeth Harper with her new band. She was already recoding under her name until she hooked up with producers Scott Rosenthal and Mark Richardson to form Class Actress. The band were influenced by very early Madonna, Depeche Mode and some Human League. They play lush 80's synth beats and disco influenced disco pop. Their debut EP 'Journal of Ardency', on Terrible Records, the new label run by Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor.

http://www.myspace.com/elizabethharper