Next Wave: The Disappeared

The Disappeared is a four piece, indie guitar band form Manchester. The Disappeared reflect the sound of bands like The Clash, Bloc Party and The Cribs. They write songs about the world as they see it – a good, bad, ugly and beautiful place.

More info:http://www.thedisappeared.info/

The National- High Violet

The National have released their fifth studio album this week. The album is entitled 'High Violet' and as the previous two, it was produced by the band in their own studio with Peter Katis. The first single release from the album is the song "Bloodbuzz Ohio" which was performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

The Lotus Eaters- No Sense of Sin Reissue

'No Sense of Sin', the debut album by the British group the Lotus Eaters has been reissued by Cherry Red. The album was originally released in 1984 and featured the hits "The First Picture of You" and "You Don't Need Someone New". The band are still very active, having given an extremely well received performance at the Liverpool Philharmonic Theatre in 2009 and currently putting the finishing touches to a new album.

http://www.cherryred.co.uk/cherryred/artists/lotuseaters.php#cdmred433

Peter Godwin- Images of Heaven

In 1982 Peter Godwin released his biggest hit "Images of Heaven" which was promoted with two different video versions of a video. The provocative version of the video showed nude women poses kissing and touching each other. Enjoy the polaroids, the silhouettes and images of heaven.

The Fall- Your Future Our Clutter

The Fall have released their 28th studio album, their first for independent record label 'Domino'. The album was produced by Ross Orton and Mark E. Smith and it is entitled 'Your Future Our Clutter' It's out in the UK since April 26, 2010. Just click on the link to listen to the album.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2010/apr/21/fall-album-your-future-our-clutter

Instant Hit: Alan Burnham- Music To Save The World By

Rolling back to the year 1980 again. We settle with Alan Burnham and his only single release, a seven inch single "Music To Save The World By". The song was released in 1980 through Cherry Red with "Science Fiction" as a b-side. The song also appeared on record label's compilation Singles Collection (1978-1983) which was released in 2008.

John Foxx- Metatronic

John Foxx will celebrate the 30 years anniversary of his debut solo album release 'Metamatic' by releasing a new compilation entitled Metatronic. Metatronic focuses on the darker, electro material from his 30 year solo career, including the new mix of 'Underpass'. This three disc set includes promo videos for 'Underpass', 'No-One Driving' and 'He's A Liquid' on DVD for the first time, along with a rare performance of 'The Noise' filmed by VH1.The album is available to preorder through John Foxx's Official Shop and it will be released on May, 3 2010.

http://www.townsend-records.co.uk/artist.php?artist=John+Foxx&pType=6
www.myspace.com/foxxmetamatic

Twice A Man - Icicles

Twice a Man will release a follow up to their 2008 release 'Clouds' in this month, April 30, 2010. Their new release is entitled 'Icicles' and the record was produced in the last two years. The band describes it as dark and gloomy reflecting the cold winter melancholy of the time it was produced. For more Information about the album, check the link.

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WAW: Complicated Universal Cum- I Can Hardly Wait

"I Can Hardly Wait" is the obvious hit-ballad from Frederik Valentins solo debut. He is from Denmark and releases under a name Complicated Universal Cum. This Videoconcept was arranged by Kasper Bjørke.

Complicated Universal Cum - I can hardly wait from Fake Diamond Records on Vimeo.

Next Wave: Mirrors

Mirrors are the sharp-dressed Brighton quartet which supported Delphic at London's The Garage during the NME Radar show. Their music reminds of early 80's synth-pop electronica. You might notice some OMD reference. The simply like to call what they do, 'pop noir'.

Mirrors- Look At Me
www.myspace.com/mirrorsmirrorsmirrors