Duran Duran- The Chauffeur

This video for The Chauffeur is the only one on the album in which the band do not appear at all. It was filmed around Notting Hill during the autumn of 1982, while the band was away on tour.A moody, elegant black-and-white piece inspired by the fetishistic imagery of Helmut Newton which features two mysterious, hauntingly beautiful women who are seen ritualistically dressing themselves in elaborate lingerie before traveling separately through the dark streets and tunnels of London to meet in a vacant underground car park for an exotic lesbian encounter.

The Melody of Robert Smith

Crystal Castles have teamed up with Robert Smith to record a song which is rumored to be their next single. The song is a track on their second album which was remixed and given a new life with Robert Smith's vocals. "Not In Love" is actually a cover of 80's New wave band Platinum Blonde.  

The Flying Lizards Reissue

Two two key albums by the Flying Lizards will be reissued during November on Cherry Red Records. Founded in 1978 by avant-garde composer and producer David Cunningham as an experimental pop band, The Flying Lizards rode the crest of the New Wave peaking with the international hit single Money. Both, the self titled debut album and 'Fourth Wall' will also feature bonus tracks. Check out the full track listing here.

Bryan Ferry- Olympia

'Olympia' is a title of a new Bryan Ferry album to be released by Virgin Records today (October 26, 2010). The album features a wide range of contributors, including co-songwriter David A. Stewart of Eurythmics, Phil Manzanera, Groove Armada, Scissor Sisters and Brian Eno. The album was produced by Rhett Davies and it is Ferry's first album with original material since 2002's 'Frantic'. The first single titled "You Can Dance" has already been released in August.

Instant Hit: The Human League- Marianne (Alt. Version)

"Marianne" was a principal track on Human League's 'Holiday 80' EP. Two versions of "Marianne" were completed for this EP, but this alternate version has only appeared in remixed and re-edited form on the Australian release of the 'Travelogue' album. Of this version, Philip said, "We did a nice version of Marianne - much better than the 'Holiday '80' one. I think it was great - one of the best things we've ever done - but Virgin wouldn't put it out because they didn't like it."

The Human League- Marianne (Alternate Version)

WAW: Marina & The Diamonds- Shampain

Ladytron Ace The Hz

A brand new Ladytron track has recently appeared online. The song is entitled "Ace of Hz" and is a possible new single from the forthcoming Ladytron album. "Ace of Hz" is also featured in the the highly anticipated EA FIFA 11 video game. The band is also working on their fifth studio album which is scheduled for release next year. More news on Twitter!

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Secession

Secession was a Scottish synth pop band that existed between 1983 and 1987. The original incarnation comprised Peter J. Thomson, Jack Ross, Jim Ross and Carole L. Branston. Secession was mainly on two different record labels during their short career: Beggars Banquet and Siren Records. They released a number of singles starting in 1983, until they released their only album, 'A Dark Enchantment', in late 1987.

Prior to being renamed Secession, the band played at least one gig as 'The Gift', during which Jim Ross performed with one arm in a full plaster cast following an accident. After a performance at Buster Brown’s nightclub in Edinburgh, the band were introduced to Hamish Brown, a local entrepreneur, who offered to manage them. This was followed by the addition of a fifth member, Alistair MacLeod (percussion and vocals), a friend of the original members who had also provided the photograph for the sleeve of the band's independently released debut single, "Betrayal".

Shortly after recording demo material at Palladium Studios in Edinburgh, Jack Ross, disillusioned with the direction the music was taking, left the band. MacLeod was then asked to divide his contribution between percussion and synthesizer/sequencing, and the band continued in this form for a short period of time until Jim Ross left, cutting the line-up to a threesome. This was the unit which produced the original demo of "Fire Island" at Planet Studios in Edinburgh, which subsequently came to the attention of Beggars Banquet Records A&R department.

After being signed by Beggars Banquet the trio re-recorded "Fire Island" at REL Studios in Edinburgh, later remixed by the production team associated with Freeez, John Rocca. Prior to its release, MacLeod left the band to concentrate on photography, and was replaced by Charlie D. Kelly.

The final incarnation of Secession, associated with almost the entire released catalogue, consisted of Thomson, Branston, Kelly, and J.L. Seenan. Their singer, Thomson, who penned their most commercially successful song, "Touch (Part 3)", died in the late 90's. After Secession's split, members Charlie Kelly and James Seenan co-formed Scottish pop band the Vaselines with Charlie's brother Eugene and Frances Mckee.

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Secession Tribute Page

Another Step to the 13th

Earlier this year Duran Duran announced the title of a song from their forthcoming, 13th, studio album. Now the title of the album has been added. It will be called 'All You Need is Now' and it will also feature one track guest appearance by Ana Mantronic from Scissor Sister. The band have also contributed their own cover version of David Bowie's classic "Boys Keep Swinging" to singer's Tribute album 'We Were So Turned On'. Stay tuned for more news or check.

http://www.duranduran.com/

OMD Announce Next Single

OMD have announced the second single form 'The History of Modern'. As well as some very special b-sides, 'Sister Marie Says' will come packaged with some top drawer remixes from Monarchy - the future pop duo who turn whatever they touch to gold! Stopmakingme - one of London's finest new remixers. Kinky Roland - Berlin born producer who has worked with the likes of S'express and Boy George and Mirrors - who have put their unique twist on the single before they head off to support OMD on their European dates. Plus more remixes to be announced shortly.

www.omd.uk.com