30 Years with Marc Almond

As part of his 30th Anniversary Tour, Marc Almond will perform at the Royal Hall on  November 30, 2010. This tour of 24 UK dates celebrates his 30 years in music, and Marc will be singing only hits and singles, and with the support of a nine-piece band including baby grand piano. The tour also coincides with the release of his Best of album 'My Best Bits & A-Sides'. Tickets will be available through the Villa Marina Box Office from Saturday 27 March 2010.

Tour dates and more

WAW: Mirrors- Into The Heart

Waiting for Human League's Night People

The Human League have updated their brand new official site with the sound sample from the new Human League track "Night People" which is going to be released soon. The countdown clock is currently 17 days away from the release. Enjoy Phil's sample in the meanwhile!

http://www.thehumanleague.co.uk/

The Dears return with Omega Dog

The Dears have announced the release date of their new album entitled 'Degeneration Street'. The album is due to be released on February 15, 2011. The first single from the album "Omega Dog" is available via the Dears digital store.

http://store.thedears.org

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