Kraftwerk- A New Publication

"Kraftwerk: Publikation" is a new and major biography of the first-ever all-electronic pop group and one of the most influential bands in popular music history. David Buckley examines the cult enigma that is Kraftwerk, including their beginnings in the avant-garde musical terrain of late-Sixties Germany and their Anglo-American breakthrough with "Autobahn" in 1975, as well as their astonishingly prescient work, which drew the musical template for techno, ambient, dance and all manner of electronic pop.

The inner workings of this most secretive of bands are revealed through interviews with friends and close associates, whilst the story of their incredible impact on modern music is traced up to the present day using interviews with a host of musicians, from original electro pioneers such as Gary Numan, the Human League, OMD and John Foxx, to contemporary acts still in awe of the original Man Machines.

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http://www.david-buckley.com/news.html

Howard Jones ReWorked Project

Howard Jones has launched a new project called 'ReWork Howard Jones' which will give music producers, both rising stars and old hands alike, the chance to rework some of Howard Jones' finest records. The project has been launched on April 18th with the release of remix parts for "Automaton", a track taken from his 1985 platinum selling album, 'Dream Into Action'.Beyond April 18th, Howard and his team will continue to release ‘sets’ of remix parts for a number of past classics; tracks picked from a music repertoire spanning in-excess of 25 years.

http://www.reworkhowardjones.info

Stevie Nicks- 'In Your Dreams'

Earlier this week (May 3, 2011) Stevie Nicks has released her seventh studio album and her first in ten years. The albums is entitled 'In Your Dreams' and it was co-produced by Dave Stewart of Eurythmics and features 13 tracks. The first single from the album "Secret Love" was already release in January this year and the video for the song followed in April.

http://rockalittle.com

WAW: Shriekback- The Flowers of Angst

Shriekback have recorded a video for the song "The Flowers of Angst" which is taken from their eleventh studio album 'Life in A Loading Bay' which was released last year. Check out their blog entry for a video description and what inspired them to record such floral music video.

http://shriekback.com

Next Wave: Principe Valiente

Principe Valiente is a Stockholm based indie rock band consisting of Fernando Honorato, Alexander Lehto and Joakim Janthe. Their music is frequently labeled as dark pop and their sound may partly be the result of a variety of elements inspired by the minimalism of certain post punk acts and the lushness of shoegaze, but is primarily characterized by an ambition to break new sonic ground. The group has released their promising self titled debut album earlier this year and they have announced "Into My Arms" as the new new single.

PRINCIPE VALIENTE "In My Arms" by Hidden-Treasure-Music

www.principevaliente.com

Minimal Compact- Raging and Dancing- The Anthology

Minimal Compact will return with their first career spanning anthology in this month. The Anthology is entitled 'Raging and Dancing' and it features an interview with founder member Samy Birnbach and recording material from 1981 to 1987, when the band called it a day. The Anthology is out on May 23, 2011 through Cherry Red Records.

http://www.cherryred.co.uk

Clan of Xymox- Darkest Hour

Clan of Xymox will return with a new album this May. Their 13th studio album is as they say: "An enthralling journey through the past, present and future of gloomy Goth/Dark Wave sounds". The album contains ten tracks and its relase date is scheduled for May 20, 2011. Visit the band's home page for more details.

www.clanofxymox.com

Instant Hit: He Said- Could You?

He Said was the stage name Graham Lewis of Wire was using for his solo releases during the 1980s. He released two albums and several singles between 1985 and 1989 for 'Mute' including this song which seems, has remained as the last single release entitled "Could You?".