Label Spot: Anna Logue Records

Anna  Logue Records is an independent record label based in Germany. It was founded by Marc Schaffer in March 2005 in order to release previously unreleased material by original early 80's bands that made a special kind of electronic music generally described as "Electropop", "Technopop", "Synth-pop", "Minimal Electronics" or "Cold Wave" spanning a period from 1979 to 1984. Label's intention is not commercial, their goal is to satisfy the small amount of passionate music fans and collectors who love such music.

Anna Logue Records releases include: Camera Obscura- 'Horizons of Suburbia' LP, Poeme Electronique 'The Echoes Fade' LP/CD, Car Crash Set 'Join the Car Crash Set' LP and many more.

For all the info about the past and upcoming releases and all the contact details check out this site. 

Deux- Golden Dreams EP Out Soon

Minimal Wave has announced the release of 'Golden Dreams' EP by the French duo Deux. This is the their second release for this label. Already in 2010 Minimal Wave released 'Decadence', a compilation of previously unreleased tracks. This follow up EP features four previously unreleased newly remastered studio and demo tracks, pressed on 180 gram gold vinyl. 'Golden Dreams' is due for release on October 6th while the highly sought 'Decadence' compilation is going to be repressed and released in 2013.

http://minimalwave.com

 

WAW: Sally Dige- Doppelgänger

Sally Dige is back with a brand new video for a German titled "Doppelgänger", a b-side of her debut single which is due for release this autumn. This is her second video and a follow up to "Immaculate Deception" which was also featured here a year ago. The single will be issued as a limited 7" on Fabrika Records.

David Bowie's Retrospective Art Exhibition to Open in London Next Year

The Victoria and Albert museum have announced the opening dates of the first international retrospective David Bowie exhibition entitled "David Bowie is" The exhibition will feature handwritten lyrics, original costumes and set designs alongside the 65-year-old star's own instruments.The V&A said it would explore Bowie as a musical innovator and cultural icon. More than 60 stage costumes will be on display, including original Ziggy Stardust bodysuits from 1972 and outfits designed for his Aladdin Sane and Thin White Duke characters. Bowie distanced himself from the show and added that he will not participate in any decisions relating to the exhibition. 'David Bowie Is' is due to open early next year from March 23rd to July 28th. 

Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts

Next Wave: Ice Choir

A Brooklyn based musician Kurt Feldman, originally a member of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, has a new band project called Ice Choir. Ice Choir's smooth and glossy retro synth-pop reminds of Scritti Politti, late OMD and even Johnny Hates Jazz. Just close your eyes to their music and you will dream of 1985.  

Ice Choir is from Brooklyn, it was formed in 2010 and consists of Kurt Feldman, Raphael Radna, Avery Brooks and Patrick South. Their debut album 'Afar' was released on July 31st and it is available on CD and LP.

More info here:
www.icechoir.com
http://www.facebook.com/theicechoir
 

Wired for Sound- The New Book About 80's Music Childhood

This summer Simon & Schuster Ltd have released 'Wired for Sound' by Tom Bromley who is know for his mixture of fiction and non-fiction, mainly with a pop culture slant. 

'Wired For Sound' chronicles the rise and fall of eighties music, from the Band Aid highs of Duran Duran, Wham! and U2 to the Band Aid II lows of Bros, Jason Donovan and Wet Wet Wet. In loving detail, it explores the themes that defined the charts of the time: from music videos to VW badges, synthesisers to stadium rock and from Radio One to Frankie saying "Relax". 

Tom Bromley captures, too, the experiences of the small town boys and girls who grew up listening to the music: a generation of 'Smash Hits' readers and Sony Walkman owners, 'Top of the Pops' viewers and C90 cassette compilers. Evoking an era when it really mattered who was number one, Wired for Sound is an affectionate celebration of both a musical youth and the decade when young guns really went for it.  

www.tombromley.co.uk
 

Instant Hit: Vogue- Sahara

Vogue was a Los Angeles based group consisting of Aret Michel Madilian, Julie Kubat and Teresa Kubat. They released their only single, a wonderfully synth driven and very atmospheric "Sahara" in 1983. The song was issued as 12" for Aret Records and featured "Shattered Peace" on a B-side. The song appeared on A.A.V.V. Your Silent Face compilation which was released in 2010.  

 

Retrovision: Marquis de Sade- Wanda's Loving Boy

French post punk group Marquis de Sade fronted by singer Philippe Pascal and guitarist Franck Darcel released "Wanda's Loving Boy" in 1981. The song was the last release for the group in the early 80's before they split. The song appeared on their second album 'Rue de Siam', released during the same year.