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Portishead releases Amnesty International song December 10, 2009 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Portishead has just released a brand new download single, "Chase the Tear", exclusively at 7 Digital. A video of the band performing the song is also available at the 7 Digital site. The track has been recorded for Amnesty International in connection to the anniversary of the International Human Rights Day. Furthermore, Portishead is featured alongside Sonic Youth, Belle and Sebastian, Grinderman, The Boredoms, Mogwai, Iggy and the Stooges and many others in the new movie "All Tomorrow’s Parties", described as "a kaleidoscopic journey into the parallel musical universe of a cult music festival". Battle Scream remixed by Die Krupps, Das Ich and Project Pitchfork December 10, 2009 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Die Krupps, Das Ich, Project Pitchfork, Letzte Instanz and Agonoize are some of the celebs that have made remix contributions to Battle Scream's new album. "Suffering vs. Salvation" (Attack Promotion) was released on November 27 and contains six new songs and nine remixes. Battle Scream from Dresden in South East Germany was formed in 2001 and play rough electronic rock with hints of metal and industrial. Double A side single from Depeche Mode this week December 9, 2009 | By: Fredrik "Schlatta" Svensson (Gothenburg, Sweden)
On December 7 Depeche Mode released the third single from their latest album "Sounds of the Universe". This time it is a double A side with the tracks "Fragile Tension" and "Hole to Feed" remixed by a large number of famous remixers. In true Mute fashion there are a number of different formats and you even have to buy the iTunes digital bundle to complete your collection with the exclusive remix entitled Ralphi & Jody Club Remix of "Perfect". "Perfect" was believed to be the third single since promos exist, but the band and record company favoured "Fragile Tension"/"Hole to Feed". Depeche Mode are nominated in two categories for the 2009 Grammy awards. "Sounds of the Universe" received a nomination for Best Alternative Music Album and the video for the first single "Wrong" is nominated for Best Short Form Music Video. The video is directed by Patrick Daughters and produced by Jonathan Lia. Currently Depeche Mode is on their second European leg of their "Tour of the Universe". They will play in Glasgow on December 12 and Release will be visiting the show. Check out the videos here: "Fragile Tension", "Hole to Feed" and "Wrong". Mind.in.a.box on retro trip December 8, 2009 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Mind.in.a.box's next album will be an homage to old video games and Commodore 64 - and will represent a return to the musical roots of Stefan Poiss. Dependent will release "R.E.T.R.O." in February, an album with new material as well as covers of cult classics. In case you haven't read Johan Carlsson's interview with Mind.in.a.box yet, here's a link. Alan Wilder + Depeche Mode = true? December 4, 2009 | By: Johan Carlsson,(London, UK) Well, take a huuuuuge pinch of salt with that, but recently I went to a screening of the Depeche Mode documentary "The Posters Came from the Walls" in London. It's about the hardcore fans of the band, and the film crew went to Los Angeles, Mexico, Iran and other countries to find fans whose lives are heavily influenced by the band. Present in the audience was Alan Wilder, and in a q+a session afterwards, he soon got a question about working with Depeche Mode again. To which he answered that he wouldn't mind working with the band! How's that for brighting up your day? He also jokingly said "Everyone has their price", and that the band probably still hadn't forgiven Vince for leaving. Of course, there are no current plans for this to happen, but it seemingly signifies a change in Alan's point of view. Prodded about his opinions about the band's recent output, he said he likes the songs "Home" and "Barrel of a Gun", and that "Ultra" is the best album they have made without him. His own favourite Depeche Mode album is "Songs of Faith and Devotion". Twice a Man have finished a new album December 4, 2009 | By: Tobias Eliasson (Gothenburg, Sweden) The Swedish electronic veterans Twice a Man have finished the recordings of their new album, set for a release in February 2010. They will do some shows to test the new material, the first one in Gothenburg on December 5 together with Ladomir and Cheshire Cat. In January they will return to Germany for two shows in Bochum and Hamburg. The show in Bochum is a Vintage Electronic Festival together with Portion Control and Edward Ka-Spel (The Legendary Pink Dots). Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark return with new album in 2010 December 1, 2009 | By: Fredrik "Schlatta" Svensson (Gothenburg, Sweden)
On the band’s web page you can download a song entitled "Sister Marie Says" for free. It was written in 1981 but never released until now. Another older track to be included is "If You Want It". Currently OMD are supporting Simple Minds in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Ireland and on the UK leg of the "Graffiti Soul" tour. On stage, they join forces in the Kraftwerk cover "Neon Lights". Release will visit the Glasgow show in December. |
OMD - with the classic lineup Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Mal Holmes and Martin Cooper - will release a new album in 2010 with the working title "The History of Modern", according to front man Andy McCluskey. The album will include brand new material as well as new renditions of older unreleased tracks.