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Howard Jones finally remasters back catalogue Feb 10, 2011 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) One of synthpop's earliest stars was Howard Jones, breaking through in the early eighties with his two albums "Human's Lib" and "Dream into Action". Those two albums were released in remastered form recently, both separately and as a box with a bonus disc with early live performances. Unfortunately that box is now sold out. Now, next in line are the two remix albums "The 12" Album" and "Action Replay", remastered by Howard and his pal Robbie Bronneman. Available separately or in a box set. The box also includes a bonus disc containing several rare mixes and versions that have never been released on CD before (for example the 1983 7" version of "Conditioning"). The box is available for pre-order on February 21, out on March 21. Howard is still active in the music business, and he released his latest album "Ordinary Heroes" last year. Manifest award to Code 64 Feb 9, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
The yearly Manifest awards were held at Nalen in Stockholm on February 4. Celebrating Swedish independent music of all styles, the prime interest for Release is the award for best synth where two Release writers are part of the jury. This time, the award went to Code 64 for their album "Trialogue". It's reviewed here, and is a excellent piece of work. The other nominees for the award were Cryo, Social Ambitions and Page. For a full list of all the winners, check out www.manifestgalan.se. New Wumpscut album in the Spring Feb 9, 2011 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden)
I really don't know what to think about the new Wumpscut cover art, but it's kind of fun to see something that doesn't follow the usual cliches in the genre. The album is called "Schrekk und Grauss", and Rudy Ratzinger seem to aim for an April release. As usual with Wumpscut releases there will be a plethora of different editions, I counted six different versions on the band's web shop, ranging from a pretty basic release up to a "completist" edition. The latter features a box set, a jacket, posters, vinyl, etc etc and sets you back 156 Euro. Die Krupps and Nitzer Ebb join forces on tour Feb 4, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
We have all heard Die Krupps' and Nitzer Ebb's collaboration "Machineries of Joy" from 1989. Now, 22 years later the two legendary bands join forces on a nine-date "Join in the Rhythm of Machines" tour in April and May. They will play Paris, Dortmund, Antwerpen, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmö, Berlin, Bratislava and Budapest. A special EP is being recorded as we speak, to be sold exclusively at the concerts. There will also be surprises on stage. M'era Luna organizer plans for new Hultsfred Festival Feb 3, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Last year German booking company FKP Scorpio bought the Hultsfred festival trademark for about USD 4000, after the festival's crash. Now, plans are in motion for a 2011 festival controlled by FKP Scorpio. The dates considered are July 14-16 - the same as Arvika's and almost the same as Amphi's (July 16-17). FKP Scorpio organizes German festivals like M'era Luna and Hurricane as well as concerts. New Avantgarde album available for free download Feb 3, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Avantgarde, a synthpop band from Southern Sweden, have released their third album "Resurrected". It's available as a free download album at their site. IAMX walks into "Volatile Times" Feb 3, 2011 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden)
We will get a taste from the upcoming IAMX album "Volatile Times" in the form of the single "Ghosts of Utopia". It heralds Chris Corner's return to a more electronic sound, and sees the official light of day on February 25, although it has been played on radio already. The album is out on March 4 on Major Records. Citigroup takes control of EMI Feb 3, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Citigroup has seized control of the 114 year old record company EMI, home for many of the artists Release covers. And One's "Zerstörer": new EP, old ideas Feb 1, 2011 | Additions: Feb 3, 2011 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) And One 2011 sound like they have the smallest music studio in the world. With it, they have created new music that sounds exactly like everything with And One we have heard before. Check it out if you're a fan. The new single - or is it an EP - "Zerstörer" includes the simple title track, as well as some other new compositions and live tracks. The new album "Tanzomat" is scheduled for March 4. A bonus-CD will offer 10 live tracks. Here is the video for "Sex Drive". Arvika announces details for 2011 Feb 1, 2011 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Now we now, Arvika 2011 will happen. The scaled-down festival takes place on July 14-16. - The Arvika Festival is an electronic, alternative festival. That's it. We book synth acts, we book dance acts, we book electronic music, we book pop, the organisers say. One of the founders Fredrick Berntsson is back in the booking team. The first line-up announcement contains Hocico, Covenant, Kite, Day Din, Lissi Dancefloor Disaster, The Girl & the Robot, Code 64 and Ell-er. |
