NEWS : Mick Karn

I was really saddened to learn that Mick Karn has been diagnosed with advanced stages of cancer, I really hope he can beat this, I send all my hope to him and his family. Cancer is one of the worlds cruellest diseases.

More can be found on his website :

http://www.mickkarn.net/

NEWS : OMD's new website

OMD's new and improved website is now online - http://www.omd.uk.com/

GEMS FROM THE PAST : BRODYR

You may recognise the drummer, as David Baynton-Power who went on to become the drummer for James.

NEW RELEASE : David Wrench

Today sees the third solo album release from Welsh producer, pianist and songwriter David Wrench, the album is titled "SPADES, HOES AND PLOWS", for more information and to order the album click here.


David Wrench wiki
David Wrench myspace


http://www.cargorecords.co.uk/

RIP STUART CABLE

RIP Stuart Cable (19 May 1970 – 7 June 2010)

Former drummer for the Stereophonics, Stuart Cable,died yesterday (7th June) aged 40 :(.


Stuart Cable wiki

LISTEN : Peter Godwin on Retropolis

DJ Wave will be raiding the vaults to bring you some hidden and maybe not so hidden gems by Peter Godwin in the upcoming Relative Connection show.

The show will air on mixcloud on 21st June 2010, during the first airing of the show at 9:00 PM EST, there will be a live chat on the Retropolis Blog.

For more information on this show, past shows and up and coming shows, please visit :

http://retropolis-withdjwave.blogspot.com/

Retropolis on Mixcloud

NEW RELEASE : The Chemical Brothers

The latest outing from The Chemical Brothers is due out on 22 June, the album is titled "Swoon" and will feature visuals for every song.


http://www.thechemicalbrothers.com/

NEW RELEASE : Cyndi Lauper

The next album by Cyndi Lauper, "Memphis Blues" is set for release on 22 June, titled. The first single to be taken from the album, "Just Your Fool" is available now.

http://cyndilauper.com/

NEW RELEASE : Andy Bell

Andy Bell releases a brand new single, Call On Me, this Monday (31st May), taken from the solo album, Non-Stop, out 7th June.

Featuring an exclusive track, Had It All, plus remixes of the title track from Wideboys, Vince Clarke, Chicago's Hey Champ and Deadboy (described by Clash as "the next future garage mastermind destined to blow up in 2010").

Pre-order the album and you will receive a free exclusive Vince Clarke remix download, you can pre-order the album here.


http://www.andybell.com

Bury - The Fall

The Fall have unveiled their first video for many years for the track Bury, which is available now as a single through Domino Records (RUG363), the single is taken from the album Your Future Our Clutter (WIG245).

To quote Domino's website -

"Directed by Thirtytwo (Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace), the video was shot on super slo-mo and is perhaps the most visually arresting and revealing Fall video of all time, a real classic."

http://www.dominorecordco.com/uk/news/06-05-10/the-fall-premiere-new-bury-video/



http://www.dominorecordco.com/uk

NEWS : OMD TOUR

This autumn will see OMD embark on the 'History of Modern' tour, with the classic line up of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper and Malcolm Holmes. Dates are as follows :

UK

29 October 2010 - Brighton, Dome
31 October 2010 - Bristol, Colston Hall
01 November 2010 - Nottingham, Royal Centre
02 November 2010 - Glasgow, Concert Hall
04 November 2010 - Liverpool, Arena
05 November 2010 - Ipswich, regent
07 November 2010 - London, Hammersmith Apollo
08 November 2010 - Birmingham, Symphony Hall

EUROPE

11 November 2010 - Cologne, E-work
12 November 2010 - Hannover, Capitol
13 November 2010 - Leipzig, Haus Auensee
15 November 2010 - Stuttgart, theatrehaus
16 November 2010 - Munich, Tonhalle
18 November 2010 - Berlin, Tempoddrom
19 November 2010 - Hamburg, Docks
21 November 2010 - Luxembourg, venue TBC
22 November 2010 - Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
23 November 2010 - Amsterdam, Paradiso
25 November 2010 - Casino De Paris



http://www.omd.uk.com/

LISTEN : RETROPOLIS ON MIXCLOUD

If you only remember Ian Broudie from the Lightning Seeds (or for those listening during the earlier part of the 80's - The Care), then let DJ Wave introduce you to tracks you may not have thought he was involved with.

As well as being a singer/songwriter and musician he is also a talented producer and has worked with the likes of The Fall, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Colourfield and more.

Listen to Part 1 of the Ian Broudie Relative Connection here.