NEWS : a-ha and simple minds to play SWR3 concert

German radio station SWR3 is sponsoring a concert in Neuwied, Germany, on August 6 that will feature a-ha and Simple Minds each performing 45-minute sets.

Tickets are only available to competition winners, and will be given away daily in various cities in Germany up until the day of the show. a-ha's 6th of August appearance will be recorded and shown on TV channel ARTE on 22nd August.

DOWNLOAD : Polarkreis Free download and more

"Polarkreis 18 came into being in 2004 and released their self-titled debut album in 2007, announcing them as a band to watch.
A year on, the European release of album two, 'The Colour of Snow', realized that potential in stunning style,
propelled by 'Allein Allein', which spent five weeks at number one in their home country and breached the top 10 across much of
mainland Europe. The album The Colour of Snow will be released in the UK 3 August."

They have a certain classic a-ha/Alphaville feel to their sound.

For a free download of their track "Mother Sky - click here


http://www.polarkreis18.de/

polarkreis myspace
polarkreis wiki

DOWNLOAD : FREE MP3s

Everybody likes something for nothing and it has been a while since I posted links to free tracks.

If you haven't already done so, visit ReverbNation, you will find that you can download mp3s of tracks from artists featured on ReverbNation, download as many as you like for free.

http://www.reverbnation.com/windows


Remember to join up to ReverbNation, its free, and will enable you to receive exclusive content from artists, and will also allow you to keep up to date with many up and coming artists.

The Joy Formidable

The Joy Formidable are a three-piece from North Wales (although now based in London), formed in 2006/7, the band is made up of girlfriend/boyfriend duo Ritzy Bryan – Vocals / guitar and Rhydian Dafydd – Vocals / bass with Matt Thomas on Drums, the band was originally a four-piece under the name of Sidecar Kisses.


The Joy Formidable wiki


http://www.thejoyformidable.com/
The Joy Formidable myspace

DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL : Dandelion Radio

A new discovery for me, and courtesy of Benbecula for the link, Dandelion Radio, if you like things alternative, original, independent and ad free, the station plays a good selection of alternative material (and some very alternative), give the station a listen and see what you think.

http://www.dandelionradio.com

Listen here.

NEWS : Benbecula Records

It saddens me to report that as of 1st November, Benbecula Records will be closing its doors and no more releases will take place for the foreseeable future, although the website will remain open and the entire back catalogue will remain available for purchase, to quote their website :


"On 1st November 2009 Benbecula Records will close it’s doors indefinitely, 10 years to the day since it’s first CDR release in 1999. The label will continue to operate on a skeletal basis however no more releases will take place for the foreseeable future. Benbecula Records has been established as one of the most respected Scottish labels, specializing in electronica, down tempo, ambient and freestyle music. It’s cavalier attitude to music and it’s highly popular subscription service has made it unique, quirky and lauded by the press, radio and its peers.

It is with regret that due to a multitude of reasons, that the label will cease any new physical operations on the 1st of November 2009. The website will remain open and back catalogue will remain available.

To celebrate its 10 year existence it is holding a special showcase at it’s old stomping ground, The Wee Red Bar in Edinburgh. With line-up including Christ., Araya and new signing Plum, very special guests to be confirmed plus live laptop and DJ disco into the wee hours. This is the final call and THE FINAL VINYL."

http://www.benbecula.com/

NEWS : Mike Peters in New York

The Alarms' Mike Peters will be playing live in New York this Friday, 24th July for the first of his two Canal Room acoustic shows, doors open at 7:00 PM, he will play two acoustic sets featuring material from all eras of his musical past and present. Tickets are $20 and are available direct from theAlarm.com or ticketweb.com and last minute tickets can be purchased at the door on the night of the show. The second show will be on Friday July 31st.

The Canal Room 285 W. Broadway. Tel: 212-941-8100 website: www.canalroom.com


Mike Peters will also be performing in Bay Shore, Long Island at the YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts on Saturday 25th July.
Tickets are available at www.boultoncenter.org

NEW RELEASE : SPC ECO

SPC ECO for those that don't know is Dean Garcia's current project featuring his daughter Rose Berlin, anyway their 3-D album is now available.

http://www.spceco.com/news.html


More information and to order go here.


Official Website
SPC ECO myspace
Dean Garcia myspace
Rose Berlin myspace

SPC ECO wiki

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TONI HALLIDAY - CHATELAINE

Chatelaine is the newish solo project of former Curve lead vocalist Toni Halliday.

Chatelaine myspace

Hope she releases an album.

I love Toni Halliday :)

NINE INCH NAILS AND GARY NUMAN AT O2

Gary Numan performed the songs "Cars" and "Metal" with the Nine Inch Nails at the London O2 Arena on the 15th July 2009, below is the performance of "Cars".



I will be going to see Gary Numan at the Manchester Academy as part of his "Pleasure Principle" Tour, I can't wait :).

GEMS OF THE PAST : CHINA CRISIS