Blog: The Red Radio

Believe r is the second track to hit the web from Goldfrapp's upcoming album Head First . Now that we are two tracks in, the new direction is pretty solidified. Very 80's and very poppy. Rocket grew on us quickly, but our minds are not made up on this track just yet. Listen below before the audio is undoubtedly pulled from the web. Head First cover art above.

The details are out. Murphy in a secret studio location up in the Catskill Mountains, performing selections from his solo repertoire, as well as the Bauhaus body of work. Never before performed selections from the body to boot - nice. Full details pulled from his official site . Sounds interesting. Announcing The Peter Murphy Secret Bee Series Webcast Episode One February 11, 2010 7PM EST (11:59 PM GMT) This not-to-be-missed event will be [...]

Depeche Mode share a live clip from their show this past August in Las Vegas. Gahan's moves here are classic, well Gahan . They sound as amazing as ever. Catch a glimpse of Strangelove live, 2009 style:

Stipe shot in is hometown of Athens, Georgia back in 1986. Stephanie Chernikowski's work is remarkable, she is at the top of the game. Amazing shots of musical legends, see more of her work here . Photo taken from the Morrison Hotel Gallery . Website and direct link to photo here .

The Music Slut Television got their own personal outdoor jam with Sondre Lerche recently. Check out Words & Music and If Only . You guys know we love this random off the cuff stuff. Check out Sondre's upcoming tour dates here . Come on West Coast.

Time to play tribute to our favorite Pet Shop Boys track of all time. Yep, Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) . And yep, the random video of the week is back again. Can we actually keep this up? Diggin' Chris Lowe's red cap:

It's been five years since Kings Of Convenience toured North America. What, no Los Angeles date (yet)? Bummed, but happy for the following cities: February 12 Boston MA - Paradise Rock Club February 13 New York NY - Webster Hall February 14 Brooklyn NY - Warsaw February 15 Washington DC - 9:30 Club February 17 Philadelphia PA - Theater Of The Living Arts February 18 Toronto ONT - Phoenix Theater February 19 Pontiac MI - Crofoot Ballroom February 20 Chicago IL - The Metro Word is West Coast stops will [...]

Upon the first few listens we were pretty skeptical, but a weekend of spins has convinced us otherwise. Play it a few times and tell us your not hooked? It's dancey, it's poppy, and it's all kind of 80's. Single cover art above. Alison rocks the pantsuit. Bring on the new album.

On this day back in 1986... Depeche Mode released the U.S. single for It's Called A Heart . The U.S. 12" featured Flexible (Deportation Mix) as the b-side. The Emotion Remix, Emotion Dub and Single Version of It's Called A Heart were all included as well. The original UK b-side, Fly On The Windscreen , was dropped from the American release. The track does not appear on any official album, [...]

Ah, you've got to love Sondre Lerche . Not only for his music (of course), but also for his whimsical sense of humor. That sense is definitely in full swing in Sondre's new video for If Only . There's a lot going on here - a strange combo of hippie commune, mixed with medieval fantasy, and a scene or two that remind us of the field love-fest parties present in season two of True Blood . You know, the townsfolk falling under the spell [...]

Fyfe Dangerfield is stepping out from his usual role as front man for the English band Guillemots with his solo debut, Fly Yellow Moon . The record hit shops this week in the UK and is due here in the states this spring. The album is consistently described as a "beautiful record", a spin or two should confirm that for you. Fyfe will give the U.S. a little taste of the peaceful gem with three upcoming live dates. Things kick off in New [...]

Click here for a clearer view of the poster. As usual, the lineup is hit or miss for us. Some good, some, eh. It is GREAT to finally have The Specials stateside. Also great to see Aussie favorite Kate Miller-Heidke on the bill. Ever seen her live? She is pretty amazing. A voice to rival all others. Also looking forward to Faith No More and Gary Numan . More 80's love with Public Image Limited and Echo on [...]

Mount Alpentine - Owen Pallett

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Come May, Shout Out Louds will pay North America a visit. Live dates hit both Los Angeles and San Francisco. May 18th at the Great American Music Hall in SF, and May 20th here in LA at the El Rey. Shout Out Louds will be touring in support of their upcoming third album, Work , due February 23rd. Cover art above. The new video for the album's first single Fall Hard was directed by the band's [...]

This news comes at a perfect time for us as we are pages-deep into Kevin Cummins' recent book, Manchester: Looking For The Light In The Pouring Rain . We've got images of Factory Records , the Factory artists, and the old Hacienda club swirling around in our head. Peter Hook ( Joy Division , New Order , Revenge ) will open a live venue smack dab in the middle of the old Factory Records [...]

The Human League signed a worldwide, multi-album deal with the infamous Wall Of Sound . First up?p The band's tenth studio album.p Last release?p 2001's Secrets .p Singer Philip Oakey released the following quote in celebration of the signing: Emerging from a decade in which everyone seems to have spent their time looking backwards we are delighted to have the opportunity to march forwards once again and attempt to produce new and exciting music [...]

A great shot from the Songs Of Faith And Devotion era. More on Anton Corbijn , one of our personal favorites.

Vampire Weekend performed Cousins last night on Letterman . The new album, Contra , is due next week. Listen to the record in full over on the band's official site, here .

Alan Wilder is taking a seat back at the Nitzer Ebb table. Wilder will remix a track from the band's new album Industrial Complex . The remix will be featured on the upcoming German release of the album. No word yet on which track. Wilde r has a long history with the band. Nitzer Ebb toured with Depeche Mode twice (1988 and 1990), Wilder produced the band's 1991 album Ebbhead , [...]