electronica

Twenty One Pilots Announce World Tour And Premiere New Song

by Paul Cashmere

Twenty One Pilots will tour the world and have a new album ‘Clancy’ to go along with it.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Clancy, electronica, pop, rock, Twenty One Pilots, USA

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Philip Oakey of The Human League Melbourne 2024 photo by Winston Robinson

The Human League Wrap Up Australian Tour In Perth

by Paul Cashmere

The Human League have completed their fifth Australia tour with eight shows on this current tour where they performed the classic album ‘Dare’ from start to finish.

Tagged as: 80s, Dare, electronica, Philip Oakey, pop, The Human League, UK

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The Human League Give Sneak Peak To Aussie Shows With New Zealand Setlist

by Paul Cashmere

With the first Australian show for The Human League starting tomorrow (Wednesday 6 March) in Brisbane the previous shows in New Zealand will be you a look at what’s to come (and what to prepare for).

Tagged as: 80s, electronica, pop, The Human League, UK

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Pet Shop Boys Share New Song ‘Loneliness’

by Paul Cashmere

Pet Shop Boys will release their 15th album ‘Nonetheless’ in April and have shared the first single, the very Giorgio Moroder sounding ‘Loneliness’.

Tagged as: 80s, electronica, Giorgio Moroder, Loneliness, nonetheless, Pet Shop Boys, pop, UK

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Kraftwerk at MCA Melbourne 8 December 2023 photo by Winston Robinson, Noise11

Kraftwerk to Perform Eight Complete Albums At Nine Shows In LA

by Paul Cashmere

Kraftwerk will take up residency at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in May to perform eights albums over nine nights with the series concluding with a ‘Best Of’ setlist.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, electronica, Europe, Germany, Kraftwerk

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Kraftwerk Beam Down Into Melbourne Captain’s Log Stardate 0812230830pm #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

I wasn’t quite prepared for the “strap in and enjoy the ride’ experience of Kraftwerk. I hadn’t seen them live since the Big Day Out of 2003. It was still light when they came in, in the tent (not the outdoor stage) and they were wearing suits. Someone at the time commented that it was like watching four businessmen in the Qantas Club sending emails to each other.

Tagged as: 70s, Australian Tour, electronica, Europe, Frontier Touring, Germany, Kraftwerk

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Not a Joke – Sony To Release Drumless Version of Daft Punk ‘Random Access Memories’

by Paul Cashmere

More proof that the music business is descending into utter ridiculousness comes news that there is a drumless version of the Daft Punk classic ‘Random Access Memories’ on the way.

Tagged as: 10s, Daft Punk, drumless, electronica, France, Random Access Memories

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Duran Duran to Release Danse Macabre Album For Halloween

by Paul Cashmere

Duran Duran have revealed details of their 16th studio album. ‘Danse Macabre’ is a Halloween themed album to be released on Halloween.

Tagged as: 80s, Danse Macabre, Duran Duran, electronica, pop, rock, UK

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Chvrches To Release 10th Anniversary Edition of ‘The Bones of What You Believe’

by Paul Cashmere

‘The Bones of What You Believe’, the debut album for Scotland’s Chvrches, was released 20 September 2013. A special edition 10th anniversary edition will be released on 13 October 2023.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, CHVRCHES, electronica, pop, rock, synth, The Bones of What You Believe, UK

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The Human League Add Extra Sydney and Melbourne Shows

by Paul Cashmere

The Human League have expanded their Australian tour with extra shows added for Sydney and Melbourne.

Tagged as: 80s, dance, electronica, pop, The Human League, UK

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Noah Yorke, son of Thom Yorke, Shares ‘Cerebral Key’

by Paul Cashmere

Like father, like son, Thom Yorke’s son Noah has shared the track ‘Cerebral Key’ and the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree.

Tagged as: 20s, alternative, Cerebral Key, electronica, experimental, Noah Yorke, UK

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Alison Moyet Earns Degree In Fine Art

by Paul Cashmere

Solo artist and former Yazoo singer Alison Moyet has graduated from Brighton University in the UK with a degree in Fine Art.

Tagged as: 80s, Alison Moyet, electronica, pop, UK, Yazoo

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The Human League To Perform Dare Album In Australia

by Paul Cashmere

The Human League will return to Australia in 2024 to perform the complete ‘Dare’ album from start to finish.

Tagged as: 80s, Australian Tour, Dare, Destroy All Lines, electronica, Machinations, Metropolis, pop, The Human League, UK

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Kraftwerk To Play Australia and New Zealand In November/December

by Paul Cashmere

Kraftwerk will return to Australia and New Zealand for their first tour since the Big Day Out of 2003.

Tagged as: 70s, electronica, Germany, Kraftwerk

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The Prodigy To Play UK Dates

by Music-News.com

The Prodigy have vowed to continue to “ignite, uplift and destroy,” following the loss of Keith Flint.

Tagged as: 90s, electronica, The Prodigy, UK

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Klaus Nomi Catalogue To Be Reissued To Mark 40th Anniversary of his Passing

by Paul Cashmere

German gay icon and new wave, synth pop act Klaus Nomi will have his catalogue reissued to mark the 40th anniversary of his death in 1983.

Tagged as: 80s, electronica, Germany, Klaus Nomi

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Original Frankie Goes To Hollywood Line-up Perform For First Time in 36 Years

by Paul Cashmere

Frankie Goes To Hollywood reunited with Holly Johnson, Paul Rutherford, Mark O’Toole, Brian Nash and Peter Gill and performed (just one song) for the first time in 36 years.

Tagged as: 80s, Brian Nash, electronica, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Holly Johnson, Mark O’Toole, Paul Rutherford, Peter Gill, pop, UK

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Chester Bennington’s Son Draven Shares First Single ‘F_w-Me’

by Paul Cashmere

Chester Bennington’s son Draven has shared his first single ‘F_w_Me’.

Tagged as: 20s, Chester Bennington, Draven Bennington, electronica, Linkin Park, rock, USA

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Gary Numan Plays His 1000th Show

by Paul Cashmere

Well hello Numan!. Gary Numan has performed his 1000th show.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, electronica, Gary Numan, Tubeway Army, UK

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Australian Album Chart: Cub Sport ‘Jesus At A Gay Bar’ Is Number One

by Gavin Ryan

Scoring the first Australian performed No.1 Album of 2023 is Brisbane act Cub Sport with their fifth studio set.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Cub Sport, electronica, Jesus At A Gay Bar, pop

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Ryuichi Sakamoto Dies At Age 71

by Paul Cashmere

Award winning Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto had died at age 71.

Tagged as: 80s, David Bowie, electronica, Japan, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yellow Magic Orchestra

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Midge Ure Is The Latest Artist To Sell Catalogue

by Music-News.com

Today (28th March) MusicBird is delighted to announce its acquisition of the music catalogue of iconic Scottish songwriter, recording artist and producer Midge Ure. MusicBird has acquired the writers share, master recording and neighbouring rights income on over 300 songs across Midge’s solo career and his work with Ultravox, Visage and more.

Tagged as: 80s, electronica, Midge Ure, pop, rock, UK

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Gorillaz’s Netflix Film Has Been Scrapped

by Music-News.com

Gorillaz’s Netflix film has been cancelled. Damon Albarn has confirmed the streaming giant has cut the animated movie due to needing to make cutbacks in their “movie offerings”.

Tagged as: 90s, Damon Albarn, electronica, Gorillaz, Netflix, pop, rock, UK

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A Flock Of Seagulls Debut Expanded To 3Disc Set

by Paul Cashmere

A Flock of Seagulls are marking the 40th anniversary of the debut album with an expanded 3 disc set.

Tagged as: 80s, A Flock Of Seagulls, electronica, pop, UK

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Dot Major of London Grammar Releases Solo Debut ‘Bear’

by Music-News.com

London Grammar’s Dot Major has released his debut solo single, ‘Bear’.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Dot Major, electronica, London Grammar, pop, UK

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Duran Duran in Austin Texas photo by Ros O'Gorman

Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters To Open For Duran Duran

by Music-News.com

Duran Duran have announced Jake Shears as their special guest for their upcoming tour.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, Duran Duran Jake Shears, electronica, pop, Scissor Sisters, UK

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Maxi Jazz Laid To Rest In South London

by Music-News.com

Maxi Jazz has been laid to rest. Maxi Jazz, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, died on December 24, 2022 at the age of 65 and his bandmates have revealed that his funeral has now taken place.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, dance, electronica, Faithless, Maxi Jazz, pop, UK

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Everything But The Girl Return With First New Song of the 21st Century

by Paul Cashmere

‘Everything But The Girl’ are back with a new song ‘Nothing Left To Lose’, the first new music for the duo since 1999 and it sounds like they never left the building.

Tagged as: 90s, electronica, Everything But The Girl, pop, UK

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Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart Acknowledge 40 Years Since The Release of ‘Sweet Dreams’

by Paul Cashmere

Both Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox have been celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of the Eurythmics ‘Sweet Dreams’ album this week.

Tagged as: 80s, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, electronica, Eurythmics, pop, Sweet Dreams, UK

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Alan Rankine of The Associates Dead At 64

by Paul Cashmere

Alan Rankine, the co-founder of Scottish rock band The Associates, has died at age 64.

Tagged as: 80s, Alan Rankine, electronica, indie, rock, The Associates, UK

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Neil Finn Sells Song Catalogue To Primary Wave

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Mike Pinder of The Moody Blues Dies At Age 82

R.I.P. Mike Pinder, a founding member of The Moody Blues.

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Brandi Carlile to Open For Stevie Nicks In London

Stevie Nicks has revealed the first wave of special guests for her upcoming show at American Express presents BST Hyde Park.

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Normie Rowe’s 2019 cover of 1927’s ‘Compulsory Hero’ Continues to Resonate For ANZAC Day 2024

In 2019, Normie Rowe cover the 1927 hit ‘Compulsory Hero’ as a tribute to Australia’s servicemen and women. As ANZAC Day 2024 approaches, Normie’s version of the song has become a comment of the time made even more poignant because he is also a returned serviceman.

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