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New singles every 13th from the Cure May 6, 2008 | By: Peter Marks (Portland, Oregon, USA) Long standing merchants of mope, The Cure, will put out four new singles every month on the thirteenth up until the release of their new album on September - ehem - thirteenth. You may be wondering, why the timing? It is the band's thirteenth album and will be further supported by a US tour which commences on May 9 and concludes on June 21. We have heard the first single "The Only One" and can surmise it sounds like "Wish"-era Cure meets the rather disappointing sound of their 2004 album entitled "The Cure". Be assured, all four singles will be available in both physical and digital formats, they also will include one B-side per single also; devilish marketing, to be sure. Did we mention the new album still has no title? Well, there we said it. Insofar as plans to continue the re-issues of their previous albums, the band have said not a word. Neubauten hand out their "Jewels" May 5, 2008 | By: Mattias Huss (Uppsala/Stockholm, Sweden)
Previously available only as a gift to the supporters of Einstürzende Neubauten's third subscription phase, "Jewels" will be released to the public on May 13 (and has already been on sale at venues of the ongoing tour). The songs have been recorded using the band's own Dave card system (read more about it here) demonstrated during some of the recent concerts and the lyrics are based on the dreams of Blixa Bargeld. The songs are much more experimental than anything on "Alles Wieder Offen". The release of "Jewels" seems to defy an earlier statement that it would not be made available in any other form outside the supporter project. New uptempo NIN full length album available for free May 5, 2008 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) After the successful release of "Ghosts" a while ago, Trent Reznor has made a complete album available on www.nin.com. It's called "The Slip" and is an uptempo, guitary affair. According to a post on the site, it's a thank you to all the support Trent got from the fans. Respect. It seems like Trent is having the time of his life, making more music than ever before. Release favourites Syntax reborn May 2, 2008 | By: Peter Marks (Portland, Oregon, USA)
We just gleaned this from the band's Myspace, a rather cryptic note which informs us that Release favourite Syntax are working on a new album with a late 2008 release planned for it. Syntax, of course, should be quite familiar to Release readers as their debut garnered one of the few tens we have ever given a record. For those who have been living under a rock, Syntax contains one member of the UK's legendary Fluke who are themselves known these days as 2 Bit Pie. Further news as we get it. "Rocket Science" from Apoptygma Berzerk Apr 30, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
The new Apoptygma Berzerk album will be called "Rocket Science" (release date to be announced). In October and November, this Norwegian electro rock band will tour Germany, Austria and Switzerland on the "Rocket Science Live" tour. First however, they will play four summer festivals in Germany and The Netherlands (Hurricane, Southside, Summer Darkness and M'era Luna). In other news: "Unicorn EP" and "APBL 2000" have been released via digital music stores in remastered editions. Movie "Lauf um Dein Leben” premiered on April 21 with an exclusive version of new song “Green Queen” and a new recording of “Until the End of the World”. Trailer New tour, live CD and DVD for reunited OMD Apr 30, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Synthpop pioneers OMD reunited last year for live shows and are now staging a UK tour in October 2008. A tour of other parts of Europe is planned to follow. DVD "OMD Live: Architecture & Morality & More" was released on Monday by Eagle Rock (US will follow on June 3). The live CD was released earlier this month. Prosumer electronic music in May Apr 29, 2008 | By: Peter Marks (Portland, Oregon, USA)
- It will be packed with tons of electronics; a claustrophobic, uncompromising product, the band says. Further details can be found at the band's website, which also serves in part as the only place to purchase their wares. Release has reviewed both their 2004 double album return "Wellcome" and 2006's triumph "Filthy White Guy" quite favourably. "Slug" review in progress. Free Stockholm festival with Das Ich and Fixmer/McCarthy Apr 25, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
What about watching Das Ich, Fixmer/McCarthy and Covenant perform live for free? This is possible at the Stockholm University outdoor/indoor Re:publik fest on May 24. Other live acts are Spetsnaz, Dupont (old skool reunion), Elenette, Grendel, Restricted Area, System, The Pain Machinery and Youthanasia. See On Stage. Funny Japanese group resurfaces Apr 24, 2008 | By: Mattias Huss (Uppsala/Stockholm, Sweden)
One of the premier and most popular, not to mention funny, groups in Japanese electronic music, Denki Groove, have resurfaced after a long hiatus in releasing new material. Their first new single in eight years, a catchy crowdpleaser called "Shonen Young", is accompanied by a fabulous and decidedly 80:s-flavoured video available on You Tube. The album "J-pop" is a feast of classic synthesizer sounds and beats and is already out in Japan. Denki Groove celebrate their 20th anniversary next year. Out Out bequeath a new record to the world Apr 24, 2008 | By: Peter Marks (Portland, Oregon, USA) Mark Alan Miller's project has just released a new record entitled "Assumed Outrivaling". More of a soundtrack for the late night hours, this album is available from the band's site and also can be previewed totally free of charge in 128kbps resolution. The band also have an EP out currently entitled "Breathing Again". All 180 Roskilde live acts booked Apr 16, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
The Roskilde Festival has announced that all 180 live acts are booked for this year's spectacle on July 3-6; the 38th since the start. In the program, we find The Chemical Brothers, The Cult, Digitalism, Efterklang, Familjen, Goldfrapp, Grinderman, Hot Chip, MGMT, My Bloody Valentine, Radiohead, Rex the Dog, Slagsmålsklubben, Sleep with All Your Friends and Streets. Eighties pop stars reborn on stage Apr 15, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Eighties pop events still well..., pop up. The Human League, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Dead or Alive, A Flock of Seagulls and Naked Eyes will do a US "Regeneration Tour", starting in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 1. We will not make a joke calling it a "Degeneration Tour"... Here in Europe, we get the Esbjerg "Rock" Festival in southern Denmark on June 14, with Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw, Kim Wilde, Kajagoogoo feat. Limahl and others. Front 242 and Moonspell to M'era Luna Apr 12, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) M'era Luna fest has hired Front 242, Moonspell and Delain. Previosuly announced headliners include Apoptygma Berzerk, DAF, Elegant Machinery, Combichrist, Hocico, Apocalyptica and Mesh. VNV Nation headline Das Boot cruise Apr 9, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Das Boot has announced the electronic live headliner for this year's cruise from Stockholm on December 4-5: VNV Nation. This is their second cruise gig. Kent "Generation Ex" single release includes new song Apr 9, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) 
Kent has released "Generation Ex", another single off "Tillbaka till samtiden". This one includes the title song, unreleased track "Det kanske kommer en förändring" and a remix of "Berlin" from Simon Brenting. Video here. Kent have added four stops to their summer tour (see On Stage) in Strömstad, Helsingborg, Copenhagen and Norrköping. New Birthday Massacre EP coming up - video online now Apr 7, 2008 | By: Peter Marchione (Gothenburg, Sweden)
On May 2, Canadian The Birthday Massacre release their brand new EP "Looking Glass" with its main track taken from last year's album "Walking with Strangers". The video for the song may already be enjoyed online since the band has published it on both Youtube and their Myspace. The director of the video, Dan Oellette, has also posted some interesting details regarding the process of making it over at The Birthday Massacre Myspace blog. The eight track EP includes a remix by Dean Garcia (Curve), one by Dave Ogilivie and Matthew Moldowan, the wonderful web site instrumental "Nowhere" and unrelased song and a cover ("I Think We’re Alone Now"). Next CD from Red Cell on May 14 Apr 1, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
The next release from Progress Productions is going to be the new album "Lead or Follow" from Red Cell on May 14. The Swedish EBM act has thrown away the crossover elements and this time they aim at hard club electronics with strong melodies. The artwork will be made by American artist Alex Eckman-Lawn. WGT line up scene celebrities Mar 31, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Leipzig's Wave Gotik Treffen continues to release live acts like there's no tomorrow and if they keep this pace up, they will have booked every artist there is from the scene by the time of the festival (May 9-12). Among the latest bookings we find Die Krupps, Fields of the Nephilim, Hocico, Das Ich, The Arch, Gothminister, Covenant, Blutengel, Menticide, Solar Fake, Mesh and Paradise Lost. P2 Ström back on air in Sweden Mar 27, 2008 | By: Mattias Huss (Uppsala, Stockholm, Sweden)
The celebrated Swedish radio show about electronic music Ström aired again yesterday, on March 26, covering the dynamic scene in Gothenburg. In two weeks, on April 9, the subject will be noise music, a show for which this writer provided Japanese translation services and commentary. The Ström team have additionally been compiling eclectic albums and are now working on an album called "Musik för främmande civilisationer" (Music for alien civilizations) featuring artists like Henrik Rylander and Krister Linder, which will be launched into space from the Esrange rocket range and research station in northern Sweden. Listen to Ström on line here. Sophie Rimheden invites hip hop guests Mar 26, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
On her new album "Traveller", electro artist Sophie Rimheden has turned to the Swedish hip hop scene for guest appearances (Adam Tensta, Aaron Phiri, Form One and Chris Kanaki). Aaron Phiri from Hearin' Aid is featured on first single "Go Away". "Traveller" is scheduled for April 16 on Rimheden's own SRP via Nons License. Second Lowe album completed Mar 25, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Stockholm synthpop trio Lowe returns in late April with the download single "A 1000 Miles", to be followed by album "Kino International" on May 30. The last album mixing session was just finished. After numerous singles with remixes and a remix album we finally get to hear some new material. Further Kraftwerk dates in USA Mar 19, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Kraftwerk will do three US live dates in connection to their Coachella Festival concert on April 26: in Minneapolis on April 19, Milwaukee on 20 and Denver on 23. Check out their Myspace. Goldfrapp and Yazoo among the Sonar highlights Mar 18, 2008 | By: Mike Whyte (London, UK)
March wouldn't be March without the build up of anticipation for the summer festivals; and we aren't disappointed, with the initial line-up released for Sonar 2008. As you probably already know, Sonar is held in Barcelona, Spain, and is quite probably Europe's premier electronica and dance festival. It has also has more than a cursory eye for the experimental too, something which always gives the artist line-up that little bit of excitement that draws people to the festival year after year. As it goes, this could be one of the most exciting years yet, with these artists already confirmed: Antipop Consortium, Frankie Knuckles, Goldfrapp, M.I.A., Miss Kitten, Yazoo, Roisin Murphy, Yelle, and DJ Scotch Egg – some highlights from the many, many acts that are due to perform. There are also a host of acts recently confirmed too, and more awaiting confirmation – Leila, Madness and Kid Acne being recent additions to the festival roster. As always, the line-up throws up special performances not anticipated or even believed possible to happen. Both Antipop Consortium and Yazoo reform in time for the festival, while some of the most cutting edge performers at the moment, such as DJ Scotch Egg and M.I.A., add a whole new dimension to the proceedings. Goldfrapp and Miss Kitten also provide some of the glamour and popularity which will no doubt pack in the crowds. As always, tickets and information on the whole line up is available via the Sonar festival website – www.sonar.es – and don’t forget those important festival dates: June 19 to 21.
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Portion Control's new album "Slug" (Portion-Control.net) will be released by the end of May and consists of the following tracks: "Roast", "Infant", "Global", "Sick Man", "Defend", "Heavyweight", "T4", "Depth Charge", "Unrest", "Paw", "Cosh Boy (Version 2.1)", "T5 (Mono)", "Cubicle", "Rogue", "Waste", "Sammy Circle" and "Bleach". 
