electronica

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’

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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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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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New Music From Jamie xx and Oliver Sim But There Is Nothing New for The xx

by Paul Cashmere

While Jamie xx and Oliver Sim have been knocking out solo new music in 2022 all is quiet so far for their collective The xx.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, electronica, Jamie XX, Oliver Sim, pop, The xx, UK

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Chvrches’ Iain Cook Has A Side Project Called Protection

by Paul Cashmere

In 2022 Chvrches Iain Cook teamed up with Scott Paterson, ex-Sons & Daughters, for a new project called Protection.

Tagged as: 20s, Churches, electronica, Iain Cook, Scotland, Scott Paterson, Sons & Daughters, UK

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Annie Lennox Praises Funkanometry for Their ‘Sweet Dreams’ Routine

by Paul Cashmere

A dance routine of the Eurythmics classic ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Canadian dance troupe Funkanomertry has caught the eye of Annie Lennox.

Tagged as: Annie Lennox, electronica, Eurythmics, Funkanometry, pop, Sweet Dreams, UK

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Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute Album Is On The Way

by Paul Cashmere

A tribute album to Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto ‘To The Moon and Back’ will be released this Friday (2 December 2022).

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Sylvain, electronica, Japan, oil, Ryuichi Sakamoto, score, soundtrack, To The Moon and Back

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Duran Duran Reveal Andy Taylor Has Stage Four Prostate Cancer

by Paul Cashmere

Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor was too ill to attend the induction of the band at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this weekend.

Tagged as: 80s, Andy Taylor, Duran Duran, electronica, pop, UK

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Gorillaz Premiere A Vodka

by Music-News.com

Gorillaz have teamed up with Smirnoff to launch their own bottle of special edition vodka.

Tagged as: 00s, electronica, Gorillaz, pop, rock, Smirnoff, UK, vodka

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Bjork Honors Her Late Mother On New Album

by Music-News.com

Bjork reflects on the death of her mum in songs on her new album.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Bjork, electronica, Europe, Iceland, rock

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Depeche Mode Release New Album Memento Mori and Announce World Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Depeche Mode have released a new album ‘Memento’, their first album since 2017’s ‘Spirit’ and the first since the death of founding member Andy Fletcher.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Depeche Mode, electronica, rock, UK

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The Avalanches Cancel North American Dates Due To ‘Serious Illness’

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s The Avalanches have cancelled the rest of their US dates die to “serious illness”.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, DJ, electronica, The Avalanches

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Damon Albarn Teases Billie Eilish Collaboration

by Paul Cashmere

Damon Albarn is planning to collaborate with Billie Eilish on new music.

Tagged as: 10s, 90s, Billie Eilish, Damon Albarn, electronica, Gorillaz, pop, UK, USA

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Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Stevie Nicks Gets A Go In Gorillaz

by Music-News.com

Stevie Nicks demanded she be made into an “honorary Gorilla” if she was to feature on their album ‘Cracker Island’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Blur, electronica, Gorillaz, pop, rock, Stevie Nicks, UK, USA

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Björk Premieres ‘atopos’

by Paul Cashmere

Björk has premiered a new song ‘atopos’ ahead of her upcoming album ‘Fossora’ due 30 September.

Tagged as: 90s, atopos, Bjork, electronica, Fossora, Iceland

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Gorillaz Debut New Song With Tame Impala

by Music-News.com

Gorillaz have released plans for a new studio album titled Cracker Island and premiered a new song ‘New Gold ft. Tame Impala & Bootie Brown’.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Blur, Britpop, Cracker Island, Damon Albarn, electronica, Gorillaz, Kevin Parker, Tame Impala, UK

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Gorillaz Play First Show In Australia In 12 Years In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne ended up being treated to the first Gorillaz show in 12 years after the headline performance at Splendour In The Grass on Friday was cancelled due to torrential rains.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Damon Albarn, electronica, Gorillaz, pop, UK

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Sparks Start Work On New Album

by Music-News.com

Sparks have started work on their next album.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, electronica, pop, Sparks, USA

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Depeche Mode’s Andy Fletcher Cause of Death Revealed

by Music-News.com

Depeche Mode founder Andy Fletcher died of an aortic dissection – a tear in a main artery from his heart.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Andy Fletcher, Depeche Mode, electronica, rock, UK

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The Chemical Brothers Cancel Shows Because of Covid

by Music-News.com

The Chemical Brothers cancelled their Cork concert due to COVID-19 cases within the band and crew, two days before their Glastonbury set.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, electronica, The Chemical Brothers, UK

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Tom Bailey To Perform Thompson Twins ‘Into The Gap’ Live and In Full Across Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins will perform the entire 1984 ‘Into The Gap’ album on his upcoming Australian tour.

Tagged as: 80s, electronica, Into The Gap, pop, Thompson Twins, Tom Bailey, UK

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The Prodigy Announce First Shows Since Death of Keith Flint

by Music-News.com

The Prodigy have announced their first live tour since Keith Flint’s death.

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

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Tears For Fears Set For First UK No 1 In 33 Years

by Music-News.com

Tears For Fears are heading for their third UK Number 1 album this Friday with The Tipping Point.

Tagged as: 80s, electronica, pop, rock, Tears For Fears, The Tipping Point, UK

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