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

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

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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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Cut Copy Are Heading Across North American And Into Europe

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s Cut Copy have a full year of touring ahead of them with North American and European dates locked in for 2022.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Cut Copy, EDM, electronica, pop

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Bjork Has New Album News

by Music-News.com

Björk has penned “a whole new album”, which she hopes will be released in the summer.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Bjork, electronica, Iceland, trip-hop

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The Avalanches Postpone US Tour

by Paul Cashmere

The Avalanches have postponed their upcoming US tour.

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

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808 State’s Andy Barker Dies At Age 53

by Paul Cashmere

Andy Barker, the bass player for 808 State, has died at the age of 53.

Tagged as: 808 State, 90s, Andy Barker, electronica, techno, UK

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Gorillaz present Song Machine Live From Kong

Gorillaz Are Coming To Your Cinema Screen

by Paul Cashmere

Gorillaz’ ‘Gorillaz present Song Machine Live From Kong’ will screen in cinemas worldwide for one day only on 8 December 2021.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Damon Albarn, electronica, Gorillaz, Trafalgar Releasing, UK

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Kraftwerk Announce USA 2022 Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Just as Kraftwerk were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week the German legends have announced 2022 dates for North America.

Tagged as: 70s, electronica, Germany, Kraftwerk, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Germany Based Australian Mortlock Premieres ‘Ericeira’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

German based Mortlock has a very strong Australian connection. Michael Mortlock (aka Mortlock) is the son of Phil Mortlock, founder of Sydney based ORiGiN Music Group, past Head of Repertoire for Albert Music and in a past life, Managing Director for Warner Music Australia.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Deep Water, electronica, Ericeira, Europe, Germany, Michael Mortlock, Mortlock, ORIGIN Music Group, Phil Mortlock

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Depeche Mode ‘Speak and Spell’ Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere

‘Speak and Spell’, the debut album for Depeche Mode, was released on 5 October 1981, exactly 40 years ago.

Tagged as: 80s, Dave Gahan, Depeche Mode, electronica, pop, Speak and Spell, UK, Vince Clarke

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