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Duran Duran in Austin Texas photo by Ros O'Gorman

Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters To Open For Duran Duran

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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