Here is a copy of the emial update sent out on April 6th, 2009 to A Different Drum’s customer mailing list on Yahoogroups.

Yes, I know.  I just sent an update a few days ago, but a new pile of music has arrived since then, so I wanted to let you know about them.

First of all, the TAX SALE continues until April 15th, the due date for income tax filing in the USA.  In order to help A Different Drum get through taxes, it would be great to send you piles of music at a discount.  See the details of the discounts here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/sale.php

In fact, starting right now, for every order that comes through with more than 2 items in your cart, I’ll toss in a CD of NEUROACTIVE “N-Gin” for free.  Why?  Well, because it’ s a very cool CD, and Neuroactive has a new album coming out very soon, so we might as well celebrate!   There is a limit– once I’ve given away 50 “N-Gin” CD’s, I’ll have to stop, so I don’t completely run out of them. 

NEW ARRIVALS:

Client “Command” (limited edition 2CD) $24 — We just got the limited edition import of the new album by the cool, female electro act that grows with popularity every time they crank out some new tunes.  This limited edition has a bonus disc that features four remixes of tracks from the album, and a bonus song called “Soldier”.  Plus, it includes a CD-Rom portion with videos for “Can You Feel”, “It’s Not Over”, and “6 In the Morning”.   You can pop to Youtube and watch those videos if you’re curious.   You can see the track list and order your limited edition here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=OUT350

Diary of Dreams “If” (limited edition 2CD Box) $28 — For the fans of this popular darkwave / gothic synthpop band, the new album is here, and we have the limited edition!   It’s a beautifully packaged box that includes a bonus disc featuring four exclusive bonus tracks.  Plus, there is a 48-page color booklet, and a full-color poster.    Their sound is as dramatic and intense as usual.    You can get a great taste of what these guys are like by watching the video for “The Wedding” which I’ve embedded on A Different Drum’s page for you.  Watch it and order the limted edition here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=A111

Pet Shop Boys “Love Etc” (MCD part 1) $8 — This is the tw0-track single for Pet Shop Boy’s newest hit.  It’s a catchy, synthpop flavored song that will please their fans.  It has me excited to hear the album!  This single includes the bonus track “Gin and Jag”.    Watch the music video and order the single here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=509996953322-8

Pet Shop Boys “Love Etc” (MCD part 2) $11 — This second part of the single features all the extra remixes of the title track.  See the mixes and order yours here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=509996953362-4

Apoptygma Berzerk “Apollo (Live On Your TV)” (MCD) $8 — For the many super-fans of Apoptygma Berzerk, I just got a pile of the import CD singles so you can snag one.   It is a 2-track single which features the original version of “Apollo (Live On Your TV)”  along with the “Rotersand Rework” version so you can have the exclusive remix as well.    Order yours here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=8869743650-2

Excape With Romeo “History / Best of” $22 — I’ve always been a fan of Escape With Romeo, a band that has so nicely blended new wave sounds with modern synthpop, always strong from one release to the next.  This “History” collection pulls together some of their earliest music which is emotionally quite similar to The Cure, to their newer, more synthetic stuff.   I’ve embedded a video for one of their classics, “Somebody” which and you can watch here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=Z008

Front 242 “Moments” (limited edition blue 2-vinyl) $30 — For the ultra fans and collectors of Front 242, I got a couple copies of the newely released “Moments” double-vinyl from Europe.  This one is the BLUE vinyl edition, with only 300 made worldwide.   It features old favorites like “Happiness”, “Commando Mix”, “Headhunter”, etc.   See the tracks and order here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=AM7120DLPB

Front 242 “Moments (limited edition red 2-vinyl) $30 — Or, if you prefer red, you can pick up the limited edition RED double-vinyl release which is also limited to 300 units worldwide.   See the tracks and order here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=AM7120DLPR

Follow my own “Random Thoughts” in the new blog I just posted about making money in the modern music market.   Don’t go there looking for answers, because if I had them all, I might not be so stinkin’ broke right now  ;-)   But I’d love your own thoughts if you want to comment on the blog :
http://toddiovision.wordpress.com

As a final note, I just added a couple collectible items to EBay, where you’re welcome to bid.  There is the very limited Polish 2CD edition of “Enjoy the Fall” by Edge of Dawn:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180344200283

And there is the hard-to-find Polish-only CD single for “It Generates” by IRIS:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180344198511

OK, have a wonderful week, and I hope to be back in touch again soon!
-Todd