Hello, this is Todd at A Different Drum.  I’m going to be a bit brief in today’s update, though that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some cool new arrivals to talk about.  Due to the economic hardships of the time, I’m now working another job during the day, so I don’t have as much time to dedicate to my career…A Different Drum.  Still, I’m working late and early every day to get orders shipped in a timely manner, so I of course appreciate your continued support more than ever!

NEW ARRIVALS:

A-Ha “Foot of the Mountain” $22 — A lot of people are very excited about this new A-Ha album.  After one listen, I can see why.  It is the most solid album I’ve heard since “Minor Earth Major Sky” (a personal favorite).  Many fans are saying that it is their first return to original form since the first three albums.  Whatever your opinion, A-Ha is definitely in great form with this album!  You can order it here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/6025-2708998-0/A-Ha-Foot-of-the-Mountain

A-Ha “Foot of the Mountain” (2-track MCD) $10 — This piece is mostly for the collectors out there who like to have every item released by the classic band.  It features the radio edit and album version of the title track.  You can order it here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/270754-0/A-Ha-Foot-of-the-Mountain-2-track-Single

Pet Shop Boys “Did You See Me Coming?” (MCD) $11 — I like this kind of single.  This German edition pulls together the tracks from the British 2-part release, and why not?  It’s simply 4 different songs (not a bunch of mixes), so might as well put them together as a cool bunch of non-album tracks.  See what’s on it and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/509999651072-8/Pet-Shop-Boys-Did-You-See-Me-Coming

Avid “Andetag” $20 — This is a new release from Sweden by an act that has a very smooth, polished sound.  With lush strings, pianos, and synths and a great vocal performance, it sounds like it could be radio hit.  The lyrics are all in Swedish.  You should listen to the audio samples , and if you like them, order here too :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/Wondera27/Arvid-Andetag

I’ve also updated a couple new songs to the radio player so you can sit back and enjoy a new music stream:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player/

Oh, and if you’d like to follow my personal thoughts on different subjects, like my work situation, or my new digital album release (Saudade “The Guts to Be Good”) then check up on my personal blog here:
http://toddiovision.wordpress.com/

“REAL SONGS FOR REAL PEOPLE”

The work has begun on the “Real Songs for Real People” project by Rename!   The first songs are being written and demos will be recording in the coming days and weeks!  If you’d like to follow the progress and receive bonus demo downloads for your own collection, then sign up to be a “follower” on Rename’s homepage here :
http://www.rename-music.com

There is room for 4 more “Song Sponsors” as well, so if you want one of the songs to be about YOU or somebody you know, or about a situation that is meaningful in YOUR life, then you can sign up to sponsor one of the songs and be a part of the album!   Trust me, it will be very cool!

Thanks again for your support!
-Todd