Hello, this is Todd Durrant at A Different Drum. I hope that the week is starting out nicely for you. So far it has been a nice one here. There are three new releases this week which may help your week become even nicer. Let’s take a look:
NEW ARRIVALS:
Clan of Xymox “In Love We Trust” $15 — This epic band that has had long appeal to several audiences including the gothic fans, synthpop fans, and old-school new wavers is back with a new album that will remain faithful to all those tastes. I’ve noticed a recent trend with the Clan of Xymox to return to more electronics and less gothic-rock style guitar. This album follows that trend, while remaining generally melancholy and dark. Order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MET608/Clan-of-Xymox-In-Love-We-Trust
Brand New Day “Take Cover” (2CDR) $14 — This is an act that has become a staple in the synthpop underground, recently borrowing guest vocalists from all over. Once again this 2CD is packed with new tunes that each stand out in their own way. There are contributing vocals from the signers of Rhythmic Symphony, Tycho Brahe, Breaze, Elevated Sins, A Blue Ocean Dream, etc. There is also a bonus disc packed with extra remixes, including versions mixed by Daybehavior, Stochastic Theory, Brand New Idol, Machine Made Pleasure, People Theatre, Ultraviolet, and more. See the track list, listen to audio samples, and order the double-disc here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/BND-CD-002/Brand-New-Day-Take-Cover
Informatik “Arena” $15 — This hard-hitting industrial dance band has become a big part of the Metropolis Records label, cranking out tracks that are club friendly, and this new release is even more so as it focuses on new remixes and new tracks that keep the energy levels high. Check out the track list and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MET601/Informatik-Arena
I hope that those of you who have ordered during the last couple of weeks have enjoyed the free promos and extras in your packages. I’ve been trying to keep a steady flow of freebies to reward you for your much appreciated support, and to help you discover new music. I’ll keep trying to pull together those little bonuses that make it worth-while for you to place orders and wait for shipments to arrive. I know that in a world of instant gratification, it takes more dedication to order from CD mail-order stores, so I hope to reward that dedication.
Oh, and be sure to listen to the radio stream if you want to hear tracks from the latest arrivals in the store:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player
I’ll also take this opportunity to push my science fiction novel once again. Yep, I wrote a book. I think it turned out rather well for a first novel and I’ve enjoyed hearing what people think of it. In fact, if you’ve picked it up already, I THANK YOU! I also invite you to leave feedback on Amazon.com here :
http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Todd-Durrant/dp/1432711520
It really means a lot to me that there are people out there who would take the time to read a book I spend a couple of years writing. Oh, and if you picked up my book before now, then you are probably one of the lucky few with a first edition that still has several typos. I hope that will be ultra-collectible for you some day, now that the 2nd edition is out. hehe 
In case you should want an autographed copy and probably some freebie music with it…you can order here directly from me :
http://www.todd-durrant.com
Thanks!
-Todd
PS. If you want to watch the latest no-budget, intentionally minimal and messed-up video from my son Dylan and I, watch here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBJN1paa1Po
