Hello once again from A Different Drum!  It has been a busy week here with several new, exciting releases.   A lot of people have been grabbing the new Perfidious Words album.  I hope you’re enjoying it!  Erasure fans are also grabbing that cool “Erasure Club” CD.

Well, the highlight for this update is the latest new stuff from RUSSIA, including the new singles and album by Technology (Technologia).  One of the singles features Elegant Machinery…

NEW ARRIVALS:

Technology “Brave New World / Featuring Elegant Machinery” (MCD) $11 — This is a super-catchy synthpop hit, and the style fits perfectly for the guest vocals from Robert Enforsen of Elegant Machinery.   There are several cool remixes on this Russian import single, and this is the edition to get if you want it in English.  Listen to samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/PMR003/Technology-Brave-New-World-Featuring-Elegant-Machinery

Technology “Carrier of Ideas” (Deluxe CD+DVD) $22 — This is the deluxe edition of the new Technology album.  This band is arguably THE big synthpop act of Russia if you go back to the 80’s and 90’s.  They are like the Russian equivalent of Depeche Mode, and this new album is a big deal for the Russian synthpop fans.   The vocals are primarily in Russian, though very catchy even if you don’t speak the language.  This deluxe edition features unlisted bonus tracks, plus an extra DVD with video and other features.   You can listen to audio samples and order this item here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/PMR007PE/Technology-Carrier-of-Ideas-Deluxe-CD-DVD

Technology “Brave New World / Russian Edition” (MCD) $11 — This is the special Russian edition of the Brave New World single.  It features the original Russian language vocals (no Elegant Machinery) and has a lot of extra remixes, including extra versions of other album tracks.  See the track list and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/PMR004/Technology-Brave-New-World-Russian-Edition

Mechanical Apfelsine “Space Without End” $18 — Here is another cool Russian import, and this band sings in English (though with the strong accent).   It is a nice blends of a dark, melancholy voice, cool synths, and some danceable beats, very much like a lot of the German synthpop from the last 20 years.  Listen to the audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SPR095/Mechanical-Apfelsine-Space-Without-End

Cosmic Intent “Collective Illusions” $16 — This European act plays electronic pop with a somewhat spacey, retro sound along with a melancholy vocal synthpop as well.   One thing that is fun about them is that they put some kind of music video presentation for pretty much every song on their album on Youtube (see http://www.youtube.com/cosmicintentmusic ).   Listen to audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/764013844037-3/Cosmic-Intent-Collective-Illusions

NeKrodamus “A Brave Dawn / With Bonus Tracks) $16 — This popular album by NeKrodamus sold out quickly and has now be re-released with four additional bonus tracks for the fans.  If you missed it the first time, check it out again.  You can listen to audio samples and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/TW1-28/NeKrodamus-A-Brave-Dawn-With-Bonus-Tracks

Anosphere / Alien Skin “Alien Skin Remix / Epsilon Hunter Remix” (12-inch vinyl) $11 — Those of you who are into the space synth scene know Anosphere well.   On this limited edition vinyl release, you can pick up a great remix of the song “Alien Skin” by the band Alien Skin (part of Real Life) as well as a new remix of one of Anosphere’s own tracks.  It’s a fun electronic music collectible!   Order it here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/NWRVL001/Alien-Skin-Anosphere-Alien-Skin-Remix-Epsilon-Hunter-Remix

M “Pop Muzik 30th Anniversary Remixes” $22 — Here is something strictly for the 80’s music collectors.  Most of you probably remember the one-hit-wonder called “M” that put out a song called “Pop Muzik”.   Well, it’s been thirty years, so here is a CD loaded with brand new remixes to bring back the hit.   There are thirteen versions for your enjoyment!  See the track list and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/EB075/M-Pop-Muzik-30th-Anniversary-Remixes

Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for your much appreciated support!
-Todd