Hello synthpop friends!   It is finally time for another update from A Different Drum.  I have quite a few items rolling into the store this week, so you’ll probably get 2 updates this week.   But I didn’t want to delay the news of the following, in case you’re anxious to get some new tunes to help you make it through February…

NEW ARRIVALS:

Access Zero “Living In Transition” $12 — Access Zero presents a debut album to stun the dark dance floors of the world, complete with pounding rhythms, sharp synths, catchy hooks, and an emotional vocal performance. It’s the perfect blend of old school synthpop (note the cover of classic new wave hit, TAINTED LOVE) and a modern, dark edge. This is an act that will appeal to many sides of the electronic music scene.  (Synthpop Addict Club members need not order.)   Listen to the audio samples and order the CD here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/ADDCD1298/Access-Zero-Living-In-Transition

Nitzer Ebb “Industrial Complex / Belgian Edition” (2CD)  $22 — One of the kings of EBM and industrial dance music is back!   This is the limited Belgian edition which features a bonus disc of remixes of the song “Once You Say”, including versions by Essence of Mind, Poupee Fabrikk, Komor Kommando, and Leather Strip.   Order the 2CD here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/AM1151CD/Nitzer-Ebb-Industrial-Complex-Belgian-Edition

Nitzer Ebb “Compilation / Body of Work / Remixes” (3CD) $32 — OK, so you want to pick up a whole PILE of classics from Nitzer Ebb, including remastered and remixed versions of songs like “Control (I’m Here)”, “Getting Closer”, “Join In the Chant”, “Warsaw Ghetto”, “Murderous”, “Lighting Man”, etc.?  Well here is the ultimate collection!  Three discs packed with originals and remixes!  See the track list and order here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/EBBBOX1/Nitzer-Ebb-Compilation-Body-of-Work-with-Remixes

Hyperbubble “Candy Apple Daydreams” $10 — Now, if you want to balance out the overdose of Nitzer Ebb, just pick up some Hyperbubble for yummy, light, bouncy synthpop!   This is super-cheerful and light-hearted, fitting in mood with stuff like Freezepop.  There are male and female vocals in most songs and very bleepy, old-school sounds.   You can listen to samples and order the CD here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/BGUM007/Hyperbubble-Candy-Apple-Daydreams

Level 2.0 “Armageddon” $14 — Here is a new release from Nilaihah Records featuring a band that blends industrial and trance rather effectively for a very high energy, aggressive sound.   Check out the audio samples and order the CD here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/NR041/Level-2.0-Armageddon

COSMICITY Pre-ORDER!

Yes, you read that correctly!  Mark Nicholas has decided to bring back the Cosmicity name and is releasing a fun CD EP!   It will begin to ship in only  a couple more days, so you can order now right here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/DIRT703/Cosmicity-ASCII-Cupcake

OK, the next update is coming in only a couple of days!  So, stay tunes for more good stuff…

Thanks for your support!
-Todd