Hello from A Different Drum!  I have quite a pile of new arrivals to talk about this weekend.   So, let’s jump right into that pile and have some fun!

NEW ARRIVALS:

Depeche Mode “Fragile Tension / Hole to Feed” (CDEP) $14 — This new imported double-single from Depeche Mode includes radio mixes of the two title tracks, plus new remixes of both songs, and new mixes of “Perfect” and “Come Back”, for a total of 8 tracks.   See the track list and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/CDBONG42/Depeche-Mode-Fragile-Tension-Hole-to-Feed

X Marks the Pedwalk “Seventeen” (MCD) $11 — One of the classic underground industrial acts from years ago is back after a long silence.  Most fans remember that the band moved away from a harder industrial sound into a more melodic crossover of synthpop and trance in the last album.  That transformation continues with “Seventeen”.   You can order the CD single and watch the music video here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/FACT3133/X-Marks-the-Pedwalk-Seventeen

In Strict Confidence “My Despair” (MCD) $11 — This is another band from the darker, industrial scene that has walked a more melodic path lately, though they do keep an edgy, gothic tone to their music, fitting in with bands like Diorama or Diary of Dreams.   You can see the track list for the new single and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MINUS038/In-Strict-Confidence-My-Despair

XP8 “Drop the Mask” $15 — This is another band that sprung out of the futurepop movement a few years ago, following in the footsteps of acts like Icon of Coil or VNV Nation with a fast, intense pace and edgy attitude.   Their first three albums helped to build a loyal and growing fan base, leading up to this new album, now released on Metropolis Records.    Order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MET632/XP8-Drop-the-Mask

Liquid Divine “Autophobia” $15 — This is another act now released on Metropolis Records with a cool, danceable electronic sound and whispery, melodic vocal leads.   There are a couple of songs where the guy’s voice is allowed to shine a bit more, and I like those ones a lot.  Sometimes the general mood of the album reminds me of Mind.In.A.Box    You can order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MET631/Liquid-Divine-Autophobia

Essence of Mind “Try and Fail” $20 — This is another edgy synthpop act from Europe , released by the Alfa Matrix label.   They have a blend of synths and guitars with punchy beats.   You can watch an album trailer on Youtube to get a feel for what they are like, right here :  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXXE91CC_hE
You can also listen to audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/AM1141CD/Essence-of-Mind-Try-and-Fail

Essence of Mind “Try and Fail” (limited 2CD Box) $28 — This is the limited edition box for the new album described above.  It includes extra songs and remixes for the collectors, packaged in a nice little box.    See the track list and order the limited edition here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/AM2141DCD/Essence-of-Mind-Try-and-Fail-Limited-Edition-2CD-Box

Dust of Basement “Epitaph” (DVD) $30 — This is a collectible DVD release from one of the classic underground darkwave, gothic, industrial bands from the 90’s.   It features live performances from Berlin and other locations, plus extra tracks and outtakes.  Please note, this is a European release, and thus it is in PAL format, so in the USA / Canada you must have a DVD player than can handle all formats, or a DVD-Rom drive.   See the list of live songs and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/82127220689-7/Dust-of-Basement-Epitaph-European-PAL-DVD

PRE-ORDER:

Once again, you can now pre-order the upcoming debut album by ACCESS ZERO.  Listen to audio samples and place your order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/ADDCD1298/Access-Zero-Living-In-Transition

If you pre-order, then the CD will be shipped to you as soon as it arrives from the factory.

LISTEN TO TUNES:

Once again, feel free to tune into the fun stream of new songs available from several of the latest releases available in A Different Drum’s store, simply by going to this location and enjoying the radio stream :

http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player/

Thanks for your support!
-Todd