Welcome to the new year!  Happy 2010 everybody!

I had a nice few days away from work last week, and I hope you all took some time for yourselves as well.   But alas, it is time to kick myself back into “work” mode.   There are a few new releases that rolled in while I was away, so let’s take a quick look at those:

NEW ARRIVALS:

Standart “Autumn News” $20 — This cool European synthpop act made a nice splash with their debut album “Australia” and now they are back with a new collection of well recorded, nicely performed songs.  Once again they have the somewhat “dark wave” tint to their music, similar to an act like Wolfsheim.   Check out the audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/ZRXCD001/Standart-Autumn-News

Florence Foster Fan Club “Everyday Theatre” $18 — This import from Brazil has a nice collection of synthpop songs that range from sounding rather old, 80’s new romantic to some songs that have a more modern industrial edge.   This is the first time I’ve heard this band, and I like what I hear.  Check out the audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/W020/Florence-Foster-Fan-Club-Everyday-Theatre

Waiting for Words “The Curve” (MCD) $8 — After an album a couple of years back and a remix collection that soon followed, Waiting for Words is now back with a new single that features two versions of the title track, plus four extra songs.  It’s a nice way to get some new tunes from this cool act from France and taste what is to come.   Order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/376015185214-5/Waiting-for-Words-The-Curve

Erasure “The Innocents” (deluxe box) $24 — Again, I’m late on this one, thanks to slow distribution to the “little guys”.  But if you haven’t picked up the deluxe box set re-release of the band’s classic album, “The Innocents” then you can get it now.  It features the original album remastered, plus a bonus disc of extra remixes, and a bonus DVD of vintage live performances.   Order it here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MuteErasureBox1/Erasure-The-Innocents-Deluxe-Box-with-DVD

Various Artists “Electropop 3″ $18 — This is the third in the popular series out of Germany which features some of the highlight synthpop songs and exclusive remixes from the past year.   Check out the track list and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/CRCD003/Various-Artists-Electropop-3

NEW iTUNES TRACKS FROM LEIAHDORUS:

If you are interested in hearing what Leiahdorus is up to, and you’re an iTunes shopper, be sure to look up their new EP called “Sirens” which is a digital-only release at the moment.

BLUME PRE-ORDER

Also, for those of you who pre-ordered the awesome new Blume album, I just wanted to let you know that the shipment from the factory has been delayed a bit, apparently because of holiday closure.  Oh well.  But it should be here any moment at which time I’ll pop your order in the mail.

Thanks for your support!  Oh, and I’ve updated the radio player recently, so check it out here while you work or play at your computer:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player/

-Todd