Hello again from A Different Drum!  I got quite a pile of new CD’s in this week, so let us jump into that pile right away!

NEW ARRIVALS:

Galaxy Hunter “Running High” $15 — Already known as one of the premier “spacesynth” acts in the underground, Galaxy Hunter now incorporates more male and female vocals and aims at the retro, Italo-disco audience with a very 80’s sounding album.   Yes, this is a throw-back to a sound from 25 years ago, and they do a great job of it.  Listen to the audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SSR00014/Galaxy-Hunter-Running-High

In Strict Confidence “La Parade Monstrueuse” (Limited Fan Box) $34 — I got just a few of the imported Limited Edition Fan Box of the new In Strict Confidence album for the collectors and fans who would like to pick one up.  These come in a very nice box with a bonus disc featuring 10 extra tracks and a couple video clips.   There are also other printed and promotional extras in there, though I haven’t opened one up to look closely at the contents.   Anyway, once I’ve sold the few copies I have, then I won’t be restocking this rarity, so first come, first serve.   See the track list and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MINUS040.2/In-Strict-Confidence-La-Parade-Monstrueuse-Limited-Fan-Box

In Strict Confidence “Silver Bullets” (MCD) $12 — And since these guys are really prolific with their limited edition releases, you can also pick up the limited single for “Silver Bullets” which features 8 tracks, including 5 remixes and 3 bonuses.   You can see that track list and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MINUS039/In-Strict-Confidence-Silver-Bullets

Sadman “9th and Last Life” (limited edition in tin-200 worldwide) $24 — Here is a band from Sweden that I enjoy.  Their first album “Cold in the State of Me” was a nice intro to the band, and this 2nd album builds on their cool sound that blends minimalist synths, dramatic choruses and a quasi-A-Ha vocal sound.  They have moments similar to Michigan or Northern Territories.  I only have a few of the limited edition which comes packaged in a tin along with a band button and extra photo.  There are only 200 of this edition worldwide.  I’ll get the regular edition import a bit later.   Check out the audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MEMO108L/Sadman-9th-and-Last-Life-Limited-Edition-in-Tin-200-Copies

Diorama “Child of Entertainment” (MCD) $11 — This new CD single spotlights a very cool song by one of the dark, semi-gothic synthpop bands in the scene.   It is catchy, danceable, and edgy.   There are 5 versions of the song on the single plus two bonus tracks.  You can listen to the song by watching the video, and you can order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/A119/Diorama-Child-of-Entertainment

State of the Union “Dancing In the Dark” (MCD) $12 — At first I thought I was ordering a new album by State of the Union, but once it arrived I saw that it was a single.   Why the confusion?  Well, there are a whopping 15 tracks on this thing!  They are ALL remixes of the title tracks, so…knock yourself out with this new, import club single!  See the tracks and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/FACT3132/State-of-the-Union-Dancing-In-the-Dark

Destroid “Silent World EP” (CDEP) $14 — This is a project produced by Daniel Myer, the mastermind of Haujobb with nice, deep vocals by Sebastian Ullmann.   This introductory EP features 9 tracks with only a couple of remixes, so it is truly a mini-album.   The title track is the standout synthpop hit.  You can listen to audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SCAN085/Destroid-Silent-World-EP

X-Divide “X (Forever)” (MCD) $12 — This is a new single offering from a new European act produced by Vasi Vallis of Namnambulu and Frozen Plasma, and the sound is noticeably similar to those bands.  There are three versions of the main song, “Forever” plus 3 bonus tracks.   You can listen to the song by watching the video and you can order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/FACT3122/X-Divide-X-Forever

Nitzer Ebb “Catalogue” (5CD) $46 — OK Ebbheads!  This box features 5 of the band’s album all remastered and packaged together for the collectors.   Get all the back catalog from one of the pioneers of EBM!    See the complete track list including bonus tracks and order the box here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/EBBBOX2/Nitzer-Ebb-Catalogue-5-Album-Box

Is that enough new stuff for you?   I hope not, because I’ll undoubtedly have more soon

Thanks for your support, and have a wonderful weekend!
-Todd