Well, I don’t have a few of the wanted items from Europe yet. It seems a package is lingering over the ocean longer than hoped. So, I hope some of you remain patient. I WILL have the Erasure single eventually…hopefully not after everybody has already purchased it elsewhere 
While I’m waiting for the big box to arrive, there are some other new underground releases you’ll want to check out:
NEW ARRIVALS:
Obscenity Trial “Soulstrip” $22 — This is the third full-length release from the popular German act that combines darkwave moods with synthpop tunes. They mostly sing in English, with a couple of cool German language tracks tossed in. You can listen to audio samples and order the CD here as well as watch a music video of one the songs:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/RMT004/Obscenity-Trial-Soulstrip
Dawnfine “Imperfect Thoughts” $16 — This new import from Brazil features a new synthpop act that is based on the classic Depeche Mode philosophy– traditional synths and melancholy vocals. You can listen to samples of the songs and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SD01/Dawnfine-Imperfect-Thoughts
Anosphere “Nation of Love” $18 — This is one of the rising stars of the space-synth sub-genre featuring melodic, poppy synthesizer tunes. There is always a retro vibe, and minimal vocal tidbits (usually with robot effects). This new CD features several new tracks and some new remixes of previously heard songs. Listen to audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/NWRCD005/Anosphere-Nation-of-Love
Elevated Sins “Blue” $10 — This CD introduces a new synthpop underground act from Chicago. The thoughtful lyrics are accompanied by mid-tempo beats, interesting synth soundscapes, and nice vocal melodies. Listen to the audio samples and order this debut CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/BNDPCD03/Elevated-Sins-Blue
New songs are loaded and playing on the synthpop station now:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player
Another update coming very soon!
-Todd
