Hello friends of A Different Drum!   It has been a couple of weeks since my last update.   I have some new arrivals in the store that I’d like to tell you about…

NEW ARRIVALS:

Haberdashery “Tonight the Angels” $14 — The new album from the romantic synthpop act Haberdashery is now available, and it comes in a truly beautiful package, hardbound with an extended booklet of lyrics and original notes from the songwriting process.  It is totally classy and utterly collectible, and the best Haberdashery release yet!   You can watch a video for one of the songs from the album and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/88113100196-4/Haberdashery-Tonight-the-Angels

Riccardo Campa “The Italian Way” $15 — Here is another new release for fans of old-school Italo Disco flavored synthpop, with an utterly retro feel.   With 80’s flavored synths and beats accompanying the thickly accented vocals, it sounds like something pulled out of the European underground from 25 years ago.   Watch a video for one of the songs from the album and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SSR-00019/Riccardo-Campa-The-Italian-Way

Tiziana Rivale “True” $20 — Speaking of 80’s underground Italo Disco, here is a new album from Tiziana Rivale who has 80’s roots as well.  This new album is produced by Galaxy Hunter who has used her vocal talents before.   So, it maintains their strong, danceable Italo disco synthpop sound with the vocal diva adding her pizazz to the mix.  Watch the video preview for the album which presents many song snippets and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/TRCD001/Tiziana-Rivale-True

Various Artists “Blank & Jones Presents So80’s Volume 5″ (3CD) $30 — The amazing 80’s extended version collection that is being assembled by Blank & Jones keeps getting more and more impressive.   This “So80’s ” series may eventually go down as the best, most extensive, original 80’s extended version CD collection in history.   All I can say is, these producers know their stuff, and they keep pulling out some real gems.  Sure, at this point many of the original long versions have shown up elsewhere, but to have them pulled together in a single location, along with some real rarities, plus a bonus disc of beat-mixed tracks for party purposes…this one is making a case for itself.  Watch out “Best of Pop and Wave” you have a challenger!   See the complete track list and order the fifth volume here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/81428101010-4/Various-Artists-Blank-and-Jones-presents-So80s-So-Eighties-Volume-5

Thanks for your support.  Have a wonderful weekend!
-Todd

Hello friends of A Different Drum!  I have another little update for you with some fun new releases that may interest you.

First of all, I’ve updated the synthpop radio player which can be found here :

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

So, pop it open in a browser and listen to some tunes while you read the update…

NEW ARRIVALS:

Rename “The Collector” (limited promo MCD) $14 — This is the next ultra-limited promo CD single from Rename, following the sold-out promo for “The Hack” and the almost-gone “Play in the Rain” (I have the last few copies of that one).    This new single features four danceable versions of the title song which is dedicated to the faithful music collectors of the world.   You can order the CD single here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/NII-PRO-CDR-003/Rename-The-Collector-Limited-Promo-Single

Dekad “Monophonic” $20 — This new album from the French synthpop act Dekad is their best effort to day with dark, well produced synthpop tunes.   You can watch a video clip for the song “So Sorry” (a very good one) and you can order the cool import CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/BDMCD15/Dekad-Monophonic

ULTRA-COOL PRE-ORDER:

The following CD is on pre-order now.   If you order now, then you’ll be the first to receive a CD once my supply arrives.  Perhaps some of you hard-core synthpop fans remember a band from Idaho in the 90’s called TRANS ATLANTIC CRUSH?  Well, they’re back and better than ever!

Trans Atlantic Crush “Remember” $14 — This new album comes years after this American synthpop act seemed to vanish from the scene.  It is well worth the wait, sounding like a very smooth, catchy album.   It is like a great collection of new, romance-tinged Depeche Mode tracks, if you know what I mean.  It’s rich with atmosphere and strong vocal performances.   Pre-order the CD here and I’ll be sure to get enough for everybody who wants it right away:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/84512103989-4/Trans-Atlantic-Crush-Remember

As a side-note….

I will slowly begin to present more pre-orders of upcoming releases that are coming soon.  That way I can be sure to order the correct amount to make sure everybody gets one who wants one before I run out.  I’ve had some problems in the past when a surprising new arrivals gets here and I run out in the first day.   Since I’ll be focusing on new releases in the store, I want to give everybody a chance to get the CD’s they want BEFORE they run out.   Don’t want months to order what you want either, because I may be moving on to the next new releases at that point

Thanks for your support!
-Todd

Hello, this is Todd at A Different Drum.  I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!

It is time for a quick update, which includes a couple of very exciting things– a new CD from Cause & Effect, and a huge CD clearance!

First of all, this is now in stock:

Cause & Effect “Artificial Construct Part 2″ (CDEP) $8 — The first part of this new project from the synthpop masters was excellent, and so is the new set of four songs!   You can watch a music video for one of those songs, and order this collectible CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/88450156697-1/Cause-and-Effect-Artificial-Construct-Part-Two

Now…as I continue to work through A Different Drum’s business and evolve it into something that I can run part-time (due to time constraints with my other full-time job), I’ve just gone through my entire inventory and decided to clear out a lot of CD’s.   As you know, I’ve tried throughout the years to keep A Different Drum’s online store as a reflection of what I actually have in stock, sitting on the shelf.   Well, with less time and less money, I have to continue to down-size the number of CD’s actually kept in stock.

Once again I have moved many classic CD’s and even relatively new releases into the “discount bin”.  These CD’s are on clearance, which means they will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Once they are sold out, they will be deleted from the store’s website.  If you order one of them, and somebody else beat you to it, I’ll simply refund the amount for the sold-out CD and it will not be back-ordered.

HERE IS A LINK TO THE DISCOUNT BIN :

http://www.adifferentdrum.com/catalog/discount/

As I continue to trim-down the size of the store, I will turn my focus onto stocking hard-to-find, independently released synthpop CD’s only for a short time after they are released.   Thus, the store will be a valuable service to the CD collectors who want a one-stop source for the independent new releases.  I will not stock many CD’s that are available through many other online stores, but instead focus on the unique, boutique synthpop releases from around the world.  In other words, I probably won’t carry many 80’s re-releases, or titles from industrial cross-over bands that show up for $10 on Amazon.com after a month or two, or older albums by synthpop bands, etc.  I want to focus on the stuff that flies underneath the radar.   I’ll throw the spotlight on those releases, keeping only the newest items in stock.  I will probably announce pre-release orders more often as well, giving you plenty of chance to get a copy of the CD’s that interest you.

Whenever a new synthpop release is announced and brought into the store, I’ll also consider revisiting their older CD’s as a service to those who may have missed those previous titles, but I won’t stock things indefinitely.

I hope that makes sense.  I think it will help keep the store alive, interesting, and manageable as well.  I hope that I’m not scaring you away as a customer due to the down-sizing, because I really do appreciate your support, and I hope that I can keep A Different Drum interesting as a destination for the few, the proud, the synthpop crowd.

Now, as a little teaser for synthpop CD shoppers….there is an old 90’s act from Idaho called Trans Atlantic Crush.  Remember them?  Well guess what– they’re back!  A Different Drum’s store will have their CD in stock soon!   Also, there is a new, limited edition promo CD single coming from Rename for the ultra-collectors…and it’s even called “The Collector”.    More on those soon…

Thanks for your support, and I hope you find some valuable gems in the discount bin before they’re gone!
-Todd

PS.  I have two more “mystery boxes” left, if anybody wants to use this button to buy one:

http://www.adifferentdrum.com/box.php

Hello friends of A Different Drum!  Welcome to the weekend!  Well, this summer has proven to be very busy for me…at my other job, so I’m a bit slow with the updates. I’m sorry that you don’t hear from me as much as in the past.

There are three new titles to mention in this update, but I also want to throw something special at you for the summer.   So, for the next week I’m offering a special “mystery box of 25 CD’s” because I still have too many CD’s in storage.  Now I know many of you have been collecting CD’s for a long time, so if I throw a bunch of CD’s in a box, you’ll likely get some repeats.  But if you want to take the chance…maybe you’ll get some new ones to try, and you can give away the extras.     You can go to this temporary link and click on the button to order the box.  Sorry if you’re overseas, but the cost to ship a box there is about 4 times the cost of shipping in the USA, so I had to adjust the price up quite a bit for overseas customers.

Anyway, if you want a box of 25 CD’s, take a chance and see what you get.  Go to this page to buy it :

http://www.adifferentdrum.com/box.php

NEW ARRIVALS:

Rational Youth “City of Night 2011″ (MCD) $10 — In a continued effort to revamp and re-release classic tracks from this legendary Canadian synthpop act, you can now order the “City of Night” single which features all new versions in two different languages, plus the original.   See the track list and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/YUL13CDEP/Rational-Youth-City-of-Night-2011

Qkumba Zoo “letthelightin” $10 — This is the latest album from a pop band that has had a nice international following.   They play a poppy, sometimes synthy style with a little bit of an ethnic flavor.   You can play the video presentation to listen to a bunch of samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/82917110142-8/Qkumba-Zoo-letthelightin

Technology “Nachal nik Vselennoj” (MCD) $11 — This is the newest release from the popular Russian synthpop act “Technologia” (I can’t write it in the proper Russian alphabet).  There are several mixes and bonus tracks included on the CD totaling 11 tracks, which you can order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/PMR010/Technology-Nachal-nik-Vselennoj

That’s all for this brief update.  If any of you order the special mystery box, I’ll ship them as soon as I can.  I admit, I’m a bit slower in order fulfillment at the moment, but I’m doing the best I can with my limited time.

Also, I’m just completing sign-ups for the 2nd year of the VIP Subscriber program.  The first year was a great success with 11 unique, collectible CD releases (the last of which is yet to be shipped to original subscribers).   It looks like I may have about a dozen openings left for the new year of releases.   If you are interested, then be sure to let me know so you can subscribe in time to receive the new stuff.

Once again, A Different Drum’s label has turned almost entirely to the VIP release program now.  Of 13 releases from August 2010 - 2011 only 2 of them have been available through the website or through the general market.   The others were automatically shipped to subscribers and instantly became rarities, with only a few remaining copies being available directly from the artists to their fans.

Because of the nature of the current CD market, this is the option I’ve decided to take to allow A Different Drum to continue releasing new artists and new music to an audience that really wants a physical product, but without driving the business further in debt and creating unused piles of extra inventory.    I’d rather see fun synthpop CD’s that gain more value to collectors over time than CD’s that diminish in value because of overstock.   Anyway…that’s why the VIP program is becoming the heart and soul of A Different Drum’s label.

Thanks for your support!  It is very much appreciated!
-Todd

Hello once again from A Different Drum.   Several interesting new releases have arrived in the store this week.  Let’s take a look…

NEW ARRIVALS:

Endless Shame “Generation Blind” $20 — This is the new studio album from a very exciting synthpop act that has been making a splash.  Their high-energy approach and intensity make them instantly catchy and danceable.  This new album is released on a new label out of Italy, and it’s very much worth adding to your collection.  Watch a music video for one of the songs, and order the new CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/EKPCD004/Endless-Shame-Generation-Blind

Vision Talk “Distances” $20 — Their first two albums have been very popular sellers with fans of traditional synthpop (the first has been sold-out for a while now).  This new album once again presents their retro-flavored sound with catchy tunes and bouncy synths, including some fun remix bonus tracks.  Order the new CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/CRCDVT03/Vision-Talk-Distances

Restricted Area “Core Excess” $26 — If you’ve been following hard-edged synthpop and EBM for years and have been a customer of A Different Drum, you’ve probably heard of Restricted Area before.  They blend synthpop and old-school EBM with the Nitzer Ebb-style danceable energy.   Every few years they re-emerge with new material.  This import features two CD’s (”Core Excess” and “Underdog”) which continue to present their hard-hitting sound.  Check out a video and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/EKPCD005/Restricted-Area-Core-Excess

Head-less “Imperfect Mensch” $20 — This is another underground synthpop / EBM band from Germany that never goes away.  Every few years they are back with more German-style, dark synthpop and futurepop.   You can pick up their new CD right here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/404256413087-4/Head-Less-Imperfect-Mensch

System “Circle of Infinite Radius” $20 — This Swedish synthpop act follows the early roots of Kraftwerk, with very robotic sounds and analog synthesizer textures.   This is the latest album for those who want pure, old-school, yet futuristic electronics.   Order the new CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/PRODCD028/System-Circle-of-Infinite-Radius

I’ve been pretty busy this summer with my other job which has been giving me a lot of work hours, so I’m a bit slower shipping orders the last couple of weeks.  But I’ll stay on top of it and appreciate every order that comes through.  It helps keep this little piece of the independent music world alive and kicking just a bit longer.
I haven’t had a chance to update the radio player with tracks from these new releases yet, but I will this week, so stay tuned.

Thanks!
-Todd

Hello friends of A Different Drum!   It’s time for another new music update.  Here is what rolled into the store this week…

NEW ARRIVALS:

Endless Shame “Halo” (limited edition CDR single) $11 — This is a limited edition CDR release of the latest single by Endless Shame.  There are four tracks, including three versions of the title track and a bonus, packaged in a full color sleeve.  You can listen to the title track and order the limited edition here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/EKPMCD001/Endless-Shame-Halo-Limited-Edition-CDR

Distain “On / Off” $20 — Back with a new album, which would be their 6th studio album, this German synthpop act is a regular fixture in the scene.  Check out the video for one of the two German-language tracks on the album and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/EZ11C581/Distain-On-Off

Hidden Place “Weather Station Early Works” $16 — This CD features some early tracks from the atmospheric synthpop band Hidden Place, with airy female vocals combined with a gothic-tinged male vocalist, and a somewhat darkwave approach, they tend to appeal to fans of different tastes.  This collection is a bit more experimental than their newer material.  Order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/TW181/Hidden-Place-Weather-Station-Early-Works

Hyperbubble “Drastic Cinematic” $12 — This latest album from the analog-synthesize act that specializes in bouncy tunes now takes a slightly different turn.  The synths are still the highlight, but this one is less pop-oriented and plays like a robot-infested, instrumental, electronic movie soundtrack for a B-movie sci-fi film.  It’s actually pretty fun.   Order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/BGUM018/Hyperbubble-Drastic-Cinematic

Various Artists “Depeche Mode Tributo Argentino Vol. 1″ $16 — Of course, this scene is long overrun with Depeche Mode tributes, but they keep coming.  Here is one from Argentina featuring all electronic underground bands from that country.  It is an interesting one, including a Spanish language version of Route 66, no less.  Order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/DM0001/Various-Artists-Depeche-Mode-Tributo-Argentino-Volume-1

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  Thanks for your support and friendship!
-Todd

Hello once again from A Different Drum.   It has been a couple of weeks since my last update.  I have a few new arrivals to talk about today, so let’s get started…

NEW ARRIVALS:

Emmon “Nomme” $20 — This is a limited edition release of the 3rd Emmon full-length album.   There are only 500 available worldwide.  This ultra-cool synthpop / new wave gal knows her stuff, making catchy songs with unique personality and polish.  You can watch two videos for songs from the new album, and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/WONDERE32/Emmon-Nomme

Clan of Xymox “Darkest Hour” $15 — One of the legends of the darkwave genre is back with a new studio album.   With roots in the 80’s that spanned from new wave to electronica to gothic rock, they’ve continues to appeal to fans of several different underground styles through the years.  Order the new CD album here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MET721/Clan-of-Xymox-Darkest-Hour

Hurts “Illuminated” (MCD) $11 — It may seem like almost every song from the Hurts album “Happiness” is coming out on a single.  Well, that’s because every song on the album is worthy of a single.   However, the singles don’t provide much in the way of bonus tracks.  This one has a nice bonus as it includes “Better Than Love (Freemasons Pegasus Club Mix)” as an added extra.  Still, Hurts is a band worth collecting.  I imagine they have what it takes to get very big with time.  Order the CD single here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/88697897562-1/Hurts-Illuminated

Synthetixxx “Magia de Cuatro” $18 — Though this CD is imported from Russia, it features high energy synthpop sung in the Spanish language.  With strong female leads, and a style that borders sometimes on club trance music, it has appeal to electronic music fans of varying tastes.   There is a song you can hear (not official video) on A Different Drum’s website, and you can order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SA002/Synthetixxx-Magia-de-Cuatro

Ou Est le Swimming Pool “The Golden Year” $22 — OK, they have a strange band name, but these guys are joining in the new wave revival that seems to be growing in the indie music scene with bands like Mirrors, Hurts, and White Lies gaining some mainstream popularity, if not in the USA, then in Europe.   These guys also have a punchy sound and new wave flavor that seems to be propelling them to an impressive level of success.   Check out a couple of their videos and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/FM01CD/Ou-Est-Le-Swimming-Pool-The-Golden-Year

Also…

If you missed out the last time I got a few copies of the limited edition tour CD “Broken by Silence” by MIRRORS, then here’s your 2nd change.  I managed to snag a few more. You can order the limited edition tour CD by MIRRORS right here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MIRRORS001/Mirrors-Broken-By-Silence-Limited-Edition-Tour-CD

I’ve updated the synthpop radio player with a couple of new tracks, so enjoy it here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player/

Thanks for your support!
-Todd

Hello, this is Todd from A Different Drum.  I’m sorry that I’ve been silent the last couple of weeks.  I’ve had a lot going on with other jobs and aspects of life, but I’m trying to keep things interesting here at A Different Drum too, the job I love

Here are some new releases that have rolled in, and more are on the way, a little at a time.  I hope you find something to your liking

NEW ARRIVALS:

Mesh “An Alternative Solution” (limited edition 2CD) $18 — Featuring an abundance of remixes of songs from the band’s last album, this limited edition will make fans happy, because more Mesh is always a good thing, right?   Check out the track list and order the limited edition 2CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MET722/Mesh-An-Alternative-Solution-Limited-Edition+

Rational Youth “Dancing On the Berlin Wall” (MCD) $10 — Another classic old-school synthpop band is back, re-issuing the song “Dancing on the Berlin Wall” in both English and German versions with new remixes as well.  The single includes the original 1982 version plus new extended mixes.   You can see the track list and listen to one of the versions through the video, and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/YUL12CDEP/Rational-Youth-Dancing-On-the-Berlin-Wall

Level 2.0 “Battle Sight Zero” $14 — This hard-hitting futurepop / industrial dance band is back with another high-energy album.  The vocals are presented with an edge and the stabbing synth sounds and pounding beats will keep you moving.  You can listen to a song from the album and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/NR050/Level-2.0-Battle-Sight-Zero

Cold in May “Gone Away With the Memories” $18 — This Russian import CD is a nice find for fans of dark synthpop and darkwave music.  The production is solid and the vocals go from breathy and sinister to clean and melodic.  You can watch a couple of videos for songs from the album and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/NR050/Level-2.0-Battle-Sight-Zero

Various Artists “Blank and Jones Presents So80s / So Eighties / Volume 4″ (3CD) $30 — This fourth set in the series is every bit as good as the others, kicking off with a disc of non-stop mix from Blank and Jones and then the original long versions of many classic 80’s tracks from the big names to the one-hit-wonders.  See the complete track list and order the 3CD set here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/81428101007-4/Various-Artists-Blank-and-Jones-presents-So80s-So-Eighties-Volume-4

I have also updated the synthpop radio with a couple new songs from the above releases.  You can always listen to the stream here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player

Thanks for your support!
-Todd

Hello once again from A Different Drum!   I have a few new releases here that I’d like to tell you about, so let’s go…

NEW ARRIVALS:

Zynic “Fire Walk With Me” $20 — This is an excellent new synthpop act imported from Germany with strong production and catchy, smooth vocals.   They stand as one of the new bands to watch and will appeal to fans of the 90’s synthpop underground as well.   Listen to one of their songs and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/CRCDZC02/Zynic-Fire-Walk-With-Me

Hurts “Sunday” (MCD) $11 — The blitz of hit singles continues to move forward with Hurts.  This latest single is for the collectors, featuring the title track plus a bonus song “Live Like Horses”.   For those of us who are anxious for a new album, this will have to keep us content a bit longer.   Watch the music video and order the single here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/88697821322-8/Hurts-Sunday

Galaxy Hunter “Walk On Water - Spacesynth Odyssey” (2CD) $20 — This is a band that has touched on synthpop sounds from 30 years ago, playing a combination of instrumental “spacesynth” music as well as Italo Disco flavored vocal tunes.   Well, this newest release is imported from Poland and features two CD’s which nicely cover both dimensions    There is a disc of vocal laden tunes, and another disc with the instrumental stuff including a few tracks from their previous albums.   You can watch a music video for one of the songs and order the 2CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/XDV0001/Galaxy-Hunter-Walk-on-Water-Spacesynth-Odyssey

Various Artists “Electropop 6″ $18 — The compilations in this series continue to come out at a steady pace, always featuring some of the latest synthpop tunes from around the world in exclusive remixes and extended versions.   You’ll find some bands that you know as well as many that you don’t.   There are tracks by acts like Mooger, I Hate This Place, Oblique, Vangard, etc.  So, explore the latest in synthpop and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/CRCD006/Various-Artists-Electropop-6

Various Artists “Radio Fresh 80’s” (2CD) $26 — This new import compilation has quite a number of the “unusual” songs from the 80’s.  We’ve all seen the sets that have the same old hits over and over again, but how many are there with artists like these?   I haven’t even heard of some of them!  I like the inclusion of P4F (Propaganda for Frankie) which blended the excellent songs “P. Machinery” with “Relax” as well as the classic track “Jabdah” by spacesynth pioneers KOTO.  Check out the unique track list yourself and order the 2CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/ZYX82444-2/Various-Artists-Radio-Fresh-80s

I haven’t quite updated the radio player with a couple new songs from the above releases, but I’ll get that done during the day today so you can kick back and listen to fresh new music.  Of course, I wouldn’t mind if you purchased CD’s by the bands you enjoy after listening

http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player

Thanks for your support!
-Todd

Hello, this is Todd at A Different Drum.  I hope that this update finds you well.   It’s been more than 2 weeks since the last update.  There’s a reason for the silence…I haven’t seen too many new releases come in for a while.  There are several “on the way” but they are taking a long time to hit my doorstep.  So, I’m going to go ahead and talk about the two new releases that HAVE arrived…

NEW ARRIVALS:

Toxic-N-Blue “Charm Noir” $20 — I’ve had previous limited edition CD singles in from this German act, and now we have the full album.  It reminds me of a lot of the 90’s synthpop releases that came out of Germany, with touches of Beborn Beton, Blind Passengers, and old And One, etc.   It is worth checking out if you enjoy the sound.    You can listen to a track on the video presentation, and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/002SYA/Toxic-N-Blue-Charm-Noir

Also, listen to a track on the synthpop radio player here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player/

Various Artists “Trinity” $18 — This is actually a cool collaboration concept CD out of Russia.  It features three bands covering each others’ songs– Mechanical Apfelsine, Purple Fog Side, and Haloed Ghost.   This is a limited, numbered edition and has some nice stuff for the synthpop collector.    Order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SPR122/Various-Artists-Trinity-Russian-Synthpop-Collaboration

Also, listen to a track on the synthpop radio player here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player/

Also, feel free to revisit the “Discount Bin” part of the store if you haven’t been there lately.  You may find some clearance items there which would be very welcome in your CD collection.   These are typically items that won’t be back in stock once they are gone.  See what you can get cheap here :

http://www.adifferentdrum.com/catalog/discount/

VIP SUBSCRIBER NEWS:

Just a quick piece of info for the VIP Subscribers who support the limited edition CD’s from A Different Drum’s label…

You should all be receiving the release from April, if you haven’t already.  Those were shipped some days ago.   I think that AvantGarde album turned out quite delightful and the subscribers are going to have it in their physical CD collection.

The May release will be the new album “Berlin Sky” by INTUITION.   This third studio album is a true gem.   It has been waiting in the wings for a CD release for a couple of years.  The band decided to put it out digitally, and you can buy it as a download already through Bandcamp here :  http://intuitionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/berlin-sky

But of course the VIP’s will have a limited edition CD of the album– only 300 worldwide!

If you are a current subscriber (or somebody looking into the program) I’d be interested in your feedback on an idea.  I’m wondering if VIP’s would be interested in upping the monthly fee a bit if we added a limited edition remix single or EP every two months as an extra collectors’ item.  I’ve always loved the idea of singles, but they are obviously only interesting for collectors.   Let me know what you think.

Thanks for your support!
-Todd