Hello friends of A Different Drum and fans of cool, electronic pop music!   It’s time for another weekly update.   Let’s jump right into this week’s new releases!

NEW ARRIVALS:

Various Artists “Electropop 2″ $18 — This is the second in the limited edition series out of Germany that features a lot of exclusive and rare remixes of cool tracks by some of the shining stars of the underground.  You’ll find fun stuff by bands like Emmon, Marlow, Rubikon, Rupesh Cartel, Alaska Highway, and more.   Check out the entire track list and order you limited edition here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=CRCD002

Also, if you didn’t pick up the first volume in this series, which is near selling out, I’ve still got a few in stock and have dropped the price to clear the last few copies out of the store:

Various Artists “Electropop 1″ $14
See the track list and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=ERCD001

Endless Shame “Pure” (MCD) $4 — A Different Drum is proud to introduce yet another great Swedish band that you won’t want to miss!  The PURE single offers a song that is purely energetic, purely catchy, and a pure electronic pop pleasure with instant club appeal. Endless Shame jumps to the top of the synthpop underground and makes a run at electronic music fans everywhere with a release that offers everything you’d want from a classic maxi-single including a handful of mixes that includes an old-fashioned extended version, a chill-out version, plus a club mix of yet another album track.    (Synthpop Addict Club members need not order.)
Hear track samples, watch a live TV performance, and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=ADDCD1296

Saudade “Like You” (MCD) $4 — I once again visit some songs originally written in the late 80’s and releases them for the modern synthpop underground under the name, Sauade. With an approach that is raw and sincere, I happily presents these quirky, memorable songs for those who wish to listen and share the experience.  (Synthpop Addict Club members need not order.)
Listen to track samples, watch the fun, no-budget videos featuring C-3PO and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=ADDCD1301

And, because I’ve been asked a couple of times, I’ll quickly mention that both the “Like You” and “Bad Dreams” maxi-singles from my Saudade project are NOT part of a future album.   The songs from those two releases (including bonus tracks) are exclusive to these CD maxi-singles and won’t be on any regular album.

VNV Nation “Reformation 01″ (US edition 2CD+DVD) $26 — We now have the US edition of the VNV Nation new double-disc + DVD release.  It is less pricey than the import that I had in stock before.  Pick it up now to get the rare remixes and all the live tracks.
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=ARC-1

I Satellite “Bubbleboy” (limited edition 12-inch vinyl) $11 — For those of you who like to collect cool vinyl, particularly for modern synthpop, which is a rare thing, I now have the 12-inch vinyl of “Bubbleboy” by I Satellite in stock, featuring several remixes, and pressed on BLUE vinyl.  It’s cool.   See the tracks and order yours here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/artist.php?n=WRLC001

THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL DEAL:

Thanks to those who took advantage of the last special-offer (three CD”s for one low price) from the last email update.   I’ll do another special for this week.   If you are interested in this special package deal, just send me an email at todd@adifferentdrum.com and let me know.  I’ll send you an invoice which you can click to complete payment.    Here’s the deal this week:

Cool, down-tempo tunes for chilling out, or simply enjoying with the lights off:
ALIEN SKIN “Don’t Open Till Doomsday”
COLOR THEORY “Something Beautiful”
VARIOUS ARTISTS “Synthpop for a Darkened Room 3″
Total price = $10  (shipping added)

CLEARANCE T-SHIRT:

We have a few of the dark red w/ black DISREFLECT t-shirts left after the new release promotion.  There are only about 8 of the original 30 still here, and I’m putting them on clearance for $5 each on the homepage.   To see sizes and grab yours, jump to the t-shirt page here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/catalog.php?tshirts

That is all for this week’s update.  Short and sweet
Once again, I invite you to “befriend” me on Facebook, or look up A Different Drum and join the fan club.  I’m happy to keep in touch with people there.     You can also follow A Different Drum on Twitter :
http://www.twitter.com/adifferentdrum

Not everything I say there is exciting, but it is kind of fun to read what people are doing and keep in touch.  This internet thing is becoming very social!

Thanks,
Todd