Cross Rhythms — Release International calls for repeal of tough anti-religion laws more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Clive Langer is best known as a producer who, with his parter Alan Winstanley, were one of the most successful, sought-after production teams of the '80s and '90s. They twiddled knobs for Elvis Costello (Punch the Clock), Dexy's Midnig... more info

Popdose — We’re going to do something a little different – rather than a straight review, we’re going to premiere for you the debut album from Norway’s Lovespeake.  And if giving you all ten songs isn’t enough, we’re also including their video for... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Midge in his Ultravox days... As mentioned, Midge Ure will be part of this year's Retro Futura tour, along with fellow '80s-era artists Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins), Howard Jones, China Crisis and Katrina (of The Waves) -- that hits NYC... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — A whole bunch of '80s new wave acts (or members of them) will be puttin' on the hits this summer via the Retro Futura Tour. Thompson Twins singer Tom Bailey and Howard Jones headline this package tour that also... more info

Guardian Music — He could have been a rugby player, but this boy From Nowhere has turned to folkie-endorsed electronic music instead. Think Paul Simon jamming with PrinceReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Liverpool.The lineup: Dan Croll (vocals), Fabian Prynn (d... more info

Guardian Music — If you miss Japan and China Crisis, the soothing, early-80s synth pop sound of this lovely band will ease your painHometown: London.The lineup: Rollo Smallcombe, Kevin Emre, Andrew Ford, Tom Jones.The background: Here's a lovely little new band for y... more info

Guardian Music — (Domino)Once Shoreditch's answer to Zelig, popping up in the background of every micro-trend, Dev Hynes has relocated to the States. His music has changed, too, the delicate folk of Lightspeed Champion shed in favour of the sound of the 80's British ... more info

Guardian Music — With vocals that are pure Liverpool via Los Angeles, this Merseyside group are more New Order than Beatles old orderHometown: Liverpool.The lineup: Andrew Hunt, Thomas Gorton, Nicholas Hunt, Christopher Hutchinson and David Berger.The background: It ... more info

ContactMusic — A 1980s nostalgia concert set to star Soft Cell's Marc Almond and Kim Wilde has been cancelled. Kid Creole and The Coconuts, China Crisis, and Captain Sensible were also due to perform at The 80s Show 2011 in a park in Shrewsbury, England on 15 Ju... more info