Guardian Music — This Norwegian singer is an über Kylie who writes her own material – and we can't get her out of our headsHometown: London.The lineup: Monica Birkenes (vocals).The background: Unlike yesterday's new band, here is an artist who patently does not te... more info

Guardian Music — Brudenell Social Club, LeedsSinger La Roux recently pronounced the electro genre "over" – perhaps because of an upsurge of balding 1980s originals whose careers have been revived by young electro bands. Whatever the actual reason, younger bands do ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — But then again, when its the follow-up to the majesty of Ceremony and is itself followed-up by the perfection of Temptation, it is a bit easy to overlook just how good this sounded on its release back in September 1981:-mp3 : New Order - ProcessionQ... more info

ContactMusic — British rock stars including NEW ORDER's BERNARD SUMNER and SUEDE frontman BRETT ANDERSON have joined SIR ELTON JOHN in taking aim at SIMON COWELL's hit TV talent show THE... more info

Guardian Music — Last time was all about incertitude. Now here's a topic for all you early birds out there ...It must say something about my own insecurities that I take such great satisfaction from watching RR tick over 1000 comments, as it did this past week. I mea... more info

Guardian Music — A memorial headstone for Factory Records founder Tony Wilson has been unveiled in a Manchester cemetery this weekAs of this week, visitors to the Southern Cemetery in Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, will find among the rain-smudged stones a brand-new... more info

XLR8R — We couldn't agree more when Benz of Hot City describes the duo's eventual collaboration as "the Hot City vibe." Few artists ever define a unique sound, much less one that lasts, but so far Hot City is winning on both fronts; expertly treadi... more info

KEXP Seattle — Brooklyn band The Drums came in existence when former members of Elkland/Goat Explosion decided to put away synthesizers and pick up guitars. The result is and interesting juxtaposition of Joy Division, New Order, and The Beach Boys. The release of t... more info

Totally Fuzzy — jimmark66 said... Episode #194 of Jim's Child Of The '60s Now Posted!!! Once again, I have prepared a show filled with some great songs, some wit, and a great way to share songs that I enjoy. http://www.jimschild.blogspot.com (To listen to my shows, ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Not at all......but all the stuff from Propaganda this past two days has whetted my appetite for some of my favourite 80s clips:-mp3 : New Order - Age Of Consent mp3 : Martin Stephenson & The Daintees - Crocodile Cryer mp3 : Billy Bragg - Strange Thi... more info