I Turn the Music Up
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Next week Tony-winning artist Duncan Sheik is releasing an album of 80s covers including tunes from The Smiths, Depeche Mode, The Cure, etc. Not usually a fan of covers albums, but Nada Surf changed that all for me with last year's stellar If I Had a Hi-Fi. Should be interesting to hear what Sheik does with these dark synthy classics.
Check out his cover of New Order's Love Vigilante here.
Updated:The album was released today. Download it(iTunes).
Wisely is reuniting with his trio. It's a Willie Wisely Trio Reunion naturally enough. All four members of the original band are playing a few select gigs this summer for the first time in 18 years to celebrate the release of a new album called True. Get a video preview here and check out tour dates here.
Brendan Benson's classic Lapalco is getting the remaster/reissue treatment. Two digital releases and two vinyl releases. Take your pick and you'll be treated to a bonus track or b-sides! Don't know Brendan Benson?! Oh boy, you have much to learn.
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Also of note, Brendan has been working on his new album. Even The Posies have stopped by to contribute! Can't wait.