Another week has rolled by and it is time to unleash a couple of new releases on the awaiting synthpop junkies :-)

First of all, I have a special CD package deal on EBay if you'd like to pick up something inexpensive for yourself, for a friend, for family, for that person at the dance club that you've had your eye on, or for the DJ so they can get a hint of what to play.   Whatever you want to do with it, it's too good a deal to pass up for $9.99 for 7 releases.  Go here and look at the deal  which is listed several times:

http://myworld.ebay.com/adiffe

NEW ARRIVALS:

Saudade "The Guts to Be Good" $6 -- Well, this is my own little project where I've been expressing some of my feelings and musical inclinations in song.  I don't claim to be a synthpop superstar, by any stretch of the imagination, but I do feel like my music is sincere and interesting, drawing heavy influences from my quirky, new wave 80's roots.  The previous two singles I've released ("Bad Dreams" and "Like You") were remakes of old songs I'd written in the 80's as a teenage.   However, this collection features new songs from 2008 and 2009.   You can read all the nitty gritty details describing what went into this release by reading my last blog entry here : 
http://toddiovision.wordpress.com/
If you'd like to listen to audio samples, watch a few of the related no-budget videos, and order the CD, then you may do so here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/ADDCD1302/Saudade-The-Guts-to-Be-Good

Digital Machine "Many Correct Words (Russian)" $18 -- This is one of the newer quality synthpop bands from Russia that sings primarily in the Russian language.  The sound on this album is very crisp and enticing.  The vocals are top notch and the songs have just the right amount of bounce and catchy melodies.   Even if you don't understand Russian, you should find yourself enjoying this cool synthpop.   Check out the audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/PMR005/Digital-Machine-Many-Correct-Words

Various Artists "Retro Electro" (2CD) $26 -- This is an interesting double-disc release imported from Germany that takes some old synthesizer dance tracks from artists like Hypnosis, Laserdance, Cetu Javu, Robotiko Rejekto (who they call Rejected Robots) and remixes them for a new, club-friendly sound that feels at home with today's more mainstream dance sounds.  There is just enough of the "retro" mixed in with the housey beats to keep it fun for those of us who like the old school.   Check out the track list here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/ZYX82246-2/Various-Artists-Retro-Electro

PRE-ORDER NOW:

This cool CD is still available for pre-order, due to be released in arrive here in about 10 days.  You can order now to have it shipped once available:

Endless Shame "Unspoken Words" $12 -- The latest album from Endless Shame presents the perfect combination of high energy, futurepop dance music with classical, catchy synthpop. Sing along and dance yourself into a frenzy as you enjoy one edgy anthem after another.  Listen to audio samples and pre-order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/ADDCD1297/Endless-Shame-Unspoken-Words

NOTE Concerning new ASSEMBLAGE 23 album:

I'm sure many of you know that there is a new Assemblage 23 album called "Compass" out this week.  Well, I don't have it yet.  Sorry!  I had planned to stock the limited 2CD edition offered by Metropolis Records, but then found out that the limited edition was not being shipped to any "other stores" right now...only the regular edition.  The label wants to keep the 2CD exclusive to their direct customers for a while, though I'm told I'll eventually be able to get it. 

Since I know most of my customers are collectors and big music fans, I figured you would want the limited 2CD edition (not the regular) so I didn't bother stocking an edition that you wouldn't want.  Plus, I'd hate to sell you a regular edition now, only so you could discover the limited edition later and feel like you'd been ripped-off.  

Anyway, it's up to you.  Jump over to the Metropolis Records homepage if you're in a hurry to pick it up.  Or, you can wait on me.  I'll probably get a few copies of the regular edition in my next order, but I'm keeping my eyes and ears open for when I'll be able to get the limited edition for my good customers.   Thanks for your understanding.

There should be some more new releases arriving here very soon, so I'll be in touch again.  Thanks!

-Todd