Dot Dash - Shouting In The Rain (Hype 0311)

Another great track from Dot Dash off their 2012 Winter Garden Light album. Nice old skool alternative sounding track.

OMD English Electric 2013

OMD have announced a new album called English Electric due out this year. This track Decimal is taken from the forthcoming album.

Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZBNx6e3D_Q

The Man Who Sold The World - Nirvana / David Bowie

Video (Nirvana): http://youtu.be/fregObNcHC8
Video (David Bowie): http://youtu.be/6x5OubSeb-U

Inspired by recent posts by Tuco and Josh on a Radiohead cover of Nobody Does It Better and the new David Bowie song, respectively, I felt compelled to post a cover song that I love. Unless I'm mistaken, it's been a long time since I posted a cover track. Enjoy!

Deux - Golden Dreams (Hype 0310)

Some indie synth house from french outfit Deux. Nice!! Taken from their Golden Dreams EP. Maybe three years old but gets a release now.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVnZ8KNUmKA

Midge Ure Hugh's Room Toronto January 14, 2012 Setlist

I got to catch the first of two shows at Hugh's Room out in Roncesvalles. This was my first time at the venue which is a dinner/show type of place. Quite the different experience for a concert.

Opening band was an american outfit called Right The Stars, who ended up being Midge's backing band. Weird. Not sure how that came together. Here was Midge's setlist. He definately jumped all around his career.

1) I See Hope In The Morning Light (1991; Pure)
2) Love's Great Adventure (1984; The Collection; Ultravox)
3) Call Of The Wild (1986; Call of The Wild single)
4) Breathe (1996; Breathe)
5) Fade To Grey (1980; Visage; Visage)
6) Cold Cold Heart(1991; Pure)
7) Answers To Nothing (1988; Answers To Nothing)
8) Just For You (1988; Answers To Nothing)
9) No Regrets (1982; No Regrets single; Tom Rush Cover)
10) Vienna (1980; Vienna; Ultravox)
11) Dear God (1988; Answers To Nothing)
12) One Small Day (1984; Lament; Ultravox)
13) Hymn (1982; Hymn; Ultravox)
14) If I Was (1985; The Gift)
15) Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (1984; Lament; Ultravox)
Encore
16) Do They Know Its Christmas (1984; Band Aid)

Thanks to Andrew P for the picture.

Nobody Does It Better

Thought I would post this in honour of the recently deceased Marvin Hamlisch, brilliant legendary songsmith. They simply don't write songs like they used to and certainly not like he could.

For all you Bond/Skyfall fans - this one's my favourite Bond theme song ever (suck it Adele):

And here is a decent cover of the track by Radiohead - Thom Yorke calls this the "sexiest song ever". Who's going to argue with that?

David Bowie - Where Are We Now (Hype 0309)

David Bowie releases his first single in 10 years on his 66th Birthday. An epic glorious chill out piece. A prelude to a full album due out in March. Great video directed by Tony Oursler.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOyDTy9DtHQ

Prince - 1999 (Retro 038)

Because you wanted Prince. Classic track from 1982 by the Purple one off the album of the same title.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jONoomlYJsc

Sexual Harassment - We Want Prince (New/Old 007)

12 Inch funk track from 1984 put out on the Heat record label out of Ohio, USA. Yes, we want Prince.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QxXsxnS0jc

Veronica Falls - Teenage (Hype 0308)

New twangy single from Veronica Falls off their new album Waiting For Something To Happen. The band will be in Toronto at the Garrison on March 12, 2013. Nice!!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95CSaTrO2Fs

Courteeners - Lose Control (Hype 0307)

Well its a new year. I unfortunately slowed down in December on the posts. Life got chaotic and went up and down like a rollercoaster. But back with the Courteeners new single Lose Control. Happy New Year from the IKDK crew: Tuco, Dunstan and, myself

Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPCUUfZSO9A

Joe Tex - I Gotcha (Retro 037)

Thought I would post this familiar "oldie" before the year ends as 2012 marked 40 years since this joint dropped and 30 years since the passing of the esteemed author, Joe Tex. Should be familiar to Tarantino and/or Bernie Mac fans.

Gotta say I LOOOVVVE that Big Brass vintage sound.

Race Horses - My Year Abroad (Hype 0306)

Nice dark pop song from Race Horses off their album Furniture. Something about sucking bruising and blowing in Tokyo!!!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA-nBBjTLnc

Wang Chung - Dance Hall Days (Psychemagik Remix) (Hype 0305)

Wang Chung are back with a new album called Tazer Up and a brilliant remix of their classic eighties hit Dance Hall Days. The good news is that the remix keeps true to the original. Dreamy!!! Nice!!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScpUn8breiI

Chaos Chaos - My Hands (Hype 0304)

Nice catchy stacatto track from Chaos Chaos (formerly known as Smoosh). Definately a good change in direction.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SESF2RPinQ0