Berlin to Release New Album ANIMAL Tomorrow

BERLIN, the groundbreaking synth-electro-pop band fronted by the enigmatic TERRI NUNN, will release their seventh studio album, Animal, tomorrow - September 17th via Something-Music/INgrooves Fontana. Animal incorporates modern electronic dance music, yet remains true to the groundbreaking synth-electro-pop sounds and amazing vocals that continue to define BERLIN.

Animal is the result of NUNN's re-ignited love affair with current electronic music, and the feeling that BERLIN could make a unique statement in the EDM [electronic dance music] milieu. "It's still my favorite medium. I've loved it since I met John [Crawford, original Berlin bassist) in 1979, when he wanted to bring electronic music to America, because it wasn't here yet," she recalls.

To celebrate the album's release, NUNN and her band will be the special guests of The Grammy Museum for an intimate Q&A conversation discussing the new album and Berlin's career. As part of The Drop: Berlin will be the latest program to broadcast live on AXS TV, the premier television destination for live events, breaking news and as-they-are-happening trends in the worlds of pop culture, music, fashion and entertainment.

BERLIN will forever be recognized as the American progenitor of electro-pop artistry with sensually appealing lyrics. Few bands emerging from the era of BERLIN have achieved as far-reaching and long-lasting an impact and, rarely, such a timeless array of musical grooves. The Los Angeles-based band made its first national impression with the provocative single "Sex (I'm A...)" from the platinum-selling debut EP Pleasure Victim in 1982. "The Metro" and "No More Words" were also chart toppers, but it was the unforgettable, intimate, and strikingly beautiful love song, "Take My Breath Away" that took the band to another level. The ballad's defining role in the Tom Cruise film, Top Gun, helped solidify BERLIN's everlasting place in American pop-culture. The song was a #1 international hit and received both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for "Best Original Song" in 1986.

Richard Blade, celebrity DJ and authority on Big '80's music, has christened the album by saying "...quite honestly, it's great. I think her best since "Pleasure Victim". The title track "Animal" rocks plus there are two incredible ballads on it and some terrific EDM style cuts. Plus the cover is SMOKIN' HOT!"

Since the band's formation, TERRI NUNN and BERLIN have received a total of twelve gold and platinum album awards andNUNN's unyielding influence has earned her the #11 spot on VH1.com's "100 Greatest Women in Rock." Currently, NUNN also hosts the radio show Unbound with Terri Nunn on 88.5 FM KCSN Los Angeles with co-host Wendy Liebman. During the show, the two provide their listening audience with a Saturday night soundscape of great music, interviews and NUNN's personal take on a wide variety of lively topics.

A major fall tour will be announced shortly. Joining NUNN on the road will be Carlton Bost on guitars (Orgy, Deadsy) keyboardist, Dave Schulz (Goo Goo Dolls, General Public) and long-time drummer, Chris Olivas.

BERLIN on Tour:

September 17 Grammy Museum Los Angeles, CA **

September 21 Honda Center - JACK FM show Anaheim, CA

September 28 South Carolina Pride! Festival Colombia, SC

October 10 Belly Up Solana Beach, CA

November 15 Trees Dallas, TX

November 16 Austin Fan Fest Austin, TX

**Special Engagement - American Express pre-purchase not open to buying public

More dates TBA

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