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He is Scottish, met one of his wives while performing at the Narara festival outside Gosford and his greatest fame came when his band Simple Minds soundtracked one of the quintessential American teen movies of the 1980s, The Breakfast Club. However, there is something quite appropriate about Jim Kerr being the co-owner of the Hotel Villa Angela in Taormina, Sicily, where he has lived for more than a decade. In Australia in the late '70s and early '80s, listening to the early Simple Minds albums - whose cool, rhythmic and horizon-gazing sounds had roots in the art and electronic music of German acts in particular - seemed like a fabled place of high intellect and great style; certainly in comparison with the quotidian suburban life in Sydney. As Kerr explains, he had had those same European dreams in his Glasgow home.

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Steven Wilson's 'Home Invasion' Concert Film to Release in 4K Ultra HD Photo Steven Wilson's 'Home Invasion' Concert Film to Release in 4K Ultra HD
by Josh Sharpe - December 17, 2024

Steven Wilson has announced details of a live film - Home Invasion: In Concert at the Royal Albert Hall – available for the first time on 4K Ultra High Definition on February 21, 2025....

Utah Saints to Reissue Out-of-Print Eponymous Debut Album Photo Utah Saints to Reissue Out-of-Print Eponymous Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - September 13, 2024

Utah Saints announced the reissue of their debut album, out of print for over 30 years, available on October 18 in the US and October 19 in the UK. The remastered album includes rarities and reworks....

Video: Walt Disco Shares Behind-the-Scenes Film for Latest Album Photo Video: Walt Disco Shares Behind-the-Scenes Film for Latest Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 13, 2024

Glasgow’s Walt Disco will release their acclaimed second album The Warping, this Friday, June 14. Receiving numerous accolades, the album includes latest single “Come Undone”, the deeply personal single “Jocelyn”, the band’s ‘cynical disco banger’ “You Make Me Feel So Dumb” and their wistful comebac...

Video: Walt Disco Unveil 'Come Undone' Single/Video Photo Video: Walt Disco Unveil 'Come Undone' Single/Video
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024

Glasgow’s Walt Disco have released their brand new single and video “Come Undone”, the fourth track to emerge from their forthcoming second album The Warping, out June 14 via Lucky Number. Co-written with labelmate Jessica Winter, the standout single is accompanied by a striking, stylish video inspi...

Video: Walt Disco Unveils New Single 'Jocelyn' Ahead of Forthcoming Album Photo Video: Walt Disco Unveils New Single 'Jocelyn' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024

Glasgow’s post punk queer quintet Walt Disco have released their brand new “Jocelyn” single and official video, the third track to emerge from their forthcoming second album The Warping, out June 14. Already enjoying acclaim from Rolling Stone UK, GLAAD, Sweety High, Punknws.org and more, “Jocelyn” ...

WALT DISCO Release New Single 'PEARL' Photo WALT DISCO Release New Single 'PEARL'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024

The dreamlike, eagerly awaited track was written and recorded between Glasgow and its namesake Pearl Street Co-Op in Austin, Texas where the band first worked on the track while at SXSW. “Pearl” is accompanied by a stunning video that sees the band perform inside a music box, shot in Paisley Methodi...

Simple Minds 'Acoustic in Concert' to Be Released on Blu-Ray + CD Photo Simple Minds 'Acoustic in Concert' to Be Released on Blu-Ray + CD
by Michael Major - November 08, 2023

The music of Simple Minds is nothing short of iconic. From anthems “Don't You (Forget About Me)” and “Alive and Kicking”, which was the soundtrack of a generation, to their recently released 2022 album Direction Of The Heart (BMG Rights Management), the band has carved a successful music career for ...

CHVRCHES Release 10 Year Anniversary Special Edition Of 'The Bones Of What You Believ Photo CHVRCHES Release 10 Year Anniversary Special Edition Of 'The Bones Of What You Believe'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023

The album was produced by the band and recorded in Cook's Alucard Studio in Glasgow, before being mixed by Rich Costey (Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against The Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Sigur Rós). The original album has been remastered for this Special Edition by Gavin Lurssen, who mastered the band's mos...

MODERN ENGLISH Announce Fall U.S. Headline & Festival Dates Photo MODERN ENGLISH Announce Fall U.S. Headline & Festival Dates
by Michael Major - July 10, 2023

The upcoming appearances come on the heels of the band’s widely talked about performance at Cruel World Festival in Los Angeles, CA in May and the recently completed recording of its forthcoming album produced by Mario J. McNulty (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails). Support on select dates will...

Addie Brik Releases New Single 'The First Odd Prime' Photo Addie Brik Releases New Single 'The First Odd Prime'
by Michael Major - November 03, 2022

The track was released alongside a new music video. Directed by Andy Alston (Del Amitri) and co-edited with Addie Brik, the live footage was captured outside Addie’s home in  Scotland, with additional film clips provided by Glenn Lewis (Mick Harvey, Cambodian Space Project). Listen to the new single...

WALT DISCO Unveil Brooding Indie-Rock Rendition of 'Never Knew Love Like This Before' Photo WALT DISCO Unveil Brooding Indie-Rock Rendition of 'Never Knew Love Like This Before'
by Michael Major - October 25, 2022

The band offers a second glimpse into the forthcoming EP, with a brooding reimagining of the 1980 Stephanie Mills R&B classic “Never Knew Love Like This Before” released now.  The EP also includes covers of Aldous Harding, The Japanese House, The Associates and Dusty Springfield....

Walt Disco Announce 'Always Sickening' Covers EP Photo Walt Disco Announce 'Always Sickening' Covers EP
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022

The new collection is an eclectic series of covers of their favorite artists. They share their thundering, climactic rendition of lead single “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (Dusty Springfield)”. The EP also includes covers of Aldous Harding, The Japanese House, The Associates and Stephanie Mills...

Addie Brik Announces New Album 'That Dog Don't Hunt' Photo Addie Brik Announces New Album 'That Dog Don't Hunt'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2022

‘That Dog Don’t Hunt’ is the Georgia-born, Scottish-based artist’s first release since 2018’s ‘I Have A Doctor On Board’ and is confirmed to feature contributions from Deacon Blue’s Jim Prime, Alex Rex of Trembling Bells, and Robbie MacIntosh (Paul McCartney/The Pretenders). The album is preceded by...

Simple Minds Announce New Album 'Direction of the Heart' Photo Simple Minds Announce New Album 'Direction of the Heart'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022

Simple Minds release “Vision Thing”, the first track to be taken from the band’s eighteenth studio album Direction Of The Heart. Currently playing acclaimed shows throughout Europe, Direction Of The Heart is Simple Minds’ first album of new material since 2018’s outstanding UK Top 5 album Walk Betwe...

Dot Allison Taps The Anchoress for Remix of Never-Before-Heard Song 'Murder By Heartb Photo Dot Allison Taps The Anchoress for Remix of Never-Before-Heard Song 'Murder By Heartbreak'
by Michael Major - April 13, 2022

She continues to premiere singles from the EP, with the never-before-heard “Murder By Heartbreak”, remixed by The Anchoress. The musical persona of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Catherine Anne Davies, she brings a vast array of musical experience to her reimagining of the song, having collabo...

BICENTENNIAL DRUG LORD Share New Track 'Summer's Coming Down' Photo BICENTENNIAL DRUG LORD Share New Track 'Summer's Coming Down'
by TV News Desk - August 11, 2021

“Summer’s Coming Down” follows the release of the first single from BDL, “Confessed The Sheets” which is a mix of 1970’s The Who (complete with Townshend keyboards in the chorus), 1980’s Simple Minds, and 1990’s indie rock.   ...

BICENTENNIAL DRUG LORD Announce New EP 'BDL' Photo BICENTENNIAL DRUG LORD Announce New EP 'BDL'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 14, 2021

The songs are more reflective of  “Confessed the Sheets.” with big choruses, subtle songwriting, and indie pop sprinkled with a dose of 70’s rock.  ...

MODERN ENGLISH Announce Fall US Tour Photo MODERN ENGLISH Announce Fall US Tour
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 13, 2021

The tour, which will follow all COVID-19 restrictions and safety protocols, will visit additional markets such as Milwaukee, WI for Summerfest on September 3, New York, NY on September 8, Asbury Park, NJ on September 10, Pittsburgh, PA on September 14 and more....

Through Infinity Release Acoustic Rendition Of New Single 'Still Not Enough' Photo Through Infinity Release Acoustic Rendition Of New Single 'Still Not Enough'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 17, 2021

The track was mastered by Frank Arkwright (Coldplay, Arcade Fire, Oasis, Snow Patrol) at the Abbey Road Studios and is the lead single from their upcoming album, titled 'The Afterlife' - that is a vocal resurrection of their debut instrumental album 'The Life', published in 2017. ...

Soundman Confidential Podcast with Host Frank Gallagher to Launch Nov 18th Photo Soundman Confidential Podcast with Host Frank Gallagher to Launch Nov 18th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2020

Frank X. Gallagher, the host of the podcast, Soundman Confidential is on a mission to keep the magic of live music in the public’s imagination....

Jakko Jakszyk 'It All Makes Sense' From Secrets & Lies Out October 23 Photo Jakko Jakszyk 'It All Makes Sense' From Secrets & Lies Out October 23
by A.A. Cristi - September 11, 2020

Jakko M Jakszyk (King Crimson), recently announced the release of his forthcoming new solo album 'Secrets & Lies' on the 23rd October 2020....

Indie Rock Band Saint Mars Shares 'Ocean Blues' Video Photo Indie Rock Band Saint Mars Shares 'Ocean Blues' Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 24, 2020

Saint Mars have shared the music video for their single, 'Ocean Blues', which was released the 10th of July via Grá Mór Phonic Records....

Lazy Dog Toy Release New Song 'Glorious' Photo Lazy Dog Toy Release New Song 'Glorious'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 16, 2020

Lazy Dog Toy is a new project from award winning composer, producer and instrumentalist Alex White who has collaborated with artists across the world to create his debut EP due out later this year. His music takes you through soundscapes full of imagery and resonates a feeling of familiarity....

PUBLIKA Release New Song 'Falling' Photo PUBLIKA Release New Song 'Falling'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 09, 2020

Falling' is the new single and first offering to UK audiences from the well-known pop-rock Romanian band PUBLIKA, described as Keane meets Depeche Mode, due for release on Friday 31st July....

Simple Minds Announce Rescheduled Australian and New Zealand Dates For December 2021 Photo Simple Minds Announce Rescheduled Australian and New Zealand Dates For December 2021
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2020

Frontier Touring wishes to advise that it is necessary to reschedule the SIMPLE MINDS Australian and New Zealand tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Federal and State Government directives. The 40 Years of Hits Tour, originally scheduled for November and December 2020, will now take place in Decem...











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