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Depeche Mode have announced the track listing for their eagerly anticipated 12th studio album 'Sounds Of The Universe' , released April 20th, on Mute. The release is preceded by their stunning new single ‘Wrong’ , out April 6th - the first single to be taken from the album.

'Sounds Of The Universe' marks a reunion between Depeche Mode and Ben Hillier , who previously produced their 2005 album 'Playing The Angel' . Eclectic and energised, the band's new LP was recorded in Santa Barbara and New York. 'Sounds Of The Universe' Track Listing 01. In Chains 02. Hole To Feed 03. Wrong 04. Fragile Tension 05. Little Soul 06. In Sympathy 07. Peace 08. Come Back 09. Spacewalker 10. Perfect 11. Miles Away / The Truth Is 12. Jezebel 13. Corrupt http://www.depechemode.com

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FAROESE NATIONAL TEITUR IS ONE TO WATCH FOR 2009!

Unfamiliar with Teitur? Here’s a brief introduction told through the words of others???

“Teiur is the sound of melting ice, haunted woods, and beautiful honesty” KT Tunstall

“Music like this is jet fuel on the fire of a broken heart.” John Mayer

“Do we need another ludicrously talented Scandinavian singer-song writer? Yes.” Word Magazine

“The Singer is a fine introduction to Faroe Island's premier singer songwriter.” Clash Magazine

His debut UK single, Catherine the Waitress, is being released on February 1st followed by his album, The Singer, on February 16th.

Things are kicking off for Teitur; be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled as he appears more and more in the press and on radio! Teitur will be hitting UK shores in a weeks time to play live and promote his forthcoming releases. Make sure you catch him live at the 229, London, on February 12th!

Dates to remember???

February 2nd – Live instore performance at Rough Trade, Brick Lane, London.
February 3rd – Live XFM session and interview with John Kennedy.
February 9th - Live 3 track Session & interview with Radcliffe and Macoine on BBC Radio 2.
February 11th - Live interview and session on Absolute Radio.
February 12th - Gig at the Monto 229, London.

Check Teitur out online at these lovely locations and follow him on twitter:

www.myspace.com/welcometothesinger
www.myspace.com/teitur
www.teitur.com

Also go to the widget on his page for an exclusive free download!!

www.welcometothesinger.co.uk

KYLIE MINOGUE has been confirmed as one of the presenters for next month's Brit Awards where U2 will play live and, according to recent rumours, PET SHOP BOYS will perform with The Killers...

A-HA have announced three shows in South America, playing two gigs in Brazil and one in Chile in March. See GIGS for all the dates.

PASSIONATE FRIENDS will open for THE BLOW MONKEYS at Glasgow's King Tuts on February 10th. Passionate Friends reformed in 2008 and are currently working on new material, the follow up to last year's 'Stealing Seconds' release.

MICHAEL JACKSON's 'Thriller' video is being turned into a full stage musical show, fully authorised by Jackson himself who will also help the develop the show.

SISTERS OF MERCY have announced two UK dates as part of a massive tour that will see the band playing all over Europe and South America between February and June this year. See GIGS for all the dates.

THE CURE and A-HA have both had songs covered for a new Valentine's compilation 'Sweetheart: Our Favorite Artists Sing Their Favorite Love Songs' which will be released by Starbucks on January 30th in the US. The Cure's 'Lovesong' has been covered by Death Cab For Cutie while A-Ha's 'Take On Me' has been reinterpreted by New Pornographers' frontman AC Newman.

DAVID BOWIE has started work on a new studio album in Berlin - the city where he recorded 'Heroes', 'Low', and 'Lodger' - although there is no word on when new material might see the light of day.

THE BLOW MONKEYS, THE CHRISTIANS and SQUEEZE frontman CHRIS DIFFORD have all been confirmed on the bill of this year's 'Acoustic Festival of Britain' which will take place at Derbyshire's Catton Hall Park between May 22nd and 25th.

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