Candy Coffins Share New Single "Seaside Girls"

South Carolina-based post-punk/indie rock outfit Candy Coffins have shared their new single "Seaside Girls".

The song is taken from their forthcoming new album 'Once Do It With Feeling', set to be released on  October 21. Pre-order your copy here.

“Once Do It With Feeling” chronicles a relationship from the onset of the first crack to its complete crumbling dissolution. All the feelings and emotions of tumult are captured here, from both persons’ perspectives. The record showcases the mature strides the songwriting has made and relates these themes via the vehicle of the band in its confident, cohesive current form.

Emotionally and sonically saturated, their music boasts Cure-esque textures and melody, as well as the thematic elements and visceral delivery of The Afghan Whigs.

Speaking about he single, frontman-songwriter Jame Lathrensays: "When the pandemic hit, I decided I would not write a dark song as the first one written during the period. It seemed too easy given the times. It took me three months, but we got 'Seaside Girls' from the effort, which is an upbeat sun-drenched rocker on the new album, 'Once Do It With Feeling.' It’s all the rage."

Stream it below.

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Candy Coffins Air "Everyday a Fresh Atrocity" Music Video

South Carolina-based post-punk/indie rock outfit Candy Coffins have aired the video for their latest single "Everyday a Fresh Atrocity".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their forthcoming new album 'Once Do It With Feeling', set to be released on  October 21. 

Emotionally and sonically saturated, their music boasts Cure-esque textures and melody, as well as the thematic elements and visceral delivery of The Afghan Whigs.

"The song 'Every Day A Fresh Atrocity' explores the dark corners where our work often resides, both sonically and lyrically. It conveys the feeling of the haunting suffocation of a broken relationship, compounded by a reality that seems to become more dystopian each day," says frontman-songwriter Jame Lathren.

Watch the clip below.

Once Do It With Feeling Tracklist:
01. Every Day A Fresh Atrocity
02. The Falling Man
03. Seaside Girls
04. Abject
05. Tangled Up In Teacups
06. French Exit
07. Another Kiss
08. A Victory Like This
09. Cold Crypts
10. Peel Off The Stars

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Candy Coffins Share New Single "Everyday a Fresh Atrocity"

South Carolina-based post-punk/indie rock outfit Candy Coffins new single "Everyday a Fresh Atrocity".

The song is taken from their forthcoming new album 'Once Do It With Feeling', set to be released on  October 21. 

Emotionally and sonically saturated, their music boasts Cure-esque textures and melody, as well as the thematic elements and visceral delivery of The Afghan Whigs.

"The song 'Every Day A Fresh Atrocity' explores the dark corners where our work often resides, both sonically and lyrically. It conveys the feeling of the haunting suffocation of a broken relationship, compounded by a reality that seems to become more dystopian each day," says frontman-songwriter Jame Lathren.

"The full album chronicles a relationship from the onset of the first crack to its complete crumbling dissolution. All the feelings and emotions of tumult are captured here, from both persons’ perspectives."

This album showcases mature strides in songwriting, the band relating the themes addressed both confidently and cohesively. Emotionally and sonically saturated, their music boasts Cure-esque textures and melody, as well as the thematic elements and visceral delivery of The Afghan Whigs.

With tasteful nods to Joy Division, The Cure, The Psychedelic Furs, The Afghan Whigs and The Cult, as well as contemporaries like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spiritualized, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Interpol, Candy Coffins’ sound is dark and emotionally restless, but with elements of hope and elation. Defiantly unique, their sound is a welcome respite from musical mediocrity.

Stream it below.

Once Do It With Feeling Tracklist:
01. Every Day A Fresh Atrocity
02. The Falling Man
03. Seaside Girls
04. Abject
05. Tangled Up In Teacups
06. French Exit
07. Another Kiss
08. A Victory Like This
09. Cold Crypts
10. Peel Off The Stars

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Watch: Duran Duran Share Music Video for "ANNIVERSARY"

British new romantic legends Duran Duran have shared the video for their newest single "ANNIVERSARY".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their forthcoming 15th studio album 'Future Past', out this Friday, October 22 though Tape Modern Pre-order your copy here.

Directed by BAFTA-winning artist, photographer and filmmaker, Alison Jackson, the video was shot over three days at the historic Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, which dates back to the 11th century. Graciously opening its doors to a wealth of celebrity lookalikes, Watch what Elton John, The Queen, Daniel Craig, Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton and a host of others get up to in one long weekend with Simon, John, Nick and Roger!

Watch it below.

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New Entry: Duran Duran Unleash New Single "More Joy! (feat. CHAI)"

British new romantic legends Duran Duran have unleashed their new single "More Joy! (feat. CHAI)".

The song is taken from their forthcoming 15th studio album 'Future Past', which will be out on 22nd though Tape Modern Pre-order your copy here.

Have a listen below.

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Visage Share Teaser Video For New Album 'Demons To Diamonds'

80s New Romantic pioneers Visage have released a teaser for their upcoming album 'Demons To Diamonds'.

The band's fifth and final album will be released on November 6th 2015, and features ten new tracks which Steve Strange was preparing prior to his sad and untimely death in Feb 2015. Pre-order your copy here.

All royalties from the album will go towards to the Steve Strange Collective (established by Steve’s Family) for the Steve Strange Statue Fund. 

The preview clip, which features snippets of new tracks, can be seen below. 

New Visage Album 'Demons And Diamond' To Be Released Next Month

'Demons To Diamonds', the fifth and final studio album from 80s New Romantic pioneers Visage will be released on November 6th. 

The album's title was chosen by the family of the late Steve Strange, and will feature the studio songs that Strange was working on with Visage prior to his untimely death in Feb 12th 2015.

The 10 track album includes collaborations with Didier Marouani (Of Space – 'Magic Fly' fame) and Mick Macneil (Ex Simple Minds), and also features a cover version of the David Bowie song "Loving The Alien'. Pre-order your copy here.

Steve Strange and Visage began working on their follow up album to 2013 'Hearts and Knives' album in spring 2014. With over 15 songs written and scheduled the band had recorded just over half when Steve sadly died. After the shock of losing their leader the band rather than leave the album uncompleted decided to persevere and complete the album. 

The artwork is by a very close long term friend of Steve, Rude George.  

All Royalties from the album to be donated to the newly formed Steve Strange Statue fund which will establish a permanent and lasting memorial to Steve Strange and his musical, style and fashion legacies.

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New Entry: Duran Duran Air "Pressure Off" ft. Janelle Monáe and Nile Rodgers

British new romantic legends Duran Duran have aired their brand new single "Pressure Off", featuring special guests Janelle Monáe and Nile Rodgers.

The song is the first single taken from their forthcoming 14th studio album 'Paper Gods', set to be released on September 18th thopugh Warner Bros. Records. Pre-order your copy via DuranDuran.com.

Have a listen to the track below.

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Duran Duran To Release New Album 'Paper Gods' in September

British new romantic legends Duran Duran have announced plans to released their 14th studio album 'Paper Gods', on September 18th via Warner Bros. Records.

The follow-up to 2010’s All You Need Is Now, was recorder by singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor in London with producers Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson, Josh Blair, and Mr Hudson. The record features special guests Janelle Monáe (on the first single “Pressure Off”), former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante, Canadian Juno-Award winning singer Kiesza, British singer/songwriter Mr Hudson, violinist Davidé Rossi and actress Lindsay Lohan. The album was mixed by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent.

According to a press release, The songs on Paper Gods capture the duality and sense of conflict at the heart of Duran Duran’s music. “It really goes back to that strange early Duran mix: the hard-edged pop, coexisting with this dark, weird, experimental side,” John says. “That’s something that’s essential to all of us,” Nick adds. “It’s great to be able to lift people’s spirits — and your own — with a strong shot of pure pop, but the world we live in isn’t all just made of that stuff, so it seems natural to me that we have kept one foot in the darker, more Gothic side of life.”

Early sessions for Paper Gods began in 2013, with Mark Ronson and engineer Josh Blair once again joining the band in their south London recording studio, as they had for 2011’s All You Need is Now, which was produced by Ronson. When Ronson was called away to begin working on his own album, Duran Duran and Blair hooked up with the Kanye West/Jay-Z collaborator Ben “Mr” Hudson, and the sessions caught fire. In the summer of 2014, Ronson returned once more to the project, adding long-time Duran collaborator, Nile Rodgers to the mix for two of the album’s standout tracks. The remaining songs were co-produced by Josh Blair and the band.

“We found a whole new level of inspiration on this album,” says Rhodes.

“We’ve allowed ourselves the time to make music that we can be proud of,” adds Le Bon . “I judge what we release by my favourite albums — Horses, Harvest, Let It Bleed, Blue, Transformer, Aladdin Sane. Those are classic albums. The only rule is it’s got to be music you can live with for the rest of your life.”

Paper Gods will be available for pre-order and “Pressure Off” will be available for purchase at all participating digital retailers and DuranDuran.com this week.

Watch: Visage Premiere "Dreamer I Know" Music Video

Visage have unveiled a new video for "Dreamer I Know", taken from their just released first new album in 29 years 'Hearts And Knives', which is currently our Album of the Week (www.koolrockradio.com).

About the song the band commented: "'Dreamer I Know' is the most immediately accessible song on the album and features a catchy adult-pop chorus which imprints rapidly. Mick Macneil (the former creative musical core of Simple Minds) adds the lead keyboard lines which although played on an old Korg analog monosynth somehow manage to evoke his Scottish homeland."

The video  filmed around Dalston, London, was directed by  Armadno. Watch it below.

Get your copy of 'Hearts And Knives' now on iTunes.

Album of the Week May 20/13: Visage - 'Hearts And Knives'

Our New album of the week is 'Hearts And Knives' by new romantic pioneers Visage. It is the band's first album in 29 years.

Frontman Steve Strange reformed Visage — which split in 1985 after three albums — several years ago, recruiting the band’s latter-period bassist Steve Barnacle,  former Ultravox and Magazine guitarist Robin Simon and new singer Lauren Duvall.

About the decision to revive Visage, Strange said:

“It was a question really of all the parts falling into place. Firstly, I am at a point in my life where I have been clean for 10 years and I am happy with my life and, secondly, the positive people I now surro9und myself with —not least the members of Visage — helped to create an atmosphere where the album started to happen. It took us three years and it was no easy ride, but it’s here now and we are all really pleased with it.”

Hearts and Knives is a solid album with a pure synth sound, keeping the band's classic sounds. Welcome back Mr. Strange!

'Hearts & Knives' tracklist:

01. Never Enough
02. Shameless Fashion
03. She's Electric (Coming Around)
04. Hidden Sign
05. On We Go
06. Dreamer I Know
07. Lost In Static
08. I Am Watching
09. Diaries of a Madman
10. Breathe Life

Get your copy now: http://www.visage.cc/shop.php

Listen: Visage Preview New Song "Breathe Life" - Day 10

Visage have shared the tenth and final preview of 'Heart and Knives', their first album in 29 years, which will come out next Monday (May 20). 

Day 10 - "Breathe Life"

Visage words:

"The heartfelt final track on the Visage album 'Hearts and Knives'. Minimal fretless bass and percussion and a haunting Steve Strange vocal performance. One of the most personal songs on the album for Steve Strange."

Have a listen below.



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Listen: Visage Tease Another New Song "Diaries of a Madman" - Day 9

Visage have posted another teaser of a new song  from their forthcoming album 'Hearts and Knives', out next week (May 20th). It's turn for track number 9.

Day 9 - "Diaries of a Madman"

What they said about the song:

"'Madman' was the first song to be made for the album and was written with Dave Formula who was in Visage from 1978 to 1983. The lyrics are a tongue and cheek repost to Steve’s detractors. In album full of programmed beats and precisely placed instruments this song stands alone with a punkier and live sound. Screaming guitars, at-you vocals and pounding bass guitar are the perfect foil for the sex-dwarf style stabby synth."

Listen below.

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Listen: Visage Preview New song "I Am Watching" - Day 8

Visage have now reveled a preview of  the track #8 on their long-awaited new album 'Hearts and Knives', out next week.

Day 8 - "I Am Watching"

About the song, the band say:

"In 'I am Watching' Steve adopts the persona of an obsessive stalker. Not natural territory we are assured. It is usually Steve who is the one who is being stalked. 'I do this all for you now' pleads the character as he tries to help the victim get through 'their' problem. The song hangs upon Robins slicing guitar and structure, while the bassline and beats provide the main dance-floor inspired moments on the album."

Stream I Am Watching below.

Website: http://www.visage.cc

Listen: Visage Preview New Song "Lost In Static" - Day 7

Visage have shared the preview for the track #7 on their forthcoming album "Hearts and Knives", out next week (May 20).

Day 7 - "Lost In Static"

About the song, the band say:

"'Lost In Static' slows the tempo of the album down once more with washes of analog keyboard pads, Bowie style elongated guitar lines and a ponderous haunting synth bass line. As with all other tracks on the album new vocalist Lauren Duvall is on fine form here. Many former Visage tracks feature female vocals and with “Lost In Static” Lauren adds new dimnestions and layers to the sound. The Lyrics of 'Lost In Static' talk of a time away in isolation only to return once more to the frey."

Have a listen below.



Pre-order the album here: http://www.visage.cc/shop.php

Listen: Visage Preview New Song "Dreamer I Know" - Day 6

Visage have unveiled a new preview of their forthcoming album 'Hearts and Knives', out on May 20th. It's turn for track number 6 on the album.

Day 6 - "Dreamer I Know"

"'Dreamer I Know' is the most immediately accessible song on the album and features a catchy adult-pop chorus which imprints rapidly. Mick Macneil (the former creative musical core of Simple Minds) adds the lead keyboard lines which although played on an old Korg analog monosynth somehow manage to evoke his Scottish homeland."

Stream 'Dreamer I know' below.

Pre-order the album here: http://www.visage.cc/shop.php

Listen: Visage New Song Preview "On We Go" - Day 5

Visage have shared a new preview of their upcoming full length 'Hearts and Knives', out on May 20th. This time, it is the fifth track on the album.

Day 5 - "On We Go"

What they said about the song:

"Visage produced their first tracks at Martin Rushents Genetic studio and Martin had started working with the band in 2010 before his timely untimely death. The production and album track placement position of  'On We Go' is influenced by 'I Am The Law' from Human Leagues 'Dare'."

"The slow, thoughtful, synthesizer sound-scape is the calming tonic that breaks the pace of the first four songs on the album. The lyrics talk of character-changing, momentous events that shape the characters we are and who we evolve into."

Stream "On The Go" below.



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Listen: Visage Preview New Song "Hidden Sign" - Day 4

Visage have shared another sneak peek of their upcoming full length 'Hearts and Knives', out on May 20th.

Day 4 - "Hidden Sign" 

About the song the band explain:

"'Hidden Sign' is the first song on the album to highlight the masterful bass playing of Steve Barnacle. The clean amped bass line and the 80s beats and grooves propel this song along."

"Hidden Sign is more Visage album two in style when it comes to sound, but the middle 8 and the Steve spoken monologue are possibly one of the high points in the whole album. The lyrics talk about the over analysis of a love affair bringing it to the point of collapse. Does it survive? Draw your own conclusion."

Stream "Hidden Sign" below.

Listen: Visage Reveal Preview Of New Song "She's Electric (Coming Around)"

Visage have now reveled a preview of  the third track on their long-awaited new album 'Hearts and Knives', out on May 20th.

Day 3 - "She's Electric (Coming Around)"

What they said about the song:

"With keyboards, drums and tempo to match 'She’s Electric (Coming Around)' strays into Fade To Grey territory. Ethereal pads, haunting vocals and ambient textures all form to create a slightly menacing soundscape."

"The track is 100% pure analog keyboards, no computers or soft-synths in here. From the CR78 beats, the Jupiter 8 stabs and the Mick Macneill solo line. 'One', 'Two' shout the crowd… 'She is coming around'. But who is the 'She' and where is she coming from?"

Listen below.

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Listen: Visage Share Preview Of New Song "Never Enough" - Day 1

The new Visage album 'Hearts and Knives' is released on the 20th May. It's their first album in 29 years. and to celebrate the lead up of the release they are previewing one track every day for 10 days.

Day 1 - "Never Enough"

About the song, Visage say:

"29 years in the making, the opening track of album four needed to start with a bang and it does. 'Never Enough' merges thundering Moroder-esque basslines with layers of Robin Simon's effected guitars. Real drums with copious amounts of fills power the track. The highlight however is the main keyboard riff which features boldly in the intro and chorus." 

"The lyrics reflect a stormy and failing relationship and set the tone for a more personal approach to the song-writing on the album."

Listen  below.