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Awaited solo album, stunning instrumental album by Martin Gore, songwriter and founding member of Depeche Mode, an evocative 16-track electronic instrumental album. Described by The Independent as “…perfect for sci-fi fantasies and… gritty urban narratives”, the 16-track album, comprising of textural, emotional and filmic instrumentals, is out now on CD, vinyl and download. From the Angelo Badalmenti – like atmosphere of ‘Elk’ to the industrial electro swagger of ‘Brink’, it landscapes a unique and arresting vision. Written and produced by Martin Gore, work began on ‘MG’ following the final dates of Depeche Mode’s ‘Delta Machine’ tour in March 2013 at Gore’s home studio in Santa Barbara. An entire instrumental album had been in his thoughts for some time, particularly since he has been writing instrumentals for Depeche Mode since 1981.

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The Singles collects every 7" single released by the highly influential and legendary krautrock band. Includes ten rare tracks that have been out of print for over twenty years. Vinyl release includes triple LP and deluxe booklet housed in a special triple gatefold sleeve. For all of their serious, avant-garde inclinations, Can could be awfully fun to listen to, and this alternate universe hit parade is a sterling demonstration of the group at its most immediate, energetic, and enjoyable.

Richard H Kirk at the helm for the first new Cabaret Voltaire release in some twenty plus years. Shadow of Fear is Cabaret Voltaire’s first studio album in 26 years. Richard H. Kirk is the sole remaining member; he’s released many acclaimed solo albums, having invented bleep techno via his groundbreaking work in Sweet Exorcist. Kirk has formed this new album from a series of pulverising live shows. The tone and personality of CV is ingrained in its core as it dances across techno, dub, house, 1970s Germany and general esoteric explorations coupled with mangled vocal samples. Limited Edition Double Purple Vinyl – packaged in a gatefold sleeve with high definition download code. “The music on Shadow of Fear is frequently so forceful and alive that it precludes the sensation that plagues a lot of new music by rebooted “classic” artists: you never feel like you’d be better off listening to one of their old albums.” - The Guardian