Monday 24 April 2017

i-Select #23

Released today on White Lion Radio is Edition #23 of  i-Select.


This is a series of shows dedicated to electronic/synthpop bands that are unsigned, signed to a small independent label or self release their material. White Lion Radio prides itself on bringing you music which you don't always get access to and to showcase bands and artists that are really very talented and deserve to be heard.

These shows will feature bands from across the globe!

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Track List

Johan Baeckstrom - Synth Is Not Dead
Second Version - Losing My religion
Metroland - Vers La Cote D'Azure
Parralox - A Question Of Love
Monovibes- Heavenly Bliss
Komputer - Looking Down On London
Peter Wilson - Together Alone
Andrew Marston & Jon Sidwell Ft Lucia Nicole - Pray For Me (Nature Of Wires Remix)
Zoon Politicon - Dreamer
Knight$ - Heart
La Vogue - A World Outside Your Door
Vanguard - Move On (Bunker Dresden Remix)
Parralox - Jupiter
Second Version - Nova
Monovibes - Dejected
Aiboforcen Ft Mari Kattman - Tears (Radio Edit)
Metroland - Theme For Metroland (7 Inch Remix)

Tuesday 18 April 2017

The Electronic Music Hour #23

Welcome to edition #23 of our series "The Electronic Music Hour", which features some of the best electronic and synthpop music from the last 40 years.


These shows not only include well known artists from the last 4 decades but new and emerging bands on the electronic music scene from around the world, a lot of which are either unsigned, or on a small independent label, or self release their material.

So the shows will feature old and new tracks that fit in the electronic/synthpop genre.

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Playlist

Gary Numan - This Wreckage
Rename - Heaven Forever
Electronic - Until The End Of Time
Machinista - Salvation
The Twins - Then We Start Again
Blancmange - Useless
Neuropa - Belief
Destination - Say
Yazoo - Walk Away From Love
De/Vision - I'm Not Dreaming Of You
Parralox - I Sing The Body Electric
Mirrors - Between Four Walls
Cosmicity - Keep Me In Mind
Ultravox - Lament

Monday 10 April 2017

Maximum 80s (Volume 47)

This is a series of shows that feature nothing but the very best in 1980s 12 Inch Singles. The biggest hits on the biggest format from a classic decade......the 1980s.


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Track List

Queen - Radio Ga Ga (Extended Version)
Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart (Club Mix)
Lipps Inc - Funky Town (Original 12 Inch Version)
Pet Shop Boys - Being Boring (Remix)
Liza Minnelli - Don't Drop Bombs (Extended Remix)
Amazulu - Too Good To Be Forgotten (12 Inch Version)
Luther Vandross - Never Too Much (12 Inch Mix)
Madonna - Like A Virgin (Extended Dance Remix)
Odyssey - Going Back To My Roots (12 Inch Version)
The Style Council - Have You Ever Had It Blue (Extended Version)

Sunday 9 April 2017

Parralox "Subculture" Album Reviewed

Parralox return with a new album "Subculture", an album we are hoping is a return to form, do they succeed, well let's see.....


The opening track "Paradise" features Marcella Detroit on vocal duty (The album features various different singers) and has a summer feel to it, laid back and interesting, next is "Electric Nights" with Johanna Gervin on vocals, this is like a throwback to the early Parralox days, an uptempo dance number, although it does tend to grate after a few listens. Louise Love is featured on vocals on 6 tracks on the album (Certainly for me deserves to maybe be the full time replacement for Amii), the first is the track "Key To The Door Of Heaven", again a track that long standing Parralox fans will appreciate, with it's house stabs and dance feel, a good track. "Gimme Back My Lovin'" features Lillia on vocals and she delivers a fine vocal over another "House" arrangement. This is a song I have liked the more I hear it. The albums first true Parralox classic arrives in the shape of "Change Of Heart", John's vocals really suit this song, it is infectious, melodic, everything a good Parralox track should be, I think this should be released as single, one of the best Parralox tracks for a while.

"A Question Of Love" also delivers, fantastic synth ballad arrangement and dual vocals by John & Louise. "Jupiter" is a minimal synth ballad again featuring Louise and John on vocals, I love this track, beautiful in it's delivery. Louise again features on "Pressure Point", a fine vocal performance and John on sterling form on synths, this is another track that has grown on me the more I have heard it. "Overdrive" features Ian Burden on bass, he was a former member of The Human League and this track has all the influences of The Human League, driving beat and bassline with a melodic chorus. The track is spoilt by the horrible vocal effects at the end of the track.

"Last Year At Marienbad" is a bubbly synthpop track with vocal duty shared between John & Louise, another highlight on the album. Then we come to a real gem of a track "Last Man Standing" which features Peter Wilson, this strikes you from the off a pulsating synthpop dance track that rates as one of the best ever from Parralox, a chorus you will be singing, syhth work is outstanding and the vocals are perfect.

"Voyager II" is a fine track as well with it's Moroder like Bass-line, the track previously appeared in Instrumental form on the "Wildlife Remixes" release last year. "Rocket Science II" is also a remake of the instrumental version that also appeared on the "Wildlife Remixes" album. The closing track on the album "86G" seems totally out of place on the album and is best desribed as an "Experimental" track.

"Subculture" is an album that shows a return to form, minus one or two below par tracks, which is certainly good news if you are a Parralox fan. It's an album worth your investment, it's varied but all the important Parralox ingredients are there for you to enjoy, the melodies, the beats and good song structures.

The album is available on CD from Conzoom Records

The album is also available as a Digital Download from Bandcamp

Best tracks: Change Of Heart, A Question Of Love, Jupiter, Last Man Standing

7/10

Friday 7 April 2017

Discover Conzoom Records

White Lion Radio have released a special show called "Discover Conzoom Records".


Conzoom Records a record label based in Hamburg, Germany and have been established since 2008.

They are home for many independent synthpop bands, including the likes of Parralox, Future Perfect, Sinestar & Zoon Politicon, whilst other great bands such as Vanguard, Zynic, Carved Souls and many others have released material through them.

This show is a collection, that is a Synthpop fans dream and features bands/artists signed to the label both past and present!

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Full Playlist For The Show:

Vanguard - A Brighter Day
WANTed & !Distain - Talking Dead (DJ Oren Amram Remix)
Cinemascape - Frozen Ground (Split Mirrors Mix)
Neuropa - Fashion War
Zoon Politicon - Dreamer (Atlantis Mix By Zoon Politicon)
Ultranoire - Leaving Sensoria
Sinestar - Fortunes Faded (Rename's Summer Mix)
Daybehavior - Change
Carved Souls - Dependent
Zynic - Who's To Blame
Future Perfect - Fall
Vaylon - Empty Streets
Parralox - Change Of Heart
Technique - So Cold (Arp Mix)
Vision Talk - Unlike
Ostrich - Turn The Tide

Conzoom Records Homepage: http://www.conzoomrecords.com/index.p...

Conzoom Records Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/conzoomrecords/

Thursday 6 April 2017

Metroland 12 X 12 Box Set Pre-Order & Details About The Release

Lot's of information for you regards the "Metroland 12 X 12" Box Set!


Metroland have announced the full details about their forthcoming Box Set "Metroland 12 X 12" as well as details about pre-ordering. The Box Set features 4CD's, with 250 minutes of Music, the collection features 12 Inch Singles, 7 Inch Singles, B-Sides & Rarities, with a lot of the material never been released on CD before and unreleased material.

Their are various different packages available for this release.......

A Metroland luggage tag for free and the first 50 receive a unique postcard, in addition they have 3 audio related packages available

The Packages

1. 'AURAL' pack holds the cd box and the luggage tag
2. 'FASHION' pack holds the Aural pack + a unique 12x12 shirt
3. 'TRAVEL' pack holds the Fashion pack + a unique tote bag


All the above packages are available to pre-order available via the Metroland web shop:

www.metrolandmusic.com

or via the shop button on their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/metrolandmusic

Act fast, as this is a limited offer  

Here are the full track list details for each CD, just click on the images below:


Monday 3 April 2017

Rubik's 80s Mix (Volume 47)

Welcome to Volume 47 of a series of shows on White Lion Radio called Rubik's 80s Mix, a show that features classic hits from a classic decade......the 1980s.


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Track List

Gary Numan - Exhibition
Fine Young Cannibals - Johnny Come Home
Adam & The Hits - Stand And Deliver
Holly Johnson - Love Will Come
A Flock Of Seagulls - The More You Live The More You Love
Phil Fearon & Galaxy - Dancing Tight
Yazoo - Too Pieces
OMD - Dreaming
Average White Band - Let's Go Round Again
Erasure - The Circus
Dusty Springfield - Nothing Has Been Proved
The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
Bananarama - Really Saying Something
Simple Minds - Speed Your Love To Me
ELO - Calling America