http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/{url_title} en jim@newblack.me Copyright 2012 2012-05-03T16:19:58+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/johannesburg_shows http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/johannesburg_shows We'll be heading out in August for two shows in Johannesburg. They are both at the Emperors Palace. More info is available over at the shows page. 2012-05-03T16:19:58+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/shes_got_claws http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/shes_got_claws Just want to draw your attention to our friend Micci's new project: She's Got Claws. Check out her new website to listen to and learn more about the new album.   2012-04-16T11:05:31+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/english_electric_update http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/english_electric_update We keep getting asked about the imagery and sound that will be associated with English Electric. The imagery is the more difficult issue. We already have a clear vision for the first priority in making an album; the direction of the music. Regarding imagery; we have a dilemma. There would be a simple logic to basing something on recreating the front of the blue and cream Deltic Diesel prototype. However, there is also a reason for doing something totally fresh. EE is certainly an attempt to move forward, yet will also retain our distinctive style. Simply recreating the Deltic front would be more like another version of History of Modern and would tend to suggest that the music is a further exploration of that theme. We have, as yet, made no decision. Lyrically, EE seems to be an exploration of how one's Utopian dreams often end in dystopic failure and regret. Musically, it uses many current sounds and styles. Dresden sounds very 'OMD,' Our System is like a Glitch style Stanlow/ROTT if that can be imagined. Helen of Troy sound like Georgia meets first album Depeche. Please Remain Seated, Decimal, and Atomic Ranch use programmed robotic voices and have a hint of Dazzle Ships to them. And there is more..much more! Andy 2012-04-02T09:21:21+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/zebra_and_snake_-_sweetest_treasure_ep http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/zebra_and_snake_-_sweetest_treasure_ep OMD label friends and previous OMD tour support act Zebra and Snake are releasing their debut EP, Sweetest Treasure, next Monday, 27th Feb. The video of the title track is available to watch on youtube. They are playing three London shows this week - Wednesday evening at the Bull and Gate, Thursday evening at Queen of Hoxton and Friday at The Nest. 2012-02-22T10:08:35+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/omd_on_the_art_of_the_12_volume_ii http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/omd_on_the_art_of_the_12_volume_ii OMD make a special appearance on ZTT Records' band new 2-CD set, The Art of the 12" series which is released today.  Available on CD for the first time is the full 08:33 Extended Version of Julia's Song - the band's 1984 remake of the song which originally appeared on the B-side of the Talking Loud and Clear 12". The Art of the 12", Volume II also features rare and previously unreleased remixes Paul McCartney, Scritti Politti, Art of Noise, Propaganda, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Godley & Creme and more.  For more info, check ZTT's Facebook page and you can order the The Art of the 12", Volume II on Amazon here. 2012-02-20T15:29:09+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/support_independent_record_shops http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/support_independent_record_shops We are happy to link to an interesting documentary film project reflecting the influence of and current plight of independent record shops based on the book "Last Shop Standing" by Graham Jones. Check it out. You can help finance the film and get a free copy of the DVD, or even get your picture in the documentary if you follow this link. Andy 2012-02-03T11:07:02+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/andy_to_talk_about_kraftwerk_on_bbc_6music http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/andy_to_talk_about_kraftwerk_on_bbc_6music Andy will be joining Liz Kershaw on BBC 6Music next weekend to talk about Kraftwerk and their influence on OMD. The show will be airing on 4th Feb at 1pm. More information is available here. 2012-01-27T17:43:50+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/omd_to_headline_rewind_festival_in_henley http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/omd_to_headline_rewind_festival_in_henley We're delighed to announce our headline set at the Rewind Festival at Henley. We will be playing on Sunday 19th August. More information and ticket details can be found on the Rewind website. 2012-01-25T10:03:12+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/professor_brian_cox_selects_messages_as_a_desert_island_disc http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/professor_brian_cox_selects_messages_as_a_desert_island_disc Professor Brian Cox selected Messages as one of his Desert Island Discs when he appeared on the programme on BBC Radio 4 in December. You can listen back to the show here if you missed it at the time. 2012-01-11T16:13:43+00:00 http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/manilla_show_tickets http://www.omd.uk.com/omd/story/manilla_show_tickets You can purchase tickets for OMD's Manilla show in March here. More information is available at http://www.omd.uk.com/shows. 2012-01-03T20:52:53+00:00