Current Erasure release

Current Erasure release

Latest Erasure release

Erasure tour 2005

Single
"Don't Say You Love Me"
out now!

Album "Nightbird"
out now!

Single "Breathe"
out 3 January 2005

"The Erasure Show"
tour 2005

Greg EIS:

Hi

¨ AndyBell.Com

Andy Bell's own website will be launching later this year.

There is currently a holding page up where one can register an email address for updates.

http://www.andybell.com

¨ US Radio Performances

Erasure will feature on the following US radio stations:
- Sirius Satellite Radio's "First Wave" (Channel 22 - 29 April at 2pm ET and repeated 30 April at 3pm ET)
- Sirius Satellite Radio's "Out Q" (Channel 149 - airdate TBC)
- WTMX Chicago (30 April)
- XM Satellite Radio (airdate TBC)

Sirius Satellite Radio: http://www.sirius.com
WTMX Chicago: http://www.wtmx.com
XM Satellite Radio: http://www.xmradio.com

¨ US VH1 Classic

As previously mentioned in EIS Update #21, Erasure will feature on the VH1 Classic programme "The Alternative" (US only).

The air date is now confirmed as 1st May. The two hour programme features interviews with Andy and Vince.

US VH1 schedule:
http://www.vh1.com/shows/schedule/vh1classic...

¨ US VH1

Erasure interview snippets will be included in the upcoming VH1 programme "Big Gay 40" (25th June).

¨ NBC's Last Call With Carson Daly

The performance of Erasure on 'Last Call With Carson Daly' will be shown on NBC on the 4th May.

Regards

Greg
Erasure Information Service

¨ Extra! Extra! "Here I Go... / All This Time..." Single Details!

Here are the artwork and tracklisting for the CD2 of the new Erasure single "Here I Go Impossible Again / All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love".

CD5: 2005 EU (Mute; LCD MUTE 344):

1. All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love (Shanghai Surprise Club Mix)
2. Here I Go Impossible Again (Triggertrax Extended Remix)
3. Here I Go Impossible Again (Meloboy's Nu-German Compu-Soul Remix)

¨ "The Erasure Show" - 25th April Gig

As we all know 25th April was Andy Bell birthday. Here is a little report from Brooklyn Sue about 25th April gig in New York:

Andy Bell's birthday gig at Irving Plaza was awesome! A bunch of us who had queued up early to be in the front had party hats, balloons, streamers, and an 8-foot long "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY BELL" banner. The whole audience sang "Happy Birthday" as Andy's wings were being removed after Erasure's 2nd song.

The crew also had a suprise in store for Andy later in the gig. One of the guys came out wearing Andy's sparkly blue "Bell-vis" jumpsuit, and carrying a huge birthday cake. Andy was wearing his red jumpsuit at the time.

Vince has his camera out, snapping photos.

Here are several photos from that night (thanks to Frank Perri)

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¨ "The Erasure Show" - Final New Work Gig

The intro was "Mr. Gribber And His Amazing Cat". They performed "In My Arms" as the third song and toward the end - "Victim Of Love". For the first time in NY Erasure performed three encores: the usual "I Bet You're Mad At Me", then "Sometimes" and then finished with "Who Needs Love Like That".

Andy kept thanking everyone in New York and Irving Plaza for a great two weeks. He even said at the end: "I didn't think we'd be be able to get through it and now we don't want to leave!"

(big thanks to MikeyC for the info)

¨ "The Erasure Show" - New York Photos

Here are a selection of photos from New York gig 16th April (thanks to ErasureKate).

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¨ "Here I Go... / All This Time..." - US Release

New Erasure single "Here I Go Impossible Again / All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love" will aslo be released in North America as CD Maxi-single with catalogue number 9294-2 / 724596929421. The tracklisting and release date of this release are still unknown.

¨ Let The Lie Flow

If you listen new Erasure b-side (from "Don't Say You Love Me" single) - "Lie To Me", you may notice that is sounds very similar to another Erasure b-side (from "Am I Right?" single) - "Let It Flow". Click here to download the snippet from it (thanks to Alex for the info and file).

¨ San Francisco In-Store Signing

Erasure will be doing an in-store signing at Tower Records Market Street in San Francisco, Saturday 21st May at 1pm.

(news from EIS website)

¨ AndyBell.Com

Andy Bell's own website (www.andybell.com) will be launching later this year. There is currently a holding page where one can register an email address for updates.

(news from EIS website)

¨ EIS Website Updates

Gallery - Fan Photos > Over 300 new photos added.
Gallery - Postcards / Slipcases > Several more scans of flyers / postcards.
Features - Behind The Scenes > Article and photos regarding the recent "Don't Say You Love Me" videoshoot.
Features - Private Ear > Republished article about the "Cowboy" artwork.
Forum - Shoutbox > New forum 'shoutbox' added.

(news from EIS website)

¨ Happy Birthday, Andy!

Erasure.ru wishes very very happy birthday to Andy Bell who celebrates his 41st today! An online book for you to write your birthday wishes for Andy has been setup by Jackie on her web site. You can sign it here.

¨ New Andy Bell Song

Awhile ago Andy revealed that he has collaborated with 'god-father' of electroclash Larry Tee. Vince Clarke have been also involved into that project. In a most recent interview Larry confirmed that he will soon release the album "Gentle Electric", a collection of "beautiful electronic songs".

"It's a continuation of the work I did with artists like W.I.T. and Avenue D from the beginning of the electro wave, except there are more serious themes," Tee says. "The song "Matthew," which is sung by Erasure's Andy Bell, is about gay hate-crime victim Matthew Sheppard." Read the full article / interview about Larry Tee here.

More information about Matthew Sheppard can be found on his official Web memorial. Matthew story in russian can be found here.

¨ "The Erasure Show" - US Press

Here are several scans from US newspapers with articles / reviews of "The Erasure Show" gigs in New York (thanks to Annette for them). Click picture to enlarge.

"Newsday":

"New York Post":

"The Journal News":

¨ Extra! Extra! "Here I Go... / All This Time..." Artwork!

Here is the artwork for the forthcoming Erasure single "Here I Go Impossible Again / All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love" (big thanks to Andy Beynon)

¨ "Here I Go... / All This Time..." Club Promo

The early version of the club promo of "Here I Go Impossible Again / All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love" has been sent out. It's in a plastic sleeve, catalogue number PCD MUTE 344. Although it has the release date 6th June printed on it, Greg from EIS confirmed it is not.

Tracklist:

1. All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love (Shanghai Surprize Club Mix)
2. All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love (Shanghai Surprize Dub)
3. Here I Go Impossible Again (Pocket Orchestra Club Mix)
4. Here I Go Impossible Again (Meloboy's Nu-German Compu-Soul Remix)
5. All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love (Album Version)
6. Here I Go Impossible Again (Album Version)

¨ Erasure On Sirius Radio

Erasure is going to be on Sirius sattelite radio channel 21 (first wave) with Richard Blade on April 29th 2pm eastern time and the interview will be replayed on the 30th at 3pm (thanks to Dan Morningstar for the info).

¨ New Erasure Article / Review

New article about Erasure plus review of NY gig can be found here.

¨ Erasure On "Choices Voice" Cover

Erasure are on the cover of NY weekly guide newspaper "Choices Voice" (issue 13.04.05 - 19.04.05).

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" / "Breathe" Chart Positions

This week "Don't Say You Love Me" chart position is:

Denmark: # 12

Current "Breathe" chart position is:

Israel: # 28

¨ "The Erasure Show" - New York Sold Out!

Tickets for all 10 New York dates have sold out!

¨ "The Erasure Show" - New York Gigs

On the 4th night (18th April) the intro was "Mr. Gribber And His Amazing Cat", they still included "Victim Оf Love" and brought back "Brother And Sister". They again performed "Who Needs Love Like That" instead of "Solsbury Hill".

On the 5th night (19th April) the intro was "Three Blind Mice", instead of "Who Needs Love Like That", they did "Solsbury Hill".

Boy George was in the house that night, as was Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters (whom Andy dedicated a song to), Lady Bunny and producer Steve Walsh.

(big thanks to MikeyC for the info)

Photos from 16th April gig can be found here (password: erasure) (thanks to LyraHI)

¨ Interview With Andy Bell In "Buzz"

New edition of US magazine "Buzz" (April 15th, Vol. 8, Issue 1) features a 4 page interview with Andy Bell.

¨ Borders Signing Event

Here are the pictures from Borders signing event 16th April (thanks to James).

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¨ Interview With Elkland

New interview with Jon Pierce from the band Elkland who supporting Erasure during their "The Erasure Show" in USA can be found here.

¨ "The Erasure Show" - New York

The North American leg of "The Erasure Show" tour has started 14th April in New Work.

On the first night the setlist was the same as the final European shows: 3rd song being "Victim Of Love" (no "Brother And Sister" nor "Phantom Bride"). And towards the end they played "Solsbury Hill" instead of "Who Needs Love Like That". The intro was "Mr. Gribber And His Amazing Cat". Eckland did 8 songs.

On the second night there were several changes in setlist. The third song was once again "Victim Of Love". But instead of "The Cirucs", they played "Phantom Bride". Instead of "Solsbury Hill", they played "Who Needs Love Like That".

Also, before "Breathe", Andy dedicated it to Steve and Jill Walsh, the producer and vocalist from the Brooklyn recording studio who were in the house.

The intro for second night was "Three Blind Mice".

On the third night (16th April) the third song was again "Victim Of Love", but instead of "The Circus" and instead of "Phantom Bride" they performed "In My Arms". Also, at the end of the main set, "Who Needs Love Like That" remained, rather than "Solsbury Hill".

(big thanks to MikeyC for the info)

¨ "The Erasure Show" - New York Reviews

US press reviewing NY gigs:

"New York Times": http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/16/arts/music/16eras.html

"New York Post":
http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/44628.htm

"Newsday":
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music...

¨ Added New Pics

Added details of: "Don't Say You Love Me" uk 2 track promo cdr (thanks to Martin Rivers), "Other People's Songs" russian cassette, "ABBA-esque" venezuelian vinyl, "Oh L'Amour" 1986 us vinyl (thanks to Martin Rivers), "A Little Respect" uk promo vinyl pack (thanks to Patrick Aldag and Mike DePaz).

¨ "Breathe" - Swiss American Federation Mix

There is exclusive "Breathe" remix which was made specially for US radio stations to promote "Breathe" across the USA. "Breathe" was remixed by Swiss American Federation (Enya's "Only Time", Madonna, Norah Jones and Peter Gabriel).

Now you have a unique opportunity to hear this mix on the page with promotional announcement from Mute Records. Click here.

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" / "Breathe" Chart Positions

This week "Don't Say You Love Me" chart positions are:

UK: # 61
Germany: # 92

Current "Breathe" chart position is:

Israel: # 25

¨ "The Erasure Show" - New York Sold Out!

Tickets for New York date 26th April have sold out!

Greg EIS:

Hi all

I'm repeating a few news items as I'm getting quite a few emails from people enquiring if these events are happening or not.

But first...

¨ Don't Say You Love Me - First Week US Chart Success

Here are the Billboard chart figures for the debut of Don't Say You Love Me in the US:

- Billboard Hot 100 Singles: # 10
- Billboard Hot Dance Singles: # 2
- Billboard Hot Maxi-Singles: # 6

¨ Third Single Confirmed

Something that was revealed exclusively on the EIS website on the 29th March (but I've forgotten to include in the EIS Updates until now - sorry!) is that there *will* be a third single from Nightbird, and that it will be a double 'A' side featuring 'Here I Go Impossible Again' and 'All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love'.

Date / month of release still to be confirmed.

¨ DSYLM Competition Winners

The winners for the prepaid code which will enable one to download a self created mix of 'Don't Say You Love Me' for free are:

R Myers, Yan, J Termini, T Homulka, M Killen, K Kulhavy, Solanje, C Vang, A Cox, N Cresswell, C Mobbs, S Newell, C Calladine, K Prescott, J Carl.

The winners will receive their own unique pre-paid code via email by the end of today (Thursday).

http://www.erasuredownload.com

¨ New York: Borders Signing (16th April)

Saturday 16th April at 4pm, Erasure will make a special in-store appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York, to sign copies of the new album Nightbird.

Drop by to meet Andy and Vince, and to enter to win a pair of tickets to their sold-out show that night on April 16th!

http://www.bordersstores.com/events/event_detail.jsp?SEID=28139

¨ New York TV: NBC's 'Today In New York' Programme (17th April)

Erasure will be performing on NBC's 'Today In New York' this Sunday.

http://www.wnbc.com/tiny/index.html

¨ US TV: NBC's 'Last Call With Carson Daly' (26th April)

Erasure will be performing on NBC's 'Last Call with Carson Daly', and you have the opportunity to be part of the audience!

1iota Productions are looking for fans to be a part of this performance. The show will take place in New York City. If you are one of the lucky fans that 1iota ultimately and exclusively invite, know that you are an integral part of the show!

If you are interested in being a part of the audience, please visit www.1iota.com, go to the "Future Events" page and click the Erasure event link (near the bottom of the page). Then follow the simple registration directions. 1iota Productions will respond back to you via email, with a confirmation letter that will have all the necessary information that you will need to attend this special event.

http://www.1iota.com

¨ US TV: ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (12th May)

A live performance by Erasure will be featured on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on the 12th May.

Get free tickets to be in Jimmy's audience via the following website:

http://www.1iota.com/show.aspx?sid=1

¨ Los Angeles: Virgin Megastore In Store Signing (14th May)

Saturday, May 14th at 2pm Erasure will make an in-store appearance at the Virgin Megastore in Los Angeles, to sign copies of their new album Nightbird.

http://www.virginmegamagazine.com/default.asp?vms=13

Regards

Greg
Erasure Information Service

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Munich Photos

Here are a selection of photos from Munich gig 31st March (thanks to Andras Gosztom and Marina Bourkout).

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¨ "The Erasure Show" - Cologne Photos

Here are a selection of photos from Cologne gig 28th March (thanks to Marina Bourkout).

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¨ "Nightbird" - Glamour Review

Russian magazine "Glamour" (April 2005) have published a review of "Nightbird" (click picture to enlarge).

¨ 'Q' Article

This months 'Q' magazine have published an article about The Erasure Show tour together with picture of Andy Bell from the Dublin gig (thanks to Mark Pugh for the info).

¨ Erasure Sales In USA

Billboard website has published sales of Erasure albums in USA:

"Chorus" (1991; 368,000)
"Abba-Esque" (1992; 417,000)
"Pop! - The First 20 Hits" (1993; 676,000)
"I Say I Say I Say" (1994; 400,000)
"Erasure" (1995; 122,000)
"Cowboy" (1997; 160,000)
"Other People's Songs" (2003; 50,000)
"Loveboat" (2003; 7,000)
"Hits! - The Very Best Of Erasure" (2003; 30,000)
"Nightbird" (2005; 26,000)

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" / "Breathe" Chart Positions

This week "Don't Say You Love Me" chart positions are:

UK: # 47
Germany: # 89

Current "Breathe" chart position is:

Israel: # 17

¨ "The Erasure Show" - San Diego Sold Out!

Tickets for San Diego date 17th May have sold out!

¨ Added New Pics

Added details of: "Don't Say You Love Me" uk 6 track promo cdr (thanks to Martin Rivers), "Breathe" us cd, "I Say I Say I Say" colombian vinyl, "Who Needs Love Like That" 1985 uk vinyl (thanks to Martin Rivers), "Crackers International" uk promo vinyl (thanks to Patrick Aldag).

Greg EIS:

Hello!

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" Out Now! (North America)

Erasure's brand new single, 'Don't Say You Love Me' is out now in North America. This CD Maxi Single includes brand new mixes from Mark Moore & Eon and A Touch Of Class (ATOC), a mix from Piney Gir featuring the St. Helen's Girl's Choir, plus an exclusive track, 'Lie To Me' This enhanced CD includes the video for the single.

"Don't Say You Love Me" North American Track Listing:

1. Don't Say You Love Me - Single Mix
2. Don't Say You Love Me - Radio Mix
3. Lie To Me
4. Don't Say You Love Me - Piney Gir Mix
5. Don't Say You Love Me - Mark Moore & Eon Vox Remix
6. Don't Say You Love Me - ATOC's Rock'n'Ravin' Vocal Remix
7. Don't Say You Love Me - Video (enhanced CD ROM)

Sound clips of most of these tracks (plus a clip of the video) are available here:

http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/singles/dontsayyouloveme.html

Plus don't forget that you can create your own mix of 'Don't Say You Love Me' at:

http://www.erasuredownload.com

After rearranging the different parts of the song, you can purchase your
individual mix as an MP3 with a personal version of the single sleeve.

¨ US TV Appearances

- Erasure will guest host a forthcoming episode of VH1 Classic's "The Alternative" (airdate to be confirmed).

- Erasure interview snippets included in upcoming VH1 program "Big Gay 40" (airdate to be confirmed).

- A live performance by Erasure will be featured on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on the 12th May.

- A performance on NBC's 'Last Call with Carson Daly' (26th April). See http://www.1iota.com/show.aspx?sid=2 for further information.

¨ US Events - Reminder

Erasure will make a special in-store appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York, to sign copies of the new album Nightbird on Saturday 16th April at 4pm. Drop by to meet Andy and Vince, and to enter to win a pair of tickets to their sold-out show that night on April 16th!

Plus there is an Erasure themed party at 'Girls Room' (NYC) on the 8th April, further details on the EIS Forum here:

EIS: http://www.erasureinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6327

¨ Live Here Now - No US Shows

Message from the Live Here Now team:

"Thank you for the numerous enquiries we're received about Live Here Now and Erasure's forthcoming concerts in America.

Unfortunately, due to a number of factors and considerations it will NOT be possible for us to make Live Here Now recordings of these US shows. We're very sorry not to be able to provide the service to US fans on this tour, hopefully we'll see you next time.

Of course it's little consolation, but do remember that downloads can be ordered from anywhere and we can ship CD's anywhere in the world.

Some of you may also be interested to know that Client live at Club Koko is now available as a download and limited edition CD from the Live Here Now web site.

Thanks and best wishes, The LHN team"

http://www.liveherenow.co.uk

Regards

Greg
Erasure Information Service

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" - Out Now!

New Erasure single "Don't Say You Love Me" is out today in North America. The single available as CD Maxi Single. "Don't Say You Love Me" is the second single from new Erasure album "Nightbird" which was released in USA 25th January.

Tracklisting:

1. Don't Say You Love Me - Single Mix
2. Don't Say You Love Me - Radio Mix
3. Lie To Me
4. Don't Say You Love Me - Piney Gir Mix
5. Don't Say You Love Me - Mark Moore & Eon Vox Remix
6. Don't Say You Love Me - ATOC's Rock'N'Ravin' Vocal Remix
7. Don't Say You Love Me - Video (Enhanced CD ROM)

¨ "Mr. Gribber And His Amazing Cat" - Early Version

There was a collaboration between Illustrious Company and the Royal Ballet choreographer and dancer Vannessa Fenton and set designer Bruce French back in 2002 - a 20 minute piece based on a poem from the collection "Knots" by R.D.Lang, performed at the Clore theatre in the Royal Opera House. One of the parts of this music piece is an early version of Erasure's recent b-side "Mr. Gribber And His Amazing Cat". You can listen to it here.

¨ "Nightbird" - Fuzz Review

Russian magazine "Fuzz" (Issue 3 (138) March 2005) published a review of "Nightbird" (click picture to enlarge). They give it 4 stars out of 5.

¨ "A Little Respect" - Another Cover

New cover version of "A Little Respect" has been released recently. Brian Evans, who is a Vegas-based jazz crooner in the style of Harry Connick Jr. or Frank Sinatra made his own interpretation of this classic Erasure track which is out on his 20-minute self-titled EP released by independent label The Orchard. It is an acapella version and it closes the cd.

Tracklisting:

1. When You Wish Upon A Star
2. Don't Worry, Be Happy
3. Jump!
4. She Drives Me Crazy
5. You
6. Lady In Red
7. A Little Respect
8. Interview With Brian Evans (Enhanced CD ROM)

¨ April Fool

Yesterdays empty news page was an April fool :-) Sorry for any inconveniences and best wishes from erasure.ru.

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" Video Story

Here is a story behind the "Don't Say You Love Me" video.

Having lived the pop dream for almost two decades, Vince Clarke and Andy Bell of Erasure have now been sent into space by Nexus directors Tom & Mark Perrett, previously of Fizzy Eye, for a new music video to support the band’s most recent single, "Don’t Say You Love Me".

Brothers Tom & Mark took their inspiration for the video from the tin astronauts they used to play with together as children. The plot soon escalated into an excessive childhood toy space fantasy complete with rocket ships, moon walkers and robotic dogs.

Commenting on how the video came about, Tom Perrett says, “It started as a cheeky way of integrating a live-action performance by Andy into an animation, based on those old 60's toy astronauts with bizarre 'illustrated' faces. We'd shoot Andy's face and then map it onto a kind of animated printed sticker inside his helmet.”

Mark adds, “The song seemed to suggest a certain emotional distancing, so we cast Andy as a spaceman living a lonely, humdrum, old-fashioned futuristic life, orbiting the moon. Vince provided a bonus sub-plot as a frustrated mission commander and soon we had a complete Erasure space mission going on!”

Rather than being an action-packed animation, the video is more emotive and hinges on the atmosphere of the track coming through and adding to the storyline. The design and feel of the shots were fundamental to getting the feeling of the video just right. Tom & Mark spent a great deal of time working on the designs and models for the toys and interiors in order to balance the more melancholic side of the story with some subtle, and much more stupid, comedy moments.

¨ Piney Gir Diary

Piney Gir, who supported Erasure during European shows of their "The Erasure Show" tour have a tour diary at her website. Unfortunately it is discontinued now but there are several interesting lines in it though. You can read it here.

¨ "Don't Say You Love Me" / "Breathe" Chart Positions

This week "Don't Say You Love Me" chart positions are:

UK: # 15
Germany: # 88

Current "Breathe" chart positions are:

Israel: # 10
Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play (USA): # 15

¨ "The Erasure Show" - Tour News

At the Munich gig 31st March instead of "Who Needs Love Like That" was performed "Solsbury Hill".

¨ "A Little Respect" Cover

The band called "Catch 22" have made a cover version of Erasure's "A Little Respect". You can download an mp3 file of it here.