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4AD Newsletter

December 1994

Number Two

December 1st, 1994

Throwing Muses

The single, 'Bright Yellow Gun', is out in a few days and already getting plenty of radio play in the UK. The video has also just been finished, directed by David Kelley, the man behind Kristin's 'A Loon' clip. The seven-inch version is backed with 'Like A Dog', while the 12" and CD also include 'Red Eyes' and a cover of Latin Playboys' 'Crayon Sun'.

'University' is still schedule for a January 16, with a possibility of a special CD format for a limited time. Tours are being discussed, and it looks like being the band's most extensive, covering many territories.

Belly

Belly's album is now complete, and as many of you are already aware, is titled 'King'. Schedule for release in February 1995, the album will be preceded by an as-yet undecided single. Touring will, like the Muses, be extensive and includes a three-week UK and Europe support slot on R.E.M's 1995 tour. Many many more details next month.

The Wolfgang Press

Prior to the release of their 'Going South' single in early January, December sees the club release of a number of mixes of selected tracks from the duo's new LP 'Funky Little Demons'. The likes of Sabres Of Paradise (Weatherall), Michael Brook, Barry Adamson, Apollo 440, Jah Wobble and Adrian Sherwood have twiddled the knobs on cuts which will be promoed on vinyl only in the UK. It's probable these mixes will appear in other territories but how and when I can't say. US and European dates should happen in February thru April, more details next month.

Brendan Perry

Brendan has just finished a low-key tour of Eire and Northern Ireland, previewing material that will appear on his new album, recording of which should begin in the next few weeks. There is no time-scale yet. Supporting Brendan on these shows was Heidi Berry, who is due to start recording in the very near future.

Breeders

resting and writing...... LP next year maybe???

His Name Is Alive

Recording with and playing with Spoonfed Hybrid's Ian Masters, as anyone at Virgos will tell you.

Lush

Currently in the far east - home for Christmas.

This Rimy River

'This Rimy River: Vaughan Oliver and v23 Graphic Works 1988-94 (peep)' is the catalogue for Vaughan's recent LA exhibition of the same name. The 72-page, large format (38cmx27cm) full-colour book includes comments on v23's working methods from Neville Brody, David Carson, commissioned photographers and 4AD musicians. It is available through 4AD mail order at 20 + p+p and will be available in selected record and book shops from mid-December at 28. Currently in design is a 500-only extended version which is estimated will sell at approximately 100. For more information write or fax the mail order service (081 874 6600).

alt.music.4ad

I've been hearing a great deal about this, but as yet have been unable to access it (yet to propagate?). Anyway, much as I enjoy trying to answer questions e-mailed to me (which, believe me I do!), this newsgroup would probably be a better place to do it, on the few occasions I get asked the same questions! If anyone in the UK has found the newsgroup can they let me know.

Some of your questions answered

Yes, the DCD box set SHOULD still be available in the US.

The 'All Virgos Are Mad' was British-made, is US-only, should be around $10-15 and IS a limited edition.

I know the AVAM video is similar to the 13-Year Itch one, but they were compiled for completely different countries.

Yes, KJ of Iowa, you should get out more, your obsession is unhealthy.

Mail Order

Some of you may be aware of our mail order service already, especially as in just six months we have nearly 2000 subscribers. It was set up to provide a way of obtaining any currently available 4AD CD/record/cassette/video/t-shirt etc etc to your door at less than it would cost in the shops, most of whom don't stock anything but the big-selling artists!. It also offers subscribers first choice of exclusive releases that would otherwise not be available in the shops. To receive a full-colour catalogue please send 1.50 + postage and packing to 4AD, P.O Box 3813, LONDON SW18 1XE.

Postage and packing is 60 pence (UK), 1.20 (Europe), 2.00 (USA + Canada) and 2.20 for the rest of the world. The 1.50 is refunded on your first order. All payment must be in Pounds Sterling and made payable to 4AD Ltd.

Ta,

Cliff - 4AD Ltd

The Evolution Group copy provided by Jeffrey Gayton (jtgayton@polisci.wisc.edu).