Tag: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Video: OMD performs 'Dresden,' 'Enola Gay' on BBC's 'Later... with Jools Holland'

Video: OMD performs ‘Dresden,’ ‘Enola Gay’ on BBC’s ‘Later… with Jools Holland’

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark wrapped up a U.K. tour this month in support of their second post-reunion album, English Electric, and this week stopped by “Later… with Jools Holland” for a pair of broadcast performances, including the record’s new single, “Dresden,” and the band’s classic hit “Enola Gay.”

Video: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, 'Dresden' — off 'English Electric'

Video: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, ‘Dresden’ — off ‘English Electric’

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark have been favoring animation for many of the promotional clips for their new album English Electric, and that remains the case when it comes to the video for new single “Dresden.” The clip finds Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys in animated silhouette.

New releases: OMD, Big Country, Morrissey, Electronic, Sparks, The Fall, The House of Love

New releases: OMD, Big Country, Morrissey, Electronic, Sparks, The Fall, The House of Love

This week sees the release of brand-new studio albums from OMD, Big Country (with Mike Peters of The Alarm) and The House of Love, plus reissues from Morrissey (‘Kill Uncle’) and Electronic (‘Electronic’), a live album from Sparks and a new 7-inch single from The Fall.

Full-album stream: OMD, 'English Electric' — new album due out next week

Full-album stream: OMD, ‘English Electric’ — new album due out next week

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark next week will release ‘English Electric’ — their second post-reunion album and 12th studio set overall — and, as is increasingly the case these days, you can now listen to the full record in advance of its actual release. Check it out via Pitchfork Advance.

OMD debuts new track 'Night Café,' announces 10-inch EP for Record Store Day

OMD debuts new track ‘Night Café,’ announces 10-inch EP for Record Store Day

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark continue the build-up toward the April 9 release of their second post-reunion album ‘English Electric,’ releasing another new track, “Night Café,” and announcing plans for a limited-edition, five-track 10-inch vinyl picture disc to be released on Record Store Day.

Stream: OMD, 'Metroland' — 7½-minute lead single off upcoming 'English Electric'

Stream: OMD, ‘Metroland’ — 7½-minute lead single off upcoming ‘English Electric’

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark today premiered “Metroland,” the first official single off the band’s upcoming album ‘English Electric’ following a pair of Kraftwerk-esque teasers. The 7½-minute track — which you can stream below — will be released March 25, ahead of the April 9 release of the full album.