A pioneering force in the genre of darkwave and ambient music, Lycia have earned the appreciation of fans of bleak but ethereal songcraft - including famous fans like Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails and Type O Negative's Peter Steele. Now, the band are reissuing one of their most beloved albums, 1996's Cold, on limited edition vinyl. Lycia, formed in 1988, was the brainchild of Mike VanPortfleet, a singer/songwriter/guitarist/keyboardist with a penchant for building atmospheric sounds and
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Hats Off To Del: Shannon Singles Compiled By Ace Records
"Runaway," "Little Town Flirt," "Keep Searchin' (I'll Follow the Sun)": the songs of Del Shannon have become an integral part of the American rock-and-roll tapestry. They're the lasting legacy of a restless, creative artist who survived the British Invasion and continued to make strong, relevant music right up until his suicide in 1990. Ace Records has just offered a new 2-CD anthology that allows Shannon's classic singles to be viewed through a new prism. The Complete U.K. Singles and More