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Daniel Miller given the Pioneer Award

Daniel Miller has been given the 2012 Pioneer Award from the fine folks over at AIM - The Association Of Independent Music. Seems their "esteemed judging panel" has bestowed this honor on Mr. Miller for his visionary work with Mute and electronic music. Actually there are some really accomplished judges on there, I just find it funny they refer to them as "esteemed" personally. I get it, trying to hype it up. That aside, kudos to them that they are recognizing him for his amazing work and for the work he continues to do. Should I think it's weird they didn't mention Depeche Mode on their list of bands...

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6 Music Kraftwerk special with Daniel Miller

BBC Radio's "6 Music Program" celebrates  the 30 year mark of  Kraftwerk's "The Model" reaching number 1 with record label boss Mark Jones and Kraftwerk expert and Mute label boss Daniel Miller. Some of the tracks they played on the special came from names like Motor, The Normal, VCMG, and of course Kraftwerk. Check out their thoughts on Kraftwerk's huge impact on electronic music and more by clicking here!

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VCMG – EP2 Single Blip details revealed

The details for the second single from the forthcoming, and highly anticipated, album "Ssss" from VCMG have been revealed. The single is a track called "Single Blip" and will be released on February 27th. The remix package includes remixes from Byetone and Matthew Johnson of Cobblestone Jazz fame. Not sure if this is a digital only single, but we're hoping for a 12" for it as well. Read the press release and see the sleeve art after the jump!     VCMG - EP2 / SINGLE BLIP   NEW EP RELEASED 27 FEBRUARY 2012   DEBUT ALBUM 'SSSS’, OUT 12 MARCH 2012   EP2 / Single Blip...

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Billboard previews VCMG – Possible remix contest

Billboard Magazine has done a little write up and preview on "Ssss" from VCMG. While it's nice to see the project get some recognition from an outlet like Billboard.com, there's nothing really new to add to what the current fans know music wise. There is, however, a little insight to the promotional plan - "Overall, we're targeting existing fans of the artists as well as fans/DJs of techno and EDM." Also, there was a mention of a potential remix contest in the works too! If you missed it, read the whole article after the jump!     VCMG Title: SSSS | Release Date:...

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VCMG announce album details & next single "Single Blip"

VCMG have released the info on their forthcoming album titled "Ssss" that will be proceeded by the second single "Single Blip" (EP2).  The album is set to be released on March 12th and features 10 original tracks composed by Martin L. Gore and Vince Clarke. It was mixed by Q, was recorded and engineered by Sie Medway Smith and Vince, and Stefan Betke of Pole fame mastered it. Full tracklist after the jump!   VCMG release one of 2012’s most anticipated musical collaborations with the album ‘Ssss’, out on Mute on 12 March 2012.     It marks the long awaited reunion of electronic...

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