Greg EIS:

Hi all.

Well the days certainly seem to be racing by at the moment - is it Friday already? I'd better write an email update then!

New Album Information

Thought you might be interested in a bit of exclusive news regarding the forthcoming new Erasure album...

I can reveal that the album is to be mixed by 'Tom Elmhirst', whose previous mixing credits include Busted, Kylie Minogue, the Sugababes and Goldfrapp.

[EIS] Website Update - Studio Diary

A big batch of updates for Andy and Vince's New York Studio Diary. And with a further exclusive - they reveal the working titles of two songs...

- English language version
- German language version

[EIS] Website Update - Private Ear: Revisited

Back in 1997, the EIS hosted an event titled 'An Evening with Erasure'. An interesting write-up of that evening was published in the old Private Ear publication, and has been reproduced online on the EIS website, with colour photographs from that night.

Until next week!

Greg
Erasure Information Service

Added details of: "Retro:Active - Rare & Remixed" canadian cd, "This Is Alice Music 7" us cd, "Who Needs Love (Like That)" 1992 spain promo vinyl (thanks to Mike DePaz), "Cowboy" argentinian cd (thanks to Mike DePaz), "In My Arms" south african cd (thanks to Mike DePaz), "In My Arms" french promo cd (thanks to Martin Rivers).

Currently Erasure busy working on the new album in New York. They are using Union Street Recording studio for the recording. During July - September 2003 they were also used this studio to record "country and western" album of old Erasure songs. The "country and western" album was produced together Vince Clarke and producer/writer Steve Walsh. Jason Lehning was the man who mixed it. More info about that unreleased album can be found in this article (thanks to www.erasure.org for the links).

Greg EIS:

Hello all!

No Friday update this week I'm afraid - but a Thursday one instead :)

[EIS] Website Update - Paul Taylor Interview

I recently conducted an interview with Paul Taylor (who is Mute's Art Director) where we discussed the design process for the recent Erasure releases.

The first part of this interview is now online, which gives some background to the artwork used for the "Other People's Songs" album and related singles. A Plus+ Ltd (the design agency used for this project) has also generously provided some samples of the concept artwork.

The second part of the interview with Paul (which discusses the 'Hits! The Very Best of Erasure' artwork) will be published in the near future.

[EIS] Website Update - Further Studio Diary Entries

Days 7 to 9 of Erasure's studio diary have been added.

EIS'04 - Leicester Travel

Since last weeks announcement of EIS'04, I've received a number of enquires regarding what transport links are available to Leicester. The following links should be useful:

*Trains Services*
- Midland Mainline
http://www.midlandmainline.com

Midland Mainline provides direct services to / from Leicester, including: London St. Pancras (very frequent service), Loughborough (for East Midlands Airport), Luton Airport, Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham, Scarborough, Sheffield and York. There are many more destinations - see their website for full details.

- Central Trains
http://www.centraltrains.co.uk

Central Trains provides direct services to / from Leicester, including: Nottingham, Loughborough, Nuneaton, Birmingham and Coventry. Again they serve more destinations than I have listed.

*Other Useful Travel Links*
- National Rail Journey Planner
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/planmyjourney

- National Express Coaches
http://www.nationalexpress.com

*Airports*
- Nottingham East Midlands Airport
http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com

This airport has a frequent Shuttle Bus to Loughborough (which is a 15 min train journey to Leicester).

- Luton Airport
http://www.london-luton.co.uk

Train travel from Luton to Leicester takes approx one hour.

EIS'04 - Accommodation / Tickets

The number of tickets for EIS'04 will be limited as there is a restriction to how many people the venue can hold. The tickets will be sold on a first come / first served basis during March (exact time / price to be determined) and it will obviously be a good idea not to book travel / accommodation until you have confirmed a place.

A number of rooms (for accommodation) at the venue have been reserved (and a discount negotiated) for those going to EIS'04 - but the number of reserved rooms is limited. Full details on this and other accommodation options will be announced during March.

Until next week!

Greg
Erasure Information Service

Another brand new wallpaper was added to the "Media" section. This time it is made in the style of "Make Me Smile" sleeve.

Added New Pics

Added details of: "Hits! - The Very Best Of Erasure" us cd (thanks to Mike DePaz), "Chorus" uk promo vinyl single, "Tame Yourself" german cd (thanks to Patrick Aldag), "The Circus" japanese reissue promo cd album (thanks to Mike DePaz), "Crackers International" japanese reissue cd (thanks to Mike DePaz).

Hello all!

Apologies for the lack of an email update last week, I hope this weeks will make up for it...

EIS'04 - Album Launch Party

To celebrate the launch of the new album later this year, the EIS will be hosting a special event - EIS'04.

To be held on the 7th August in Leicester (UK), preparations for the event are currently underway.

Planned attractions for the event include: video screenings, merchandise, a disco, plus Erasure tribute band 'Eraser' will be performing.

A few surprises are planned as well...

Full details such as venue, times, prices, how to get tickets, buffet details etc. will be announced later in March via another 'EIS Update' email.

Why do a launch party? Well I've had a few requests for another EIS convention: via email, the EIS forum, private messages, on the erasurette.com chat etc.

Hmmm - thinking about it there have been more than a few requests!

So with the release of a brand new Erasure album later this year, it seems to be the perfect excuse to do one.

A quick thank you to Alan and Ewan (both moderators on the EIS Forum) for helping out with organising things so far.

[EIS] Website Updates - Studio Diary

The studio diary continues to be updated - read the latest adventures(!) of Andy and Vince here. A German translation of the studio diary section will go up in the next day or two (thanks to Corinna and Janet from erasure.de for providing the translations).

[EIS] Website Updates - Discography

Details of Erasure's UK singles have been added to the discography section. Sound clips and lyrics to follow.

Until next week!

Greg
Erasure Information Service

On Sunday, February 15th the free internet radio station www.wda1.com will present DJ Shortdawg's "ERASURE: Sex On Saturdays (The Essential Remixes)". This is a 1 & 1/2 hour continuous mix of the best Erasure remixes (track listing and times below).

Times of broadcast:
 2 am (Moscow) [early hours of February, 16th]
11 pm GMT (London)
 6 pm EST (N.Y.)
 3 pm PST (L.A.)

Tracklisting:
 - Star (White Label)
 - Solsbury Hill (Mahattan Clique Extended Remix)
 - In My Arms (Dekkard Vocal)
 - Always (White Label)
 - Freedom (MARK'S Guitar Vocal)
 - Video Killed The Radio Star (37B Mix)
 - Am I Right? (White Label)
 - Crying In The Rain (Mark Towns)
 - I Love Saturday (Beatmasters' Club Mix)
 - Rain (Blue Amazon Twisted Circles Mix)
 - Waiting For Sex (Mark Towns)
 - Make Me Smile (Manhattan Clique Extended Remix)
 - Sometimes (John "00" Fleming's Full Focal Club Mix)
 - Oh L'Amour (LMC 2003)
 - First Contact (Vocal Mix)
 - Moon And The Sky (Sleaze Sisters Anthem Mix)
 - Crown Of Thorns (Mark Towns)
 - Run To The Sun (Runaround On The Underground)

On 9th of February the first ever gay compilation was released in Russia by Gala Records. The 16 track cd includes such artists like Queen, George Michael, Marc Almond, ABBA and Duran Duran. Cd also features Erasure's "Waiting For Sex" (full 4'05'' version). Here is the full tracklisting:

 1. Queen - I Want To Break Free (Single Version)
 2. Diana Ross - I Will Survive
 3. Abba - Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight)
 4. Erasure - Waiting For Sex
 5. George Michael - Fastlove
 6. Geri Halliwell - It's Raining Man (Radio Edit)
 7. Blur - Girls & Boys
 8. Kylie Minogue - Your Disco Needs You
 9. Marc Almond - A Lover Spurned
10. Grace Jones - I've Seen That Face Before
11. Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
12. Robbie Williams - Supreme
13. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
14. Nina Hagen - Der Wind Hat Mir Ein Lied Erzahlt
15. Duran Duran - Wild Boys
16. Philip Oakey / Giorgio Moroder - Together In Electric Dreams

Charity Auction Has Ended

Charity auction for that has featured Erasure lots has ended on Wednesday, the 10th. The statuette of "Golden Europa" has been sold for 405 euro while T-shirt with "Red, Hot & Dance" banner with autographs for 65 euro.

Added details of: "In My Arms" australian limited cd, "Dick Tracy" german cd (thanks to Patrick Aldag), "Fingers & Thumbs (Cold Summer's Day)" uk promo cd (thanks to Christian Ondrak), "Abba-esque" taiwanese cd (thanks to Mike DePaz), "Always" mexican promo cd, "Love To Hate You" japanese cd (thanks to Mike DePaz), "A Little Respect" japanese cd (thanks to Mike DePaz).

In 1994 Erasure were honored with the "Golden Europa" for "Best Duo Of The Year". Erasure gaves it to big spender for a charity auction. The nominal value of this massive bronze figure is round about 4.000 euro.

Another lot is a white T-shirt with "Red, Hot & Dance" banner with autographs in a picture framing. Many artists, which were at the "Red, Hot & Dance" aids benefit party in 1994, had autographed this shirt. Among others are Erasure, Jimmy Somerville, Andrea Wilke, Ingo Schmoll, The Flirtations.

At the moment both this lots listed at Ebay. "Golden Europa" can be found here, while "Red, Hot & Dance" T-shirt here (thanks to Corinna for the info).

Added details of: "Run To The Sun" japanese cd (thanks to Mike DePaz), "Cowboy" belgian cd, "I Love Saturday" japanese cd (thanks to Mike DePaz), "Chains Of Love / A Little Respect" us reissue cassette, "Wonderland" japanese reissue cd (thanks to Mike DePaz).