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When Simple Minds released Black and White in 2005, it was obvious they'd been doing some creative soul searching in light of the success of bands clearly influenced by them, namely, the Killers and Manic Street Preachers. 2009's Graffiti Soul saw the return of drummer Mel Gaynor to the fold. He brought a familiar, tight, propulsive foundation to Charlie Burchill's guitar playing and Andy Gillespie's imaginative synths. Jim Kerr's alternately whispering and soaring vocals were still at the fore, but were showcased inside more economical songwriting, and Jez Coad's production celebrated the band's pop identity. Big Music finds Simple Minds coming full circle - going all the way back to 1979 for inspiration. They've rediscovered the urgent, keyboard-driven post-punk futurism of recordings such as Empires and Dance and Sons and Fascination…

Following their triumphant appearance at Chicago's prestigious Cold Waves festival last year, UK Industrial titans CUBANATE return home to celebrate the release of their forthcoming 'Brutalism' retrospective. With their early hits 'Body Burn' and 'Oxyacetylene' retaining the powerful, anthemic edge that originally won them Single of The Week in mags like Kerrang! and Melody Maker, and with the world descending into chaos and ruin, it's no wonder that Cubanate are more relevant today than ever, continuing to inspire artists including The Prodigy to Fear Factory and beyond.