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	Goldfrapp - New Single and Album March 2010 Genre-smashing musical pioneers Goldfrapp announce their brand new album 'Head First', to be released through Mute on 22nd March 2010. This will be preceded by the fantastic new single 'Rocket’ on 8th March. ‘Head First' is Goldfrapp's most powerful trip to date, a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance. With life affirming lyrics and stellar production it lifts off at full tilt and takes us on a journey to the heart of 2010. The duo's fifth album, 'Head First' is written and produced by band mates Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory and was recorded throughout 2009 in Bath and in London. Fizzy with inspiration, the brand new single ‘Rocket’ is a goose-bump brilliant tune destined to float out of radios across the land. The diversity, ambition and direction of the new album highlights Goldfrapp as true agenda-setters and modern British musical icons. ‘Head First' follows the critically acclaimed ‘Seventh Tree’, which saw the NME describe Goldfrapp as ‘having done the seemingly impossible and become even more fantasy fabulous’ and as ‘sublime, anthemic pop’ by The Independent. 'Head First' is the latest in a brilliantly consistent body of work - from the captivating electronic balladry of Mercury nominated debut 'Felt Mountain' and its distorted-dancefloor follow-up, ‘Black Cherry' to the glitterball glamour of ‘Supernature’ which came out in summer 2005 and went on to sell over a million copies worldwide. Goldfrapp will take 'Head First' on tour later in 2010 - following the massive acclamation for both the Supernature and Seventh Tree tours and festival appearances around the world, Goldfrapp have underlined their reputation as one of the most transcendent and inventive live bands around. www.goldfrapp.com
	Goldfrapp "Believer" Out 9/7 NEW SINGLE – “BELIEVER” – SEPTEMBER 7th UK TOUR DATES – NOVEMBER 2010 “Who knew late-‘70’s/early ‘80’s synth-pop could be so perfectly compact, so life-affirming and seemingly effortless? – Mother Jones “A proud raison d’être…never has the group been more in the swing of things.” – NY Daily News Goldfrapp will release their brand new single “Believer” on September 7th through Mute. “Believer” is the latest single to be taken from Head First following the fantastic singles “Rocket” and “Alive”. “Believer” comes with a fabulous remix package including mixes by Vince Clarke, Subway, Joris Voorn and Davide Rossi. Goldfrapp recently wrapped up a set of select US live dates in June bringing Head First to both coasts, including the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Entertainment Weekly wrote, “Alison, in full sparkle mode…lost herself in a dizzying feast of outstretched arms and those ethereal wails we know and love.” The Washington Post called the sold out show at 9:30 Club, “Glamorous, and more than a little thrilling.” Goldfrapp underlined their reputation as one of the most transcendent and inventive live bands around. In November Goldfrapp will embark on their first major UK tour in two years. In addition, the tour announcement comes as the band takes the stage at several major festivals this summer, which include headlining a night at the iTunes Festival, as well as T in the Park, Oxegen, V and LED. Head First is Goldfrapp's most powerful trip to date, a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance. With life affirming lyrics and stellar production it lifts off at full tilt and takes us on a journey to the heart of 2010. www.goldfrapp.com www.mute.com www.twitter.com/goldfrapp
	Goldfrapp "Alive" Single Out 6/8 + Video Premiere on Vevo NEW SINGLE “ALIVE” OUT JUNE 8th 2010 “ALIVE” VIDEO PREMIERS ON VEVO.COM MAY 20TH 2010 JUNE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED JUNE 21 WASHINGTON, DC – 9:30 CLUB JUNE 23 NEW YORK, NY – HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM JUNE 26 OAKLAND, CA – FOX THEATER JUNE 27 LOS ANGELES, CA – HOLLYWOOD BOWL “The band has returned full force” - Rolling Stone “Pitch perfect” 8/10 - Spin “A heady delight” - People British pop pioneers Goldfrapp release their brand new single “Alive” through Mute on June 8th 2010. A joyous summer rush of anthemic escapism, “Alive”, written and produced by band mates Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, follows “Rocket” as the second single to be taken from the duo’s fifth album Head First, which Rolling Stone described as “Absorbing the ethereal atmosphere of Giorgio Moroder’s Cat People soundtrack and the skeletal fuzz-bluster of Suicide’s 1977 melancholy synth-punk blueprint “Cheree”, Head First has an edge that’s softer, warmer and dreamier...” The single, with mixes by Joakim, Tensnake, Dave Audé, and Arno Cost, is accompanied by a new video directed by the creative studio, Legs. In the video Pitchfork calls “genius”, watch an enchanting Alison Goldfrapp captivate the underworld with spandex-clad sidekicks. The video for “Alive” premiered on Vevo’s homepage on May 20th 2010. Watch it HERE. Goldfrapp will take Head First to select US cities this summer - following the massive acclaim for both the Supernature and Seventh Tree tours and festival appearances around the world, Goldfrapp have underlined their reputation as one of the most transcendent and inventive live bands around. Head First is Goldfrapp's most powerful trip to date, a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance. With life affirming lyrics and stellar production it lifts off at full tilt and takes us on a journey to the heart of 2010. The diversity, ambition and direction of the new album continues to highlight Goldfrapp as true agenda-setters and modern British musical icons. Head First follows the critically acclaimed Seventh Tree, and is the latest in a brilliantly consistent body of work - from the captivating electronic balladry of Mercury nominated debut Felt Mountain and its distorted-dancefloor follow-up, Black Cherry to the glitterball glamour of Supernature which came out in summer 2005 and went on to sell over a million copies worldwide. “Alive” track list: 1. Alive (Album Version) 2. Alive (Joakim NRG Dub) 3. Alive (Tensnake Remix) 4. Alive (Dave Audé Club Dub) 5. Alive (Arno Cost Remix) For further information please contact Nicole Blonder at Mute. 212.786.8407 \| nicole@mute.com goldfrapp.com \| mute.com Twitter: twitter.com/goldfrapp \| Facebook: facebook.com/goldfrapp \| Myspace:myspace.com/goldfrapp