The first is a new release for us, but an old release for Lindsay Phillips. So old is this release, in fact, that there are a mere 50 copies on CD left to buy. The album is also available digitally in high quality MP3 format. It's Lindsay's second, self-recorded EP entitled Aileen. Check it out.

The next release is a new one. It's the debut solo instrumental album by Andrew Keese of Andrew Keese & The Associates. It's available now in MP3 and limited edition CD format. MP3 trivia: each track on the album has a uniquely encoded cover art image. Have a listen.

More releases and news to come as the year unfolds ...

Subscribers to Amaya's mailing list will be entitled to an advance preview listen and the free download of several tracks, so visit her site and sign up.

We've been remiss on the mailing list front, so apologies to our subscribers, who were promised free goods and news and various other perks. We'll pick it up this month and aim for a little more regularity this year.

Much more news to come as the year unfolds ...

We'll be back in January 2010 and are looking forward to an exciting new year with the official launch of our label and plenty of new releases.

Thank you to all our visitors, supporters, buyers, subscribers, partners and friends for an outstanding 2009.

Have a safe and happy holiday season and we'll see you on the flip side.

Best Wishes,
Departed Sounds.

P.S. If you're in Melbourne, don't forget Gaslight Radio's Christmas Show at the Toff in Town, Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD on the evening of Wednesday 23rd.

Some interesting news for Gaslight Radio fans. Apart from building a dedicated Gaslight website, we're currently working with the band to put together a collection of live recordings from shows spanning no less than 10 years. A few tracks will be made available as free downloads, the remainder will be available to purchase (digitally only, at this stage) from our store.

Thank you also to everyone who has so far bought a copy of Gaslight Radio's vinyl. We were a little overwhlemed by the response, and all buyers were very patient with us while we got up to speed. Muchos Gracias.

Amaya Laucirica's sterling new album is currently being mixed in New York by the outstanding Australian ex-pat producer Victor Van Vugt. It should be mastered and ready for release by January 2010.

To cure his full blown addiction to The Wire, label partner Andrew Keese is disappearing to an isolated country town this week where he'll be inhabiting a converted church for a few days. He'll be overdubbing multiple instruments in the service of his debut solo instrumental album, Infinite Possible Shapes.

The always hard working khancoban have recording time booked in and some incredibly interesting concepts surrounding the release method for their upcoming album Everything Went Differently and Everything Was Good. Oh yeah, doesn't hurt that the initial demos we've heard are absolutely oustanding.

More news in the coming months as we emerge from the bitterness of Melbourne winter and head forward into glorious spring.

At the moment, we have limited items available. However, over the coming weeks this will increase. Eventually we'll also be offering albums in MP3 format at heavily discounted prices and loaded with bonus materials.

Mailing list subscribers are entitled to advance notification and discount coupons, so consider signing up.

Clicking on these icons will lead to files you can download. The files could contain anything - free tracks, rarities, poster art, images ... even discount coupons for purchases from our upcoming shop front.

Each month, the packages will change, so check back regularly to find out what else you can get hold of. This month, the packages consist of songs only.

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Briefly, the latest news is that Amaya Laucirica has finished recording her new album.

It sounds spectacular and to add the finishing touches, legendary Australian producer Tony Cohen is booked to mix it in October. You can read studio diary entries and view photographs from both the recording session, and Amaya's recent USA/Canada trip, at her new website.

Andrew Keese has commenced work on his new solo album, Infinite Possible Shapes. In addition, he has built a dedicated website to track the album's progress.

Lindsay Phillips is currently building a website and we'll have the links up here as soon as it's finished. His new single is about to enter pressing and promotion. Stay tuned.

Khancoban have studio time booked in the coming months and also have an upcoming trip to the USA.

Finally, Gaslight Radio will be doing a Christmas Extravaganza at the Toff in Town in Melbourne on the 23rd December. It promises to be a show worth waiting for.

More news will follow in the coming weeks as we work towards the official launch of the label.