Proverbial 11 is a series of benefit anthologies by musician friends across the globe, to help friends with life crisis. We present Proverbial 11 v.3, the proceeds of which go to help Mei, who has Batten Disease – a rare fatal neurodegenerative disorder.  All tracks are free to listen, and we hope you will find it in your hearts to donate to help make Mei’s time here the best it can be. Thank you!

Tracks include Edward Ka-Spel of the Legendary Pink Dots, former Pink Dots Michael Marshall, and Stret Majest Alarme, Four Dimensional Nightmare plays with April and Pat White. Orbit Service plays with current Dots guitarist Erik Drost. Also Mark Spybey from Dead Voices on Air, cave bat, Lady Aladrah, Ancient Inc., Chanting Snakes, Imaginary Fly, Musik aus Barmbek, and The Lights in the Sky are the Stars.

In recognition of the Legendary Pink Dots’ Tour announcement on 28 February 2016, this song was recorded today….Alena

Tour dates can be seen here.

New on Bandcamp:
Intimacy (Live At The Rumba Cafe 2010)

The 2010 Tour of North America was never going to be easy. The shock departure of half the band, just a year before, transformed the Dots into an altogether more fragile yet edgier combo, especially with Erik Drost rejoining on guitar. It was also the first tour in America following the economic crisis of 2008. Some clubs en route were depressingly empty, mainly in the Midwest. Even so, although there were some much bigger shows in the schedule, The Rumba Cafe in Columbus, Ohio felt like the best night of all. What a wonderful warm audience, what a charming friendly venue…As intimate as it gets…Thanks to Justin Baldonieri for his recording, and to our old friend Carl Howard who played such a big part in making the night so special. It has the hallmark of an audience recording but sound has been a little enhanced.

Byte Of Spring

Available as a digital download and a CDr with a lovingly made cover by EK

Edward Ka-Spel has a track on
CREATIO EX MATERIA #2 – La Nuit des Sauriens

This is a limited edition (300 copies) double 7″ EP on transparent vinyl with five previously unreleased versions of the Ptôse track “La nuit des Sauriens” including a 2015 version by Ptôse.

The packaging also includes a copy of the poster from the upcoming anniversary concert in Sens (feat. Edward Ka-Spel and Klimperei). 4 postcards plus a CD album featuring all the titles from the 7” + additional bonus tracks by Ptôse, John J. Cabanis, Klimperei, Miss Ming & sa chandelle magique, Pierre Bastien & Le Baron Fend l’air!

An alternate version of his song La Nuit Des Sauriens can be heard on the Dots’ own Bandcamp site:

Soon to be released on the Metropolis label- Pages Of Aquarius
Release date: April 22, 2016

The digital album can be pre-ordered on Metropolis’ Bandcamp page.

It’s been a ruthless New Year so far. Heroes are supposed to be immortal, but we’ve seen too many lost in a month that sometimes felt like a decade. The sense of shock created a cloud that hung over Dots’ hq for until roughly a week ago when we made the very conscious decision to embrace 2016 and do our part to turn this sad year around. The first releases of 2016 appeared a few days ago – just low-key download-only recordings of The Legendary Pink Dots and The Silverman live in Potsdam back in 1996 – they can be found on the Pink Dots’ Bandcamp site.

The first physical release, on lovingly made CDr, is from The Silverman with a long unreleased album from 2001 entitled “DisOrient Express ” The title is appropriate.

It’s spontaneous, wild and after 40 minutes on the edge of your seat I promise a feeling a of breathlessness but with the delightful heady state that normally accompanies that condition. -EK