Duncan Sheik: Covers 80s
June 7th, marks the release date of Covers 80s, the latest album by Grammy and Tony award-winning singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik. Released through Sneaky Records/MRI, Duncan covers 12 classics and obscurities by some of the Eighties' defining bands, including Depeche Mode, Thompson Twins, New Order, The Cure, Love & Rockets, The Smiths and Tears for Fears. Guests on this album include Rachael Yamagata and Holly Brook (also known as Skylar Grey.) Covers 80s is currently streaming on MSN Music.
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Most recently recognized for composing the music for the Broadway sensation Spring Awakening (which featured "Glee"'s Lea Michele during it's run), Duncan is making his return to pop music after a five year absence with Covers 80s. He originally launched his musical career in 1996 with his self-titled debut, which spawned the radio mainstay "Barely Breathing" and earned a Grammy nomination for "Best Male Vocal Performance, Pop". He's since released four studio albums, and has earned critical accolades for his unique brand of folk-pop music.