Gang of Four plans new album, talks alternative formats

Dave Allen, bassist of Gang of Four has posted another new demo from what will likely be the band's next album. However, the band is looking at some slightly different options for the album:

So how about we start the new round of releases with a 4 song digital EP? Probably. The 'album' could then be built over time and released eventually as a CD, but in a compelling, high–value package that makes it valuable to our fans. We have those 4 song ideas as I write and they will be burnished and honed over the next 12 weeks or so. It then makes sense to get them into the hands (and ears) of the public as quickly as possible. Digital makes the most sense along with downloadable artwork, a vinyl record with free MP3s and remixes. A

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