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The Kut - Doesn't Matter Anyway / Closure - Out Now! iTunes & 7" Green Vinyl

2009-11-09T16:15:02.000Z

The Kut: ‘Doesn’t Matter Anyway’ / ‘Closure’

OUT NOW on CRIMINAL RECORDS! Please help us to get this double A-side single into the indie charts!!

All female band The Kut have been going from strength to strength in the past 2 months. Their growing radio support definitely a sign of this.

"Doesn't Matter Anyway, rides a choppy guitar riff from verse to chorus over rolling bass lines and solid drumming to deliver a gem of female alt-rock as tasty as anything put out there since the Go-Go's. This is a hummable, danceable, singable, pogo-able, head bop-able, slab of prime indy pop. Great hooks, great chops. Beautiful, nuanced, emotive vocals without being whiny or snotty. It's all there, and it's about as damn near perfect as you'll find"

The Rippple Effect

Grab a download of ‘Doesn’t Matter Anwyay’ from 70p from one of the big download stores below:

7 Digital

http://www.7digital.com/artists/the-kut/doesnt-matter-anyway-closure

Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doesnt-Matter-Anyway-Closure/dp/B002QZ855E/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1257111618&sr=301-1

HMV

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/digitalProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&productId=10615754

iTunes

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=333993789&s=143444

Play.com

http://www.play.com/Music/MP3-Download-Album/4-/12248279/Doesn-t-Matter-Anyway-Closure/Product.html

Green 7" Vinyl (500 Limited Edition while stocks last)

http://www.criminalrecords.cc/criminalrecordsshop.html

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=355685 (signed)

Watch the video

http://www.youtube.com/criminalrecordsuk

The Kut website

http://www.thekut.co.uk

Myspace

http://www.myspace.com/thekutgirlsrock

Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kut/36181634101

Bebo

http://www.thekut.bebo.com

Criminal Records

http://www.criminalrecords.cc

New Video Clip and Remix (FREE!)

2009-11-07T09:10:42.000Z

Holas! よいニュース! Good news! Buenas nuevas!

Mejor – Cineplexx (New video clip) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I2CjftkP38

Mejor (Copacabana mix) (New FREE remix)
You can spread this link, it is a free download!
http://www.cineplexx.net/mp3/Cineplexx_Mejor_Remix.zip

......

Mejor is the first single of the album Nuevahola, the new Cineplexx’s compilation (Cherry Red Records, 09)
buy Nuevahola @ Itunes | buy Nuevahola @ Amazon

Enjoy!
www.myspace.com/cineplexx & www.cineplexx.net

NME TO RELEASE ALBUM OF HOTTEST ACTS OF 2009

2009-11-05T17:46:06.000Z

This Monday, NME will release an album showcasing the best acts of 2009 and some of those hotly tipped for the new year.

Spanning two spectacular CDs, NME has sifted through the trash and put together a compilation jam packed with all the biggest names of 2009. CD1 boasts tracks from Muse with their spectacular come back single ‘Uprising’, Kasabian with the huge ‘Fire’ and the stunning indie-electro crossover ‘Zero’ by the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s. Meanwhile, CD2 combines the stunning ‘That Golden Rule’ by Biffy Clyro, Green Day with their huge ‘Know Your Enemy’ and a plethora of new and exciting Brit-talent from the likes of Wild Beasts, Dananananackroyd and The Horrors.

Hand-picked by the UK’s most respected music magazine - and without a doubt the coolest compilation of the year, NME The Album 2009 really is the essential album for 2009.

CD2
1. Biffy Clyro – That Golden Rule
2. Paramore – Ignorance
3. Green Day – Know Your Enemy
4. The Prodigy – Warrior Dance
5. Enter Shikari – No Sleep Tonight
6. The Horrors – Who Can Say
7. The View – 5 Rebeccas
8. Ian Brown - Stellify
9. Bombay Bicycle Club – The Hill
10. Howling Bells – Into The Chaos
11. Little Boots – Remedy
12. Marmaduke Duke – Je Suis Un Funky Homme
13. Marina & The Diamonds – Obsessions
14. Animal Collective – My Girls
15. Danananananakroyd – Back Wax
16. Golden Silvers – Please Venus
17. Phoenix – 1901
18. Manic Street Preachers – Peeled Apples
19. Graham Coxon – Dead Bees
20. Glasvegas – Flowers & Football Tops

CD1
1. Muse – Uprising
2. Kasabian - Fire
3. Friendly Fires – Kiss Of Life
4. Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Zero
6. Jamie T – Sticks & Stones
7. The Big Pink – Dominos
8. Maximo Park – In Another World
9. The Enemy – Be Somebody
10. Franz Ferdinand – Ulyesses
11. White Lies – Death
12. Passion Pit – The Reeling
13. The Maccabees – No Kind Words
14. Gossip – Love Long Distance
15. Jack Penate – Tonight’s Today
16. Peter Doherty – Last Of The English Roses
17. Esser - Headlock
18. The Virgins – Private Affair
19. The Cribs – Cheat On Me
20. Gallows – I Dread The Night

NME: THE ALBUM 2009 is available from 16th November 2009

NME TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM OF 2009 HOTTEST TALENT

2009-11-05T09:00:00.000Z

NME THE ALBUM 2009 is set for release on Monday, showcasing all the best bands of 2009 that have rocked their way onto our radar this year, and those who look sure to do the same in 2010.

Spanning two spectacular CDs, NME has sifted through the trash and put together a compilation jam packed with all the biggest names of 2009. CD1 boasts tracks from Muse with their spectacular come back single ‘Uprising’, Kasabian with the huge ‘Fire’ and the stunning indie-electro crossover ‘Zero’ by the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s. Meanwhile, CD2 combines the stunning ‘That Golden Rule’ by Biffy Clyro, Green Day with their huge ‘Know Your Enemy’ and a plethora of new and exciting Brit-talent from the likes of Wild Beasts, Dananananackroyd and The Horrors.

Hand-picked by the UK’s most respected music magazine - and without a doubt the coolest compilation of the year, NME The Album 2009 really is the essential album for 2009.

CD2

1. Biffy Clyro – That Golden Rule

2. Paramore – Ignorance

3. Green Day – Know Your Enemy

4. The Prodigy – Warrior Dance

5. Enter Shikari – No Sleep Tonight

6. The Horrors – Who Can Say

7. The View – 5 Rebeccas

8. Ian Brown - Stellify

9. Bombay Bicycle Club – The Hill

10. Howling Bells – Into The Chaos

11. Little Boots – Remedy

12. Marmaduke Duke – Je Suis Un Funky Homme

13. Marina & The Diamonds – Obsessions

14. Animal Collective – My Girls

15. Danananananakroyd – Back Wax

16. Golden Silvers – Please Venus

17. Phoenix – 1901

18. Manic Street Preachers – Peeled Apples

19. Graham Coxon – Dead Bees

20. Glasvegas – Flowers & Football Tops

CD1

1. Muse – Uprising

2. Kasabian - Fire

3. Friendly Fires – Kiss Of Life

4. Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition

5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Zero

6. Jamie T – Sticks & Stones

7. The Big Pink – Dominos

8. Maximo Park – In Another World

9. The Enemy – Be Somebody

10. Franz Ferdinand – Ulyesses

11. White Lies – Death

12. Passion Pit – The Reeling

13. The Maccabees – No Kind Words

14. Gossip – Love Long Distance

15. Jack Penate – Tonight’s Today

16. Peter Doherty – Last Of The English Roses

17. Esser - Headlock

18. The Virgins – Private Affair

19. The Cribs – Cheat On Me

20. Gallows – I Dread The Night

NME: The Album 2009 will be available to buy from 16th November.

Student friendly review: Fabric

2009-11-04T21:01:30.000Z

London. One of the main reasons I came to university. It’s the cultural centre of England attracting people from all over the world like a magnet to get lost in the myriad of attractions it has to offer. There’s so much to do but so very little time to do it in, between studying of course. So, which nights out are worth the long journey back on the night bus, the tube fair, the effort it takes to get everybody out of their rooms? I intend to find out and, don't worry, I won’t be paid for promoting any venues, this is a genuine opinion from a real student. Therefore, without further ado, I give you...

Fabric nightclub, London.

With three main rooms, bars, a couched seating area and an atmosphere that will tingle the senses of even the least musically orientated among us, Fabric is most definitely worthy of both your time and money. With a capacity of three thousand, you’re pretty much guaranteed to see each of the rooms fully packed out with a highly diverse crowd; not surprising, as its infamy now gathers together some of the best DJs in all types of genres, from drum n bass and dubstep to hip-hop and dance, the list goes on.

Wander around any of the dance-floors and you’ll find men clinging to the cage that surrounds the DJ, grinding with the wall. Others in their own zone rock side to side in time with the music, eyes closed, arms flailing (these are the ones you particularly want to watch out for as they will have your eye out).

The descent into any of the three rooms completely removes you from the outside and into a place where the DJ rules. Smoke machines, a giant disco ball and some serious laser lighting all add to the sense of this being almost other-worldly, escapism in its purest form. It’s all about the music here (partially because socialising isn’t really an option; the music is so loud it literally vibrates through your chest, adding another dimension to experience).

Tickets start at ten pounds, but they’re well worth that little sliver of your overdraft.

To conclude, go to Fabric, it will blow your mind.

Free album "Thru' the Fly Machine" / Psychedelic Indie for the modern age

2009-10-20T22:02:59.000Z

As Clinker, we have just started making our new album "Thru the Fly Machine" available as a FREE download. We’ve sat on it for a few months wondering what to do with it, but after much discussion we decided that we’d rather just give it away and let you all have it. We’ve started giving it away at gigs too on CD, so if you want a hard copy get along to one of our gigs and we’ll have a limited supply there.

It’s an album that we are extremely happy with. It says more about what Clinker stands for than anything else we’ve done in the past. 12 tracks, including PlayThe Line, Searching For a New World, Hallucination Generation, Mire and Let’s Go Out and Get Fucked. So get downloading, via our website…
http://www.clinker.org.uk

Kert Semm, a top Estonian journo, has reviewed our album for their national newspaper. He’s also got his own English review site and the translated review is up on there for you to read. He gave us an 8.4/10 rating for it!!! Read it here…
http://sonicspacefoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/oh-london-so-much-to-answer-for.html

Also Check out Clinker's new video for the "So We Say" taken from our new album "Thru' the Fly Machine". It was directed by the weird and wonderful Ambrose Yalley.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkqA8LSls5Y

Introducing KID SISTER

2009-10-15T13:11:17.000Z

KID SISTER 'RIGHT HAND HI' RELEASE NEW SINGLE ON ASYLUM
Chicago native Kid Sister has let the polish on her French tips dry and is back with a brand new single ‘Right Hand Hi’ set for release through Asylum Records on 30th November.

A 3 minute rave-pop blast that tears its way out of the stereo, ‘Right Hand Hi’ features the staccato beats and inventive production of Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso (aka the Swedish House Mafia).

‘Right Hand Hi’ is the first single to be taken from Kid Sister's debut album ‘Ultraviolet’ one of the most exciting albums of next year.

Kid Sister - aka Melisa Young - exploded last year with the genius ‘Pro Nails’ featuring Kanye West, and an appearance on Count & Sinden’s ‘Beeper’. Since then she's been recording her album with the world’s finest electronic producers.

Simply put, ‘Ultraviolet’ is incredible. Blending Hip-hop, ghetto house and electro pop, it’s a melting pot of ideas and styles that makes it one of the most original pop albums in years. Set for release in early 2010.

NOVEMBER DATE:
14 - Annie Mac Presents @ Koko, London

www.twitter.com/kidsistermelisa
www.myspace.com/kidsister

INTRODUCING TURBOWEEKEND - DANISH ELECTRO-POP WITH A DARK TWIST....

2009-10-15T13:08:06.000Z

TURBOWEEKEND RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE 'TROUBLE IS' OCTOBER 19th

Danish outfit Turboweekend are a three-piece born out of the city’s underground rock, and electronic club scene in their native Copenhagen. Describing their music as part dark synth-pop, and part bouncy electro-rock, with a soulful twist, the trio has amassed a loyal following in Europe and are now breaking into the UK.

Trouble Is is their first debut UK single to be taken from forthcoming album Ghost of Chance

Check out the video here - not for the faint hearted!

Turboweekend will be playing the LEVIS ONES TO WATCH show on October 15th LEVIS ONES TO WATCH @ THE BARFLY, CAMDEN with Mirrors + Young Rebel Set - stage 8:30pm.

Catch em if you can!

The Joy Formidable kick off their massive support tour

2009-10-14T19:01:37.000Z

Kick Off Mammoth Support Tour!

Greyhounds in the Slips – Free Download available now
First you have to get Mad – Live CD released November 16th

The Joy Formidable this week kick of their biggest ever tour, supporting Editors, Passion Pit and The Temper Trap throughout the rest of the year. After the shows they head back to the studio to finish off their debut album, which is scheduled for a spring 2010 release.

The latest single: Greyhounds in the Slips, is now available to download for free from http://www.myspace.com/thejoyformidable

Featuring vocals from Paul Draper this is the band's first new song since the release of their 8 track CD, A Balloon Called Moaning which included the singles Austere, Cradle and Whirring; and is still available to buy on CD and download.

The video that accompanies Greyhound in the Slips is an energetic collage of live footage from tours with White Lies and Howling Bells as well as their own headlining tour earlier this year. http://www.youtube.com/thejoyformidable .

On November 16th, the band will release a live recording of their sold out London headline show at the Garage last month. Titled "First you have to get mad", you can now pre-order the album from here.

The full list of support dates is as follows:

October

12th Edinburgh Picture House (w/ Editors)
13th Glasgow Barrowland (w/ Editors)
14th Newcastle O2 Academy (w/ Editors)
16th Manchester Academy (w/ Editors)
17th Leeds O2 (w/ Editors)
18th Norwich UEA (w/ Editors)
21st Sheffield Leadmill (w/ Passion Pit)
22nd Northumbria Uni (w/ Passion Pit)
23rd Glasgow Club Academy (w/ Passion Pit)
24th Manchester Club Academy (w/ Passion Pit)
26th Oxford O2 Academy (w/ Passion Pit)
27th London Koko (w/ Passion Pit)
30th Bristol Anson Rooms (w/ Passion Pit)
31st Southampton University (w/ Passion Pit)

November

1st Birmingham O2 Academy (w/ Passion Pit)
21st SWE Stockholm Debaser Slussen (w/ The Temper Trap)
22nd NOR Oslo John Dee (w/ The Temper Trap)
23rd DEN Copenhagen Vega (w/ The Temper Trap)
25th GER Hamburg Molotow (w/ The Temper Trap)
26th GER Frankfurt Nachtleben (w/ The Temper Trap)
27th GER Cologne Gebaeude 9 (w/ The Temper Trap)
28th GER Berlin Lido (w/ The Temper Trap)
30th GER Munich Atomic Cafi (w/ The Temper Trap)

December

1st AUS Vienna Szene Wien (w/ The Temper Trap)
2nd SWI Zurich Hafenkneipe (w/ The Temper Trap)
4th ITA Milan La Casa 139 (w/ The Temper Trap)
5th SWI Fribourg Fri-Son (w/ The Temper Trap)
14th SPA Madrid Ramdell (w/ The Temper Trap)
17th HOL Nijmegan Doonroosje (w/ The Temper Trap)
18th FRA Paris Nouvea Casino (w/ The Temper Trap)
19th BEL Brussels Botanique (w/ The Temper Trap)
20th HOL Amsterdam Melkweg (w/ The Temper Trap)

Kick Off Mammoth Support Tour!

Greyhounds in the Slips – Free Download available now
First you have to get Mad – Live CD released November 16th

The Joy Formidable this week kick of their biggest ever tour, supporting Editors, Passion Pit and The Temper Trap throughout the rest of the year. After the shows they head back to the studio to finish off their debut album, which is scheduled for a spring 2010 release.

The latest single: Greyhounds in the Slips, is now available to download for free from http://www.myspace.com/thejoyformidable

Featuring vocals from Paul Draper this is the band's first new song since the release of their 8 track CD, A Balloon Called Moaning which included the singles Austere, Cradle and Whirring; and is still available to buy on CD and download.

The video that accompanies Greyhound in the Slips is an energetic collage of live footage from tours with White Lies and Howling Bells as well as their own headlining tour earlier this year. http://www.youtube.com/thejoyformidable .

On November 16th, the band will release a live recording of their sold out London headline show at the Garage last month. Titled "First you have to get mad", you can now pre-order the album from here.

The full list of support dates is as follows:

October

12th Edinburgh Picture House (w/ Editors)
13th Glasgow Barrowland (w/ Editors)
14th Newcastle O2 Academy (w/ Editors)
16th Manchester Academy (w/ Editors)
17th Leeds O2 (w/ Editors)
18th Norwich UEA (w/ Editors)
21st Sheffield Leadmill (w/ Passion Pit)
22nd Northumbria Uni (w/ Passion Pit)
23rd Glasgow Club Academy (w/ Passion Pit)
24th Manchester Club Academy (w/ Passion Pit)
26th Oxford O2 Academy (w/ Passion Pit)
27th London Koko (w/ Passion Pit)
30th Bristol Anson Rooms (w/ Passion Pit)
31st Southampton University (w/ Passion Pit)

November

1st Birmingham O2 Academy (w/ Passion Pit)
21st SWE Stockholm Debaser Slussen (w/ The Temper Trap)
22nd NOR Oslo John Dee (w/ The Temper Trap)
23rd DEN Copenhagen Vega (w/ The Temper Trap)
25th GER Hamburg Molotow (w/ The Temper Trap)
26th GER Frankfurt Nachtleben (w/ The Temper Trap)
27th GER Cologne Gebaeude 9 (w/ The Temper Trap)
28th GER Berlin Lido (w/ The Temper Trap)
30th GER Munich Atomic Cafi (w/ The Temper Trap)

December

1st AUS Vienna Szene Wien (w/ The Temper Trap)
2nd SWI Zurich Hafenkneipe (w/ The Temper Trap)
4th ITA Milan La Casa 139 (w/ The Temper Trap)
5th SWI Fribourg Fri-Son (w/ The Temper Trap)
14th SPA Madrid Ramdell (w/ The Temper Trap)
17th HOL Nijmegan Doonroosje (w/ The Temper Trap)
18th FRA Paris Nouvea Casino (w/ The Temper Trap)
19th BEL Brussels Botanique (w/ The Temper Trap)
20th HOL Amsterdam Melkweg (w/ The Temper Trap)

Janee & Bless Beats - Sex in the City new single on Moshi Moshi Records October 26th

2009-10-14T18:57:54.000Z

Chuck together the honey drizzled lyrics of the hottest young rapper about, Janee Bennett, larger than large production from UK grime king Bless Beats (already had a # 1 with Wiley’s ‘Rolex’) and one ridiculously massive piano riff and what do you get? A summer club anthem that’s what.

Moshi Moshi records are no stranger to finding a killer single - Florence and the Machine’s “Kiss With A Fist”, Late of the Pier's "Bathroom Gurgle", Lykki Li’s “Little Bit”, and Friendly Fire's "Paris". This time they bring Manchester born, London based Janee Bannett to the fore.

Some might know her previous work already – originally discovered by Roll Deep who asked her to vocal on their single Do Me Wrong, and gaining copious nods of appreciation on the blogs - 22 year old Janee might just be the UK’s answer to a young Beyonce. All dazzling 6ft of her.

East Londoner Bless Beats is something of a beats prodigy – having acquired mass recognition from his home crowd for his insanely popular grime productions, 21 year old Bless has bigger ideas and is currently attracting musical talent of all walks to work with him on his debut album due out autumn 2009. Remi Nicole, Wiley, Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk, Ironic, Sabrina Washington, Alesha Dixon have all passed his east London studio for sessions, but it’s Janee Bennett he’s most excited about:

“There are lots of female vocalists out there, many of which come and go, but Janee is an artist as well as a songwriter. Her presence in the studio is always felt - and you know she can take any tune and make it work. She’s very special and I love working with her"

Pop siren Janee who’s set for big things this year sings about life in the city of London:

“Being born and Bred in Manchester, on my arrival to London I soon realised that life here is very different. London is the place to be and where everything is going on but its very expensive to live. So in the song I describe having to work to make money and then needing to have some fun outside of work "Sex In The City". Sex in the city doesn't necessarily mean having "sex", it can mean anything, to unwind and have fun! We ALL need sex in the city…” Janee Bennett

Indeed. Now we simply await a ray of summer sunshine and the Sex in the City club hysteria will ensue…

Editors - In This Light And At This Grid Reference

2009-10-14T18:49:43.000Z

In This Light And At This Grid Reference
Unique album streaming launches today // Album Out Now!
To celebrate the release of their third studio album, ‘In This Light And On This Evening’ this week, Editors have created a unique listening experience for their new album by appearing to 'hack' Google Street View.

The experience allows fans to use a version of Google Maps on the Editors website to travel to certain areas of London where the band have hacked in their own custom locations. The new additions consist of some gloriously moody 360 degree images, shot at night. Within each location the user will hear a track from the new album, which was inspired by the mood and magic of London at night.. The images feature the band and a group of their fans performing surreal activities which reportedly have hidden meanings relating to the songs.

The locations are normally unavailable on the regular Street View. Editors modified version of Google Maps allows users to enter into these locations and make the transition from light to dark so fans can explore the band's atmospheric vision of London at night. To access the Map go to :
http://www.editorsofficial.com/streetview
‘In This Light And On This Evening’ is the follow up to Editors UK Number One album ‘An End Has A Start’. Embracing synthesisers for the album, the band were heavily influenced by the soundtracks to Terminator and Bladerunner in the early recording period whilst lyrically Tom Smith drew heavily on his new found appreciation of his ‘adopted home town’ of London for the stories that weave throughout the record. From the opening track, which also became the album title, referencing a view from Primrose Hill at dusk, through ‘The Boxer’ telling of the Friday night disturbances of London’s pub culture to the brutal imagery of a carnivorous House Of Commons on ‘Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool’, the locations of London and its people are at the heart of the record

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB DEBUT UK HEADLINE TOUR IN NOVEMBER

2009-10-14T18:30:00.000Z

Currently in the studio with Phillippe Zdar mixing their debut album for Kitsuné, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB have just announced news of their extensive debut headline UK tour in November, taking their rhythmic alt-pop to their rapidly-growing fanbase around the country… Ahead of their headline dates TDCC play the Kitsuné Maison Tour with label-mates Delphic in October.

Kitsuné Maison Tour (co-headline w/ Delphic)
OCTOBER
22 - Club Academy - Manchester
23 - A Nation Of Shopkeepers - Leeds
24 - Korova - Liverpool
27 - Joiners - Southampton
28 - Cooler - Bristol
29 - Bodega - Nottingham
30 - The Rainbow - Birmingham
31 - Hearn Street Warehouse - London

NOVEMBER
07 – Underground, Stoke
08 – Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
10 – University, Swansea
11 – Adelphi, Hull
12 – Lexington, London
13 – Inside Out, Darlington
14 – Bumper, Liverpool
16 – Fibbers, York
17 – Mandela Hall, Belfast
18 – The Farm, Canterbury
19 – Portland Arms, Cambridge
20 – Escobar, Wakefield
21 – The Corner, Manchester

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB's rhythmic alt-pop draws on electronica, rock and Afro-beats and fizzes with invention and sparkling tunes… Their limited edition debut single – 'Something Good Can Work' released earlier this year, was bursting with hooks and a bona fide pop melody that bounces, swings AND rocks, sounding jittery, dreamy and urgent.

Snapped up by Kitsuné following their performance at Glastonbury Festival this year, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB are a band on the rise. They release their first single for Kitsuné – 'I Can Talk' – on 16th November… Another deliriously catchy gem, the single will be released in both 7” and 12” formats and comes backed by a number of remixes by the likes of Crystal Fighters, Golden Bug and French Horn Rebellion.

www.myspace.com/twodoorcinemaclub

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2009-10-10T22:31:08.000Z

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LISTEN TO: THE CANDLE THIEVES - THE SUNSHINE EP

2009-09-29T19:00:00.000Z

LISTEN TO: THE CANDLE THIEVES - THE SUNSHINE EP - CLICK HERE

Alberta Cross - ‘in the studio’ video

2009-09-17T23:43:23.000Z

The Hot Melts give away entire debut album for free!!

2009-09-17T23:42:22.000Z

A statement from The Hot Melts:

"Hey guys! We realise buying a pint of milk can break the bank at the moment. So with this in mind, we have decided to give the album away for FREE, that¹s right you heard me the first timeŠ FREE!

Here¹s the dealŠ head over to www.epitaph.com/thehotmelts to get your free download.

We really appreciate anyone who has bought the album already. As this means we can keep on touring. So, if you can afford to buy the album, please do. But for those of you who can't we would hate for you to miss out just from a lack of funds!

See you on tour...

Now, go tell your friends!

THM x"

Levi's OnesToWatch October Residencies: Citadels, Exlovers, Kurran & The Wolfnotes, Mirrors

2009-09-11T19:40:57.000Z

October Residencies 2009
Citadels, Exlovers, Mirrors, &
Kurran And The Wolfnotes

With support from:
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, Young Rebel Set, Turboweekend, Dansette Junior, Little Death

The Levi’s® OnesToWatch® London Residencies are back in town with three hot servings of live gigs as the colder months draw closer. The shindigs will showcase emerging talent from all over the UK, and a band all the way from Denmark.

The October shows kick-off with a night of feel-good music to lift the spirits, lead by Londoners Citadels who will test out their psychedelic synth-pop on the culture hungry revellers of East London. Their single ‘Golden Islands’ was recently released on Friends Vs Records on limited edition 7” and download. Supporting them at the Macbeth are Anders Kallmark protégées Ou Est Le Swimming Pool and Dansette Junior.

The following week on 15th October, former Mumm-Ra front man James New brings his new band Mirrors to the stage, gracing Camden’s Barfly with their pop-noir sound. The band’s latest single, ‘Look At Me’ is currently out on Pure Groove Records. Also on the bill, Young Rebel Set; a band causing a stir among their local scene in the North East, and synth-poppers Turboweekend, over from Copenhagen.

The third October Residency held at The Borderline on 22nd October, sees joint headliners Kurran and the Wolfnotes and Exlovers strut their stuff at what is expected to be an oversubscribed show. Both bands are currently being produced by the legendary Stephen Street, of The Smiths and Blur fame, and both also share a penchant for a gypsy, indie-folk sound, and close girl-boy vocals. Kurran And The Wolfnotes’ latest single ‘Whatabitch’ is out on Oct 19th as a 7” on Chess Club Records, and Exlovers new five track EP ‘You Forget So Easily’ was released in September also through Chess Club. Completing the line-up are Little Death.

Visit ticketweb.co.uk and seetickets.co.uk to grab your place at one of these shows.

Follow Levi's® OnesToWatch on Twitter - http://twitter.com/LOTWuk

www.levi.co.uk/lotw

Full October Gig Details:

Thurs 8th October - The Macbeth, Shoreditch:
Citadels + Ou Est Le Swimming Pool + Dansette Junior

Thurs 15th October – The Barfly, Camden:
Mirrors + Young Rebel Set + Turboweekend

Thurs 22nd October – The Borderline, Soho:
Kurran And The Wolfnotes with joint headliners Exlovers + Little Death

Venue and Ticket Details:
The Macbeth
70 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LP
Tickets available from Ticketweb, and locally at Rough Trade East
www.ticketweb.co.uk
www.seetickets.co.uk
Doors 7.30pm Price £7, Age 18+

Barfly
49 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AN
Tickets available from Ticketweb
www.ticketweb.co.uk
www.seetickets.co.uk
Doors 7.30pm Price £7, Age 16+

The Borderline
Orange Yard, off Manette Street, London, W1D 4JB
Tickets available from Ticketweb
www.ticketweb.co.uk
www.seetickets.co.uk
Doors 7.30pm Price £7, Age 18+

Band Info

Citadels
Citadels are a London five piece, who play upbeat, psychedelic synth-pop. Their 80’s influenced fuzzy guitars with layered male and female vocals have earned them glowing reviews from a range of leading music commentators. Single ‘Golden Islands’ was released in August on Friends Vs Records on limited edition 7” and download.
www.myspace.com/citadelsmusic

Mirrors
This Brighton four piece specialise in an ethereal, electronic pop-noir sound, inspired by an impressive array of composers, playwrights, philosophers and poets. Known for being meticulous perfectionists, their front man James previously found fame in Indie band Mumm-Ra. Single ‘Look at Me’ is out on Pure Groove records now.
www.myspace.com/mirrorsmirrorsmirrors

Kurran And The Wolfnotes
Double headlining the third show with label-mates Exlovers, Kurran And The Wolfnotes are a five piece hailing from Belfast, New York, Staines and Lille. Currently touring with Cherbourg, they mix folk with with shoegaze, to create a unique gypsy sound, earning them plenty of airplay on BBc Radio 1 and 6. Like their co-headliners Exlovers, they are recording their debut with Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur). Latest single ‘Whatabitch’ is out on Oct 19th as a 7” on Chess Club Records.
www.myspace.com/kurranandthewolfnotes

Exlovers
Exlovers play discordant indie-pop, laden with close boy-girl harmonies, lo-fi guitars and sweetly sombre lyrical musings. Their new five track EP ‘You Forget So Easily” was released in September on limited edition 10” vinyl through Chess Club Records (White Lies, Mumford & Sons). The EP was recorded with Stephen Street who approached the band after seeing them support Peter Doherty at the Shepherds Bush Empire. Recent singles ‘Photo-booth’ and ‘Just a Silhouette’ received extensive airplay from Steve Lamacq, BBC 6 Music and Zane Lowe. Their relentless touring schedule has seen them support the likes of Emmy The Great, Golden Silvers, and The Cheek.
www.myspace.com/weareexlovers

Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
A shiny new electro-pop outfit from North London, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool have shared stages with the likes of Sam Sparro, Mr Hudson, Cypress Hill and Reverend and the Makers this year alone. Their debut ‘Dance The Way I Feel’, released in September, has been produced by Anders Kallmark. The band quickly gaining quite a reputation thanks to a unique on-stage chemistry that has earned them comparisons to the likes of Frankmusik, and Dan Black. www.myspace.com/ouestleswimmingpool

Young Rebel Set
A soulful indie-folk seven piece from Stockton-on-Tees, promise a bright future with their their full-blooded, life-affirming songs that offer a nod to Dylan and Springsteen, but are distinctively North-Eastern. A bunch of school friends, including two sets of brothers, whose music reflects their love of Johnny Cash, The Pogues and Dexy’s Midnight Runners. The band released their debut single ‘If I Was’ through their own label ‘Our Broadcast’ in August on limited edition 7” and download.
www.myspace.com/youngrebelset

Dansette Junior
Based in Kentish Town, North London, Dansette Junior play drum n bass, dub style electronica, with big, scuzzy beats.
www.myspace.com/dansettejunior

Turboweekend
Danish three-piece Turboweekend hail from Copenhagen and describe their music as part dark synth-pop, and part bouncy electro-rock, with a soulful twist. Born out of the city’s underground rock, and electronic club scenes, their first album was nominated for ‘Best Act Of The year’ in Denmark. This March they released their second album in Denmark, ‘Ghost of a Chance’ on Mermaid Records (Sony BMG).
www.myspace.com/turboweekend

Little Death
London based Little death play romantic and psychadelic infused rock, earning them support slots with the likes of The Joy Formidable, Holy fuck, and Dead Kids. They have had radio support from John Kennedy and Zane Lowe, and have recently self-released an EP which received great reviews from the music press.
www.myspace.com/lovelittledeath

Your Twenties frontman Gabriel (ex Metronomy) in DIY video

2009-08-25T18:53:22.000Z

Your Twenties - ‘not the making of’ New Vlog released for forthcoming ‘Billionaires’ single

Your Twenties release Billionaires via Neon Gold Records

September 7th 2009 - 7” single

“Breezy, candy-coloured pop” NME.com
“Delightful” FACT
“Terrific Fleetwood Mac meets gilded pop” Drowned in Sound
“A curious mix of upbeat, keys-driven alt pop and West Coast-styled rock fusion” Time Out
“Perfect slice of summer guitar pop” The Independent

In absence of a real video director and any funding, Your Twenties frontman Gabriel Stebbing decided to take matters into his own hands and release a DIY ‘vlog’ for his band’s forthcoming Billionaires single.

Debut single Caught Wheel was released in November last year and quickly became a late contender for single of the year; Your Twenties’ next offering Billionaires is no different. To be released on Neon Gold Records (Passion Pit, Marina & the Diamond and Wolf Gang) on September 7th, Billionaires will be available as a limited 7” single featuring artwork done by the band themselves.

Billionaires is produced by the legendary Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur) and with the swooping, sunshine harmonies, big, driving guitars and catchy “ooh-ooh-ooh” chorus, it manages to sound like perfect West Coast pop whilst still quintessentially British. This is the feel good anthem of the year, so head out into the sunshine to enjoy this gold-nugget of breezy indie pop.

Originally, the bassist & keyboardist in Metronomy, frontman Gabriel Stebbing recently left to concentrate on Your Twenties full time. It was an a amicable split with Joseph Mount from Metronomy heading into the studio with the band in late July to produce their first album tracks.

Your Twenties have recently played in Paris for Durrr (the club night where they played their debut gig back in February 2008) and with inspiration coming from Elastica to picture-postcard days out, Your Twenties are definitely ones to keep your eye on.

Next UK show:

Saturday 12th September – Scandalism @ Scala, London

Your Twenties are:

Gabriel Stebbing - Vocals/Guitar/Keys
Michael Lovett - BVs/Bass
James Hoare - BVs/Guitar
Robin Christian – Drums

www.myspace.com/yourtwenties

New video from THE BIG PINK - 'DOMINOES'

2009-08-20T20:00:00.000Z

Check out the new video from THE BIG PINK - 'DOMINOES'

These girls fall like them apparently

Don't want to give up festivals for the winter... check out The Big Reunion!

2009-08-19T21:00:00.000Z

The Big Reunion is the UK’s biggest indoor winter music festival. Situated in the expansive Butlins Resort in Skegness, Lincolnshire, THE Big Reunion fills six arenas with a mix of music and over 15,000 people resulting in three non stop back-to-back weekends. Over 2 nights, 12 leading promoters from the dance, urban and indie scene and over 60 live acts makes this event by far the best thing about the winter. This event is officially the grand finale to the UK’s festival annum and the last chance to catch up with the hottest acts of the summer.

The Big Reunion is the festival world’s best kept secret. The event has rocked the UK every November since 2001 and it’s easy to see why. Renowned for its huge 360-degree music policy, the huge line-up boasts the biggest line up of live bands, dj’s, acts and promoters at one UK event. For 2009 the Big Reunion steps up another gear with an unrivalled array of headline stars, supporting acts and dance promoters.

Headlining across the 3 weekends on the Friday Remix stage are Calvin Harris supported by Beardyman; Tinchy Stryder supported by Tommy Sparks and Dizzee Rascal supported by Andy George and Ou Est Le Swimming Pool. Over to the Saturday Big Reunion Live stage and we are graced with the calibre of The Wombats, supported by The Holloways, The Infidels and Johnny Foreigner. Add to this mix international names such as: Cream Classics, Judgement Sundays, Godskitchen, Hed Kandi, Twice as Nice, Trinity, Kissdafunk and the cult Reunion Rewind, and you have officially the best kept secret in the Festival calendar.

“This is by far the best thing about the winter” welovefestivals.com

Year after year the UK’s leading bands and DJ’s step back into the spotlight at the indoor winter event that draws festival goers everywhere out of hibernation and back into the dance arena. Based at the Butlins entertainment complex in Skegness, Lincolnshire, The Big Reunion hosts a weekend of music and mayhem with a massive line-up of world class DJ’s, live bands and must-see personal appearances.

“The Big Reunion Weekend is one of the best kept secrets on the festival scene.” efestivals.co.uk

Last year’s two events sold out by September. Headliners ‘The Enemy’ topped an incredible bill which included ‘Reverend & The Makers’ and sensational live sets from Pendulum, Judge Jules, Reggie Yates, Dave Pearce, H two O, Tim Westwood and Ironik. And, as if that wasn’t enough, unforgettable appearances from Pat Sharp and Chesney Hawkes more than completed the mix. Themed arenas, crazy visuals and legendary beats keep music lovers jumping through an epic 48 hours.

“Oh my god cant wait 4 November, its a 2 wk holiday in 2 nights !” Facebook Member

The Big Reunion has everything customers could want from a winter festival. We take out the mud. Hold off the rain. Ditch the porta-loos and throw in a load of added extras to give days that are just as action-packed as the nights. The Butlins Entertainment Complex in Skegness offers:

- Indoor Aqua Splash World
• Fairground
• Cinema
• Bowling
• Amusement Arcades
• Spa
• Medical Centre
• Papa Johns / Burger King / Finnigan’s Fish and Chip Shop / Sun & Moon Pub
• Supermarket
• ATM’s

Don’t forget the daytime entertainment that includes everything from your chance to sing with a live band in Rockaoke, Silent Arena and the unmissable Big Time Adult Wrestling! The ticket price includes an onsite accommodation sleeping 2 – 6 people, access to all the venue’s facilities and a wristband allowing unlimited access to all seven arenas for the entire weekend.
www.thebigreunion.com – for more info.

Rizla Invisible Players tour returns to Bestival with biggest line-up so far

2009-08-18T22:59:48.000Z

Including Lindstrom (Live), Optimo, Greg Wilson, The Ragga Twins, Jazzie B, Disco Bloodbath
The Rizla Invisible Players tour heads to Bestival on 11th to 13th September on the Isle of Wight, to close its festival season with the musical van packed full of excited party hosts.

The 2009 tour has picked up many fans (both new and old) along the way and has caused a stir everywhere it has gone, including Rockness, Lovebox, and The Big Chill. The Rizla Arena makes its third appearance at Bestival, featuring a heavy weight line-up, guaranteed to ensure that Rizla’s fame for lively parties and great music continues for another season. This year’s Arena has a new improved design and a fatter Funktion One sound system.

Man of the moment Lindstrom will play his only gig of September at the Rizla Arena – a show not to be missed. The other highlights feature a special performance from Jungle legends The Ragga Twins, pop sensation Little Boots, Scottish party boys Optimo, Beats in Space’s Tim Sweeney, Hacienda’s Greg Wilson and original Funky Dread Jazzie B.

Friday is headlined by Scottish legend duo Optimo, and the likes of US based Tim Sweeney, fast rising Little Boots (DJ set), maestro Jon Carter with MC Feral, the mighty Heavenly Jukebox and Ninja Tunes’ Shuttle.

The party continues on Saturday with the man of the moment Lindstrom showing off his live set, also Disco Bloodbath invited back into the musical van for another disco-tastic party, the Ragga Twins special performance and the mighty and increasingly over subscribed Hip Hop Karaoke.

Sunday plays host to original Invisible Player Greg Wilson, who will close the party, with David Shrigley, Bullion, Jazzie B, and Rub N Tug’s Thomas Bullock all ensuring that festival-goers will keep their groove on all weekend.

The Rizla Arena will be in its usual location opposite Bollywood Bar.

Confirmed Line-up Rizla Arena @ Bestival 2009

Friday

11-2 Optimo
8-11 Tim Sweeney (Beats In Space)
7-8 Little Boots (DJ set)
5-7 Jon Carter with Feral (mc)
3-5 Heavenly Jukebox
12-3 Shuttle (Ninja Tunes)

Saturday

12.30 - 2 Lindstrom (live)
9-12.30 Disco Bloodbath
8-9 Special Guest
6-8 Ragga Twins
3-6 Hip Hop Karaoke
12-3 Micachu (DJ set)

Sunday

9-12 Greg Wilson
7-9 Thomas Bullock (Rub n Tug / Map of Africa)
4-7 Jazzie B (Soul 2 Soul)
2-4 Bullion
12-2 David Shrigley (DJ set)

The Invisible Players, feature a new look line-up of creative icons: Jazzie B, Jon Carter, Micachu, Gruff Rhys and David Shrigley. Each with a watertight reputation for creativity and expression through music, the 2009 collective promises to take the Rizla tour to a whole new level.

For free exclusive set recordings from all previous Rizla parties(including Toddla T, Andrew Weatherall, Jazzie B, Diplo, X-press 2 and Jon Carter) plus loads of video and images visit rizla.co.uk/invisible-players.

There will be lots of free content on the Rizla web site following Bestival including set recordings, video clips and images.

Playing from a unique musical van, a recreation of the original Rizla touring van of the 1920’s, The Invisible Players play spontaneous and inspiring sets from a diverse record collection. There are no prepared set lists, just pure improvisation and the creation of a unique vibe in the Rizla Arena. The sound could vary from Dub, Electro, Dancehall, Funk, Hip Hop, Breakbeat to Northern Soul and Acid House – the roots of popular music as we know it.

The 2009 tour kicked off with two Rizla Invisible Players club nights in Bristol (Start The Bus, Friday 29th May) and Manchester (The Deaf Institute, Saturday 6th June) before taking Rockness festival by a storm, then Lovebox and The Big Chill. Following Bestival there are three more parties planned for Leeds, London and Glasgow in September and October. Details to be announced very soon.

For more information visit rizla.co.uk/invisible-players

THELONDONPAPER MUSIC FEST HITS SOHO!

2009-08-16T14:02:23.000Z

Athlete, The Lemonheads and Official Secrets Act join the bill for the inaugural thelondonpaper HEADLINERS event in and around Soho, this September. Helping to revitalize the live music scene in the area, it also recognizes its rich history as a vibrant location for live music. The newly confirmed artists join an exciting and eclectic bag of established and new acts, including Biffy Clyro, Sophie Ellis Bextor, The Magic Numbers, Doves and Daniel Merriweather.

Bands will be appearing across thirteen venues, from Orchid and Punk clubs in the heart of Soho to a seated theatre in Leicester Square. Wristbands entitle its wearer access into all venues.

The complete list of venues includes the legendary 100 Club, Bar Rumba, Fopp, Heaven, HMV, ICA,
Leicester Square Theatre, Madame JoJo’s, Orchid, Punk, Sound, Borderline and The Fly.

As well as these venues, there will be more entertainment happening in and around Soho including pop up gigs taking place at Sister Ray Records on Berwick Street, the backdrop to Oasis’s ‘What’s The Story (Morning Glory)’ album cover. Other unusual spaces include The Arts Theatre Club on Frith Street, The Coach and Horses on Great Marlborough Street, The Social on Little Portland Street and Walkabout on Shaftsbury Avenue.

Wristband holders are encouraged to explore the area and discover new parts of the city, new venues and new favourite bands, though we have now revealed where some acts will be performing. With some acts appearing on both days, including Doves, and with a number of acoustic and secret performances with special guests also planned, it’s a real chance to experience music right on your doorstep.

On the night of the event, you exchange your purchased ticket for a wristband at the official wristband exchange venue (TBC) which allows you access to all of the venues (subject to capacity).

General tickets are on sale for £20 for one night or £40 for both nights. You can still get discounted tickets at £17.50 for one night and £30 for both nights, exclusively through www.thelondonpaper.com/headliners or taking your paper to any participating HMV stores.

thelondonpaper, the capital’s most widely distributed free paper, believes that at a time when leading Soho music venues are closing down, this event will reignite the music scene in the area with two days of noise, fun and talent. The sonic experience will showcase the diversity of London’s broad music culture, featuring the best in pop, alternative, dance and more, performed across venues that lie on many Londoners’ doorsteps, some of which are rarely used for live music performance.

It will also be a reminder of just how many vibrant live music venues do actually operate in this location.

Wednesday 16th September
Doves
Athlete
The Magic Numbers (100 Club)
The Lemonheads (LST)
Daniel Merriweather
Official Secrets Act
MPHO
Danny and the Champions of the World
Tom Allalone and the 78s
Kurran and The Wolfnotes
The Boxer Rebellion
Magistrates
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
The Loose Salute
Tommy Sparks (Madame JoJo’s)
Ghostcat
Raygun
Dolly Rockers
Chipmunk (Punk)
Ghetts
Alex Roots
Gabriella Cilmi
The Loose Salute
Riz MC
Stricken City
Catherine Tran

Thursday 17th September
Doves
Biffy Clyro
A Flock Of Seagulls (Bar Rumba)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor (Sound)
Ben Howard
VV Brown
Fink
Animal Kingdom
Fryars
MPHO
A. Human
Just Jack (Heaven)
Tommy Reilly
Flood Of Red
Dot Allison
The Boy Who Trapped The Sun
DJ Yoda (Orchid)
Beardy Man
Dan Black
Dimbleby & Capper
Sinead and the Dawnbreakers
We Fell To Earth
White Belt Yellow Tag
Young Fathers
Black Cherry

BEAR HANDS & YOUR TWENTIES FOR LEVI'S ONES TO WATCH SEPTEMBER GIGS!

2009-08-14T21:34:46.000Z

Bear Hands, Your Twenties, Example
With support from:

Swimming, The Brute Chorus, Milke, The Antlers, The Bridport Dagger, A Genuine Freakshow

The Levi’s® OnesToWatch® London Residencies roll back into town this September promising a kaleidoscopic ensemble of new musical gems cutting their teeth on the live scene.

The September shows kick off at The Macbeth in Shoreditch with a much anticipated headline show from Brooklyn’s Bear Hands, who have recently been sharing the stage on tour with Passion Pit and Hockey. This will be their first headline tour following the release of their limited edition 7” single in March, ‘What a drag’. They have received extended play on Radio 1 and 6, and are creating a lot of hype - this show is expected to sell out fast. Support comes from Swimming and The Antlers.

The following week sees Your Twenties top the bill at The Borderline, bringing a summer vibe to Soho with their upbeat, keys-driven pop. They are currently writing their debut album, with Metronomy’s Joseph Mount producing several tracks. Also on the bill are The Brute Chorus (who will be celebrating the lead singers 30th birthday on the night) and The Bridport Dagger.

September is rounded off with what promises to be a unique party performance from Hammersmith rapper Example, who will roll out his dysfunctional electro pop to the Camden Barfly. The same week as this gig sees the release of his latest single ‘Watch The Sun Come Up’ on Data Records. Completing the line-up are Milke and A Genuine Freakshow.

These three dates follow July’s massive Levi’s® OnesToWatch® 5 Night Revue with sell-out shows from Hockey, Passion Pit, Dananananakroyd and Everything Everything, plus a secret show from Friendly Fires on the roof of Shoreditch House.

Visit ticketweb.co.uk to grab your place at one of these shows.

Follow Levi's® OnesToWatch on Twitter - http://twitter.com/LOTWuk

www.levi.co.uk/lotw

Full September Gig Details:

Thurs 3rd September - The Macbeth, Shoreditch:
Bear Hands + Swimming + The Antlers

Thurs 10th September – The Borderline, Soho:
Your Twenties + The Brute Chorus + The Bridport Dagger

Thurs 17th September – The Barfly, Camden:
Example + Milke + A Genuine Freakshow

Venue and Ticket Details:
The Macbeth
70 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LP
Tickets available from Ticketweb, and locally at Rough Trade East
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Doors 7.30pm Price £7, Age 18+

The Borderline
Orange Yard, off Manette Street, London, W1D 4JB
Tickets available from Ticketweb, and locally at Stargreen, Argyll Street
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Doors 7.30pm Price £7, Age 16+

Barfly
49 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AN
Tickets available from Ticketweb, and at Stargreen, Argyll Street
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Doors 7.30pm Price £7, Age 16+

Band Info

Bear Hands
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Bear Hands toured earlier this year with Hockey and Passion Pit, and their UK tour this month will be their first headline tour. Characterised by a driving beat and rhythm percussion, married with thoughtful and contemplative lyrics, their addictive sound has lead them to be named by Alternative Press as one of the top 100 bands of 2008. The band has shared the stage with the likes of MGMT and Vampire Weekend, and have enjoyed extensive radio play on Radio 1 and BBC 6. Their single What A Drag was released on Too Pure in March.
www.myspace.com/bearhandsband

Your Twenties
Formed by Metronomy’s Gabriel Stebbing, Your Twenties burst onto the scene in late 2008, with their breezy, upbeat, keys-driven pop.
Their second single, Billionaires, produced by Stephen Street (Blur, The Smiths) has been hailed as the perfect summer soundtrack, and will be released in early September on Neon Gold Records. Joseph Mount of Metronomy is currently producing several tracks for their debut album.
www.myspace.com/yourtwenties

Example
Hammersmith born rapper Example entered his first rap battle at the age of 15, and in 2006 was signed to Mike Skinners label, The Beats. Soon after, he put out a response to Lily Allen’s Smile, entitled ‘Vile’ and received radio play on Pete Tong and Zane Lowe’s radio 1 shows. Example describes his music as dysfunctional electro pop, and he releases his latest single “Watch The Sun Come Up”, produced by Metrophonic (the production team headed up by Brian Rawlings) the week of his Levi’s OnesToWatch gig on Data Records (Ministry of Sound).
www.myspace.com/leadingbyexample

Swimming
Following appearances at Lovebox festival, Dot To Dot festival, and support slots with Chairlift, Pivot and Shearwater, the Nottingham quintet self-released their debut album ‘Fireflow Trade’ in June. Their sound is an artful blend of the power and energy of The Pixies, and the ambient soundscapes of Boards Of Canada. Drummer Pete occasionally adds his own brand of beat boxing, or “Pete Boxing” to their live acoustic sessions.
www.myspace.com/swimmingband

The Brute Chorus
The Brute Chorus’s unusual blend of old-style blues and folk has impressed the likes of Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq and Mark Radcliffe, securing them a significant amount of airplay. Their eponymous debut album, due for release in mid October, was recorded live, in one take, in front of 300 fans at the Roundhouse earlier this year. The album will be preceded by the release of their single “Send Me A Message” in early October. Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave,PJ Harvey) is currently mixing the album in New York.
Their Levi’s OnesToWatch show coincides with singer James Steel’s 30th birthday, so The Macbeth show promises to have a celebratory vibe, both on and off stage.
www.myspace.com/thebrutechorus

Milke
A radio friendly synth pop duo from London, Milke write immediate, sophisticated pop songs, inspired by Soulwax production, the Eurythmics, Talking Heads, and Prince. Named as The Guardian’s “band of The Day” in January this year following the release of their single “Love Get Out Of My Way”, the band have also garnered support from the likes of Artrocker, The Fly, Mixmag and Radio 1.
www.myspace.com/milketheband

The Antlers
Brooklyn trio Antlers will rerelease their LP “Hospice” this month on Frenchkiss Records. The album comprises 10 distinct chapters full of contrasting shards of ambient noise, sweeping strings and smoky horns, and has been acclaimed by Time Out New York as “truly heartwrenching”, and by Tiny Mix Tapes as “a work of rare beauty”.
www.myspace.com/theantlers

The Bridport Dagger
East London’s own baseless, flamencobilly/ garage-folk trio, specialise in short, echo-y blasts of glorious noise, and cite their influences as The Cramps, Wire and Roy Orbison. Their new, limited edition 7” single “Slipped Disco” is released on Death Records this August
www.myspace.com/thebridportdagger

A Genuine Freakshow
Influenced by Elbow, Radiohead and Sigur Ros, A Genuine Freakshow are a seven piece based across Bristol, Oxford and Reading and London. Lush orchestral arrangements, including cello, violin, and trumpet, underpin the sincere falsetto vocals of front-man Timothy Sutcliffe. 2008 saw the band release two singles, leading to air play on BBC 6 ‘Introducing’ and Steve Lamacq on Radio 2. Their debut album “’Oftentimes’ is due for release in late Autumn.
www.myspace.com/agenuinefreakshow

New Model Army - NEW MODEL ALBUM!

2009-08-13T19:47:55.000Z

New Model Army
NEW ALBUM

"TODAY IS A GOOD DAY"

RELEASED 14 September 2009 on Attack Attack Records

CAT: ATK 2315

SPECIAL ONE-OFF ACOUSTIC SHOW AT THE RELENTLESS GARAGE THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER FEATURING JUSTIN SULLIVAN AND DEAN WHITE.

Tickets are priced £11.00 + booking fees.

Doors 7 PM.

20-22 Highbury Corner, London N5 1RD

TOUR FEATURING FULL BAND CONFIRMED FOR NOVEMBER.

New Model Army are a legendary global underground cult band. Formed by Justin Sullivan in Bradford in 1980, their beginnings were inspired by Punk Rock, Northern Soul and the incendiary atmosphere of the times. Since then, they have had a long, creative and eventful journey. They have been massively influential in ‘post-punk’, ‘folk-rock’, ‘politico-rock’, ‘goth’, ‘metal’ and all kinds of musical sub-cultures but have successfully resisted belonging to any of these categories or genres. After nearly thirty years, they have never lost the ability to change, to thrill or to challenge and they remain central to the lives of thousands of fans from all walks of life spread across the world.

A breakthrough appearance on live music TV show ‘The Tube’ was followed by a No.1 independent album, two major record deals, top 40 singles, a controversial live performance on Top Of The Pops, countless festival appearances and thousands of enthralling live performances. Never afraid to experiment and never concerned by the fripperies of modern media New Model Army have carved a successful curve around the music industry norm. Having grasped early on that the Internet was going to revolutionise music, from the mid 1990s they set out on the now-fashionable wholly independent path, controlling all aspects of their output. As a result they have been perfectly placed to withstand the changes in the industry and have outlasted most of their peers. There are very few older bands in NMA’s position of still being able to record and release what they like, when they like, maintaining, and in recent years increasing, a worldwide following, without making a single compromise.

In September this year they will release their eleventh studio album entitled 'Today Is A Good Day'. Mostly written last autumn in the wake of the Wall Street Collapse (an event celebrated in the white-hot opening title track), the recording was postponed by the sudden and unexpected death at Christmas of Tommy Tee, the band's long-time friend and manager. However, with another long-time friend Chris Kimsey (notable for his work with the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Cliff, Killing Joke and countless others), at the controls, the album is now finished - once again filled with unclassifiable music and challenging lyrical ideas.

The album tour will begin with a month in North America (where the band have an eventful history), continue through Europe until Christmas and on into spring 2010.

Originally formed as a three piece, the current five piece line up features, along-side Sullivan on vocals & guitar, Michael Dean on drums, Nelson on bass, Dean White on keyboards and Marshall Gill on lead guitar. This is a remarkable band - as hungry and focussed as ever, with a continually regenerating audience and insatiable creative ambition.

The band will be doing a UK tour in November:
25 November, Cambridge Junction
26 November, Brighton Concorde 2
27 November, Birmingham Academy
28 November, Manchester Academy
29 November, Glasgow Cat House
30 November, Gateshead Sage

BESTIVAL 2009: The Year Of The Spectacular!

2009-08-10T20:54:13.000Z

Offering a line-up of big names and hot new acts in a world of fancy dress packed full of surprises, secret stages, fun, and rockets. The dates for the sixth Bestival, held at Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight, are Friday 11th until Sunday 13th September 2009 with a space theme, and a new layout for the festival.
The Boss, Rob da Bank says: "This is The Year Of The Spectacular at Bestival – from the stupendous bands and DJs playing to an out of this world pyrotechnic spectacular called Blastival - a mad interactive trip to the moon involving me DJing off a rocket just before it fires off into the night sky on the Sunday! It's gonna be out of the world – out of space in fact!""

Full Bestival Line Up... so far

Massive Attack / Kraftwerk / Elbow
MGMT / Seasick Steve / Fleet Foxes
Klaxons / Bat For Lashes / Lily Allen
Soulwax / Doves / 2manydjs

PLUS LIVE MUSIC FROM:
Michael Nyman / The Beat / Squarepusher / Future Sound of London / Friendly Fires / Florence and The Machine / Bjorn Again / Little Boots / Mr Hudson / Vetiver / Paloma Faith / Fujiya & Miyagi / dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip / Passion Pit / Mika / The Hot Rats / Beardyman / Kitty Daisy & Lewis / VV Brown / Micachu & The Shapes / Boy 8 Bit / The Cuban Brothers / Dub Pistols / La Roux / Jack Penate / Music From The Penguin Cafe / The Horrors / The Big Pink / The Field / Just Jack / Crazy P / Esser / Tinchy Stryder / Frankmusik / Maps / Filthy Dukes / Lucky Elephant / Lemonade / Grum / Hudson Mohawke / Ohbijou / The Pretty Things / Rusko / Golden Silvers / Metronomy / Chase & Status Ft. Takura, Mc Rage & Plan B / Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele / They Came From The Stars I Saw Them / Baddies / James Yuill / Buraka Som Sistema / Altern 8 / Major Lazer / Peggy Sue / Eat Static / Free Peace / 65 Days Of Static / Skint & Demoralised / Drums of Death / Black Acid / Dirty Projectors / Bastila / Sportsday Megaphone / Kid Carpet / Polly Scattergood / Casio Kids / The Duloks / Fresh Legs / XO-Man / The Ghost / Heartbreak / Hockey / Fake Bush / A Child Rasputin / The Hat / The Big Hairy Band / Shanklin Freak Show / Skibunny / Stardeath And White Dwarfs / Sunny Day Sets Fire / The AcornThe Mummers / The Subs / Natty / Sound Of Rum / Introducing / Alessi's Ark / Blindfold / Bloco Electro / Blue Roses / Pivot / Chew Lips / Efterklang / Goodbye Stereo / Pole / Napoleon IIIrd / It Hugs Back / Ou Est Le Swimming Pool / Dinosaur Pile-up / Wave Machines / Man Like Me / Joe Gideon & The Shark / Orkestra del Sol / Frightened Rabbit / Coopers Rage / Cordelier Club / The Dawn Chorus / Workhouse / Delphic / Fight Like Apes / George Pringle / Goldielocks / Fresh Legs / Luke Pritchard / The Gramaphone / Jc & Angelina / Sons Of Aesos / The Adventurists / Laura Izibor / Man Like Me / The Restaurant / Riva Starr / Rox / Speech Debelle / The Shutes / Tommy Sparks / The Qemists / Newchurch Male Voice Choir / Lizzy Parks (Acoustic) / plus more still to be announced...

& DJs:
2manydjs / Carl Cox / Diplo presents The Mad Decent Soundsystem / Fabio & Grooverider / Rob da Bank / Zane Lowe / Annie Mac presents / Karl Hyde & Rick Smith (Underworld) / Tom Middleton / DJ Yoda / Derrick Carter / London Elektricity & MC Wrec / Gilles Peterson / Krafty Kuts / Fake Blood / Friction / Huw Stephens / Annie Nightingale / Skream / DJ Derek / Benga / Benji B / Bobby Friction / The Loose Cannons / Tayo / A Skillz / Jaguar Skillz / Raffertie / DJ Food / Toddla T / Dublime presents Appleblim, Martyn, 2562 & Reso / Ross Allen / The Heavenly Jukebox / Jaymo & Andy George / Flying White Dots / Justin Robertson / Foamo / Tru Thoughts 10th Birthday with Robert Luis Ft. Kinny / Sombrero Sound System / Fear of Theydon / Caspa / Cagedbaby / Russ Cuban / Gaz's Rockin Blues / Alix Perez / Feeling Gloomy DJs / Firas (Filthy Few) / Hijack / Scuba / L-Vis 1990 / Brian Monaco (Kitchen Party) / Rachel Barton / Broken Heart DJs / Lee Mortimer / Michael Cook / Outmode / Paul Trouble Arnold / The Correspondence / The Jinks / Johnno (Bugged Out) / Krysko / Monsters At Work DJs present The Psychedelic Sounds of Monsterism Island / Chris Coco / Pete Gooding / Daisy Heartbreaker / Kasra / A1 Bassline / Freemasons / Coley / Beat Boutique / 2020 Sound System / The Bloody Beetroots / Coki / DJ Charge / Kry Wolf / Plastician / Tim Boogaloo / DJ Dan (Propaganda) / Price (DPR Recordings) / plus more still to be announced...

ISLAND DAY LIVE ACTS:
Blank Beats / Cooly Haste / Goodbye Stereo / Guy Page Trio / Hugo Frusslinky / JC & Angelina / Joe Stilgoe / Lucid / Papa Do Plenty / Santa Spirita / Simon Shelley / Sun Down City / The Chancers / The Gramophone / The Kurves / The Operators / The Shutes / Wightlight Orchestra

& ALSO FEATURING:
A brand new site layout / Blastival! / The After Burner Rave Up / Outer Space Fancy Dress Theme & Competition... & all the usual Bestival magic & mayhem

www.bestival.net

TWISTED's new CD

2009-08-05T16:07:58.000Z

Twisted have earned the reputation as Bristol’s only original no-nonsense, hard rock band and have built a dedicated following of loyal fans. Packing live performances in front of their famous wall of Marshall amps, Twisted are the ultimate in hard rock, and not just because of the buzz you take away from every gig. With too many influences to mention, Twisted are backed up with years of experience and provide an exciting new perspective to live music. Combining a tight mix of anthemic vocals, powerhouse drumming, thundering bass tones and the apocalyptic riffs. Aggression, beauty and yet a distinct commerciality have placed Twisted in a new and exciting niche in the constant changing world of music. With frequent airplay and high profile support to legendary rock bands will no doubt soon be replaced with bands own well deserved headline status. Despite their achievements, Twisted remain modest allowing their music to do the talking exuding their obvious love for their own style of hard hitting rock which should not be missed.
TWISTED have recently recorded a Live Sessions demo at Bink Bonk studios in Bristol.You can hear 4 of their tracks at their offical website

http://www.twisted-rock.com

READING 2009 - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!

2009-07-13T20:09:54.000Z

FULL LINEUP!

New Addition to Lineup

Friday 28th August at Reading Festival

With a critically heralded return in the shape of new album 'Everything is New' JACK PEÑATE comes to the twin sites in fine form.

Having wowed the UK with hit single 'Torn on the Platform' and top ten album 'Matinee' in 2007 the London born singer has continued to prove himself one of the UK's brightest hopes with that new album, the NME noting, "Jack Peñate has made a record that’s light on its feet, [and] has glamour bordering on sex appeal".

Following rapturous reviews for his recent UK tour expect a full house at both sites for these shows from one of the UK's brightest hopes.

Dance Stage Announced

With a host of top names across four stages already announced for this year's Reading Festival, we are proud to announce the full line-up for this year’s Dance Stage which will take place on Sunday 30th August.

Topped by the hottest name in dance music at the current time and with a wealth of talent throughout, this is yet another fantastic addition to what is without question the festival line-up of 2009.

Deadmau5 will headline the stage and the rest of the line up includes Vitalic, MSTRKRFT, Chase and Status, Lady Sovereign, The Crystal Method, The Qemists, Das Pop, Chipmunk, 3OH!3, Master Shortie and L'Amour la Morgue.

Faith No More

Influential rock band Faith No More will play Reading on Friday 28th August. Headlining the NME / Radio 1 Stage this special announcement is set to make the festival one that goes down in history.

The US legends guarantee an amazing moment at both sites in the tent and be sure to turn up early to ensure you get to see these very special shows.

Festival Republic Stage announced

With a line-up that crosses all the genres from rock to synth pop and all the names you have read about as tips for the year, The Festival Republic Stage is once again your A to Z of the best new bands in Britain and the world.

Reading and Leeds is not just about the big names, on this stage some of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll stories begin and, this year, here’s who will be writing their names into the history of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll show on earth.

Marmaduke Duke, The Blackout & La Roux will be headlining the Festival Republic Stage.

Plus: A Day To Remember, A Place To Bury Strangers, Amazing Baby, Atreyu, Baddies, Bear Hands, The Big Pink, Black Lips, Bombay Bicycle Club, Bring Me The Horizon, Broken Records, The Chapman Family, Detroit Social Club, Fight Like Apes, Go Audio, Golden Silvers, Grammatics, Hockey, The Hot Rats, Jack's Mannequin, The Joy Formidable, Lightspeed Champion, Magistrates, Marina And The Diamonds, Middle Class Rut, Pulled Apart By Horses, The Rumble Strips, Single File, Skint And Demoralised, Soulsavers, Sweethead, The Temper Trap, Titus Andronicus, White Denim.

Also just announced, additions to the Main Stage include Mariachi El Bronx, The View and The Living End.

Tue, 26 May 2009 - Latest additions

Main Stage ~ FRIDAY 28th August
New Found Glory . Alexisonfire . Madina Lake . Sonic Boom Six

Main Stage ~ SATURDAY 29th August
The Rakes . Fightstar

NME / Radio 1 Stage ~ FRIDAY 28th August
The Horrors . Little Boots . The Airborne Toxic Event . The Virgins . Manchester Orchestra . Dananananaykroyd

NME / Radio 1 Stage ~ SATURDAY 29th August
You Me At Six . Patrick Wolf . Metric . Spinnerette . Delphic . Dinosaur Pile Up

NME / Radio 1 Stage ~ SUNDAY 30th August
Crystal Castles . Passion Pit . Metronomy . Frank Turner . Lethal Bizzle . In Case Of Fire . Broadway Calls

Latitude artist interviews - Polarbear, Ed Byrne, The Mummers, Maps & Martin Figura!

2009-07-04T11:06:10.000Z

Polarbear – Poetry Arena - Birmingham/London (Kentish Town)
1. Who are you most looking forward to seeing at this year’s Latitude festival across the Arenas (Obelisk, Uncut, Comedy, Theatre, Literary and Poetry, Film & Music) and why?
Bat for Lashes in the uncut arena will be nice to check out. Saw her on telly the other night and really liked it. Grace Jones is nuts so if I'm in the mood I'll be checking her out.
Sean Lock always makes me laugh so time permitting I'll be watching him be funny and apart from that I'll just probably wander and hope to drop on something I've never even heard and love it.

2. What aspect of Latitude Festival interests you the most and why?
I haven't been for a couple of years but what I remember from last time was the feeling of actually relaxing. A lot of the festivals are like mental towns that you go to and have to be on it full time and you don't really get a second unless you're off your face. I can do that at home tell you the truth so I'm looking forward to taking it easy.
Be good to see how it's grown since I came last too.

3. What can people expect you to bring to the festival and do you have anything special planned?
I'll be bringing some brummie story talking on Friday night in the Poetry arena. I'll be sharing a new piece that I think is special, but I'll leave that up to the people.

4. If you weren't doing this what would you be doing?
Watching films with my family.

5. What do you always bring to a festival?
A short fuse.

6. Have you been to Latitude before, and if so, what has your favourite performance been?
Saul Willaims in the poetry tent a few years back was pretty nice. John Berkavitch smashed it too. Didn't get to see much that year. Was busy making friends and being silly.

7. Do you have any festival tips for those in attendance at Latitude?
Don't try and see too much. Give an arena a chance. Like an album, let something you're maybe not feeling as much set you up for the next track and you'll enjoy it more.
Oh, and don't drink cider, pass out and get funny shaped sunburn on your face

8. What is your favourite colour Sheep?
I'm a traditionalist so I gotta say original dirty white. Like school mashed potato.

Ed Byrne – Comedy Arena - Dublin
1. Who are you most looking forward to seeing at this year’s Latitude festival across the Arenas (Obelisk, Uncut, Comedy, Theatre, Literary and Poetry, Film & Music) and why?
Janeane Garofalo is playing the comedy stage this year which is quite a big deal. I've seen her perform in Canada and the US and I'm looking forward to seeing her do her thing in front of a British audience.

2. What aspect of Latitude Festival interests you the most and why?
I've not been to Latitude before but the one thing I'm told about it that I'm looking forward to is the fact that the noise from the other stages doesn't drown out what's going on in the comedy tent like it does at other festivals.

3. What can people expect you to bring to the festival and do you have anything special planned?
Nothing special. Just my usual brand yarn spinning and contrariness.

4. If you weren't doing this what would you be doing?
Hill-walking in Scotland. I had intended to spend most of this Summer in the Highlands but it's looking increasingly like life is going to get in the way.

5. What do you always bring to a festival?
A good head torch. I think I'm more into the camping and outdoors paraphernalia that go along with the festival experience than most others are. I'll be bringing an excellent all weather tent complete with wood burning stove and camp cooking utensils. The most useful thing to bring is a head torch. People will make jokes about going down mines but they will also envy your ability to navigate in the dark with your hands free.

6. Have you been to Latitude before, and if so, what has your favourite performance been?
Not been. For shame!

7. Do you have any festival tips for those in attendance at Latitude?
Once again, HEAD TORCH!

8. What is your favourite colour Sheep?
My father in law is a sheep farmer so I'm going to go with the off-white of a Blue Faced Leicester.

The Mummers , Alastair – Uncut Arena - Brighton
1. Who are you most looking forward to seeing at this year’s Latitude festival across the Arenas (Obelisk, Uncut, Comedy, Theatre, Literary and Poetry, Film & Music) and why?
I never got to see Sigur Ros live so am really looking forward to them at last, also Nick Cave, Passion Pit because we've done a Mummers mash-up of one of their songs, Ladyhawke, Bat for Lashes.. oh and of course Grace Jones

2. What aspect of Latitude Festival interests you the most and why?
I like the broadness of it - its small but perfectly formed!

3. What can people expect you to bring to the festival and do you have anything special planned?
We will be bringing a few wild animals (leashed) to perform with us, and hopefully a new song as we are attempting to do a new one for each festival.

4. If you weren't doing this what would you be doing?
Making the tea, chasing violinists, trying to mix madrigals with marching bands

5. What do you always bring to a festival?
High-heeled platform boots, my VW Campervan

6. Have you been to Latitude before, and if so, what has your favourite performance been?
Unfortunately no

7. Do you have any festival tips for those in attendance at Latitude?
Let yourself wander into places you normally wouldnt go in, u might get a surprising treat

8. What is your favourite colour Sheep?
I once saw a green one, but that was after 4 days at Glastonbury.

Maps, James Chapman – The Lake Stage - Northampton
1. Who are you most looking forward to seeing at this year’s Latitude festival across the Arenas (Obelisk, Uncut, Comedy, Theatre, Literary and Poetry, Film & Music) and why?
There's lots I wanna see. Bombay Bicycle Club is one of them. I'm doing a remix right now and I love the song. Really wanna check them out live.

2. What aspect of Latitude Festival interests you the most and why?
Many aspects really. The atmosphere is great, very relaxed. It's just about the right size too, you can walk from stage to stage easily browsing bands and acts, which is hard when festivals are too big. It's just a really cool set-up.

3. What can people expect you to bring to the festival and do you have anything special planned?
Yep. It'll be special. Myself and August are in the Maps Lab right now concocting our plot. We wanna make people move, both physically and emotionally. It's gonna be a blast.

4. If you weren't doing this what would you be doing?
Playing with my new drum machine.

5. What do you always bring to a festival?
Condoms. Not that they ever get used :) .

6. Have you been to Latitude before, and if so, what has your favourite performance been?
Yes, I played back in 2007. It was amazing! But, to be honest, 2007 was a very messy year for me. I can't quite remember who I saw. I remember dancing in a forest til 8am though. Or maybe that was a dream. It was great though!!

7. Do you have any festival tips for those in attendance at Latitude?
Come and see Maps!!

8. What is your favourite colour Sheep?
Blue or purple. I really can't make a decision over those two colours. Maybe half blue, half purple? That'd look good :) .

Martin Figura – Norwich – Poetry Arena
1. Who are you most looking forward to seeing at this year's Latitude festival across the Arenas (Obelisk, Uncut, Comedy, Theatre, Literary and Poetry, Film & Music) and why?
Will be worming my way to the front for Nick Cave again – Grinderman was amazing last year

2. What aspect of Latitude Festival interests you the most and why?
The poetry arena is where I relax and the music is where I wear myself out. Also wandering in the woods and being surprised by all sorts of stuff.

3. What can people expect you to bring to the festival and do you have anything special planned?
I’ve two sets, first to be out and out established funny stuff and second some more serious new stuff – but new funny stuff too that I’ve been writing of late.

4. If you weren't doing this what would you be doing?
I’m doing this on a break from writing up my introductions for the Café Writers (event I’m hosting on Sunday with Paul Farley (also at Latitude), Mark Cocker, Katrina Porteous and Matt Merritt.

5. What do you always bring to a festival?
A relaxed attitude to personal hygiene.

6. Have you been to Latitude before, and if so, what has your favourite performance been?
Twice – Nick Cave’s Grinderman right up there in my top ten best gigs ever.

7. Do you have any festival tips for those in attendance at Latitude?
Go to the poetry arena. Read poetry.

8. What is your favourite colour Sheep?
The green one with the funny eye.

Bloc Party - One More Chance video / tour

2009-07-02T20:31:42.000Z

Bloc Party release a brand new single 'One More Chance' on the 10 August 2009 through Wichita Recordings. The previously unreleased track was recorded in April with Jacknife Lee (REM) and mixed in Paris with Phillipe Zdar (Phoenix,Cassius).

In other Bloc Party news....

The band are set to play the iTunes Festival at London's Roundhouse on the 20th of July with support from Delphic and The Invisible. Tickets are free, but competition winners only and available from: http://www.ituneslive.co.uk and www.facebook.com/iTunesEU.

The band will perform as second headliners on the main stage at the Reading and Leeds Festival. They play Leeds on Saturday 29 August and Reading on Sunday 30 August.

After the festivals have ended, Bloc Party will embark on their biggest UK tour to date; the month long BLOCTOBER tour. Dates as follows:

October
02 - Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
03 - Picture House, Edinburgh
04 - Iron Works, Inverness
06 - Music Hall, Aberdeen
07 - Alhambra, Dunfermline
08 - City Hall, Hull
10 - Academy, Sheffield
11 - Academy, Leeds
12 - Engine Shed, Lincoln
14 - Victoria Hall, Stoke
15 - Academy, Birmingham
16 - Centre, Newport
18 - Arena, Llandudno
19 - University, Liverpool
20 - Academy, Bristol
22 - Hall for Cornwall, Truro
23 - Pavillion, Plymouth
24 - Centre, Brighton
26 - Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
27 - Corn Exchange, Cambridge
28 - Rock City, Nottingham
30 - Rivermead, Reading
31 - Bic, Bournemouth

Amongst single releases and touring the US and UK, Mica has also been working on a second mixtape –…

2009-06-11T19:42:47.000Z

Amongst single releases and touring the US and UK, Mica has also been working on a second mixtape – the follow up to last year’s word-of-mouth, must have, Filthy Friends. Aptly titled ‘Kwesachu’ the new mixtape is a project Mica’s done with good friend and highly rated young producer and XL Recordings’ artist, Kwes.
Kwesachu’, features contributions and collaborations from Mica’s friends: The XX, The Invisible, Man Like Me, Rowdy Superstar, Ghost Poet, Dels, Elan, Lime Headed Dog, Dog Bite, Gold Panda and many more. The band will be doing a very limited run of 200 cassettes of the mixtape, but it's also available below.