Electric Roulette

Review - (The) Nervous Rex 'We're a Garage Band From Modern England'

2008-08-08T10:17:32+01:00

I like a band that makes a bit of effort... and (The) Nervous Rex have made a shed-load of effort. Each CD you get is adorned with it's own unique paint-splatter. Of course, this makes you feel a bit special when inspecting the handiwork.

The emulsion isn't the only thing that's a bit Ronseal about this buncha misfits. The title of the LP... the worst I've heard for a long time... 'We're a Garage Band From Modern England'... is a bit 'does exactly what it says on the tin'.

However, I don't wanna kick a band that puts the hours in and gives away a neat little badge with every release... so wotsit sound like?

This outfit have clearly dug Pebbles and Nuggets comps. I know this because the press release tellsmeso. I'm usually wary of people who say this, not because I'm a snob, but rather, bands usually note down the bands they like as opposed to the comps they like. However, and this is probably going to sound harsher than intended, but this lot don't sound like they've been into garage for all that long... there's something of the 'Mods turned Punk' about it. Hell, there's even pictures of Lambrettas in the sleeve.

Make with the quick, dicky...

Be seated. It will pass. There moments on this LP which are great in a fun 'n' dumb way and for garage cred, it's even good enough to include a duff cover. So if The Music Machine can do a cruddy version of 'Taxman', then (The) Nervous Rex can do a substandard cover of the classic 'Nobody But Me'. Tackling a bona-fide classic was a brave move boys... but not smart.

The LP as whole can't really make it's mind up. At some points, it's out-and-out garage and psych, like with ace instro 'Scootering Holiday', 'You Got Me Good' and 'Oh Yeah! Alright!'. However, at other times, it veers into stuff that sounds like Inspiral Carpets. If you like Inspiral Carpets you'll be fine, but for my money, Ver Carpets are not a band that have not aged well.

Basically, this is a band that'd be a good laugh live... but buy this album? I really wanted to like it... I listened to it a dozen times trying... and I love the bespoke artwork... but I'm afraid that, if you've got a spare tenner, you should probably spend it elsewhere. There's none of that bug-eyed frenzy... none of that unbridled sleaze... none of that demented howling that makes all your hair stand electrified. It's a good stab... but ain't the real deal.

For once, I feel like a dick for giving a bad review.

Click here to listen or buy

[mof]

The Clash at Shea Stadium... on LP soon

2008-08-08T09:57:53+01:00

Long bootlegged and long wanted by fans, The Clash's '82 gig at New York's Shea Stadium will see official release in October.

Course, Strummer & Co. were supportin' The Who back then and hawking 'Combat Rock', which gave indie club faves, 'Should I Stay or Should I Go' and 'Rock the Casbah'. You want the tracklist? Over to the B-side if you don't mind...

Kosmo Vinyl Introduction
"London Calling"
"Police on My Back"
"Guns Of Brixton"
"Tommy Gun"
"The Magnificent Seven"
"Armagideon Time"
"The Magnificent Seven" (return)
"Rock the Casbah"
"Train in Vain"
"Career Opportunities"
"Spanish Bombs"
"Clampdown"
"English Civil War"
"Should I Stay or Should I Go"
"I Fought the Law"

Friday Jazz Lesson: Miles Davis Quintet- Joshua

2008-08-08T09:32:26+01:00

Miles Davis is no ordinary human being. He's like some super-hero man. Dig this. It's 'Joshua' and from Milan in '64.

A rant about The Beige Millenium (or: Steven Tyler to pen biog)

2008-08-08T09:28:37+01:00

"After making our debut album, which we were initially considering giving away for free with The Daily Mail, me and the lads went out to celebrate. We all have a jolly ol' time, with more than 3 beers drinked down - each! We decided to knock it on the head before things got out of hand... and besides, we had to appear on SMTV the morning after, so a good night's sleep was had by all...".

(An extract from Tim Rice-Oxley's 'Keane as Mustard')

So boring is the world of rock 'n' roll now, that it's left me in a weird predicament. I've never liked Aerosmith (save for a crackin' duet with Run DMC) but I really wouldn't mind a leaf through the imminent Steve Tyler autobiography. It's gon' be a tale of drunken fights with bike-chain, girls, drug induced comas, more girls, wild anecdotes of partyin' with Hefner, more girls, more drugs... you get the picture. I mean, jeez, I nearly bought the Mötley Crüe biog... jus' for some kicks. Modern rock done made a mess o' me, ma!

There's this skit by ace comic, Doug Stanhope, who claims that we're gonna be the first generation of old people who complain about the lack of action in the yoof. Chekkit...

... so from a rantin' comedian and back to Aerosmith. Wait. Before I forget. Stanhope is giggin' next month. Be there. You laugh your pelvis into a bloody-pulp. People always say shit like 'Comedy is the new rock'n'roll', but hell, aside from a few, even comedy gon' stale. I give Russell Howard. The jerk. A play-it-safe Athlete fan who prolly got picked on at school... man, you can see it in the fugger's eyes. The cast of Star Stories? Gimme a break! They're as edgy as a fuggin' dough-ball.

So, Aerosmith...

Steven Tyler has had enough fun for alla us. That shouldn't mean we sit back and admire. Parts of this book, if it's as warts-an-all as I want it to be... should be read out in schools.

Teacher - "So Jimmy, what did you do this weekend?"

Jimmy - "Well, I read Stevie Tyler's book and then sneaked out the back door at mama's, tried smokin' but I done choked. I finished it though. I then snuck into town and tried to blag my way into a lap-dancin' place but I didn't have a fake ID... but the doorman found it all pretty funny and stood me on a windowsill and I watched some fat bloke stick money in a Thai girls scads! Then, the doorman gimme a lift home and said 'you're alright, kid'.!"

Anyway, 60-year-old Tyler is working on a solo memoir to be published in 2009. "I have so many outrageous stories, too many, and I'm gonna tell 'em all," Tyler said in a statement. "All the unexpurgated, brain-jangling tales of debauchery, sex and drugs, transcendence and chemical dependence you will ever want to hear. And this is not just my take, this is the unbridled truth, the in-your-face, up-close and prodigious tale of Steven Tyler straight from the horse's lips."

Git-that!

[mof]

Incense for the Damned! DIG IT!

2008-08-07T12:41:20+01:00

DIG THIS! VAMPIRES! NUDITY! PSYCH SOUNDTRACK! FLASHING LIGHT! MURDER! Weirder still, this film is on BBC Two tomorrow night!

XL Recordings go back to the beats

2008-08-07T12:34:25+01:00

XL (Recordings), if you're young, will probably conjure up images of Jack Peñate (aka The New Shakin' Stevens), but once it was home to some of the tuffest, now inventive dance music around. XL wanna remindyer of this fact too.

They're gonna release a comp' of their rave catalogue, although far from complete... but pretty decent as far as picking the cream. Of course, you'll get SL2 and The Prodigy... but you'll also get Awesome 3 and Kicks Like a Mule. The LP is entitled 'XL Recordings: The First Chapters'. Tracklisting? Read over bucko.

SL2 ‘DJ's Take Control’
The Prodigy ‘Charly (Alley Cat Mix)’
Nu-Matic ‘Hard Times (Original Mix)’
Kicks Like a Mule ‘The Bouncer (Housequake Mix)’
SL2 ‘Way in My Brain (Remix)’
The Prodigy ‘Everybody in the Place (Fairground Remix)’
Liquid ‘Sweet Harmony (Original Mix)’
SL2 ‘On a Ragga Tip (Original 12" Mix)’
Awesome 3 ‘Don't Go (Kicks Like a Mule Mix)’
Dance Conspirac ‘Dub War (Chapter One)’
Jonny L ‘The Ansaphone’

Police find Stooges truck

2008-08-07T11:01:54+01:00

Toldyer 'bout The Stooges getting their stuff nicked? Well, the truck that contained the Stoogegear has been recovered in Canada, but all the equipment is still missing.

Montreal police found the truck yesterday afternoon, and reported that practically everything had been taken from the vehicle, apart from a few mike stands.

The truck contained over $20,000 worth of equipment, much of which is marked with serial numbers... which ain't gonna make it easy to sell (so jus' hand it over huh?). Amps, drum kits, and guitars were among the loot, but in true Stooge form, the band did not let the theft hinder their tour and instead borrowed replacement instruments for their immediate shows. Police are checking the truck for fingerprints and seeking possible witnesses in the theft.

The Undertones mark anniversary of 'Teenage Kicks' with limited singles and anthology...

2008-08-07T10:39:31+01:00

The Undertones' 'Teenage Kicks' (do we have to mention that it's John Peel's favourite record?) celebrates its 30th birthday this month with a special reissue, live gig and 2xCD anthology telling the story of its makers.

August 31st, will mark the actual anniversary... where, according to the press release, we'll see the release of something called a "digital 'vingle' release of the original Teenage Kicks". I dunno what it means. Anyway... to familiar territory...

This 'vingle' is followed by a strictly limited edition 7" vinyl re-release of the original four-track single complete with foldout poster booklet. Then, comes an anthology...

On 22nd September, you can getyer paws on 'The Undertones - An Anthology', which contains 56 songs, 27 of which are previously unreleased demos, live, session and rehearsal tracks. It appears on the same day as the band (including vocalist Paul McLoone) perform a headline gig at Dingwalls, London.

Here's a video. It's kinda sweet.

Review - The Bonnevilles 'Good Suits and Fightin' Boots

2008-08-07T10:08:43+01:00

There's something of a '60s revival goin' on at the minute and it's sneakin' up on the blindside. While everyone is worryin' 'emselves green about the prospect of a loada cocky kidz diggin' the sounds of Echobelly or whatever, there's a rabble of bands out there runnin' headlong through the crowds, chinning justabout anyone who gets in their way... and sometimes, that includes the listener.

The Bonnevilles are no exception. These Lurganites were found this mornin' in my speakers kickin' out the tweeters and showin' knuckle-dusters to this bleary writer. Man, I'd been awake for under a second and these garage yobs are pickin' a fight. Instead of kickin' me to a pulp... they hit me with a sound so fuggin' good that I done filled my trews! 'The Explosive New Sound of Punk Blues' it may be... but it's that familiar ol' time sound of trouble...

Now, this is where most reviewers start botherin' you with tales of where the band are from, how they started and what they dig. I ain't... one listen to this greased-up, sleazy garage-blues and you know exactly where The Bonnevilles are from. Somewhere between a rottin' hot-rod engine and the nipple of a titty twister. They're the black line strikin' down the middle of their own sleeve. Jeez, these is one of the sleaziest LPs you'll ever hear! And not a sax in sight!

Before you've even got around to listenin', this LP demands you dig. Song titles like 'The Belgians Are Coming!', 'One More Nail Outta Rock 'n' Roll's Coffin', 'Hardtale Lurgan Blues' and 'The Drag'... makes you wanna like this band huh?

Well, thankfully for you, these elemental no-fi rockers can make a tune that you CAN dig. Many bands who tellyer that they're 'garage', all too often sound like The Byrds. Course, that ain't a bad thing as such... but you want evil, bug-eyed, grimey kicks with attitude and fuggin' volume? Man, The Bonnevilles can deliver... and instead of leavin' you a note to say they've called, they'll kick yer door in and make 'emselves at home... in your home... one sleepin' off the drink in your bed and the other one laughin' at you're Fair Trade Teabags. "Chump...".

"'Kay... so when you gon' give us a review huh?"

Simmer. These cats are everythin' you just read and more. If you like, I'll tell you about the skuzzy guitars, the primal beat, the tough wailin' and great tone of the whole thing... but really, you shoulda guessed that already. The clues are in there man... and this band, like most from this field (the battle field should you need tellin') are gettin' down and dirty and ready to blow your brains out... if only they could stand up straight for long enough. However, these hopeless drunks ain't dunderhead-central... man, these are poetic drunkards, down the end of the bar 'citing lines from some misunderstood poet before slammin' down chasers and cuttin' up the Hooray Henry's with their own tie-clips.

These cats are good... real good. Looks like they'll make it all the way home. And rightly so. This may not be the most sophisticated LP yool hear, but man, it'll be one of your favourites. You need this.

Click here to buy The Bonnevilles LP

Listen to The Bonnevilles

[mof]

Micah P Hinson to tour UK

2008-08-06T09:56:07+01:00

Micah P Hinson has announced a full new UK tour to take place this November. Dunno who he is? He's kinda folky, scratchy, thingy... y'know? He's like a tuneful Tom Waits...

He's got a new LP out called 'Micah P Hinson And The Red Empire Orchestra'.

Read over for actual details...

Glasgow Stereo (November 2)
Newcastle Cluny (3)
Manchester Ruby Lounge (4)
Birmingham Glee Club (5)
London Scala (6)
Bristol Thekla (8)
Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms (9)
Norwich Arts Centre (10)
Oxford Academy (11)
Brighton Hanbury Club (12)

How low can you go? About 1p for a download?

2008-08-06T09:47:03+01:00

I'm still strugglin' to work out why we've a buncha cheap-ass bastards in the world. We all like a bargain, right? It's nice when you pick somethin' up for a tenner and find out it's worth £200, right? But since when did absolutely everything have to nail people to the floor with poverty? Man, musicians have always have a rough time of it... but a hard time is now turnin' into somethin' borderin' abuse.

Some Chinese cats have got this plan to stop people robbing from bands... and it's pretty frightenin'. It seems, in an attempt to get money going back into musicians pockets, they're going to have to go as low as three cents. That’s how much a track costs at Wawawa, a new offering started by ringtone firm R2G with repertoire from San Fran-based indie distributor Ioda.

The service offers up to 88 MP3s per month for 20 Yuan ($2.92) - the price set low in a country all too used to pilfering free music. Variety points out, that this is both the first Chinese foray for foreign indies and, in a stroke, China’s largest music store with more than one million tracks, which can also be web-streamed, not just downloaded, for the hoardes of Chinese who use internet cafes.

It ain't gone unnoticed that the company is called “Wawawa”, which sounds like the sound of melodramatic wailin' to me. Course, lost revenue ain't somethin' to be sniffed at. I reckon that nuthin' will stop people wanting tunes for free (as downloads). So with that, Roulette will continue in the quest to make these cheap-fugs to think again... or at least feel a little dirty. If I were a hacker, I'd damn well hack all these P2P sites and fill 'em with viruses so tough that it'll melt yer computer into something less useful than a house made a'piss. Under $3 is still too much for these cheapskates... we only have to look at the Radiohead release t'know that...

[mof]

Grinderman gzzz the Garage in a Treacle Session

2008-08-06T09:34:28+01:00

Dig this. Grinderman... Nick Cave and his Hairy Brothas... crank up, zonk out and fzzz grzzz the guitars while... ahforgetit... watch this, you'll like.. it's called 'When My Love Comes Down'.

Stooges equipment stolen - can you help?

2008-08-06T09:24:06+01:00

Like loadsa people who like music, I have a few bands that I care about... and my fondness goes beyond that of your average love for the band. With The Stooges for example, I almost feel like I'm looking out for 'em and when they do well (fill a stage at Glasto with fans or whatever...) I urge 'em on thinking "Go on lads! Go on!"

So with that, I find myself pretty down in the dumps about somethin' regarding the groop. Thing is, Ig' & Co. have had ALL of their equipment nicked. ALL OF IT. Including the truck it was in. So I'm asking you... on a complete wing and a prayer... that if you see it or someone asks you about it... you'll blow the whistle. If you're wonderin' why this is so bad... read on... there's also a big list of what went missing... and I'll throw in a free conspiracy too...

Basically, the reason why this is so fuggin' bad is that they're in the middle of a massive tour and this kit, this kit they've had with 'em for ages, a lot of it is irreplaceable, custom-built and therefore very coveted and valuable. Mike Watt has been playing the same bass since 1980. Man, this sucks so bad.

What bothers me about the whole thing is that this clearly ain't some chancer opportunist who spied a truck and thought "Fuggit. I'll take it! Who knows whut's in it? I'll sell it on anyway...". This looks like an insider job. Y'know? Truck goes missin'? From outside a place rigged up with CCTV? A place that's probably got security? Did no-one hear the alarm? Man, I'm thinkin' that there's someone out there who knows exactly whut happened to this... I expect a ransom not hitting The Stooge doormat pretty soon.

So anyway... if anyone who reads this and lives in or near Montreal, Canada or if anyone
has information, get in touch with Eric Fischer at: nycentral13@gmail.com or call him on +1 646 932 1907.

Here's a list of the gear...

All equipment was in a rented Penske 15 foot yellow truck with US (Michigan) license plate number AC46493 parked immediately outside the hotel. The theft had to have happened in the morning, between 6:30am and 7:30 am.

Click here to see some pictures of the stolen stuff.

Red roadcase containing:
Red Gibson 1963 EB-3 bass (this is mike watt's bass!) USA No serial number

Black roadcase containing:
Reverend Flying V guitar - Volcano black USA #08001

Black roadcase containing:
Reverend Orange guitar USA 03416 ZSL7

Black fibre case containg:
Gibson red SG short scale bass USA No serial number

Black roadcase containing:
Marshall Vintage/Modern Amplifier UK M-2007-07-0926-2 RoHS

Black roadcase containing:
Marshall Vintage/Modern Amplifier UK M-2007-07-0927-2 RoHS

4x Marshall 4x12 Cabinets (with Tuki cover) UK #1 Slant: M-2007-05-0149-0

4x Marshall 4x12 Cabinets (with Tuki cover) UK #2 Straight: M-2006-49-0380-0

4x Marshall 4x12 Cabinets (with Tuki cover) UK #3 Slant: M-2007-05-0150-0

4x Marshall 4x12 Cabinets (with Tuki cover) UK #4 Straight: M-2006-49-0381-0

Orange Calzone road case containing:
Guitar pedal board and pedals USA/Japan No serial number
Assorted leads USA/UK No serial number
2x mic stands Germany No serial number
Assorted strings and spares USA No serial number

plus:

2x Boss TU2 Chromatic Tuner
Boss CH1 Super Chorus
Fulltone OCD Overdrive
Crybaby Wah
Peterson Strobo-Stomp Tuner Pedal
Whirlwind A/B Boxes
Whirlwind Cable Tester

and many many instrument cables, various tools (screwdrivers, soldering iron, pliers, etc...), tambourine and maracas.

Assorted replacement drum heads USA No serial number

Gretsch Silver Sparkle Catalina drum kit USA No serial number

26" Kick Drum No serial number
13" Rack Tom No serial number
18" Floor Tom No serial number
4x Cymbal Stands No serial number
1x Snare Stand No serial number
1x Hi Hat Stand No serial number
1x Drum Throne No serial number

Eden D810 Bass cabinet USA D810RP4 0703E5001

Eden D810 Bass cabinet USA D810RP4 0703E5002

Eden VT300 Bass amplifier USA 0601E5115

Eden VT300 Bass amplifier USA 0507E5033

Floor Fan CHINA No serial number

Green clamshell suitcase containing:

Yamaha snare drum JAPAN No serial number
Yahama kick pedal JAPAN No serial number
Zildjian Mega Bell cymbal USA No serial number
Zildjian 15" Hi-Hats USA No serial number
3x Zildjian 18" 19" 20" crash medium cymbals USA No serial number

Brown Epiphone guitar case:
Black Epiphone EB3 short scale bass KOREA F300503

1 x Wheeled Black Pelican case (50cm x 28cm x 20cm) containing :
A selection of microphones and microphone accessories, most of which are in separately labelled black pouches. All of the microphones are of Shure manufacture, also a BSS DI box. Inside the Pelican case there is also a Ferrari pencil case containing an iPod, iPod accessories, various small cables and adaptors, a Leatherman Charge, a Stooges AAA tour laminate, some pain killers, some sharpies, some electrical tape, some business cards (Mr Rik Hart). Within the case there is also a big pair of Sony headphones (model MDR7506) with a long curly cable and three very long XLR to XLR mic cables. Here's a more specific list of the microphones :

2 x SM91
5 x SM98
2 x B98
2 x SM81
2 x KSM32
1 x KSM27
2 x B52
3 x SM57
8 x SM58
1 x BSS AR-133 DI Box
(all manufactured by shure)

There ya go. Anyone offerin' a job lot - shop 'em.

A Short Story About Losing And Finding A Rap Compilation

2008-08-05T20:10:06+01:00

A couple of months ago I lost both discs of my 'Tommy Boy's Greatest Beats' compilation. I still had the case but I'd lost the discs. This sucked because sometimes I want to listen to the 12" Remix of 'Buddy' by De La Soul. Then yesterday I found the Tommy Boy CDs in the case for John Coltrane's 'Blue Trane'. This was cool. The only problem now is that I don't know where the John Coltrane CD is. But actually I don't really care about that, 'cos now I can listen to the 12" Remix of 'Buddy' by De La Soul, which I like way more than John Coltrane. Here's 'Buddy' by De La Soul, featuring A Tribe Called Quest, Monie Love, Jungle Brothers and Queen Latifah. (PF)

Lost Tunes revives the ghosts of LPs lost (Or: Welcome to the greatest website ever)

2008-08-05T10:51:32+01:00

Jesus fuggin' wept! It's happened! What's happened? Universal Music have goin' on about this new site for ages... and now it's here and happenin'. It's called www.losttunes.com and it's the home to some of the rarest music ever cut!

Basically, the site give you the chance to go through and preview (and then ultimately buy as a download) some stupidly rare tunes from the vaults of Decca, Verve, Motown, Trojan, A&M and loads more.

Azi Eftekhari, Head of Digital and Media for Universal Music Catalogue said: “We wanted Lost Tunes to replicate the experience of going to a favourite local record shop where browsing and discovering music is a real pleasure and an adventure. We only include music that we love.” Read over for some little crackers we've stumbled across...

Leaf Hound - 'Growers Of Mushrooms'

Super heavy proggy rock that's more UFO club than Rick Wakeman. 'Freelance Friend' and 'Stray' are the picks. (link)

Booker T & The MGs - 'McLemore Avenue'

Okay, this is actually a bit crap... but it's worth pointin' out. Booker T & The MGs go all Beatle-frenzy, doin' 'Abbey Road', and not even in the right order. The cover is a lamo rip-off of the famed Fabs sleeve, with the soul fiends crossin' the road on some American yard. Worth a listen though... (link)

Alice Coltrane - 'Journey In Satchidananda'

Psychedelic jazz thang, sitars buzz over jazz sax and mo'! (link)

Mellow Candle - 'Swaddling Songs'

Psych-folk masterpiece that every Rouleteer should own. Baroque bubblegum nestles down with the (early) Fairport vibe... ace! 'Silversong' will leave you floored! (link)

The White Noise - 'An Electric Storm'

You want it just for the title alone, be honest. Gonzoid electronics rattle through creepy pop, whilst electronic doors creek 'n' rattle, fazed drums clatter, people scream... oh... and here come the orgasms... taken from a real orgy in the studio. Insane! (link)

The fonnky sound of Black country!

2008-08-05T10:27:10+01:00

Some time ago, Light In The Attic records put out Dirty Laundry, a comp which looked at black soul artists diggin' a bit of that ol' time country music. We all know 'bout Bobby Womack gunnin' for all sorts... but James Brown coverin' Hank Williams' 'Your Cheatin' Heart'? Well, there's more...

...see, now we can get out paws all mucky on 'More Dirty Laundry', the second vol. in this series. Shedding some light on overlooked genre, these rare cuts expose the country roots of many soul greats, including Ike and Tina, Joe Tex, Lou Johnson, Sammy Davis Jr and more.

Should be a killer! Click here if you wan' buy it up!

Jackson 5 reunion - imminent

2008-08-05T10:16:48+01:00

If this comes off, we'll be able to yell 'TOLDYER!' If it doesn't we'll ignore the phone for a while... but Nov 2007 saw us tellin' you, dear reader, that the Jackson 5 would be gettin' back on. Looks like it might be goin' ahead. O'course, a few of you will be shruggin' and sayin' "So?", but y'know, this ain't all about you punk. Some of us like 'em, y'dig?

The renunion could be happening in as little as a month's time. BMI are gon' honour tha brothers at the BMI Icons thing. Nah, don't mean much to me either. These cats have honoured Mr James Brown, Little Richard, Chuck Berry... and stuff. Key thing though - All the Jackson brothers except Michael Jackson have reportedly confirmed their attendance. C'mon Mike y'big jessie. Hit the road witcha bruvvas... they'd love it... and it'd be jus' swell to see you doin' 'Rockin' Robin' again... hell... do the Hasil Adkins version! J5 go Tone Deaf Rockabilly! Failin' that... summa this hokey crap'll do me!

Dig this - Son of Dave, one man band, doin' Daft Punk...

2008-08-05T09:58:17+01:00

One man - Son of Dave - and his FX pedal... and somethin' kinda hypnotic. It's advised that you watch this y'slackjawed muvvas.

Women to release record - whatever next?

2008-08-05T09:53:00+01:00

The headline might be a little misleadin'... sorry about that. I guess the pointa that is to make you read further. Hopefully it worked because I'm about to let you in on one of the best new bands around... a band that kinda have that weird grind of the Velvet Underground and the sppoky bubblegum of loads Nuggets-dug bands... you're gon' love 'em. Oh, and they're called Women.

See, Women have signed to Jagjaguwar for the release of their next album, a self-titled release due out on October 7th. On the strength of the two tracks on their Myspace, it's gonna be a killer long-player. What with it being recorded on old tape machines, ghetto blasters... all in a basement or some other groovy, dingy place, it's got that ace analogue warmth, but sounds fresh as a daisy. It's gonna be one of those LPs that's going for £50 in the future (although, work out your own inflation...). I can't wait to hear it! Pay 'em a visit here and have a listen. Judgin' by the picture, Phillip Seymour Hoffman is in the group too! ROULETTE APPROVED! [Mof]

Lost '60s Brian Wilson recording to see release

2008-08-05T09:41:24+01:00

"A lost Brian Wilson LP y'say? Tell me more..."

Well, y'know, that's kinda the point about this thing. We give you a headline and then tell you the details about it... it ain't rocket science. Jeez. Can I get on with it now?

Anway, a lost Brian Wilson LP is to see the light of day... but it ain't not Beach Boys thang, or even a lush solo outing... so don't get to giddy yit. Thing is, an album of poetry and sparse music arrangements co-produced by Brian Wilson and Stephen John Kalinich in '66 has been found, and will be released in October.

Kalinich was the first artist to be signed to Beach Boy's Brother Records label where he recorded the album 'A World Of Peace Must Come'. The whole thing was recorded in one sitting at Chez Brian. Like loads of weird '60s LPs, the tapes were lost, only to turn up some 20 years later. Now, Light In The Attic Records are gon' put it out. 'A World Of Peace Must Come' will be accompanied with a booklet of all of Kalinich's poems, as well as liner notes by Beach Boys archivist Alan Boyd. Due out October 6th.