Bruce Springsteen On Growing Old
Bruce Springsteen has reflected on growing old, ahead of 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town' gaining a re-issue. Bruce Springsteen burst out of New Jersey with his wildly energetic album 'Born To Run'. An...
View ArticleDutch Uncles - Tour Diary Pt. 2
Nottingham Bodega – 17th September Today was an enduring battle of face for us; due mainly to our unpredictable hangovers and the traffic-sodden journey to Nottingham seeming more like an eternal...
View ArticleDutch Uncles Talk Curry
Manchester newcomers Dutch Uncles have spoken to ClashMusic about their favourite tour cuisine. Part of a new wave of Manchester talent, Dutch Uncles have a devoted following in their hometown. Now...
View ArticleWin tickets to see Phoenix in Berlin!
Phoenix are riding the crest of a wave. After years of growing respect without much success, the mainstream breakthrough offered by 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix' was well deserved. Charting highly on both...
View ArticleTricky's Last Day On Earth
How would you spend your last day on Earth? TRICKY is planning the ultimate Jamaican party! Where would you like to wake up? Probably Kingston, Jamaica. Going there in general could be your last day...
View ArticleTrack Of The Day 29/9 - Chromeo
With the 21st century well under way, the 80s show no signs of slinking back into the distance. Take Chromeo. A mixture of sleazy, finger poppin' Rick James bass and slick disco synths, the band's 80s...
View ArticlePete Doherty Charged With Cocaine Possession
Indie icon Pete Doherty has been charged with possessing cocaine after police investigated the death of a film maker. Pete Doherty had hoped to turn a new leaf this year, with 2010 bringing a new...
View ArticleMark Ronson Received Death Threats
Mark Ronson has revealed that he received death threats after releasing his cover of The Smiths' classic 'Stop Me If You Think You're Heard This One Before'. The Smiths remain sacred cows. Very few...
View ArticleTom Waits For Rock Hall Of Fame
Tom Waits is among the latest batch of nominations for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is a much debated institution. Often labelled as elitist, and promoting a...
View ArticleThe xx Prepare Solo Single
The xx producer Jamie Smith is set to release a solo single later this month through Numbers. A slow burning success, The xx released their debut album last year. Mixing midnight atmospherics with...
View ArticleEngineers - In Praise of More
Engineers could easily be accused of being as somnolent as their music. After an impressive reinterpretation of early 90’s shoegaze on their self titled 2005 debut, there was nothing. They disappeared...
View ArticleMGMT Attacked With Urine?
MGMT have rubbished reports that they were showered in urine at a recent Manchester show. Lobbing bear around at venues is a British institution, an activity passed down through the genes. As...
View ArticleInterpol Add March UK Tour Dates
Interpol have added several new shows to their forthcoming British tour next March. Interpol have lost one member, but gained two new musicians. Bass player Carlos D bade the group farewell earlier...
View ArticleLCD Soundsystem For Big Day Out
LCD Soundsystem have been named as one of the headliners for Big Day Out 2011. The festival season has gone global. Sure, winter may be fast approaching but somewhere on this planet music fans are...
View Article65daysofstatic Prepare New EP
65daysofstatic are set to release their new EP 'Heavy Sky' on October 25th, before commencing a new tour. A frenetic mixture of math rock dexterity and pulsating electronica, 65daysofstatic always...
View ArticleNo Age Talk 'Losing Feelings'
No Age have revealed how last year's EP 'Losing Feelings' opened them up to new ways of songwriting. No Age burst out of Los Angeles with a noise pop sound that recalled some of the greats on SST....
View ArticlePaul Smith Adds Two Solo Shows
Maximo Park singer turned solo star Paul Smith has added two shows to his upcoming British tour. There was always more to Maximo Park than meets the eye. The band weren't signed to Warp for nothing,...
View ArticleLiars Add British Shows
American group Liars have confirmed a trio of British shows ahead of the release of their new EP. Released earlier this year, Liars new album 'Sisterworld' has emerged as one of the year's most...
View ArticleCharlatans Drummer Eyes Return
The Charlatans have revealed that drummer Jon Brookes is already preparing for his return to the band. A well loved British indie institution, fans of The Charlatans have been left shocked by recent...
View ArticleNinja Tune Label Origins
Ninja Tune have looked back on their early years, discussing the origins of one of Britain's most respected imprints. Formed by DJ duo Coldcut, Ninja Tune have enjoyed an admirable strike rate....
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