Watch: Ray Davies Introduces New Album
Ray Davies has released a short film introducing his collaborative new effort 'See My Friends'. With an extensive back catalogue, Ray Davies is one of the most influential songwriters Britain has...
View ArticleDownload: New Is Tropical Single
Is Tropical have confirmed details of a free download single ahead of a new British tour. It's been a big year for Is Tropical. The London based three piece began 2010 as relative unknowns, having...
View ArticleNine Inch Nails Re-Issue Debut Album
Nine Inch Nails are to expand their debut album 'Pretty Hate Machine' on a forthcoming re-issue. Once, Trent Reznor was an untouchable. A drug addicted, self-loathing bundle of hatred whose dense...
View ArticleSuede Talk O2 Arena Show
Suede singer Brett Anderson has claimed that the band could continue beyond their reformation show at the O2 Arena. Suede arrived in a blizzard of hype, the obvious heirs to the throne vacated by The...
View ArticleJon Brookes Re-Joins The Charlatans
The Charlatans were joined by drummer Jon Brookes for a recent encore in Birmingham. The dogged survivors of British indie rock, The Charlatans were left reeling recently when drummer Jon Brookes...
View ArticleLadyfest Ten Launches
Tickets to this year’s DIY feminist arts celebration Ladyfest Ten are on sale now, with day passes starting at £12.50 and weekend passes from £30. Returning once more, the line-up for this year's...
View ArticleATP Hits Japan
All Tomorrow's Parties are set to hit Japan in 2011 for the forthcoming event I'll Be Your Mirror. Founded a decade ago, All Tomorrow's Parties has grown to become a global concern. The event has...
View ArticleMichael Jackson Named Top Earner
Michael Jackson has topped a new poll focussing on the earnings of dead pop stars. Michael Jackson didn't die, not really. Sure, the singer won't be making guest appearances on Letterman anytime soon...
View ArticleSchool Of Seven Bells Return
School Of Seven Bells are set to release their new single 'I L U' on December 6th. Signed to Full Time Hobby, the debut album from School Of Seven Bells became something of a cult success. Mixing Liz...
View ArticleKings Of Leon On Recording Live
Kings Of Leon have spoken about their need to record live, after the success of 'Come Around Sundown'. Kings Of Leon have always been a deeply old fashioned band. When the rest of the world was going...
View ArticleJames Yorkston Tour Diary Due
James Yorkston is set to release his new tour diary 'It's Lovely To Be Here' on February 3rd. A deeply Scottish songwriter, James Yorkston never intended to become successful. Writing stark, folk...
View ArticleStill Corners Interview
Beauty is a fairly abstract, ephemeral concept. After all, it's in the beholder surely? Yet no one who has heard London newcomers Still Corners could argue with the beauty of their songcraft....
View ArticleWin A Walkman Mp3 Player!
Music while you travel - surely the future has arrived! With Sony now removing the original Walkman from its catalogue, all focus is on the digital age. A new version of the Walkman retains the initial...
View ArticleAnoraak – Whenever the Sun Sets
Is the world ready for a Police revival? The answer is of course no but their fourth album ‘Ghost In The Machine’ is definitely a regular spin on the record deck of Frederic Riviere, at some points of...
View ArticleRelentless Energy Sessions Festival: day two
@the Relentless Garage, London Photos by Dan Medhurst
View ArticleIron & Wine UK Tour
Iron & Wine have announced plans for a series of full band tour dates in March. Centred on Sam Beam, Iron & Wine expand and subtract as appropriate. Taking time off, the band announced their...
View ArticleEsben And The Witch - Album Details
Esben And The Witch have confirmed details of their debut album 'Violet Cries'. Lurking out of the shadows, Esben And The Witch have never truly escaped the darkness. The band's material is imbued...
View ArticleTinie Tempah
This is an artist like no other right now. With roots in the London grime scene, Tinie finds himself staring at the stars, heading their way on his stratospheric rise to the top. Ever since his debut...
View ArticleTrack Of The Day 27/10 - The Phantom Band
It's not been a vintage year for guitar music. The buzz trends have come from lo-fi electronica, with Chillwave and Witch House sparking blogs into life. However on the fringes there remain a select...
View ArticleNew 'Tron:Legacy' Trailer
Watch the latest trailer for the forthcoming 'Tron: Legacy' film featuring a new Daft Punk track, 'Derezzed'. The film, a sequel to 1982's 'Tron', is released on December 17 2010 with French dance duo...
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