Bestival 2010 - Part One
Bestival has been and gone, leaving behind it a few broken fancy dress costumes and a trail of bemused locals. One of the summer's most unusual events, Bestival hosted performances from Roxy Music,...
View ArticleBestival 2010 - Part Two
Bestival has been and gone, leaving behind it a few broken fancy dress costumes and a trail of bemused locals. One of the summer's most unusual events, Bestival hosted performances from Roxy Music,...
View ArticleBestival 2010 - Friday
Bestival lands once again to herald the end of summer with the country’s biggest fancy dress party, accompanied by a smidgeon of music on the side. The theme for 2010 is, somewhat fittingly given the...
View ArticleAlan McGee Talks Creation Documentary - Part 2
You mentioned Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) is he interviewed in the film? Aye well, he’s definitely in the film, we used Snub or Rapido or something like that. But all the politics have been...
View ArticleTrack Of The Day 14/9 - Sufjan Stevens
The past five years have been a worrying period for fans of Sufjan Stevens. The maverick songwriting specialised in ambitious concepts, such as his plan to craft an album for each state in America....
View ArticleThe Concretes Confirm Album, Tour
Swedish indie pop outfit The Concretes have confirmed details of their new album and a UK tour. The Concretes built a cult following with their sweet, life affirming indie pop. A frozen take on the...
View ArticleAlan McGee On The Music Industry
Alan McGee has revealed his thoughts on the music industry exclusively to ClashMusic. Alan McGee is a legendary figure in the music industry. The head of Creation, his outlaw behaviour and magpie...
View ArticleBrandon Flowers Talks Killers Hiatus
Brandon Flowers has spoken about the ongoing Killers hiatus, admitting he does not know when it will end. The Killers struck gold with 'Day & Age'. An enormous success, it spawned the hit single...
View ArticleIggy Pop To Re-Issue 'Kill City'
Iggy Pop and James Williamson are set to release an expanded version of 'Kill City'. After leaving behind the wreckage of The Stooges, Iggy Pop was exhausted and nearly beaten. Turning solo, he...
View ArticleGospel Girl: Mavis Staples
In a career spanning sixty years, gospel/soul legend MAVIS STAPLES has worked with many great musicians, but never before has she been adopted by one... It’s three days before her seventy-first...
View ArticleDJ Shadow Previews New Album
Hip hop icon DJ Shadow has previewed his new album by hiding tracks in Eastern European music stores. DJ Shadow is a turntable icon. The dextrous DJ has an enormous collection, which he mixes in...
View ArticleCarl Barat Book Signing
Former Libertine Carl Barat is set to stage a one off book signing in London ahead of the release of his memoirs. It's been a big year for Carl Barat. Stepping away from Dirty Pretty Things, the...
View ArticleSub Pop Sign Mogwai
Scottish post-rock giants Mogwai have signed a new contract with Seattle label Sub Pop. Mogwai command respect. The band's lengthy back catalogue is one of the most potent in post-rock, inspiring...
View ArticleWatch: Flaming Lips Cover Guided By Voices
The Flaming Lips singer Wayne Coyne has posted a bizarre new video showing him performing a classic Guided By Voices track. Guided By Voices had one of the lengthiest yet shambolic careers of any...
View ArticleJamie Lidell Remix EP
British producer Jamie Lidell is set to release a new remix EP as his new world tour opens in North America. Jamie Lidell has a breathtakingly eclectic attitude to music. The producer began life...
View ArticleTitus Andronicus November Tour Dates
American group Titus Andronicus have confirmed a lengthy series of British shows this November. Titus Andronicus seem to have a little more ambition than most bands. The American group's sprawling...
View ArticleCast Prepare 'All Change' Re-Issue
Britpop titans Cast are set to release a deluxe edition of their debut album 'All Change'. It's difficult to imagine just how far reaching Britpop was. In an era when chillwave artists can make their...
View ArticleBestival 2010 - Saturday
Day two of Bestival dawns dull and grey as the rain that weather forecasters had been threatening us with finally arrives. Despite the inclement conditions and mud, the fancy dress is out in force as...
View ArticleBrian Eno Talks New Project
Legendary sonic experimentalist Brian Eno has spoken about his forthcoming album 'Small Craft On A Milk Sea'. Brian Eno is a non-musician, someone who subtracts established scales, arpeggios and chord...
View ArticleCee-Lo Intimate London Show
Foul mouthed American star Cee-Lo Green has confirmed details of a one off London show. Cee-Lo Green has an instantly recognisable voice. Taking lead vocals on the epochal Gnarls Barkley hit single...
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