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Goldrush are very much the band of the moment. Recently signed by Virgin Records after running thier own Truck Records, their wonderful Indie folk has been attracting attention since they began as teenagers a few years ago. I cuaght up with Goldrush keyboardist Jef to find out a tad more about what it's like to be hype»
RRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!! Yes folks, it's Dinosaur time. Now, you've clicked on that little blue "Let Robeson Sing" thing to read a review of that latest release (Ahem) from popular Wales Beat-Combo, The Manic Street Preachers. You've not come here to read a jumped up li»
It has been confirmed that DiS faves Goldrush have signed for Virgin Records. Although it has not been diclosed, it is thought to have been a six-figure deal. Goldrush were called Whispering Bob, until apparently, persuaded by some A&R person, they changed their name. Whispering Bob formed in 1998 (they pl»
This kind of thing doesn't happen to me. I'm not one of 'those' people. You know, those self confessed "mega" fans of bands. The kind of people who set up websites using free internet space, who buy CD1 AND CD2 of every single release. Who get their albums signed at in-store gigs, who will never hear a bad word said ag»
Noel Gallagher has announced that Oasis have set a deadline of September 10 to complete their new album. Speaking backstage at last weekend's Reading Festival, Noel Gallagher said that the group plan to start rehearsing for their tenth anniversary live shows on that date, and must have the r»
I used to fucking hate Embrace. Didn't you? All that out of tune warbling from Danny McNamara. The stupid boasts about them being the best band in the Universe. The Kazoos. All of it added up to an overrated, immensely dislikeable band, who made pretentious, overblown Northern "anthems" for drunk students who mi»
Brigton's teenage indie-popsters The Soft Parade, best known for their stunning debut single 'Silent To The Dark' have been forced to change their name to The Electric Soft Parade after it was discovered that the band share the name with an Australian Doors tribute band. A full announ»
EMBRACE are to play a special acoustic set in LONDON to launch their new album 'IF YOU'VE NEVER BEEN' . The group will perform live and take part in a signing session with fans at a special midnight opening of the HMV store at Oxford Circus in London on the day of the album's release (September 3).»
After the hype, it's time for the delivery. Starsailor might have started the year as one of the most talked about new groups in the country, but they've handled the pressures admirably - and in the last few months their raw and emotionally confrontational music has begun to strike a chord on a far wider scale. A»
You know that bit in "The Hitch Hikers Guide To The Galaxy" where Ford is describing to Arthur that according to the aforementioned Guide, Earth is described as "mostly harmless"?? This infuriates Arthur as, he is an Earthling, and it is only natural for him to stick up for his planet. But Earth, in the grand scheme o»
Cast have cancelled their autumn tour. The following statement was posted on the Official Cast Website: DUE TO UNFORSEEN, INTERNAL BAND CIRCUMSTANCES, CAST HAVE CANCELLED THEIR AUTUMN TOUR. THE BAND APOLOGISE TO ALL THE FANS WHO HAVE PURCHASED TICKETS. ALL TICKETS WILL BE REFUNDED The announc»
You've heard this record before. Even if you haven't actually heard it, you'll know everything about it from the moment you hear the first chords. The first tacky exploding drum beat, the first sign of the whiny young Yank with dyed blonde hair, moaning about how shit his life is. Has no one told American Hi-»
What a wonderful record this is. A record that deserves to be heard by millions, and have Dr. Fox talking over the start of it. A record so cool, that you can almost feel the summer breeze blow against your face as you listen to it. Goldrush, in case you don't know, are NAM chancers from Oxford, for»
Starsailor, who release third single "Alcoholic" on September 17th, have announced a full British Autumn tour.
The dates are as follows:
September
2nd - London Arts Theatre (Charity show for RNIB 'Soundscape' project)
October
14th - Leeds Metropolita»
THE CHARLATANS keyboardist TONY ROGERS has been diagnosed with cancer. Rogers, who joined the band following the death of original member Rob Collins in 1996, was diagnosed with a strain of Cancer hours prior to the band's UK live comeback at Wrexham Central Station (June 28), according to a posting on the official»
There he stands. Balding, fat, ageing, American flag across his chest. Thousands of young British kids jumping up and down to "My Way" or "Rollin'" or some other Limp Bizkit crap. Thousands of kids with American flags on their wall, John Madden '99 in their Playstations and "Korn" written in Tipp-Ex across their scho»
Ahh, Cast. They threw out many a decent indie tune back in the Britpop summer of '95, when all was right with the world. Their leader, John Power (he was in The La's, ya know!!), decided with 1999's 'Magic Hour' that it was time to move on, with what he called "21st Century Rock'n'Roll". He created»
Of course now, they're shit. Now, they mean nothing. Now, they play Greatest Hits sets to drunk 30 year old wankers in Wembley Stadium. Now, they release tired, samey, dull records. Now, they have their own record label, fans who won’t hear a word said against them and their own children to put in their Hello! Spreads»
It has been announced that a new Oasis single will be released in the Autumn, probably sometime in October. The news was revealed by Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher in an interview conducted in Japan, where Oasis are making their debut at the Fuji Rock Festival. An album will follow in the Ne»
You know, it's nice that bands like the Cosmic Rough Riders still exist. In a world where Oxide And Neutrino can get to Number One and The Super Furries Animals can get to number 14, it's relieving to see that bands that rely entirely on melody, as opposed to any kind of electronic enhancement, can still release record»
Throughout tonight's gig, on thing is wonderfully clear. The Kings Of Convenience are happy. They laugh, they smile, they joke, but most of all, they play so well that every person who witnessed them would always remember tonight as a life-affirming experience. Don't get that at a Deftones gig. The audienc»
