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Anti-poverty charity War on Want and Howie B join forces on the 5th June for a pre-Glastonbury fundraiser at 93 Feet East, London. Glaswegian musician, DJ and remixer extraordinaire Howie B headlines a line-up which promises everything from Future Funk to 80's Filth. Also appearing are The Ru»
It’s not everyday you hear of a gig fronting by four incredible bands, so you can all imagine the anticipation and stigma attached to such a night. As one comes to expect from the closing date of a lengthy tour, an intense, electrifying atmosphere hung diligently in the air. An atmosphere of joviality and expectation s»
Deliciously dark yet diligently delicate, Remy Zero’s third album ‘The Golden Hum’ comes thundering from across the seas. At a time when the current Atlantic import seems to be a tidal wave of Nu-metal, Remy Zero bring with them a breathe of fresh indie air! On a chilled winters day back in early February I caught up w»
I’m riding the last subway train to anywhere with this childlike grin extending from ear to ear. My body aches all over, my voice has been reduced to a mere inaudible croak – and I’m wondering how on earth I’m going to describe what was possibly the best gig of my life.
I’ve waited three years for this gig »
US Band Remy Zero are going to London Recently Remy Zero have announced that they are to play two London dates at the beginning of February. The dates include the NME Charity Show where proceeds will go to the Warchild Charity helping Children in such places as Afghanistan and Africa. T»
There's something fucking fantastic about Seafood. Maybe it’s due to my Indie "roots" dictating that I should worship the ground they walk on! I utterly adore them. The fact they make amazing records, the fact their live shows are powerful emotive cohesions of balled up sounds, the fact they've got cute little S»
BOB THE BUILDER LIVE! On 21 September 2001, Bob the Builder Live tickets will go on-sale to the general public. Fans of the wildly popular Bob the Builder television series will get to experience the antics and enthusiasm of Bob, Wendy, Scoop, Muck, Dizzy, Roley, Lofty, Pilchard and Spud i»
It’s ironic isn’t it? I mean that’s the only way to view it, Gavin would have. Reading his words, digesting his thoughts, you know what he’s thinking now, and come on you have to agree… I mean surviving gun fire in no less than three war zones, dancing with death in a tango of drugs, drink and sex binges, gallivanting »
A revolution has started; it began in my bedroom and is changing my world. What is this revolution you ask?…It’s the battle of the genres! Up until about 6 months ago I was strictly an Indie kid and I mean that to the fullest extent of the word. I ate, drank and slept indie. Then something changed, leading me to the ne»
Mercury nominee’s Elbow are set to re-release ‘New Born’. The single taken from the bands album ‘Asleep In The Back’ was initially given a limited release last July on Uglyman records. The track is now said to change hands for up to £100 in its original format. The CD single released on S»
This year it wasn’t just foot and mouth killing the herds of this country… Britain saw another epidemic, and one of apathy, boredom, lacklustre motives and despair. It is this my friend that has been killing the youthful sheep of today. In the words of Belgium Pop misters Soulwax “Something’s gotta give” »
Remy Zero announce plans for the release of their Elektra Entertainment debut record. The band’s third album in total entitled ‘The Golden Hum’ is set for it’s US release September 18th, as of yet there have been no announcements as to the UK release date. The tracklisting for the album is as»
It’s 1.25 and we’re still outside, support act Teflon Monkey is meant to be on at 1.30…. we’re starting to get worried. The promoter keeps popping his head out of the ever illusive entrance door, he shakes it, then announcing to the crowd that we ‘probably won’t get in’ and that the venue is ‘»
Elbow are set to do a string of live performances and signings to promote their latest release.
In addition to the band’s appearance at Scotland’s T in the Park festival, Elbow have announced a short series of live performances and signings to coincide with their next single release. ‘Powder»
There’s prolly some longwinded story as to how I got involved with some band called Rebus I think it has something to do with the guitarist, Napster and The Cooper Temple Clause (two of them went to school with them, played in the same band, something along those lines) but whatever the reason, or whatever littl»
Regular listeners to Radio One’s Evening Session will no doubt have already come across this, the latest new sensation hailing from up North; Ladies and Gentlemen I am proud to announce, The Music. With their attitude-splattered baggy-esque indie sound, Steve Lamacq favourites The Music, release this thei»
Evening session current favourites The Music have announced they will play a short tour of the North. Tickets for all shows are £4.00, with the band bringing their own DJ instead of a support act.
The tour runs through July with the dates as follows.
Thu 12th - The Roadhouse, Manchester
Fri 13th»
“This one’s for the Llama Farmers!”- Biffy Clyro It’s Monday- the first day of my holiday… it’s a warm and occasionally sunny day (very rare!) London is buzzing and we’re just about to go to my second home (The Monarch) to see one of the bands I literally won’t shut up about… Biffy Clyro! - (Their d»
It’s blue… no really it’s see-through and bright blue; the vinyl that is! I'd already fallen in love/ head over heels/ arse over tit for this band, before I even clamped eyes upon the single. A 30 second taster clip was more than enough evidence for me. Proving that this band are something else, something different, th»
It is always said that you should never judge a book by its cover, but lets be honest we all do it, and sometimes music for me is no exception. Had it not been for this interesting looking box just leaping out amongst a veritable mountain of 7” singles, I may have let one of the brightest and most hotly tipped bands sl»
‘Saddest Eyes’ is Amy Wadge’s first release on the innovative Welsh label RealityCheck Recording. Finding this singer-song writer in a pensive yet emotive frame of mind, ‘Saddest Eyes’ acts as a perfect introduction into the world and emotions of Amy Wadge. The CD is comprised of two ‘proper’ songs »
Suede Keyboardist Neil Codling revealed that he has quit the band. The news comes just before they due to start recording their new album. Codling is now officially retiring from the music industry due to his long-running battle with Chronic Fatigue syndrome. The keyboard player’s last performance »
A live, raw and intimate EP from the house-sharing Leeds based musical sensation Recorded in the bands converted cellar studio, this EP is raw, powerful and exceptional in tone, set-up and creation. Hard to believe, but this was actually recorded straight to minidisk, with no post production, overdubs or a»
It’s gigs like this that remind me why I like intimate venues- what seems like crowds of people all packed together sharing the same culminating experience; it reminded me why I like the live atmosphere, why I love My Vitriol but most of all, why I love music. The nights entertainment began with Thirteen:13, seem»
Being dropped by a major label off the back of a hit single for most bands would spell disaster, but not however for Terrorvision. After a lengthy 21-month period of absence, they are back and set to burst on to the scene with the release of 'D'ya Wanna Go Faster?' released Jan 15 and forthcoming album r»
Many have hotly tipped Skyride for great things in 2001. This, their 2 track demo CD offers a small sample of what they as a band, have to offer. The first number could almost be described as two, entitled Superman Pt I and II, it’s a longen to say the least! Quite atmospheric in its set-up, with ethereal guitar»
Essex’s finest release this the ‘OneEightSixNineNine’ Demo E.P. Off the back of being officially stated Essex’s best unsigned band, and following a run of glorious gigs, Magic Joe release this demo E.P. presenting us all with not only something to think about, but something to smile about as well. Opening»
There just aren’t enough adjectives to describes just how good this song really is. Coda, the band formed out of the ashes of childhood friendship and fragments of previous bands and culminating on one faithful Valentines Day last year, are set to release ‘Personal Superstar’ in December via the bands own label»
(Happy Birthday Hombre gig!) After a chaotic past few months / last year with recording and gigs left, right and centre the landmark was reached. This was to be gig number 100 and as the ambience suggested it was time to celebrate! Donning our party hats in true Hombre style, the evenings entertainment »
An awe inspiring read that plagues deep into the readers mind. ‘“Why did you kill yourself?” It was the second time the voice had asked the question. The man did not want to answer, but words came out anyway. “What else could I have done?”’ Any book that opens in this way is never going to be an easy read»
