Quite possibly the next band from Scotland destined for international success, Make Model release their debut single ‘The Was’ on EMI Records following self-released debut ‘The LSB’ selling out its 7″ pressing. more… “Make Model competition”
The Leeds 4-piece’s schtick seems to mark them down as artschool, even if their (crap) name suggests… I dunno, corporate Emo? And onstage, the first impressions might lead to that conclusion too – skinny ties and matching white shirts, front-projected visuals… black armbands?!?! more… “iLiKETRAiNS”
Tremulous Monks’ (aka – Chris Wilkinson) second album is aptly titled with these 12 twee, lo-fi country pop songs mainly about love. Monk’s voice may not be the greatest but it fits perfectly into this collection of late night summer songs. more… “Tremulous Monk”
Perhaps equally known as the singer/leader of the pre-Midge Ure lineup of Ultravox, and as a solo artist who pioneered the electro revolution in the early 80s, John Foxx’s career has taken many other twists and turns. more… “John Foxx”
is this music? presents: Spookey, Sara & The Snakes, The Fnords more… “Spookey, Sara and the Snakes, and The Fnords”
Beck’s, the UK’s No.1 imported beer and Beck’s Vier, imported 4% pilsner lager, are giving five of you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Beck’s Fusions Glasgow event on 29th September 2007 at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow. more… “see Calvin Harris with Beck’s Fusions”
Prog legend Robert Wyatt has sung onstage for the first time in 25 years, appearing for a version of Thelonious Monk’s ‘Round Midnight’ at a gig by The Dylan Howe Quintet in Lincoln. more… “Wyatt back onstage”
A new Mylo track, featureing Kylie Minogue, can now be heard online at the Scots DK’s website, mylo.tv.
Minogue has collaborated with various producers and DJs (including Calvin Harris) but the appearance of the tune ‘In The Mood For Love’ has led to speculation that his track has been rejected, given that the released tracklisting for her tenth album, X, does not feature the song.
The Peel Sessions: A Story of Teenage Dreams and One Man’s Love of New Music, an account of every set of tunes recorded for the John Peel show, more… “John: sessions”
A new Ramones DVD covering the 20+ year career of the American punk pioneers, has been released. more… “Ramones alive once more”