Ash are the lastest band to take a swipe at today's pop bands
Ash told Radio 1 that they get annoyed when bands acheive stardom with
little talent or effort.
"I'd like to wipe Westlife of the planet" said Rick "All their songs sound
the same, I really couldn't name one of them" he a»
Dead Kennedys frontman blasts former bandmates
Ex-Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra blasted his former bandmates this
week, saying he was "totally embarrassed" by their plans to release early
recordings and other rarities without his permission and says he'll fight
$200,000 judgment against »
American Jack Drag will headline an array of label nights
The Shifty Disco nights have been arranged to celebrate the label 5th
anniversary and its 50th single release. The first 20 people through the
door, will receive a label sampler CD at the following gigs:
January
»
The band will release their first album in four years via Sub Pop
A spokesperson for the band said that 'Old Ramon' was originally recorded
two years ago, but not released after Supreme Recordings closed. The release
date for the new album has yet to be confirmed but the the provisional
releas»
The Welshmen are to record tracks for their new EP next month.
Big Leaves will be going into the studio on the 5th February to start
recording a four track EP, which will be released in April. They've been writing
new songs over the past three months, and have a whole new batch of songs
ready to u»
To add to the rather substantial list of titles for the new mogwai album it seems Matador are under the impression that it is to be called simply "Rock Action." Rock Action being the title of Mogwai's very own label. Since Matador are their American record label we might finally have the final title. Rejoice!»
Ash annouced a couple gigs
Ash will play a free gig at Arthur Baker's 'Sunday Jam' at the Elbow Rooms,
London on the 4th February to support the release of their new single
Shining Light, out next week on Infectious. "Very special guests" are at the
event this week and Sona Fariq will be playi»
A compilation featuring Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris is set to be
released
The compilation 'Sacred Hearts' is set to be released in April and includes
tracks from Parsons days with The Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers. It also
features sleeve notes from Chris Robinson of Black Crowes.
»
Tortoise's John McEntire plays with a gig with his other band The Sea &
Cake in London
The Sea & Cake will play at the Camden Underworld on the 28th February to
support their latest album 'Oui' release on Chicago's Thrill Jockey. Support
for the gig will come from Pram. Tickets are priced at £»
... Trail Of Dead's next album will be influenced by fellow Texan's Destiny's Child
Bassist Neil Busch revealed to Planet Sound that:
"We couldn't afford a CD player on our tourbus, so we listened to the radio"
he added "The best pop music is Destiny's Child, the production on th»
Greasy rockers Rocket From The Crypt will support ... Trail Of Dead on
their London date.
The band who finished their new LP 'Group Sound' last month have been added
to the bill at The Astoria, London on the 2nd February. The other support
bands for that night include Peaches and The Strokes.<»
Rough Trade have confirmed the following events for their 25th
Anniversary shows.
So far there are 14 gigs at 7 different venues spread across the 2
weeks:
February
ICA
24th - Jega, Team Dyobi, Freeform, Gescom Djs (Main Room) and Warp Dj (Bar
Area»
The Wisdom Of Harry aka Pete Astor and friends have a few gigs lined up
The Wisdom Of Harry will DJ/play at the following venues:
February
4th - Embassy Bar, London (DJ Set)
14th - Notting Hill Arts Club, London (DJ Set)
23rd - Underworld, London (w/ Hefner)
»
Brit Nominees Air have announced that details of their next album
The follow up to 'Moon Safari', is to be called '10,000 Hz Legend' and will be released in spring.
The album features collaborations with Beck, Buffalo Daughter and Jason Falkner.
Brian Reitzell (ex Redd Kro»
Marilyn Manson has already moved on from ex-fiancee Rose McGowan.
The new Goddess Of Fuck is thought to be Queen Adreena singer Katie Jane Garside. Manson and McGowan split last week, with McGowan claiming: "There is a great love but our lifestyle difference is, unfortunately, even greater."
<»
mo-ho-bish-o-pi have been been anounced as the main support for My Vitriol's upcoming tour
The band who will release a single 'Playboy' through V2 on the 12th March will play the following dates:
February
1st - Colchester Arts Centre
2nd - Chelmsford Arm»
Monkey Boy have announced a warm-up show before their headlining tour
The band will support King Prawn in Oxford on the 1st March. Before joining This Girl on their own headline tour from Saturday 3rd. The bassplayer for all the shows will be their new addition - Brother James.
Marc»
Although the Brit Awards are quite laughable for who gets which awards and how the verdict of the so-called BIG awards, are tarnished with big corporate brushes. But, there is a best new band category and in my mind, there is only one band deserved of the award, for best new indie band (I won't go into the debas»
Idlewild play acoustic charity gig
"Scotland's best boy band" Idlewild are playing a charity acoustic gig at the 13th Note, Glasgow on the 9th February. Tickets are available from Missing, Virgin and the venue itself. Better be quick as its bound too sell out.»
Muse are to stage a ‘secret’ show at Sound, Leicester Square on February 12th. Tickets for this exclusive event will be given away as competition prizes by London radio station XFM in the week leading up to the gig. The band are also set to appear on new ITV show ‘The Base’ on 25th January, where they will»
Low have revealed details of their new album and a handful of UK tour dates.
The trio release their Steve Albini-produced album, 'Things We Lost In The Fire'
through Tugboat Records on 12th February. The tracklisting is:
Sunflower
Whitetail
Dinosaur Act
Medicine Maga»
As they're bite your head off and piss down you neck or something like
that
Oxford based label Big Scary Monsters release a compilation featuring "some
of the world's finest metal and punk bands" the CD includes tracks from the
likes of Medulla Nocte, Knuckledust, Underule, Unite,»
New York's finest new band have announced their first UK dates
The five piece who combine the energy, passion, and musical
genius of the The Ramones, Television and the Velvet Underground will make their
debut apperance this side of the Atlantic supporting ... And You Will Know Us By
The T»
Ex-Symposium guitarist Hagop Tchaparian will tour with Nojahoda during
February and March.
According to a close friend of Tchaparian "he's been recording a solo
album, it's yet unfinished" and the tour will be see him play his new
material
The full dates are:
»
The 'Know Your Enemy' launch party in aid of Amnesty International at Clwb
Ifor Bach.
The launch party will take place on the 17th March, and will feature:
Exclusive tracks from the new Manic's album expertly spun by Guest DJ's Simon
Price (MSP Biographer) & Greg Haver (Big Nois»
Day Release Records will hold a club night in London
Rothko, Jamie Owen and Delicate Awol will play live sets at the The
Basement, 4 Denmark Street, TCR Tube (Under Helter Skelter) on the 26th January.
Entry will be a mere £3 and drinks will also be cheap.
A Spokesperson for DRR»
Lolita Storm and Fidel Villeneuve release EP's next month
The 12th February will see releases from Lolita Storm and Fidel Villeneuve.
Lolita Storm release 'Sick Slits' which is "a seven tracker of depth and
beauty.pure power pop, with a touch of noise to keep you from gagging on »
The Liverpudlians go on tour with Belgians
Ladytron are to tour with Soulwax on their February tour. The band have also
revealed details of their fourth single 'The Way I Found You' which is released
on 12th February through Invicta Hi-Fi. The retro-futurists will follow the
single with the re»
Which means new Kennedys material will be on soon.
Following a court's ruling on December 22nd that affirmed a jury's decision
against former lead singer Jello Biafra, more albums and videos are now in the
offing from Dead Kennedys.
New material could be out as early as Spring 2001.»
London's Glam-popsters announce UK tour to coincide with the release of their
debut album
Remote Control follow their three self-released singles by signing with Org
Records. Their Marco Pironni (Adam Ant guitarist) produced debut album 'Evil
Rats On No Star Live' hits the streets of Europe on»
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