Introducing....A Genuine Freakshow and Low Low Low La La La Love Love Love
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Introducing.... is a new, regular feature we are running to showcase some of the most interesting, yet largely unknown, indie acts around. These are not household names. Some will be new bands yet to reach national attention, while others will have built up a small, but solid fan base over the years. Our first two acts are A Genuine Freakshow and Low Low Low La La La Love Love Love....more here.
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Best And Worst Albums of 2009: Early Contenders
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So, here we are, edging towards the end of 2009. Now seems a perfect time to take stock, sit back and mull over the best and worst music of the year so far....more here.
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Pavement Reunion: Third London Date Added
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Pavement will play a third London show next May as part of their reunion tour, after unprecedented demand.Just days after concert organisers ATP announced that a second London date had been added they have now revealed that Pavement will play at the Brixton Academy for a third night next May....more here.
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Pavement Reunion: ATP And London Shows Update
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Pavement are to play a second London show next May as part of their reunion tour.As well as the previously announced show on Tuesday 11th May at the Brixton Academy they will also play Wednesday 12th May at the same venue. In addition The Fall are among the first acts to be added to the ATP festival curated by Pavement.....more here.
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Kings of Convenience - Declaration of Dependence (Album Review)
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The trademark intimacy in the vocals, light-touch production and simplicity of the music, which is still mostly acoustic guitars, remains. But there are some differences. Violin comes to the fore on some of the songs, most notably ' Boat Behind', bringing a new jaunty feel to their...more here.
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The Leisure Society To Play Special End Of Year Gig
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The Leisure Society have announced an end of year gig at St.Giles In The Fields Church in London and have details of some special events taking place on the night.As well as being accompanied by an all-girl choir they will give fans the opportunity to join them on stage. They will be publishing the chords for the song 'A Matter of Time' on their websiteand inviting the audience to learn the cho...
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'Homophobic' Article About Dead Boyzone Star Sparks Outrage
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A UK national newspaper has come under fire for publishing a "homophobic" column online suggesting Boyzone singer Stephen Gately's death was "strange and lonely" and "unnatural."The article by columnist Jan Moir on the Daily Mail's website has sparked outrage across the UK. The article itself had received more than 500 comments by this afternoon and Twitter and Facebook pages were awash with cr...
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Outrage Over Homophobic Attack On Dead Boyzone Singer
A UK national newspaper has come under fire for publishing a homophobic column online suggesting Boyzone singer Stephen Gatelys death was strange and lonely and unnatural.The article by columnist Jan Moir on The Daily Mails website has sparked outrage across the UK. The article itself had received more than 500 comments by this afternoon and Twitter and Facebook pages were awash with criticism....
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Ian Curtis Cartoon To Be Auctioned For Charity
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A cartoon portrait of Joy Division's Ian Curtis by Oasis and Arctic Monkeys artist Pete McKee is to be auctioned for charity, as part of an exhibition focusing on the music of Manchester.Called Great Moments in Manchester Music, the show features McKee's work and includes...click here for more, a link to enter the auction and to see the cartoon.
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Fanfarlo and First Aid Kit- Live @The Hanbury, Brighton, UK - 07/10/09
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Fanfarlo were the headliners but support act First Aid Kit stole the show. They were a revelation. Their songs have a sophistication that belies their young years and while the instrumentation, mainly just acoustic guitar with some keyboards, was accomplished it is the voices that set them apart.Read the full review
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Video Link: Gainsbourg and Beck Reveal Album Details
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Charlotte Gainsbourg has posted a teaser trailer for her forthcoming Beck produced album IRM on YouTube.The Album will be released on 25 January next year and in advance a free download of the title track has also been made available. For trailer and free download details click here.
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Built To Spill - There Is No Enemy (Album Review)
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There Is No Enemy marks a very welcome return to form for a band whose indie rock-istocracy crown had begun to wobble....more here.
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The Mountain Goats - The Life Of the World To Come (Album Review)
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After last year's album excellent Heretic Pride, The Mountain Goats 17th album The Life of the World To Come is a little disappointing. Granted, it has its high points, but while Heretic Pride was teaming with stand out tracks, The Life of the World To Come only really has two....more here.
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Pavement To Curate ATP in 2010
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Pavement are to curate the All Tommorrow's Parties' festival at Minehead, UK, next May, organisers have announced.The legendary US band, which recently reformed for a series of dates will curate the event, which takes places on the weekend of May 14th-16th in 2010....more here.
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Fun Lovin' Criminals and Asian Dub Foundation Live @Great Wreck 'n' Roll Circus, London
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On a night where some big names, including Fun Lovin' Criminals and Citizen Fish, were starring next to the punks, rockers and traveller circus acts, it's safe to say Asian Dub Foundation stole the show. Harking back to their success in the 90s...more here.
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Glastonbury 2010 Sells Out In Less Than A Day
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Glastonbury 2010 has sold out in just one day, organisers have revealed.The tickets went on sale on October 4 and by the evening organisers announced that, "Tickets for Glastonbury 2010 went on sale at 9am this morning (Sunday 4th October) and the festival's 40th anniversary is now sold out." There is still a slim chance of getting a ticket from any orders that get cancelled ....more details here.
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