News of the World
Thus begins our attempt to bring you news that isn’t covered by “the cool kid” websites. Here you’ll find the latest news about the bands we’ve interviewed in the past or are “on our radar”. Our goal is to avoid the over-reported stories on topics like the Kings of Leon clothing line or the latest Bono rant. Instead, these are primarily indie bands that aren’t covered by the big boys….. but should be. Quick news for you to scan, with the option to follow links that’ll give you more detail.
Aqualung have almost completed their new record. With 12 songs in the can and a tentative title, ‘Magnetic North’ and release date 30th March 2010 we’re hoping for greatness.
The Psychedelic Furs reunion has apparently ended with an announcement this morning that they were breaking up again. BTW, repeated attempts to interview members of the band were ignored by the label. Bad management or a band that didn’t want to do interviews? You make the call. We didn’t find a single article/interview in the U.S. about the winter of ’09 tour…
A demo of the new single from TDOA fave Ant is available for free download here
Video and information about the new These New Puritans album ‘Hidden’ here.
Top 20 albums of 2009 faves Fruit Bats announce spring tour dates.
This has been reported ad nauseum elsewhere, but Warpaint (previously interviewed here) have released yet another great video.
The Arctic Flow is in the studio working on a new album.
The Raveonettes announce European tour dates:
Feb. 3 Madrid Spain, Sala Heineken
Feb 4. Zaragoza Spain, Sala Oasis
Feb 5. Bilbao Spain, Kafe Antzokia
Feb 7. Nurnberg Germany, K4
Feb 8. Cologne Germany, Gebaude 9
Feb 9. Frankfurt Germany, Hafen 2
Feb 10. Schorndorf Germany, Manufaktur
Feb 12. Munich Germany, Atomic Café
Feb 13. Basel Switzerland, Kaserne
Feb 14. Friburg Switzerland, Fri-Son
Johnny Foreigner announces 2010 tour dates:
1 Feb – Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh BUY TICKETS HERE!
2 Feb – Ruby Lounge, Manchester BUY TICKETS HERE!
3 Feb – The Harley, Sheffield BUY TICKETS HERE!
5 Feb – Hare and Hounds, Birmingham BUY TICKETS HERE!
6 Feb – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff BUY TICKETS HERE!
9 Feb – KCLSU (King’s College), London (14+) BUY TICKETS HERE!
17 Feb – Klein Libertas, Stellenbosch, South Africa
19 Feb – Hotbox, Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Feb – RAMFEST, Worcester, South Africa
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