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News: Teenage Fanclub announce series of remastered vinyl reissues and 12 special UK shows
Having long been out of print, the magnificent Teenage Fanclub have announced details of the vinyl re-release of five of their classic Creation Records albums – Bandwagonesque, Thirteen, Grand Prix, Songs From Northern Britain and Howdy! Released on Friday 10th August 2018 through Sony Music, each album has been re-mastered for the first time from the original tapes, at Abbey Road Studios, London …
See: Editors reveal new video for Darkness at the door, plus US tour dates
Editors have announced ‘Darkness At The Door’ as the next single to be taken from their critically acclaimed UK top 10 album, ‘Violence’. Filmed at the band’s sold out headline show at the 17,000 capacity Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, the video merges electrifying live footage with more intimate, close up shots of singer Tom Smith. …
See: The Wombats Release new video for ‘Turn’, plus European tour dates
The Wombats have released the official music video for their new single, ‘Turn’, taken from their new album, ‘Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life’, out now through Kobalt Music Recordings. The video was directed by Brother Willis (Beirut, King Krule, Wolfmother), and in his words, “There was something about the pace of the song, coupled …
News: The Magic Numbers reveal UK tour dates
London quartet The Magic Numbers are set to return following a four-year hiatus with the release of their new album ‘Outsiders’, available through the band’s own label Role Play Records on May 11, 2018. Capturing The Magic Numbers with a renewed sense of purpose following several successful side and solo projects, Outsiders will be supported …
News: Los Campesinos! to reissue first two albums on vinyl, plus London O2 Forum date
To commemorate the albums’ 10th birthdays, Los Campesinos! are to reissue remastered versions of their first two albums, ‘Hold On Now, Youngster…’ and ‘We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed’ on vinyl, CD and download. The reissued albums can be pre-ordered now in deluxe vinyl formats, including a limited edition version featuring updated artwork: https://kontraband.store/loscampesinos/ ‘Hold …
Track: Our Girl – I really like it, plus UK tour dates
If it’s scuzzy but irresistible indie pop your after today, then look no further than ‘I really like it’, the new track from Brighton’s Our Girl, out now via Cannibal Hymns. It was written by frontwoman Soph Nathan, who says of the track “It’s one of our newest songs. I was initially quite nervous to …
News: Arctic Monkeys return with New album and UK tour news – details here
Arctic Monkeys return with their sixth album, entitled ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ on Friday the 11th of May 2018. Produced by James Ford and Alex Turner, the album was recorded in Los Angeles, Paris and London. Their first release since 2013’s ‘AM’ finds the band intent on continuing to explore new musical terrain with …
Track: Kamikaze Girls – Broke, plus European tour dates
Coming to the end of their run supporting The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die, Leeds duo Kamikaze Girls have announced a sun of European headline tour dates for May, taking long term friends and label-mates Nervus with them. It’s been a productive year for the band following …
Track: Belly – Stars Align, plus UK tour dates
Belly will return with the release of their first full length album in 23 years. The album ‘Dove’ was produced and recorded by band member Tom Gorman (Guitar), alongside longtime friend of the group Paul Q. Kolderie. ‘Dove’ is now available for pre-order and includes instant downloads of “Shiny One” and new track “Stars Align.” It’s …
News: Julien Baker announces Autumn UK and European Headline Tour
Fresh from supporting Belle and Sebastian on their UK tour, Julien Baker has announced a much awaited headline return to the UK and Europe in September. The dates will see the Memphis, Tennessee songwriter play her biggest shows to date, including O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London on September 29th, alongside stops in Manchester, Glasgow, …