Q Award nominations
The nominations are in for this year's Q Awards. Q Award nominations Best single - Ash, 'Burn Baby Burn'; Stereophonics, 'Have A Nice Day'; Feeder, 'Buck Rogers'; New Order, 'Crystal'; Weezer, 'Hash Pipe'; Charlatans, 'Love Is T»
Articles
oappleby has written the following articles:
Terrorvision say goodbye - Live!
Terrorvision could release a live CD of their farewell gig. The band split up after a final performance in their hometown Bradford, their official website claims an audio recording of the gig could be made into a CD. Singer Tony Wright, via the medium of silver toothed grin, told fans: »
Les Dennis gains indie cred
Les Dennis sings on new Frigid Vinegar record. Les Dennis is to feature on their new single 'Diddleysquat' after the band, keen for his input, camped overnight outside the Carlton TV studios. The Family Fortunes host provides a certain "showbiz authenticity" to the single, about money-g»
The UK sentenced to Death By Stereo
Death By Stereo Hit the UK in October The band, aided by the new addition of guitarist Dan Palmer. have now confirmed UK dates for October as support to Good Riddance. "The Death needed a strong second guitarist and Dan more than fills that position," asserts founding guitarist Jim Miner. <»
Freeheat go into Retox...
Outafocus Recordings has unnveiled its third release for the fast growing label - the debut EP from London based quartet, Freeheat. Freeheat were conceived in the last months of the 20th century when Jim Reid - founding member of the legendary Jesus and Mary Chain - hooked up with former b»
Massive Napalm Death DVD
Earache Records will release the first ever DVD release from extreme the metal legends Napalm Death, on the 15th October. The DVD features 58 tracks and with over two hours of prime Napalm Death footage spanning all eras of the band. With all the promo clips including the version of "Br»
The Pattern on tour
The Pattern record releases and October/November tour dates The Pattern, prime exponents of punk soul boogie (a genre of their own making) return to the UK this October. The Oakland five piece ripped up the Carling Weekend in August and put in some stunning shows in their own right in Sept»
Zodiac Mindwarp is back!
Zodiac Mindwarp & the Love Reaction are (re)forming to play one-exclusive date in the UK before heading to the US to conduct a whirlwind tour. These gigs tie-in with the release of Zodiac Mindwarp (AKA Mark Manning)'s official autobiography FUCKED BY ROCK, in which he manages to recall asto»
Mogwai release 2 albums, 1 single, then go on tour...
Mogwai release a new single and re-release two albums this month, then set off on tour around the UK in November. The new single, 'My Father, My King' is a traditional Jewish hymn produced by Steve Albini, released on October 22 with no B-sides, as Mogwai's version is 20-minutes»
John Peel: diabetic and loving it
John Peel diagnosed as diabetic and is relieved by the diagnosis, as he had imagined it was a terminal illness. John Peel, one of the original Radio 1 DJs, who still does a three-times-a-week evening show for the station, was diagnosed at the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds: "I emerged from the»
To Rococo Rot change UK live dates
Due to unforeseen circumstances, To Rococo Rot have been forced to rearrange their UK tour at the end of October. The tour coincides with the release by City Slang of their new EP, 'Pantone', which hits the stores on 22nd October. The EP contains five tracks: 1. pantone »
Fuzz Lightyears - single and tour
Fuzz Lightyears release ‘Me and You’ on 5th November through Instant Karma. "Glamour, Rock n Roll, Big Songs, Large pop. Daft Punk and Blondie. A late night party where its all about me and you. That’s the song . Now for the band." This year has seen Fuzz Lightyears appearing on T4 , an»
First White Stripes single out soon
The White Stripes to release UK debut single Are they married? were they married? and if they're from Detroit, why don't they hang around with Eminem? 'Hotel Yarba', taken from the Detroit band's third album, 'White Blood Cells', will be released on November 12. T»
Five finally split. Official.
Five announces split after 'lengthy discussions' Five has announced they are splitting up after four years and three number ones, claiming as their profile has grown, they could no longer do justice to our fans or to each other. In a statement they said: "We've matured and developed massively as »
Massive Attack 'undesign' the DVD
Massive Attack are to release a DVD compilation of all their videos Following a growing release list of band DVD collections, Massive Attack are joining in with their take on the media form. Packaging for the DVD will be a simple, clear plastic cover, and only the videos will feature, with no 'bonus»
'I Might Be Wrong' - Radiohead Live Album
Radiohead's next release will be a live mini album recorded on this year's world tour Original versions of these songs can be found on the albums Kid A and Amnesiac. The shows included on the album, titled 'I Might Be Wrong', take in Oslo, Berlin, Vasion La Romaine in France and their mas»
Mountain Men Anonymous Play Cardiff tonite
Cardiff Barfly gig set for tonite
Mountain Men Anonymous, with all support bands and venues now confirmed, are into their autumn tour, stopping off tonite at the Barfly in Cardiff with Billie Mahonie and Teriyaki (not Caretaker, as previously listed)
The times are 7.30-11pm. Admission=£4.
<»
End of the road for The Murder City Devils
Murder City Devils to change direction, name and lineup 5 years of hell-raising, triumphant tours (including stints with Pearl Jam, At The Drive-in and Modest Mouse) and the release of four albums on Seattle, Washington's Sub Pop Records, The Murder City Devils have come to a c»
Ailen Ant Farm at no.3
Alien Ant Farm make it to number 3 in the official UK singles chart The Single, 'Smooth Criminal', which reached number 8 when released by Michael Jackson, oooh, ages ago, has made it into the chart as the 2nd higest entry this week, the band's best UK chart position, ever. The single w»
Weezer: behind the scenes
New Video Documentary and Weezer fan news updates Part 2 of the new "making of 'Island in the Sun' mini movie" is now up and available for download on the official Weezer website (along with streams of the new video as well) Also, the »
Carl Crack: Too Dead For Me
Atari teenage Riot founder member Carl Crack has died. Carl Crack, who had just turned 30 in May, had a history of mental illness. The band had taken a one year break to allow him time to seek psychiatric help. He and ATR/DHR mainman Alec Empire hadn't spoken in a year, but had been emaili»
New Lamb Single and Album inbound
Lamb to release new single on October 1. The duo's new single 'Gabriel' is followed by new LP 'What Sound' on October 8. With a secret Lamb gig planned for Monday The video for the singlewas directed by fashion photographer Sean Ellis who directed the Brit Award winning video fo»
Embrace's secret gig: The Big One
Embrace have announced the location of their latest 'secret' gig. It will take place in the Victoria Hall of Leeds Town Hall on this Saturday, September 22 and has been called 'The Big One' by the band Embrace release their next single, 'Make It Last', on November 5, the s»
Add N To (X): Mind Your Head in London
Add N To (X) have announced two new UK dates in October. The band will appear at the Royal Festival Hall in London, on October 10 as special guests of Hawkwind. The concert is part of the Mind Your Head event which runs from October 3 to 19, and also includes gigs by The Orb, Faust»
Today is Garbage Day
Thursday 20 september, Garbage free national playback day To celebrate the release of the new Garbage album, 'beautifulgarbage', on 1 October, a series of exclusive, free playbacks have been set up throughout the UK all on one day, today, Thursday 20 September, a full 10 days before »
Machine Head's 'Supercharger' club nights
Machine Head album launch club nights Roadrunner Records have set up a string of launch nights for the new Machine Head album, 'Supercharger' which is set to hit the stores on 1st October. The band will be playing live in the UK this December. Untill then, for the next 2 weeks»
Shellac present: All Tommorow's Parties 2002
All Tommorow's Parties returns to the Sussex Coast next April with Shellac to curate New for 2002, All Tommorows Parties will be held on two consecutive weekends, each with identical billing - allowing an increased capacity without moving the site from at the Camber Sands Holiday»
Tattoo The Planet goes ahead with new dates
London and Birmingham dates swap around in latest update
The rescheduled Tattoo The Planet dates have changed again. The latest dates:
October 9 - Dublin Point
October 11 - Glasgow SECC
October 13 - Birmingham NIA
October 14 - Wembley Arena
All tickets for the»
The Dawn Parade: Live dates starting tonite..
THE DAWN PARADE - RAGINGLY PASSIONATE WIDESCREEN ROCK'N'ROLL The Dawn Parade's debut single "Good Luck Olivia" (NYC/Pinnacle records) is released on November 5th, and will be available in all reasonable record shops... featuring songs 'THE DARK STUFF' and 'IN»
Puddle Of Mudd: live this weekend
With the debut album release ‘Come Clean’ on September 10th (Flawless/IGA Records) Puddle Of Mudd, The band picked up by Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst are playing 3 UK live days this weekend. Puddle Of Mudd currently have a big hit with their new single ‘Control’ in the»