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A big van with, er, more than previous 'one lady owner' is up for sale. Details are as follows: "for sale: aug. 1998, s reg, fiat ducato 14 (2.5d) long wheel base, high top with only 60,000 miles on the clock. 5 speed, power steering version. as used by mogwai, arab strap, the delgados, belle & sebasti»
Popular beat combo Limp Bizkit have covered Frankie Goes To Hollywood's former No. 1 single, 'Relax'. It is set to appear on the soundtrack to a Ben Stiller film, 'Zoolander'. 'Relax' was originally a No. 1 in 1984, after being banned by Radio 1 due to its controversial lyrics (which seem tame »
Cult punkpop band The Ataris have signed to Columbia. Previously signed to Kung Fu Records, owned by The Vandals, the band have stated their reasons for signing to such a huge label. They explain: "Our main factor in chosing who would be our new home was that we want as many people to have access»
Outrage! Newspapers reporting that people think teachers are shown as “idle drunks”! ‘Grange Hill’ was never like this. Teachers shown sharing joints with pupils? Having affairs with the pupils’ mothers? Disgusting. Penny Ellis from ‘Big Brother’ having the nerve to be naked at some points i»
I can’t believe this is still being talked about in the press. For those of you living under a rock, ‘Brass Eye’ is the brain-child of Christopher Morris, who is currently one of the most hated men among tabloid journalists. Y’see, ‘Brass Eye’ almost got banned once. Chris Morris and his merry helpers tricked a s»
For reasons unknown to Drownedinsound, influential American band Low have had to cancel their gigs at Benicassim Festival, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin. Ticket-holders are advised to contact the venues for any news on refunds or rescheduling.»
Dum Dums have announced their plans to split up after their remaining gigs in Cumbria and Cheltenham. Josh from the band stated: "In an early interview we were asked what we wanted to achieve in this band. I said we want to play Wembley, then go on a world tour and corrupt young kids' minds, tell them not to »
'Smoke' is a compilation of new Scottish bands, organised by McGazz from My Legendary Girlfriend (who naturally feature on said CD). With 19 tracks in total, obviously there is some shit, but there are several standout tunes for your listening pleasure. The running order sounds like it was picked ou»
Weezer have been "forced" to cancel their gigs in Manchester and Scotland's T in the Park festival, due to the tight scheduling of their next single, 'Island In The Sun'. The band have to shoot the video and to use the director they want - Marcos Siega, who directed 'Hash Pipe' - they have to start»
"This show has been confirmed at very short notice - we need your help to spread the word. Please do," so say Mean Fiddler. And spread we shall... Deftones have confirmed a last-minute show for The Forum in London THIS SUNDAY (June 24th). Tickets are priced £15. Call Ticketmaster: 020 7344 0044»
The weekly Club Fandango was to bring the rock again this week (popsters The 45s headlining last week. Would’ve gone, but I was watching EMF). Kalico were first on and described to me beforehand as “Sonic Youth with a female singer”. A fairly accurate description though never been a ‘Youth fan meself. The guitar»
Essex punkers Malowski have just released their debut CD, 'The Resistance EP', through Spinach Records. Track listing is:
Sour Crutches
Resistance Keeps Us Sane
Hung By Design
Stop Being Exclusive
"Some of it's dangerously lo-fi and messy, they do have the ability to explo»
Tiresome nu-metal money-grabbers Slipknot have declared "war" on the music industry. Whilst playing their brand of unlistenable nu-metal trash onstage at the annual 'Ozzfest' festival over the weekend, Slipknot's 'singer' was heard to say: "You are bearing witness to us declaring war on the music industry wh»
Mavis are Sunderland punk rockers who like “Buffalo Tom, Public Enemy and Sleater Kinney”. Your correspondent reckons their poppier songs sound like the Lemonheads. And that’s not a bad thing. There seem to be three key elements to Mavis - ‘Be My Sound’ and ‘Valentine’ are memorable and clever in a»
Due to Kelly Jones' recent illness, Stereophonics have been forced to postpone some major TV promotion, and thus their new single 'Have A Nice Day' has been put back a week to June 11th.»
Electric Honey records, who helped launch the careers of Belle And Sebastian, Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro, have announced their next release. The label, run by Stow College in Glasgow, are set to release the debut single by tuneful indiepop boys Pupkin. The 'Morning Light' EP w»
Robbie Williams has asked '80s popsters ABC to support him on his UK tour. Naturally, ABC are said to be "surprised". Singer Martin Fry, he of blonde hair and gold suit, admitted that when his manager received the fax from an agent, they thought they would be opening for quite a different 'act'. "A»
Since being voted as 'Best Unsigned Band' by Kerrang! readers at the start of 2001, Hundred Reasons have finally signed a record deal, choosing Columbia as their new home. The band recently played gigs supporting Lost Prophets and Papa Roach, and head out on their first headline UK to»
After months of speculation, Weezer have finally confirmed a UK festival date. The band play Scotland's T In The Park on Sunday July 8th. Other dates confirmed are three nights at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on July 3rd, 4th and 5th, followed by a Birmingham date on July 6th and Manchester Academy on »
This song is grossly uncool. Clocking in at over six-minutes, it has that horrible, horrible hint of prog rock about it. It almost sounds like Yes. ‘Plug In Baby’ stuck to the Muse formula of having OTT riffs, caterwauling and a chorus which is just the verse only with slightly louder guitars, but »
Purple Munkie have confirmed a string of gigs in the run-up to the release of their second EP, 'Fisty'.
The dates are:
April
21st - Glasgow, 13th Note Club (w/ ballboy, The Zephyrs, My Legendary Girlfriend and Aether Flux)
May
11th - Aberdeen, Lemon Tree (w/Eminence a»
Fronted by Les 'Fruitbat' Carter and backed by an ever-changing guitar, bass 'n' drums set-up usually depending on which continent he's playing in that week, it's fair to say an Abdoujaparov gig is normally an unpredictable one. Tonight is no exception - their usual guitarist can't make this last-minute gi»
