BA Newsletter 9.13
*Another one bites the dust - after releasing arguably their best record, ARAB STRAP have called it quits. The band will do a farewell tour, though it's not known whether it will just be in the UK or whether it will extend overseas. A career-spanning compilation CD (which would be called a Greatest Hits if Arab Strap had hits) will also come out in 2007.
*Headed to the 2006 CMJ Music Marathon in NYC on Halloween weekend? Check out www.cmj.com for a growing lineup of bands playing this year's festival. As I get information from the clubs it will be added to the NYC show listings. Some of the notable names include THE SHINS, THE KNIFE, BEN LEE, HOT CHIP,
*KEANE have now cancelled their US tour indefinitely, as the frozen mudslide addiction has proven to require more than a week of rehab. RAZORLIGHT have subsequently cancelled all of their US dates, both with and without Keane.
*The Boston-area readers of this newsletter probably don't need my advice here, but for everyone else, I give you the BON SAVANTS, who release their long-awaited debut CD to this glowing review from industry site The Tripwire, and for the uninitiated, you can download their perfect indie-pop nugget "Between The Moon & The Ocean". http://www.thetripwire.com/reviews/2006/9/13/bon-savants-i-post-rock-defends-the-nation-i-unsigned
*For everyone who tunes in to "New England Product" Sunday nights on WFNX (DJ Dave's Boston-centric new music show), stick around an extra hour for a special edition of "First Contact", FNX's non-local new music show, as you'll hear new tracks from BA favorites like THE KOOKS and THE CHANGES. Tune in on 101.7 in Boston, 92.1 in NH, and www.fnxradio.com everywhere else.
*CHARLOTTE HATHERLEY, former ASH hearthrob (to me anyway) who left the band to pursue her budding solo career, is hard at work on the follow-up to "Grey Will Fade" and the record is expected sometime in early 2007.
*THE ORDINARY BOYS will release their third UK-only album on October 23, titled "How To Get Everything You Ever Wanted In Ten Easy Steps". The band are hoping that the long album title confuses a few uninformed ARCTIC MONKEYS buyers, apparently. It's criminal that this is the band's third album and they have no US deal. C'mon, I know there's label folks on this mailing list - somebody hurry up and sign these blokes!
*THE ARCTIC MONKEYS aren't going to pocket their 20,000 quid from winning the Mercury Prize, as they've all stated they'll give the award to an undisclosed charity. The proceeds from the million records they've sold, however, they've decided will be kept.
*NME had an amusing little piece about how IDLEWILD singer RODDY WOOMBLE was a bit confused when OUTKAST's new album first hit the streets: "Not sure what's up with this new OutKast album. (I) keep seeing posters for it and thinking I've forgotten about a concert." No word on whether Roddy will name the new Idlewild record "Outkast".
*A long time debate amongst many on this mailing list will continue once more - what are OASIS' best songs? The band thinks it's Rock N Roll Star, Some Might Say, Talk Tonight, Lyla, The Importance of Being Idle, Wonderwall, Slide Away, Cigarettes & Alcohol, The Masterplan, Live Forever, Acquiesce, Supersonic, Half the World Away, Go Let It Out, Songbird, Morning Glory, Champagne Supernova, and Don't Look Back in Anger. That's the tracklisting for the forthcoming "Stop The Clocks". Nice to see 4 b-sides on there, but no Whatever? She's Electric? The Hindu Times? Stand By Me? D'You Know What I Mean? "Be Here Now" is represented by zero songs, yet they made room for Songbird. Sometimes I don't know about this band...
*Although it came out in late August, I've included RUBICKS "In Miniature" in this week's new releases because it flew in under the radar. BA has waited 4 years for this record, after happening across their amazing debut single "Midas". Britpop club DJ's and ST ETIENNE fans, have at it!
*It's a long way away, but start saving your cash for January 23, 2007 - it's the slated new release date for new albums by CLINIC, THE SHINS, and OF MONTREAL.
*Next Thursday, September 22, check out a FREE special event at ZuZu featuring your humble narrator DJ Dave, spinning along with Greggy Most (of THE CHAINLETTER/"Rock Candy" DJ night) and an acoustic set from THE DAILY PRAVDA. Here's your chance to pick up a copy of the Pravda's extremely limited pressing debut EP, and dance to an evening of indie rock, 80s, britpop, punk, guilty pleasures and more.
*Thanks to DJ Shawn of WMFO's "Paddy Whacked Radio" for the last-minute fill-in coverage of British Accents last Sunday. If you liked what you heard, check out his show on Fridays from 9-11am eastern time on WMFO. Check out the playlist here: http://spinitron.com/public/index.php?station=wmfo&month=Sep&year=2006&plid=3184
*Let's all welcome LILY ALLEN to the KOOKS bandwagon - head here to download her entry to the now-crowded wagon: http://noyetidance.blogspot.com/2006/08/kooks-helios-lily-allen.html
*Check out Torr's Blog - www.torr.typepad.com - to check out some old Britpop videos from the 1990's (via youtube) as well as (while they last) download links to the newly released PULP rarities.
*You can download the entire show on your iPod or iTunes (ala a
podcast) by going to www.wmfo.org and clicking on British Accents
"last show" on the schedule page.
*Headed to the 2006 CMJ Music Marathon in NYC on Halloween weekend? Check out www.cmj.com for a growing lineup of bands playing this year's festival. As I get information from the clubs it will be added to the NYC show listings. Some of the notable names include THE SHINS, THE KNIFE, BEN LEE, HOT CHIP,
*KEANE have now cancelled their US tour indefinitely, as the frozen mudslide addiction has proven to require more than a week of rehab. RAZORLIGHT have subsequently cancelled all of their US dates, both with and without Keane.
*The Boston-area readers of this newsletter probably don't need my advice here, but for everyone else, I give you the BON SAVANTS, who release their long-awaited debut CD to this glowing review from industry site The Tripwire, and for the uninitiated, you can download their perfect indie-pop nugget "Between The Moon & The Ocean". http://www.thetripwire.com/reviews/2006/9/13/bon-savants-i-post-rock-defends-the-nation-i-unsigned
*For everyone who tunes in to "New England Product" Sunday nights on WFNX (DJ Dave's Boston-centric new music show), stick around an extra hour for a special edition of "First Contact", FNX's non-local new music show, as you'll hear new tracks from BA favorites like THE KOOKS and THE CHANGES. Tune in on 101.7 in Boston, 92.1 in NH, and www.fnxradio.com everywhere else.
*CHARLOTTE HATHERLEY, former ASH hearthrob (to me anyway) who left the band to pursue her budding solo career, is hard at work on the follow-up to "Grey Will Fade" and the record is expected sometime in early 2007.
*THE ORDINARY BOYS will release their third UK-only album on October 23, titled "How To Get Everything You Ever Wanted In Ten Easy Steps". The band are hoping that the long album title confuses a few uninformed ARCTIC MONKEYS buyers, apparently. It's criminal that this is the band's third album and they have no US deal. C'mon, I know there's label folks on this mailing list - somebody hurry up and sign these blokes!
*THE ARCTIC MONKEYS aren't going to pocket their 20,000 quid from winning the Mercury Prize, as they've all stated they'll give the award to an undisclosed charity. The proceeds from the million records they've sold, however, they've decided will be kept.
*NME had an amusing little piece about how IDLEWILD singer RODDY WOOMBLE was a bit confused when OUTKAST's new album first hit the streets: "Not sure what's up with this new OutKast album. (I) keep seeing posters for it and thinking I've forgotten about a concert." No word on whether Roddy will name the new Idlewild record "Outkast".
*A long time debate amongst many on this mailing list will continue once more - what are OASIS' best songs? The band thinks it's Rock N Roll Star, Some Might Say, Talk Tonight, Lyla, The Importance of Being Idle, Wonderwall, Slide Away, Cigarettes & Alcohol, The Masterplan, Live Forever, Acquiesce, Supersonic, Half the World Away, Go Let It Out, Songbird, Morning Glory, Champagne Supernova, and Don't Look Back in Anger. That's the tracklisting for the forthcoming "Stop The Clocks". Nice to see 4 b-sides on there, but no Whatever? She's Electric? The Hindu Times? Stand By Me? D'You Know What I Mean? "Be Here Now" is represented by zero songs, yet they made room for Songbird. Sometimes I don't know about this band...
*Although it came out in late August, I've included RUBICKS "In Miniature" in this week's new releases because it flew in under the radar. BA has waited 4 years for this record, after happening across their amazing debut single "Midas". Britpop club DJ's and ST ETIENNE fans, have at it!
*It's a long way away, but start saving your cash for January 23, 2007 - it's the slated new release date for new albums by CLINIC, THE SHINS, and OF MONTREAL.
*Next Thursday, September 22, check out a FREE special event at ZuZu featuring your humble narrator DJ Dave, spinning along with Greggy Most (of THE CHAINLETTER/"Rock Candy" DJ night) and an acoustic set from THE DAILY PRAVDA. Here's your chance to pick up a copy of the Pravda's extremely limited pressing debut EP, and dance to an evening of indie rock, 80s, britpop, punk, guilty pleasures and more.
*Thanks to DJ Shawn of WMFO's "Paddy Whacked Radio" for the last-minute fill-in coverage of British Accents last Sunday. If you liked what you heard, check out his show on Fridays from 9-11am eastern time on WMFO. Check out the playlist here: http://spinitron.com/public/index.php?station=wmfo&month=Sep&year=2006&plid=3184
*Let's all welcome LILY ALLEN to the KOOKS bandwagon - head here to download her entry to the now-crowded wagon: http://noyetidance.blogspot.com/2006/08/kooks-helios-lily-allen.html
*Check out Torr's Blog - www.torr.typepad.com - to check out some old Britpop videos from the 1990's (via youtube) as well as (while they last) download links to the newly released PULP rarities.
*You can download the entire show on your iPod or iTunes (ala a
podcast) by going to www.wmfo.org and clicking on British Accents
"last show" on the schedule page.
posted by dave at 5:06 PM
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Hey- Is there anything going on at the Independent in Union Square? I saw a poster a few months back...
had rubicks over playing a show in dublin last friday - fantastic band, great album to boot
:)
- leigh
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