Flava of 2006 1. GYM CLASS HEROES & PAPOOSE New Friend Request |
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Gym Class Heroes & Papoose - New Friend Request new remix single to be confirmed Where did these guys come from - this is brilliant! "New friend request - click approve!" it's the first MySpace anthem. This re-mix featuring New York MC Papoose (as heard on Busta Rhymes 'Touch It' and Joe's new tune 'Where You At') is not yet available but it's worth a wager that it will become a smash if or rather when it is eventually released. XXXXx myspace.com/papoose gymclassheroes.com (Posted 16 Jul) |
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Killers - When You Were Young new single 18 September When a song is requested even before download availability it's a sure sign of demand. By the end of September the 130bpm 'When You Were Young' should become The Killers first chart-topper with the album 'Sam's Town' following two week's later. Controversially to some and like Incubus they use the word 'Jesus' as a hook, confirming their upward mobility. XXXX thekillersmusic.com (Posted 29 Jul) |
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 released a week after Valentine's Day. Nevertheless it's a great track and a taster for their new album 'You See Colours' to be released on 6 March. See The Delays on a 14 date tour kciking off at Liverpool Stanley Theatre on 20 Feb and winding up in their homecoming gig at Southampton University on 9 March. Great stuff, top notch. XXXXx thedelays.co.uk (Posted 23 January) |
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Wolfmother - Woman new single 10 July Wolfmother are the business, recent single 'Dimension' is a barnstorming stand-out track as is this new one 'Mother'. Two superb remixes by MSTRKRFT featuring a hand-clap intro and The Avalanches as you'd expect strangely sounding are both highly enjoyable and a worth anyone's time. Uniquely brilliant! XXXXx wolfmother.com (Posted 22 May) |
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The View - Same Jeans new single 15 January 'Same Jeans' is a superb single, off-beat enuff for Radio One and charming enough for Radio 2 ... in fact I can hear Wogan musing on the tardi-ness of failing to put one's jeans in the wash even now. By February The View should Top Twenty with this single and with their debut album 'Hats Off to the Buskers' out on 22 Jan they should be hot on the trail of their kinsmen The Fratellis. XXXXx theviewareonfire.com (Posted 3 Dec) |
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Anti-Flag - The Press Corpse new single 24 Apr Rage Against The Machine Approved ... Anti-Flag are on the warpath or peacepath as Tom Morello of Rage and Audioslave says "Anti-Flag are the most important emerging band in America. Uncompromising, ferocious and absolutely right. In desperate times like these the world needs a band like Anti-Flag to set shit straight." For Blood & Empire is a concept album, in fact Anti-Flag are less of a band and more of a movement, visit newamericancentury.org XXXx anti-flag.com (Posted 24 March) |
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The Rapture - WAYUH new single 27 November New York's The Rapture are one of the hottest indie outfits of the moment, seamlessly blending their indie attitude with some floorfilling basslines. The excellent album 'Pieces Of the People That We Love's second single 'WAYUH' "People don't dance no more, they just stand there like that" reveals such insight and it's ripe for top dance producers to remix, this should be Top Five. XXXXx myspace.com/therapture (Posted 12 Nov) |
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Trivium - Dying In Your Arms new single 20 Mar The time has come for Trivium, and 'Dying In Your Arms' is going to be a massive hit for this Florida foursome. Lifted from the album 'Ascendancy' 'Dying In Your Arms' is written by lead singer Mathew K Heafy and almost qualifies for emo, almost - there is a haunting, more mellow quality to the noize. Kerrang! favourites Trivium return to the UK in March for a 16 date tour when this single should be heading for the Top 5! XXXX trivium.org (Posted 13 February) |
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Capital new single 10 April The legendary Glyn Thomas, long time member of Manchester's music scene now known also as The Ghostly Man ... you may remember The Alpinestars, that was him with his chum Richard Woolgar. Some describe Glyn as the Serge Gainsbourg of Manchester ... is that possible? Maybe. Anyways, this is a fine tune, big drum sound lush string like synthy accompaniment and a pretty good song to boot, file with the good stuff. XXXx ghostlyman.com (Posted 9 March) |
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Arthur Baker & Tim Wheeler Glow new single 20 March This is the Arthur Baker who made the first electronic hip-hop record 'Planet Rock' (Africa Bambaataa) in 1984 ... and Tim Wheeler from Ash. Baker, the dance music pioneer of cut and paste sampling has invited Jagz Kooner, Darren Emerson, Si Begg and The Freelance Hellraisers to create 7 mixes with Tim's Ash styling of a song comes thundering through as well .. an unusual combination worthy of note that may take both genres by storm. Favourite mix? ... well initially the Jagz Kooner mix stands out. XXXX arthurbaker.net (Posted 6 February) |
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The Automatic - Monster new single 5 June FF Vinyl boss Martin Bowen was raving about this song at least a year ago and at last dreams come true with it's release as a single and impending third Top 40 success for The Automatic. Another irresistable hook and trademark backing vocals and a pounding 140bpm - produced and engineered by Richard Jackson at stir Studios in Cardiff mixed by Steve Harris of U2 and Kaiser Chiefs association - Top 15??? XXXX theautomatic.co.uk (Posted 15 May) |
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Razorlight - America new single 2 October Johnny Borrell has written another classic pop song here, a melancholic observation about 'panicky' thangs Stateside ... plenty of them ... see Razorlight on their Autumn tour starting in Aberdeen AECC on 20th Oct, then Hull 21st, Sheffield Arena 22nd, Nottingham, Swindon, Plymouth, Cardiff Arena on the 28th, Brighton 31st and London Wembley Arena on November 1. XXXXx razorlight.co.uk (Posted 6 Sept) |
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El Presidente - Turn This Thing Around new single 30 January 06 Superb .... another superb single from Dante Gizzi and his chums. 100MPH and Rocket broke El Presidente into the singles chart and Turn This Thing Around should do even better. 'Mixing 70's Elton John, Chic and indie pop' an irresistable recipe, a great uplifting sound! XXXXx el-presidente.co.uk (Posted 29 December 05) |
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Keane - Is It Any Wonder new single 29 May Keane are back, stronger and harder ... 'Is It Any Wonder' already featured on Match Of The Day captioning Chelsea's demise in the FA Cup this is their best song yet. A fine trailer for Keane's second album 'Under The Iron Sea' released on 12 June ... for trivia fans Keane's experimental and unique piano-led sound on the new album has been created by channelling the CP70 (Rice-Oxley's electric piano) into a plethora of effects pedals, warping the conventional sound ... and to great effect ... Brilliant! XXXX keanemusic.com (Posted 23 April) |
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Dragonette - I Get Around new single January 07 Oh here we go instant hard-on ... Just signed to Mercury Records listen out for this Toronto / London based electro band led by husband and wife team Martina Sorbana & Dan Kurtz .. this is sweaty stuff. The promiscuous sex mad 'I Get Around' - "You don't tell on me, I won't tell on you, I get around ... here I come when I better go, I say yes when I oughtta say no, quietly slide away off the mattress, find my clothing on the bedpost, so I tiptoe out of this mess, as I slip back into last night's dress ..." 'Competition' - "Your girlfriend hates the competition, someone's got to tell her what's going on, she's got no idea what you've been doing in positions she never knew existed." Basement Jaxx fans will know Tina from her sensuals on 'Take Me Back To Your House', check the re-mix - if this isn't a massive hit in 2007 I'll eat my wig - shit, it's enormous! XXXXx myspace.com/dragonetteband dragonette.ca (Posted 23 Oct) |
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Mystery Jets - Diamonds In The Dark new single 14 August Mystery Jets have been leapfrogged by The Arctic Monkeys but they shouldn’t worry. They have a quite special sound and presentation and their quirky songs are uniquely feelgood. Tongue firmly in cheek ‘Diamonds’ originally appeared on their ‘Making Dens’ debut album, now it features a gorgeous atmospheric accoustic guitar intro re-recorded with wonder Producer Stephen Street. Set on the streets of Camden it’s a tale of first love found and lost. Spot the influences .. Johnny Marr, Eno maybe a little Andre 3000. Top Ten we hope. XXXXx mysteryjets.com (Posted 9 Jul) |
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New York Dolls - Give Me Love new single 24 July I can't believe how good this record is ... and this is the new incarnation of the legend that is The New York Dolls. Originally spearheading the early 70's sub-culture that led to the punk rock explosion. They played no small part in the 'new wave', their manager Malcolm McLaren going on to herd the Sex Pistols into our homes. Amazingly this will become the Dolls first UK Top 40 hit ... without doubt. XXXXx nydolls.org (Posted 26 Jun) |
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The National Trust It's Just Cruel from album 'Kings & Queens' The National Trust alias Chicago chameleons Neil Rosario & Bobby Conn ... check their 5 minute 'It's Just Cruel'.  |
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She Wants Revenge - Tear You Apart from new album 17 July SWR = Justin Warfield (singer with the Chemical Brothers, Prince Paul and Bomb The Bass) and Adam Bravin (one of Los Angeles top hip hop dj's working with Dr.Dre, Rakim and Alkaholiks). These Things and F**kin Tear You Apart are big news at LA's top indie alternative station KROQ, number three and a number one respectively! This is challenging material you can see for yourself on a rare UK performance at London's Cargo on 30th May before more UK dates to be announced shortly for July. XXXX shewantsrevenge.com (Posted 27 April) |
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'Industry' single from a justified No.14 placing - 'Discotheque is great we love it! The Modern have just struck a couple of decisive blows in the battle to out Human League Ladytron. Both bands are the biz but The Modern's next two singles should see them climb to the very top. First this re-edit/re-mix of 'Industry' is superb and should now see the chart success it deserved a year ago ... but just wait for 'Discotheque' - it's the gonna be up there in the best of 06, it's already getting the dancefloor moving - here's my tip 'Industry' for Top Twenty, 'Discotheque' for No.1. Two enormous slabs of pop brilliance, see The Modern at Cardiff Barfly on Sunday 19th Feb and check their website at the link below for full tour schedule. XXXXx the-modern.co.uk (Posted 13 February) |
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Boy Kill Boy -
Back Again new single 13 February London Quartet BKB release their debut for Status Quo's legendary Vertigo label and 'Back Again' lives up to the heritage nicely. Producer John Cornfield who's successes include Muse, Supergrass and Razorlight is perfecting the Boys sound for their debut album due in May. 2005 saw them at Reading and supporting Hard-Fi, hammered by Zane Lowe, Lamacq and Xfm. 'Back Again' already crowned 'Hottest Track In The World Today' see Boy Kill Boy on a short tour to promote it's release starting on 17 Feb at Stoke Sugarmill. XXXX boykillboy.com (Posted 18 December 05) |
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Dirty Pretty Things - Bang Bang You're Dead new single 24 April Libertines-ex Carl Barrat has been getting his act together quietly unlike his erstwhile Pete. This is a chirpy tune with a message maybe ... 'Bang Bang You're Dead'! Ah it's the way of the world, never mind fifteen minutes of fame, celebrity big bully beckons, pop music has more reps in the house than previously, and a pop hit in the background for every commercial there is ... so many songs which are ... similar. Maybe Carl will finally step out of the shadows with this, it's a good tune. XXXX dirtyprettythingsband.com (Posted 6 Mar) |
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U2 & Green Day Saints Are Coming new single:download 30 October: CD 6 Nov Bono may be the U2 member who talks on issues such as debt relief and AIDS funding, but for the past year the Edge has quietly undertaken a mission of his own: getting instruments back into the hands of musicians who lost everything in the wake of the Gulf hurricanes. As New Orleans' Superdome re-opened its doors to football, U2 & Green Day helped celebrate Big Easy's rebirth. Their opening ceremony live show featured this cover of 'The Saints Are Coming', a minor hit in 1979 for one of Scotland's seminal bands The Skids (featuring amateur boxer & TV Presenter Richard Jobson & Stuart 'Big Country' Adamson). For some strange reason yet again this is an excellent slab of pop punk power, with an added ingredient ... spaghetti western type backing vocals. Two of the biggest bands in the world getting together could easily have turned into a grotesque disaster but Billie & Bono's vocals were made for each other and the production is from another world - How do U2 keep coming up with the goods - awe inspiring! XXXXx rhapsody.com/musicrising (Posted 22 Oct) |
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‘Lying’ has already been much requested as an album track and with single release the song should easily make the Top 5. Already available on their Gold UK debut album ‘A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out’ and from 31 July on two CD singles and 7” picture disc vinyl. Brilliant! XXXXx panicatthedisco.com (Posted 9 Jul) |
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The Charlatans - Blackened Blue Eyes new single 3 April The Charlatans have scored a brilliant new single in 'Blackened Blue Eyes' produced by Jim Lowe of Stereophonics credits. A fab piano intro and a clever song from the ninth Charatans album 'Simpatico' which will be in the shops on 17 April. A fine record true to thei madchester roots. XXXX thecharlatans.net (Posted 18 March) |
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Jim Noir - Eanie Meany new single 3 July Jim Noir's refreshingly unique approach is paying off, 'Eanie Meeny' adopted for world cup soccer coverage should have no trouble landing a Top Ten position. Davyhulme, Manchester Jim's first attempt at writing a pop song 'If you don't give my football back I'm gonna get my Dad onto you', was first released in 2005. Noir's persevered and signed a deal with Atlantic, packed with English eccentricity, hopefully an unexpected boost for victory. XXXX jimnoir.com (Posted 6 Jun) |
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Suzie new single 8 May London based quartet Boy Kill Boy made plenty of new fans with their recent tour and Top 30 debut hit 'Back Again'. With new single 'Suzie' getting Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Track In The World Today' approval they seem set for a great year. See Boy Kill Boy headline the NME New Bands Tour with The Automatic, iForwardRussia! and The Long Blondes in May (Cardiff and Bristol included). If you can't wait they're at London Royal Albert Hall on March 30th as part of The Teenage Cancer Trust Fundraiser with Razorlight and they play in London Trafalgar Square Rock Against Racism on 29 April. XXXx boykillboy.com (Posted 24 March) |
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Every now and then a new record arrives and it seems it's in a league of it's own. For Hope Of The States 'Blood Meridian' is such a song, a taster for their new album 'Left' set for June. See them perform their new material at Cardiff Barfly on Tuesday 18th April. 'Blood Meridian' will be released on Monday 3 April as a limited edition 10" with great production, spine-tingling arrangement, the song words below indicate how important the band could become ... Blood Meridian - lyrics by Hope Of The States The money's running out, the casino's burning down Emergency emergency someone acted honesly There's a flood coming in and the snow is coming down Emergency emergency someone acted honesly Tell me tell me how we ended up so cynically Tell me what's wrong with me Three more tracks included on this EP .. 'Under The Wires', 'A Horse' and 'Drinkers On The Dry' are in the vein of a moody Jim Morrison - brilliant! XXXX hopeofthestates.com (Posted 9 March)
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| The Lemonheads - Become The Enemy new album 16 October "It's my fault, I never learned a trade, so I just sleep all day" the imortal line opening line of 'Become The Enemy" heralding the return of Evan Dando and co. with a first single from their first album in years. A rather unusual lyric bemoaning ... wasted time .. doing a job you'd rather not .. trademark feel will surely mean this is a big hit and I believe absence has made the heart grow fonder. XXXXx thelemonheads.net (Posted 12 Sept) |
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Tahiti 80 - Big Day new single 13 March French foursome Tahiti 80 release a funky little number here, 'Big Day' has a tantalizing drum track and bassline and is a damn catchy song. Remixes are provided by Whomadewho and Booka Shade engineered and mixed by Neale Pogue (of Outkast fame) and Serban Ghenea (NERD). The original mix is available on their 'Fosbury' album which is out now. File with the good stuff - this should do well. XXXX tahiti80.com (Posted 28 January) |
