THE CRIBS GIVE AWAY NEW TRACK

The Cribs are giving away a brand new song from their upcoming fourth LP. The lead track from Ignore The Ignorant, ‘We Were Aborted’ will be available for a limited time from the band’s website. The album is released on September 7, preceded by the first official single ‘Cheat On Me’ on August 31 through [...]

ONE TO WATCH: WHITE BELT YELLOW TAG @ THE CLUNY, JULY 8

Already drawing favourable comparisons with Doves, cinematic indie duo White Belt Yellow Tag are one of the most exciting outfits of 2009 so far. Click here to read our feature on the band.
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LIVE REVIEW: BLUR @ O2 ACADEMY NEWCASTLE

Reunions are nothing new. In recent years we’ve seen The Sex Pistols, Led Zeppelin, The Verve and Take That put their squabbles aside for one last payday and the opportunity to close the door on persistent will they/won’t they rumours. To varying degrees of  success, a host of once reknowned bands have strapped guitars back [...]

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PHOTOS: BLUR @ O2 ACADEMY NEWCASTLE, JUNE 25

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EVOLUTION FESTIVAL ROUND-UP

Now that the blue skies have greyed and we’re all back at our desks nursing sunburn and hangovers, I thought I’d spend a few minutes reflecting on what was a hugely enjoyable Evolution Festival. Here’s a quick fire round-up of some of my ups and downs from a riotous two days.

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