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Japandroids UK/EU tour starts today!

aaamusic — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:08:57 +0000

Following on from the release of Japandroids’ new single ‘The House That Heaven Built’ on Monday, the Vancouver duo are set to embark on their first UK/EU tour in two years!

Starting off in Cardiff today (17th May), Japandroids bring their visceral show to eleven cities including two London stops on the 22nd and 28th May. Full details are below.

‘The House That Heaven Built’ was released 14th May 2012 on 7″ via Polyvinyl Record Co complete with a b-side of Nick [...]

First confirmations for this year’s Literature Tent at Green Man

aaamusic — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:59:15 +0000

Spellbinding yarns and tall tales abound as the Green Man Literature Tent returns for 2012 with a brilliantly bookish line-up of authors, poets, comics and commentators. Here’s a tiny taster:

James Fearnley – The Pogues accordionist provide a definitive and honest account of the highs, lows, successes and excesses of the band in his latest book, “Here Comes Everybody”.

John Peel’s Shed by John Osborne – Play writer, poet and comic “genius” John Osborne brings his critically acclaimed play “John Peel’s Shed” [...]

Lee Mitchell Announces Second EP ‘Water’

aaamusic — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:34:23 +0000

Lee Mitchell returns with the closing instalment of his 2-part EP releases ‘Whisky’ and ‘Water’. Just as its well-received predecessor, ‘Water’ is a crafty pop folk offering which showcases Lee’s flair for engaging narrative and astute songwriting.

‘Whisky’ and ‘Water’ are presented as two sides of the same coin – whilst Whisky spoke of trouble and heartache, Water reflects lighter and more joyful moments – despite both being created at the same period in Lee’s life.

Hailing from the small Northern [...]

Aiden Grimshaw ‘Is This Love’ Behind The Scenes Video & II Figures remix

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:26:00 +0000

Check out the behind the scenes making of Aiden Grimshaw’s ‘Is The Love’ video. It features a lot of Mr. Grimshaw for all you fans out there (and I know there’s a lot of fans!)

There’s also a rather good ‘Is This Love’ by II Figures remix –

‘Is This Love’ is released June 3rd 2012 via RCA. Aiden’s debut album ‘Misty Eye’ is released August 13th.

Shonen Knife release new album ‘Pop Tune’ in July and unveil video

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:17:37 +0000

Pop Tune is the 18th studio album from Osaka, Japan’s Shonen Knife, released on 2nd July 2012 via Damnably. The new record features ten original songs produced by Naoko and manager Atsushi, recorded by Ippei Suda (Afrirampo/Balzac) and mastered by Koichi Hara (Afrirampo/ OOIOO/Boredoms).

Having explored a 70′s heavy metal rock sound in their previous two LP’s Super Group and Free Time – Pop Tune is a return to the bands signature combinations of pin sharp punk-pop, 60’s girl group [...]

Two Wounded Birds premiere another new track

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:04:08 +0000

The

Kent quartet Two Wounded Birds introduce another stellar track from their forthcoming self-titled debut album (out June 4th 2012). They have also announced another slew of live dates including Dot to Dot festival and a Rough Trade Instore as well as next week’s Tracy Emin exhibition opening – see below.

See Two Wounded Birds live on tour:

May 24th London Queen of Hoxton May 26th Margate The Turner Gallery, Tracey Emin Exhibition opening June 2nd Bristol Dot to Dot festival June 3rd Nottingham [...]

Create your own Bloco for the Bestival Carnival Parade

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:47:39 +0000

How would you like to star in the Bestival Carnival Parade as part of your very own Bestival Bloco? For the first time in Bestival history, we are giving you the chance to take pole position and strut your funky stuff through the festival in glorious carnival style.

Bestival has always been known for having an unrivalled fancy dress tradition, with you guys pulling out all the stops to represent the theme each year in mind bogglingly colourful and inventive ways. [...]

I’ll Be Your Mirror London: Louis Theroux curates Films, times announced & free mixtape released

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:43:21 +0000

Louis Theroux is confirmed to curated the Cinema on the Sunday at the upcoming I’ll Be Your Mirror event. ATP are delighted to have him on-board and he has chosen some great documentaries as part of his programming!

Taken from ATP Concerts press release:

Today as well as announcing the stage times for ATP I’ll Be Your Mirror London which runs from the 25th – 27th of this month at Alexandra Palace, ATP can announce a free Pre-festival Party to get you [...]

Laid Blak Unveil New Single

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:41:10 +0000

Reel Me Records are delighted to announce the release of ‘Crazy’, the first single taken from Laid Blak’s forthcoming album Red & Blak. Topical and infectious in equal measure, it’s an unflinching look at the issue of rioting, from the point of view of a band whose social conscience has always been as strong as their mastery of the dancefloor.

Laid Blak have been at the heart of Bristol’s urban reggae scene for over half a decade, drawing inspiration and energy [...]

100 DAYS UNTIL THE BIGGEST AND BEST FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD BEGINS!

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:29:11 +0000

100 DAYS UNTIL THE BIGGEST AND BEST FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD BEGINS!

Summer’s kicking in and the countdown to READING & LEEDS FESTIVAL has hit the 100 days mark so it’s time to start planning the most rock and roll weekend of the year. With exclusive appearances from THE CURE, KASABIAN and FOO FIGHTERS on the Main Stage and hundreds of other artists set to appear, this is the only place for music fans to spend the August [...]

Fighting With Wire sign to Xtra Mile Recordings

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:03:37 +0000

Xtra Mile Recordings are super excited to announce that the formidable hard rockers Fighting With Wire are joining their roster.

They welcome the Derry trio with open arms and plans are already afoot to release their long awaited album ‘Colonel Blood’ on September 24th 2012 (UK + Europe) and September 25th 2012 (North America).

After the success of their debut album ‘Man Vs Monster’ in 2008, FWW were whisked off to the States to sign with a major record label and start [...]

Esperi release EP and free track

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:50:32 +0000

Multi-instrumentalist Chris Marr makes a welcome return under the guise of Esperi with the release of the EP Melancholics Anonymous, out May 21st 2012 via Fall On Records.

The video for the EP track “Come Dine With Me” is available to watch below:

“Come Dine With Me” is also available to download from Soundcloud now:

Definitely for fans of such artists like Owen, For fans of… Owen, American Football, Elliott Smith, Mark Kozelek…

We Are Scientists announce UK Summer tour for 2012

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:37:30 +0000

We Are Scientists are delighted to announce that they’ll be bringing their ever-entertaining live show back to UK shores for the first time since hitting the road in support of their last album, ‘Barbara’, in late 2010.

After a recent stop at Brighton’s Coalition as part of The Great Escape festival, the band will embark on a full, nationwide tour in July 2012, commencing with a headline set at Sheffield’s Tramlines festival and closing the dates in August with another top-billed [...]

Friends premiere video for ‘Mind Control’ on Vice’s Noisey Youtube channel

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:29:04 +0000

Friends unveil the video for their new single Mind Control today, exclusively on the Noisey YouTube channel.

Shot by Hiro Murai (St. Vincent, Scissor Sisters, Usher), the clip combines band performance, action footage, and special effects, in a rhythmic montage cut to the Paul Epworth mixed track. The band pay reverent homage to dystopian Sci-Fi films from the ‘80s (‘They Live,’ ‘Brainstorm,’ ‘Scanners’).

The single will be released on May 28th 2012 while the debut album ‘Manifest’ will be released on [...]

Wiselines’ release Callin Out EP available to download now

aaamusic — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:40 +0000

Wise Lines are two guys and one girl from Athens, Greece (Ted Sourvinos, Anthony Georgou and Niki Papagiani) and recently added two more members, George Stasinopoulos on the drums and Jim Floratos on guitars. They write and play pop songs using modern beats and instrumentation.

Check out their new EP entitled ‘Callin Out’.

wiselines.bandcamp.com

Wiselines will be supporting Orbital throughout their Greek tour.