Monthly archive August, 2009

Nine Black Alps come up with new music business model

We've had various new ways of trying to sell music recently. Now it's the turn of Manchester rockers Nine Black Alps to try to revolutionise the industry.

Bombay Bicycle Club: I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose

The debut album from London youngsters Bombay Bicycle Club has been a long time coming.

Mercury Music Prize Nominees: #10 The Horrors

Primary Colours was met to universal critical acclaim, making it one of the strongest contenders for this year's prize.

Introducing: Citadels

In the first of our new Introducing... series, we collar Citadels who have just released their debut single Golden Islands on Friends Vs Records.

Red Hot Chili Peppers to return

In by far this year's least exciting comeback news, guitar-twiddlers and faux-funk idols Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced their reformation.

Arctic Monkeys give up on CDs

Arctic Monkeys will only release physical copies of their comeback single Crying Lightning on 7" and 10" discs, ditching CDs completely.

Singles club: Julian Perretta, Arctic Monkeys, Citadels, The Cinematics + Biffy Clyro

As part of our brand new singles round-up we look at releases from Julian Perretta, Arctic Monkeys, Citadels, the Cinematics and Biffy Clyro.

Blakfish: Champions

Birmingham’s Blakfish have been doing the rounds on Britain’s burgeoning post-hardcore scene for a number of years.

VV Brown: Travelling Like The Light

Introducing VV Brown: possibly the best newcomer for 2009.

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