Wednesday, 28 February 2007

MSTRKRFT - The Looks


Formed from the ashes of Canadian rock band Death From Above 1979, MSTRKRFT re-release their debut album 'The Looks' this week.

The electro duo featuring ex-DFA1979 bassist Jesse F Keeler and producer Al-P started remixing in 1995 and have remixed Armand Van Helden, The Gossip and Bloc Party amongst others.

'The Looks' was actually released last July but is to be re-released to capitalise on the success of their last single 'Street Justice 07' - which has been rocking the nightclubs since January.

MSTRKRFT are on tour in America at the moment but expect to see em' DJ-ing at this summer's festivals.

Here's a little taster from 'The Looks'

MSTRKRFT - 'Paris'


Tuesday, 27 February 2007

Simian Mobile Disco - It's The Beat



Simian Mobile Disco are set to release their new single 'It's The Beat' on the 26th March. The duo are currently working on their debut album, which is scheduled to be released on the 4th June.

Simian Mobile Disco are also putting together a live show and are rumoured to be playing the summer's festivals, including Glastonbury, Reading, Bestival and Benicassim. Click here for more date's.

Monday, 26 February 2007

Yuksek - Composer


Rhiems based DJ/Producer Yuksek is creating a buzz on the dancefloors with his latest electro release 'Composer' on Relish Records.

The 12" contains a Surkin remix of 'Composer' and another new track 'Little Dirty Trip' which has been remixed by Vicarious Bliss.

Yuksek is DJ-ing throughout Europe this month, more information can be found here.
Yuksek - 'Composer'

Yuksek - 'Little Dirty Trip'

Friday, 23 February 2007

Maximo Park - Our Velocity



Newcastle's Maximo Park return on the 19th March with a new single 'Our Velocity' on Warp Records. The band will release their second album 'Our Earthly Pleasures' two weeks later on the 2nd April.

The group are playing a full UK tour in March. Tickets and info are available from here.

Maximo Park - 'Our Velocity'

Thursday, 22 February 2007

Kaiser Chiefs - Yours Truly, Angry Mob


The Kaiser Chiefs are to release their sophomore album, 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob' via B-Unique Records on the 26th February.

Since the release of their debut album 'Employment' in 2005, the band have been hugely successful with 5 Top 10 singles and sold-out arena tours. The group also won 3 Brit Awards for 'Best Live Act', 'Best Rock Group' and 'Best British Band' in 2006.

Renowned for their high-energy live show's, the band have recently self-confirmed for Glastonbury and are also rumoured to be headlining O2's Wireless festival this summer.

Here's a preview of 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob'




Monday, 19 February 2007

Trash Fashion - Rave Dave



As their website says, introducing Guntronic-Disco-Rave-Rock band... Trash Fashion. Having released debut single 'Rave Dave' in early December, the London 5-piece are currently on tour throughout the UK.

Tickets and info can be found here.

Friday, 16 February 2007

The Bees - Octopus


The Bees or A Band of Bees (depending on what side of the Atlantic you’re reading this on) return after a three-year hiatus with their latest effort, ‘Octopus’ - which is released on the 19th March.

The groups third studio album combines the same fusion of dub, rock, psychedelic and soul as previously displayed on 2002’s ‘Sunshine Hit Me’ and 2004’s ‘Free The Bees’ - which if you are already familiar with this band, is not a bad thing.

The Bees have a way of encapsulating classic sounds and genre's with a twist which makes them their own. ‘Octopus’ isn’t a perfect album, but it does have bucketfuls of charm, tunes and wit.

In a nutshell, it’s an enjoyable listen and worth it's price tag. Until then, here’s a little something to base your own opinions on…



Tuesday, 13 February 2007

LCD Soundsystem - North American Scum


LCD Soundsystem release 'North American Scum' on the 26th February.

The first single to be taken from the forthcoming album 'Sound Of Silver' (as featured last month on goodgoodpeople) will be released on 7"/12"/CD with Kris Menace and Ian St. Laurent's remixes.

The group are on tour throughout the UK in March and are rumoured for this year's Glastonbury festival.

Monday, 12 February 2007

Machine Head - The Blackening


Metal legends Machine Head release their new album 'The Blackening' on the 21st March.

'The Blackening' is the band's first new material since 2004's 'Through The Ashes Of Empires' and is their sixth album released on Roadrunner Records. Machine Head have previously released the genre-defining 'Burn My Eyes' and 'The More Things Change' in the mid-90's to critical acclaim.

The band are currently on tour in the US with Lamb Of God, Trivium and Gojira but have also been rumoured to be playing this year's Download festival. Info is available from here.

Machine Head - 'Slanderous'

Machine Head - 'Beautiful Morning'

Thursday, 8 February 2007

The Rakes - We Danced Together


The Rakes are to release their brand new album on the 19th March through V2 Records. 'Ten New Messages' is the follow-up to their debut album 'Capture/Release' and will be preceded by a single 'We Danced Together' on the 12th March.

The band are on tour throughout March and April with support from The Holloways and Love Is All. Tickets are available from here.

The Rakes - 'We Danced Together'

Wednesday, 7 February 2007

Kings Of Leon - On Call


American rockers Kings Of Leon return with a new album 'Because Of The Times' in April.

The follow-up to 2004's 'A-ha Shake Heartbreak' and 2003's 'Youth And Young Manhood' will be released on the 2nd April and preceded by a single, 'On Call' released on the 26th March.

The band also return to the road with a full UK tour in April and are rumoured to be playing Glastonbury. Tickets and info are available from here.

Kings Of Leon - 'On Call'

Tuesday, 6 February 2007

Willy Mason - Live at Grange Park, W5


American singer/songwriter Willy Mason played a special show in London on Sunday night. The gig was played at a competition winner's house in Ealing, as part of a special house-party tour.
The crowd of around 40 people were treated to 2 acoustic sets over the evening.

In the first set of the night, the singer performed his new single 'Save Myself' alongside previous singles 'Oxygen' and 'So Long' which sparked mass-singalongs from the audience.

After a few drinks with the host, Willy Mason later returned to play a second set which included an impromptu song about cheese and beans(!) as well as Townes Van Zandt and Johnny Cash covers.

Willy Mason will be on tour throughout the UK in May, info and tickets are available from here.

Sunday, 4 February 2007

The Libertines - Ha Ha Wall (Kissy Sell Out Bootleg)


London-based producer, Kissy Sell Out is building his reputation as a remixer at the moment.

Having recently remixed All Saints and GoodBooks, his remix of The Libertines 'Ha Ha Wall' is continuing his run of quality output.

After being compared to French uber-producers Justice by XFM's John Kennedy and NME, the critics have tipped Kissy for big things - Watch this space!