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Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

Theres a track by track review of the new Franz Ferdinand album due out in January up at the Quietus. Well worth a read – I’m looking forward to hearing it! B

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Mozza & Child Reunion

So, the new Morrissey album artwork has apparently been unveiled, according to Pitchfork, and here it is: The album’s called “Years of Refusal” and it’s schedued for release on February 16 in the UK, with lead single “I’m Throwing My … Continue reading

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Ooh! Ooh! The Monkeys are coming!

Yes, the Arctic Monkeys will play Wellington Town Hall on January 13th! Details at Stuff See you there! Bill

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LCD Soundsystem not no more?

That’s how it starts, I guess… According to the NME here: LCD Soundsystem mainman James Murphy has revealed he has written the band’s next album, quashing rumours that the band were unlikely to return following the release of 2007’s ‘Sound … Continue reading

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LCD Soundsystem no more? But back with disco revue!

From the BBC, reported here: Al Doyle, who plays guitar for US dance act LCD Soundsystem, believes the band has ended in its current form. Recent reports suggested the disco punk group were on a break but Doyle says the … Continue reading

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Credit crunch? Bah! Want this!

From: www.rhino.co.uk: Rhino UK are proud to present “Singles Boxâ€?: a clamshell card box containing the first ten UK-issued singles in their original picture sleeves. What makes this particularly special is the two singles which are exclusive to this box … Continue reading

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Tonight Mathew, I’m going to be Franz Ferdinand

NME reveals the title & tracklist of the new Franz Ferdinand album, slated for a January 26 2009 release (Happy Australia Day!) Having confirmed earlier that the album, called ‘Tonight: Franz Ferdinand’, is set for release on January 26, the … Continue reading

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Moz to Wellington?

According to Morrissey site True to You (details here), the Mozfather himself is deigning to visit our shores sometime early next year! Intriguing… Morrissey to play concerts in New Zealand and Australia in 2009 2 October 2008 Morrissey will play … Continue reading

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Manchester, So Much To Answer For. A City Accused

Any day now a horde of parka wearing divs will pile out off various National Express coaches clutching new reissues by The Smiths, New Order and the Inspirals, on their way to Uni in Manchester. Let it fucking go already … Continue reading

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How much Joy Division is too much Joy Division?

I know it seems like all I ever do is post about nothingelseon stuff & Joy Division, but really, this takes the cake: Full details here: http://www.cerysmaticfactory.info/joy_division_trainers.html **Actually that site is great if you’re in any way interested in Factory … Continue reading

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