The Boxer Rebellion is a self-financing alternative rock band formed in London in 2001. It's international members comprise of Tennessee-native Nathan Nicholson (vocals, guitar, keyboards),Hugh Cornwell, the original vocalist and guitarist of The Stranglers, hits the road for a series of UK concerts from April 6th. Reason enough for Music-News Claudia A. to interview a friendly, well-spoken and polite artist!Tony Christie is a true gentleman who after 50 years in the business finds himself at the peak of his powers, and on the verge of commencing a 50 date tour. TheLitfiba started in Italy 30 years ago from what were left of the embers of punk entwined with New Wave and combing their shared influences to form a home madeCaptain�s Rest is elegantly decorated with fairy lights tonight in preparation for a beautiful acoustic evening. Taking to the stage is the charming Becca Fox as she plays her first ever show in the venue. Before she hit the spot light, I joined her on the sofa in the cellar to find out about her music, plans and tonight�s gig. Bubbly Brit duo Right Said Fred are back with yet another album.They might be 'deeply dippy' about their fans, but the Fairbrass brothers are far 'too sexy' for a record label and what better way to prove it than releasing their seventh album - Stop the World - independently via the worldwide web.Old-school, death metal band Hail of Bullets are gearing up for a string of European dates kicking off in London this weekend. Music-News.com caught up with drummer/producer Ed Warby, pictured centre, to discover what the Dutch band have in store.Pacific! made their first U.S. appearance at SXSW at Beauty Bar on March 17th as part of the IHEARTCOMIX showcase. Music-News.com caught up with Bjorn Synneby and Daniel Hogberg after the show.Family of the Year, hailing from Los Angeles via Wales and Boston, play a mix of Indie, folk, and Americana. The likes of CMJ and SPIN have sung their praises, and they landed a tour spot with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to support their 2009The Kinks are one of the bands that shaped the British music scene in the early and mid-sixties and their career delivered some of the greatest songs that have ever been written � the world would be a lot poorer for the lack of songs such as �Waterloo Sunset� or �Days� or �Lola�A very unusual but ultimately very satisfying evening last night at the Polish Embassy in London. Katy Carr and Hannah Lovell were present to introduce Kazimierz �Kazik� Piechowski and to launch Katy�s single �Kommanders Car� and Hannah�s documentary on theKelli Leigh is one of those talents you want to keep an eye on. She is currently touring all around Europe providing the backing vocals for Adele, but still has time to write her own music, tour with the female collective group High On Heels and prepare her solo EP whichMike Hough has one of the biggest online fanbase for an unsigned artist. Although he first captured attention after auditioning for The X Factor, he�s known how to keep his buzz and show that he is much more than just a good voice. He keeps his fans updated via FacebookAdam Ant is a man that, like all good people, faces the future and past with a heavy heart and smile on his face. A legend, with musical notches under his belt in AdamFranki Chan is a popular American DJ who started IHEARTCOMIX, a brand that is a record label, event production company, blog, and a marketing company based in LA. Music-News.com caught Franki Chan after his March 18th DJ set at the PAST YO' BEDTIME showcase IHEARTCOMIX put on with NYC-based record label Fool's Gold.Panic Bomber, aka Richard Haig, is a rapidly emerging electronic artist from the Miami scene. Music-News.com caught up with Richard after one of his seven packed shows at SXSW 2011 in Austin on March 19th.Chicago-based Gold Motel has been touring in support of their debut LP, Summer House, released June 2010. The band made several appearances at SXSW in 2011, and Music-New.com caught up with front-woman Greta Morgan before the band�s performance in the SPIN Magazine loft on 6th Street.Young Knives are a Leicestershire three-piece whose indie-rock has been delighting audiences for years. Made-up of Henry Dartnall (vocals, guitar), brother Thomas �HouseSource: http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?nReviewID=6804&nType=4
In 2008 Sam Kills Two released their self titled debut album on Rocket Girl Records (Robin Guthrie, Television Personalities, A Place To Bury Strangers). It earned them attributes such as: �atmospheric, epic and exquisite�. Pretty Ugly is the anticipatedThirteen Senses return after nearly four years with a new single and album in February of 2011. �The Loneliest Star� is the first single to be released on the band�sBUFFALO TOM return with their eighth studio album, Skins, on March 7th 2011. They have announced a series of European gigs to concide with the release, including UK shows in London, Manchester and Glasgow. Their new album, �Skins� was producedEver since MYNC were given the call-up to mix the official �Space Ibiza� album two years ago, things have really taken off for the British house collective. Not only were they given the chance to compile the compilation for a further two consecutive years,1 Quentin Harris & Ultra Nat� Give It 2 U (Q's Give U More Mix) GBDVG1035112 2 Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat. Shawnee Taylor Live Your Life (Chuckie Remix) USSU21021901 3 Arthur Baker feat. Nona Hendrix & Ladonna Tear Down The Walls (Riva Starr Remix)This heartbreaking sonic document chronicles the life of Denver-by-way-of-Missouri songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff. Both fresh and classic, it is imbued with a melancholyYoung Knives are playing a special gig on 10th March at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden. Frankie And The Hear Strings are also on the bill soGreen Day document mammoth �21st Century Breakdown� world tour with the release of new live album and DVD �Awesome As F**k� on March 21st on Reprise Records Waka Flocka Flame�s hit single �No Hands� is being released in the UK on April 18th as the rapper looks set to take these shores by storm. Already havingBen and Jamie Hazelby are extraordinary young men. Aged 17 and 14 respectively they�ve already had a hit record and raised over �80,000 intoLick Library has just released the ultimate shredding guitar tuition DVD with the launch of Jam With Dream Theater. This is a double DVD guitar tuition set, withThe year 2010 saw Soundgarden - Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd and Matt Cameron - reuniting after a 13-year absence to a thunderous roar. As promisedAs a celebration of the release of the single (which is also available for free download below) and forthcoming UK tour, the band have made two pairs�An absolute Classic Album in every sense of the word. It set a bench mark for the writing of quality Rock and Roll tunes and it�s no surprise to me it has withstood theMICHAEL BALL, award-winning musical theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist and chat show host, releases a brand new album on March 14th through UniversalFeaturing exclusive clips, never before seen footage and interviews with hip hop royalty such as Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Usher, Lloyd Banks, Trey SongzThe Drifters are one of the biggest selling groups of all time. To celebrate their 58th anniversary Sony Music are releasing The Drifters � Up On The Roof � The Very Best Of on March 21st. After 25 years and with 70 million albums sold, one of Sweden�s biggest pop groups Roxette steps back into the spotlight, a decade after their last studio album Room Service, to release a new studio album Charm School. She�s Got Nothing On (But The RadioJudge Fulton and his assistant are talking about Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, the Oxford-educated Lord and the brash New York oil millionaire brought together to solve crimesVolvo Snowbombing have announced Release Your Rockstar � a European-wide competition and Facebook App to find one more headline act to add to this year�s lineAfter an amazing 15 years that started with the single �Salva Mea�, Faithless - dance music pioneers Rollo, Maxi Jazz and Sister Bliss - will end their musical journey at London�sAfter wowing over a million people across the country in previous years with stunning ice performances, skating legends Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean willThe original �Northern Lights� by DJ Mag world no.7 Gareth Emery was one of dance music�s hottest debut albums of 2010, hitting no.1 in the US iTunes Dance chartIt�s all but inconceivable that J Mascis requires an introduction. In the quarter-century since he founded Dinosaur (Jr.), Mascis has created some of the era�sTo celebrate the release of Rhian Benson�s new album �Hands Clean� we have three signed copies to give away. The album includes �BetterOne of Eric Clapton�s Defining Albums Marks its 40th Anniversary on March 29th With Deluxe Multi-format Edition Featuring New and Long-Unavailable Music and Never-Seen Photos Music-News.com has got together with Argos to give a way a pair of 
The UK�s coolest boutique urban festival, Liverpool Sound City, has just announced its first wave of acts performing over May 19th-21st across the city�s most iconic venues. With JLS and Matt Cardle rocking the nation�s collective iPod and savage cuts, unemployment, political unrest and strikes loomimg on the horizon, life can seem a tad bleak - yet it�s worth remembering that similarly miserable times, as recently as the early 80�s, saw a blossomingny Christie is fast approaching his 50th anniversary in music and to celebrate Acid Jazz put him back in the studio to make an album that takes him back to his musical roots. In a London garage, long time collaborators and childhood friends Tom Hanley (Vox/Sounds) and Max Whatley (Drums), collude to create electronic duoLick Library� mission is to help you learn to play the guitar and recreate the music of your favorite bands. With this in mind they have just released LearnMusic-news.com has teamed up with Epsom Downs Racecourse to offer two lucky readers the chance to win pairs of tickets to an Epsom Live! evening of racing, followed by a Scouting for Girls concert, on Thursday 14th July 2011. In 2008 Sam Kills Two released their self titled debut album on Rocket Girl Records (Robin Guthrie, Television Personalities, A Place To Bury Strangers). It earned them attributes such as: �atmospheric, epic and exquisite�. Pretty Ugly is the anticipatedThirteen Senses return after nearly four years with a new single and album in February of 2011. �The Loneliest Star� is the first single to be released on the band�sBUFFALO TOM return with their eighth studio album, Skins, on March 7th 2011. They have announced a series of European gigs to concide with the release, including UK shows in London, Manchester and Glasgow. Their new album, �Skins� was producedEver since MYNC were given the call-up to mix the official �Space Ibiza� album two years ago, things have really taken off for the British house collective. Not only were they given the chance to compile the compilation for a further two consecutive years,1 Quentin Harris & Ultra Nat� Give It 2 U (Q's Give U More Mix) GBDVG1035112 2 Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat. Shawnee Taylor Live Your Life (Chuckie Remix) USSU21021901 3 Arthur Baker feat. Nona Hendrix & Ladonna Tear Down The Walls (Riva Starr Remix)This heartbreaking sonic document chronicles the life of Denver-by-way-of-Missouri songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff. Both fresh and classic, it is imbued with a melancholyYoung Knives are playing a special gig on 10th March at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden. Frankie And The Hear Strings are also on the bill soGreen Day document mammoth �21st Century Breakdown� world tour with the release of new live album and DVD �Awesome As F**k� on March 21st on Reprise Records Waka Flocka Flame�s hit single �No Hands� is being released in the UK on April 18th as the rapper looks set to take these shores by storm. Already havingBen and Jamie Hazelby are extraordinary young men. Aged 17 and 14 respectively they�ve already had a hit record and raised over �80,000 intoLick Library has just released the ultimate shredding guitar tuition DVD with the launch of Jam With Dream Theater. This is a double DVD guitar tuition set, withThe year 2010 saw Soundgarden - Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd and Matt Cameron - reuniting after a 13-year absence to a thunderous roar. As promisedAs a celebration of the release of the single (which is also available for free download below) and forthcoming UK tour, the band have made two pairs�An absolute Classic Album in every sense of the word. It set a bench mark for the writing of quality Rock and Roll tunes and it�s no surprise to me it has withstood theMICHAEL BALL, award-winning musical theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist and chat show host, releases a brand new album on March 14th through UniversalFeaturing exclusive clips, never before seen footage and interviews with hip hop royalty such as Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Usher, Lloyd Banks, Trey SongzThe Drifters are one of the biggest selling groups of all time. To celebrate their 58th anniversary Sony Music are releasing The Drifters � Up On The Roof � The Very Best Of on March 21st. After 25 years and with 70 million albums sold, one of Sweden�s biggest pop groups Roxette steps back into the spotlight, a decade after their last studio album Room Service, to release a new studio album Charm School. She�s Got Nothing On (But The RadioJudge Fulton and his assistant are talking about Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, the Oxford-educated Lord and the brash New York oil millionaire brought together to solve crimesVolvo Snowbombing have announced Release Your Rockstar � a European-wide competition and Facebook App to find one more headline act to add to this year�s lineAfter an amazing 15 years that started with the single �Salva Mea�, Faithless - dance music pioneers Rollo, Maxi Jazz and Sister Bliss - will end their musical journey at London�sAfter wowing over a million people across the country in previous years with stunning ice performances, skating legends Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean willThe original �Northern Lights� by DJ Mag world no.7 Gareth Emery was one of dance music�s hottest debut albums of 2010, hitting no.1 in the US iTunes Dance chartIt�s all but inconceivable that J Mascis requires an introduction. In the quarter-century since he founded Dinosaur (Jr.), Mascis has created some of the era�sTo celebrate the release of Rhian Benson�s new album �Hands Clean� we have three signed copies to give away. The album includes �BetterOne of Eric Clapton�s Defining Albums Marks its 40th Anniversary on March 29th With Deluxe Multi-format Edition Featuring New and Long-Unavailable Music and Never-Seen Photos Music-News.com has got together with Argos to give a way a pair of 
The Ocean Colour Scene story is the stuff of rock star dreams. A career spanning 21 years, nine studio albums including the 2010 release �Saturday� and with a brand new greatest hits, aptly named �21�, out this week; it�s easy to thinkDust On The Breakers are a Denver-based collective featuring a raft of local talent culled from The Czars, The Fray, Crooked Fingers and Woven Hand. UK-based singer-songwriter, Sophie Mac, caught up with core members Jeff Davenport, Tim Husmann and Jeff Linsenmaier via email to talk about their debut ep, American Reclamation, released on CD in the UK on 25 Oct 2010.A British woman, who is so famous in Pakistan that she is known as the country�s answer to Britney Spears, is aiming to find fame at home after releasing her debut single in the UK, with all proceeds going to Pakistan�s flood victims.Kris Drever is currently on tour with Lau, which is immediately followed by a tour with Drever, McCusker, Woomble.Nikita is one of the most acclaimed electronic artists in Poland, and is now breaking into the UK music scene with her single �Tonight�, a total winner. I reviewed it some weeks ago and completely fell in love with its vibe. It sounds like nothing out there right now, and although electronic music is not as radio-friendlyUK pop band The Hoosiers shot to fame three years ago with the undeniably catchy Worried About Ray, and have since enjoyed consecutive hits with the likes of Goodbye Mr A and more recently Cops and Robbers. Renowned for their tongue-in-cheek slapstick humour and zany music videos they have establishedVerden Allen is a founding member of legendary rock n� rollers Mott The Hoople, but left the band in 1972 when frontman Ian Hunter was reluctant to use any of Verden�s songs on the band�s albums.Cradle of Filth, the second most successful British Heavy Metal band behind Iron Maiden (according to Metal Hammer magazine) released their new album �Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa� on 1st November 2010. A concept album based around the mythical Lilith, it sees Cradle of Filth�s trademark heavy guitars laced with orchestration, and a couple of surprises along the way as well. I took this as an opportunity to sit down with their frontman, the very charismatic Dani Filth, to discuss the new album, the current lineup and the controversy that seems to follow Cradle around everywhere, as well as some other things. Post-punk Sunderland rockers The Futureheads shot to fame in 2005 when they revived the Kate Bush classic 'Hounds of Love' and two years on enjoyed similar success with their riff-roaring hit 'Beginning of The Twist'. Last April they released their fourth album, The Chaos and now operate under their own independent label, Nul Records. Next month sees the band take the reins at www.topmanctrl.com showing fans what it�s really like being in one of Britain�s favourite post punk institutions, adding exclusive videos, pictures and insights into their weird and wonderful world. Each month a new band or act take on the role of controller, which involved them sharing the music, film, places, books and other hidden gems that have inspired or made them what they are.The name might make them sound like a moody, underground, over-grunge band; screaming vocals and guitar smashing antics, but when I walk into the dressing room of Blood Red Shoes I�m pleasantly surprised by the lack of mayhem. Deep into the heart of Camden Town,The Drums are currently on a headline tour of the UK and are about to release single and live favourite, �Me and the Moon� on December 13th. Some weeks ago I reviewed The Whiskey Priest�s latest album, Wave And Cloud. It was something beautiful. Touching. So I decided I would try and arrange an interview with Seth, the singer songwriter from The Whiskey Priest to found out, first of all, where he got this amusingly bizarre name from.Renowned worldwide as the front man of Nine Inch Nails and heralded as one of the most influential figures in US rock history, Trent Reznor needs little introduction. An established and respected music producer, he has worked with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Saul Williams and Jane�s Addiction and is the foundingHailing from Essex, Morning Parade are currently one of the most hotly tipped bands for 2011. Look on the internet and you will see that every reputable music and style site across the board including Gigwise, Q The Music, Clash, i-D, Vogue.it and ASOS are tipping this youngWheels are George Runciman (Vocals/Guitar), Felix Howes (Guitar), Yacob Andersen (Bass) and Stirling Mitchell (Drums), a band of fresh-faced London boys who emulate Britpop cool and create credible guitar pop - think Blur, not Busted. Their influences span at least five decades and include David BowieToploader in their short space of time took and held music listeners by the gills, they teased us, shook us around and then (before they could embed themselves totally in our psyche) abruptly departed the scene. Train�s chequered 16 �year career seems to be heading for a more definite and successful direction lately. Their huge hit Hey Soul Sister has managed a four month stay in the UK charts, a rare feat when one considers that nowadays songs hardlyLondon based grungers Japanese Voyeurs all set to roll into the grubby mitts of rock stardom following the release of their new album, which is yet to be named, later in the year. At only 24 years of age Miles Kane has done more than most in a full career, he's been a guitarist in The Little Flames, lead singer of The Rascals, co-frontman of Last Shadow Puppets and now inThe Scottish Alternative Music Awards is a ceremony and show designed to honour and celebrate the non-Biffy Clyros - the alternative and best new bands in Scotland. As the nominees are announced and the SAMA website growing each day, I caught up with Founder Richy Muirhead to find out more about the event. Howard Mark�s has been creating waves for some years now. His tales of drug smuggling have become the stuff of legend. After the success of their debut album �Helium�, festival favourites Urban Myth Club are back with brand new album �Open Up�. I spoke to Mark Desvaux, one half of the duo, about the super sounds they make and why they make them.There can only be those living a hermit-like existence in some deep forest enclave who have not happened upon the name of Chapel Club sometime over the last year- more often that not accompanied by the terms �dark�, �intense�, brooding� to describe their musical and lyrical outputRegarded as one of the 'Four Kings' of the punk rock movement The Stranglers have continued to record and tour for over 35 years. Following a sell-out tour and appearance at Glastonbury in 2010, the band returns with the Black and Blue UK Tour this March. Rich DentonHaving topped MTV�s Brand New list and forming an integral part of the BBC Sound of 2011, in their short existence, it�s fair to say the Nashville based Mona have caused a few ripples in our musicalFirst Place is a musical collaboration between producer OD Hunte, singer Allegra, 19 year old rapper Frenzee and tattooed frontman Yomi Davies. Their new single �Best of Me� is released in April. I had a chat to three members of the group and this is what they had to say:Numerous bands claim to have broken the late 1980s Indie Brit-pop mould, but few have weathered the last two decades like The Charlatans. And if 11 studio albums, and 17 Top 30 singles haven�t yet convinced critics of their rightful place in music history, their new album out on March 21st will. Tim Burgess and the crew are back, this time with a double deluxe version of their 1999 chart-topping Gold album, Us and Us Only. The new and revised edition features remixes from Lionrock and Jagz Kooner of favourites such as My Beautiful Friends, and live footage taken from the band�s much talked about performances at Reading, Later with Jools Holland and Mark Radcliffe and The Evening Sessions. The orginal release of the album 12 years ago marked a poignant move from their old record label, Beggars Banquet to Island Records. It was also The Charlatans first album following the death of long-term keyboardist Rob Collins, who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1996. Music News� Victoria Dillingham caught up with founding member and bass player, Martin Blunt ahead of the album�s release. Now into their 23rd year the Levellers are a band that unlike most have always remained true to their roots and as a result have continued to garner a strong following for their no-nonsense approach to acoustic story-telling folk-rock music.Daniel Evans is not the typical X Factor contestant; in fact, when he made it to the live finals in 2008 he brought something different to the show. Of course, The X Factor�s audience is not �older than the mainstream�. As he admits, �my public is older, between 35 and 60!�The Boxer Rebellion is a self-financing alternative rock band formed in London in 2001. It's international members comprise of Tennessee-native Nathan Nicholson (vocals, guitar, keyboards),Hugh Cornwell, the original vocalist and guitarist of The Stranglers, hits the road for a series of UK concerts from April 6th. Reason enough for Music-News Claudia A. to interview a friendly, well-spoken and polite artist!Tony Christie is a true gentleman who after 50 years in the business finds himself at the peak of his powers, and on the verge of commencing a 50 date tour. TheLitfiba started in Italy 30 years ago from what were left of the embers of punk entwined with New Wave and combing their shared influences to form a home madeCaptain�s Rest is elegantly decorated with fairy lights tonight in preparation for a beautiful acoustic evening. Taking to the stage is the charming Becca Fox as she plays her first ever show in the venue. Before she hit the spot light, I joined her on the sofa in the cellar to find out about her music, plans and tonight�s gig. Bubbly Brit duo Right Said Fred are back with yet another album.They might be 'deeply dippy' about their fans, but the Fairbrass brothers are far 'too sexy' for a record label and what better way to prove it than releasing their seventh album - Stop the World - independently via the worldwide web.Old-school, death metal band Hail of Bullets are gearing up for a string of European dates kicking off in London this weekend. Music-News.com caught up with drummer/producer Ed Warby, pictured centre, to discover what the Dutch band have in store.Pacific! made their first U.S. appearance at SXSW at Beauty Bar on March 17th as part of the IHEARTCOMIX showcase. Music-News.com caught up with Bjorn Synneby and Daniel Hogberg after the show.Family of the Year, hailing from Los Angeles via Wales and Boston, play a mix of Indie, folk, and Americana. The likes of CMJ and SPIN have sung their praises, and they landed a tour spot with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to support their 2009The Kinks are one of the bands that shaped the British music scene in the early and mid-sixties and their career delivered some of the greatest songs that have ever been written � the world would be a lot poorer for the lack of songs such as �Waterloo Sunset� or �Days� or �Lola�A very unusual but ultimately very satisfying evening last night at the Polish Embassy in London. Katy Carr and Hannah Lovell were present to introduce Kazimierz �Kazik� Piechowski and to launch Katy�s single �Kommanders Car� and Hannah�s documentary on theKelli Leigh is one of those talents you want to keep an eye on. She is currently touring all around Europe providing the backing vocals for Adele, but still has time to write her own music, tour with the female collective group High On Heels and prepare her solo EP whichMike Hough has one of the biggest online fanbase for an unsigned artist. Although he first captured attention after auditioning for The X Factor, he�s known how to keep his buzz and show that he is much more than just a good voice. He keeps his fans updated via FacebookAdam Ant is a man that, like all good people, faces the future and past with a heavy heart and smile on his face. A legend, with musical notches under his belt in AdamFranki Chan is a popular American DJ who started IHEARTCOMIX, a brand that is a record label, event production company, blog, and a marketing company based in LA. Music-News.com caught Franki Chan after his March 18th DJ set at the PAST YO' BEDTIME showcase IHEARTCOMIX put on with NYC-based record label Fool's Gold.Panic Bomber, aka Richard Haig, is a rapidly emerging electronic artist from the Miami scene. Music-News.com caught up with Richard after one of his seven packed shows at SXSW 2011 in Austin on March 19th.Chicago-based Gold Motel has been touring in support of their debut LP, Summer House, released June 2010. The band made several appearances at SXSW in 2011, and Music-New.com caught up with front-woman Greta Morgan before the band�s performance in the SPIN Magazine loft on 6th Street.Young Knives are a Leicestershire three-piece whose indie-rock has been delighting audiences for years. Made-up of Henry Dartnall (vocals, guitar), brother Thomas �House
Wheels are George Runciman (Vocals/Guitar), Felix Howes (Guitar), Yacob Andersen (Bass) and Stirling Mitchell (Drums), a band of fresh-faced London boys who emulate Britpop cool and create credible guitar pop - think Blur, not Busted. Their influences span at least five decades and include David BowieToploader in their short space of time took and held music listeners by the gills, they teased us, shook us around and then (before they could embed themselves totally in our psyche) abruptly departed the scene. Train�s chequered 16 �year career seems to be heading for a more definite and successful direction lately. Their huge hit Hey Soul Sister has managed a four month stay in the UK charts, a rare feat when one considers that nowadays songs hardlyLondon based grungers Japanese Voyeurs all set to roll into the grubby mitts of rock stardom following the release of their new album, which is yet to be named, later in the year. At only 24 years of age Miles Kane has done more than most in a full career, he's been a guitarist in The Little Flames, lead singer of The Rascals, co-frontman of Last Shadow Puppets and now inThe Scottish Alternative Music Awards is a ceremony and show designed to honour and celebrate the non-Biffy Clyros - the alternative and best new bands in Scotland. As the nominees are announced and the SAMA website growing each day, I caught up with Founder Richy Muirhead to find out more about the event. Howard Mark�s has been creating waves for some years now. His tales of drug smuggling have become the stuff of legend. After the success of their debut album �Helium�, festival favourites Urban Myth Club are back with brand new album �Open Up�. I spoke to Mark Desvaux, one half of the duo, about the super sounds they make and why they make them.There can only be those living a hermit-like existence in some deep forest enclave who have not happened upon the name of Chapel Club sometime over the last year- more often that not accompanied by the terms �dark�, �intense�, brooding� to describe their musical and lyrical outputRegarded as one of the 'Four Kings' of the punk rock movement The Stranglers have continued to record and tour for over 35 years. Following a sell-out tour and appearance at Glastonbury in 2010, the band returns with the Black and Blue UK Tour this March. Rich DentonHaving topped MTV�s Brand New list and forming an integral part of the BBC Sound of 2011, in their short existence, it�s fair to say the Nashville based Mona have caused a few ripples in our musicalFirst Place is a musical collaboration between producer OD Hunte, singer Allegra, 19 year old rapper Frenzee and tattooed frontman Yomi Davies. Their new single �Best of Me� is released in April. I had a chat to three members of the group and this is what they had to say:Numerous bands claim to have broken the late 1980s Indie Brit-pop mould, but few have weathered the last two decades like The Charlatans. And if 11 studio albums, and 17 Top 30 singles haven�t yet convinced critics of their rightful place in music history, their new album out on March 21st will. Tim Burgess and the crew are back, this time with a double deluxe version of their 1999 chart-topping Gold album, Us and Us Only. The new and revised edition features remixes from Lionrock and Jagz Kooner of favourites such as My Beautiful Friends, and live footage taken from the band�s much talked about performances at Reading, Later with Jools Holland and Mark Radcliffe and The Evening Sessions. The orginal release of the album 12 years ago marked a poignant move from their old record label, Beggars Banquet to Island Records. It was also The Charlatans first album following the death of long-term keyboardist Rob Collins, who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1996. Music News� Victoria Dillingham caught up with founding member and bass player, Martin Blunt ahead of the album�s release. Now into their 23rd year the Levellers are a band that unlike most have always remained true to their roots and as a result have continued to garner a strong following for their no-nonsense approach to acoustic story-telling folk-rock music.Daniel Evans is not the typical X Factor contestant; in fact, when he made it to the live finals in 2008 he brought something different to the show. Of course, The X Factor�s audience is not �older than the mainstream�. As he admits, �my public is older, between 35 and 60!�The Boxer Rebellion is a self-financing alternative rock band formed in London in 2001. It's international members comprise of Tennessee-native Nathan Nicholson (vocals, guitar, keyboards),Hugh Cornwell, the original vocalist and guitarist of The Stranglers, hits the road for a series of UK concerts from April 6th. Reason enough for Music-News Claudia A. to interview a friendly, well-spoken and polite artist!Tony Christie is a true gentleman who after 50 years in the business finds himself at the peak of his powers, and on the verge of commencing a 50 date tour. TheLitfiba started in Italy 30 years ago from what were left of the embers of punk entwined with New Wave and combing their shared influences to form a home madeCaptain�s Rest is elegantly decorated with fairy lights tonight in preparation for a beautiful acoustic evening. Taking to the stage is the charming Becca Fox as she plays her first ever show in the venue. Before she hit the spot light, I joined her on the sofa in the cellar to find out about her music, plans and tonight�s gig. Bubbly Brit duo Right Said Fred are back with yet another album.They might be 'deeply dippy' about their fans, but the Fairbrass brothers are far 'too sexy' for a record label and what better way to prove it than releasing their seventh album - Stop the World - independently via the worldwide web.Old-school, death metal band Hail of Bullets are gearing up for a string of European dates kicking off in London this weekend. Music-News.com caught up with drummer/producer Ed Warby, pictured centre, to discover what the Dutch band have in store.Pacific! made their first U.S. appearance at SXSW at Beauty Bar on March 17th as part of the IHEARTCOMIX showcase. Music-News.com caught up with Bjorn Synneby and Daniel Hogberg after the show.Family of the Year, hailing from Los Angeles via Wales and Boston, play a mix of Indie, folk, and Americana. The likes of CMJ and SPIN have sung their praises, and they landed a tour spot with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to support their 2009The Kinks are one of the bands that shaped the British music scene in the early and mid-sixties and their career delivered some of the greatest songs that have ever been written � the world would be a lot poorer for the lack of songs such as �Waterloo Sunset� or �Days� or �Lola�A very unusual but ultimately very satisfying evening last night at the Polish Embassy in London. Katy Carr and Hannah Lovell were present to introduce Kazimierz �Kazik� Piechowski and to launch Katy�s single �Kommanders Car� and Hannah�s documentary on theKelli Leigh is one of those talents you want to keep an eye on. She is currently touring all around Europe providing the backing vocals for Adele, but still has time to write her own music, tour with the female collective group High On Heels and prepare her solo EP whichMike Hough has one of the biggest online fanbase for an unsigned artist. Although he first captured attention after auditioning for The X Factor, he�s known how to keep his buzz and show that he is much more than just a good voice. He keeps his fans updated via FacebookAdam Ant is a man that, like all good people, faces the future and past with a heavy heart and smile on his face. A legend, with musical notches under his belt in AdamFranki Chan is a popular American DJ who started IHEARTCOMIX, a brand that is a record label, event production company, blog, and a marketing company based in LA. Music-News.com caught Franki Chan after his March 18th DJ set at the PAST YO' BEDTIME showcase IHEARTCOMIX put on with NYC-based record label Fool's Gold.Panic Bomber, aka Richard Haig, is a rapidly emerging electronic artist from the Miami scene. Music-News.com caught up with Richard after one of his seven packed shows at SXSW 2011 in Austin on March 19th.Chicago-based Gold Motel has been touring in support of their debut LP, Summer House, released June 2010. The band made several appearances at SXSW in 2011, and Music-New.com caught up with front-woman Greta Morgan before the band�s performance in the SPIN Magazine loft on 6th Street.Young Knives are a Leicestershire three-piece whose indie-rock has been delighting audiences for years. Made-up of Henry Dartnall (vocals, guitar), brother Thomas �House
Music-news.com has teamed up with Epsom Downs Racecourse to offer two lucky readers the chance to win pairs of tickets to an Epsom Live! evening of racing, followed by a Scouting for Girls concert, on Thursday 14th July 2011. In 2008 Sam Kills Two released their self titled debut album on Rocket Girl Records (Robin Guthrie, Television Personalities, A Place To Bury Strangers). It earned them attributes such as: �atmospheric, epic and exquisite�. Pretty Ugly is the anticipatedThirteen Senses return after nearly four years with a new single and album in February of 2011. �The Loneliest Star� is the first single to be released on the band�sBUFFALO TOM return with their eighth studio album, Skins, on March 7th 2011. They have announced a series of European gigs to concide with the release, including UK shows in London, Manchester and Glasgow. Their new album, �Skins� was producedEver since MYNC were given the call-up to mix the official �Space Ibiza� album two years ago, things have really taken off for the British house collective. Not only were they given the chance to compile the compilation for a further two consecutive years,1 Quentin Harris & Ultra Nat� Give It 2 U (Q's Give U More Mix) GBDVG1035112 2 Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat. Shawnee Taylor Live Your Life (Chuckie Remix) USSU21021901 3 Arthur Baker feat. Nona Hendrix & Ladonna Tear Down The Walls (Riva Starr Remix)This heartbreaking sonic document chronicles the life of Denver-by-way-of-Missouri songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff. Both fresh and classic, it is imbued with a melancholyYoung Knives are playing a special gig on 10th March at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden. Frankie And The Hear Strings are also on the bill soGreen Day document mammoth �21st Century Breakdown� world tour with the release of new live album and DVD �Awesome As F**k� on March 21st on Reprise Records Waka Flocka Flame�s hit single �No Hands� is being released in the UK on April 18th as the rapper looks set to take these shores by storm. Already havingBen and Jamie Hazelby are extraordinary young men. Aged 17 and 14 respectively they�ve already had a hit record and raised over �80,000 intoLick Library has just released the ultimate shredding guitar tuition DVD with the launch of Jam With Dream Theater. This is a double DVD guitar tuition set, withThe year 2010 saw Soundgarden - Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd and Matt Cameron - reuniting after a 13-year absence to a thunderous roar. As promisedAs a celebration of the release of the single (which is also available for free download below) and forthcoming UK tour, the band have made two pairs�An absolute Classic Album in every sense of the word. It set a bench mark for the writing of quality Rock and Roll tunes and it�s no surprise to me it has withstood theMICHAEL BALL, award-winning musical theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist and chat show host, releases a brand new album on March 14th through UniversalFeaturing exclusive clips, never before seen footage and interviews with hip hop royalty such as Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Usher, Lloyd Banks, Trey SongzThe Drifters are one of the biggest selling groups of all time. To celebrate their 58th anniversary Sony Music are releasing The Drifters � Up On The Roof � The Very Best Of on March 21st. After 25 years and with 70 million albums sold, one of Sweden�s biggest pop groups Roxette steps back into the spotlight, a decade after their last studio album Room Service, to release a new studio album Charm School. She�s Got Nothing On (But The RadioJudge Fulton and his assistant are talking about Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, the Oxford-educated Lord and the brash New York oil millionaire brought together to solve crimesVolvo Snowbombing have announced Release Your Rockstar � a European-wide competition and Facebook App to find one more headline act to add to this year�s lineAfter an amazing 15 years that started with the single �Salva Mea�, Faithless - dance music pioneers Rollo, Maxi Jazz and Sister Bliss - will end their musical journey at London�sAfter wowing over a million people across the country in previous years with stunning ice performances, skating legends Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean willThe original �Northern Lights� by DJ Mag world no.7 Gareth Emery was one of dance music�s hottest debut albums of 2010, hitting no.1 in the US iTunes Dance chartIt�s all but inconceivable that J Mascis requires an introduction. In the quarter-century since he founded Dinosaur (Jr.), Mascis has created some of the era�sTo celebrate the release of Rhian Benson�s new album �Hands Clean� we have three signed copies to give away. The album includes �BetterOne of Eric Clapton�s Defining Albums Marks its 40th Anniversary on March 29th With Deluxe Multi-format Edition Featuring New and Long-Unavailable Music and Never-Seen Photos Music-News.com has got together with Argos to give a way a pair of 
Volvo Snowbombing have announced Release Your Rockstar � a European-wide competition and Facebook App to find one more headline act to add to this year�s lineAfter an amazing 15 years that started with the single �Salva Mea�, Faithless - dance music pioneers Rollo, Maxi Jazz and Sister Bliss - will end their musical journey at London�sAfter wowing over a million people across the country in previous years with stunning ice performances, skating legends Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean willThe original �Northern Lights� by DJ Mag world no.7 Gareth Emery was one of dance music�s hottest debut albums of 2010, hitting no.1 in the US iTunes Dance chartIt�s all but inconceivable that J Mascis requires an introduction. In the quarter-century since he founded Dinosaur (Jr.), Mascis has created some of the era�sTo celebrate the release of Rhian Benson�s new album �Hands Clean� we have three signed copies to give away. The album includes �BetterOne of Eric Clapton�s Defining Albums Marks its 40th Anniversary on March 29th With Deluxe Multi-format Edition Featuring New and Long-Unavailable Music and Never-Seen Photos Music-News.com has got together with Argos to give a way a pair of 
The North Mississippi Allstars � in the form of the Dickinson brothers, Luther & Cody - will play an exclusive UK show at Dingwalls on May 11,
British Doom/Goth Metal pioneers, Paradise Lost, release their re-release of their seminal 1995 album Draconian Times this week; 16 yearsFollowing their recent string of sell-out comeback dates, legendary Scottish rock band Big Country have confirmed a new run of UK tour dates for April 2011. William Fitzsimmons' acclaimed previous releases have been detailed and agonising retellings of events however the forthcoming album 'Gold In The Shadow' is about Fitzsimmons' personalOn May 30th, music fans will have their first taste of re-issues from rock icon OZZY OSBOURNE�s catalogue of work with the releases of two albums which form the cornerstone2011 is the 40th Anniversary of the death of legendary Doors front man Jim Morrison. With their legend intact and music as popular as ever, Oliver Stone's biopic has been restoredDennis Locorriere, known as the Voice of Dr Hook but now so much more besides, brings his solo show to the Bloomsbury Theatre, London on May 18th. Support is Emily MaguireThis beautifully packaged hardback book style 3-CD collection, with bonus DVD, provides an alternative view of The Beautiful South�s entire career as recorded