Coldcut have announced they will be working with Switch.
The Ninja Tune duo will have Switch co-producing their new album which is set for release this year. There are no details on the group’s first album since Sound Mirrors but it looks like it will be an exciting record already!
MIA is set to launch her own clothing line.
The colourfully dressed singer will create bomber jackets, leggings and T-shirtswhich will, unsurprisingly, feature bright designs and graphic prints. She will also be playing a headline set at Camden’s Roundhouse on July 1st after completing her US tour.
The Paper Chase are hitting the UK for three shows.
The Dallas based band will be playing the following shows in May:
14 – London – The Metro
15 – Leeds – Cockpit
16 – Minehead – All Tomorrow’s Parties
Skindred will be hitting the road.
The Gunshot Means Rewind tour will be calling at:
15TH MAY BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY
16TH MAY LEEDS RIOS
17TH MAY YEOVIL ORANGE BOX
18TH MAY EXETER PHOENIX
19TH MAY SOUTHAMPTON BROOK
20TH MAY BRISTOL ACADEMY
21ST MAY NORWICH WATERFRONT
22ND MAY PETERBOROUGH THE PARK
23RD MAY SHEFFIELD CORPORATION
24TH MAY CAMBERLEY AGINCOURT
25TH MAY MANCHESTER ACADEMY
26TH MAY ABERDEEN BARFLY
27TH MAY GLASGOW CATHOUSE
28TH MAY NEWCASTLE ACADEMY
29TH MAY LIVERPOOL ACADEMY
30TH MAY BRIGHTON CONCORDE 2
31ST MAY LONDON GARAGE
Hailing from Sudbury, Ontario in Canada, Statues are your new favourite punk band, you just don’t know it yet. Part spiky, wiry Wire and Fall post-punk mixed with the classic US and UK punk sounds of The Replacements, Husker Du, Buzzcocks and The Undertones, Statues avoid the retro trap with an extra indie vibe that recalls the first Futureheads album.
Statues, you see, have the potential to turn the heads of more than just punk scenesters. You could easily imagine NME frothing at the mouths over this one. The quality of the songs is strong enough to raise mainstream eyebrows but the buzzing garage rock guitars and punk strut is strong enough to a keep even the most hardened punk happy. Statues have just toured through the UK and ruled! The band have a new 7″ out called ‘Same Bodies Same Faces‘ on the mighty Deranged Records. You know you need it.
James Sherry
A band that features a former member of Leatherface is always going to be a good bet if you’re on the lookout for high-quality, gritty punk rock. But in ‘Who’s Dead And What’s To Pay?‘ (an Old English saying that roughly translates as “What’s all the fuss about?”), David Lee Brandon and his fellow Sunderland cohorts have created a truly amazing record, without merely rehashing past glories.
It’s safe to say that these guys have done more than their fair share of lengthy tours in cramped, rusty vans, and this road-dog spirit shines brightly throughout the entirety of the record. Songs like the opening ‘Party Tricks‘ and ‘Gypsy’s Curse‘ combine squalling guitars and Brandon’s gravel-throated vocals with the kind of subtle melodies that will creep into your brain whether you like it or not. Elsewhere,’Does He Make You Laugh?‘ is an upbeat, yet self-deprecating country punk ode to a failed relationship (a theme that dominates much of this record), whilst the acoustic ‘Stolen Car Keys’ is genuinely affecting with its bleary-eyed charm.
But ultimately, the best thing about ‘Who’s Dead…‘ is that it offers up not a single duff track. Fans of bands like The Replacements, Hot Water Music and Lucero need to hear this like London needs a decent mayor. Check out ”Come January‘ on the link above.
Alex Gosman
The Bull Pub in Colchester got taken over by skateboarders from far and wide on Saturday night.
They were there to watch Russ Cowling drop Monster Networks Cinema’s latest film Never Forever which rocked by all accounts and was reminiscent of early G&S/Alien Workshop videos.
The movie is said to have to some sick skating with healthy but not over rinsed Super 8 footage featuring various Essex skaters and guests at many unique spots. Apparently Jay Tate and Veran Tull’s names were on the lips of many once the show was over and guest appearances included tricks from Channon King and Neil Smith.
Look out for this DVD and grab one for £5 for the film and extras from the Monster Network site.
Following their recent trip to Barcelona, the Silver Trucks team have posted some footy up this week featuring tech skills from P-Rod, Beibel, Jereme Rogers and co.
Click here for the booty.
The Listen Skateboards team just visited Cuban soil and have blogged their experience for your eyeballs.
Is this Montoya on the drums at La Boguedita Del Medio? This is definitely him getting a shave. Click here for the blog and here for the recent Viajeros Locos! trailer.
Kris Markovich has left Crimson Skateboards under amicable terms, after disagreements over the operation of the company. The move sees Markovich leave along with all the team riders, whilst the boards continue to be distributed through Arthouse Skateboard Distribution.
Sam Uisprapassorn, part owner of Crimson Skateboards stated “I wish Kris and his team all the best in the future, but it was time for us to go our separate ways.”