Whilst everyone rushes to get one last skate in Barcelona before Macba falls into the sea, those in the know head further north to Europe which boasts more than its fair share of untapped spots.
Well the capital of France just leaped up to the top of the league table when the city unveiled plans for the 3545m2 Espace Glisse de Paris a.k.a. Paris’ new skatepark.
After many heated debates, re-thinks, re-adjustments and set-backs, the plans are done and a finishing date is set for end of 2007. Situated in the Stade de Fillettes of the 18th arrondissement, this fun-zone boasts a massive and modern street course, an array of indoor and outdoor bowls, a beginners area, bleachers, pretty girls strolling by, the best coffee and croissants – the works!
The Belgians have an acute sense of humour, but they also have a sick skate scene that comes together as a community and makes things happen regardless.
From the ashes of the Ga Ga’s come Slaves To Gravity, with Tommy, J and Toshi teaming up with former Ariel-X guitarist Mark V. Slaves To Gravity will be playing a number of dates, so go and check them out to see what’s up.
Quannum’s Lifesavas are back with their follow up to Spirit In Stone, with Gutterfly. The idea was conceived by Barak Feldman and he shared his vision with the group after having been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
RJD2 will release You Never Had It So Good as a limited 7″ single on the 19th of February. The song is taken from his forthcoming third album, and his first for XL, The Third Hand. The tracklisting for the album is:
Canada’s Metric, who will be playing with Bloc Party on their UK tour, have announced they’ll be playing 3 extra headline dates.
The Horrors’ debut album, Strange House, will feature 11 tracks, including the singles Sheena Is A Parasite, Count In Fives and Gloves, the last of which will be released on February 26th.
108 have decided to reform for good after their split in 1996. The group are due to enter the studio with Converge’s Kurt Ballou next month to record the new record and plan to tour the US, Japan, South America and Europe to support it.
The Locust’s new album, New Erections, will be out in March this year, as the follow up to Plague Soundscapes and the Safety Second, Body Last EP.
A new Funeral For A Friend album is on the way with the title Tales Don’t Tell Themselves. The record, due out in May, comes after a series of blogs on the band’s myspace, from the studio.