London 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.Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps are an indie-folk four-piece from Minneapolis. The area has been a hotbed for acts of that genre since producing the likes of Bon Iver, Mason Jennings, and Dark Dark Dark in recent times. The group headlined the SXSW Minneapolis showcase held at Beauty Bar on Saturday March 19th. Music-News caught up with the leading lady after their set.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 �HouseAustrian five-piece Serenity are bringing their symphonic metal and live choirs to the UK to promote third album Death and Legacy. Music News caught up with keyboardist and backing vocalist Mario Hirzinger, who was in Germany looking ahead to the band�s imminent UK shows with fellow melodic metallers Delain. James Allan chats to superstar DJ and producer Gareth Wyn. Gareth Wyn is one of the most exciting names in Clubland at the moment, having earned his stripes as both a DJ and Producer. J Mascis is most widely know as the singer, guitarist and songwriter for Dinosaur Jr. which in 2005 he reformed with the original line-up of Lou Barlow and Murph. Lady�s and gents, please peep into the quirky, weird and highly creative world of Saul Eisenberg�s Junk Orchestra. Better still, listen to it!It�s been just over two years since The Feeling shot to the top of the album charts with their last album, 'Join With Us'. Fans may have �thought it was over but it�s not� and will be pleasedIt�s hard to believe it�s been a whopping 17 years since the Texan born Grammy Award-winning quartet Bowling for Soup first penetrated the global pop-punk scene. Renowned for chart-toppingHe may have come a close second in the BBC�s Fame Academy 2 eight years go, but Alistair Griffin is gunning for a top spot with his new album, �Albion Sky�. A self-confessed perfectionist, the NorthCombining elements of punk, Gypsy music, and Brecht-ian cabaret, Gogol Bordello tell the story of New York's immigrant diaspora through debauchery, humor, and surrealBrighton based alternative pop band Two Spot Gobi celebrated the release of their second album �The Sun Will Rise� this month. Recorded at the home studio of US singer/songwriter Jason Mraz and produced by Niko Bolas - who has also worked with the likes of Neil Young and John Mayer - the Sussex six have already enjoyed critical acclaim and are currently airing their new material in music venues across the UK. Music News caught up with Two Spot Gobi�s lead singer James Robinson following their recent set in London to find out more the new album, their success thus far and supporting John Mraz on his European and US tour. Hailing from Chingford, Essex The Rifles have come a long way since their first gig at London�s legendry Bull & Gate pub in Kentish Town.Sharing an ashtray and a glass of bourbon with one of the most unique and charismatic musical talents around, American-born hellraiser Rasp Thorne introduces me to some friends from New York.The early nineties was awash with clean-cut, bubblegum pop acts particular of the boy band variety, but there was one modest all male trio who dared to break the mould. Renowned for penning some of the catchiest lyrics and reintroducing rock to pop, Let Loose were also one of the only UK groups of their time whose line-up could all genuinely play instruments. Their hit single �Crazy For You� charted at number 2 in 1994, but was kept from the top spot by Glaswegian crooners Wet Wet Wet and their cover of The Troggs �Love is All Around�. The band went on to release a further two albums together before calling it a day in 1997. To date the single �Crazy For You� has sold more than 600,000 copies globally and lead singer Richie Wermerling has maintained a consistent dialogue with fans online who have continued to push for a comeback. A passing comment from Take That�s Gary Barlow published in The Sun in 2008 reunited Richie and drummer Lee Murray and the group staged their first comeback gig last year. Back by popular demand the band have played numerous gigs this year and have a further three scheduled this summer. Victoria Dillingham of Music News caught up with original drummer and now father of two - Lee Murray - in his hometown of Watford to talk about the comeback, forthcoming gigs and plans for the Let Loose moving forward. In the last couple of years alone Carl Barat has embarked on a whole new solo career, released a book, tried his hand at acting, narrated a film, reformed The LibertinesLuther Grosvenor (also known as �Ariel Bender�) was one of the most inventive guitarists of his generation.Perhaps the most famous 17-year-old in the world, recording artist Justin Bieber has sold more than five million albums since releasing his first single barely moreSource: http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?nReviewID=6664&nType=4
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