Wednesday 20 July 2011

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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 moreThe Guillemots have made some interesting summer festival choices this year, headlining for nowt at Southbank event Bandstand Busking plus some more small freebie gigs in Sheffield and East London

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