The brooding rockers from Birmingham, fronted by Tom Smith – alongside newest member Justin Lockey have stopped work on their highly-anticpated fourth album just to headline XFM‘s Winter Wonderland with Rocksmith in support of War Child. The band – who are currently working on their fourth album – will perform their only scheduled date until next summer as part of the incredible line-up.
PM / HORSEFIGHT
Paul has recently been jamming with London based ‘Horsefight’ and if I’m honest. I can’t get a fucking enough of them. I’m unaware as to whether the join is permanent or whether Paul is just playing a few gigs with them, as they are usually and still described as a two piece, consisting of Luke Dunell and Steve Canter both from Australia.
You can check them out below, via the stuff I’ve embedded, and the links below that. ENJOY.
AH / Mammal Club R.I.P
Mammal Club announced on the 15th August that they are to bring there music to an end. A great, great shame. Were sorry, and you have probably heard by now, but I’ve been mega busy. So will keep you updated on all things Adam. I’ve decided to write this for a number of reasons. Partly explanation (for anyone who feels they require one). Partly as a final emotional outpouring in the name of Mammal Club (for anyone who feels they require one). Continue reading…
RH / Tomhawks support So What Robot
So What Robot will be hosting a feast for the ears in the form of there Single Launch for Work & Play this Friday (3rd August) with Tomahawks for Targets supporting. The release will be celebrated at a launch gig at Cluny 2 in Newcastle Upon-Tyne.
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AH / Mammal Club Live at The Cluny (2) Newcastle
Mammal Club are supporting ‘ The Prison Library ‘ this Wednesday (4th July 2012) in Newcastle, at The Cluny 2. I am sure more than a few of you attended this venue to see yourcodenameis:milo – your ears will also be treated to ‘ Weird Shapes ‘ as The Prison Library host there official single launch for ‘ Liars ‘ -
SA / Knuckle Dragger @ NEWBRIDGE PROJECT
Knuckle Dragger are playing alongside &U&I (ex Blakfish ) + In Oceans + | Waheela (whla) @ THE NEWBRIDGE PROJECT [ 18 New Bridge Street Newcastle ] on the 13th July. Not only that, but they have a full list of gigs to play this year, so your bound to catch them somewhere, they unfortunately had to pull out of a recent Norwich gig due to Shaun being in ill health, however he’s full recovered and ready for the Newcastle gig, in around two weeks time.
PM / Losers 93 Feet East & Secret Garden Parties
Paul Mullen’s not so new outfit ‘Losers’ consisting of Paul, Tom Bellamy ( Cooper Temple Clause ) & Eddy Temple Morris ( Oceansize ) have announced a Secret Garden Party warm up show at 93 Feet East in London on the 11th July. Support TBA. The track ‘Turn Around’ ( due to be the next single ) is currently being remixed by DJ SHADOW.
JL / FILM I & FILM || handheldcinéclub / The Editors
handheldcinéclub ( consisting of Justin Lockey – yourcodenameis:milo – and his younger brother ) have recently posted two videos ‘ FILM I ‘ & ‘ FILM II’ on there Facebook page, the videos show The Editors recording, and performing with some abstract music being played over the top. On closer inspection, we see Justin playing along with them. Is Justin joining up with The Editors? Or just recording some sessions?
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JL / WBYT Spirit Of The Talk Talk
FIERCE PANDA RELEASES ‘SPIRIT OF TALK TALK’ TRIBUTE IN SEPTEMBER and it features artists like Bon Iver, White Lies, Jason Lyttle of Grandaddy and Richard Reed Parry Arcade Fire, & White Belt Yellow Tag who do an amazing cover of Talk Talk’s track ‘ TODAY ‘ – In all fairness the WBYT version of ‘ Today ‘ is superb but as previously illustrated there are also loads of other great artists contributing to the tribute to one of the best bands of all time. So buy it!
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AH / Mammal Club Painting Official Video
As we advised in April, Adam Hiles & Mammal Club released there new single ‘ Painting ‘ through Everybody’s Stalking Recordson 21s May 2012. Recorded, re-worked, re-recorded and finally ready for the big, wide world.
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