http://www.themusicfix.co.uk Informed Music Reviews, News, Features and Gig Reviews en-us http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/images/themusicfix_logo_purple.jpg http://www.themusicfix.co.uk Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:10:03 GMT Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:10:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9401 News Flash: Neigh, neigh and thrice neighBand of Horses, the Low Country's premier rock n' roll outfit, will release their third full length LP, entitled Infinite Arms ,on May 17th through Brown Records/ Columbia Records. The album package will feature the photography of the band's long time collaborator Christopher Wilson. Produced by... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:40:15 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9398 Capsule Review: Scottish folkie returns with his second solo album.After numerous collaborations, tours and tons of hard work Scottish folkie Kris Drever presents us with his second solo album. With Mark The Hard Earth, Drever has recorded a mixture of modern and traditional folk that covers both areas admirably, although not very excitingly. There are some fine so... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:37:46 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9397 News Flash: Not literally, like.Domino Records have issued a statement on the future of BBC 6Music. We would like to make it clear that we are extremely concerned by BBC plans to cut BBC 6 Music from its schedule. BBC 6 Music is an extremely important and rare outlet for much of the music that we release on Domino. For many o... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:10:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9396 News Flash: Sugababes and Lost Prophets added to the billGaymers Camden Crawl is pleased to announced the headline line up of artists performing at the MTV hosted stage at the Roundhouse this year. Eight major artists will play the 3,000 capacity venue to be filmed by MTV for broadcast across their channels in late May. There will be two shows per day on ... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9395 Review: After a year of upsets and problems, the Sugababes return with a new face and new album.After a year of upsets and problems, the Sugababes return with a new face and new album. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:50:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9394 News Flash: Bubbles, that is.Hot on the heels of their recent NME Award, Biffy Clyro release the new single ‘Bubbles' on April 26th on 14th Floor Records. Released to coincide with their imminent UK tour, the single is taken from their current album ‘Only Revolutions' that debuted in the Top 10 and has since sold 250,000 copies... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:10:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9393 News Flash: No relation to the bear.The Paddington's are set to release a new E.P ‘ The Lady Boy Tapes E.P' through Mama Bear Records on 12th April 2010. The EP consists of five new tracks including a collaboration with Adam Green on the title track ‘Lady Boy'. ‘Lady Boy' is a pop laden ode to the lady boys of Thailand and H... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:58:54 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9392 News Flash: Exclusive material from The Big Pink, Blonde Redhead, Gang Gang Dance and more.4AD have compiled a limited 12" release for Record Store Day 2010 on Saturday April 17. Fragments From Work In Progress finds various artists from the 4AD roster exclusively showcasing rough drafts and material ahead of each act's forthcoming work. Being released in the label's 30th year, it feature... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9391 Capsule Review: US songwriter Matthew Glenn Thompson releases his debut effort but will you want to visit his garden and arcade?The first thing that strikes you about Matthew Glenn Thompson's debut album The Garden And The Arcade is just how nice it is; not just the fact that it's dedicated to his daughter but the overall melodic and laid back sound of all nine tracks. Tracks such as 'I Get Lost' and 'January Day' sweep by o... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:10:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9390 News Flash: A new album, single and tour are on their wayD A N S A R TA I N L I V ES ! The New Single…‘Atheist Funeral', April 19th The New Album…Dan Sartain Lives, May 31st May Dan comes to London! - 2nd June, The Garage (Full tour dates tba) Alabaman shaman Dan Sartain put a noose around his neck (for the cover of 2005's Dan Sartain... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9389 News Flash: in London on 15th April.With the finishing touches being put to her second album, Ólöf Arnalds has announced her very first UK appearance with a low-key show at Café Oto in Dalston on 15th April. http://www.eatyourownears.com/events.php?event=529 Ólöf recently finished mixing her second album, Innundir Skinni at S... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9388 Review: More unreleased treasures from the Hendrix archive, but when does an archive become a barrel?...More unreleased treasures from the Hendrix archive, but when does an archive become a barrel? Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:59:50 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9385 News Flash: ahead of their album, released on 22nd March.Check out the weird world of Boe Weaver on ‘I'm Finished' a brand new track which you won't find in their sel-titled debut ablum which is released on 22nd March on VU records Boe Weaver explained the track in their own inimitable fashion - “Just because you're feeling paranoid, doesn't mean th... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:09:46 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9383 News Flash: Grab it quickThe eagle-eyed among you will recall that we've previously mentioned that MGMT have announced they will be releasing their new album Congratulations, on Monday 12th April in the UK. As the first teaser from the new album the band are giving away a free Mp3 of new track 'Flash Delirium' from http://... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:02:15 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9381 News Flash: Twickenham punk band hit the roadUK punk rock merchants Anonymous Tip are hitting the road this spring in support of their forthcoming new single ‘The Weirder Brave' which will be available from 12th April 2010. The Twickenham band get a lot off their collective chests on this single, which tackles the rise of the BNP. This is s... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:36:04 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9379 News Flash: Heaven and Hell, Mob Rules and Live Evil all receive the special treatmentDeluxe Expanded Editions Of “Heaven and Hell”, “Mob Rules” and “Live Evil” Release date: 5th April 2010 Black Sabbath, one of the most prominent and influential faces of the 70's Rock topography were, by the decade's end, a band in disarray. Once the masters of their own reality; the Birmingh... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9378 News Flash: in exciting New York Dolls/Dead Boys link upSmog Veil Records today announced the SXSW debut concert and debut recording by punk rock supergroup “Batusis” featuring the seminal punk icons Sylvain Sylvain (New York Dolls) and Cheetah Chrome (Rocket From The Tombs/Dead Boys). Batusis will perform their debut SXSW concert in Austin, Texas at ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9376 News Flash: Debut UK single out soonElectro pop Canadians The New Cities will be releasing their first UK single ‘Dead End Countdown' on April 26th 2010. The band are clearly influenced by the likes of New Order and Death From Above 1979, but add their own unique twist. Produced by Greig Nori (the onetime frontman of Treble Cha... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9377 News Flash: Get 'em while they're hotNedry are following up their astounding debut album Condors by heading out on the road - don't miss them. Apr 24 The Basement Brighton Apr 26 Student Union Southampton Apr 27 The Oakford Social Club Reading Apr 28 The Winchester Bournemouth Apr 29 The Lexington London Apr 30 Contact Thea... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9373 News Flash: with Planet EarthPlanet Earth release new single 'What More'/'Falling Into Love' on Monday 12th April 2010 on Young and Lost Club Records. As a sequel to their sold-out debut single, 'Bergman Movies'/Big Babies, Planet Earth release the wintry pairing of 'What More' and 'Falling In Love'. The songs are polar opposi... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9374 News Flash: Check out her murderous new track hereJesca Hoop has also just a headline show at London's Bush Hall on 6th May 2010. Check out her new vid with Guy Garvey while you purchase your tickets. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:28:40 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9372 News Flash: You can catch the video to their next single here.We Are Scientists are back with their new single 'Rules Don't Stop' which is due out on April 5th. The video to the single can be seen below which features the kind of inimitable humour we've come to expect from Messrs Murray and Cain. Barbara, the third album from the band, is expected to be ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:03:31 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9168 News Flash: Plus UK tour continuesHadouken! are to unleash the second single from their Top 20 album For The Masses. 'Mic Check' will hit all good record stores on the 12th of April. The band are also playing a headline set throughout the UK at the following venues: 16-Feb – Sheffield;  17-Feb – Leeds;  18-Feb – Newcast... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9370 Capsule Review: Norwegian black metal mentalism for the masses. Steve Albini oversees.There's a certain stigma attached to Norwegian black metal. It's the kind of thing that will get you un-invited from Tupperware parties and barred from the school play faster than you can unsheathe your sacrificial blade. Årabrot may represent the next generation of Noway's black metal scene but do... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9369 Review: Australian duo bring the mellow....Australian duo bring the mellow. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:42:40 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9368 News Flash: She's back and she's 'fittahhhhh' than ever.Kate Nash builds on her foundations and takes to the skies in the video for new single Do Wah Doo. Check it out: Kate Nash - Do Wah DooUploaded by UniversalMusicUK. - Explore more music videos. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:37:59 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9367 News Flash: with details of a new single and new albumPENDULUM made one of the biggest breakthroughs of recent years with their hit album In Silico. Having sold over 1 million records worldwide, the band completed a sell-out Academy tour in 2008 and went on to smash the international festival circuit last summer with killer appearances at Glastonbu... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:00:44 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9366 News Flash: ahead of his UK tour with Wild Beasts and the release of his debut album on 17th May.Bella Union records are excited to reveal the ingenious video for Lone Wolf's debut single: 'Keep Your Eyes On The Road'… Directed by the hugely-talented Ashley Dean, the video is a dazzling and loving homage to Peter Gabriel's ground-breaking 'Sledgehammer' promo from the 80s, and has the seal of a... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:47:28 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9364 News Flash: And preview the new single inside.The Pipettes have announced a series of dates for the Spring in advance of their forthcoming releases, the single 'Stop The Music' out 19th April, and second album Earth vs The Pipettes out on 28th June on Fortuna POP! APRIL 2010 18TH FAC251 MANCHESTER 19T... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:47:38 GMT http://www.themusicfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9363 News Flash: alongside Outcry Collective, Chickenhawk and Holy StateSpring has sprung and so The Computers do the same, leaping from winter hibernation into their first tour of 2010, with hard rocking old pals Outcry Collective. The Computers have been honing their skills for writing snarling, phlegm-filled tunes before they head to a very special secret loca...