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Trailer for the new short film, "Kings and Queens" by Thirty Seconds to Mars
Trailer for the new short film, "Kings and Queens" by Thirty Seconds to Mars

Stay tuned for the short film based on "Kings and Queens," the first single from Thirty Seconds to Mars' new album "This is War."


In TV by jack s
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Hell feat. Bryan Ferry 'U Can Dance' (Gigolo)
Hell feat. Bryan Ferry 'U Can Dance' (Gigolo)


In NEWS by jack s
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Manraze - 'Turn it up' single and tour …FEAT MEMBERS OF DEF LEPPARD & SEX PISTOLS
Manraze - 'Turn it up' single and tour …FEAT MEMBERS OF DEF LEPPARD & SEX PISTOLS

Single: “Turn It Up” Release: 7th December 2009 UK Dates Supporting Alice Cooper – Nov/Dec 2009


In NEWS by jack s
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SPOON: TRANSFERENCE  NEW ALBUM OUT JANUARY 25, 2010
SPOON: TRANSFERENCE NEW ALBUM OUT JANUARY 25, 2010

First Full Length Album In Nearly Three Years


In NEWS by jack s
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FLAMBOYANT BELLA ANNOUNCE LONDON SHOW
FLAMBOYANT BELLA ANNOUNCE LONDON SHOW

Flamboyant Bella have just announced a one of London headline show on November 21st at The Relentless Garage in Islington.


In NEWS by jack s
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J. Tillman Premieres "Though I Have Wronged You" Video
J. Tillman Premieres "Though I Have Wronged You" Video

On US Tour NOW Year In The Kingdom Out NOW On Western Vinyl


In NEWS by jack s
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ROONEY TO RELEASE SELF-PRODUCED, LIMITED-EDITION EP, WILD ONE
ROONEY TO RELEASE SELF-PRODUCED, LIMITED-EDITION EP, WILD ONE

BAND EMBARKS ON NATIONAL HEADLINING TOUR IN SUPPORT


In NEWS by jack s
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You Me At Six Announce 2010 Tour-Innovative Presale for Fans
You Me At Six Announce 2010 Tour-Innovative Presale for Fans


In NEWS by Matt D
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Plastiscines to release single 'Barcelona'
Plastiscines to release single 'Barcelona'

Album 'About love' to follow in 2010


In NEWS by mark191082
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Asobi Seksu announce White Lies UK tour & 'Acoustic At Olympic Studios'
Asobi Seksu announce White Lies UK tour & 'Acoustic At Olympic Studios'

‘Acoustic At Olympic Studios’ album released 16th November


In NEWS by jack s
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The Subjects Offer Free Download "Functioning People"
The Subjects Offer Free Download "Functioning People"

"Winter Vacation" Featured As Top Tune Of The Day On KCRW Daytrotter Session Out Now & Debut Paper Magazine Tour Blog Digital EP New So


In NEWS by jack s
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New Brett Dennen EP w/ Forro in the Dark & Jason Mraz out now
New Brett Dennen EP w/ Forro in the Dark & Jason Mraz out now

plus tour news and Weed Money Man!


In NEWS by jack s
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ALEC OUNSWORTH TAKES FLASHY PYTHON ON THE ROAD
ALEC OUNSWORTH TAKES FLASHY PYTHON ON THE ROAD

ANNOUNCES DATES WITH COLD WAR KIDS


In NEWS by jack s
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Available for Review:  Online Music
Available for Review: Online Music

These requests will be e-mailed to your inbox and will get to you much quicker than the physical CDs.


In STAFFROOM by altsounds
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Last chatter by catshoe | 26 Comments 26 People are talking about Available for Review:  Online Music.  Come voice your opinion!

Introduce Yourself - Because we're all new (well I am)
Introduce Yourself - Because we're all new (well I am)


In SOCIALIZE by Schnigalypog
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Available for Interview:  Bands and Artists looking to be interviewed by you
Available for Interview: Bands and Artists looking to be interviewed by you

Here is a list of all the bands looking to be interviewed and the ones that are being interviewed at the moment.


In STAFFROOM by altsounds
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Last chatter by altsounds | 78 Comments 78 People are talking about Available for Interview:  Bands and Artists looking to be interviewed by you.  Come voice your opinion!

Albums of the year so far
Albums of the year so far


In STAFFROOM by Heron
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Available For Review:  Photopasses and/or Gig Reviews
Available For Review: Photopasses and/or Gig Reviews

Request Guestlist +1 and/or photopasses for gigs coming through your area.


In STAFFROOM by altsounds
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Scouting For Interns
Scouting For Interns


In EDITORS by Heron
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Available For Review: Physical CDs, Vinyl and Sample Packs
Available For Review: Physical CDs, Vinyl and Sample Packs

All reviews must be done within 14 days of recieving


In STAFFROOM by altsounds
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Dark Skies: Cinematic Ambiences
Dark Skies: Cinematic Ambiences

Over 4.3Gb of cinematic audio magnificence from Zero-G


In STUDIO TALK by altsounds
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Need an Editor to take over 8 Pints In Newsletter
Need an Editor to take over 8 Pints In Newsletter


In EDITORS by altsounds
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The Boxer Rebellion - Evacuate [Single]
The Boxer Rebellion - Evacuate [Single]

64%

Self Released

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Historically The Boxer Rebellion, was a violent anti-imperialist, anti-Christian, some might say, slightly delusional movement; for like R.Kelly the Boxers believed they really could fly. All they needed to do was adhere to a strict training programme, eat a frugal diet, become masters of martial arts and with the additional input of that old chestnut, prayer, they would develop an immunity to />...Click Here to Read More


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The Lowdown: Middleman
The Lowdown: Middleman

Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest

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I approached Middleman as they've built themselves an impressive fan base in Leeds, so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Apparently it's about raving, turning 30 and waking up in trees.

Altsounds: Let's do some introductions.
Slurpy: Hello I’m Slurpy and its my 30th birthday today.

Altsounds: Oh happy birthday, do you want some gum?
Slurpy: />...Click Here to Read More

In FEATURES by LBee

The Lowdown: A Place To Bury Strangers
The Lowdown: A Place To Bury Strangers

Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest

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It was tipping it down on Sunday so I offered shelter to wandering bands in exchange for a quick interview. I grabbed a very wet Jay, Jonno and Oliver of A Place to Bury Strangers.

Altsounds: So you guys are from New York, if I were to go to New York, where would I go to rock out?
Oliver: Brooklyn is fantastic. You should pick up a show paper and they'll have listings of />...Click Here to Read More

In FEATURES by LBee

The Lowdown: Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra
The Lowdown: Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra

Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest

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I just walked into the room when someone grabbed me and plonked me down next to Andy from Manchester Orchestra. My hearing had taken a bit of a beating throughout the weekend and I didn't hear who they said it was. A bit flustered, I started recording as I was told I’d only have a few minutes.
I apologised for the rocky start and the fact that I’d just shoved my camcorder under his />...Click Here to Read More

In FEATURES by LBee

The Lowdown: Fake Problems
The Lowdown: Fake Problems

Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest

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I waited around for a good couple of hours, until Fake Problems arrived. Apologising, more than fashionably late, and a little drunk. They were pretty funny and sweet though, so it wasn’t all bad.

Altsounds: OK so Fake Problems are…
Sean: Sean.
Casey Lee: Casey Lee.
Derrick: And I'm Derrick Perry. Are you just Sean? I know like a million Sean’s. Did you know />...Click Here to Read More

In FEATURES by LBee

The Lowdown: Bejamin Kowalewicz and Jonathan Gallant from Billy Talent
The Lowdown: Bejamin Kowalewicz and Jonathan Gallant from Billy Talent

Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest

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Whilst crouching down packing my camcorder away, I saw a luminious sticker with Billy Talent scrawled across it stuck on the leg on of their tour manager. Heart pumping, I approached him to persuade - or beg - for five minutes of their time. So I began talking like an excitable, star-struck school girl to lead screamer Bejamin Kowalewicz and beautiful bassist Jonathan Gallant.
/>...Click Here to Read More

In FEATURES by LBee

The Lowdown: Barrie from Milk White Teeth
The Lowdown: Barrie from Milk White Teeth

Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest

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Barrie from Milk White White Teeth was relaxing on the sofa interviewing with the BBC until I dragged him onto the floor for a rock and roll interview [the BBC had claimed the sofa for most of the day]. Barrie, who plays keyboard, glockenspiel, electric guitar, harmonica and adds some vocals to the textured sound of his eight piece band, was utterly charming and may well be the nicest rock star />...Click Here to Read More

In FEATURES by LBee

The Lowdown: Andy Blyth from The Ghost Of a Thousand
The Lowdown: Andy Blyth from The Ghost Of a Thousand

Interviewed in person at Leeds Fest

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On Sunday, the weather turned nasty, so I stood at the press tent door and offered shelter to passing musicans, a very damp guitarist from Brighton based Ghost of A Thousand traipsed in from the cold in exchange for a two minute interview.

Andy: Hi I’m Andy from Ghost of A Thousand.

Altsounds: So, who've you seen at Reading or Leeds that you love or that you wanted />...Click Here to Read More

In FEATURES by LBee

ZZ Top - Wembley Arena, October 28th 2009 [Live]
ZZ Top - Wembley Arena, October 28th 2009 [Live]

97%

Special Guests: Steel Panther

We Recommend you buy this CD
Views: 344   Comments: 14

Is there any such thing as “the perfect gig”? Because I don’t think my live music experience is going to get any better than tonight. It’s like real love after a hundred teenage crushes which you thought every time were the real thing. But let’s start from the beginning.

We’re in Wembley Arena, a 12,500 capacity venue, for one of only two ZZ Top UK dates, after some triumphant />...Click Here to Read More


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Discovered - A Collection of Daft Funk Samples [Album]
Discovered - A Collection of Daft Funk Samples [Album]

80%

Rapster Records

We Recommend you buy this CD
Views: 298   Comments: 15

I'm not the biggest disco fan in existence but I do like Daft Punk and loved the recent Horse Meat Disco LP so it was a little annoying to see the review of that on here being done by someone who obviously really doesn't like disco at all but anyways... rant over.

Back to the real issue of why you’re reading this and what you get on this album. It is twelve tracks of some pretty />...Click Here to Read More


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Isis - London Koko, October 21st 2009 [LIVE]
Isis - London Koko, October 21st 2009 [LIVE]

80%

with Mothlite

We Recommend you buy this CD
Views: 269   Comments: 16

Isis' latest album “Wavering Radiant” left me a bit dubious after a first dig, but I always appreciated this band more live, so I’m looking forward to seeing if their new work will work its magic once again on stage.

First, supporting band Mothlite has the hard task of warming up a very demanding public. They’re surely valid musicians, with a sound full of atmosphere that is quite />...Click Here to Read More


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Bowling For Soup - London Roundhouse, October 29th 2009
Bowling For Soup - London Roundhouse, October 29th 2009

80%

with Zebrahead

We Recommend you buy this CD
Views: 286   Comments: 12

I’ve seen Bowling for Soup before, it was I 2002 at the Astoria. Brilliant gig, fun and well played. What a shame, I thought, the audience was mainly kids, with adults probably being driven away by their non serious side and their happy-go-lucky videos, failing to spot some more than decent musicianship and live potential.

What surrounds me at the Roundhouse tonight is definitely />...Click Here to Read More


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Chimaira and Unearth - Electric Ballroom Camden - October 12th 2009
Chimaira and Unearth - Electric Ballroom Camden - October 12th 2009

71%

With Throwdown and Daath

Views: 118   Comments: 1

It was a temperate Monday evening in mid October and with a long night of metal ahead of them the metalites with their long hair, band t-shirts and camouflage, were queuing in abundance along Camden’s dimly lit high street. Our friends across the sea are often treated to line ups of a similar calibre to this one, but very rarely do we see one of this quality in a venue like the Electric />...Click Here to Read More


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Massive Attack - Splitting the Atom [EP]
Massive Attack - Splitting the Atom [EP]

86%

Virgin Records

We Recommend you buy this CD
Views: 284   Comments: 3

“Splitting the Atom” is the new four-song EP from Trip Hop pioneers Massive Attack. These guys have been at it since the 80s, working with a wide variety of vocalists, writing some of their own music, remixing the music of others, and just generally littering the music landscape with gold and platinum records in half a dozen countries. This release features 4 new songs, two of which are remixes. />...Click Here to Read More

In REVIEWS by Rob H

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Awol One & Factor - Owl Hours [Album]
Awol One & Factor - Owl Hours [Album]

64%

Fake Four Inc.

Views: 171   Comments: 5

Awol One has been an MC for 15 years. He broke in on what was called Underground Hip Hop. That really just means he wasn’t signed to a major label, but he was able to build a loyal fan base via Internet distribution and touring both as a solo act and as a member of The Shapeshifters. His early work featured sparse tracks with little polished production but bottomless flow. In 2007, he />...Click Here to Read More

In REVIEWS by Rob H

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Kurt Vile - Childish Prodigy [Album]
Kurt Vile - Childish Prodigy [Album]

50%

Matador

Views: 179   Comments: 4

‘Childish Prodigy’ marks Kurt Vile’s - with or without his band, The War on Drugs - gradual ascent from the murky swamp of lo-fi. It’s not a complete exodus - it’s as if the album knows that it’s under the full scrutiny of daylight now so buries itself back in the mire every so often where it can feel comfortable. It has a right to be nervous - Vile’s songwriting just isn’t consistent enough />...Click Here to Read More


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Tumbele! - Sounds from the French Caribbean, 1963-74 [Album]
Tumbele! - Sounds from the French Caribbean, 1963-74 [Album]

74%

Soundway

Views: 156   Comments: 3

There was a period in my life when the music about me was sung by the great Trinidad calypsonians, Lord Kitchener, Mighty Sparrow and their like. As time went on I discovered the reggae and dub of Prince Buster and Lee Perry from Jamaica, geographically so close but with very different musical traditions. But I had never previously considered the music of the Francophone Islands to the east of />...Click Here to Read More


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8 Pints In | Issue #41 - Halloween is Dead
8 Pints In | Issue #41 - Halloween is Dead

The Altsounds Concentrate | Tuesday 3rd October 2009

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Well, that's another years Halloween festivities over. I'm not sure about you, but I did absolutely sweet F.A. to celebrate it. Halloween isn't a scary occasion anymore but the Christmas adverts are the freakiest. I mean come on, it's only just November! We know what you are all buying each other for this Christmas. ALTSOUNDS OFFICIAL T-SHIRTS! BUY HERE (http://www.dizzyjam.com/dj/shops/135)
...Click Here to Read More


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Reverend and the Makers [Live] - Manchester Academy, 29 October 2009
Reverend and the Makers [Live] - Manchester Academy, 29 October 2009

39%

Support: Yves Klein Blue

Views: 191   Comments: 8

I always think a good way to tell if you are enjoying a band live is how much you feel the need to drink while watching them. If you haven’t even noticed that your £2 Carlsberg is running low, or if you have already hiffed your pint over the unaware crowd in front in a fit of excitement, then chances are you are enjoying the gig. Or, if you are either constantly worrying that your beverage is />...Click Here to Read More


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The Lowdown: Jon Anderson from YES
The Lowdown: Jon Anderson from YES

"What's meant to be is meant to be and la de da."

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Note to readers: Jon Anderson has a great accent. I tried to copy this down as he said it and edit as little as possible so you can read it in his voice. Enjoy!

Altsounds: It's always so hard for new bands. They're broke and they have to work their asses off to get ahead. That was a long time ago for you, but what do you miss most about those early days when you had nothing but the />...Click Here to Read More


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Voodeux - The Paranormal [Album]
Voodeux - The Paranormal [Album]

27%

Mothership

This album is Trash Can Fodder and should be avoided
Views: 556   Comments: 3

Taster track ‘The End’ introduces Voodeux’s “The Paranormal” with spooky sounds reminiscent of an 80s horror movie: when the ethereal, half naked lady - panting in her white night dress - is about to be stabbed, and we all know she should have run the other way: It’s chilling like a knife being sharpened, but once second track ‘Just a Spoonful’ kicks in you realise it’s something you’ve heard />...Click Here to Read More

In REVIEWS by LBee

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Lyrian - Nightingale Hall [Album]
Lyrian - Nightingale Hall [Album]

11%

Medieval Records

This album is Trash Can Fodder and should be avoided
Views: 119   Comments: 2

My grandmother used to say of an ugly baby that only a mother could love it. "Nightingale Hall" by Lyrian is one heck of an ugly baby; it’s a 500-disk pressing and for a vanity project of such excruciating awfulness, that’s possibly 499 too many. However, having heard the disk in its entirety, for which dedication I deserve a medal, I believe I may have seen the passion and commitment that went />...Click Here to Read More


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