The Killers hit the top spot this week

The Killers are at the top of the UK album charts this week with their new record “Day & Age.” It beat the highly anticipated Guns N Roses album to that stop. The full top 10 is below.

1. The Killers – Day & Age
2. Guns ‘N Roses – Chinese Democracy
3. Rhydian – Rhydian
4. Leonas Lewis – Spirit
5. Priests – The Priests
6. Stereophonics – Decade In The Sun
7. Kings Of Leon – Only By The Night
8. Pink – Funhouse
9. Girls Aloud – Out Of Control
10. Il Divo – The Promise

exlovers – Just A Silhouette

exlovers are due to have a big 09 with their debut album have sneaked out a single just before the end of the year to brighten up are winter. “Just A Silhouette” is the bands first single proper and it is being produced by Jimmy Robertson. The track is a delightful little pop song for the winter with the boy-girl harmonies that never miss a beat. If we combine them the vocals that sound a little like Elliot Smith at times you have a warming and winning combination. The only problem with the track is that it ends to soon. At only 2:45 they could have stretched this out a little for me. A brilliant single to round out the year and they are near the top of my bands to watch next year.

By John Siwicki

Wet Paint set to support Bloc Party in the new year

Wet Paint have been hand-picked by Bloc Party to support them on their upcoming UK tour. The bands debut album “It Rots” will also be released on January 14th to coincide with the tour.

Tour dates:
14 Dec: Old Blue Last, London
19 Dec: The Macbeth, London
25 Jan: Glasgow Academy (supporting Bloc Party)
26 Jan: Glasgow Academy (supporting Bloc Party)
28 Jan: Manchester Apollo (supporting Bloc Party)
29 Jan: Manchester Apollo (supporting Bloc Party)
31 Jan: Wolverhampton Civic (supporting Bloc Party)
1 Feb: Wolverhampton Civic (supporting Bloc Party)
11 Apr: London Olympia (supporting Bloc Party)
12 Apr: London Olympia (supporting Bloc Party)

Deerhunter announce European tour

Deerhunter have confirmed they will be returning to Europe in the Spring of next year for a month-long, 22-date tour.

To coincide, they will be releasing “Never Stops” as the next single to be taken from their critically-lauded album Microcastle on 2nd March ‘09. Further details on the single to follow shortly…

In the meantime, here’s the tour in full

Wednesday 11th February – Rock Cafe, Prague (Czech Republic)
Friday 13th February – Paradiso, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Saturday 14th February – Rotown, Rotterdam (Netherlands)
Sunday 15th February – Cactus, Brugge (Belgium)
Monday 16th February – Botanique, Brussels (Belgium)
Tuesday 17th February – Rote Fabrik, Zurich (Switzerland)
Thursday 19th February – Generiq at Le Noumatrouff, Mulhouse (France)
Friday 20th February – Generiq at Antheneum, Dijon (France)
Saturday 21st February – Route de Rock, St Malo (France)
Sunday 22nd February – Nuits De L’Alligator, Paris (France)
Wednesday 25th February – Bad Bonn, Dundingen (Switzerland)
Thursday 26th February – Magnet Club, Berlin (Germany)
Friday 27th February – Nato, Liepzig (Germany)
Saturday 28th February – Luxor, Cologne (Germany)
Tuesday 3rd March – Scala, London (UK)
Wednesday 4th March – Deaf Institute, Manchester (UK)
Thursday 5th March – Stereo, Glasgow (UK)
Friday 6th March – The Black Box, Belfast (UK)
Saturday 7th March – Whelans, Dublin (Ireland)
Sunday 8th March – Korova, Liverpool (UK)
Monday 9th March – Audio, Brighton (UK)
Wednesday 11th March – Beatpol, Dresden (Germany)

Basment Jaxx push dates back and add three more

Basement Jaxx have rescheduled their forthcoming UK tour. All tickets for the original dates remain valid. The band have also added three extra dates to their tour.

The revised dates are:

Newcastle Academy (April 20)
Nottingham Rock City (21)
Birmingham Academy (23)
Sheffield Academy (24)
Glasgow Academy (25)
Leeds Academy (26)
London Roundhouse (28, 29)
Manchester Apollo (30)
Bristol Colston Hall (May 1)
Edinburgh Corn Exchange (2)

Placebo To Perform At Historic MTV Exit Concert at Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The UK rock band Placebo today joined a host of other international and local artists performing at an historic MTV EXIT concert on 7 December to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking, a crime impacting millions of people worldwide.

Also performing below Placebo on the bill will be Duncan Sheik, Australian Kate Miller-Heidke, US group The Click Five and some of Cambodia’s biggest recording artists.

The Prodigy – Invaders Must Die

It is the Prodigy overload this week. But, enjoy the video for The Prodigy, Invaders Must Die

PH10 – Bulldozin

Ph10 has released a new MP3 from their album well connected. The track “Bulldozin” features 1-45 and Prodigal Son.

Mp3: PH10 – Bulldozin

The Prodigy – Invaders Must Die

The Prodigy are releasing the lead single from their new record “Invaders Must Die” as a free download on their website. To get the download you have to sign up for their email list but its worth it. Follow the link below.

Download Here

Jihae – Best Thing

The new single from Jihae’s new album “Elvis Is Still Alive”

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