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The 405 Gig Guide // 19th - 25th September 2011

by Jake May

This week's Gig Guide features the likes of Male Bonding, The Subways, Milk Maid, Ghostpet, Metronomy, and more. [read more]

The 405 Gig Guide // 12th - 18th September 2011)

by Jake May

This week's Gig Guide features the likes of EMA, Three Trapped Tigers, Pete Doherty, Outfit and more. [read more]

The 405 Gig Guide // 5th - 11th September 2011)

by Jake May

This week's Gig Guide features the likes of Junip, Grouplove, Kurt Vile and more. [read more]

The 405 Gig Guide // (29th August - 4th September 2011)

by Jake May

This week's Gig Guide features the likes of DJ Shadow, Megafaun, The Pooh Sticks and more. [read more]

The 405 Daily Dose // 9th May (feat. Idiot Glee & more)

by Jake May

We've been inundated with news today, so rather than waffling on, we'll get straight to it! Almost three years after releasing their self-titled debut, Thomas Tantrum have announced plans for its follow up. Entitled Mad By Moonlight, it's out on June 12 through Stranger Records - which will be one week after the release of the album's second single 'Hot Hot Summer'. Fans of the Southampton indie pop group will also be pleased to hear that they'll be playing a handful of ... (continued) [read more]
Anna Calvi // New Single & Live Dates

by Jake May

Following the release of her much loved and acclaimed self-titled debut effort, Anna Calvi is set to release second single 'Desire'. Available on June 20 through Domino, it'll include a cover of 'Joan Of Arc' by Leonard Cohen and is set to be released digitally and on 7" vinyl. Anna will also be playing the following live dates and festivals: 9 May: Glasgow, King Tuts 10 May: Liverpool, O2 Academy2 11 May: Birmingham, O2 Academy2 13 May: Brighton, The Great Escape Festiva... (continued) [read more]

Tom Vek Resurrects

by Jake May

You might have heard already. If not, rejoice, indie fans, for Tom Vek is not dead, retired or rubbish - new news brought to us by Zane Lowe, of all people. He will, in fact, be releasing a new album this year and will also be previewing a new song, A Chore, on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show next Wednesday. Six years since his much loved debut, We Have Sound, he soon found himself with a cult following who have been living off early demos and b-sides ever since. Rejoice, Vek followers, rejoice. [read more]
The Cribs // Marr Leaves - Revert To 3-Piece

by Jake May

Johnny Marr will no longer be a part of The Cribs, both parties have announced this evening, but it's not a "band split", they stress. Marr joined the Wakefield outfit in early 2008, playing live dates together before the release of the band's fourth record Ignore the Ignorant in 2009, but will now focus on solo material. In a statement on his website, Johnny said: "Touring and recording with Ryan, Gary and Ross has been fantastic and 'Ignore The Ignorant' is something I'm r... (continued) [read more]

Brainlove Festival // First Bands Announced

by Jake May

Run by London independent label Brainlove Records, 2011's Brainlove Festival takes place at Brixton Windmill on May 28. More than 20 bands and DJs are due to play both indoor and outdoor stages at the all day event, and the first few have just been announced. Confirmed so far are: Napoleon IIIrd, Bear Driver, Mat Riviere, Patterns, Meursault and Bastardgeist. Label founder and regular record spinner John has also been confirmed to DJ at the festival, as will Dreamtrack Diamond ... (continued) [read more]
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti lengthen UK stay

by Jake May

Already confirmed to play London's KOKO on May 13, the LA group will now also visit Bristol and Manchester, as well as stopping off at the Animal Collective curated All Tomorrow's Parties at Minehead Butlins. Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti will play: 13th May London, KOKO 14th May All Tomorrow's Parties 17th May Bristol, Thekla 18th May Manchester, Academy 3 [read more]