City Reverb 'City of Lights' video featured on YouTube

City Reverb are Chris Coco, Micky Bucherri, Nick Cornu, Adam Barry and Lew West. The band are poised to release their second single ‘City of Lights on 8th September, the video is currently featured on YouTube. The track has been lifted from their debut album, ‘Lost City Folk’, which will be released on 22nd September. Each track on the album gives the listener a snap shot of city life and ‘City of Lights’, with it’s underlying melancholy, is no exception.

Skepta MySpace Homepage Double!

The behind the scenes video of Skepta's Rolex Sweep is featured on MySpace's homepage today, as well as Skepta being a featured artist this week - click here to see the feature, or watch the video below

Behind The Scenes of The Rolex Sweep Video

Red Blooded Women On MySpace Music Homepage!

Red Blooded Women are featured on the Myspace Music Homepage - click here to see the feature and click here for the girls profile

Red Blooded Women On Bebo Music Homepage AGAIN!

The Red Blooded Women feature on the Bebo Music homepage for the second week in a row, with a video exclusive of a rehearsal of "Colour Me Dirty"

Click here to see the feature!

Travis "Something Anything" Video now on YouTube

Travis "Something Anything" Video Exclusive On The Sun Online

The Sun Online have the online video exclusive for "Something Anything" from Travis's new studio album "Ode To J Smith"

"TRAVIS try to tower over the opposition in the video for their new single.

The indie veterans are back with a scuzzy new single called Something Anything, and the video for it features guitarist ANDY DUNLOP growing into a giant.

The Scots strummers have tried for a BLUR-style reinvention with the song, taken from forthcoming album Ode To J Smith.

And while it’s not quite as breathtaking as Blur’s famous Song 2 comeback moment, Something Anything still has a raw feel about it that reminds you of Travis’ Britpop heyday.

The single Something Anything is out on Sep 15."

Click here to see the feature, and to watch the video

Eric Prydz "Pjanoo" - Official Video

Here it is - the official Pjanoo video! Amazing deal on the pre-order through 7digital - only 50p!

Basshunter : Hitwise : Top European Music Online Search In August!

Amazing news from HitWise!

Here are this month’s lists of the top 20 band / artist searches sending traffic to social networking sites (e.g. MySpace, YouTube, Last.fm, etc.) and the most popular music blogs for the 4 weeks ending August 2nd. First up social networks, and the top 2 entries, Basshunter and Biffy Clyro, have both had successful summers in the charts and have been in our top 20 for a number of months. The release of High School Musical 3 has led to a surge on interest in the Disney film / stage show, while Mamma Mia has also helped Abba enter the list at number 19. More evidence of the benefit of cross media promotion is the appearance of Hamfatter, the band that recently secured funding on the BBC show Dragons’ Den, at number 20.

1. Basshunter (6)
2. Biffy Clyro (14)
3. High School Musical (New)
4. Jordin Sparks (New)
5. Gabriella Cilmi (8)
6. Noah and the Whale (New)
7. Jonas Brothers (2)
8. Kid Rock (New)
9. Mcfly (New)
10. Slipknot (New)

Eric Prydz "Pjanoo" - Sun Online Music Homepage Lead

The Sun Online have got the WORLD exclusive on the Eric Prydz Video, and its the headlines of the music homepage;

"SUPERSTAR DJ ERIC PRYDZ has ditched his leotard lovelies in favour of an arty video - but we reckon mini Red Indians can be just as sexy. And you can tell us what you think by checking out our video special of Pjanoo.

The Call On Me star has penned another cracking tune - which will no doubt be the soundtrack to the summer and one of the biggest dance tunes this year.

Following the release of old tune Proper Education, a remixed version of PINK FLOYD's Another Brick in the Wall, Eric has secured himself a Grammy nomination for Best Remixed Recording.

It looks like a battle of the Scandanavians is about to commence, with Eric and BASSHUNTER, real name Jonas Altberg, fighting it out to be the most notorious Swede in the UK charts.

Pjanoo is available from download on August 25 and hits shops on September 1"

Click here to see the feature and watch the video

Red Blooded Women On Bebo Music Homepage!

Red Blooded Women's video for "You Made Your Bed" features on the Bebo Music Homepage - with their YouTube video!!

Red Blooded Women Featured On The BBC News Website!!

Red Blooded Women feature on the BBC News Website!!

They are the only unsigned act to appear in the feature about new boy & girl bands, which includes The Saturdays, Avenue,

Is The World Ready For A New Wave Of Girl & Boy Bands?

"Carly, Candy and Liz are set to be unleashed by small, hip independent dance label Planet Clique.
Their sound is a familiar but catchy robopop and they play on their feisty image. They are billed as "three powerful confident young women more likely to listen to Kraftwerk than Atomic Kitten"."

Digitonal "Almost Too Good" Room Thirteen Review

Another great review for Digitional's album "Save Your Light For Darker Days" this time from Room Thirteen;

"Digitonal are an odd mix of one classically trained mix-master by the name of Andy Dobson and one Egyptian session player, Samy Bishai and several other, equally bizzare performers who contribute to this rather strange and mysterious sound. Now I'm a big fan of chill-out music and similar such sounds, especially after a heavy session of metal. This album seems to blend electronic and classical instruments together in just such a way as to make you feel comfortable and almost unaware of the music at a conscious level.

Dark harps and moody synth open up the album for us, quickly followed by a string section and more bassy tones, creating a sense of drama and relaxation at the same time. "Silver Poetry" combines some excellent violin work with a slight hint of a drum and bass rhythm sneaking in.

The tone of the album seems generally upbeat, with a few haunting, off-beat sections. It feels as if my head is being wrapped in a snug, audio blanket. I do feel that there is a certain modern feeling that isn't present in this album, which a band such as Royksopp might be considered to have. It's quite hard to put my finger on exactly what this might be. Perhaps a certain difference in the mix of synth and real instruments?

This continues with "93 years on", where there is a significant amount of woodwind that fits very well with the bird like samples and deep bass. "Nothing Left to Say" contains more synth and floats a little more. There are slight hints of a more oriental feel here and there with the strings dominating. There is perhaps a little too much of the synthesized xylophone throughout most of the songs, giving it a general faerie sound and feel to the tune that I'm not sure I like too much. But there are some pretty acoustic guitars thrown in during the later tracks that liven things up a bit.

Perhaps this band does their job too well? Im not hearing a particular theme or style or definitive progression here. I don't believe that this is particularly ground-breaking either but I do feel more relaxed and less conscious of the act of listening, which is precisely what you want from such an album.

There is a slight modern feeling missing and although this album is very relaxing, it certainly isn't catchy or definitive in anyway. It doesn't stand out. That, however, is a strength and a weakness."

See the full piece here

Just Music Café Acoustic Beats review on ilikemusic

Great review for this double CD on ilikemusic

"The Just Music Café double album Acoustic & Beats 01 extends over two separate CD albums the musical boundaries of acoustic guitar into symphonic composition, modern jazz, classically inspired mood music, folksy whimsy, textural ambience and muscular electronica. This beautifully packaged and boxed double album is the first of a series and uniquely features only artists from the Just Music label - including Jon Hopkins, Honeyroot, Future Loop Foundation, Dan Arborise, and many more - whose artist albums are all beautifully illustrated in the accompanying 24 page booklet. Both the Acoustic CD1 and the Beats CD2 are lovingly sequenced and mixed by DJ Ben Mynott to create an exquisite and total Just Music listening experience.

"The mix is further evidence that right now, this label is probably the most on the ball - not just musically but emotionally - on the entire planet." Pete Lawrence (Big Chill founder)

Just Music artists all have exceptional artistic and musical ability. From the ambient mastery of Jon Hopkins ("musical genius" IDJ) through the chilled beats of Honeyroot, ("one of the best albums of the year." Future Music), the composition of Future Loop Foundation ( "epic downbeat"" DJ Magazine)to the acoustic beauty of Dan Arborise , ("beguiling acoustic guitar" UNCUT) all of Just Music's artist roster share a depth to their music - whether they draw on their background in classical or electronica or from their all encompassing roots level musical lifestyle.

This compilation succinctly expresses what Just Music stands for as a label, and how the artists form the label as a whole.

"the understated irony of the label's name is the essence of its appeal…at the end of the day, it may just be music, but in this case with a rare power to quietly shake the soul." Pete Lawrence (Big Chill founder)

This double CD album stands as an artifact of true quality at a time when music is re-assessing its own value…

"Anyone open to quality music should turn to Just Music, and if you're reading this, then hopefully you already have. Spread the word and support the album" DJ Ben Mynott"

See the full piece here

Red Blooded Women - Record Of The Day!

"Boutique electro label Planet Clique release the taster EP of new girlband Red Blooded Women. The trio is already picking up early coverage from the likes of Popjustice and getting a good reaction at club level, as well as some major label interest. The strong electro influences makes them one of the more interesting girlband prospects of recent times. Red Blooded Women are available for publishing and records. Catch them at Water Rats tonight. JF
London gig: August 4, Water Rats WC1 8pm"

Just Music Café Acoustic Beats review on Subba Cultcha

Great review for "Acoustic And Beats" on Subba Cultcha;

"The label Just Music seeks to go back to basics and in this case brings the listener some of the best chilled out music on offer from artists such as Honey Root, Padma and Jon Hopkins. It was sequenced and mixed by Big Chill DJ Ben Mynott.

Disc one gives us acoustic sounds but has its electric moments too. Highlights include digitonal’s ‘Gone,’ which sounds like your granddad talking over some beautiful instrumentation. It is followed by the epic downbeat of Future Loop foundation’s ‘Everything As It Should Be.’ Laroca’s ‘Pastoral’ does exactly what is says on the tin. While listening you feel like you are wandering through an enchanted forest. The next track ‘Fairytale,’ is ambience personified while the clarity of the vocal on Arborise’s ‘Take Heart In Your Hope/Paths’ is a joy to behold.

Disc two is dominated by beats but starts with the gently strummed guitar which features on Future loop Foundation’s ‘Sunshine Philosophy.’ Accompanying tracks include the chilled beats of Honeyroot and the delicate guitar embellishments of Leo Abrahams.

If you need to de stress, run a hot bath and put this album on. I think you’ll find it is quite the most relaxing thing you’ve ever heard."

Sonny J "Can't Stop Moving" Mirwais Mix, Record Of The Day!

Sonny J's remixed "Can't Stop Moving" is today's Record Of The Day!

"Can't Stop Moving is a track we first featured when , Sonny J was unsigned back in May last year. Since then, album 'Disastro' on Stateside has picked up critical praise and now Can't Stop Moving gets a full release. French producer Mirwais' subtle but effective remix of the song has given it momentum at radio that the track hasn't enjoyed previously. R1 have added this version to their Upfront list 6 weeks before release, which is the first time they've playlisted Sonny J. It's also a Greg James Record of the Week at R1 and is on the Kiss upfront list. The video has been added to Box and Bubble Hits among others. A deserved rejuvenation for an irresistible dance pop track."

Click here to visit the Record Of The Day forum

Travis Announce New Single, Album and UK Tour

Having scored a No. 1 on the indie singles chart with their limited edition J Smith EP, Travis are pleased to announce the release of a new single Something Anything on September 15th, followed by a 12 date UK tour in the lead up to the release of their new album Ode To J. Smith on September 29th.

Something Anything sees Travis mine a seam of tough beat led grooves and guitar licks, landing someplace between the breakthrough stomp of Good Feeling and garage band of All I Wanna Do Is Rock. For the video, the band team up once more with Michael Baldwin – who directed all the videos for The Boy With No Name – and take Andy's driving guitar riff as the centre piece for a video that sees a 10ft tall Andy tearing into a solo that leaves the rest of the band suitably awestruck.

The single will be released on the band's very own Red Telephone Box label and will be available on 7”, CD and as a download. Additional tracks include a cover of The Kinks classic Lola and two new songs all unavailable elsewhere. Track listings are as follows:

Something Anything CD / Digital download:
01: Something Anything
02: Tail Of The Tiger
03: Used To Belong

Something Anything 7” Vinyl:
A: Something Anything
B: Lola

UK Tour Dates / Pre-sale
Travis have been showcasing songs from Ode To J Smith at selective festival and club dates across Europe and most recently the Far East. A full UK tour has now been lined up for the autumn coinciding with the album’s release.

Pre-sale tickets for these shows will be available from 9am, Thursday 31st July at:

http://www.gigsandtours.com/?s=travis&site=pretravis

General sales start 9am Friday 1st August from www.gigsandtours.com or the 24 hour CC line on 0871 2200 260. Full UK tour dates are as follows:

22 SEP: INVERNESS, IRONWORKS
23 SEP: ABERDEEN, MUSIC HALL
25 SEP: EDINBURGH, PICTURE HOUSE
28 SEP: MANCHESTER, THE RITZ
29 SEP: LIVERPOOL, ACADEMY
30 SEP: WOLVERHAMPTON, WULFRUN HALL
02 OCT: NEWCASTLE, UNIVERSITY
03 OCT: NORWICH, UEA
04 OCT: PORTSMOUTH, PYRAMIDS CENTRE
06 OCT: BATH, PAVILLION
07 OCT: SHEFFIELD, LEADMILL
08 OCT: LONDON, ASTORIA

THE NEW ALBUM
Ode To J Smith is Travis’s loudest, edgiest and most arresting record since their debut. Written in 5 weeks and recorded in just 14 days, it’s the sound of a band re-born, re-inspired and re-energised.

“we wanted this record to have some rough edges. In the past we might have been guilty of making really beautiful things that were so smooth you almost slipped off them. You can’t say that about this one. We really pushed ourselves. It’s like prog-pop; lots happening in about three minutes” - Dougie.

Ode to J. Smith will be released on Sept 29th with full details to be announced shortly.

Red Blooded Women - Virgin Media's One's To Watch!

Virgin Media's feature on the up and coming girl groups, featuring Red Blooded Women

"Name: Red Blooded Women
Who: Signed to UK indie label Planet Clique, this feisty trio claim to have thrown out the rule book to make pop that's "a little bit awkward and edgy".
Sounds like: Eighties electro-pop with one eye firmly on the club dancefloor and a whiff of real credibility.
Listen out for: Colour Me Dirty - just like fellow Brits The Saturdays, they've had a go at sampling Yazoo (Don't Go)."

Click here to see the full feature

Digitonal "Save Your Light For Darker Days" New Noise Review

Great review for Digitonal's album from New Noise;

"To some the subtle nuances will be missed as it will appear very samey and merely an experience in multiple tracks performing the same function. To others it will be a beautiful array of ambience, classical ideals, symphonic arrangements and a reworking of the electronica style that will bring new life into a scene crammed full of pretenders who offer little else but formulaic rehashes of what has gone before yet screams out for a hefty slice of something pushing towards originality.

Whether listened to in the background or the foreground this is aural pleasure par excellence. At times lush and sublime, and at others intense and enveloping."

Click here to read the full review

Bebo Homepage : Basshunter's "Angel In The Night" LIVE

Basshunter's "Angel In The Night", taken from the number 1 album "Now You're Gone" is featured on Bebo's music homepage - its a live recording of the track, filmed infront of 100's of lucky Bebo fans who'd entered a competition to be there.

Eric Prydz "Pjanoo" - This Summer's Soundtrack

Its already on the B list at Radio 1 and has been record of the week on three different shows - its also playlisted at Capital, Kiss and Galaxy, number 1 on the Shazam chart and its not out until the end of August.

Here's the official press release - the full video will be coming next week.

Eric Prydz "Pjanoo"
Download 25th August, In Shops 1st September
Data Records 200th release

• Playlisted at Radio 1, Kiss, Capital and Galaxy over 2 months before release
• One of the hottest pre-release singles of 2008.
• Pete Tong’s ‘Essential New Tune’ - Zane Lowe’s ‘Single Of The Week’ - Jo Whiley’s ‘Record Of The Week’.
• Cool Cuts No.1 - Buzz Chart No.1

As one of the most feted dance artists of the decade, Eric Prydz has achieved immense critical and commercial acclaim. A household name with No.1 and No.2 UK hit singles under his belt, Prydz simultaneously turns out bleeding-edge house and techno for the world’s most respected dancefloors. Each release is an event; ‘Pjanoo’ is his next single, and we’re guessing you’ll have heard it by now…

As with every record that bears his name, ‘Pjanoo’, and its beautiful piano–led hook, first spread through the clubs and blogs like a virus. It was playlisted at Radio 1, Kiss, Capital and Galaxy over 2 months before release, and is currently one of the hottest pre-release singles of 2008. Plaudits to date include: Pete Tong’s Essential New Tune, Zane Lowe’s Single Of The Week, Record Of The Week for Jo Whiley, and numerous others.

His last single on Data, the ubiquitous ‘Proper Education’, had the official blessing of Pink Floyd; it became the soundtrack to a million dancefloors and took up residency on national daytime radio, while the video and its on-point eco message attracted newspaper headlines and primetime video slots alike. Greenpeace has also used it as part of their global campaign for the past year. ‘Pjanoo’ now looks set to continue what’s been an unrivalled run of landmark dance records.

Though he’s one of the world’s most respected DJ/producers, Brixton-based Prydz isn’t bothered by fame or chart hits (he’s never pursued a record deal or sent in a demo). Well-known for his independent ethos he’s turned the very notion of the ‘underground’ on its head. His three labels PRYDA, PRYDA FRIENDS and Mouseville are positively brimming with sought-after cuts, and between them spawn worldwide club smashes, new talent, and harder-edged techno alike.

Remixes come from Fred Falke, Guy J, and Afterlife.

Velvet Featured As Headline on The Sun Online

Velvet is featured on the Music Homepage, as the headline piece!

"Sexy snaps from Swede singer

IF these sizzling snaps don’t brighten up your weekend, I’m not sure what will.
Swedish beauty VELVET has outsold her fellow sexy chart-topper SEPTEMBER in their Scandinavian homeland - and it’s easy to see why after jam-packing her video with a host of gorgeous models.

In fact, her original vid had to be re-edited to tone it down, as it was deemed too risqué for daytime TV.

Velvet has already notched up several hits, including Deja vu, Mi Amore and Don't Stop Movin', while her debut album Finally has cemented her status as Sweden's pop-queen.

Her current track Fix Me is already a summer anthem over in Spanish and Greek clubs and is now one of the most requested tracks in UK clubland.

And judging by her blonde locks and top-notch figure, it's easy to see why.

The single is out digitally on August 11 and hits shops on August 18"

Click here to see the feature

When Holy Moly! Met Basshunter!

"When we Googled Basshunter, we found a picture of him with his willy in a girl's mouth (amongst other places) so when the opportunity to chat to the Swedish chart-topper came up, we jumped at it. Watch as he tells us about teenage orgies, his fantasy MILF and how he uses computers to pull girls. "Having sex, being drunk in a big orgy, is very common in Sweden..."

Now where's the number for the Swedish embassy..."

Sonny J "Can't Stop Moving" Mirwais Mix!

Heres the re-edited video for the new Mirwais mix of Sonny J's Can't Stop Moving!

The Sun : Rappers Egged During Filming

Great little news piece on the Sun Online regarding the shooting of the DJ Q Feat MC Bonez video, for the track "You Wot!" (out this week)

"BAD reviews, being booed onstage and having water bottles thrown at you are pretty soul-destroying for any musician.
But two stars suffered the consequences of a hateful crowd after being EGGED.

DJ Q, from BBC's 1Xtra, and MC BONEZ were filming the video for their latest single in the East End of London when a local gang rocked up and started pelting everyone with eggs.

The kids wanted them 'off their turf' because 'they didn't have their permission' to be there.

But to add insult to injury, after the twosome had finished shooting and moved onto their next location, another group of tearaways did exactly the same.



The musicians soldiered on and eventually went inside to finish filming.

When they emerged a couple of hours later the road, and one of the crew who bravely stayed outside to act as security, were covered in eggs.

It had got so out of hand that a local resident had called the police.

The coppers turned up, but without any solid evidence of who threw what they were powerless to do anything.

However they did make one arrest - the resident who called them in the first place, who got irate that nothing could be done to stop the kids.

The single You Wot! is out this week"

Click here to see the feature!

Red Blooded Women Featured on Popjustice Homepage

"Red Blooded Women are releasing their first single next month - it's 'You Made Your Bed', which we featured as a Song Of The Day a few months ago.

The really quite amazing Rochelle have done a really quite amazing remix. There are some other remixes as well but we have lost the CD and are therefore unable to fill you in on how amazing they are.

To go with the single release Red Blooded Women have made their first video. Well, it's sort of their first - they made one but it was shit so they made another one for £300 and it turned out to be a lot better.

This is what it looks like.



We sat in a pub recently and had a chat with the girls about this and that. Our findings were:

1. They are nice.
2. They are funny.
3. One of them is - and this is not a phrase we throw around often - literally cock crazy. Actually demented.

The End."

Garage Classics Vol 2 : Ibiza Competition & The Sun!

To celebrate the release of the Garage Classics Volume 2 Summer Edition, we've got the label together with The Sun, to offer a trip to Ibiza for the closing parties!!

"Here's your chance to win a trip to Ibiza to go to the closing party of DOWN:LOAD at San Antonio's stunning Es Paradis nightclub.

To celebrate the launch of the Garage Classics Volume II Summer Edition, Ministry of Sound are giving away a VIP trip to the DOWN:LOAD closing party on Sunday, September 14.

DOWN:LOAD is the hottest and biggest baseline night in Ibiza.

The first prize includes return flights for two to the island, five nights accommodation and VIP tickets to the club. The lucky winner and 10 runners-up will receive copies of the Garage Classics Volume II Summer Edition Mixed by the Wideboys, released on Ministry of Sound and in the shops on 28th July.

CD1 features the sounds of Ayia Napa, plus MC Majestic adding rhymes throughout. CD2 has tracks from the white island Ibiza and CD3 is packed full of old skool classics – over 50 tracks, including exclusive intro’s to each CD from The Wideboys!!

Celebrating the mass appeal of Garage music in all its forms, these are the sounds enjoyed on the dancefloors of the two biggest party island destinations in the world - Ayia Napa and Ibiza.

DOWN:LOAD are proud to be the first ever Bassline residency in Ibiza.

The biggest Bassline DJs on the scene play at the closing night including H Two O, Jamie Duggan, Shaun 'Banger' Scott, Nev Wright, The Wideboys, DJ Q (BBC 1xtra), Agent X, Boy Better Know (JME, Skepta, Maximum), Chewy and many more!

Competition ends Monday July 28, 2008"

Click here to see the feature, and enter the competition!!

DJ Q "You Wot" Featured on Hook Up Blog

DJ Q Featuring MC Bonez "You Wot!" features on MySpace's Hook Up blog today - the single is available in shops this week

Basshunter "I'd Like To Work With Robbie Williams" Mirror Interview

Basshunter's interview with the Mirror can be seen by clicking here

Basshunter's album knocks Coldplay off No. 1 Spot!

He's done it - Basshunter's debut UK album "Now You're Gone" knocked Coldplay's massive 4th album off the UK number one spot.. :)