Associated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: Billboard
"Only eight days after its release, Radiohead frontman Thom Yoke's solo debut "The Eraser" (XL) was installed today (July 18) as the bookmakers' joint favorite for the 2006 Nationwide Mercury Prize alongside alternative rock quartet the Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not."" FULL STORY
posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Franz Ferdinand Plays on Children Songs AlbumAssociated artist: Franz Ferdinand
Source: NME
"Franz Ferdinand are set to feature on "The Colours Are Brighter", an album of children's songs curated by Belle & Sebastian." FULL STORY
posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Mercury Prize Nominees AnnouncedAssociated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: MTV
"Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not," Thom Yorke's "The Eraser" and Muse's "Black Holes and Revelations" are among the nominees for the 14th annual Mercury Prize, awarded to the year's best British album." FULL STORY
posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: System of a Down
Source: HipHopDX
"You may have heard of System of a Down. The successful rock band has been making alternative chart toppers for years. Although few would concider them for a Hip-Hop record, one of the group members is set to be on one of Hip-Hop's most anticipated albums of the year." FULL STORY
posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: NME
"Arctic Monkeys have finally spoken out about ex-bass player Andy Nicholson's departure." FULL STORY
posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Franz Ferdinand
Source: PlayLouder
"Franz Ferdinand rather controversially acknowleged their indebtedness to the chappy who shot their namesake and inadvertantly started the First World War at the EXIT Festival last night." FULL STORY
posted July 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: NME
"They'll feature on their new single Arctic Monkeys will release their first ever cover versions in August. Their new single, 'Leave Before The Lights Come On', will feature the two covers, one of which will be their version of an old song and the other a cover of a track by one of their favourite groups." FULL STORY
posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: NME
"Arctic Monkeys are preparing for their summer festival dates following the departure of bassist Andy Nicholson - and we want to know how you feel about the new developments." FULL STORY
posted June 22, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: PlayLouder
"We all knew anyway, but just to confirm, Andy Nicholson has left the Arctic Monkeys. Apparently he was suffering from fatigue, though that's not the half of it." FULL STORY
posted June 20, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM One Less Arctic MonkeyAssociated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: E! Online
"Bassist Andy Nicholson won't be touring with the Arctic Monkeys in June or going anywhere else with them, either." FULL STORY
posted June 20, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM