Mercury Prize Nominees Announced
Associated 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 AM The Bravery Recording Again
Associated artist: The Bravery
Source: Aversion

"The band that hipsters -- and, oddly, The Killers -- love to hate is back in the studio. The Bravery's headed into the studio to work on its sophomore effort, a still-untitled affair, with producer Brendan O'Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Rage Against the Machine). No track listing or release date has been pegged down for the effort." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Franz Ferdinand Plays on Children Songs Album
Associated 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 Yorke & Arctic Monkeys For Mercury Prize
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 Foo Fighters Plan Another Acoustic Finale
Associated artist: Foo Fighters
Source: liveDaily

"The Foo Fighters apparently are in no hurry to plug in their instruments. The group, which last month announced what it said would be the final dates of its current unplugged tour, has tacked on a couple of new shows." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The Bravery Begin Studio Work on New Album
Associated artist: The Bravery
Source: NME

"The Bravery have begun work on their second album. Having played only one UK date this year, the band have linked up with producer Brendan O'Brien for sessions in Atlanta, Georgia." FULL STORY

posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Chili Peppers & The Who Head Baltimore V Fest Bill
Associated artist: The Raconteurs
Source: Billboard

"The Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Who will headline the U.S. version of the Virgin Festival, presented by Virgin Mobile and set for Sept. 23 at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore." FULL STORY

posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Watch Foo Fighters Play Show of their Career
Associated artist: Foo Fighters
Source: Jive Magazine

"85,000 screaming fans crammed into London’s Hyde Park to see the Foo Fighters play the largest show of their 11-year history. Watch the live performance exclusively on..." FULL STORY

posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Artic Monkeys Leak Gossip on Bassist's Leave
Associated 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 AM Franz Ferdinand Write Dedication Song
Associated 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 AM