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 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: Death Cab for Cutie
Source: CMJ
"The charity bracelet trend has finally hit the indie rock world, and no, we don't mean those black plastic wristbands you bought to support Hot Topic." FULL STORY
posted July 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Death Cab for Cutie
Source: CMJ
"Austin-based Spoon is heading out this summer on what might be best described as a mini-excursion." FULL STORY
posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Artic Monkeys Leak Gossip on Bassist's LeaveAssociated 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: 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 AM Bleeding Kansas Festival Hurts So GoodAssociated artist: Death Cab for Cutie
Source: Billboard
"Death Cab For Cutie, Keane and Broken Social Scene will lead the bill for the first Bleeding Kansas festival, to be held Aug. 5 at Burcham Park in Lawrence, Kan." FULL STORY
posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Bloc Party
Source: NME
"In a letter to fans, the group have revealed that it features R'n'B beats, strings and double drum kits. Posting on their official fan space, bassist Gordon Moakes said: "Bloc Party have finished a month at Grouse Lodge in County Westmeath in Ireland laying down licks and chops for the next record." FULL STORY
posted June 28, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Bloc Party
Source: NME
"V Festival has released extra tickets for its star-studded event. The festival is headlined by Radiohead and Morrissey, and also features Beck, Bloc Party and Kasabian." FULL STORY
posted June 27, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Bright Eyes
Source: Aversion
"Bright Eyes has broken work on the follow-up to a pair of albums released last year. Bright Eyes principal Conor Oberst told MTV News that his act had broken ground on a new album. The still-untitled effort is tentatively slated to show up in spring from Saddle Creek." FULL STORY
posted June 26, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM
