ALPHABEAT!

Lots of fantastic news from the Danish pop band sensation Alphabeat!

Once defined by PopJustice as “Madonna meets Shannon with Black Box keyboards and a sped-up 90's Scandipop backbeat”, Alphabeat formed in 2002 but released their first single “Fascination” in 2007. Their second single “10,000 nights” reached an amazing number 2 at the UK single charts.

After playing a COMPLETELY sold-out tour in the UK in 2008 (and more than 160 gig in a year), the band has signed a contract with Polydor. What else, Alphabeat has now been asked by Lady Gaga to join her 2010 tour across the UK & Ireland! Such an exciting step up for the band and definitely a show not to miss out!

Their newest single “the Spell” has been released last month and it’s already proving a big success, with lots of badass mash-ups currently being recorded. Keep checking this space for more updates!

What else, the newest album “the Spell” is due to be released in March 2010. We can’t wait to hear it, sounds very promising. In the meantime, check out this remix of “the Spell” by the Magistrates http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=Z01QMWZKMGtoeVpFQlE9PQ

Aaaand last but not least if you haven’t done so already, check out the new widget application J

http://www.clearspring.com/widgets/4ac49ec8687c0cee

Have a good weekend everyone!

Teenagers In Tokyo

TEENAGERS IN TOKYO are neither Teenagers nor in Tokyo.

The Four girls met whilst at school and sang cover versions of their favourite songs. The first being Daft Punks "Da Funk".

Ten years later they are now working with BAT FOR LASHES producer on the Sydney bands debut album due for release in 2010.

Their label Back Yard is responsible for the success of bands such as CHROMEO and THE GOSSIP and the band have shared a stage with artists such as CSS, THE SLITS, and VAN SHE. Now based in London, the indie pop outfit are doing a string of dates round the UK and have asked Traffic to help support them on tour.

If you're interested in teaming on any of the venues - go to the facebook Traffic fan page for available dates and email us at info@trafficmarketing.co.uk with your choice.

You can listen to Teenagers in Tokyo on their myspace www.myspace.com/teenagersintokyo

La Roux with Ou Est Le Swimming Pool

After the success of their self titled Mercury Nominated album LA ROUX are embarking on a new UK tour!

LA ROUX are an English electropop “synth duo” band made up of singer and synth player Elly Jackson and co-writer and co-producer Ben Langmaid ‘La Roux’ comes from the French for ‘red-haired one’ (‘la rouge’) referring to Jackson’s distinctive hairstyle.

2009 has so far seen LA ROUX bring you the hits “Quicksand”, “Bullet Proof” and “In For The Kill”, who knows what she has in store next!

After the success of their self titled Mercury Nominated album LA ROUX are embarking on a new UK tour!

LA ROUX are an English electropop “synth duo” band made up of singer and synth player Elly Jackson and co-writer and co-producer Ben Langmaid ‘La Roux’ comes from the French for ‘red-haired one’ (‘la rouge’) referring to Jackson’s distinctive hairstyle.

2009 has so far seen LA ROUX bring you the hits “Quicksand”, “Bullet Proof” and “In For The Kill”, who knows what she has in store next!

Fresh off the Alphabeat tour and basking in the praise their debut single "Dance The Way I Feel" is generating, OU EST LE SWIMMING POOL will be joining LA ROUX on their UK dates.

To celebrate this OU EST LE SWIMMING POOL will be filming an tour diary on behalf of BOXFRESH. I f you'd like to see what the boys have been getting up to go to www.myboxfresh.com

You can check LA ROUX out on myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/larouxuk
and OU EST LE SWIMMING POOL at: www.myspace.com/ouestleswimmingpool

Codiene Velvet Club

Jon Lawler, who is best known for being in THE FRATELLIS, is now part of a new superband named CODEINE VELVET CLUB. Fronted by THE FRATELLIS lead singer and burlesque style singer Lou Hickey. Described as a mix between Nancy Sinatra and a Rock n Roll band they new act is one not to be missed.

They're debut single "Vanity Kills" is available from 23/11/09 or you could head to their website http://www.codeinevelvetclub.com/news/ for some exclusive free downloads.

Check out their myspace at: www.myspace.com/codienevelvetclub

Delphic Are Back!

Earlier in the year Traffic were proud to bring you an opportunity to see DELPHIC in action. If you missed them, don't worry they are back!

To date DELPHIC has supported some huge acts such as LA ROUX, BLOC PARTY, FRIENDLY FIRES and ORBITAL.

Their new album ACOLYTE is released in January and no doubt thew will be previewing some great new tunes on their tour.

Kicking off their tour in Birmingham on the 4th of December, DELPHIC dates are going to go quick so get involved whilst you can!

Graffiti 6

Graffiti 6 is a collaboration between Jamie Scott and Tommy D. Both successful in their own rights, in early summer 2008 Jamie went to Tommys studio and they soon realised that mixing their sounds and styles together could create something new and exciting they both loved working on.


Jamie has previously toured with Alicia Keys, whilst Tommy has worked with the likes of Kanye West and Michael and Janet Jackson. Their song "Stare in to the Sun" was used by The Sun newspaper in their summer advert, so you may not yet realise that you have heard of Graffiti 6, but with talent and a sound like this, soon everyone will know them.


Check out Graffiti 6 at their Myspace page www.myspace.com/graffiti6.

Hadouken!

Last week we announced that Traffic were lucky enough to be teaming for Hadouken! Fresh off the back of their new release the "M.A.D" E.P Hadouken! are about to bring their music to the people.

The tour is proving popular amongst teamer's, but we still have a few dates left. Kicking off at London's newest night club Matter on the 13th, Hadouken will be bringing their unusual sound and style to a venue near you.

The bands unusual name comes from a special throwing fireball attack from the video game "Street Fighter". Having previously appeared on the same bill as Crystal Castles and Does It Offend You Yeah?, Hadouken! have been described by Drowned In Sound as "Seem(ing) to have more to say, possessing some easy-on-the-ear hip hop phrasing and rapid light beats". Good news for you and good news for us!

If you're interested in teaming at one of the Hadouken! gigs check out the dates and venues they are covering on traffics fan page then email your chosen date and contact details to info@trafficmarketing.co.uk

Boxfresh

Last Thursday the office was invited to the launch of the new Boxfresh collection. Never ones to pass up the chance of maybe getting some free goodies, we had an office field trip down to Old Street to see the new collection and we can proudly say it doesn't disappoint! New styles and great fits whilst still keeping that Boxfresh feel.

Whilst there we got to catch up with some old faces and meet some new including some contributors including Same Teens and Murkage Cartel. If you haven't been to the Boxfresh website yet, you're missing out! Get the latest news from Geo, JP and Art Rocker. Download Mix tapes from the likes of Mix Mag. Enter competitions to win, amongst others, a mini guitar, and find out the latest events from Pete Fowler or The Winter Kicks.

Become a fan of Boxfresh on Facebook or check out their website www.myboxfresh.com Its well worth a look!

Mumford and Sons

Traffic were lucky enough to team for Mumford and Sons on their recent U.K. tour and we are pleased to hear, following the release of their debut album “Sigh No More”, their track “Winter Winds” has been selected as one of four potential Record of the Week on Radio 2’s Radcliffe and Maconie show. The winner gets their song played every day the following week.

Vote “Winter Winds” as Record of the Week - polls opens tomorrow, so get voting!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/the-radcliffe-and-maconie-show/pick-and-mix/


Thats not all Mumford and Sons have been up to. From November 2nd NME started publishing a weekly chart countdown compiled by the Official Charts Company. The NME Chart will appear across all of the NME platforms reaching an estimated 1.1m people a week!
The Chart will be a top 40 based on both physical and download sales of tracks that feature on the NME Radio play list. Mumford and Sons track “Little Lion Man” went in straight at Number 10, which is great news. A big well done from everyone at Traffic!

Hadouken!

Grindie band Hadouken! are back! The band’s unusual name comes from a special move - a throwing fireball attack called “the Hadouken” (surge fist) – in the video game “Street Fighter” . Having previously appeared in the same bill as Crystal Castles and Does It Offend You Yeah? Hadouken!, “Seem to have more to say though, possessing some easy-on-the-ear hip-hop phrasing and rapid light beats” (Drowned In Sound), which is why we are pleased to be part of their upcoming UK tour.

With the release of their M.A.D E.P out now including new tracks “Something Very Bad” and “Ugly” as well as some remixes of “M.A.D” by their favourite producers, there are going to be prove popular so be quick! After all Mike Skinner gave them their first play!

Check out Hadouken! at their myspace page for more info on the band: http://www.myspace.com/hadouken

For more info on how to team for one of Hadouken!s dates go to the Traffic Fan Page!

The old boys are back in town...

So got some rather good news, hope you agree : )

Wolfmother are back in the country, only for a one off London show though. Witness the performance of tracks from their latest (2nd) album 'Cosmic Egg' at The Coronet (Elephant and Castle) on October 21st.

FOLLOW US on Facebook to find out more... Or you can go directly the facebook event page.


The Twang...

Although they formed way back in 2001, it wasn't until back in 2007 with the release of debut album Love It When I Feel Like This, with singles such as Wide Awake and Either Way, that the band finally hit the recognition they had been gathering throughout their home town of Birmingham.

Although they fell off the radar for a while, the Twang returned this year with easily their best material to date in the form of new album Jewellery Quarter, which no doubt means another sold out run of shows.

If you would like to street team at any of these events and get free tickets for your troubles. Get in touch!

FACEBOOK EVENT.


And finally The King Blues kick off this year's Autumn tour on 1st October.

If you haven't heard of them before he's what their label Island says of them: "Right from the get-go The King Blues’ music has defied convention. Unafraid to mix up dub bass lines, doo-wop a cappella songs, ska rhythms, Lonnie Donegan-styled skiffle, British folk and gritty poetry, theirs is a stripped-down, hot-wired one where ukuleles, acoustic guitars and melodicas feature heavily. It is punk music as it was intended – engaging, forward-thinking, all-encompassing."

FACEBOOK EVENT.
JOIN STREET TEAM.

Check them on the myspace bus at our CAMDEN CRAWL!
MySpace Bus @ Camden Crawl 2009 - The King Blues

NEW boys in town!

Ed's ones to watch...

Bombay Bicycle Club.

Bombay Bicycle Club release their astonishing debut album I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose (recorded by Jim Abbiss), a beautifully literate and ambitious debut. From the dizzying My Bloody Valentine/M83 swoops and morning-after ruefulness of the LP’s opening song to the open-tuned, Appalachian folk feel of the record’s closing track, the album thrums with subtle invention and quiet emotional intensity. Fans of Bloc Party, Broken Social Scene and Bon Iver - or any mildly sensitive soul with a fondness for ricocheting guitar chords will be utterly beguiled. Indie rock rarely gets to enjoy its innocence these days, but Bombay Bicycle Club know that’s exactly what makes it precious. Simply love them!

First caught them at Offset and I'm now officially hooked! Can't wait to see them again live very very soon!!

MYSPACE.
STREET TEAM EVENT.

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Goldhawks.

Have no idea where these guys have popped out from, but they must be good if they're supporting THE TEMPER TRAP (my new favourite band) on their 9 date UK tour. As well as holding their own weekly month long residency at the Ginglik in Sheppard's Bush, holding host to no other than Blood Red Shoes, the Maccabees and Maximo Park!

CHECK OUT their MYSPACE for their free download track, "1996".
STREET TEAM EVENT.

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Ed x

THE CRIBS are back!

The Cribs are pleased to announce details of UK dates this Autumn. due to coincide with the release of their new album 'Ignore The Ignorance', which has just been released on Wichita Recordings.


The band gave up a Summer full of festivals, a first in their seven year history as band - instead deciding to remain ensconced in Los Angeles mixing the album -their fourth and first with new guitarist Johnny Marr - at Seedy Underbelly Studio with Nick Launay (Yeah Yeah Yeahs , Arcade Fire, PiL). According to NME it is the the bands' "finest album yet", including several tracks that were debuted live earlier this year when the band played a short series of shows in February... tracks include ’We Were Aborted’,’Hari Kari’ and ‘Cheat On Me'...

Listen to the whole album streamed on NME: http://www.nme.com/news/the-cribs/46961

And get yourselves down to one of the rather eagerly anticipated shows w/support from Adam Green. CLICK HERE for the link to our facebook event page...

Annie Mac Presents...

Annie Mac and her Annie Mac Presents events are travelling at full steam ahead right now and becoming a tour de force of the club scene.

The shows allow Annie to curate an even bigger line up, including more live acts than ever before. Her status as scene queen really allows her to use her magic touch to give fresh and exciting artists a bigger platform to shine.

We've got a load of dates of hers in October/November, check out the facebook for more details...

Man, I Love Asher Roth... by Korein Browne

Street teaming gets you places you've never been.. And probably wouldn't go otherwise..

This time it took me to Scala, a little bar/club in Kings Cross.. [Somewhere I would never have gone..] To see Asher Roth.. [Someone I would have never had seen..]

OMFG!

Asher Roth is actual amazement..!
He's just brilliant.. *sigh*
Wonderful..

If you haven't heard of him yet, then take a look at his song..
I Love College




I'm starting to believe that he is my new crush..

He grabbed my hand and we had a moment.. While he was On Stage..
[Actually this happened multiple times.. Whilst he was On Stage..]
He pulled me onstage.. On Stage.. [Ahh!]
I danced with him.. On Stage..
I met him outside afterwards..
And he said that he noticed me, when he was On Stage..

After telling him that I was on his street team.. He thanked me..
He said that I was the only reason that he's over here, and without my help it wouldn't be possible..
Obviously he meant all of his street teamers, but I felt that I was representing..
And it made me feel a little special.. And can't a girl feel special for once..?

The gig was so live.. It was LIVE!

Oh wow, am I not extremely electric at the moment..
And I'm feeling very giddy.. [Yes, it's a world.. Google it..]

I'm really buzzing at the moment.. Do you feel it..?

I'm feeling electric.. Very electric indeed..

I really don't think this is the last you've heard of Asher Roth..
Especially if I have anything to do with it..

Erik Hassle. Birmingham/O2 Academy 3/18th August

by Tom Fazakerley


I rolled up to the Academy at 6.00 as stated and phoned James the tour manager, there was no answer at first but after the sound check he came outside and invited me into Academy 3.

We had a little chat about music, then after some mega tummy rumbling he decided to treat us both to a McDonalds, then we prepared for the arrival of the public...

I got to meet Erik Hassle after the gig and he seemed a really genuine guy, again had a little music chat and let him know how much I enjoyed the gig and couldn’t actually wait for the album.

(I can’t recall the name but song number 3 of the set SHOULD be really big, it could easily become a modern day anthem and fit straight in there amongst the likes of Mr Brightside etc. If it doesn’t....it is a crime!!!)

At the show me and my teaming partner sat at the back of the venue taking notes about the band and the Warm up acts. There was only maybe 30 people at the gig in total, and most of them were friends of Abi Lanigan the first act, who was fantastic....a really strong voice from such a little person. A mix of Imogen Heap, Florence of the machine and Dolores O'Riordan (ex lead singer of the Cranberries).

The second act was a guy called Dan Whitehouse who was a local ‘Brummie dude’ who was a chilled out, well thought out acoustic act with sounds of Snow Patrol front man Gary Lightbody.

Dan covered ‘Message in a box’ and did it proud...one of my favourite songs ever!!

Then Erik Hassle came on and pretty much blew the intimate sized crowd away. Everyone there thoroughly enjoyed it. If he doesn’t break through and make it....i really don’t know what’s wrong with the music industry today. Really glad to have court him at such an early stage in his career at this really intimate venue!

more Boxfresh... fancy interning?

Just been sent a message from Boxfresh. They're on the look out for a new summer intern/Field representative. Please read on for more info...

Are you a marketing/Fashion/Music graduate who is finding it difficult to gain experience in the industry you are interested in? Or maybe just a hardworking urban culture enthusiast? Boxfresh are offering a position within the company for an out in the thick of it field rep.

Your roles will include:

- Attending Exhibitions/Partys/raves
- Keeping an ear to the ground on all forthcoming events and reporting back to the Creative Director with what is going on.
- Spreading the word on the services Boxfresh offer face to face with new promoters and clients.
- Maintaining certain areas of the website

What you get?:

- Valuable experience with an established marketing and promo company dealing with a huge list of major name clients.
- 2 days travel a week in London paid for
- Guest list to all events
- Boxfresh e-mail account and business card.

Requirements:

- You must have a laptop and internet access!
- You must live in London!
- You must have a digital camera!
- You must have an extremely compotent knowledge of the urban music and fashion "scenes" in London and the UK.
- You must be aware of all relevant blogs, forums and social networking sites.
- You must have an outgoing and friendly personality, and not be afraid to get involved!
- You must think outside the box and be prepared to go the extra mile if necessary!

If this sounds like you then get in touch with us!
Please email hannah@trafficmarketing.co.uk, including a CV and cover letter.

Thanks.

Delphic.

Where have you been lately? If you haven’t heard of Delphic?!

They’ve been causing stir since releasing their first Single, Counterpart (a seven minute long blend of minimal techno and “guitar” music) back in April this year and will be following this up with the release of their second single Momentary (on Polydor) at the end of this month.


Talking recently to Clash Magazine the Manchester born three-piece said themselves; “We see it as our job to put dance music back on the map. We want to make music for massive warehouse parties.” And that’s exactly what I want to listen to! Check out their latest video for the single Momentary itself:



With a LOAD of dates booked in to push this, including; supporting Orbital in September, headlining French label, Kitsun Maison’s UK tour in October as well as supporting none other than Bloc Party in November, the guys set on the path of a meteoric rise to super stardom. And why not throw support slots for Friendly Fires on 3rd September in St. Albans and for La Roux at her Scala show in London on 10th.

CATCH them before everybody else does!

BOXFRESH.

Just wanted to bring to your attention, some AWESOME COMPETITIONS that our friends from Boxfresh have been putting together to help advertise their new website www.myboxfresh.co.uk

Check out these two...

Bedroom Dj Comp Are you up for the AMAZING chance to have your track licensed and released by the world renounced dance music label Global Underground.



PLUS

Boxfresh are offering one lucky winner the chance to pick the brains of the director Eran Creevy, one of the best of British film directors working today, as well as giving the winner £250 worth of Boxfresh clobber and signed film memorobilia from his most recent film Shifty that has just been released on DVD.


And here's a couple more links for you too...

Boxfresh's new Facebook fan page (that will indeed keep you up to date with all these competitions) BECOME A FAN!

As well as their Twitter that everyone and their uncle seems to be on at the moment but possibly with some rather more interesting things to say about life...

tweet tweet tweet!!! We are!

ASher Roth

Why not Drunk Dial Mr Roth all you Americans out there!

Mumford and Sons

So the much loved Mumford and Sons are back on the touring wagon in September following their performances at some of the Summer's most Summery of festivals... The Gentlemen Of The Road tour stars 12th September at King Tuts in Glasgow and finishes 11th October at The Roadmender, Northampton.

Check out their myspace for more details and links for tickets.




And if you'd like to receive their newsletter then CLICK HERE to sign up.

Hmmmm...

Just a quick mention on some AWESOME new work...

We've just been confirmed for the upcoming Bloc Party tour in October



As well as no other than La Roux, a particular Traffic favourite! Who tours in November.



Keep checking back for more details, and remember to keep looking at our new Facebook fan page!

Oh! And while your at it, check out San Franciso band the Dodos [http://www.myspace.com/thedodos] We have not seen much of them as of yet but sure you'll be hearing a lot lot more from them in the future as they kick off their European tour with a 5 dates UK in the first week of September.

Erik Hassle

So been busy bees of late...

We're just completing our recent work with Erik Hassle tonight! @ The Queen of Hoxton.



Do get along to the show if you can and tell Erik how much you enjoyed it on his Twitter http://twitter.com/erikhassle Or via is Facebook page!

Something to brighten up those deadline blues...

Hi Everyone,

I know alot of you have exams and uni assignments in at the moment, and I wish you all GOOD LUCK!!

I have a few Traffic assignments which shouldnt take you too long, and would really help support the bands that Traffic love, as well as take your minds of those dreaded essay hand-in/exams that are looming....

Just take part in the below and pop me an email back outlining what you did...bring on the trumpets!!

And don't forget to keep in touch:

Facebook Profile: Hannah Cox

Twitter: Traffic Hannah

Facebook Group : TRAFFIC STREET TEAMS

The Rumble Strips...

...had a great play on Zane Lowe this week, check it out, link the message to your friends and lets get people listening to it.. he liked it so much he played it twice!

Listen again here at 1.13 into the show. www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe

Its still up on zane’s blog to listen to and some very good comments...comment on it too if you like!!

Talking of Radio One did anyone catch the amazing Live Lounge with The King Blues this week..click here to check it out!!

ALSO Check out the amazing cover of Bonkers they did here

x x

Peter Raeburn Comments + Chance to Win New Album!!

Peter Raeburn has just realised an epic first album, and we have some limited edition copies to give away... check out his myspace and please spread the word about him PLUS go to the Amazon and Play websites and comment on his album, please put some great positive comments and we will send the first 20 of you a free album!!

Get Voting on the MTV2 Chart!!

Two of Traffics favourite bands HOCKEY (currently touring with Friendly Fires) and EMPIRE OF THE SUN, are in the MTV2 video chart.. follow the above link to vote, and also please link it to your Facebook / Myspace (and while you are at it, make sure you add me on Facebook (Hannah Cox)
x x

Peter Raeburn

Not sure whether to call this man a songwriter or composer?!!

Fantastic album is out now on Itunes.. check out the interview he did for gaydarradio

interview

Asher Roth Album Release and Videos

In celebration of the release of the debut album by Asher Roth 'Asleep in the Bread Aisle', which is amazing by the way, we thought we'd upload a couple of videos of live performances just to wet your appetite ... Enjoy!!!

ASHER ROTH- Be By Myself LIVE from the Key Club LA


Asher Roth Featured Playlist: Songs to Make a Perfect 420


Michael

Iglu & Hartly Festival Appearances

Here at Traffic, we absolutely love Iglu & Hartly and we’ve just heard that they will be playing both T in the Park and Oxegen festivals this year, so if you live in Ireland or Scotland or anywhere else for that matter, be sure to get hold of some tickets and see other great acts as well such as Blur, Bloc Party and Hockey!

If you want a taster of what the band will be like live check out this video of Iglu & Hartly’s appearance on Shock TV, with a set including hit single ‘In This City' and some pretty damn fine melodica action from Jarvis, it is definitely worth a watch …



Michael

King Blues Guide to Camden

As you probably know, The King Blues will be hitting the Camden Crawl this friday and saturday. In preparation of this, they have kindly made a video giving you a 4 minute guide to Camden Town ... be sure to watch it so you know all the ins and outs of Camden


Gigwise - Guide To Camden (Gigwise Exclusive) on MUZU.

Also, The King Blues have got a competition to let a lucky fan design their next t-shirt. So if you are one of those creative types enter or if not let one of your budding Kate Moross like friends know about it. The winner of the competition will get a free t-shirt and also GUESTLIST to one King Blues gig (including festivals). Entries should be emailed to thekingblues@yahoo.co.uk

Finally, the band are on a UK Tour at the moment be sure to snap up some tickets before they starting playing stadiums and they are just little dots in the distance.

Michael

Bombay Bicycle Club on Lamacq's Radio 1 Show Tonight

That's right. Tonight you can check out BBC on the BBC as they've recorded a special live session that will be playing on Steve Lamacq on Radio 1 tonight.

Tune into Lamacq's Radio 1 Show at around 9pm for some exclusive tracks from the session and an interview.

Be sure to keep checking the bands myspace blog for updates on their current UK tour that will be coming soon!

Jade x

Secret Gig Alert: Calling All Hockey Fans!!!

Here at Traffic towers we like to keep our fingers on the pulse and our ears to the ground when it comes to whats going down in the world of live music...and our latest piece of insider gossip is that scruffy-haired, bike-loving, new-wave/soul vegans Hockey are going to playing a secret gig for those lucky people in the know (that's you guys) this wednesday!!!

Basically just get yourselves down to Coral Bookmakers on Hammersmith Road for 4pm on Wednesday for this very special, one-off live performance.

Hockey have a string of UK dates coming up following their appearance at this years epic Camden Crawl for more on this and what they've been up to lately check out the bands official website

Be there or be square!!

Jade x

Peter Raeburn Album now available for Pre-Order

24 April 2009:
If you haven't managed to get hold of tickets for Peter Raeburns ICA performance on the 24th then fear not as his forthcoming album You & Me is now available for pre-order simply by clicker here


Due for release April 27th “You and Me” finds Peter drawing on his wealth of experience as a composer and collaborator to create effortlessly dazzling pop that has a timeless appeal. Traces of his love of Bowie, The Beatles and Pink Floyd ripple across the record, but what strikes you above all is the immediacy and elegance of Peter’s songwriting.

To find out more check out Peter's myspace

In Case of Fire on UK Tour with Fightstar

Next week In Case of Fire will be kicking off their UK Tour in support of Fightstar. Be sure not miss them as they hit 13 cities over the next 3 weeks:

APRIL
Weds 22nd - Oxford O2 Academy w/ Fightstar, Oxford
Thurs 23rd - Bristol Bierkeller w/ Fightstar, Bristol
Fri 24th - Peterborough Cresset w/ Fightstar, Peterborough
Sun 26th - Norwich Waterfront w/ Fightstar, Norwich
Mon 27th - Birmingham O2 Academy 2 w/ Fightstar, Birmingham
Weds 29th - Newcastle O2 Academy 2 w/ Fightstar, Newcastle
Thurs 30th - Glasgow ABC 2 w/ Fightstar, Glasgow

MAY
Fri 1st - Preston 53 Degrees w/ Fightstar, Preston
Sat 2nd - Liverpool Barfly w/ Fightstar, Liverpool
Mon 4th - Exeter Lemongrove w/ Fightstar, Exeter
Tues 5th - Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms w/ Fightstar, Portsmouth
Weds 6th - London Islington O2 w/ Fightstar, London
Thurs 7th - Manchester Academy 3 w/ Fightstar, Manchester

For a taster of what to expect check out this official video below for Enemies, due out May 4th.


In Case Of Fire - Enemies from DSS on Vimeo.

Jade

Noisettes support Maximo Park on UK Tour

If you missed out on Noisettes amazing performance earlier this week on Later with Jools Holland be sure to check it out on BBC iPlayer where they accompany the likes of Doves, Marianne Faithfull, Madeleine Peyroux and Grandmaster Flash.

Click here to view a special acoustic performance of 'Atticus'

And as if that wasn't enough, you'll very soon be able to see them LIVE when they support Maximo Park on their UK tour!!

Set to kick off on May 14 in Newcastle they'll join the UK rock five piece throughout their 11 date tour. Full details are listed below.

Click here for tickets:

THU 14 NEWCASTLE ACADEMY 0844 477 2000
FRI 15 GLASGOW ACADEMY 0844 4999 990
SAT 16 LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY 0151 256 5555
MON 18 SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL 023 8063 2601
TUE 19 BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY 0844 477 2000
WED 20 NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY 0871 310 0000
FRI 22 LEEDS ACADEMY 0844 477 2000
SAT 23 MANCHESTER ACADEMY 0161 832 1111
SUN 24 NORWICH UEA 01603 508 050
WED 27 LONDON BRIXTON ACADEMY 0844 477 2000
THU 28 BRISTOL ACADEMY 0844 477 2000

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Jade x

The Rumble Strips Top The 6Music Rebel Playlist!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to The Rumble Strips who just got their latest single London played out on Steve Lamacq's 6Music show as this weeks Rebel Playlist winner thanks to all YOUR votes!!

Don't forget you can still download 'London' by clicking on the link!!

Jade

Former Rebel Playlist Champions on Steve Lamacq's 6Music Show Bombay Bicycle Club have just announced...not only the firthcoming release of their new album I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose which is due out July 6th BUT ALSO the dates for their UK Tour

13th - London - Artrocker Presents @ KCLSU
14th - Bristol - Club NME @ The Lanes
15th - Manchester - Club Academy
16th - Glasgow - ABC
17th - Newcastle - Basement
18th - Birmingham - Rainbow
19th - Brighton - Audio

Hailing from Crouch End in North London this Indie Four-Piece came into the limelight back in 2006 when they were asked to play the opening performance at V-Festival as a result of them winning Channel 4's 'Road to V' Competition which was soon followed by the release of two critically acclaimed EP's The Boy I Used To Be and How We Are

April 13th also sees the release of Always Like This which you'll be able to get hold of by going to the bands homepage or pre-order in vinyl from HMVonline.

Jade

Friday Update: The Rumble Strips & The King Blues

Don't forget!!

Voting for The Rumble Strips latest single London on Steve Lamacq's Rebel Playlist closes Sunday. They need your help to get the track played out on Lamacq's 6Music Show so cast your vote by clicking here and in return earn the strips' eternal gratitude!!

Whilst we're at it, check out this cheeky little video of Charlie Strip on stage with Mark Ronson:



And in other news....

The King Blues latest track I Got Love is a HOT NEW ONE on the MTV2 chart and you can vote for it by going here then clicking on HOT NEW ONES


JOIN THE KING BLUE STREET TEAM HERE

Til Next Time....

Jade

Soap & Skin

In preparation for the release of their album Lovetune for Vacuum on April 14th Soap & Skin are performing TONIGHT at Bush Hall before commencing with their European Tour which we see them play dates in Luxembourg, Paris, Milan, Brussels as well as two UK dates in Brighton and Manchester May 14th and 15th and some further UK dates in June.



For the latest news on Soap & Skin check out their myspace.

Jade

Noisettes

Sitting pretty at No.2 in the charts with the massive anthem ‘Don’t Upset The Rhythm’, Noisettes are preparing for their headline performance at XFM’s Big Night Out.

XFM’s Big Night Out kicks off the 4 day Easter bank holiday weekend so it’s top of the list for your immense weekend. Also performing are Dinosaur Pile-Up and Trip plus special guests – Mat Horne (Gavin & Stacey), Starsailor and Club Xfm residents Midnite Socialite and Liam. Also joining in the fun are XFM DJ’s Alex Zane, Dave Berry, Steve Harris, John Kennedy, Marsha, Jon Hillcock, Sunta, Adam Longworth, Cheeky Pete and Phil Clifton.

Venue: O2 Academy Brixton
Date Thursday, 9th April
Time: 9pm to 3am
Tickets £12.50 in advance from 084547 83936, www.xfm.co.uk
08444 77 2000 www.o2academybrixton.co.uk

As well as this The Noisettes have been announced as main support on Maximo Park's spring headline tour. Set to kick off on May 14 in Newcastle they'll join the UK rock five piece throughout their 11 date tour. Full details are listed below.

Click here for tickets

THU 14 NEWCASTLE ACADEMY 0844 477 2000
FRI 15 GLASGOW ACADEMY 0844 4999 990
SAT 16 LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY 0151 256 5555
MON 18 SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL 023 8063 2601
TUE 19 BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY 0844 477 2000
WED 20 NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY 0871 310 0000
FRI 22 LEEDS ACADEMY 0844 477 2000
SAT 23 MANCHESTER ACADEMY 0161 832 1111
SUN 24 NORWICH UEA 01603 508 050
WED 27 LONDON BRIXTON ACADEMY 0844 477 2000
THU 28 BRISTOL ACADEMY 0844 477 2000

Check out the video for Don't Upset the Rhythm here

Empire of the Sun

Empire Go Platinum (Twice!)

The album and single Walking On A Dream have been officially recognised as Platinum in Australia. These are the Empire’s first platinum awards anywhere in the world and we would like to thank all of the fans that have purchased a copy thus far.

UK News

Voted 'Hottest Record in the World' by Zane Lowe back in March, new single We Are The People will be released in the UK on May 4. Stay tuned for tracklisting and formats to be announced soon...

But for now you can enjoy the amazing new video they made for the track, filmed in Mexico



For more on Empire of the Sun visit their official site

Jade

Peter Raeburn

24 April 2009:

Alongside Mike Bones Peter Raeburn, perfectionist producer and ace composer, plays some of the gorgeous, glittering pop songs from his new album, You & Me.

“You and Me” finds Peter drawing on his wealth of experience as a composer and collaborator to create effortlessly dazzling pop that has a timeless appeal. Traces of his love of Bowie, The Beatles and Pink Floyd ripple across the record, but what strikes you above all is the immediacy and elegance of Peter’s songwriting.

You & Me is released on 27th April, through Nowever Records.

www.myspace.com/peterraeburn

Peter Raeburns April 24th Gig is Free to ICA Members.

Two tickets per Member. Please call the Box Office on 020 7930 3647 to reserve your tickets.

When Peter isn't performing live, he's composing the music for adverts like this with his company soundtree



Join the Peter Raeburn Street Team Here

The Rumble Strips

JOIN THE RUMBLE STRIPS STREET TEAM HERE


In case you missed it when it was living on MySpace, we thought you should know that you can still get the free download of 'London' , which has been getting lots of requests over the airwaves at Xfm and Radio 1, right here.

It's your first taste of The Rumble Strips 2009. There'll be more...

The Rumble Strips are coming towards the end of their first tour in support of new album ‘'Welcome To The Walk Alone' which is being released on the 8th June. But in the mean time they need your help!!

Their latest new single, 'London' is up for Steve Lamacq's rebel playlist on 6Music and in order to get it played on the show they'd love it if you cast your vote by clicking here

Their European Tour continues through til May with UK dates including London, Gloucester, Bristol and Brightonand tickets are available at Ents24

Check out the rest of the bands latest album Girls and Weather at their official website.

Jade

The King Blues

JOIN THE KING BLUE STREET TEAM HERE

Things are just getting started for The Kings Blues and their big plans for 2009. With three more singles to be released from Save The World, Get The Girl and numerous festival appearance to be announced. The next single will be “I Got Love” which will be available from 4th May 2009 on both download and CD single. To coincide with the single release, the band will be pairing up with uLive to do an extensive University and College tour throughout late April/May. Dates are as follows:

UK tour dates:

27-April Sheffield Students' Union
28-April Derby Students' Union
29-April Uxbridge – Brunel Students' Union
30-April Bath Students' Union
01-May Swansea Sin City
03-May Hull University Union
04-May Guildford – Surrey Students' Union
05-May Colchester – Essex Students' Union
06-May Norwich – The Waterfront
07-May High Wycombe - Bucks Students' Union
08-May Reading Students' Union
09-May Liverpool Guild of Students
10-May Preston – 53 Degrees
11-May Glasgow Strathclyde Students' Union

Click here to buy tickets

Before that of course they are going to be present on both days of this years CAMDEN CRAWL which is not to be missed!!

And in the mean time you can download the vocals from I Got Love create your own remixes and send them back to the boys at kingbluesremix@gmail.com whilst enjoying this video for the track that was made by a fan out of a selection of famous movie love scenes:



Enjoy!!

Jade

La Roux

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If you haven't already, make sure you get your hands on the La Roux 'In For The Kill' free download before it's too late!!

And as if that wasn't enough check out La Roux's latest Webisode from Paris courtesy of Kitsune @ Maroquinerie

La Roux - Paris Webisode



Following on from her role as support act for Lily Allen on her massive UK Tour La Roux will now be headlining the following dates throughout April & May on the NME RADAR TOUR


April

29th Nottingham Rescue Rooms

30th Bristol Thekla


May

1st Wrexham Central Station

2nd Oxford 02 Academy 2

3rd Cardiff The Globe

6th Manchester Academy 3

7th Leeds Cockpit

8th Preston 53 Degrees

10th Glasgow King Tuts

13th Birmingham 02 Academy 2

14th Portsmouth Wedgwood Rooms

17th Stoke Sugarmill

18th Norwich Waterfront

19th London KOKO

Tickets for these dates are available at:

www.nme.com/gigs
www.kililive.com
08712301094

OR! If you're interested in going to the gig for free then join the LA ROUX STREET TEAM at www.trafficonline.net



Jade

Detriot Social Club

Having kicked of their UK Tour back in March, Detroit Social Club are going to hitting a venue near you at some point between now and June. Accompanied by Twisted Wheel, the Newcastle based band will be bringing their anarchic groove-based evolution of 1970s New York punk, 80s post-rock and 90s Detroit garage to cities including Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow and Carlisle throughout April and May.

Checkout their myspace blog to find out about the highlights of the tour so far, including Voodoo Masks, broken 1930's lifts and a stint of American Football!!



Tickets: www.seetickets.com / www.crowdsurge.com/detroitsocialclub / 0871 220260

www.detroitsocialclub.net

Detroit Social Club returned to the studio in early 2009 and the fruits of those sessions can be heard with their recent release of Sunshine People and its sister track Cause And Consequence (the term b-side does not apply). Further listening comes in the form of another new track, Forever Wonderland – Live, available free from the band’s website. Their debut album is currently being recorded.


Jade

Hockey

Hockey the indie-dance band from Portland Oregon may claim in their single “Too Fake” that “Everybody's watching, oh but nobody cares” but clearly the case is everyone is listening and everybody cares! Here at Traffic we hardly ever have them off our playlists.

Fresh from playing at SXSW Hockey are currently preparing for a busy few months. Not only are Hockey appearing in a very exciting line up at The Camden Crawl but also going on tour with Friendly Fires – which establishes them as definitely ones to watch.

Hockey have not only been kind enough to put new remixed album versions of “Too Fake”, “3am Spanish” and “Work” on their myspace page but also a little treat in lesser known song “Learn To Lose” Check them out on their myspace player by following the link http://www.myspace.com/hockey

Oh, and for all of you, who like me, like getting something for little effort sign up to their mailing list at htp://www.hockeyband.co.uk/ and you will receive a free mp3 of “3am Spanish”!

Alison