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!