So, after a few weeks of wrapping presents, unwrapping presents, etc, we are back. I returned to the news that my time with the Wood & Vale will shortly draw to a close (two more weeks to go) though I'm hoping to come to some arrangement whereby I can continue to submit the odd article, which will also help to keep the blog updated. Watch this space.
After my first (and penultimate) day back at the W&V, here are three little nibs sourced online. They're not going to win the Pulitzer, but, purely in the interests of continuity, I thought I would include them. I also completed a more involved story only last night on a group for the under 8's entitled Perform, which will be posted shortly.
Three Little NIBs.
Top South London indie rockers Athlete are to perform to a sold out crowd at the Camden Roundhouse on Saturday.
The band, who scored a number one in the UK album charts with 2005’s Tourist, will debut tracks from their new self produced album Tokyo.
The new offering is described as: "A tail of hypocrisy, and the human condition. Tracks centre around family and friends, as well as environmental and social catastrophe. It’s an album with big tunes, big ideas and a whopping great heart."
Tokyo was produced by the band at their own studio in South East London. Music bible Mojo described the album as a sign of "a band re-energised".
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DJ Krush, world renowned Japanese producer and DJ, will be bringing the unique sounds of Japanese hip-hop to the Koko, Camden High Street, this Saturday.
The award winning DJ made his name internationally as the first DJ in Japan to perform alongside live musicians.
DJ Krush has released no less than ten studio albums to date, scoring lucrative recording contracts with music industry stalwarts such as Mo’ Wax, Sony and Columbia records.
Having been held in high regard by both the domestic and international dance music communities for well over a decade, one of Japans first hip-hop pioneers finally brings his ever evolving sound to Camden Town.
Support comes from The Herbaliser and DJ Vadim. Doors open at 7:30pm, with Krush taking the stage at 11pm. Tickets cost £15 in advance.
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Legendary former Smiths front man Morrissey is to open 2008 with a bang, performing six sold out shows at the Camden Roundhouse.
The residency, running from 21st-23rd, and 25th-27th January, marks a return to the UK live stage for Morrissey, who has not performed in this country since his sold out tours of 2006.
The shows come on the back of Morrissey’s successful tour of the US, which included sold-out shows in New York and Los Angeles.
The Camden residency is in support of Morrissey’s greatest hits album, due for release on 11th February, which includes such hits as Irish Blood, English Heart.
A new studio album is also scheduled for release in Autumn of this year.
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