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From Saturday 20 September 2003

Poindexter – The Unbearable Darkness of Being

I’ve had this album on advance for months and for some stupid reason it’s taken me this long to review. In a way it’s good timing I’ve waited until now because the band have just signed to Open Fire Records and this cd will soon be available for

The Paperbacks – An Episode of Sparrows

The Paperbacks are Canadian, but don’t hold that against them. The fivesome have recently recorded this cd, the strangely named ‘An Episode Of Sparrows’ on Newest Industry Records and follow on the back of this folk-punk explosion that seems to be set to grip the

Ouch

Submitted: From the NoComply website “Hi everyone. As you may or may not know, when we’re not on tour Nick our bassist works for a printing firm. This morning he caught his hand in a printing press and crushed up to his first knuckles. The fire brigade

Fuck you all

I’m interviewing Blink 182 next month. So ner. Anyway, I want questions so click ‘discuss this item’ and leave one so you can have your say. Maybe.

The trappings of fame

Submitted: “It’s with great regret that Funeral For A Friend will have to postpone their 29th October show at Southampton University – this is due to a myriad of scheduling problems. We do hope to reschedule sometime in early January and we will post details on the

Brody fucking who?

Street team alert, as submitted by Peter: “THE DISTILLERS are to play a trio of UK shows following the release of their new album ‘CORAL FANG’. The record, the band’s third, is out on October 13. The band, led by Aussie frontwoman Brody Dalle, will pay a

If this is news I’m a fisherman…

I’m back…four days away learning media law (and being fucking ace at it to boot) and now it’s back to the daily grind. 201 emails to answer, so sorry if you’ve been wondering why I haven’t replied. Four new reviews to come this weekend too,

Dashboard on tour

Dashboard Confessional are heading back to these shores in November. Here are the dates announced so far: Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall – Wed 5 Nov Manchester University – Fri 7 Nov London Shepherds Bush Empire – Sat 8 Nov

Friday 19 September 2003

Three Chords and the Truth!

In what has to be one of the biggest miracles of recent times, I’ve finally managed to write my first column in nearly two years. If you want to have a gander go here.

A Close Last – Bigger Than Rik Waller

A Close Last are a five-piece outfit from Glasgow who have been together since September 2001. The band have gained themselves a decent following in the area and have been playing regularly in the city‘s many venues, as well as making the odd trip