Band Weblogs

Following Colorama’s appearance at Glastonbury, Dave Fletcher passed away in his sleep in the early hours last Monday morning from a heart attack. He was 37 and a beautiful person …

After their storming set at Glastonbury, and in what will undoubtedly be another highlight of 2009, Kasabian announce a 10-date UK Arena Tour in November 2009 to bring their phenomenal year to a spectacular close …

Here we are, with our very first Band Weblogs Stance Awards, 2009. One thing often overlooked when it comes to Rock ‘N’ Roll and unforgettable live performances, are the many great stances that we’ve seen on stage over the years …

Hooray!! It’s the festival for sofa louches again this weekend. Yes, this time all over the world via the internet, TV and radio, ladies and gentlemen, Glastonbury is here again …

Alberta Cross are poised for the release of their much-anticipated full-length debut, ‘Broken Side of Time’, set for release September 22, 2009 on ATO Records. The album arrives on the heels of their acclaimed EP ‘The Thief & the Heartbreaker’, which earned the band UK touring slots with Oasis, The Shins and Bat For Lashes …

KAVA KAVA, who released ‘Forwards’ on June 23rd, have been already been profiled as one of the hottest new British imports to arrive in America …

Following Jersey Budd’s thrilling live set at the Isle Of Wight Festival last week, Jersey Budd announces a 9-date UK Autumn Tour …

Vagabond’s summer is taking off in style. Having hit the road hard in recent weeks touring the UK with some of our biggest acts, the band are to be special guests at a series of huge open-air gigs, they play three major festivals (Glastonbury, T in The Park, V) and are to release their much-anticipated debut single and album …

As you may or may not already know, Maximo Park are officially opening Glastonbury Festival in high style this year. But what you probably didn’t realise is this: in a move that is certain to be a Glastonbury first, Maximo Park – one of the UK’s most cherished bands – are inviting fans to select the songs they want to hear by voting for the entire setlist that the band will play when they kick off proceedings at the legendary festival on 25 June, 2009 …

Sublime pop magicians Goldfrapp officially announce the arrival of summer with the release of “Caravan Girl” …

Beautiful Days is the Levellers’ festival set in the heart of Devon, now approaching its sixth year. The festival has five music stages …

Something tells me that I’m not the only one who wants to follow Tinariwen into the Sahara desert after watching and listening to them play their mesmerizing and tranquil music. It’s almost as if some spell comes over me and suddenly my current life doesn’t matter any more and I want to explore their world with them. I don’t think I’ve ever had that feeling with a band before …

We’ve pitched the tent in the living room. We’re ready for Glastonbury. Just kidding. The Arctic Monkeys are doing what they do best. Pleasing the crowd.
Watch video of Arctic Monkeys performing “Dancing Shoes” live at Glastonbury 2007: