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John Cale

The ex-member of the influential band hastold the BBC, “It's not something I can see happening on the basis of thepast”.

Just before performing his 1973 'Paris 1919' album in full at London's South Bank he talked about how theband only stay in touch for business reasons. In terms of other things thoughhe said, “There's no communal effort to enjoy each other's company any more”.

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GoGo Bordello

 Famed New York Gypsy Punks have announced a new album. 

The Rick Rubin produced 'Trans Continental Hustle' will be released on April 27th and the tracklisting is as follows:

 

 

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Appartajik

Despite including a member from one of the world's biggest groups, very little is known about the band calling itself Apparatjik. It consists of Guy Berryman (Coldplay), Jonas Bjerre (Mew), Magne Furuholmen (Aha) and a producer named Martin Terefe.

 

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We Are The World Charity Single The 1985 hit, which included Micheal Jackson and Lionel Ritchie, is to be re-recorded to raise money for the Haiti relief campaign. Stars set to be included are Lady Gaga, Kanye West and Bono. It will also be produced by Quincy Jones who took up production duties the first time round.

 

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Blood Red Shoes

Blood Red Shoes were one of the first bands suggested to me when I first moved to Brighton and I was very glad for it. I headed off to one of their shows for one of my first nights out in my new town and they lived up to recommendation ten fold.

Blood Red Shoes

 

It would be easy to lump the band in with the current UK indie guitar scene, but they're everything but. They've got a real heavy sound for a two-piece and have angrily refuted people who've suggested they need a bass player.

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Band Profiles

Ali Blake There isn't a lack of acoustic guitar playing singer-songwriters around, but that's what makes finding an original and talented one all the better. 

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Flash Bang Band

The Flash Bang Band are a group that have certainly show they've got the song writing skills and originality to do really well.

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Silvery There's a never ending magic surrounding the band which you can't get away from and that pulls you into their whimsical indie carnival world full of candy floss and organs.

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