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Last Updated: 16th Sep

Flow In The Studio (16th Sep)

Indie-pop band Flow, who not long ago completed their search for a new vocalist, are currently in the studio working on a new album with a member of Mike And The Mechanics who has apparently been very keen to work with them. Watch this space for more details.
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N-Soul to reveal Secret Archives (16th Sep)

Secret Archives Of The Vatican's track "Reformation" from the album of the same name has been signed up by US-based N-Soul for inclusion on their next Eclectica sampler. The album has received good reviews in both Christian and mainstream press and looks set to be the most successful recording to emerge under the Secret Archives name.
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Delirious? album and single plans (16th Sep)

There has been much uncertainty about the actual release of the next delirious? album and when we should see the next single (it was originally expected to be out now). Here's the latest from their press office: "The album was begun in January of this year, and is due for completion in time to be on the shelves in March (with the first single cropping up in January). The transatlantic tripping clearly cut into the studio time, but there is another reason for the long gestation of the second album: the desire to get it right." Some of the new material has been beginning to appear in the live set, to positive reaction from fans. That "transatlantic tripping" has also led to good sales figures for the band, and a surprise decision: "Thanks to the superb work of Sparrow - the label Delirious? are signed to in America - King Of Fools has made a serious impression on the US charts and they played to over 175,000 people during the summer. The band were also offered a 70 date American support slot on the DC Talk tour. Despite the chance of getting acquainted with over 500,000 potential new fans the band were 100% sure that it was the UK that would receive their full attention. Extensive travel and a little taste of success overseas has made the band more determined than ever to spread the message at home."
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Crossways Announce Web Site (16th Sep)

Crossways Music, the Essex-based mail-order and retail operation which specialise in gospel and hard to find/import Christian music have set up a website. They can be found at: http://homepages.enterprise.net/crossways/ and will be one of the sponsors of this site starting October 1st (if anyone wants to know more about sponsoring the Britlinks, e-mail me).
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Terl Bryant Leaves Iona (30th Sep)

Terl Bryant, the acclaimed drummer/percussionist with celtic-prog group Iona has announced he is to leave the group. Bryant, who also lists session time with artists such as Steve Taylor and who has released two solo projects, said in a letter to fans published at the group's website that he had spent a lot of time praying and thinking about his decision and tht he feels this is the right time to leave.

"I am immensely proud of my years with Iona and have been thoroughly blessed through the time I have spent working with the band. The Holy Spirit has touched and ministered to me countless times at concerts, during recording, and in our travels together. The members of the band have also taught me so much. Although I don't truly know what the future holds, it is with my favourite song in mind, 'Edge of the World', that I feel I must 'turn and face the sea', and leave Iona to sail off in God's plans. Thank you all out there too for your encouragement and support - I value your prayers!"

Band member Dave Bainbridge responded to say that while they were sad to lose Bryant from the band but respected his decision. Bryant and his drum ensemble, Psalm Drummers, should still join the group for their appearance at the Royal Albert Hall next May.
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New Iona Drummer Is An Old Friend (30th Sep)

Within a week of the departure of their previous drummer, Terl Bryant, Iona have found a replacement. Frank van Essen played with Iona during some of the very early days of the band and, playing percussion on Book Of Kells and contributed his violin skills to Book of Kells and Beyond These Shores. Van Essen had recently left a popular Dutch band feeling that God was leading him to something new, and all parties involved feel that this is more than just happy coincidence. The new lineup plan to get together next month in Ireland to work on new material.
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Carrie and David Grant for MOBO Award? (30th Sep)

ICC recording artists Carrie and David Grant have been nominated for the 'Best Gospel Act' award in this year's Malibu MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) awards. The award was won last year by Beehive. If you would like to register your vote for the Grants, phome (within the UK) 0891 464959. ICC label manager Adrian Thompson said the label were 'delighted' at the news.
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VOL Hit The UK (30th Sep)

Okay, they're not British, but they're my favourite band and their support acts are British. So here are the Vigilantes of Love UK tour dates:


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