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Last Updated: 02nd Jun
The Biggest Song in the Country (02nd Jun)
Since the last news installment it has been announced that Kiss Me by Sixpence None The Richer is the most played song on UK radio. The single has also been selling well, reaching number 4 in its first week and number 5 in the second week of release. The 14th June will see the release of the band's self-titled album in its latest pressing, complete with the track "There She Goes" which is to be released as the second single.
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A New Web-Based Experience (02nd Jun)
ICC Records have finally completed the promised revamp of their website. A new site at http://www.iccrecords.com features details of the label's entire catalogue, complete with sound clips and the option to order the albums. Details of ICC's other work continue to be available at: http://www.icc.org.uk.
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Iain and Ellington Brew (02nd Jun)
Iain Archer has emerged from several months in a studio with fellow singer/songwriter Dee Ellington with a new band called Brew. Iain has hinted that the sound will be something akin to Ben Harper and Eagle Eyed Cherry with some slightly surreal lyrics. Iain has also recorded some new tracks more in the vein of previous work which he hopes to release at Greenbelt.
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Emmaus Emerge (02nd Jun)
Emmaus will be making two visits to the UK this summer, for the Bright Lights and New Dawn festivals at the start of July and August respectively. The band have so far recorded two tracks for their next album and plan to lay down more before long.
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Delirious? Prepare for the Summer (02nd Jun)
Alongside a midday slot on the Glastonbury mainstage on the 27th June, delirious? will be at Stoneleigh on the 4th and 10th August, and Soul Survivor on the 8th and 9th August this year.
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For The Worshipping Church (02nd Jun)
Word UK have released a new worship album, New Songs 2 - For The Worshipping Church featuring tracks from, among others, Johnny Markin, Chris Bowater, Trish Morgan and Tim Sherrington.
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The Burnsides Begin (02nd Jun)
The Burnsides have released their debut EP, It Begins which is available on CD for �5 plus postage. They have also launched a new website, which is linked to from the band index.
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Britlinks News Disruptions (16th Jun)
Unfortunately, Britlinks News will not run in two weeks' time as I will be on my way to the Cornerstone Festival in the US. Keep sending your news in ... I hope to get the news out by the 7th July.
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Loose Goose's Celtic Spirit (16th Jun)
New Dawn Music announced recently that Loose Goose are to appear on a compilation album released in Germany by Sony, called Celtic Spirits. The album will feature the Loose Goose track "Back To Avalon" alongside contributions from Clannad, Mary Black, The Dubliners and others. The band's recent album, Face Yourself will be released in Germany through Pila Music later this year. The label have launched an e-mail announcement list, which you can join through their website at: http://www.britlinks.co.uk/newdawn/
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Greenbelt Attract NME (16th Jun)
Greenbelt's recent booking of Asian Dub Foundation to play in support of the festival's planned Stephen Lawrence enquiry inspired debate has attracted mainstream press attention in the form of an article in NME. You can read the article online at the NME website.
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Flow Showcase (16th Jun)
Flow's showcase last night in Fulham went well. The band are currently looking for a mainstream label to release the album they've been working on with Peter Van Hooke. Several parties have expressed an interest so far.
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The Full Shilling (16th Jun)
Sixpence None The Richer continue to enjoy success with "Kiss Me", which recently entered its fourth week in the top 10. The band's self-titled album released on Monday to mainstream stores and Christian bookshops across the country.
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New Albums From Pope (16th Jun)
Mal Pope has released two new albums on Monday. The first, Land of my Children is released in conjunction with an HTV series called "Raised Voices" which started on Sunday. The second, Golden Days is a compilation of 18 tracks from EPs released over the past few years. Both albums have mainstream distribution through Telstar.
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The Race Continues (16th Jun)
Race continue to be active, with two shows planned so far for this summer. The band recently released a songbook to accompany their Thoughts I'm Feeling EP. They're hoping to record a follow-up soon.
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Dusty Spirit (16th Jun)
Dust have released the follow-up to their See Red EP. Titled Spirit, the EP was recorded with delirious? side-kick Paul Burton at Ground Zero in Littlehampton. The band will be appearing on Channel 5's The Alpha Zone on the 27th June. The show kicks off at 8.30am and also features Sam Fox.
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Sticky Developments (16th Jun)
The Sticky Music website has moved to a new home at: http://www.stickymusic.co.uk. Look out for various developments at the site over the coming months.
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Exciting Times for Indigo and Passengers (16th Jun)
Scotland's IndigoEcho and Nervous Passenger have had a busy couple of weeks. Over the weekend of June 4th-6th they played the Crossover Festival along with Halcyon Days, Fabulous, The Electrics, Booley, The Honey Thieves and more. The event was a great success and plans are already afoot to develop it for next year. The bands also played at a Jubilee 2000 event last weekend in Edinburgh where they drew mainstream press attention. Nervous Passenger have announced they will be playing at this year's Greenbelt festival.
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