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Last Updated: 29th Sep
Why? Split (29th Sep)
Speed-folk outfit Why? have announced that as of the 2nd October the band will be no more! Active for the best part of the past decade, Why? has been known for its revolving door approach to members (only singer/guitarist Ant Parker has remained)and hilarious stage antics. Greenbelt will certainly be less sweaty without them.
The band's last show was as part of the Methodist church's Breakout event in Birmingham. It has not yet emerged what all the members will be moving on to, but it seems likely that Ant Parker will be making a solo career for himself. More news as and when we get it.
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Fono Go Goo-Goo (29th Sep)
Plenty of news from Fono recently. The band played a great set at the Borderline in London as support to Guamo Ape on the 23rd,introducing fans to new second-guitarist Thom Donovan. The guys also played at Liverpool's Cavern Club as part of the "In The City" music industry convention. Now they're off to the US to tour for 7 weeks with the Goo Goo Dolls, playing before 15,000 a night. On top of all that, the album goesaroundcomesaround has just been re-released in the UK with extra tracks and some remixes.
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Fono for Mainstream (29th Sep)
Fono's track "Collide" from their debut album was played every night by the mainstage DJ at this year's V99 festival. The track will be released as a single to the mainstream in October.
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Farewell Halcyons (29th Sep)
Halcyon Days have decided to call it a day. One of Ireland's best selling groups, receiving much positive attention for their Alkaline Times album, the band have been together for a number of years and are separating to pursue other projects. As the manager of Booley, Jonny Parks and Brian Houston, and agent for Fono, band drummer Stephen Orr will certainly be keeping busy.
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Iona Weave their Cord (29th Sep)
The next Iona album will be a recording of their Woven Cord concert from May this year and will release on October 11th. The band's next studio release is due early next year.
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Joseph Far From Silent (29th Sep)
The new Martyn Joseph album is to be called Far From Silent and will be available in early November. A track listing is available at Joseph's website, but we can reveal that it will include the track referred to here a few weeks back, "Liberal Backslider".
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The Pope in Shades (29th Sep)
U2's Bono met with the Pope last week as part of a group representing the Jubilee 2000coalition. The Pontif was apparently delighted when the star handed him his sunglasses. Jubilee 2000 is calling for the leaders of the G7 group of leading industrial nations to meet again before the New Year to agree the cancellation of third world debts. For more information do visit the Jubilee 2000 website at: http://www.jubilee2000uk.org Bono is hotly tipped to once again hit the top of the charts when his collaboration with Wyclef Jean releases soon.
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OS1 Compile (29th Sep)
OS1 have recently written two new tracks for a compilation album being put together by the Abundant club. One of the tracks is available for download through their website.
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The Flow Continues (29th Sep)
Oxford/Reading band Flow have a string of live dates coming up over the next couple of months, culminating in a support slot to All Star United in Reading on December 12th. The band have new material and some new electronics to reveal to fans as they continue to seek a record deal.
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IndigoEcho Prepare (29th Sep)
IndigoEcho have been hard at work, stuffing amplifiers into church cupboards as they put the finishing touches to their debut CD release, One. The album will be available through Room 3 Records from the 17th December andthe band will be playing at Edinburgh's "Cas Rock" venue that night to celebrate. Initial reports are of a 90s rock album, following the trail blazed by the Stereophonics, Travis, U2 and Delirious?
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D:Single Announced (15th Oct)
After months of waiting and speculation, delirious? have announced that they will be releasing a second single from Mezzamorphis to the UK mainstream on February 21st next year. The track in question, "It's OK," has proven popular live and the band feel that this time they can get good radio support. The band cancelled the "Gravity" single which was to follow the album launch due to bad responses from radio stations.
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Fono Single News (15th Oct)
Alterna-rock outfit Fono, who are spending the autumn touring the USA with the Goo Goo Dolls, have landed at number 19 in the US alternative rock charts with their single "Collide". The single is not yet available in the UK, and negotiations are still under way as to which label should distribute it. The band have recently moved management companies.
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Colorsound Arrives (15th Oct)
Colorsound, the band formed by Mike Peters of the Alarm and Billy Duffy of the Cult, have released their eponymous debut album this week through 21st Century Recordings. The album has a powerful stadium rock sound, with a touch of 60s influence and an extremely brightly coloured cover! A US release is due early next year.
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Andy Thornton Takes Cards (15th Oct)
Tim Eveleigh, manager of Andy Thornton has announced that it is now possible to order copies of Andy's The Things You Never Say by credit card through his website. Said album is currently "European Pick of the Month" at the Phantom Tollbooth.
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D:Dates (15th Oct)
Delirious? have finally announced dates on their next UK tour, which will culminate on the Monday before Christmas at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. Dates have already appeared on their legion fan websites.
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Iona Studio-Bound (15th Oct)
Following the release this week of their live Woven Cord album through Alliance, Iona are preparing to enter The Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire to record their next studio release. A release date is scheduled for March 2000. They will once again be joined by engineer/producer Nigel Palmer.
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Jonny's In The Basement (15th Oct)
Jonny's In The Basement's new release Backbone is the latest project to emerge from the collaboration of Jonny Baker and Jon Birch. The music explores themes of hope and justice through stories of Jonny Baker's recent visit to Israel with the Amos Trust. The sound is reported to be "big-beat agit pop".
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December Blue choose SCSI (15th Oct)
Not a choice of computer peripheral options, but rather the first of the recent spate of name changes to hit these pages. Irish rock band December Blue have changed their name to SCSI and are gearing up for the release of their latest album Crave. The album was produced by husband and wife duo Tim and Carla White and is due for release in November.
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Dan's Tribe Grows (15th Oct)
Tribe of Dan have announced that they have a new drummer in the form of Oscar Jefferson Whatmore. The group have just completed a string of dates in Belgium and tonight play their first London show for some time.
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Jonny Parks Recording Soon (15th Oct)
Northern Ireland-based worship leader Jonny Parks (formerly of the Maroons) is preparing to record his solo debut in February.
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Monday Comes for Taste (15th Oct)
Pop-rockers Taste have called it a day, but already a new band, When Monday Comes, has risen from the ashes. The group made their live debut at Greenbelt this year and are now preparing for a showcase in London next month, with promises of attendance from several major labels. They are also planning to cut a demo very soon.
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Urban Militia (15th Oct)
Rock/dance crossover band Hyperdust have changed their name to Urban Militia. Now focussing more on intense dance styles, the group are working on preparing their website and some recordings.
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Fire Fly Internet (15th Oct)
Alternative rockers Fire Fly announced the opening of their new web site this week, to coincide with the release of their debut indie recording, Swings and Roundabouts.
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Meltdown Messages (15th Oct)
Meltdown Music have set up a new web-based message board for fans of hard/alternative music. The board can be found at: http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb803492.
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