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Last Updated: 06th Dec

Kato and Toploader Producer (06th Dec)

Kato are going into the studio on Friday to start work on their next album, due for release at Spring Harvest this year. The album will be released by ICC records on a new imprint and the deal is, according to the band, the biggest the label have ever negotiated with a band. The album will be produced by Dave Lynch, known most recently for his work with Toploader. The band say that live favourite "Die for you" will be on the album, complete with a "soaring string arrangement" setting the tone for the rest of the tracks. In other news, Kato's track "Superhero" from the US release of their Seasider album has reached the top ten of New York's NUSOUND radio station.
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Coaster's New Member (06th Dec)

Coaster have a newkeyboard player named Alan Cooper and have recentlycompleted a four track demo which they're hoping to use todevelop record label interest. Only 50 copies of the EP arebeing produced, so if you're a promoter or record labelemployee interested in a copy you'll need to get in touchwith them quickly.
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Sabio Added to Dum Dums Bill (06th Dec)

After a prolonged silence, Sabio (formerly Fruit) have just announced that they've been added to the bill of the Dum Dums show in Bristol on December 9th. Sabio have been busy playing showcases in their quest for a major label deal. The band will also be playing a gig at the Barfly in Camden next month.
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Stickymusic.co.uk Problems (11th Dec)

We're currently experiencing some problems with the URL for the Sticky Music website. If anyone has any trouble with stickymusic.co.uk give the IP address 216.202.20.16 a go instead. Normal service should resume shortly.
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Innervation (11th Dec)

Innervation is a new initiative bringing together the management company Kik-Start, the record label Movation and other groups to form schools outreach bands across the country. Initially working with Shine and V-Enna, the organisation's plans include forming a number of "clone" bands who will share the same material in order to spread resources across the country. The organisation, which will be headed by Mark Pennells (ex-WWMT and now manager of Kik-Start), record producer Zarc Porter (Perfect Music/Movation), Rob White (a baptist minister in Manchester, formerly with YFC) and George Petch. You can discuss this initiative on our "bands" discussion board.
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Laura-Anne Revises Album (13th Dec)

Northern Irish Laura-Anne has revealed that the final version of her Writing In The Sand album will take a slightly different form from the one we recently reviewed. The two cover songs have been removed and a new live track has been added. The album will be available through mp3.com
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Freedom Music Compilation (13th Dec)

Secret Archives of the Vatican are still awaiting the release of the Freedom Music Compilation CD which is to feature their track "We Will Not Hate (Progressive Christian Death Punk Mix)". The album is also due to feature Fono, Ashen Mortality, Dust, Careless, Splat, Why Not Wednesday, Elishe, D'original and Focused on Freedom. No release date has yet been announced, but we'll bring you more details as soon as we can.
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Mal Pope Playlisted (13th Dec)

Mal Pope's new Christmas single has been playlisted by a number of radio stations in the USA. An MP3 of a track from his new album has just been made available for free download from icuk.com. Tracks are also available in RealAudio through Mal's website and the album can be ordered online.
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Joyride New EP (13th Dec)

Joyride have completed work on their new EP and are currently taking advance orders while the CDs are duplicated. Two of the band's members are currently at university but will soon be returning for Christmas and the band expect to play live during the holiday period.
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