12 Jul 2004

How Did It Ever Come To This?

Easyworld

Jive

WE SAY

We really like this band. More importantly, they have a growing fanbase and growing media support including Jo Whiley. This could be their time - they have a lot in common with the currently-huge Keane (mainstream disguised as alternative; great vocals; great melodies). Plus they're getting better all the time - this is probably their best single to date - something those at BMG and Jive have recognised, hence it's getting a push despite the changes at Jive.

CONTACTS

Hans Griffiths, Jive - 020 8459 8899

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Cayto - Morning

Morning

Cayto

unsigned

Thanks to trade journo Olaf Furniss for telling the manager to send us this gem by Glasgow's Cayto (not to...

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09 Jul 2004
The Rasmus - Guilty

Guilty

The Rasmus

Playground/Universal

Or Guilty (Wo-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh) as it shall ever be to us and to radio listeners everywhere. In The Shadows is surely...

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08 Jul 2004
Hush - For How Long

For How Long

Hush

Universal (Denmark)

Hush are a magical alternative country act from Denmark with major international potential. They're showcasing at the Borderline tomorrow (July...

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07 Jul 2004
Morrissey - First of the Gang

First of the Gang

Morrissey

Attack

We're really delighted by the success of this Morrissey album. Not only has it rejuvenated the career of a great...

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06 Jul 2004
Elbow - Grace Under Pressure

Grace Under Pressure

Elbow

V2

No soundclip. If ever you needed to hear a track this is it, so get in touch with V2 now....

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05 Jul 2004
Wire Daisies - Make Everything Change

Make Everything Change

Wire Daisies

unsigned/Transistor Project

Make Everything Change is one of our favourite tracks of recent times. We like it so much, we went all...

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02 Jul 2004
1gnition - Daddy's Girl

Daddy's Girl

1gnition

unsigned/Manor

There's not much to this track but what there is has a remarkable charm and freshness considering it wears its...

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01 Jul 2004
28 Costumes - Hurricane

Hurricane

28 Costumes

Spank

We didn't like this at first because it's unbelievably brash, but brash can be good, especially when backed up by...

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30 Jun 2004
Switchfoot - Meant To Live

Meant To Live

Switchfoot

Columbia

A really exceptional rock track that we featured ages ago, shortly after Columbia had started working it to radio in...

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29 Jun 2004
Craig Johnston - Made of Stone

Made of Stone

Craig Johnston

unsigning

Hearing this reminded us of the first time we heard Coldplay - stylistically, there's been a fair amount of similar...

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28 Jun 2004
Pocket Angel - A Good Day

A Good Day

Pocket Angel

unsigned

This has been sitting on our desks and occasionally in our CD players for some time, and the melody has...

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25 Jun 2004
Modest Mouse - Float On

Float On

Modest Mouse

Epic

Modest Mouse, who formed in 1993, have broken America! Not 'broken' in a Flaming Lips/Bright Eyes/ Interpol-type way, off the mainstream...

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24 Jun 2004
Lucky Jim - You're Lovely To Me

You're Lovely To Me

Lucky Jim

Skint

When we received this album three months ago, we spent a disproportiate amount of time listening to it simply because...

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23 Jun 2004
The Crash - Star

Star

The Crash

Warner (Finland)

Finland's The Crash don't sound like HIM or The Rasmus but they do share some of the same qualities. They...

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22 Jun 2004
DJ Hannu - The One

The One

DJ Hannu

unsigned/J Boy

The first thing that will catch your ear about this is the riff from Sweet Child Of Mine by Guns...

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21 Jun 2004
Aloud - Sex and Sun

Sex and Sun

Aloud

Open

This is the track to break Aloud - a suave crossover smash that sees them shift from lesser-known French house...

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18 Jun 2004