Latest British Music News

Always fun keeping tabs on what's happening in the UK music scene. Here are some of the recent highlights:

Kasabian are calling their second LP a "monstrous leap" and one that will stand up along the all-time British classics. They also described their debut as "sketchy nonsense." No one ever said these guys weren't confident. I like the first single, we'll see what the album brings.

Thom Yorke called for Tony Blair's resignation on the Radiohead web site and now that post has mysteriously disappeared. “Our government sitting on the fence with the US while world war 3 appears. To be breaking out in Lebanon and Northern Israel. We must throw Tony Blair out of office NOW. He does not represent the views of the British people.” Fortunately, the comments regarding Laura Bush's appearance at their NYC show are still there.

You can nominate bands for the 2006 Q Awards here. Categories include best new artist, best live act, best album, etc.

Bloc Party has completed 13 songs for their new album. Preliminary tracklisting below. More info here.

'A Prayer To The Lord'
'England' (formerly 'Blue Moon')
'Hunting For Witches' (woop!)
'It Started In An Afternoon'
'Kreuzberg'
'On' (formerly 'Wet')
'Seroxat'
'Song For Clay (Disappear Here)'
'Sunday'
'Uniform' (the album centrepiece?)
'Waiting For The 7:18'
'We Were Lovers' (formerly 'Cells Shaped Like Stars')
'Where Is Home?' (formerly 'Perfect Teens')

Damon Albarn has put together a new band and includes The Clash bassist Paul Simonon. He's again working with Dangermouse. The Good, The Bad and The Queen will be out in January 2007.