Archive for the 'Britpop' Category

Arctic Monkeys Returns in September

July 21, 2007

The hottest Indie band, The Arctic Monkeys, returns for a second stinct during their 2007 tour.  The will kick it off in NY during The Central Park Summerstage and follow that up with shows in 19 other cities.  Tickets are already on sale.

US Welcomes Lily Allen

July 17, 2007

Rising Britpop songtress Lily Allen is making her way to the States.  Allen is one of the new generation of artists who was born from MySpace.  Her site has generated more fans than she can ever imagine and led to a record deal.   Her music is one to be admired and can only be described as [...]

The Return of The Verve

July 13, 2007

One of the most influential bands in the late 90’s are finally making their long-awaited return.   Richard Ashcroft, Nick McCabe, Simon Jones and Pete Salisbury are back together as The Verve.  The foursome is currently working on a new album that is expected for release in November at which time they will also be kicking [...]

Fall Into The Cure

June 22, 2007

The Cure just announced their North American tour in conjunction with the release of their upcoming new album.  This will be one of the hottest tour in decades for the band.  It marks the return of guitarist Porl Thompson, who left The Cure in the early 90’s to join Led Zep.  This is also the first [...]

See Amy Winehouse and Paolo Nutini in September

June 20, 2007

The hottest British imports just announced a joint Fall tour.  Amy Winehouse, the 60’s soul/funk throwback singer, will be hitting New York, Chicago, San Francisco and several other big cities in September.  She will be joined by Scottish swooner Paolo Nutini.  The two are sure to draw big crowds with their unique sounds that are [...]

Dolores O’Riordan and The Next Big Thing Jessie Baylin

June 18, 2007

Dolores O’Riordan, former frontwoman for the popular Irish band The Cranberries, has gone solo and is now about to tour the States.  Fans should not expect the angst-filled anthems the band use to be known for.  While continuing to contain melodramatic themes, O’Riordan’s new songs are much more mellow and reminiscent of bands like Siouxie and the [...]