Music Mule — What? The Joy Formidable
Another of my favourite new bands in 2009. Based around the song writing of couple Ritzy (vocals/guitar) and Rhydian (backing vocals/bass) but make no mistake this is music with balls. Big, often dark, soaring rock songs. The... more info
NME — U2's 'No Line On The Horizon' is released today (March 2), along with Fatboy Slim's new project The BPA and Howling Bells second album 'Radio Wars'. more info
Music Mule — Howling Bells and their new album ‘Radio Wars’ has been picking up a lot of positive reviews recently. If it’s anywhere as good as their debut then it’ll be a cracker. The album is out on March 2nd in the UK, pre-order from 7 digital or with ... more info
NME — Little Boots, Howling Bells, Esser, Future Of The Left and Kids In Glass Houses are among the acts announced to be playing JD Set gigs next month as part of the gig series organised by drinks manufacturer Jack Daniel's. more info
The Music Fix — News: [b]The Joy Formidable[/b] have announced they are to join [b]Howling[/b] Bells on tour this March:
3 Mar - Bristol Fleece
4 Mar - Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
5 Mar - Oxford Zodiac @ 02 Academy
8 Mar - Birmingham Barfly
9 Mar - Norwich Arts Ce.... more info
NME - The Bands Blog — We snuck backstage just before the second of London’s NME Awards Shows 2009, to have a natter with headliners Howling Bells about their second album, their favourite musical happenings of the last year and bloody London weather.
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The Independent — The NME Awards shows dominate the diary throughout February, kicking off tonight with the Gaslight Anthem (pictured) at London's Shepherds Bush Empire (0844 477 2000), and Howling Bells at Islington Academy (0844 477 2000) tomorrow. Further one-offs ... more info