tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57113197150449249382011-07-08T05:54:59.076-04:00A radio show on the best NEW music from the UK... hosted &amp; produced by a Canadian MAD (i tell ya!) about UK music and culture!<br><br> FOUR ways to catch my show: <br><br> <b>1.</b> PODCAST (links below, right hand side) <b>2.</b> <a href="http://icecast1.isiglobal.ca:8000/chuo.m3u"><img align="middle" src="http://www.taraoweb.com/radio/images/listennow_mp3.gif"></a> Wed @4p.m. EST <br> <b>3.</b> RADIO (89.1FM - Wed @4p.m. EST) <b>4.</b> TV (Ch. 943 Rogers Digital - Wed @4p.m. EST)TaraO.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15440783739960597215noreply@blogger.comBlogger1641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711319715044924938.post-44494639377890700822009-08-18T21:58:00.003-04:002009-08-18T22:03:32.174-04:00

Hi, You can now find the "Best In British Music with Tara O" blog & podcasts on my websiteThe above link will take you there.Please bookmark the new site as this is where all posts after August 13, 2009 will be located. Thanks and see you at the new & improved digs! Tara O.

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Listen to Podcast HEREPlaylist:The RiflesEP Rifles- Darling GirlSkint And Demoralised08 single- The Thrill Of Thirty SecondsArt Brut09 CD Art Brut vs Satan- Summer jobThe View09 CD Which bitch- Distant DubloonPet Shop Boys09 CD Yes- pandemoniumGolden Silvers09 CD True Romance- Another UniverseJack Penate09 CD Everything is new- Everything is newLittle boots09 CD Hands- RemedyExcerpt of Paolo

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Paolo Nutini Interview hereWin a signed CD by Paolo Nutini! Email: BestInBritishMusic@gmail.comPaolo Nutini (Best In British Music Show with Tara O.)Scotland’s Paolo Nutini's 2M selling 2006 CD “These Streets” released pop hits that brought instant attention with singles like Last Request, Jennie don’t be hasty, and New ShoesYet-- it’s his 180 degree musical shift for his 2009 #1 album in UK

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Here's my list of CDs from the UK ranging from the Best to Worst out there.Latest entries are in green and found at the TOP of each category. Enjoy!2009 CDs that KILL and worth your $$ ...- Some Beans, Fear and Loathing in Tipton St. John. Pop Noise Records labels some unique acts including Scotland's Popup but Some Beans (AKA Andy Fonda) is their latest to find. Andy writes, plays, produces

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The following CDs are FREE and available for pick-up. 1st come 1st served (one per crazy fan!):- (signed) Paolo Nutini, Sunny Side Up- Gallows, Grey Britain- The Music, Strength in Numbers

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Listen to the Podcast HEREPlaylist:We were promised jetpacksCD These 4 walls- quiet little voicesPopular workshop- her birthday (single)Super Furry AnimalsCD dark days light years- crazy naked girlsEugene McGuinessCD Eugene McGuiness- fonzLily AllenCD Alright, still- LdnSpeech DebelleCD Speech Therapy- bad boyFlorence and the MachineCD Lungs- my boy builds coffinsWake the PresidentCD You can't

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All 2009 Podcasts are archived below.All 2008 Podcasts are found at: "2008 ARCHIVES" (see right side of Blog home page)August 26, 2009-August 19- August 12- August 5 (Review of Osheaga Festival) - Popular workshop, Super Furry Animals, Eugene McGuiness, Lily Allen, Wake the President, The Maccabees, Future of the Left, Noise Annoys simon, Maximo Park, The Brakes.July 29 (More Mercury Prize

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Feel free to let me know when you hear of UK artists coming to YOUR town!OTTAWA * Glasvegas (opening for Kings of Leon) - Sep 17ScotiabankMONTREAL * Pet Shop Boys - Aug 29Métropolis* Franz Ferdinand - Aug 31 Métropolis* Glasvegas (opening for Kings of Leon) - Sep 16 Bell Centre* Snow Patrol - Sep 18Métropolis* Keane - Sep 20 Métropolis* Architects (UK) - Oct 8Métropolis* Happy Mondays - Oct

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Hold on folks! Just back from Montreal's Osheaga Festie and need to catch my breath.Will have full reviews of shows and post my interviews & pics with Arctic Monkeys, Elbow and La Roux here soon! Tara

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Listen to Podcast HEREPlaylist:Arctic Monkeys (a past Mercury Prize winner)CD Humbug (release UK Aug 24, NA:Aug 25)- crying lightningThe TwangCD Jewellery quarter (Aug 3 CD release)- another busFlorence and the Machine (a Mercury Prize 09 nominee)CD Lungs (new)- girl with one eyeThe ViewCD Which Bitch- glass smashThe TunicsCD Somewhere in somebody’s heart (new)- Cost Of LivingElbow (last year's

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While we all know Glasvegas *should win - they won't. Being the most original is not reason enough, and it's not logical to give it to em just cause they're Scots (ooouuh!), and James was big-mouted saying he deserves it, having given everything to making that CD. Yeah, judges'll love that 'tude...Which leaves us with Florence...-she's talented (singer & songwriter)-her CD missed #1 UK album

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Listen to Podcast HEREThis show plays music from many 2009 Mercury Prize shortlist nominees (with 'Nominees' indicated next to their name). It also includes some artists that many say *should've* been included in the shortlist (indicated with 'not included' next to them). You be the judge!The Mercury Prize recognizes the year's best album by a British or Irish artistIt's a £20,000 (about $35,000

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Be the 1st to contact me by email (BestInBritishMusic@gmail.com) or send comment to this post and you can drop by the station and get your very own cutely (it's true!) signed Paolo Nutini CD autographed during our recent interview.

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Catch the show lives at 4pm EST or 9PM BST (i like the Beast or Best better than Brit Summa Time!) or after, on podcast - you'll find it by going to the top right corner of home page. Click on '2009 Indie Music Podcasts' .

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Updated info on this post is in green... What it is...The Mercury Prize recognizes the year's best album by a British or Irish artistIt's a £20,000 (about $35,000 Cdn) prize and comes with a tremendous growth in industry and fan recognition. Even shortlisters see their CD sales rise. The 2009 winner will be announced at a London ceremony on Sept. 8My interviews and pics with some shortlisters.

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Listen to Podcast HEREThis week's music includes: Paolo Nutini, Clientele, Micachu & the Shapes, Popup, Eugene McGuiness, La Roux, Little Boots, Nick Harrison, and mucho more!Playlist:Popup09 CD A time and a place- Chinese burnScreaming Lights- Phenomena (08 Single)Future of the Left09 CD Travels with myself and another- that damned flyPaolo Nutini06 CD These Streets- New shoesBrakes09 CD

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This show has new music from: The Cribs, Depeche Mode, Super Furry Animals, Kasabian, Jarvis Cocker, Hatcham Social, The Red Zoids, Archangel. Listen to Podcast HEREPlaylist:Archangel- How to lose your best friend (single)KasabianWest Ryder Pauper Lunatic Assylum- fire1990s09 CD Kicks- 59Hatcham Social09 CD You dig the tunnel, i'll hide the soil- JabberwockySome beans09 CD Fear and Loathing in

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This is a special 2 HOUR Show to celebrate my 2 years of hosting this show AND it's Canada Day!So, you'll hear TWO hours of great new music, Excerpt of my Glasvegas Interview, CD release info, Glasto highlights, and Canadian Trivia (test your knowledge!)New music from such bands as: Jarvis Cocker (Pulp), Florence and the Machine, Little Boots, Kasabian, Dizzee Rascal, Depeche Mode, The Red Zoids

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No, you don't need to set your clocks back..or forward but you DO need to remember to catch my 2 HOUR SPECIAL tomorrow (3-5pm EST, 8-10pm BST) We celebrate: 2 YEARS on the AIR with a show on the best new UK music !and hey,it'll also be Canada Day! Which is a National holiday here. FUN FUN time! Till then. Paceps. i accept presies ;-)

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Listen to Podcast right HERE !This show's new music: Wake the President, Narration, Zero7, Joy Formidable, White Lies (M83remix), The Rakes, The Brakes, The Traps, The Whip, Polly Scattergood, and we'll check back in with Morrissey, and the Gin Riots ... and more!As well: blog updates, artist news ...Playlist:Armstrong09 CD Songs about the weather- break it in twoNarration- Miracle (new Single)

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OK, so it took me awhile (hey, I was gone for several weeks on holidays.. ) but my interview with Glasvegas is here. ...and I proh-miss you'll have a laugh!We discuss: Their 1st encounter with Alan McGee, how are they managing /handling their continuous and rather quick rise to fame, how and why they picked their cover songs (Ronettes, Nirvana), things they love & hate about Scotland and Canada

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Listen to Podcast right HERE !This show's new music: Some beans, Jon Hopkins, Micachu & the Shapes, Danananacroyd, Maps, The Answering Machine, Noise Annoys Simon, The Brakes, The Doves, Maximo Park, ... and more!As well: upcoming CD releases, blog updates, artist news ...Playlist:The Enemy UK09 CD Music for the people- No time for TearsMicachu & the Shapes- Backchatter (remix of Toddler T's song

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Just wanted to let you guys know the interview will be posted by this weekend....

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Listen to Podcast right HERE !This show's new music: The Doves, Maximo Park, Manic Street Preachers, The Brakes (AKA BrakesBrakesBrakes), Polly Scattergood, Wake the President, Marmaduke Duke... and more!As well: Backgrounder on "The Brakes" and why are they also called BrakesBrakesBrakes?, commentary (the new Manics CD, Marmaduke Duke track, ...), upcoming CD releases, blog updates ...My

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Hi there, here you'll find free downloads, links to new singles, etc... all in one post. The latest addition will always be TOP of the list. I'll include any link expiry dates if known.---- START OF FREE LEGAL DOWNLOAD LINKS -------JUNE 2009The Doves - Birds Flew Backwards(alt version from latest CD)FEB 2009The Joy Formidable - Debut CDTrash Fashion - Night of Error new Debut CD Single from the

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HERENote: I am on holidays. In place of hearing me drone on, you'll get a show's worth of super fann-tas-tick mixed indie music - some new & some I've played before !!This show's music: La Roux, Dananananaykroyd, Dizzee Rascal, Prodigy, The Last Shadow Puppets, an interview with White Lies,...and more!Playlist:La Roux 09 CD La Roux- QuicksandDananananaykroyd09 CD Hey Everyone!-

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HERENote: I am on holidays. This show is a repeat broadcast of the "BEST OF 2008" from Dec. 31st.Playlist:#14 - Late of the PierCD Fantasy Black Channel- The bears are Coming (00:36)Discovering Glass-weee-gee-an (love saying that word!) band Popup this year, along with another city-mate Glasvegas was up there as part of my favorite discoveries. I#13 - PopupCD A time and a place

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HERENote: I am on holidays. This show is a repeat broadcast from March 18th.Playlist:1990's09 CD Kicks- tell me when you're readyPet Shop Boys09 CD Yes- Love, etc..Franz Ferdinand09 CD Tonight: Franz Ferdinand- turn it on(12:20) The Whip08 CD X marks Destination- save my soulMorrissey09 CD Years of Refusal- it's not your birthday anymoreBloc Party08 CD Intimacy- ion squareWhite

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HEREArtists on today's show: The Rakes, Art Brut, The Whip, Morrissey, The Horrors, Underground Railroad, M.I.A., Pet Shop Boys, The Maccabees, The Noisettes, Polly Scattergood.Playlist:The Rakes09 CD Klang- The Light from your MACArt Brut09 CD Art Brut vs Satan- the replacementsThe WhipCD X marks destination- muzzle #1Morrissey09 CD Years of Refusal- sorry doesn't helpThe

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HERESome artists on today's show: 1990s, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Traps, The Gin Riots, the Horrors, Micachu and the shapes, Art Brut, Armstrong, The Maccabees, Noise Annoys Simon, The Feeling, and more!The Playlist:1990s09 CD Kicks- 59the Doves09 CD Kingdom of Rust- spellboundBombay Bicycle ClubCD I had the blues but I shook them loose- always like thisThe TrapsEP La luna- la

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HEREThis show's new music: Peter Doherty, Micachu and the Shapes, Art Brut, Jarvis Cocker (of Pulp), Florence and the Machine, ..and more!As well: Upcoming CD releases, blog updates ...Playlist:The Noisettes09 Wild Young Hearts- don't upset the rhythmHatcham Social09 CD You dig the tunnel, I'll hide the soil- Hypnotise terrible eyesPeter Doherty09 CD Grace/Wastelands- salomeArt

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HEREThis show's new music: The Noisettes, Camera Obscura, Pet Shop BoysAs well: a CD giveaway, excerpts from my Friendly Fires Interview, artist updates and festival news...Playlist:The Rakes09 new CD Klang- 19891990s09 CD Kicks- the boxI chat about...- The Rakes experience recording in Berlin ...- news updates: The Streets (Mike Skinner) putting up more songs on Twitter the

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Friendly Fires is a 3 member electro pop band from the UK.The interview is with lead singer Ed Macfarlane.Topics include: his 1st impression of their hit "Paris", how he describes their music, artists & music inspiring him these days, his experiences with producers and his future songwriting & production interests, the (!)1995 CD he bought the day of our interview, his take on live shows, and

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HEREThis week's new stuff: Calvin Harris, Little Boots, Pet Shop Boys, British Sea Power, The Streets.As well, excerpts from my White Lies Interview, and I discuss ...why Keane is annoying ...why Pet Shop Boys are as good as being harrassed...and how Twitter has a great new use (when the servers don't crap out!). Playlist:Calvin Harris- I'm not alone (new single)(4:

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noon (12pm) EST Apr 15:Currently experiencing problems with my file hoster. Have found new hosting service and for now the following files are available: white lies interviewbloc party interviewkooks interview Podcast of 8 apr09 showPodcast of 15apr09 show (will be posted by 9pmEST 15 apr)Unfortunately, I expect every other podcast or interview on my blog will NOT be downloadable until at least

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White Lies is a 3 piece indie rock band from Ealing, London.My CD ReviewTheir debut CD To Lose My Life, opened at #1 on the UK album charts in Jan09. The N. American release followed in March.The 4 singles (to date) are Unfinished business, Death, Farewell to the fairground, To lose my life.I interviewed the songwriter and bassist Charles Cave. We discuss the controversial (yet enticing!) lyrics,

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Btw, before I get going with my write-up, if you'd like to hear my 1st Bloc Party Interview from Sep08 (@Virgin Festival), you can find it here.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Otherwise, here is Interview #2 (or click here if that link doesn't work...) , pics, and gig review from March 2009. Some questions are follow-ups to our discussions in the

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Great FF vid ..they talk of making latest CD, and answer some fan questionsTheir label sent me this DVD but seeing's it's on youtube ..(then again, what almost isn't these days..) might as well watch it here... Enjoy-a!FF VID HERE

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HEREIf above link doesn't work, the podcast is also available HEREThis week's new stuff: The Rifles, Mick Jones & Lily Allen duet, The Futureheads, Lady Sovereign, Dananananaycroyd, The Maccabees, The Veils, Bat for Lashes....As well, excerpts from my 2nd Bloc Party Interview, artist and interview updates.ps. last week's Glasvegas concert, interview was great. See a review +

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My barrage of interviews with White Lies, Glasvegas, Friendly Fires, Bloc Party has happened.Bloc Party is now up, remaining ones soon! There's also Glasvegas pics and gig review posted! keep 'em peeled! TO

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HERENote: This podcast has extras not included in live show....This week's new stuff: White Lies, Kasabian, Florence and the Machine, Super Furry Animals, Editors..and much more!As well, excerpts from my 2nd Bloc Party Interview, artist updates, and news on other interviews you'll hear here soon one of which is with White Lies -- 2009's 1st UK band to reach #1 in the UK album

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If you have a question you'd like me to ask Glasvegasduring my Thursday afternoon interview, send them to:BestinBritishMusic@gmail.comorTwitter: TaraOmuSicBlog

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LISTEN TO PODCAST HERENote: This podcast has extras not included in live show....This week's new stuff: White Lies, The Qemists, Joy Formidable, Franz Ferdinand doing Blondie (wait, that doesnt sound right! :-), the Subways, the Foals, and more!Plus, is there things you've always wanted to ask Glasvegas or White Lies??I'll tell you how YOU can get them asked ...Playlist:Late of the Pier08 CD

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WHITE LIESWhat a great performance. overall. Makes me want that interview even more (c'monnnn universe!)the lighting (boy i'm on a real lighting trip lately) was well done, set the semi goth-y romantic mood with red lighting, black clothes, red petals falling & on the floor and a very pale pink cheeked lead singer Harvey McVeighSpeaking of whom, (my minute of formality there) sang title track of

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Listen to Podcast HERE(to save the podcast file above: right click over the link, then choose "Save Link As")Today's new music: White Lies, Pet Shop Boys, Little Boots, The Whip, Rob CrawfordPlus: Artist news, CD & digital releases, new stuff on my blog, and your chance to WIN a trip to the UK for you & friends ....stay tuned!Playlist:1990's09 CD Kicks- tell me when you're ready(3:35) I chat

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25th March Twitter update:- Twitter is where you can find the latest on my interviews, news on the show, etc..Only been a week but already 11 members! And only 3 nights ago I declared myself a twittaholic. You won't find me on Facebook but I'm learning stuff everyday with the tweets I read. Useful shit.so it's too late to turn back now... ;-)----YESS folks... it has FI*nally happened.. I've

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Bloc Party were in town last night. A fantasstick gig. Will blog about it later. And my interview with them will air soon (details to come) and when it goes on the blog.

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Listen to today's Podcast here (to save the podcast file: right click the link, then choose "Save Link As")Today's new music: Morrissey, an EXcellent track by The View, Morrissey, 1990s, a shout out for someone who wrote to say they want more Franz Ferdinand, new track off Warchild CD and more!Plus: Artist news, CD releases, and have a free Bloc Party ticket to give away ....stay tuned!My

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Podcast HEREToday's new music: Depeche Mode, Morrissey, La Roux, A Band Called Quinn, The Night Life Crisis, and more!Plus: Artist news, CD releases, and Concert listings, and (hopefully!) my next interview!Playlist:The Formidable Joy09 CD A balloon called moaning (go to my Free Downloads link for this cd! Top right hand side of blog)- austere(4:26) I chat about...- background on the band '1990s

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Listen to Podcast HERE shortlyNew Music: Prego, Kill boy Kill, Sound of Guns, Special Remix of Friendly FiresContinue with: Joy Formidable, Lightyears, Lily Allen, My Federation, Franz Ferdinand, The LightyearsDiscuss: Where to get free download links, Gigs, Brit awardsPlaylist:Sound of guns- alcatraz (08 Single)The Joy Formidable09 CD A balloon called moaningFREE CD HERE- The greatest light is

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Listen to Podcast HEREThis week:NEW ARTISTS: Hot Melts, Trash Fashion, Cheeky Cheeky & the Nosebleeds, The BaddiesNEW TRACKS FROM: Lily Allen, Franz, Last Shadow Puppets, Johnny ForeignerWE'll also talk about the Brit Awards (the Ceremony was on while I was on air so I could report as things were happening! (how's that for timing?), ...and a song dedication to the group that won the Brit Award

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"The Music" put out a CD in 2008 called "Strength in Numbers".If you like rock, guitar riffs..you'll like this.It's yours if you are available to pick it up at the station Wednesday on.buy! no wait...bye! Tara O. ;-)

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Listen to Podcast HEREPlaylist:Tracks this week from Dizzie Rascal, Pete Doherty, The prodigy, and Mogwai.Continue with new tracks from Lily Allen, Franz Ferdinand, The LightyearsMy federation08 CD Don't wanna die- don't wanna diejavascript:void(0)The Prodigy09 CD Invaders must die- omenLate of the Pier08 CD Fantasy Black Channel- random firlChat:- 4 ways to listen to this show.. here on the blog

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Listen to the podcast HEREPlaylist:Lily Allen09 CD (out next week) It's not me, it's you -- NEW!- everyone's at itI discuss:- how to listen to ALL of Lily Allen's new CD for free... myspace.com/lilymusicFranz Ferdinand09 CD Tonight: Franz Ferdinand- no you girlsI discuss:- 4 ways to listen to the show...- Morrissey inside (naked almost!) sleeve cover for new single ...Morrissey09 CD (out soon!)

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Before you read my review further below, note it was critiqued on the Glasvegas EU Bulletin Board which is cool -- BUT GET YOUR INFO STRAIGHT BULLETIN BOARD'ERS...A. sigh....i'm Canadian. NOT American. says so right at the top of my blog. just because you share the same language (accent aside) and border with England ...do i call you guys English? So don't do it to me either.Bloody helllll

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Maxx, who wrote the review below, is recently back from living in London, England and loves my show. Here's his take on Neon Neon's CD.... and thx Maxx!Neon Neon, from Cardiff, Wales is made up of Gruff Rhys & Boom Bip.----------To be perfectly honest, after my first trek through the album I was a bit disappointed. But it is important to note that I was extremely excited for this album. It has

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Listen to Podcast herePlaylist:(00:40) I discuss:- new music from Franz Ferdinand, Keith, The Doves, S- gigs news, Festival updates, and other tidbits!The Lightyears09 CD London, England- filmstar (i'm gonna make you feel lik'ah ...a film-stahhhrrr!) (1:26)- that was us (5:16)(6:32) I discuss:- my CD review on the new CD on The Lightyears site- 4 ways to listen to this showSportsday

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Listen to Podcast HerePlaylist:In this show, news on Arctic Monkeys' new CD, SXSW festival, Depeche Mode's new CD. Check out the show link above for more tidbits!And new music from White Lies, The Vivians, Pete and the Pirates, The Dutch Uncles... and more!Playlist:The Vivians08 Debut Single A human angle (1:55)Alexis Blue08 CD Hypothetical Situation- Your easy life(4:57)(9:00) I discuss:- the

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While in Manhattan last September, I saw The Lightyears perform at Union Square and gave them my card. We've been in touch ever since and they recently asked if I'd review their album in advance of its Jan 19th release. My review on their site. You can expect an interview to follow soon. In case you can't access the link, it is also below... Enjoy! and listen to the CD...the more I listen to

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Listen to Podcast Here!Playlist:My Federationlate 08 CD Don't wanna die- the rising light (1:00)The Rifleslate 08 The Rifles EP- the great escape (4:23)(7:45) Discussion: - Rifles new CD "The Great Escape" out Jan 26...- War Child is a charity compilation CD 'Heroes' on February 16. Some tracks: Hot Chip doing a cover of Joy Division's 'Transmission', Franz Ferdinand - Blondie's 'Call Me',

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Listen to Podcast HerePlaylist:My Federationlate 08 CD Don't wanna die- Nothing to say (00:56)- Honey Bee (3:58)Discussion: (7:40) Top 30 ( 8:01) Bloc Party concerts in Ottawa & Toronto Mar 17th and Mar 14th... Ticketmaster for details ... and listen to my Bloc Party interview hereBloc Partylate 08 CD Intimacy- Letter to my son (8:50)The Bug08 CD London Zoo- judgement (13:10)Discussion:(18:19)

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Highh! Welcome back to my Top 30 for 2008. Last week were songs 30-15. Here are the remaining 14 with some added comments (bien sur!) Listen to Podcast HerePlaylist:#14 - Late of the PierCD Fantasy Black Channel- The bears are Coming (00:36) Discovering Glass-weee-gee-an (love saying that word!) band Popup this year, along with another city-mate Glasvegas was up there as part of my favorite

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Well 2008's been an amay-zzing year for new music and for this show. Some artists popped out of the woodwork with killer songs/lyrics/sounds, while from others it was nice to see them put out a new album in '08. ..like hearing from long lost friends that have had new life experiences...I listen to LOADS of new UK music every year and so it's only fair that i rate the stuff that runs from worthy

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Listen to Podcast HerePlaylist:My Federationnew CD Don't wanna die- Open my eyes (00:53) - it all comes clear (3:11) Kaiser Chiefs08 CD Off with their heads- tomato in the rain (6:16) Discussion: 4 ways to listen to this show... (10:00)Bloc Party (My Bloc Party Interview)08 CD Intimacy- better than heaven (10:50)Tricky08 CD Knowle West boy- far away (15:05)- baligaga (18:37)

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Listen to Podcast HerePlaylist: My Federation EXcellent album....new CD: don`t wanna die- don't wanna die (00:49)- what God's are these (3:55) (cool! on FIFA 09 Video game!) The Futureheads08 CD: This is not the world- work is never done (7:45)(11:21) Discussion: Four ways to listen to this show...Metronomy --- time for some electronica!08 CD Nights Out- heart rate rapid (12:28)Snow Patrol -- a

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Listen to Podcast HerePlaylist:Alexis Blue New CD Hypothetical Situations - Download Free Here - last laugh (0:53)- you won't get much sleep (3:34)Kaiser Chiefs08 CD Off with their heads- you want history (7:00)The Valuable Fools new CD What's Next Dad?- the vine (10:34)-- Discussed: Origins of 'This is Radio Freedom' ANC name, and their new EP available hereThis is Radio Freedom (TiRF) -

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Listen to Podcast Here!Playlist:Late of the Pier -- a suUper fun song!08 CD Fantasy Black Channel- space and the woodsLodger (starts at 4:26)08 CD The Lodger-Good old daysNEW BAND!Alexis Blue - download new CD from their MySpace (starts at 9:30)new CD Hypothetical Situations- Altar Ego GOOD-Passive/AggressivePopup (starts at 18:07)new CD A time and a place (A Tara band favorite!)Poison

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Listen to Nov 19 Podcast HerePlaylist:Kaiser Chiefsnew CD Off with their heads- like it too much- can't say what i meanMetronomynew CD my heart rate rapid- on dancefloorsEndor RETRO TRACKScottish compilation CD- Hold onGlasvegasnew CD Glasvegas- flowers and football topsThe Smiths new CD The sound of the Smiths- that joke isnt funny anymoreBloc Partynew CD Intimacy-your visits are getting shorter

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For my rating of this film go to bottom of post. but don't! read my o so insightful paragraphs..Welll it was in teresting... it was like watching the evolution of a city on fast forward, thru the eyes of a resident who grew up there - who happens to be the film's director and narrator Terrence Davies. if you're looking to "understand" a culture, a rhythm, a nation, better...how it is what it is

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Listen to Nov 12 Podcast HerePlaylist:Friendly Firesnew CD Jump in the Pool- lovesickValuable Foolsnew CD What's next, dad?- Inside- 1976 anywayMetronomynew CD Nights Out- A thing for meJohnny Foreigner08 CD Waited up till it was light- champagne girls i have knownThe Curenew CD Dream 4:13- Freakshow- only oneGlasvegasnew CD Glasvegas- Go square goSnow Patrolnew CD One hundred million suns-

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A head's up on next week's playlist:- Tracks from The Cure's new cd- Bloc Party (bonus track anyone?)- Absentee- Dan le Sac VS Scroobius Pip- Metronomy- and more!..what do YOU want to hear huh???

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Listen to Nov 5 Podcast HerePLAYLIST:The Wombats08 CD: Love, Loss, and Desperation- Dr. Suzanne Mattox, PH.DFriendly Firesnew CD Jump in the Pool- skeleton boy- ex-loverGlasvegasnew CD Glasvegas- Daddy's Gone - S.A.D. LightBloc Partynew CD Intimacy- Letter to my son (CD bonus track #1)Metronomynew CD Nights Out - holiday- End of you tooAbsenteenew CD Victory shorts- Boy, she did teach you

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K, i just watched The Kooks perform on Jay Leno and ...they weren't up to their usual gregarious selves. ...what happened? this was their big moment, this is the time to show ah-mer-ee-cah.... i try to think, if i was american, or if i didnt know who these guys were, what would i think? oh, i guess `they were cute`, `well that was kind of entertaining..those kook boyz`. meanwhile, having

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Listen to Oct 29 Podcast HereListen to The Wedding Present Interview HerePlaylist:Metronomynew CD Nights out- radio ladio- on the motorwayFriendly firesnew CD Jump in the Pool- on board- photoboothInterview with "The Wedding Present" (Part I)Lily Allen - littlest thingsKaiser Chiefs new CD Off with their heads- always happens like that (lily allen background vocals)- half the truthRumble Strips07

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Listen to Oct 22 Podcast HereListen to the full interview herePlaylist:Kaiser Chiefsnew CD Off with their heads- spanish metal- good days bad daysInternational Jetsettersnew EP Heart is black- inside in- inside yourselfFriendly Firesnew CD Jump in the pool- jump in the pool- strobeThe Kooks InterviewKooks07 CD Inside in,inside out- you don't love me08 CD Konk- always where i need to

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While "The Wedding Present" couldn't make Ottawa on their Canadian tour this year, I still had a chance to interview their lead singer David Gedge and draw on his years of experience in the biz and talk about their new CD "El Rey". Enjoy-a!Listen to the Interview Here

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To win the latest CD by The Music either email me (BestInBritishMusic@gmail.com) or reply to this post. Easy as pie... ;-)Contest open till Oct 30.

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In the interview, The Kooks talk about:- playing & practising with Ray Davies (lead singer of "The Kinks")- their "Kinks" cover of "Victoria" on the upcoming War Child CD- touring & becoming famous- their internet piracy quandry.Listen to the Interview HereOR Here if the above link doesn't work.Look at Kooks NJ Gig Pics Here

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Listen to Oct 15 Podcast HereListen to full Wombats interview HerePlaylist:This is Radio FreedomCD 08: This is radio freedom- family manDan le Sac Vs Scroobius Pipnew CD Angles- angles- letter from God to manJohnny foreignernew CD Waited up till it was light- the end and everything after- sometimes, in the bullringInterview Part I: The WombatsBryn Christophernew CD My world- Quest- my

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Red RoadGlasgow based film Red Road My quick review is…fun accents (those glass weee giannszz) story: strange but at 45m mark it starts to make sense..or so you think! then goes strange again. then ahhhh. worth seeing for dreary yet realistic glaswegian scenery (hey it's realistic!) also gives good cultural references to the simple daily life of some there. and man..it shows you how much CCTV

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Hey there! Hope you're doin good today?!The Wombats are 1 of 5 nominees for the MTV Europe Music Award Nov 6th, for 'Best UK Act'. They are up against UK soul stars Adele (who i don't care much for tho nothing against her voice) and Duffy (great voice but someone PLEASE teach her how to dress..i mean, did you see her on SNL the other week??), X Factor (it's a brit show) winner Leona Lewis and

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Listen to Oct 8 Podcast HerePigeon Detectives Interview (Part1 & 2)Playlist:Johnny Foreignernew CD Waited up till it was light- eyes wide terrified- hennings favoriteWedding Present (the)May 08 CD El Rey- actress, model, whateverDead 60s (RETRO track of the Week)05 CD Dead 60s- riot radioPigeon Detectives Interview (Pt 1)Fujiya and Miyaginew CD Lightbulbs- petrodactyls- lightbulbsNewton

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Mode's 12th CD is out in North America on April 21, 2009. Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher are working on the album AS WE SPEAK (...as i write?). It follows their 2005 release Playing the Angel -- #1 in 18 countries.woo hoo. Hope #12 is better than 11. TO

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Here's pics from The Kooks headlining the show at Stone Pony. It opened with The Wombats.I also have some pics & did an interview with The Kooks at Virgin Fest in Toronto. Will post these shortly...along with my interview with them.In the meantime, enjoy the visual overview of the NJ show...

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This interview will also air on Oct 8th show:Listen to Interview HerePictures (from the interview & Virgin performance) to be added soon!

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Listen to Oct 1 Podcast HerePlaylist:Acusisnew EP Dancefloors & Cocktails- feeling alrightJohnny Foreignernew CD Waited up till it was light- cranes and cranes and cranes and cranes- untitled (track 14)Wedding Present08 CD El Rey- spider man on hollywoodArchive08 CD Lights- veinsFujiya & Miyagi08 CD Lightbulbs- knickerbockerBloc PartyCD Intimacy (release date oct 28)- better than heavenPigeon

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If you want an advanced copy before it comes out next week click Here!

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Well I originally added this post 2 days ago and got crap (ha HAAa) cause i forgot to mention the whoooollle reason i was down in that part of U.S of A. ...my European friend i hardly ever see was in DC and we arranged to meet up in NYC. So yes, EM, thanks for the helping make 'the perfect storm' so i could interview The Wombats, AhND for busing 4 hrs to 'roll with it' in NY (that's for all you

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Listen to Go! Team Interview HereNinja (lead rapper) and Ian Parton (Go!Team Creator)at Montreal's NXNE Festival (June 08)

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Here are 40+ pics of their Virgin Fest show - you know the show you no doubt heard about by now where Noel got sucker punched in the back. Some pics, well all are cool but some are taken while I was up on shoulders which made for some great angles. So you know i had a press/photo pass of course but Oasis being the wonderful snobs they are, decided at the last minute to only let a very select

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Listen to Bloc Party Interview Here ISN'T THAT SWEET? MATT'S HOLDING UP MY BIZ CARD!!!

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Listen to Sep 24 Podcast HerePlaylist:The streetsnew CD Everything is borrowed- on a flip of a coinEstelle08 CD Shine- more than friendsPigeon Detectives (Virgin Fest Interview with them will air soon!)07 CD Wait for me- i'm not sorry08 CD Emergency- nothing to do with youSons & Daughters08 CD this gift (EXcellent CD btw)- FlagsSons & Daughters Interview & Pics:http://

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Listen to Sons & Daughters' Interview HereLead singer Adele in her calf hi pink tights!

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Listen to Sep 17 Podcast HerePlaylist:Fujiya and Miyaginew CD Lightbulbs- uh- sore thumbWake the PresidentCD Get while the getting's good (Scottish artist compilation CD)- Mail AliceFoundCD Get while the getting's good (Scottish artist compilation CD)- Closed time like loopsPopUpCD A time and a place (to be released Oct 08)- poison apple- love triangleAcusisnew CD Dancefloors and cocktails-guilty

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OverallAfter much planning and anticipation, the Festie's over :-(It was great to be around SO many Brit acts in one place! (felt like i was home. awwwwwhh)It took place on Toronto Island. Which made for a very cool reserved area for us all to go nuts on but bitchin cause you have to go by ferry (more on that at the very bottom).There was rain & some mud but you didnt need your wellingtons - it

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The 2008 Mercury Prize winner was announced last night. Today I played some artists who made its short list, and of course the winner - Elbow with their CD: The Seldom Seen Kid ps. apologies in advance - had to edit in a few seconds near beginning of show where the original was cut out. it's but a quick edit so sound is.... 'questionable' for a few seconds!Listen to Sep 10 Podcast HereMercury

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Sep 3, 2008 Podcast and Show PlaylistListen to Sep 3 Podcast HerePlaylist:Fratellis08 CD Here we stand- my friend John ..are you a shape or a ship ;-)- milk and moneySons&Daughters08 CD This gift (great cd!)- Rebel with a ghost- darlingPidgeon Detectives- I found out (07)Stereophonics06 CD Live from Dakota- Doorman- The bartender and the thiefPaul Weller05 CD AS in now- Blink- From the

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Listen to Aug 27 Podcast HereListen to Go! Team Interview HerePLAYLIST:Clinic07 CD Funf (b side compilations)- Magic boots08 CD Do it! - memoriesFutureheads08 cd This is not the world- sale of the century- hard to bearPart 1 of 3 - Go! Team InterviewPrimal Screamnew CD The future is beautiful- zombie manScarlett Blondenew CD Bedroom superstars- instant mash- bedroom superstarsPart 2 of 3 - Go!

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Listen to Aug 20 Podcast HerePLAYLIST:Scarlet Blondenew CD: Bedroom Superstars- addiction- a simple songPrimal Screamnew CD: Beautiful future- uptown- necro hex bluesCorrecto08 CD: Correcto- downs- do it betterThe Chap08 CD: Mega breakfast- ethnic instrumentStereolabnew CD: Chemical chords- fractal dream of a thing- vortical phonotequeForward Russia08 CD: Life Processes- spring is a condition

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Listen to Aug 13 Podcast HereListen to full Grace Emilys Interview HerePLAYLIST:Sarandon(single out Sep08)-and the kids just love it(taken from the title of the UK band Television Personalities' 1st cd)Black Ghostsnew CD: Black Ghosts- i don't knowNXNE Interview:The Grace Emilys (Pt 1)Grace Emilys PicsPrimal Screamnew CD: beautiful future- can't go back- love to hurt (you love to be hurt) (shared

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