Thursday, April 15, 2010

Nice 'n' Sleazy Does It



Hugh Cornwell has announced a UK tour in May including a date at the Globe in Cardiff where he will be performing the Strangler's classic debut 'Rattus Norvegicus IV' in full plus Cornwell's new solo album Hoover Dam. also available exclusively on this tour is a live album of the Hooverdam / Rattus show - recorded on the last UK tour. This is a double-CD / double-vinyl release called New Songs For King Kong, Disc 1 being Hooverdam, Disc 2 being Rattus Norvigus IV.

Thursday 13th May
Cardiff - The Globe
125 Albany St, CF24 3NS
£15.00 Adv / £17.50 Door
Box Office: 02920 230 130 / www.seetickets.com

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Lucky Delucci Debut Single



One of Wales' brightest new bands Lucky Delucci are releasing their debut single 'December 1986' 3rd May on Bubblewrap Records. The single was recorded with Kris Jenkins (Super Furry Animals; Cate Le Bon; The Peth). The song has already enjoyed early radio play from DJ’s as close to home as Huw Stephens and as far a field as Gene Pembleton of ‘The Great British Breakfast’ Virginia, USA. The band will be releasing for their debut album at the end of 2010.

To read our interview with Lucky Delucci from ealrier this year:


http://www.newsoundwales.com/interview_Delucci.htm

Monday, April 12, 2010

Welsh Axe God!



James Dean Bradfield from the Manic Street Preachers has been voted as the 17th best guitarist from the past 30 years by listeners of BBC6 music. Top 3 were:

1st - John Frusciante from the Red Hot Chili Peppers
2nd Slash
3rd Matt Bellamy from Muse

Ellie Goulding joins John Mayer for UK Tour



Ellie Goulding has been announced as support for John Mayer when he tours the UK this year. The dates include Cardiff Arena 23rd May.