Art Brut and The Hold Steady Do NME's Rock and Roll Riot Tour

After the fantastic response from the Kaiser Chiefs NME tour, the folks from the British music powerhouse paper have decided to do it again with Art Brut and The Hold Steady.

Art Brut is like Lily Allen Part 2 in this country...it doesn't even feel like they are British anymore.

Here are the dates:

Sun. 10/21 - Providence, RI @ Lupo's
Mon. 10/22 - Boston, MA @ Roxy
Tue. 10/23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
Wed. 10/24 - Raleigh, NC @ Disco Rodeo
Thu. 10/25 - Athens, GA @ 40 Watt
Fri. 10/26 - Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre
Sat. 10/27 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Mon. 10/29 - Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom
Tue. 10/30 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
Wed. 10/31 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
Thu. 11/1 - Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
Sun. 11/4 - Seattle, WA @ HUB Ballroom
Mon. 11/5 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Tue. 11/6 - San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theater
Wed. 11/7 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
Thu. 11/8 - San Diego, CA @ Cane's
Fri. 11/9 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Sun. 11.11 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theater
Mon. 11/ 12 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
Tue. 11/ 13 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada
Wed. 11/ 14 - Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
Thu. 11/15 - Austin, TX @ La Zona Rosa
Sat. 11/17 - Birmingham, AL @ BottleTree Annex
Sun. 11/18 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
Mon. 11/19 - Richmond, VA @ Toad's Place Richmond
Tue. 11/20 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Wed. 11/ 21 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5

Beth Ditto Does NME

Beth Ditto of The Gossip has never been ashamed of the way she looks. Case in point, her strip-capade at SXSW when she sweatily jumped around in only a bra and panties much to the audience's surprise.

This time around though Beth really pushes it with her nude self gracing the cover of NME. Now, more power to you Beth but PLEASE we don't want to see you naked anymore. In fact, no more naked celebrities on NME. Thanks.

Thoughts?



NY Broad x

Our Bovine Jarmans

So, I'm going to get all Ricky Wilson on you guys and gush about a band that is probably my favourite UK band to come out in the last 2 years. Yes, I am talking about Wakefield's own, The Cribs. Basically: they're fucking great. Ryan chugs a can of beer as part of their live act! While playing guitar! and barely ever changes his clothes! Ross stands on his stool whilst drumming! Gary plays bass! Uh, you get my point...

They also know how to pick producers. Their second album The New Fellas (yes, second, check out their first self-titled release here, smartass) was produced by Orange Juice frontman Edywn Collins and now they've got another great Scot (wow, can't believe I just typed that) helming their soon to be released third album, who is none other than Alex Kapranos.

There's been bits and blurbs about what's going on with this next album. For one thing, here in the states it will be released on Warner Brothers. I mean, I'm happy for them and all, but I can't help having this sinking sensation that somehow WB isn't going to make three northern brothers that make grating guitar power pop at the top of their priority list. But, let's hope for the best.

Here's a clip of the brothers Jarman at the recent NME Awards talking about... well, I'm not sure because a. they're from Wakefield and b. I don't have sound. So, enjoy it for me....




ALSO!! Did any of their MySpace friends see the post about "Our Bovine Public" getting a preview, limited time only MP3 release? That shit's not on their page. I am buuuumed! If anyone has info on where I can find it, comment below.

Ah, one more thing.... here's a reminder of last year's "appearance" by Ryan. He. Fucking. Rules.



Ta.

x, LA Broad

NME Awards 2007 and Beth Ditto's Surprise

The NME Awards seemed like a damn good time. From Kate Moss being too drunk to present her awards (doesn't she have a daughter??!!) to Beth Ditto bending over and showing her ass on the red carpet it looked like a pretty interesting awards show.

Here are all the winners:
Best British Band - Muse
Best International Band - My Chemical Romance
Best Solo Artist - Jamie T
Best New Band - Klaxons
Best Live Band - Kasabian
Philip Hall Radar Award - The Twang
John Peel Innovation Award - Enter Shikari
Best Album - Arctic Monkeys, 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'
Best Track - The View, 'Wasted Little DJs'
Best Video - The Killers, 'Bones'
Best Music DVD - Arctic Monkeys, 'Scummy Man'
Best Live Event - Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festivals
Best TV Show - 'The Mighty Boosh'
Best Radio Show - Zane Lowe, Radio 1
Best Film - 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'
Sexiest Man - Matt Bellamy
Sexiest Woman - Kate Moss
Worst Band - Panic! At The Disco
Worst Album - Robbie Williams, 'Rudebox'
Worst Dressed - Lily Allen
Best Dressed - Faris Rotter
Villain Of The Year - George W Bush
Hero Of The Year - Gerard Way
Best Venue - Carling Brixton Academy
Best Website - YouTube

and here is Beth Ditto's ass (sorry I had to do it...)


God bless the UK...

NY Broad x

Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby (New Track!)

The Kaiser Chiefs are back with a new single thats quite catchy called "Ruby". I think I dig it although its not what I thought it would be. Definitely not too danceable and not the same anthem that "I Predict A Riot" was. Still its a good track and I'm anxiously awaiting the upcoming album "Yours Truly, Angry Mob" which comes out March 27th stateside. Also, the NME tour is coming so we'll be seeing plenty Kaiser love in the next view months.

List to the single HERE

NY Broad x