January 2009 Archives
Legendary British singer songwriter John Martyn has died aged 60.
Swedish duo The Deer Tracks rework a well-worn blueprint to devastating effect as a couple of old favourites make a return to the Getintothis jukebox.
The last time Friendly Fires came to Liverpool resulted in a blood bath at Korova. This time round, they've Glasvegas, Florence & The Machine and White Lies joining them on the Shockwaves NME Award Tour - Vicky Anderson says bring on the carnage.
Fleet Foxes continue to dazzle while new kids Sky Larkin bring sunshine and cheer to Liza Williams' Getintothis jukebox.
NME & Guardian music correspondent Stephen Kelly sits in at Franz Ferdinand's first play back of new album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand and delivers his exclusive verdict for Getintothis.
Back, back, back. The Getintothis recommender is refuelled and kicking off with a flurry of absolute corkers. And for those of you that don't like words, just look at the pretty picture at the top - it works wonders for hangovers.
The indie labels depression deepens as landlords aim to bag their stock while head honchos tell em to repress CDs. Happy New Year indeed!
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