Snow Patrol to release their third, 'A Hundred Million Suns', Oct 27th

The mighty Snow Patrol have today confirmed their return on their official website www.snowpatrol.com.

New album 'A Hundred Million Suns' is released through Fiction/Polydor on October 27th 2008.

It was recorded through Summer 2008 in Hansa Studios in Berlin (where Bowie recorded Low, Heroes and Lodger) and at Grouse Lodge deep in the Irish countryside. Written by Snow Patrol, the album has been produced by long time producer Jacknife Lee (Bloc Party, REM, U2).

"I'm so proud of this record,' says Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody (vocals/guitars). 'Everybody played out of their skin. Garret (Jacknife Lee) continued his progression from maverick genius to one of the best producers in the world. Musically, lyrically and sonically the best record we've made."

The album is preceded by the single 'Take Back The City', on October 13th.

The 'Take Back The City' video was recently shot in East London with acclaimed video director Alex Courtes (White Stripes’ Seven Nation Army).

Looking forward to listening to what these guys produce next, especially when Jacknife Lee is involved.

http://www.snowpatrol.com/

Santogold to tour Australia NYE???

Santogold has been one of the most hyped artists of 2008, with her self-titled debut album well and truly delivering on the expectation. She continues to be compared with the queen of hype, Miss M.I.A.

Well, according to NME magazine, she is believed to be down in our part of the world this NYE/NYD!

We had her tipped for Big Day Out, but NME report Ms Santi White will in fact be one of the headline acts at the Rhythm & Vines festival in New Zealand between December 29th and January 1st.

It’s highly unlikely she’d make it all the way down to our neck of the woods without taking in a tour of Australia around the same time, so fingers crossed we get some Santogold action on our shores across the NYE/NYD party period.

Let's dance baby!

www.myspace.com/santogold

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Bone Thugs 'n' Harmony to tour Australia

Hip Hop sensation Snoop Dogg is coming to Australia! Andrew McManus Presents America’s hottest rapper icon, Snoop Dogg, with Ice Cube and Bone, Thugs n Harmony live in concert Oct/Nov!

Snoop is teaming with his good friend, the legendary Ice Cubefor a red hot ‘Smoked Out Australian Tour’ kicking off in Brisbane on October 29, before traveling to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. LA rappers Bone, Thugs n Harmoney are also along for the ride making this one helluva triple bill.

Snoop’s visa has been 100% approved by the Australian Immigration Department and he can’t wait to finally get back to Australia. Snoop made headline news in April last year when he was unable to appear at the Australian MTV Awards because his Visa had not been approved.

The difference this time is that promoter Andrew McManus has allowed many months for all Immigration procedures to be correctly completed, resulting in a successful application. Mr. McManus said: “I wasn’t involved in the previous application but my understanding is it came about very quickly. It takes a few months to go through all the required procedures with the Immigration Department, which we’ve done, and there’s been no problem. Snoop is really looking forward to being here again.”

Snoop's most recent and ninth (9th) solo studio album ‘Ego Trippin’, was released in March (Universal Music). On stage, Snoop remains in formidable form. Check out this from the prestigious New York Times last month: “Backed by a band, his set was like an R&B revue — slick, cocksure and mature.”

Good friend Ice Cube is recognised as one of the most important figures in rap history. Beginning his career with the Notorious West coast Gangsta rap group N.W.A two decades ago and has taken centre stage again with the release of his 9th solo album ‘Raw Footage’ on August 19 (Lench Mob Records). Ice toured Australia tour two years ago and left audiences with no doubt as to why he continues to be one of the major figures of the rap movement.

Bone Thugs n Harmony sold 10 million records with their first 2 albums in the mid 90s, and won a Grammy Award with their #1 single ‘Tha Crossroads’ signaling their arrival with a mighty big bang. Being voted Favourite Rap Band at the American Music Awards 2007 after the release of their latest album ‘Strength & Loyalty’ is a testament to their continued popularity and relevance in the scene today.

SNOOP DOGG, ICE CUBE AND BONE THUGS N HARMONY in the ‘Smoked Out Australian Tour’– one helluva lineup, one helluva show. Don’t’ miss it!

Tickets on sale soon.

29 October - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane QLD

31 October - Acer Arena, Sydney NSW

02 November - Rod Laver, Melbourne VIC

05 November - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide SA

07 November - Burswood Dome, Perth WA

http://www.snoopdogg.com/

Falls Festival adds The Fleet Foxes

The Falls Music & Arts Festival have just announced the line-up for the 29th December – the first night of musical madness for the three day festival which takes place over New Years Eve in Victoria and Tasmania.

Kicking off festivities in Lorne will be the ultra buzz-worthy indie darlings of 2008 – The Fleet Foxes who will be deliciously complimented by the band that makes ‘festival moments’ happen – Augie March.

Also storming into town will be the UK’s biggest trouble makers ,The Cribs and new age synth nutters, Late Of The Pier. Finishing off the superb first night will be Aussie gems Rocket Science, British India, Ash Grunwald and 9 -piece Latin hip-hop troupe Labjacd.

The Taswegians will also be treated to something special – The Falls Funk’n’Soul Revue . This promises to be an afternoon and evening of this country’s finest funk, soul, bossa-nova & boogaloo from the very best specialist DJ’s this country has to offer.

All these bands will be joining the already announced:

Franz Ferdinand(UK); The Hives (Sweden); Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed & The True Loves (USA); The Cat Empire; The Kooks (UK); The Grates; Gomez (UK); Tegan & Sara (Canada); Faker; SoKo (France); Donavon Frankenreiter (USA); Jamie Lidell (UK); TZU; Mystery Jets (UK); Architecture in Helsinki; Atmosphere featuring Brother Ali (USA); The Drones; The Dodo’s (USA); Wolf & Cub & Liam Finn (NZ).

With loads more to be revealed!

www.fallsfestival.com.au