Klaxons new single 22 January
Golden Skans - 140bpm
2007 will be The Klaxons year, Atlantis To Interzone much requested must be the follow-up to 'Golden Skans' which should hit the Top 40 easily enough. . Debut album 'Myths Of The Near Future' is due for release a week later on 29 Jan. XXXX
mypace.com/klaxons (Posted 12 Jan 07)

Long Blondes new single 5 Feb
Giddy Stratospheres - 136bpm
A succesful gig to launch their album at Cardiff Barfly last year won The Long Blondes many new fans, the girl advice anthem 'Once & Never Again' does the dancefloor business. Much requested already, 'Giddy Stratosphere' is set to become anther Top 40 success. XXXX
myspace.com/thelongblondes (Posted 12 Jan 07)

Mr Hudson & The Library new single 5 Feb
Too Late, Too Late 95bpm
"Too late, too late to wash my face and hands ..." off-beat lyrics with a reggae backbeat Mr Hudson (vocals, occasional guitar), Maps Huxley (the bass guitar), Wilkie Wilkinson (the electric drums), Joy Joseph (steel-pan, vocals), Torville Jones (the piano-forte). With influences as diverse as Dr Dre, Chet Baker, Two Tone, Bowie, Andre 3000, The Lemonheads, J Dilla, you know you're in for a bag full of surprises. Mr Hudson & The Library are classy, sophisticated and off-beat - see them at Cardiff Barfly on Monday 5 February - they're great. XXXX
myspace.com/mrhudson (Posted 12 Jan 07)

Cooper Temple Clause
Waiting Game - 132bpm
new single 8 January
Cooper Temple Clause have a uniquely composed and aggressive sound, 'Waiting Game' is a worthy follow-up to the superb and frightening 'Homo Sapiens'. I hope the Cooper's (recently departed from Sony land) hang in there cos' this is compelling material and well worthy, check the Rhymix remix at their myspace. XXXX
myspace.com/thecoopertempleclause coopertempleclause.co.uk (Posted 13 Jan 07)

Billy Talent new single 19 February
Fallen Leaves - 122bpm
Toronto, Canada band Billy Talent hit blast year with two sell-out UK headline tours. They kick off their new year in the UK with a one-off show at Brixton Academy on 17 February to trail their new single 'Fallen Leaves'. Choppy and sharp as ever the third single from their 'Billy Talent II' album should see a Top 40 placing. Trade-mark energy, pop punk and boisterous riffs. XXXX
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(Posted 13 Jan 07)

My Chemical Romance
Famous Last Words - 120bpm - new single 22 January
MCR's Gerard Way seems to have a morbid fascination with all things dark, however 'Welcome To The Black Parade' was a top notch work of art. Follow-up 'Famous Last Words', the finale to 'grand concept album produced by Rob Cavallo should chart easily as The Black Parade contiues it's two year tour. XXXX
myspace.com/mychemicalromance (Posted 12 Jan 07)

Guillemots new single 15 January
Annie, Let's Not Wait - 127bpm
Following 'Trains To Brazil' and the excellent 'Made Up Love Song No.43' comes another cracker 'Annie, Let's Not Wait'. Guillemots passion for their music is undeniable, and they set their target a cut above the norm. 'Annie' deserves Top Ten. XXXX
myspace.com/guillemotsmusic (Posted 12 Jan 07)