http://www.bangonpr.com/All the latest press releases from Bang On PR, Londonen-gbFriday 16th - Sunday 25th April 2010 - Second Gil Scott-Heron date added due to overwhelming demand (24 April) - Ether talks programme to include Gil Scott-Heron (19 April), Steve Goodman (16 April), Will Montgomery & Owen Hatherley (21 April) and Anna Minton (22 April) - DJ Tom Middleton added to Stereo MCs' bill (16 April) & Tom Jenkinson DJ set confirmed post-Chris Cunningham show (23 April) - Ether film programme to include screening of 1921 classic Dr Jekyll & Mr...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=819http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=819http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTO.CHILDREN NEW VIDEO FOR 'RUINS' SINGLE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmcHPk8_1N8 "The first essential band of the decade?" CLASH "Psychedelic post-punk with a gaze of the shoe about it" NME After last year’s majestic ascension from London’s underground via debut single, Dead Disco Dancer, 2010 sees O Children blossom triumphantly with their staggering new single ‘Ruin’s’. Thunderous and foreboding from the get go; Ruins is a...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=811http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=811http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTDETACHMENTS "H.A.L" Released on Thisisnotanexit on 12th April 2010 Neo-post punk electronic resistance force Detachments will release their brilliant new single "Heard A Lie" on 12th April 2010. It's a dead-eyed, pulsating riddle, insidiously alluding to the phenomenon of mass complicit behaviour. Lyrically the song tackles the subject of conspiracies and the universal mistrust many people experience of modern life but don't admit to; the subjugation and pacification of...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=812http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=812http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTMatthew Herbert "Leipzig" New single released March 29th "Dazzling", "Brilliantly choreographed" — ***** The Times Winner of the Showing Off... Tenth award for services beyond etc. to the very idea of being a restless militant outsider musical progressive in a culture increasingly cuddling up to conformity... The Guardian, Paul Morley Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjunK37tOG4 The debut single from pioneering musician...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=813http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=813http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTHEADMAN "Private Show" Single released April 19 RELISH RECORDINGS The latest release from Relish Recordings is from label boss Headman: "Private Show" is the second single from the upcoming Headman album "1923". The synth filled dance-floor jam is the culmination of old school Manhead with the modern Headman trademarks - heavier basslines and big drums. The track features vocal great Steve Mason (man behind BetaBand / BlackAffair / KingBiscuitTime) who has...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=816http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=816http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTJAHCOOZI "Barefoot Wanderer" Album released 19th April on BPitch What's a press release like this one supposed to be about? It's supposed to sum up an artist's journey, point out their career landmarks. So in the case of this band, you'd have to talk about their formation in Berlin in 2002. Something that wasn’t just about forming a band, but also about balancing different cultural backgrounds - the beats being arranged by Robot Koch in Berlin, the vocals coming from...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=817http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=817http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTHEADMAN ‘1923’ RELEASE DATE MAY 3rd 2010 RELISH RECORDINGS Headman returns with a brand new astonishing album: 1923. After releasing 3 albums on Gomma, he returns with this new record on his own label Relish. This marks the start of a new era for Robi Insinna, the man behind the Headman guise. It’s an incredible work of art - ten tracks of pure gold that show and highlight the rich talent at work here. The forward-thinking, evolving sound of a true artist. It bridges...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=815http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=815http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTUNKLE Announce new full - length “Where Did The Night Fall” Available May 10th 2010 On Surrender All New Track ‘Natural Selection’ available for free download on February 12th at www.UNKLE.com Critically acclaimed London-based UNKLE announces the release of their fourth-proper full-length record "Where Did The Night Fall" on their label Surrender All on May 10th. The album will feature fourteen tracks recorded over the last year at various locations...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=818http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=818http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTFour tracks laid down by The 2 Bears, each a rump shaking slab of unpretentious house, The 2 Bears debut EP is released on 12th April on Southern Fried. The 2 Bears, "Follow The Bears" EP distils the dance music eclecticism of its hirsute protagonists Raf and Joe. From "Mercy Time", the twisted Teddy Bears' Picnic take on Marvin Gaye and the sinister synth sounds of "Follow The Bear", to the shimmering pop of "When Am I Going to Make a Living?" and...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=810http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=810http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTMusicians such as Vitalic are few and far between. In a time when words such as “pioneer” and “innovator” get bandied around far too easily, Vitalic — otherwise known as Pascal Arbez-Nicolas — like his Gallic peers Daft Punk, is a small among a small number of artists that warrant such epithets. Last year Vitalic confirmed his status as the Wagner of disco with "Flashmob" his second and finest longplayer to date, an album with a blistering...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=808http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=808http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTCROOKERS "TONS OF FRIENDS" RELEASED THIS WEEK Monday 8th March sees the release of the of 'Tons Of Friends' - the much anticipated studio album from Phra and Bot, the Italian beatmongers aka Crookers. After remixing such huge names in pop and rock along with the UK chart success of their Kid Cudi's Day 'n' Night remix earlier in 2009, the hip house pioneers have now gone direct to some of their favourite artists to work alongside on their 20 track debut album. Aptly...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=809http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=809http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTCROOKERS ** PLAY INSTORE AT ROUGH TRADE EAST ** Saturday 6th March, Old Truman Brewary, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL Monday 8th March sees the release of the 'Tons Of Friends' much anticipated studio album from Phra and Bot, the Italian beatmongers aka Crookers. The duo will be performing live at Rough Trade East on Saturday 6th March at 5pm. There will be a free signed poster for every album purchased! ** LISTEN TO FULL ALBUM, 'TONS OF FRIENDS' ON MYSPACE...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=807http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=807http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMTToronto's Born Ruffians are pleased to announce their second album, "Say It", due May 31st on Warp Records. If Born Ruffians' 2008 debut album Red Yellow and Blue was the result of a talented and precocious gang of freshmen, their 2010 follow-up, "Say It", would be the project they left college to finish – a declaration that they're smart and ambitious enough to make it on their own, and furthermore, proof that Born Ruffians are in it for the long haul. Their debut...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=805http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=805http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMTFresh from his success of winning Best Solo Artist at this year’s NME AWARDS, Jamie T releases "Emily's Heart" on March 15th. This is the latest single to be taken from his widely acclaimed gold-selling album "Kings and Queens" which hit #2 upon its release last September. Already established as one of the fans' favourite moments from the "Kings and Queens" set and Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World, this new version of "Emily's Heart" is...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=806http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=806http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMTWinner of the Showing Off... Tenth award for services beyond etc. to the very idea of being a restless militant outsider musical progressive in a culture increasingly cuddling up to conformity... The Guardian, Paul Morley “dazzling”, “brilliantly choreographed” — ***** The Times PIONEERING musician and producer Matthew Herbert (Bodily Functions, Matthew Herbert Big Band) will release the first part of his “One” trilogy in March under his label...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=803http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=803http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMTWhat’s a press release like this one supposed to be about? It’s supposed to sum up an artist’s journey, point out their career landmarks. So in the case of this band, you’d have to talk about their formation in Berlin in 2002. Something that wasn’t just about forming a band, but also about balancing different cultural backgrounds - the beats being arranged by Robot Koch in Berlin, the vocals coming from formerly London-based Sasha Perera and the basslines being...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=804http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=804http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMTPLAN BEAR with THE 2 BEARS ROSS ALLEN HOT CITY Friday 26th February Plan B, 418 Brixton Road, SW9 7AY 9pm - 5am Debut EP 'Follow The Bears' is out April 12th on Southern Friedhttp://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=802http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=802http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMTLOVEBOX: MORE ACTS ANNOUNCED www.lovebox.net 'A source of familial pride for all festival-loving Londoners' The Guardian ROXY MUSIC GRACE JONES DIZZEE RASCAL MARK RONSON & THE BUSINESS HOT CHIP EMPIRE OF THE SUN PLUS: THE MACCABEES, BOOKASHADE, PEACHES, CHROMEO, CROOKERS, NOISETTES, ELLIE GOULDING, CHASE AND STATUS, RIVA STARR, WILD BEASTS, HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR AND MANY MORE ** Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July ** Lovebox has added to its...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=801http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=801http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMTWhen global bass music matriarch Mary Anne Hobbs recently told The Fader "Flying Lotus, for me, is like the Hendrix of his generation" it seemed more then an audacious opinion, and with the arrival of "Cosmogramma", it's revealed as a revelation. In the past couple of years, Flying Lotus has grown into the position of being far more than a producer, he has helped materialize a far-reaching strain of musical ideology that has encompassed not only a global family of...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=799http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=799http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT"Pretty damn spectacular." - NME "Sublime." - Sunday Times Culture "the sleeper hit of the year" - Evening Standard "Arty beats with swooning tunes ****" - Daily Mail "Fireflies is a song that begs to be discovered." - Music Week "Adam Young is currently one of music's hottest properties." - Independent "whimsically sweet stuff with great hooks �“ we love it! *****" - OK! "Be prepared to...http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=800http://www.bangonpr.com/pr_detail.php?id=800http://www.bangonpr.com/site/web/images/ul/Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT