The Charlatans-The Beta Band-The Shins-Clash Magazine
The Charlatans-The Beta Band-The Shins-Clash Magazine
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE...
The Charlatans
From baggy to Britpop and back again
From Los Angeles to Bodmin Moor via Cheshire, the zen-like journey taken towards the completion of “Up At The Lake”, The Charlatans' eighth album, was a pilgrimage to rediscover roots, to strengthen old friendships, and to bequeath wisdom taught from lessons learnt.
The Beta Band
Scots indie weirdos "Dry The Rain"
Somewhere on the outskirts of Edinburgh is situated the secret workplace of The Beta Band. Learning the whereabouts of the studio, we felt it only appropriate to infiltrate their progress armed only with an inquisitive nature and a recording device.
The Shins
American cult act from Portland
With the whirrs of machinery in the background (“I've got electricians in”, he tells us), the brains behind the fantastic “Chutes Too Narrow” expounds on wooden awards, home recording and his transformation into Perry Como.
Miss Kittin
Feisty French electro feline
Miss Kittin has been working like a dog. Her debut album “I Com” is about to hit the shelves, and when she isn't gigging relentlessly, shooting videos, working for Mute as A&R consultant or writing a book she's trying to squeeze in a radio show.
Felix Da Housecat
Superstar DJ and toast of the dance world
Felix the Housecat needs to change his name. Felix the House Lion would be more fitting, as he stands at the top of the food chain as one of the most successful dance producers alive.
Phoenix
French dance act fly again
It's Paris in the Springtime, and somewhere in the vast city of romance, the members of Phoenix have gathered to check and double check they have perfected the live versions of their latest collection of songs in anticipation of the inevitable tour that lies ahead.
Phantom Planet
OC-approved cult quintet
The Californian Quintet first found cult success here with their debut album, “The Guest”. In the two years between that and new album “Phantom Planet”, the band suffered the loss of original drummer Jason Schwartzman.
Regulars
THE BIG THREE
Delays
FESTIVALS
Festival guide for 2004
LIMOND'S WHINE
Limond lets loose
FASHION
Dirty Larry Photo Shoot; Cockfighter
MOTOR RACING
Bahrain Grand Prix; Gumball Rally
ARCHIVE PHOTO SHOOT
The Beatles
Album Reviews
The Faces
Jim White
Keane
Modest Mouse
Delays
Graham Coxon
Gomez
Ben Kweller
The Datsuns
The Charlatans
The Streets
Pixies
Plus the latest: ALBUM & LIVE REVIEWS / NEW FILM & DVD RELEASES
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