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January 2006 Archive




28th January 2006 As previously reported, The Stone Roses debut album 'The Stone Roses' was ranked in as The Greatest Album Of All Time by the NME. As well as the countdown there were new comments from both Squire and Brown, quite brief but interesting all the same. To read their comments, click here.




25th January 2006 According to Ireland Online, The Stone Roses 'The Stone Roses' has once again topped this year's NME Top 100 Greatest Albums Of All Time poll. The Top 5 ran, 1. The Stone Roses 'The Stone Roses', 2. The Smiths 'The Queen Is Dead', 3. Oasis 'Definitely Maybe', 4. Sex Pistols 'Never Mind The Bollocks' and with a rather more-than-dubious NME placing, the brand new 5. Arctic Monkeys 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'. For the full article and Top 20, click here.




24th January 2006 Just added to the Discography is a rare and interesting John Squire item. It's the 2003 UK Tour Itinerary that I've told a few people about already... which is for the whole Jan/Feb '03 UK tour, it features a great Izal 'Medicated Strong Toilet Tissue' cover and includes info on all the venues/personnel/travel, etc (I've had to remove some info but that'll be obvious why when you see it)... quite an interesting read. For the full discography entry, click here.




24th January 2006 Ian Brown has made the shortlist for the NME Awards 2006. He is nominated for the Best Solo Artist category, along with Anthony And The Johnsons, Richard Ashcroft, Graham Coxon and Kanye West. In addition, Jo Whiley revealed today (on her Radio 1 show) that Ian Brown was to receive the prestigious God Like Genius award, last years' winners were fellow Mancs, New Order. For the full nominations list, click here.

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23rd January 2006 Please disregard the previous update, Andy Watts will still be on the bill at Pop gig in Soho, London, W1 Tues 31st Jan. He has pushed back his rescheluded 333 club gig in Old Street, London, EC1V 9LE to Thurs 16th March. Full details available on his website.




20th January 2006 Andy Watts announces two new dates to start off 2006. He is to play Pop in Soho, London, W1 on Tues 31st Jan, onstage 9.15pm with the brilliant Roger Goslyn... also in the line up are The Weight (featuring ex-Mozer band mate Paul Dawson). The second gig is the rescheluded 333 club gig in Old Street, London, EC1V 9LE. Andy's got another limited edition CD to give away at both gigs to and will debuting plenty of new material too so it'll definitely be worth stepping out for. Full details available on his website.




16th January 2005 Just a reminder that the Mani's Manic Mondays show is well and truly back for 2006, it's on right now, infact. For those who haven't tuned in yet, check out Revolution 96.2 FM (if you're in the Manchester area) or www.revolutiononline.co.uk online if you're elsewhere. It's a great four-hour show packed with all the tunes you wanna hear and none of the ones you don't... txt Mani direct in the studio and you might even get a mention on the show! Tune into Revolution 96.2 every Monday 6pm-10pm for Mani's Manic Monday.




11th January 2006 There is more award news for Ian Brown. He has just been nominated for a Brit Award under the Best British Male Solo Artist category. Also up for the award are Anthony (And The Johnsons), James Blunt, Robbie Williams and Will Young. For the full nominations list, click here.




10th January 2006 As I mentioned on the forum, I received an email back from the John Squire peeps again yesterday who confirmed John was well and on form. Their artwork print drive was successful too and they shifted over 40 prints in the run up to Xmas alone... the official site is also to receive an Art update within the next month/two. A new section will house all artworks, plus press and commentary - more details will be sent out to the mailing list nearer the time.

They also confirmed that John is still busy writing new material but say that they haven't heard anything yet and after I put to them some of the recent rumours they added...
"Your sources appear to be pretty well informed as i was told that any recording to be released is likely not to be under the 'john squire' name. What exactly this means is unclear but it seems John and Simon Moran, his manager and label boss, have an action plan and this at least is positive news."

While this immediately may not the best news for the most loyal Squire fans who approve of a John Squire solo career and want to see John Squire live with a full-set of his songs, it is still unsure as to the nature of this new project and whether John will still provide vocals on a 3rd LP... ideas could range from a shake-up/re-branding (getting a new bunch of session musicians in and giving it a band name, etc) to the formation of a supergroup or even something else. What is clear is that Squire's return remains definite and that we will have a 3rd John Squire album in some shape or form and it is in the work-in-progress stage.

They finish to say that while John is a private fella but he does care about his fans... which is nice. I'll keep you informed on all fronts as and when it comes my way. For now I guess we can speculate over the new format that a John Squire album might take... I've just worked out my latest odds on over on the forum.




5th January 2006 According to the NME, Ian Brown revealed plans for his as yet untitled fifth studio album. As previouls reported Brown hinted at a move back toward the 'Music Of The Spheres' sound whilst taking it into yet another new direction and he seems true to his world promising to bring in the orchestra to the recording process. According to Brown he's got "four or five rough tracks" and says the album could be released as early as this summer. For the full article & details, click here.




3rd January 2006 Ian Brown is to start off his 2006 in the same style he left '05 by already pencilling in a busy start to the year... he's the latest act to confirm for the ShockWaves NME Awards 2006 show, which according to the NME site has now sold out. For the full article & details, click here.




3rd January 2006 Welcome back! I hope you all had good Xmas & New Year celebrations. First news of the year then, Rick Witter & The Dukes (also featuring ex-Seahorse and current Yards bassman Stu Fletcher) have been busy recording brand new material for their as yet untitled debut album and have clips of four tracks to listen to here. The four tracks are titled, 'The Devil Will Be Waiting', 'Pull Together', 'He Was The Boy Who Waited So Long He Forgot What He Was Waiting For' and 'The Other Way Round'.






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