The Strypes announce US Tour for January

Peggy Jane Christmas Stocking Fillers Available Now!!!

Heavy Soul Records reveal cover artwork for The 45s 7" single

March of the Mods (for Teenage Cancer Trust) to visit Hartlepool on 9th March 2014

John’s Children announce rare London gig to promote ‘A Strange Affair’ CD (Cherry Red)

John's Children celebrate the release of A Strange Affair at 229 The Venue (229 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN London) on Friday, 7 February 2014.

John’s Children were the quintessential cult 60s Mod/Psych band, controversial, sharply dressed and subsequently the stuff of legend.

The band were fronted by Andy Ellison (later with Jet and Radio Stars) and boasted Marc Bolan within their ranks during their short life.

A new CD "A Strange Affair" (Cherry Red), compiled by Andy Ellison and with sleeve notes from ex-manager Simon Napier-Bell, has put together their entire sixties output in one lovingly packaged set. It is released on the 25th November 2013.

Press Release from Ocean Colour Scene – The Marchin’ Already Tour

"When Ocean Colour Scene’s Marchin’ Already was released in 1997 – promptly dislodging Oasis’ Be Here Now from the Number One spot – a mysterious package arrived at the band’s door. Inside it was a plaque from Noel Gallagher engraved with the inscription: ‘To the Second Best Band in Britain.’ Far from being insulted, guitarist Steve Cradock took it as a compliment, saying: “It’s an honour to be described as Britain’s second best band – ahead of Oasis but behind the Beatles.”

Sixteen years on, and with Oasis seemingly no more, OCS are ready to re-live their finest hour – playing Marchin’ Already in full.

Many of the songs from that record have become etched into the public consciousness. From the heavy riffing of Hundred Mile High City (famously used in Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) to the Beatlesy ballad Better Day, to the soulful stomp of Travellers Tune, they’re tracks that have stood the test of time – much like the band themselves.

For OCS, the Marchin’ Already marks the highpoint of a career that saw them rise from Breton shirt-wearing Stone Roses disciples to one of Britpop’s biggest-selling bands (their 1998 arena tour was the biggest by any UK group that year). In their 23 years together, they’ve enjoyed five Top 10 albums, six Top 10 singles, a mantelpiece full of awards, and countless sell-out tours.

One of these, back in 2011, saw the band play their seminal Moseley Shoals album in full. If the reaction to those gigs is anything to go by – rave reviews, full houses, mass sing-alongs – then the Marchin’ Already Tour promises to be the next stride forward in the band’s remarkable career.

What’s the story? Ocean Colour Scene are about to remind everyone – Noel included – just how good they are."

'Boogaloo' at The Polish Club, Nottingham, on Friday 22nd November

Modvember on Saturday 30th November

The Sandpilots & The Mannequins announce London date for 14th November

Breaking News: The 45s 7" single "Back On" for release by Heavy Soul Records

BIG NEWS - The 45s will be on Heavy Soul Records after all and on proper vinyl.

A real coup for the Heavy Soul label to release one of the most exciting bands in the UK. Remember this is where The Strypes started!!

Sources report that the 7" single is slated for a 16th December release date.

The Len Price 3, The Killermeters and The Legendary Groovymen to play The 100 Club on Sunday 29th December