
MAP-ul vine cu alte cinci bloguri care acopera acum toate continentele cu exceptia Antarcticii: China - Wooozy Greece - Mouxlaloulouda India - Indiecision Indonesia - Deathrockstar South Africa - Musical Mover & Shaker! Din Romania, avem prima trupa autohtona de stoner, The: Egocentrics (tot din Timisoara, ca si Melting Karousel). Ma bucur ca au fost de acord ca una dintre piesele lor sa fie inclusa in MAP, pentru ca sunt chiar pe gustul meu si imi plac [...]
Create a playlist at MixPod.com The winners of this year's T BREAK heats have been announced, thereby giving 16 unsigned acts the chance to fulfil their dreams of playing at T in the Park , although they don't get the 'special' passes that allow them to mingle with the proper stars backstage. To enter into the spirit of turning music into a competition, we've made up a playlist of the chosen acts, and we're asking you [...]
A unique name with a unique sound. This is Glasgow's My Cousin I Bid You Farewell, a group of five musicians creating a singular brand of anthemic pop with haunting yet catchy touches. The first time I heard Frances and The Contented Hearts I immediately thought this band is not just another in the long line of indie-whatevers, their music is much too diversifed. Their first gig together was at the BBC last Novermber, followed by a live appearance on Big Stage in Glasgow's George Square. They are currently working on new music that will feature [...]

We don't have resolutions at New Year, we have revelations. What can be better than recuperating from the excesses of Shloer-fuelled festive partying than handpicking the 10 most incredible should-be-famous artists to stalk in the next 12 months? This time last year we got a bit overzealous and chose 16 tips for the top, a few of which actually went on to sell more than 16 records. For 2009's hot young things, we have three Scots, one English, two Aussies and four Yanks, starting with a band who we've been listening to [...]
The United Kingdom's Antiqcool has a knack for taking a familiar musical path and fine-tuning it with excellent harmonies and precise guitars. Sometimes a solo project, sometimes a collaboration; no matter, the music is atmospheric, laid back and smooth. Self-described as "The Police arrest Fleetwood Mac defended by Crosby Stills and Nash in Simon and Garfunkel's Crowded House"; classic. We'll be featuring more from the band in the near future. Antiqcool - mp3: Already Late • [...]

There are three essential elements that the perfect Hogmanay band should possess: Songs you can dance to + Songs you can sing along to + Songs that are upbeat It's a simple equation and the drunks won't settle for anything less. December 31 is no night for quiet, considered introspection. So in the spirit of the nation's current obsession for judging entertainment, we've decided to mark Scotland's al fresco Hogmanay 2008 acts with a mark out of 3 for each [...]
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Written by Fense Some of the best music videos aren't really that, they're simply visual accompaniment to the supporting audio. Small independent bands that utilize filmed visual elements in their performances, likewise, tend to possess something special. While I'm not sure if My Cousin I Bid You Farewell has video elements in their performances, they do fit the former statement in their video accompaniment to "Style & Grace". The video is largely black and white (color only coming in during the final minute or so), [...]