Blog: There Goes the Fear

The sensational Shockwaves NME Awards shows have been announced for next January and February to start off a 2009 in great style. The likes of Franz Ferdinand , The Wombats and Simian Mobile Disco are among this year's great gigs, with more to be announced shortly. Franz Ferdinand 's frontman Alex Kapranos said of their opening night honour: "We're going to play the gig to celebrate 'Ulysess' coming out and Heaven is the best place to go and celebrate. [...]