To celebrate the new album, Words and Music by Saint Etienne , and the single I’ve Got Your Music (Out Today), Saint Etienne have released a brand new mixtape titled Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer . The band is due to embark on their sold out UK tour from May 22nd. The lists of dates are as follows: Tues 22nd May - Leadmill, Sheffield (support Stereo Venus) Weds 23rd May Oran Mor, Glasgow (support Lightships) Thurs 24th May - Kazimer, Liverpool (support Edgar Jones) Fri 25th May - Gate Theatre, Cardiff (support Colorama) Sat 26th May - Assembly, Leamington Spa (support, Stereo Venus) Mon ...

One more 78 from the pile. This time a 10" on the Columbia label. Wikipedia says - Jack Payne (22 August 1899 – 4 December 1969) was a British dance music bandleader who established his reputation during the British dance band era of the 1930s. Wesley">John Wesley Vivian Payne was born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, the only son of a music publisher's warehouse manager. While serving in the Royal Flying Corps he played the piano in amateur dance bands. Payne served in the Royal Air Force during World War I, and led dance bands for the troops. Prior to joining ...

Rev Run  is known as the guy to go to when you need advice. (Just check his Twitter — Run drops jewels all day.) Most of the time that advice comes in the spiritual form, but that doesn't mean the rap legend can't teach us how to have fun! PHOTOS: Turntable Trendy: Rev Run Tops The List For StyleCaster's Most Stylish DJs  Vanity Fair recently did an article asking Run what spots he liked to hit up while staying in the United States' naughtiest city, Las Vegas. VIDEO: Rev Run Gets Tricky On The 1's & 2's ...

Exposure is our scrapbook of our favourite new bands. Today's exposure features Leamington Spa-based experimental-pop duo Coves Name : Coves Location : Leamington Spa, UK Genre : Shoegaze For Fans of : School of Seven Bells, The Kills Website : Facebook Despite only forming last Summer, Coves 's brand of infectious scuzzy-shoegaze has already earnt them a European support tour with Echo and The Bunnymen and plenty of acclaim. Their new track, 'Run With Me', features on their forthcoming debut EP 'Cast A Shadow' on Cross Keys Records.

Last week we caught up with Bill Niels of Daily Bread and now we've got another fashion/music feature for you guys. Rob Myers, Founder of SLVDR (pronounced Salvador), caught up with us to give his insight into the culture of music and fashion. SLVDR has been doing some really great things with becoming an embodiment of California lifestyle and creating something to look up to for up-and-coming streetwear brands. Check out SLVDR online here.   How did you become a part of SLVDR and what can you tell us about the come up of SLVDR as a brand? I ...

We’ve all been anxiously waiting to see a baby belly on our pregnant guidette Snooki , and now the wait is over! The Jersey Shore star showed off her new baby bump in some recent pictures on her Twitter, and while it's not Jessica Simpson-size, Snooks is working with a cute little round belly.  PHOTOS: Snooki Goes Pale & Pregnant At The Spa The 24-year-old shared some of her #pregnantproblems with Twitter followers. She tweeted: Omg it's only 74 degrees and I'm dying. This summer is going to SUCK for us preggers ladies! #fml PHOTOS: Snook Who's ...

There is now a new wrinkle in the sexual assault lawsuit against John Travolta .  The first accuser's lawsuit, which was filed a week back, will be dismissed by the masseur's former lawyer  Okorie Okorocha . DETAILS: Nice Try! John Travolta Proves He Wasn't In L.A. During Alleged Assault Okorocha decided to back out when his client admitted to having the date of the alleged attack mixed up. He told RadarOnline : "I'm going to file a dismissal of John Doe #1's lawsuit on Tuesday morning, without prejudice. I could no longer represent him because he was ...

John Travolta banned from Peninsula Hotel Spa in Manhattan, The Avengers break record ticket sales, Chris Hemsworth gets a baby girl, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson will appear on Glee, Matthew Perry’s Go On gets picked up by NBC, all in today’s celebrity gossip. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at [...]

Snooki used to spend her Fridays tanning, going to get some drinks at happy hour and pre-gaming for a night out at the Shore. Oh, how times have changed!  PHOTOS: Snook Who's Talking! Snooki Talks Motherhood With V Magazine The 24-year-old pregnant reality star spent last Friday in a calmer fashion at the spa, rocking heels and cute leopard attire. Snooks tweeted, "Just had an amazing spa session for my pregnant self! ✌."  She then posted another photo and wrote, "You can see a bump!!!" which isn't so clear in the photo, but nonetheless, the meatball looks adorable. We ...

Recommended Show: SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 ONEIDA & SIGHTINGS @ 285 KENT AVENUE 285 Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211 $10, 8PM You can never go wrong with seeing noise rockers Oneida , especially when a band as awesome as Sightings is opening. Hollis Brown @ Pier 40 Virtual Boy @ Brooklyn Bowl John Brown's Body @ Maxwell's The Budos Band @ The Bell House Bird Courage @ Open Road Rooftop Naam, Hull, & Rainbows @ Glasslands Widow">True Widow & Daughn Gibson @ Union Pool Rob Delaney @ Music Hall of Williamsburg Infinity Shred & Idiot Glee @ Shea Stadium Neon Indian, Ducktails, & Lemonade @ Terminal 5 Start Making Sense & Great White Caps @ Mercury ...

On May 19th, get the tools you need for healthier living at the Women’s Health & Fitness Expo! Over 100 exhibits, health screenings, seminars, workshops, fitness demos, spa area, and more! Miller School, 65 Fording Place Rd., Lake Katrine, NY.

John Travolta is in a sticky situation! The Grease actor was already being sued by an unidentified male masseur for assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction, claiming Travolta allegedly groped him during a massage session. PHOTOS: WEEKLY BIRTHDAY DOPENESS: Paris Hilton, Dr. Dre & More! Now, a second unidentified male masseur has filed a $2 million sexual battery case against the 58-year-old.  According to RadarOnline , the documents say that the second source claims to have “substantial documentation and numerous witnesses regarding the substance of Travolta's actions." The site reports: According to the lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday morning in Federal ...

Abel Tesfaye is apparently satisfied enough with his current run of debut U.S. dates that he's upped the ante a bit. The Weeknd is scheduled to open for Florence and the Machine for a string of U.S. dates in September and October. He's also readying that remastered package of his 2011 mixtape trilogy . "the re mastering of the whole trilogy over everything...", he tweeted last night . Listen to the Weeknd's echoey remix of "Shake It Out" from last fall.  Florence and the Machine: 05-08 New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall * 05-11 Uncasville, CT - Mohegan ...

On May 1st the London based Indie band Savages played a show at the Führer Bunker, Salford and were supported by Pins. The show at this dark little venue had sold out in advance which is good, since everyone was treated to a brand new song that was so new, they needed lyrics! Titled 'Shut up', it’s opening bass line will catch your attention while the chaotic shreds of the guitar, and the dance pace will keep it. The song really does remind me of the work of Sonic Youth and judging by how tight this track sounds live ...

Another curio from Crewe flea market in the shape of a give-away ( I presume ) bit of Heinz promotional material as a floppy disc from 1976. This was obviously a commercial of some sort but I don't remember this catchy fun song. The other side is almost as good ( or as bad depending on your point of view!) Wikipedia says - "Born in Chelsea, London, to a family descended from Huguenots (the name was an Anglicisation of "Perthuis"; his full surname being "de Perthuis de Laillevault"), he was the son of noted screenwriter and actor Roland Pertwee and distant cousin of ...