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Barely 9 months after 2001 finished, we celebrate some of the top acts of that yeat - at Nice'n'Sleazy on Saturday 7th September.
Taking the lead of YOU, the voter, we have had a quick scan at how the voting's gone and to take part in the show, chosen some bands who've done particularly in the voting.
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Josephine were nominated in the 'Best Newcomer' category. They've released 2 singles - 'Vinyl Hit 'and 'This is Not an Exit' which have both gained some radio airplay and sold out their pressings. Their debut album "This is Not an Advertisment' is out on Lithium on September 16th. More info at josephinesworld.com |
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ballboy actually won the 'Newcomer' category last year
(tieing with Aether Flux). Since then they've released a couple
of ep's, and a compilation album 'Club Anthems'. They are working
on their first album proper and will tour the USA with Cinerama
in the autumn. Oh, and they're up for 'Best Artist' here this
time. More info at the ballboy website |
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Troika have been together for a couple of years now but folowing a well-received debut 'The Septemberist' they've put together the Too Many Fireworks label to release the 'Missing Passport' e.p. They're also in the 'Best Newcomer' category. More info at troikaonline |
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Debaser : the Tayside band were nominated as Best Newcomer following a couple of ep's including 'Thirty Fingers' which garnered good reviews. They mix noisy guitar rock with more melodic material, and, surprisingly, sound very litle like the Pixies. Debaser's website for more info |
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Slowloris : another nominee in the Best Newcomer category, this Edinburgh 3-piece make sparse, at times ethereal melodies based around Caireen's distinctive vocals. The band have appeared on the likes of the Smoke compilation and The Littlest Album but are working on their first release proper. Read more at Slowlorisonline |
And as well as all that there'll be a raffle (probably - prizes permitting), special presenters (football permitting) and of course, the presentation of the infamous Golden Clefts!
It'll be pay-at-the-door, though tickets may be available in advance. We'll see. All proceeds to go charity - Amnesty International.