Myspace Magic: Christopher Young

"It took a tatooed girl from Birkenhead to really, really open my eyes." Well, actually no, it didn't but Moz's line sprung to mind before getting in touch with the final Myspace Magic artist of 2009 and the comparisons have only just begun; Christopher Young is a complex piece of work but there is certainly a heap of quality in this man's soul. Here's what NME-E found out:

NME-E: Who are you and how did you come about?
CY: My name is Christopher Young, I decided to start playing out of necessity rather than choice. I picked up a guitar several years ago initially with the end aim of getting it to sound like a guitar. I'm self taught and prefer to play according to feel, rather than to delve through vast textbooks deciphering the names of chords and which ones are supposed to be friends with others, etc. This is possibly down to my laziness and generally perversity but for the main part it gets me by.

My humble beginnings have blossomed into something much more indulgent over time, and my aim now is to produce something important, that isn't derivative, self-pitying or trite and to try and shrug off the ugly stigma that unfortunately gets attached to the idea of a singer-songwriter.

NME-E: Can you describe your sound?
CY: I try my very 'bestest' to sound just like myself, but it isn't always easy. I suppose if I had to categorise then Indie/Folk would be the most accurate description. I'd say it starts at Dylan and carries right through to The Smiths, grabbing on to Joy Division, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bright Eyes, Fionn Regan and Elliott Smith along the way. In addition, many poets and writers have been a big influence such as Simon Armitage, Charles Bukowski and Jack Kerouac.

Genres aside, what is very clear is that Christoper Young possesses a fantastic voice, one of those 'you're-haunting-me-and-I-can't-do-anything-about-it' types. Sheer bliss.

NME-E: What are your releases to date?
CY: A 10 track album called 'The Painter'.

At present there are nine tracks available to listen to on Chris' myspace page. In the main, they are delicate pieces of his self-defined 'indie folk' sound and are well worth a listen. He's also kindly given NME-Europe permission to play tracks here, so there are two at the end of the article to give readers an insight.

NME-E: If you could choose a band/artist to support you, who would it be and why?
CY: Morrissey, you just have to listen to those great Smiths albums and (a couple!) of the solo efforts. He understands what being an artist is. And can still (albeit, not quite so often) write those lines that stop you in your tracks, oh that's when he's not too busy telling us how awful it is being Morrissey!

Awful as it might be to be Morrissey, he still IS Morrissey.

NME-E: What's your favourite album at the moment?
CY: Cass McCoombs; Dropping The Writ.

NME-E: Tell us about your objectives/prospects for next 12 months?
CY: To hopefully be picked up by a label, to release my album both online and in a few independent stores, to play some great venues that suit ME and to pickup fans sincerely interested in what I'm doing, to get more airplay and just to have some recognition from industry types and the like who can appreciate the work and singular vision I'm trying to get at.

Also I'd love to get my music into film and TV however independent and obscure it may be (I'm currently working with a local filmaker). Most of all though my aim is for my album to be received well.

I don't want much!

Well, you might as well ask!

NME-E: Any last requests?
CY: Visit my page for the release of my album 'The Painter' and drop by for a chat. www.myspace.com/christopherdebt

It can't do you any harm. NME-E has been there on a number of occasions already and seriously suggests you do the same. Meanwhile, have a listen to some of his work...

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Album Review: The Cribs

The Cribs: 'Ignore The Ignorant' (Cooperative)

1. We Were Aborted
2. Cheat On Me
3. We Share The Same Skies
4. The City Of Bugs
5. Hari Kari
6. Last Year's Snow
7. Emasculate Me
8. Ignore The Ignorant
9. Save Your Secrets
10. Nothing
11. Victim Of Mass Production
12. Stick To Yr Guns

Yorkshire born and bred, the three Jarman brothers, better known as The Cribs return with their fourth studio album. On this occasion they are fortunate to boast a guest of honour - none other than Johnny Marr. His introduction certainly makes a difference.

None of the brash, raw sound from the previous albums is noticeably lost, yet 'Ignore The Ignorant' is distinctly more mature and tighter than earlier material. It is clear that Mr. Marr has been instrumental - in all senses of the word - in the development of their sound.

Straight from the off, with 'We Were Aborted' (see video below), you get a sense of the way this album is going to pan out. The 'in-yer-face' vocals and energy from previous albums is still there, particularly on tracks like 'Victims Of Mass Production' or 'Hari Kari' , but the accompanying sound is on the whole much more solid and horizons are broadened with the likes of 'City Of Bugs', a six-minute guitar driven roller-coaster, or closing track 'Stick To Yr Guns', which brings things to a fitting close.

Check out The Cribs' new-improved formula. Only the ignorant would ignore it.

NME-Rating: 9/10
Top Track: 'We Share The Same Skies'





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Myspace Magic: So Shush

The first of this week's Myspace Magic features focuses on a Salford-based duo called So Shush. I was first attracted to this duo when I found out how they came together - on a dancefloor listening to The Smiths' classic 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out'. I promptly checked out their sounds - Ian and Carole kindly sent me a copy of their first release, the self-titled 'So Shush' - and was keen to learn more. The couple were kind enough to answer my questions; here's what they had to say.

NME-E: Who are you and how did you come about?
SS: We’re So Shush from Salford UK. We met by crashing into each other while dancing to The Smith’s song 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' at the Star & Garter, Manchester.

NME-E: What are your releases to date?
SS: We released our debut album called 'So Shush' in Autumn 2008. It’s available via iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Emusic and a load of other places. See review in Tasty Fanzine – Jan 2009. Our song 'People Need Something' was on the Skratch magazine US sampler recently and we’re likely to send masters for our second album to distributors within a couple of weeks.

In fact the new album, 'Wistful Wanders', was released this week (April 20th).

NME-E: If you could choose a band to support you, who would it be?
SS: The Hollies

NME-E: What was your favourite album of 2008?
Carole: 'You are here' - thenewno2
Ian: 'Living with War' - Neil Young (by the way we recently got to 16 in his video chart)

NME-E: What are your objectives/prospects for the next 12 months?
SS: We’re releasing our second album – we’re very proud of it and excited about it. We’re currently getting airplay on a load of indie stations in US. Hoping to start getting some meaningful UK airplay and our music out to more people who like might like it.


I've just downloaded the new album from iTunes, it will receive a full review soon enough, but early signs are more than promising - this could be one of the top indie releases of the year. Give them a listen on their myspace profile and judge for yourselves. Speaking to them earlier in the week, they said they were extremely happy with how things were going. Plenty of airspace on European and Stateside radio will hopefully earn them some well-earned credit.

Naturally, I'd like to thank So Shush for taking some of their precious time to talk to nme-europe and seriously recommend you all give them a chance.

You can get the album on iTunes, Amazon and 7digital, amongst others.

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Myspace Magic: Strawhouses

Another one of those prolific weeks so you are in for a treat on NME-E. Following the Loveday Fools feature, Myspace Magic was feeling a little homesick and so decided to head back to Liverpool. The latest addition is Strawhouses, a band I first heard a couple of months back and who instantly caught my eye. I've waited this long for the feature to give them a well-earned plug; they'll be launching their brand new single on Saturday night at the O2 Academy in town. Paul was more than willing to tell us about the band, so have a read, check out their sounds on myspace and, if you're in the area, get down and watch their live set next weekend.

NME-E: Who are you and how did you come about?
SH: We are Strawhouses...I started things many years ago now in my school days...several abortive attempts, some bizzarre plot twists, and much sub-bridge level water gone, the current line up formed in 2007 - Chris (Smith, guitar) I had met at uni, Stuart (Mann, drums) had followed me from Fallout (the band previous to Strawhouses) and Brad (Michael Bradshaw, bass) is Stuart's friend from home. I am Paul (Donnelly) and I sing and write the songs...

NME: Do you have any releases to date?
SH: So far we have only released one EP, 'Runaway Child'. Although we'd had demos etc previously, this was our first proper body of work that we recorded properly and released. We have big (enough) plans for releases in the next few months, in particular our debut single, 'A Good Night Out' in April, which will be followed by another single in May, most probably a song called 'Train Wreck'.

A live version of 'Train Wreck' is available to on the Strawhouses' myspace, along with four other tracks. If you like a bit of music to think about and have a soft spot for tracks which grow on you with every listen, you are in for a treat. Careful arrangements, poignant lyrics and haunting melodies galore is the order of the day for Strawhouses.

NME-E: If you could choose a band to support you, who would it be?
SH: ahaaa...um...if we're talking absolutely anyone, probably either The Smiths, Radiohead or Talking Heads - I mean, this would never happen, but I think if we did do a gig where one of those bands supported us, we might get some good exposure (!). The band I realistically can't wait to support us are The Daisy Riots, who will hopefully be supporting us at the O2 Academy in Liverpool for our single launch on April 11. They're bloody great and are headed for big things.

Listening to their tunes, you understand the choices. Daisy Riots, one to watch - best get them on here before it's too late!

NME-E: What was your favourite album of 2008?
SH: I really liked 'Third' by Portishead, 'Do You Like Rock Music' by British Sea Power, 'Amidst Bright Shadows' by Ray Dunne and 'Everything That Happens Will Happen Today' by Brian Eno and David Byrne. Though, I think as a band, we'd probably have to say Elbow's 'The Seldom Seen Kid'.

NME-E: Finally, tell us about your objectives/prospects for 2009?
SH: Well, as I mentioned- the indie releases we're planning. We'd quite like to record our first album, get on a few festivals and work with more industry people- eventually signing some sort of record deal. None of these things are impossible but we're going to have to work very hard. We've put in a lot of the ground work but we know we've got a tough make-or-break year ahead- I'm optimistic we can make good on our objectives and will hopefully be able to look back on the year and definitively say we've progressed exactly how I wanted us to.

With a sound like they have, I'm sure they have every right to feel optimistic. NME-E certainly wishes them all the best.


Having waited for a good two months for this to appear, the least you can do is check out their Myspace. Thanks to Paul and the group for their time and patience.

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Album Review: Morrissey

Morrissey: Years Of Refusal (Decca)

1. Something Is Squeezing My Skull
2. Mama Lay Softly On The Riverbed
3. Black Cloud
4. I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris
5. All You Need Is Me
6. When I Last Spoke To Carol
7. That's How People Grow Up
8. One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell
9. It's Not Your Birthday Anymore
10. You Were Good In Your Time
11.Sorry Doesn't Help
12. I'm OK By Myself

Two weeks ago Morrissey revealed The Smiths would not reform ever, which despite shattering a few pipedreams, was perfectly logical to his army of loyal fans.

What worries everyone more is the fact that the legend is thinking about retirement, as he himself hinted during a recent promotional interview. If, as he declares, he really has only five years left, we must treasure every offering until D-day arrives and there's no better way to start your personal homage than by getting your hands on a copy of 'Years Of Refusal'.

Fact. Morrissey is one of the greatest lyricists EVER. No one in their right minds should challenge that and a quick listen to his latest offering should quickly remove any lingering doubts. His innate lyrical ability to combine irony, melancholy, egocentricty, arrogance, perverted romance and self pity come to the fore once again coupled with a combination of raucous guitars, violent drums and succulent strings where required.

'Something Is Squeezing My Skull' openly mocks modern life, 'I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris' talks of impossible love, while 'All You Need Is Me' and 'I'm OK By Myself' are typically self-proclaiming. Personal favourite 'It's Not Your Birthday Anymore' with Morrissey vocally perfect is the icing on the cake.

An added bonus are the references to the end, no more so than on 'One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell', which seems to forecast that the light may soon stop shining although it will never go out.

Top Track: It's Not Your Birthday Anymore
Album Rating: 9/10

Check out the youtube video of 'I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris' (there's about 25 seconds of nonsense before it starts and and load of ads afterwards, sorry!)

Weekly Round Up (23 Feb 2009)

Hi and welcome once more to NME-E's weekly round up. Plenty to be going on with this week.

Top Stories
Coinciding with the release of his new album, 'Years Of Refusal', Morrissey has suggested that he might retire after five more years in the music business. Speaking to XFM, when asked if he could continue as a 55 or 60 year-old he said "I think it’s incredibly slim. For Heaven's sake! Really?"

This statement comes just a week after he dispelt rumours of a The Smiths comeback. Looks like we're gonna have to make the most of him while he lasts.

A complete review of Years Of Refusal will be posted this week.

Welsh lass Duffy is well and truly a big news story this week.

At the start of the week, she took home three of the main prizes - Best Album, Best British Female and Best British Breakthrough - at The Brits. If that wasn't enough, she's been confirmed at the SOS 4.8 Festival!

Still can't help thinking that she's a one hit wonder, though.


Back at The Brits, Girls Aloud won Best Single, Elbow were Best British Group and Iron Maiden were named Best Live Group. Kings Of Leon scooped the main international awards (Best International Album and Group) while fellow SOS 4.8 possibles, Pet Shop Boys were given a special award for their outstanding contribution to music.

Big time losers were Coldplay, who went home bemoaning their vida having failed to convert any of their four nominations into prizes.

Finally, a couple of pieces of sad news.

It has been announced that the few remaining Zavvi stores are to either be sold or shut down. The writing has been on the cards since its main distributor Entertainment UK went into administration in November. On Christmas Eve Zavvi itself went into administration and since then it has announced the closure of a number of stores. Unfortunately, the credit crunch is hitting hard.

Equally saddening is the loss of ELO bassist, Kelly Groucutt, who died of a heart attack aged 62 on February 19.

ELO are one of my first childhood music memories, Mr. Blue Sky the first song I could sing by heart (aged 6!). So, perhaps a fitting tribute would be:

"Mr. Blue, you did it right but soon comes Mr. Night Creeping over, now his hand is on your shoulder, Never mind, I'll remember you this way".

Kelly Groucutt RIP

Reviews
As promised last week, a full review of both Morrissey and Lily Allen's releases will appear soon. This week's main release is The Prodigy's 'Invaders Must Die', which will receive it's deserved write-up once I've heard it!




Myspace Magic
The main myspace news this week has been the release of The Trestles' debut E.P., 'Hard Faced Town'. A review and interview with the band will be online soon.

Elsewhere, La Chansons and Metropolitans have uploaded some new tracks which are well worth a listen.

Finally, my thanks to The Little Hydes for posting the interview I did with them recently on their page and also to all those bands who have been contacting me recently - I will deal with everyone as soon as I can, honest!

Festival Fever
As I already mentioned earlier, Duffy has been added to the list of confirmations for the SOS 4.8 festival in Murcia in May - a collective 'joder' was heard across the huerta when that was revealed. More interestingly, homeboy Ross and Gallego-Catalans Catpeople have also been confirmed. The question is whether any more big names will be unveiled or not.

Oh yeah, for all those who want to see PJ Harvey or Matthew Herbert, the official web page has announced details of how to reserve a spec for their sets, which will be held in the indoor pavilion. Given that the capacity is limited to around 1,800, it'll be interesting to see how well that's organised. I predict a riot!

Back in the UK, line-ups for all the major festivals are slowly being confirmed, but it'd take me ages to post all those details and I'm not gonna go anyway, so I can't be arsed! The dark forces at nme.com might enlighten you a little if you're interested (go on, have a look, I'll pretend I didn't see you).

More next week, until then keep yer eyes open for a reviews on Morrissey, Lily Allen and an interview with The Trestles.

Weekly Round Up (16 Feb 2009)

Hi and welcome to this week's round up. To begin with I have some really exciting news (ahem!). Over the coming weeks, the page should improve its content greatly, with more extensive coverage of a series of features.

To begin with, the sidebar has been modified (again!) to include a Main Sections area as well as a Tag Cloud, thus enabling readers to sift through the crap and go straight to where they want to. I'll also be recommending the Top Posts which, in my modest opinion, deserve a read.

The Pumping On My Stereo section, will soon sport an MP3 player with the top tracks of the moment, instead of the slideshow you've been bored to death with until now (at least, that is, until someone threatens me with legal action!).

Apart from the structural changes, I'll try and put together a more complete weekly round-up of news both in and out of Myspace and write each album review in a separate, more detailed post. Needless to say, the Myspace Magic band features will remain a focal part of the blog, as I'm really enjoying checking out new groups and giving them a little exposure.

I hope you all like the developments the page is undertaking and would, naturally, like some feedback. I'd also like to thank all those who have offered some words of encouragement recently - your kind comments make me want to improve things even more.

Anyway, time to cut the crap and on with the show!

Top Stories
Here's a summary of what's been going on in the music world this week (Myspace bands will be dealt with separately)...

There are two "big" stories and a few "fillers"

Brighton boys, The Maccabees have posted a new song from their forthcoming second album online. 'No Kind Words' is available to listen to on their official web now.

Speaking to the enemy (that nme.com crowd), guitarist Hugo White said that the band were keen to gauge fans' reaction to the song, which he said has "dark undertones" compared to the rest of the new album.

"We can't wait to hear what people think of it and see how it goes down on the forums and online," he added.

The track is certainly darker than those offered on the debut album, "Colour It In", although White claims the whole album is not the same. Only time will tell.

Rising star, Morrissey released his latest album "Years Of Refusal" today (Feb 16) and during a promotional interview he quickly quashed any fantiasies of a Smiths reunion, aswell as informing us that he'll probably retire before too long.

The singer told BBC Radio 2 that he couldn't understand why people kept asking if the indie legends would reform, adding that he was happy to focus on his solo career.

"People always ask me about reunions and I can't imagine why," he said. "It baffles me. The past seems like a distant place and I'm pleased with that. I feel very much of now."

The star added: "I just sing the songs that please me and I don't try to please anyone else. I don't ask people what they think about them."

Well, even though he doesn't ask what others think of his songs, I'll be writing a full review as soon as I've heard it enough (hopefully sometime in the next week or two).

Elsewhere, Limp Bizkit have announced that they are reforming with the original band line-up for the first time in eight years and will embark on a world tour in the Spring. Enimem's comeback single, 'Crack A Bottle', has broken the record for opening week download sales in the US, selling 418,000 copies online in its first week and, finally, Amy Winehouse enjoyed her personal version of Friday 13 and was admitted to hospital on the island of St Lucia after running out of a drug replacement she had been using, according to The Sun (so it must be true!). Didn't her mum tell her she should be careful with seafood while on holiday?

Reviews
Lily Allen and Morrissey are the top two releases this week, so I owe you a review on these two. Still playing catch up as well and will try and get a write up of The Rifles and The View posted before we forget they exist!

Myspace Magic
Another frenetic week on Myspace, resulting in a handful of new friends, interviews and news bits.

Liverpool boys, Aspen Grove and Fare Evaders have looked me up and their interviews will be published as soon as I can fit them in (heavy schedule you know!).

Elsewhere, we mustn't forget the Metropolitans' show at the Liverpool O2 Academy on Wednesday - all the best to the lads there. Italy's The Lapsus have announced the release of an E.P. and Americans, Dark Speakers have posted their first myspace track, 'Caught In A Woman's Dress', which will keep all BRMC rockers happy at least. (I like it too!).

Festival Fever
As we come to terms with the first confirmations for this year's SOS 4.8 festival, I've been bold (stupid?) enough to post a poll on the sidebar which lets you decide which the most exciting confirmed act is so far. At the moment, there are 2 votes (at which point I ran out of computers, he, he), but there are still at least 10 days of voting left so, come on, don't make me look like a real loser!

Meanwhile the rumours surrounding the final bands to be confirmed are flying around. The Pet Shop Boys are back on the scene and looking probable, while Blur, Muse, Placebo and Bloc Party have all had a mention. Who would you like to see in action? I'd love Moz to come, but he's in Northern Ireland that weekend, making things a little difficult!

Another festival to announce its acts is the Liverpool Sound City, which will take place from 20-23 May. White Lies, Hot Melts and Little Boots, amongst others will be there. This is another festival aiming to build on last year's successful debut - we shall monitor its development.

Reckon that should do for now. Time for bed!

The Party's Over

In Spanish ya se acabó la fiesta which all fans of Spanish band (artist?) DELUXE will recognise as the opening line to the track 'Hay colillas en el suelo' ('There are cigarette ends on the floor') from the penultimate album Fin De Un Viaje Infinito (2007, EMI Music Spain).

So why start a music blog with them (him), then?

Firstly, because Deluxe is one of my favourite Spanish bands, worthy of addition to any music collection (and certainly to mine). Indeed he holds a special place in my family - my kids (Pablo 4, Lucia, nearly 3) know the words to most of the songs from the last two albums and are always asking to see the DVD of the concert in La Rivera (Madrid) from October 2007 - their own special kiddies karaoke ensues everytime! - and my extremely better half (Inma) and I have followed his movement since he appeared.

Secondly, and more appropriately, due to the fact that Xoel López, the man behind (and in front of, come to think of it!) the Indie Pop group Deluxe has decided to call time on his project after 7 years of intense record production and touring.

The former Elephant Band man has, wisely, chosen to quit while he is ahead, so all that is left for me to do is to enlighten those (mainly the non-Spaniards amongst us) who may be wondering who the hell this guy is with a brief review of his music.

After leaving Elephant Band to start his project Deluxe, Xoel signed to the Spanish Indie label, Mushroom Pillow and released his first album Not What You Had Thought (2001). A presentation tour of over 100 gigs (including the FIB Festival in Benicasim, Castellón, Spain), accompanied by a first hit single 'I'll see you in London', which included a cover version of The Smith's 'There is a light that never goes out' (immediately shooting him up in my rating!), put Deluxe well and truly on the Spanish indie map.

His second LP, If Things Were To Go Wrong (Mushroom Pillow, 2003), again with English lyrics, reasserted Xoel's position as one of Spain's leading talents on the music scene and was even edited in Japan. Xoel's mix of catchy pop songs and more melancholic ballads, likening him to Beck, with a touch of The Who (cover version of Baba O'Riley included) and Morrissey, meant he was going from strength to strength and many thought international recogition was only a matter of time.

Perhaps surprisingly, then, was the move to Spanish lyrics for his third venture, Los Jóvenes Mueren Antes De Tiempo (Mushroom Pillow, 2005). However, Xoel had it clear in his mind that this was his language and that the important thing was the music and tracks like 'El antiheroe' and 'Mira' prove him right.

The forth album saw another significant change in Deluxe's development as he signed for EMI Spain before releasing Fin De Un Viaje Infinito (EMI Music Spain, 2007). This, in my humble opinion, is the most complete album by far. Previous offerings had all included great tracks, but 'Viaje...' is a truly great album. From the opening piano in 'Colillas en el suelo' to the closing hidden track, there is not one wasted moment on this album with 'Colillas...', 'Gigante', 'No es mi primera vez', 'Requiem (no fui yo)', 'Simone' and 'A un metro de distancia' for the popites and 'Tendremos que esperar', 'Rostro de actriz' and 'De tanto callar' for the balladites well backed up by a further 5 tracks. In fact, if anyone were naïve enough to go out and buy something on the strength of this post, then this would be a wise choice, even if your command of Spanish is no more than dos cervezas, por favor.

Almost a year to the day of the release of 'Viaje...', Deluxe bring out their fifth and final (for now) album, Reconstrucción (EMI Music Spain, 2008). A follow up to 'Viaje...' is a tall order and, on first listening to this album, you wonder if it can keep up with the Jones'. However, the more you listen to it the more you realise what a good bunch of songs this is. Fewer, albeit unforgettable, songs for the popites, such as 'Historia Universal (el amor no es lo que piensas)', 'Adiós Corazón' and 'Este último encuentro' sit comfortably beside the more-predominant slow songs, including 'El cielo de Madrid', 'Los días fríos' and 'Y si aguanto un poco más'. Also worthy of mention is the extra DVD of the La Riviera concert (Madrid, October 2007), which gives you an idea of what a Deluxe gig is like (enhanced by guest appearances from Josele Santiago - Los Enemigos -, and Amaral, amonst others.

The result, the end, fitting or not, to Deluxe.

What more can I say? Perhaps I should start and finish with 'Gracias por todo' to Xoel López. A seemingly unassuming person who has made a more than significant contribution to Spanish indie pop during the past decade.

And, who knows, a Hasta luego ('see you later') as oppposed to an Adiós followed by the best wishes whatever for the future to this Galician genius.

In the meantime, a taste of Deluxe, followed by their complete discography.

De Deluxe