NME Awards conquered by Milocees

Award season is upon us, and so is the time where we start making a tally of the number of awards Miloco have played a part in, not. However we did notice that at on one particular ceremonious occasion, The NME's to be precise, a selection of our clients scrubbed up quite nice. Literally so, The Horrors' Faris Rotter, who won the 'Best Dressed' award with his rather pretty gothic-punk image, which is striking more fear into today's parents than Mick Jagger's pouting lips did back in the day. Further congrats to our favourite Wimbledon ruffian, Jamie T, who most impressively nabbed 'Best Solo Artist', and to The Klaxons, who shook off stiff competition to claim 'Best New Band', leaving us to say, "Bad luck The View, hats off to the Miluskers!"

www.thehorrors.co.uk
www.jamie-t.com
www.klaxons.net

Hatherley finally speaks of Ash departure

Charlotte Hatherley has spoken for the first time about her exit from the band Ash, over a year ago. Following the release of her second solo album, the widely acclaimed 'The Deep Blue', her announcement outlined how she is still unclear of whether her departure was her decision or that of the three other members of Ash. Charlotte told The Independent, "In the end it was the boys' choice. They wanted to go back to being a three-piece. They knew I wasn't happy in the band any more so they assumed that I'd be fine with the decision. I did find it was a bit weird. I left thinking: 'What just happened there? Did I leave or was I fired?" Charlotte's unhappiness was reportedly caused by Ash's Americanised sound of 2004's 'Meltdown'. Charlotte was using a selection of Miloco's studios throughout 2006, when working on 'The Deep Blue'.

www.charlottehatherley.com

Ditto don't like Moss's game!

Well she hasn't been a Miloco client for long, but the sheer induction of the lady of the moment, Beth Ditto, into the Miloco family deserves a piece in Client Watch. But while we announce The Gossip's recent session at The Garden, we can also tell you of Beth's views on Kate Moss being nominated for 'Sexiest Female' at the New MUSICAL Express awards, which she ended up winning. Preposterous, just because of her 'rock star' boyfriend, she's not even a musician! Well that's Ditto's view anyway. We think she has a point too - imagine if Posh Spice won Player of the Season?

www.myspace.com/thegossipband

And while we are on The Gossip...

If you were unaware that The Gossip have been active in the USA since 1999, then I have news for you: The Gossip have been active in the USA since 1999. They have in fact just signed a new record deal in their homeland of America, on Columbia Records imprint, Music With A Twist. MWAT is a label whose purpose is to develop gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and cross-gendered music, and The Gossip are one of the highest profile acts to have yet been added to their roster. Their smash-hit, 'Standing in the Way of Control' is to be released on a MWAT compilation shortly. Anyone thinking up rhymes for MWAT? Disgraceful.

www.myspace.com/thegossipband

The Maccabees also hit the road

You have probably noticed that we like to let MILC readers know about our clients' live dates. If you find the endless plugging of tours tedious, then let me tell you: we here at Miloco believe that spreading the word = spreading the love, and to quote Micheal Jackson, 'we are lovers, not fighters'. Eeermm anyway, The Maccabees have announced their biggest UK tour to date, so you should definitely go check them out at a venue near you. You can also catch up with an interview we carried out with the boys in MILC 8.

The Maccabees will be appearing at:

Brighton Old Market (April 18,19)
Cardiff Point (20)
Leicester Charlotte (21)
Liverpool Academy 2 (23)
Nottingham Rescue Rooms (24)
Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms (26)
Bristol Anson Rooms (27)
Cambridge Junction (29)
Oxford Brookes Uni (30)
Exeter Lemongrove (May 1)
Norwich Waterfront (2)
Northampton Roadmender (4)
Hull Welly (5)
Manchester Academy 3/2 (6)
Aberdeen Moshulu (8)
Glasgow Garage (9)
Newcastle Stage 2 (10)
Leeds Cockpit (12)
Sheffield Leadmill (13)
Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall (14)
Bournemouth Old Firestation (16)
London Astoria (17)

www.themaccabees.co.uk

 

Our very own Outstanding Contribution

Well, those Mancunian rock-gods Oasis have scooped up an Outstanding Contribution Award at the Brits to add to the trophy cabinet. But would they have ever been in contention if it weren't for the mass-success of 1996's (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Talking of which, that album was partly recorded and completely mixed in our very own Neve Room. Talk about an outstanding contribution to an Outstanding Contribution! A gong is apparently being biked over from Brits HQ, but we heard that nearly 3 weeks ago, leaving us fearful for the driver! Elsewhere in Oasis land, it has been revealed that Noel Gallagher is to become a father for the second time.

www.oasisinet.com

Raking it in

The Rakes' Alan Donohoe has gone all David Beckham and become the face of Fred Perry. Seriously. Seemingly eager to become more indie-orientated, the fashion label secured the services of the band's frontman for their global campaign. Might this start a trend across the alternative music industry? We'd love to hear any suggestions for other fashion contracts with musicians. Log on to the Miloco forum at www.miloco.co.uk/forum and put down some suggestions under the relevant topic. Go on, get those comical juices flowing!!

www.therakes.co.uk

Sunshine Underground push Klaxons buttons, literally

During a Klaxons DJ set on the NME Awards Tour, Sunshine Underground's Craig Wellington reportedly attempted to sabotage the DJ booth by pressing a load of buttons on the mixer, and subsequently got removed from the area. Craig then turned his thoughts to how he might increase his blood alcohol level, and commenced to climb behind the bar to start pouring himself drinks. Tut tut, Craig, tut tut, although it must be said that we here at Miloco love to hear a good old debauchery tale involving our clients. We have however replaced our order on the soon-to-be beer distributor at Leroy Street, with one that has an extra sturdy locking system. Call it 'a precaution'.

www.thesunshineunderground.co.uk
www.klaxons.net

Mumm Ra Road Trip

Lock up your daughters, and sons! That scary mummy bloke off Thundercats has announced he'll be 'visiting' several towns across the country. And we almost had you. It is in fact the other Mumm Ra, those smashing indie-rockers from Bexhill On Sea, who will be following up their performances at the NME Awards Tour with a load of headline dates throughout April and May.

The long-overdue Mumm Ra debut album, released in May and mixed at The Garden, will be given a live spin at the following...

Brighton Concorde 2 (April 14)
Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms (16)
Norwich Arts Centre (17)
Exeter Cavern (18)
Stoke Sugarmill (20)
Newcastle Academy 2 (21)
Liverpool Academy 2 (22)
Cambridge Soul Tree (23)
Colchester Arts Centre (24)
Nottingham Rescue Rooms (26)
Oxford Zodiac (27)
Luton Live Room (28)
Manchester Academy 3 (30)
Sheffield Leadmill (May 1)
Glasgow King Tuts (2)
Aberdeen Tunnels (3)
Leeds Cockpit (4)
Preston 53 Degrees (6)
Birmingham Academy 2 (7)
Bristol Thelka (8)
Reading Fez (9)
London ULU (10)

www.mumm-ra.com

Bloc's International Party

Although surprisingly missing out on a UK number 1 entry with second album 'A Weekend In The City', Bloc Party's foreign allegiances seem to have been bowled over by their rip-roaring second album. With no less than 10 international top 10 entries, including top 5s in the UK, Japan, Australia, Belgium and Germany has confirmed the South Londoners as one of Britain's biggest exports of recent years. However perhaps the most impressive was a no. 12 entry across the pond where the Yanks have taken quite a liking to the Bloc boys, which is great news for all limey musicians, would you agree?? Well done boys.

www.blocparty.com