Hey everyone! Hope you're all well :)

Today I'm recommending you all go out of your way to listen to Abraxus. This London based four-piece have recently supported the Futureheads and Templeton Pek (worthwhile bands for a quick perusal I promise!), and will be supporting Miss Conduct at the Underworld in Camden on March 7th (get yourselves there!). All very exciting stuff, but nothing compared to their music...
I highly recommend you all have a ganders at their myspace page (see below) and check out the tracks they have on there. Each one is an absolute belter, but my personal favourite has to be Grenado - the chorus is a little reminiscent of a female fronted Papa Roach circa 'She Loves Me Not' (but better - a massive compliment by my standards), and the verses are sweetly melodic thanks to Keri's vocals. Abraxus have struck the perfect balance of melody and attitude, while still being believable and credible.
Following the success of the release of their E.P. in (what was) Virgin Megastore in Bromley on September 17th, there has also been a boom in sales via their myspace page and at gigs. They also expect to release a mini album in April comprising 7-9 tracks including, to my delight, Grenado. The band commented:
"The mini album and new singles are coming along fantastically, the new material which we are playing live is enthusiastic, boasting energy and is a unique original crazy experience!"
Good enough for me!
www.myspace.com/abraxus1
www.abraxusrock.com
www.myspace.com/templetonpek
www.myspace.com/thefutureheads

For those of you in Stoke, get yourselves to Fat Cats on Monday 11th February (yes thats tomorrow - all the exciting news is urgent!) to see London producer/rapper Lyrical. The show kicks off at 8p.m. I'll have some more details for you later today (i.e. at a less ungodly hour), but until then you can check out his myspace page and have a listen to him here. This is not a show to be missed!!

For fans of The Blackout you'll be pleased to know that depsite the fire in Camden today the band, as far as they are aware, are still going ahead with their planned show tonight at The Electric Ballroom. This is definitely a band which will feature as one of my recommendations in the near future, as they're amazing. You can have a listen for yourselves here or have a look at the official band website

Finally, If you were at the ShitDisco's Toilet Factory party on Wednesday they've asked via their myspace page for you all to email your pictures and videos to them at: email@shitdisco.co.uk.
www.myspace.com/shitdisco

Cheers you lot!
Love
xxx