The Kooks - Junk Of My Heart
Here are the latest songs of British Indie Rockers The Kooks. It’s their third studio album, which was recorded at the Sound Factory (L.A.) and the Sarm Studios (London).
Elton John - My Father’s Gun (1970)
One of my favourite songs of Sir Elton John. It got more exposure again a few years ago, being featured in the movie soundtrack of “Elizabethtown”.
I’ll be interviewing Patrick Wolf next week. In the meantime, here’s his single The City, which I’m quite fond of, Send in your questions for him! Are there any particular things you’d like to know?
London artist based in Vienna, Austria. New album “The Hurricane” sounds spectacular, I can promise you that much. It will be released as the soundtrack to his own book. Watch out!
The Rolling Stones - Torn And Frayed (1972)
Hurts - Better Than Love
Trailer to a great documentary on the creation of “Exile On Mainstreet” by The Rolling Stones in 1972.
Rox is a new English artists with roots from Iran and Jamaica. Watch out for this new artist.
Hurts - Wonderful Life
This new band from Manchester will be the next bix hype. They unite 80s sound with modern aestethics. I’m just listening to the press album sampler and I can promise you: This album will break all records! At first I was a little bit put back by the extreme retro electronic sound, but the melodies and lyrics are just breath-taking. Watch out for this group! (The album’s release is set for late August).
Iron Maiden Announce New Album
Iron Maiden’s newest album “The Final Frontier” will be released on 18 August. The artwork and track list was announced today:

1. Satellite 15…..The Final Frontier - 8:40
2. El Dorado - 6:49
3. Mother Of Mercy - 5:20
4. Coming Home - 5:52
5. The Alchemist - 4:29
6. Isle Of Avalon - 9:06
7. Starblind - 7:48
8. The Talisman - 9:03
9. The Man Who Would Be King - 8:28
10. When The Wild Wind Blows - 10:59
You can download a preview on their official website: www.ironmaiden.com
Front man Bruce Dickinson says: “‘El Dorado’ is a preview to the upcoming studio album and is also part of our tour set we’re playing at the moment. We’d like to give them a taste of what they can expect.”
The Tour starts on 9 June in Dallas, TX and will continue in Europe in August.