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T®W iMix Vol.1 1970-01-01 00:59:59 [Cue Mark Goodier/Scott Mills/probably not Dr. Fox voiceover]It's here. The one you've been waiting for! TRW iMix Vol.1 with Muse, Snow Patrol, The Kooks, Rogue Traders, Pink and more. 15 tracks, 1 number one, TRW iMix Vol.1... ...Out now!![Fin]That's right kids out first compilation album is out now and it's exclusive to iTunes.Click here to download TRW iMix Vol.1Do you like the iMix, do you love the iMix, do you hate the iMix?? Let me know... ...therazorwire@gmail.com
'Oh Crystal Meth' 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Radio 2 favourites Keane cancelled a load of gigs last week due to lead singer Tom Chaplin's 'exhaustion' .A statement on the band's website today reveals that the exhaustion has been caused by a drink and drug problem.27 year old Chaplin confesses that the time has come to sort himself out and get professional treatment - good lad!'Crystal
Ball' is out this week.'So why don't we go somewhere only E know'Keane Officialtherazorwire@gmail.com
TV: Never Mind The Popworld 1970-01-01 00:59:59 It has been confirmed that Simon Amstell is to take over from Mark Lamarr as the full time presenter of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, BBC Two's long running music based quiz show.The comedian, currently performing nightly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, announced on stage that he was going to be fronting the new series of the show.Amstell was one of a series of guest presenters that featured in the last series of Buzzcocks following Lamarr's sudden departure.Congratulations Simon, it is certainly a move in the right direction from 'Richard the Popworld
horse'!Simon Amstelltherazorwire@gmail.com
Video: Lily Allen - LDN 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Taken from the album 'Alright Still', Lily Allen
's second single 'LDN' is released on 25th September.Lily Allen
- Official Sitetherazorwire@gmail.com
Apologies for the state of the site right now. I h... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Apologies for the state of the site right now. I have just upgraded to the 'new' Blogger which has heaps of new features which I haven't fully worked out yet.You will notice that some of the elements from the sidebar on the right are missing. Certain things will be replaced but not all of them.In the near future TRW will be getting a complete overhaul so look out for that.
The Razor Roundup 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A lot happened this weekend so here is a quick round up of all that was important.Pete won Big Brother 7 as expected. He seemed genuinely astonished that he had won and gave one of the best 'winner exiting the house' performances of all time. His interview seemed very brief and they didn't do that thing where they pretend the prize money is being transferred into his bank account which was a shame. Well done Pete.LINKThat Killers video we mentioned (see below) wasn't quite as 'epic' as was expected but nonetheless is still rather good. It premiered on Channel 4 Friday night so should be on all the music channels and oh look... ...LINKIt turns out Snakes On A Plane is the best movie ever. I went to see it yesterday and was very impressed. It has just the right balance of action, drama and comedy plus some of the characters even develop as the story unfolds. Go and see it now! The only complaint I has was with the 'snake vision' scenes, completely unnecessary and they looked shit Read more:Razor
Movie: Snakes On A Plane 1970-01-01 00:59:59 "That's it! I have had it with these motherfucking snakes on this motherfucking plane!" This weeks sees the release of one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year.Snakes
On A Plane
, a horror filled action packed thriller starring Samuel L Jackson, has been through a lengthily and somewhat unique process to get so that you can go and see it at the cinema.Filming originally wrapped last September but following an unprecedented internet following surrounding the film, New Line cinema ordered the shooting of a number of addition scenes which took place in March.The movie's internet buzz has also resulted in a number of bootleg trailers, a title change and a wealth of Snakes On A Plane influenced music.Never before has a film been so talked about without the aid of a multi million pound marketing campaign. Snakes On A Plane's self promoting nature could well mean that it becomes one of the highest grossing movies of 2006.Trailersee You Tube for loads more SoaP related vidsPerso
T®W On Demand 1970-01-01 00:59:59 *new*I hate music video channels on TV. They are rubbish and you have to sit through all manner of advertising aimed at chavs who are assumed not to posses the power of thought. Why would I ever pay £9 for a sodding ringtone or a cartoon of a teddy bear having a wank!?Watch the ones you like, ignore the ones you hate.Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before The Lights Come OnJamelia - Something About YouScissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like DancingHilary Duff - Play With FirePink - U & Ur HandJustin Timberlake - Sexybacktherazorwire@googlemail.com
T®W's Interweb 1970-01-01 00:59:59 FacebookIt's like MySpace but better once you work out what the hell is going on and how it all works. Word of advice - be sure to check the details of how you know someone, a classic 'facebook joke' is for someone (usually of the same sex) to say that you banged them when you are actually just pals - hilarous! Facebook is only open to certain UK Universities but more are coming online everyday.Let Them Sing It For YouGot some time to waste? Then visit this little treasure, you type in the words and then they are sung back using samples from the biggest hits of the last few decades.B3TAAll sorts of internet randomness lurks here. Some stuff is very offensive - you have been warned!Radio TimesBig Brother finishes on Friday - what the bloody hell will you watch? This website for the only quality TV listings mag should help through this difficult time.BloggerThink you can do a better job then me? Well prove it you arogant bastard. Blogger is free blog hosting from those clever buggers Read more:Interweb
Video: The Killers - When You Were Young (Trailer) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 No...really its a trailer for a music video!Not sure when the full length video is released but it can't be many days away. This looks as though it could potentially be one of the most epic music videos of all time.Also, be sure to check out the all new official killers website - click here.'When You Were Young' is released in the UK on 18th September. The band's second album 'Sam's Town' follows on 2nd October.therazorwire@googlemail.com Read more:Killers
, Trailer
T®W Presents... ... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 T®W Presents
... ... is the new music podcast from The Razor Wire.Each episode will be a showcase of the best new music from artists you know and some that you don't.In the first show you can hear tracks from The Killers, Razorlight, Muse and new band Sefy to name just a few.Listen now using the player below:Download this episode.Subscribe to The Razor Wire podcasts (RSS).therazorwire@gmail.com
The Killers, Blackpool Empress Ballroom, 8th September 2006 1970-01-01 00:59:59 From bbc.co.uk/radio1:' They're one of the biggest bands on the planet, and we're bringing them back to the UK to play their first show in over a year. On Friday 8th September
, The Killers
will play to 3,000 people at the BlackpoolEmpressBallroom
and we'll be bringing you the best of the action with the classic singles and tracks from their new album 'Sam's Town'. 'The Razor Wire is going to be there!! We'll bring you all of the action from this exclusive gig as well as all the news in the run up to the big event.If you have tickets and are heading to the gig get in touch: therazorwire@gmail.comYou can hear the highlights on BBC Radio 1, Sunday 10th September, 7pm along with an interview and documetary.I am so excited!!!Killers OfficialBlackpool Empress BallroomBBC Radio 1therazorwire@gmail.comHear The Killers new single 'When You Were Young' on TRW Presents... ... see below!
"Where the bloody hell have you been?" 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Hello!!As you may have noticed it is a whole week since the last post.Sorry about that.I was away all week and totally forgot to alert you to that fact.Anyway, it's business as usual from here on in... ....therazorwire@gmail.com Read more:bloody
The Killers in Blackpool - Part 2 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Despite the generosity of The Killers
as they roamed around Blackpool
during the day and Radio 1's liberal giving away of tickets throughout last week, there were still hundreds of fans desperate for a slice of the action waiting on the streets surrounding Blackpool's Winter Gardens in the hope that they would get their hands on a ticket for this one off gig.Even those lucky enough to have tickets began queueing many hours before the show, desperate to secure a spot as close as possible to the stage. Anticipation was high and the atmosphere was electric as the crowds waited for the doors to the Empress Ballroom to open.Inside, the venue was perfect for The Killers. Incredibly grand, slightly camp yet incredibly classy and cool. The crowd poured in, racing towards the modestly sized stage emblazoned with hundreds if not thousands of fairy lights.There was no waiting around. Zane Lowe took to the decks for an incredible DJ set, warming the crowd into a frenzy.Shortly after 9pm The Kill
The Razor Roundup 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Robbie Williams has cancelled the Asia leg of his tour. The superstar is apperently too tired to play the shows across the continent scheduled for November.He'll still be playing the final night at the Milton Keynes Bowl tonight and dates across South America.What I can't understand is how you can pre-empt tiredness. I'll be alright for the next few weeks but a bit tired on Wednesday 18th October so don't expect any posts then alright?![LINK]Scissor Sisters are warming up to play in front of 15,000 fans tonight in Trafalgar Square, London. The band will be previewing tracks from new album 'Ta-Dah' which is out in the UK on Monday.Despite touring across their homeland of America, frontman Jake Shears has repeatedly said that playing in the UK feels like they are at home.[LINK]Apple announced a load of awesome new gadgets and gizmos this week including new iPods. The nano now comes in 5 colours with up to 8GB capacity (woo), the shuffle has been completely redesigned and is now tin Read more:Razor
Lil' Chris 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When I first heard 'Checkin' It Out', the debut single from, the star of Rock School, Lil' Chris
, I thought: "Blimey, that nose job really really has changed the sound of Ashlee Simpson's voice, but I like this new song".Since then of course it has emerged that the song is in fact sung by a very small boy. Instantly I felt weird about liking the song. Saying out loud "I like Lil' Chris" is even more embarrasing than saying out loud "cor, this Ashlee Simpson song is good" - isn't it?!I'm still not comfortable with the idea but it is a good song... ..I think. Jo Whiley, she who is an authority on all things cool, likes it and so do the rest of the clan at Radio 1. 'Checkin It Out' has made it onto the 'A' playlist in time for its release.It's all still a bit novelty though isn't it? If you watch the video (which is also worryingly watchable) you'll notice that Lil' Chris's' (apostrophe confusion) band members are all about three times his age (and height). Also, despite
New Singles - 25/09/2006 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Here's a quick look at the best new singles in the shops on Monday... ...Lil' Chris - Checkin' It OutThe star of Rock School begins his assault on the charts with this mini anthem. Set to chart this Sunday on downloads alone it looks sure to be a top ten hit. Catchy, infectious and annoying are all acceptable adjectives to employ in the description on this song. Despite my reservations about the whole child popstar thing (see below) 'Checkin' It Out' is growing on me - eek!*** (these are stars, Lil' Chris has 3 - that probably counts as 'good')Paolo Nutini - Jenny Don't Be HastyThe second single from this super talented Scottish teenager is a cracker. More upbeat than it's predecessor, 'Last Request', the track has been receiving an excellent reception at his live shows for some time now. Described as a 'vintage classic' on the artists website, I have no doubt that in years to come it truly will be.**** (stars again, Paolo Nutini has 4 - that probably counts as 'very go Read more:Singles
The Killers in Blackpool - Part 1 1970-01-01 00:59:59 As you may have heard, The Killers
played an amazing gig at Blackpool
's Empress Ballroom on Friday night. The Razor Wire headed to Blackpool for all of the action.Arriving late Thursday night after a delayed Ryanair flight, Blackpool didn't strike us as the 'Las Vegas of the north' which is how Radio 1 had described it in their publicity. Instead we struggled to find a bar which we were confident we wouldn't leave in an ambulance and I got shot in the leg with a BB gun by some filthy chavs.In stark contrast on Friday morning we awoke to bright sunshine and Blackpool had come to life. First stop was the Pleasure Beach where Jo Whiley was broadcasting live from.Jo was having whale of a time playing on the rides and incredibly managing to keep her breakfast down and continue with her show like the professional she is.The Killers arrived to an less than overwhelming response from the theme park's patrons. This was mainly because they were a hoard of about 4,000 chav kids who have bee
Mercury Monkeys and A Trip to Primark for Girls Aloud 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Last night the prestigious Mercury
Music prize was, in a shock move, awarded to a band who have actually sold a copy of their album.Hot favourites Arctic Monkeys
won the £20,000 prize for their record breaking debut album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'.Another shock was that the band were actually there to accept the award, a stark contrast to their refusal to appear at the Brits and the hoax they pulled with their pre-recorded acceptance video.In true Monkeys style however, the boys were less than co-operative in the post ceremony press conference.... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...On the other side of town another big music prize was being awarded - the infamous Popjustice £20 Music Prize.Although no official announcement has been made yet, it is rumoured to have been awarded to GirlsAloud
for their four songs in one effort 'Biology'.Keep you eyes and that on the Popjustice site for an official announcement later today once their hangovers have eased.the Read more:Girls Aloud
Rogue Traders Announce Second UK Single 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Bon soir! You know that Izzy Hoyland off of Neighbours? Well, she's only gone and announced the release date for her second UK single with the Rogue
Traders!'Watching You' will be released on October 16th. The single, taken from the debut album 'Here Come The Drums', samples the guitar riff from 1979 hit 'My Sharona' originally performed by The Knacks apparently.Lets watch the video...It's not as good as 'Voodoo Child' but I think it may be a grower. The album is worth a look, in particular what may be the third single (optimistic?!) 'Way To Go'.Rogue Traderstherazorwire@gmail.com Read more:Second
Win Tickets to The Killers in Blackpool 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I'm going. You're probably not.Listen to BBC Radio 1 all this week to win tickets to their exclusive gig on Friday 8th September in the Empress Ballroom at Blackpool
's Winter Gardens.therazorwire@gmail.com - drop us a line if you're gonna be there! Read more:Killers
, Tickets
The Razor Roundup (04/09/06) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Steve Irwin, legendary croccodile hunter, has been killed by a stingray whilst filming a new documentary.Read more...Justin Timberlake scored his first UK number one single yesterday with the infectious 'SexyBack'. Shakira held on at 2 with the irrepresible 'Hips Don't Lie' now in its 700th week on the chart. Also worthy of a mention is that the Scissor Sisters are in a 4 with 'I Don't Feel Like Dancing' on the strength of download sales alone, this means it will almost certainly be number 1 on Sunday.BBC Radio 1 - Top 40 SinglesBig Brother winner Nadia goes back into court today. She was charged with common assault following an incident in a London pub back in January.Read more...It was revealed yesterday that this year's X Factor finalists will be coached by Elton John (wow!), Robbie Williams (double wow!) and Westlife (oh really!?). Elton will be responsible for the over 25s, Williams for the 16-25s and Westlife for the groups. The stars will join the show once the live epi Read more:Razor
TRW Most Played (04/09/2006) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Basement Jaxx - Take Me Back To Your HouseThis track taken from the new album 'Crazy Itch Radio' knocks the socks off the new single 'Hush Boy'. It's classic Jaxx with a hint of progress. They have already made the above video so one can only assume it will be the next single.The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another PlanetNot a new song but given a new lease of life by the recent Vodaphone adverts on the telly. You can buy it on iTunes along with some great covers by Babyshambles and Blink 182. Nice.Muse - StarlightOut today, the second single from 'Black Holes and Revelations' has been getting a good thrashing. I have developed a new found respect for Muse following their amazing performance at Reading last weekend.The Killers - When You Were YoungThe first single from their second album 'Sam's Town' is on the verge of being killed by the radio but I still love it. Can't wait to hear the album. Did I mention I'm going to see them on Friday?!Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Lik Read more:Played
Excuses, excuses! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 No posts for nearly 6 weeks... ...what's going on?I'm currently on a broadcast journalism course, that's what.As much as it pains me, I just don't have much time to work on this wonderful blog.To keep you amused, why not investigate the following:Stewart criticises "rubbish" 'X-Factor' starsShiny Toy Guns - my new favourite albumFacebook - everyone can join nowPopjustice - obviously, but of particular note is 'The Truth about Pop' report.Fetch Me Some Music - get it yourself lard arse!Going to try and get back on it this week, so check back on shall we say Wednesday to see if I'm a complete lying bastard!therazorwire@gmail.com
Shiny Toy Guns 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Oh look it's a new post... ...a bit of a rarity nowadays I'm sure you'll agree!We Are Pilots by Shiny
Toy Guns is one of the best albums I have heard in ages. Had it for about a month now and the iTunes play count is soaring.Highlights include Le Disko, You Are The One and Don't Cry Out...but all the tracks are good (ie. 3 or more stars out of 5).I think you should buy it.It's on amazon.co.uk for about five quid from one of the market place sellers which is a veritable bargain.Purchase immediately.Shiny Toy Guns
STG on MySpaceAmazon.co.uktherazorwire@gmail.com
Mason vs Princess Superstar - Perfect (Exceeder) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Hoi.. ...You know the drill by now. A dance track comes along, it's an instrumental (i.e. there is a distinct lack of vocals), it's ok to hear out on a boozy night but you'd never buy it - this is why upon it's original release it charts lower than Emma Bunton's album....But then... ..just when you think it's all over along come some vocals.. ...they attach themself to the aforementioned instrumental dance track and it becomes an absolute belter... ...cue video:That's what's happened here. Exceeder
by Mason
(who are probably German) was out in the Summer but you could be forgiven for not noticing. Now it's back with some Luciana off of Bodyrox style vocals provided by PrincessSuperstar
- she's the one who did a song about doing rude things in a shower with her boyfriend while she was supposed to be babysitting, the song was very accurately titled 'Bad Babysitter'.The single is out on 22nd January 2007 - but I'm sure you'll be hearing it out over the festive period... ... Read more:Perfect
T®W Loves (...and Doesn't Love) 2006 - Part 1 1970-01-01 00:59:59 It's time for the obligatory review of the year rubbish. To keep things simple TRW's is in the form of two relatively short lists. T®W loves… … Nelly Furtado - not only is she very pretty and a bit bananas, this year Ms Furtado has made a brilliant album and provided the country with the best number one pop record of the year… ….well done Nelly. Pirates of the Caribbean: 2 - it was a very good film. Although I didn't see many this year. Nikki Graham - the true winner of Big Brother 2006, although give it a bone now please love… …we've had quite enough. MySpace, You Tube, Facebook etc etc - it really has been a good year for the internet. Not only can I watch any music video ever made on You Tube, I can share and talk about said videos with all of my friends and millions of strangers on MySpace. It will probably all get ruined next year by a fat man in a suit and some legal proceedings so enjoy it while you can. Lil' Chris - a very sm
T®W on MySpace 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I thought it was about time The Razor Wire developed it's own MySpace
presence. I mean it's worked for Lily Allen so what's to say it won't propel me to some sort of superstardom!? Click here to visit TRW on MySpace - www.myspace.com/therazorwire is the address. Some might argue that having TRW as a MySpace friend is like walking around wearing a badge which says "I'm cool'.therazorwire@gmail.com
Happy New Year 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Happy New Year - yes, I know it's 2nd January but looking at anything as bright as a computer screen yesterday could only have resulted in disaster.I'd like to take this oppourtunity to wish you all the best in 2007.Stick with TRW - big things are on the way!therazorwire@gmail.comDon't forget to join us on MySpace - http://myspace.com/therazorwire Read more:Happy
, Happy New Year
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