Wow...amazing Bat For Lashes session for 6Music!!BBC Radio 6 Music - 6 Music Live at Maida Vale, October 2012, Bat For Lashes is live in session at Mwww.bbc.co.ukBat For Lashes play for Lauren Laverne as part of 6 Music Live at Maida Vale.

New Bloc Party video! We wouldn't mess with the kid who appears at 0.40. He reminds us of a young Frank Carter full of sugar!Bloc Party - KettlingThe new single 'Kettling' out 12 November. From the new album 'Four', out now': http://smarturl.it/blocpartyfour

Scotland's CHURCHES and their electro-pop goodness are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #315 – Chvrches Lauren...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #315 – Chvrches Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty are Chvrches, pronounced ‘Churches’, though very far from the tranquil-choir-boy-wooden pew image one could be forgiven...

Savages stormed TGE earlier this year! Great to see them on Later With Jools Holland this week. Make sure you tune in tomorrow 11.50pm BBC2 for more.Savages - Husbands - Later... with Jools Holland - BBC TwoSee more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/later Savages perform Husbands on Later... with Jools Holland, BBC Two (2nd Oct 2012).

Our friends Camden Barfly have LA FEMME appearing on the 8th November. Don't miss this! They were superb at this years TGEWall Photos@[8879108650:274:The Great Escape Festival] graduates @[290333068751:274:LA FEMME] are back in the UK! Catch the stylish French four-piece in action on 8th Nov. Tickets: http://bit.ly/PPk9T7

New SPLASHH video anyone...SPLASHH ~ Vacation (Official)Directed by: Errol Rainey // Bonzo Available on 7 inch & digital download ~ Nov 5th; http://www.luvluvluvrecords.com/ http://www.facebook.com/splashh.band htt...

Canadian four-piece TOPS funky, up-beat indie-pop is today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #314 – TOPS ‘A bunch of...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #314 – TOPS ‘A bunch of weirdos, in the most affectionate way possible’ says fellow label-buddy Clare Boucher, aka Grimes. But when you witness Grimes’ surreal sound and off the wall...

COMPETITION TIME! For a chance to WIN tickets to see Random Impulse at the Camden Barfly on the 10th October. Give us your captions for this Grimes photo taken at this years TGE! Winner announced 6pm Thursday 4th October.

No-nonsense noise-makers Brown Brogues are Today's Band Of The Day! Don't miss the opportunity to see them at our FREE party on the 26th October at The Green Door Store Brighton!BAND OF THE DAY #313 – Brown Brogues ...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #313 – Brown Brogues No-nonsense noise-makers, Brown Brogues, will have no problem waking you up on a wet and windy Monday morning and ripping you out of bed by your socks, so look who...

Today's Band Of The Day are Houndmouth and their soulful, Kentucky sound that is guaranteed to leave traces of Bourbon on your tongue!BAND OF THE DAY #312 – HOUNDMOUTH A name that...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #312 – HOUNDMOUTH A name that could fool you into believing your about to be served a dose of high intensity heavy metal, four-piece Houndmouth couldn’t be further from what you might...

Wow...the new Bat For Lashes video has gotten us all excited for her album release later this month!Bat For Lashes - All Your GoldCheck out All Your Gold, the new single taken from Bat For Lashes' upcoming album The Haunted Man (released October 15 2012). Pre-order The Haunted Man now o...

New albums by Muse, Tori Amos, Flying Lotus along with new releases from #TGE12 artists Alt-J and Madeon are all out today!!! Click below for the full run-down!New Releases This Week // Monday 1stgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comMuse release their new album ‘The 2nd Law’ today (October 1) in another busy week for new releases. Tori Amos also releases her new album ‘Gold Dust’ today, while there are also new records out from...

Congratulations to Mumford and Sons who's new album 'Babel' is the fastest selling Number One Album of 2012 this morning! To celebrate here is a little video of them playing TGE in 2008.Mumford and SonsMumford and Sons one of the best bands I have seen this year great performance, and fantastic voices playing a new song Little Lion Man at Salles Benny Theat...

INK and their racey rhythm's and their catchy choruses are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #311 – INK Together, Miriam...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #311 – INK Together, Miriam Massie and Colin Mac become INK. The two Londoners have just released their debut single ‘Ink Goes On’ which is a gorgeous example of sweet songwriting, a...

London we are going to be at the ULU Freshers Fair from 12pm - 5pm Today. Come and say hello!!!

Who is a fan of Mumford and Sons cover of Alt-J's 'Tassellate'?Mumford & Sons Tessellate (BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge 25/09/2012)Alt-J Mystery Cover Audio Only

21-year-old South African Yannick Ilunga aka Petite Noir symphony of dark electro and African soul is Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #310 – Petite Noir 21-year-old...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #310 – Petite Noir 21-year-old South African Yannick Ilunga brings a compelling fusion of new sounds to our spoilt little ears. His music a symphony of dark electro and African soul,...

Following his appearance at this years festival Jake Bugg has announced a mammoth tour for February 2013 which see's him visit Brighton! Grab your tickets now...Jake Bugg | Official Ticket Storetickets.jakebugg.comJake Bugg Tickets

Bristol trio GuMM and their rolling distortion are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #309 – GuMM We love Bristol....greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #309 – GuMM We love Bristol. And we now love it that little bit more with the emergence of GuMM, whose self proclaimed love for ‘rock and gaze and stuff’ comes across an understatement...

We are delighted to announce that our next free party will be taking place in our beloved Brighotn at The Green Door Store on Friday 26th October.

Brown Brogues will be bringing the noise on their first ever trip to the city with support from some very special guests.

The party runs from 11pm - 4am and is FREE ENTRY, with TGE DJs keeping you dancing into the night.

Who's coming?The Great Escape Autumn Party - Free Entry - The Green Door StoreFriday, October 26 at 11:00pm in UTC+01 at The Green Door Store

The Great Escape Autumn Party - Free Entry - The Green Door Store

Students of Brighton we are currently at the Freshers Fair at the Racecourse. Come and say hello to the TGE team, we want to see your fresh...ers faces

Wow, Happy 21st Birthday 'Nevermind' you can now drink in America! Favourite track anyone?

The new Crystal Castles video reminds us of a 70's horror flick! Creepy...Crystal Castles - Plague (VIDEO)-Plague/Possession-

LA newcomers MYPET and their pulsing synths are Today's Band Of The Day! Check out their debut single on Luv Luv Luv Records.BAND OF THE DAY #308 – MYPET Their first...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #308 – MYPET Their first single ‘Pays to Know’, has only been out a matter of weeks, but already we’re intrigued by MYPET. Not only has the single been released through one half of...

Wow, Bon Iver's stunning performace from Radio City Music Hall is available to watch in full for the next 48 hours! Don't miss this.The Bowery Presentswww.youtube.comThe Bowery Presents Live features groundbreaking, must-see live music and the latest in emerging music culture.

Previous TGE artists Lucy Rose, Mumford and Sons and DJ Shadow release new albums today! Along with Green Day and No Doubt. Which are you listening to?New Releases This Week // Monday 24thgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comThis week one of our faves from this year’s TGE, the lovely Lucy Rose, who’s previous work has been as the female vocalist on Bombay Bicycle Club’s albums, releases her debut solo album ‘Like I Used...

Toronto trio DIANA soothing and equally gripping sounds are Today's Band Of The Day! BAND OF THE DAY #307 – DIANA Fancy some...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #307 – DIANA Fancy some hazy-sounding soft rock? Well look no further than DIANA. This Toronto trio encompass gorgeous, floaty vocals, gentle drums and reluctant bass lines that come...

We caught Tyneside five piece Let's Buy Happiness show at the The Lexington earlier this week. Check out the review and have a fantastic weekend!Let's Buy Happiness - 17th September 'Lexington' Londongreatescapefestival.tumblr.comTyneside five piece ‘Let’s Buy Happiness’ have been causing a bit of a stir over the last 12 months having notched up supports with the likes of Primal Scream, The Temper Trap and Vivian Girls as well...

Texan trio Ringo Deathstarr and their fuzzy, guitar-heavy, noise pop are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #306 – Ringo Deathstarr This...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #306 – Ringo Deathstarr This curiously-named Texan trio formed back in 2007 and members Elliott Frazier, Alex Gehring and Daniel Coborn have one mission: to play their fuzzy,...

The xx collaboration with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra last night was something truly special...wow!BBC - BBC Radio 1 Programmes - Zane Lowe, The xx and the BBC Philharmonic, live in Bridlingtonwww.bbc.co.ukZane presents the BBC Philharmonic with The xx, live from Bridlington Opera House.

New Rough Trade Records signings Palma Violets are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #305 – PALMA VIOLETS London’s...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #305 – PALMA VIOLETS London’s hotly-tipped boys, Palma Violets, are getting some serious love at the moment. They played for us at TGE 2012 - with Nick Cave and Bernard Butler...

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We have already had so many great applications to play next years festival! If your an artist and want to be part of #TGE13 then get clickety-clicking below!Artist registration for The Great Escape 2013 is now OPEN « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comCalling all budding musicians looking for the opportunity to get their music heard at The Great Escape 2013.... the wait is over and artist registration is now open! All bands can register for booking consideration, free of charge. We promise to review all submissions and will contact artists directly...

Wow! We have had so many stellar applications to play next years festival already! If your an artist and want to be part of #TGE13 then get clickety-clicking on the link below!Artist registration for The Great Escape 2013 is now OPEN « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comCalling all budding musicians looking for the opportunity to get their music heard at The Great Escape 2013.... the wait is over and artist registration is now open! All bands can register for booking consideration, free of charge. We promise to review all submissions and will contact artists directly...

Vancouver four-piece White Lung's quick-fire drums and raucous inspired punk sounds are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #304 – White Lung ‘White Lung’...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #304 – White Lung ‘White Lung’ are a four-piece from Vancouver, who have been busy making some racey punk tracks. Frontwoman, Mish Way, is a feisty feminist whose shouty vocals fly...

Be amazed once again by Alt-J. WOW.Alt-J - Something GoodTaken from the Mercury Prize nominated debut album 'An Awesome Wave'.

Lucy Rose was one of the many highlights from this years festival! Go treat yourself and listen to the album before it's released next week.Lucy Rose - 'Like I Used To'www.likeiusedto.comLucy Rose - 'Like I Used To' Released 24th September

Today's Band Of The Day is 18 year old Bristol producer \Please\ and her ethereal barely-there vocals!BAND OF THE DAY #303 – /Please/ Ellen Davies is...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #303 – /Please/ Ellen Davies is the brains behind /Please/. The 18 year old producer from Bristol uses ethereal barely-there vocals, overlaying piano riffs and the result makes for...

Missy Elliott and Timbaland are back! Do the new singles get the thumbs up?Missy Elliott - Triple Threat ft. Timbaland [Audio]"9th Inning" and "Triple Threat" available on iTunes 9/18! http://missy-elliott.com/ http://twitter.com/missyelliott http://facebook.com/missyelliott

Cat Power's new video is a dusty desert adventure!Cherokee - Cat PowerWatch the music video for Cherokee by Cat Power and more new Rock videos on VEVO.

New York-based poet and musician, Christopher Porpora, aka Cheval Sombre is Today's Band Of The Day

Check out this picture of POND at TGE earlier this year! Give us your captions for this photo for your chance to win tickets to the Sold-Out La Dispute show at The Garage London on Thursday 20th September. Winner announced 6pm tomorrow!

Who is listening to the new Grizzly Bear, The Killers or Band of Horses albums? All these and more are out Today! Click below for a rundown of this weeks new releases.New Releases This Week // Monday 17thgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comThe Killers release their fourth studio album ‘Battle Born’in a busy week for new releases. Band Of Horses also return with their new record ‘Mirage Rock’. There are new albums out from Dinosaur Jr,...

Hailing from Norway HighasaKite sweet sounding indie pop is Today's Band of the Day!BAND OF THE DAY #301 – Highasakite Hailing from...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #301 – Highasakite Hailing from Norway, Highasakite have been making some sweet sounding indie pop. Their home country’s press has already gone slightly bonkers for them and we reckon...

New Bat For Lashes track! Who is excited for the new album?Bat For Lashes - Marilyn (free download from The Haunted Man)Download 'Marilyn' for free from http://smarturl.it/BFLMarilynfreetrack. Taken from the new Bat For Lashes album 'The Haunted Man' released on October 15 201...

Hot on the heels of their Mercury Prize nomination Alt-J have dropped this new video!ALT-J "Fitzpleasure"PRODUCTION : COSA PRODUCER : JULIEN PASQUIER DIRECTOR : GUILLAUME CAGNIARD DOP : MICHEL TABURIAUX MAKE UP : CATHYANNE MAC ALLISTER & MELANIE QUERYEL STYLISME : LAURE...

Florida five-piece Hundred Waters exquisite digi-folk are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #300 – Hundred Waters ‘Caverns’...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #300 – Hundred Waters ‘Caverns’ is the title of this gorgeous track from Florida five-piece, Hundred Waters. This beautiful piece of exquisite digi-folk, if ever that existed,...

Fantastic BBC Newsnight feature with Africa Express. Who saw their Brighton Dome show at this years TGE?Africa Express on Newsnight

Gloomy vocals scattered across surging electro beats Moses Gold are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #299 – Moses Gold Since...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #299 – Moses Gold Since departing from previous projects, Christian AIDS and Stay+, former-frontman Phill Young has fallen under the radar somewhat. He’s talked openly about his...

Who do you want to see nominated for the Mercury Prize this year? We'd love #TGE12 artsits Django Django, Alt-J and Lianne La Havas all to receive nominations, with additional nominations going to Kindness and Jessie Ware. Let us know yours!

New Tilly and the Wall track! It's been 4 years since the last album. Who is glad to have them back?Tilly And The Wall - Defenders (Music Video)Music Video for Tilly and the Wall's "Defenders," from the album "Heavy Mood." Directed by Ben Fee. Buy the album at Team Love: http://teamlove.myshopify.com/...

Who is a fan of the new Thom Yorke/Flea/Nigel Godrich project Atoms for Peace?Atoms For Peace - DefaultBuy Default now from iTunes http://smarturl.it/default Album coming soon on XL Recordings. http://atomsforpeace.info/ http://xlrecordings.com/

Missy Elliott and Timbaland are back! We're so ready for this. What are your thoughts on this 90 second clip?Missy Elliott - 9th Inning ft. Timbaland

TGE's Kevin Moore was lucky enough to go to the Tauron Festiwal Nowa Muzyka in Poland. To find out how the likes of Hot Chip, Beach House and Ghostpoet fared, click the link below!Tauron Nova Muzyka Festival Reviewgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comUsually taking place in a disused coal mine in the post-industrial city of Katowice in Poland, 2012’s instalment of Tauron Nova Muzyka was forced to move last minute due to planned building works on...

Cuushe and her bizarre, smudged sounds are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #298 – Cuushe Close your eyes...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #298 – Cuushe Close your eyes and let Cuushe into your world. Your world will quickly become full of ambient light, luminescent colours that swirl and intertwine, her airy voice...

Band of Horses new album Mirage Rock is available to stream ahead of it's release next week. Go forth and treat your ears this Monday evening!Mirage Rock

Today's Band Of The Day is the young and talented London based singer/songwriter Flo Morrissey aka 9mary.BAND OF THE DAY #297 – FLO MORRISSEY London...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #297 – FLO MORRISSEY London based singer/songwriter Flo Morrissey, aka 9mary, is a talented young thing with a voice ornately operatic, drawing comparisons with Jeff Buckley, capable...

Lots of great music in a very busy week for new releases. Are you going to be grabbing a copy of The xx, Bob Dylan or TOY new albums? Click below for the full rundown!New Releases This Week // Monday 10thgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comThe XX release their long-anticipated second album ‘Coexist’ today (September 10) in a very busy week for new releases. Bob Dylan also returns with his new album ‘Tempest’, as do The Raveonettes, who...

Gallows are doing just fine with Wade MacNeil at the helm!Gallows stream new album 'Gallows' ahead of release – listenwww.nme.comWatford punk's third LP is officially released on Monday (September 10)

Want to find out more about SXSW and the opportunities it can offer you? Why not head to one of their roadshows next week in London, Norwich or Cardiff.UKTI’s Making The Most Of SXSW & International Events « Music Managers Forumwww.themmf.netUKTI will be hosting an event in London next week to tell you more about SXSW and other key trade shows and conferences serving the digital, music and screen sectors.The programme will include presentations from the UK representatives from SXSW, MIDEM, MIPCOM and MIPTV. UK Trade & Investment specia...

Oh Jack if only you would come and play The Great Escape.Jack White: 'Festivals are a necessary evil'www.nme.comGuitarist says he doesn't enjoy playing outdoor events as they're 'not exciting'

Charli XCX fusion of British girl-power pop is Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #296 – CHARLI XCX ‘I want to tell...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #296 – CHARLI XCX ‘I want to tell cinematic stories through pop music...now things are getting less Disney and more like a Shane Meadows film’ says Charli XCX who’s apocalyptic,...

Check out Friends version of Sam and the Womp's track 'Bom Bom'. Who is a fan?Friends Bom Bom (BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge 29/08/2012)Sam & The Womp Cover Audio Only

Abrasive feedback, thunderous drum fills and disaffected vocals. New Zealand's Popstrangers are Todays Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #295 – POPSTRANGERS Our ears are...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #295 – POPSTRANGERS Our ears are picking up the distant sound of Popstrangers as their self-proclaimed ‘Rusty guitar twangs, discordant drones and jarring rhythms’ travel to us from...

New Ellie Goulding video...Ellie Goulding - Anything Could Happen'Anything Could Happen' is the debut single from Ellie's forthcoming album 'Halcyon' available now to pre-order. 'Halcyon' will be released on 8th October (U...

So many good albums being released this month! Add danish duo The Ravonettes to that list. You can listen to their new album right now...Album Premiere: The Raveonettes, 'Observator' | Music News | Rolling Stonewww.rollingstone.comHear the Danish duo's fuzzed-out new effort

Brooklyn's EDDI FRONT's ghostly, velveteen vocals are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #294 – EDDI FRONT Brooklyn...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #294 – EDDI FRONT Brooklyn seems to be one of the hottest places on earth right now for spawning new talent and here’s yet another present for us to marvel over. Eddi Front floats...

New video by The Maccabees makes us want to get out and enjoy the sun before it's gone!The Maccabees - AylaAyla is taken from The Maccabees new album Given To The Wild, out now Buy Given To The Wild: HMV: http://bit.ly/MaccabeesHMV Play: http://bit.ly/MaccabeesPla...

If you're heading to Berlin Music Week make sure you check out The Great Escape Festival showcase tomorrow night in association with Haldern Pop Festival. Ghostpoet, Jinja Safari and Helmut will all play for us down at Bi Nuu. Let us know if you're going!

Soooo what do you think of 'Coexist' the forthcoming album by The xx? It is streaming right now!First Listen: The xx, 'Coexist' : NPRwww.npr.orgThe Mercury Prize winners' songs play like introductions to longer pieces that will eventually explode into bludgeoning catharsis — and yet instead merely whisper, shimmer and seethe some more. The xx lets its songs billow out softly and quietly, with only pretty guitar lines to lessen the tension.

Days like today make us wish we were in Brighton on the beach! Who is coming to join us next year? Make sure you grab your Early Bird Tickets before they expire - http://bit.ly/Q0D9Ss

Manchester's lo-fi, shoegazers Weird Era are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #293 – WEIRD ERA This two-piece...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #293 – WEIRD ERA This two-piece from Manchester could best be described as creating lo-fi, shoegaze sound thats moody, rough around the edges vibe is accomplished by thunderous...

Any TOY fans out there? Go forth and listen to the debut album a full week before it's released.TOY - TOY

New Azealia Banks video for her track 1991...1991 - Azealia Banks"1991" Director/DP: Justin Mitchell Editor: Jeffrey McHale Produced by: Dilated Pixels

A whole host of fantastic albums are out today! Let us know which you are going to be listening to...New Releases This Week // Monday 3rdgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comTwo Door Cinema Club and The Vaccines both bands release their second albums today. As well as this, Cat Power releases her new album ‘Sun’, Animal Collective unveil ‘Centipede Hz’ and there are also...

Today's Band Of The Day is Syron's hypnotic blend of soulful vocals and next century garage vibes...go listen!BAND OF THE DAY #292 – SYRON At the bright and...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #292 – SYRON At the bright and young age of nineteen, Syron is a name to listen out for. Dubbed ‘One to Watch’ by MTV and with her first single blogged by The xx, it appears that...

New Cat Power album available to stream now!Cat Power – Sun: album streamwww.guardian.co.ukListen to Cat Power's new album and let us know your thoughts

Berlin's DENA sun-kissed urban melodies are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #291 – DENA ‘The E of Dena is...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #291 – DENA ‘The E of Dena is pronounced as the A of Dance’, proudly boasts Dena, and dancing you will be as her hip hop sound swirls around you, combining a perfectly balanced fusion...

Fantastic new Bands In Transit session with Lucy Rose from this years Great Escape Festival. You should all be excited for her album next month!Lucy Rose 'Lines': Bands In TransitLucy Rose joins Bands In Transit to play her track 'Lines' at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. http://www.facebook.com/BandsInTransit http://www.twitt/...

Canadian duo Southern Shores balmy pop-synth sounds are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #290 – SOUTHERN SHORES Ben...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #290 – SOUTHERN SHORES Ben Townsend and Jamie Dalton are the Canadian duo that make up Southern Shores. With their debut, six-track EP ‘Atlantic’ out in time for summer, their warming,...

Want to hear the new album from The Vaccines a week before it's released? Then click the link...The Vaccines – Come Of Age: Exclusive album streamwww.guardian.co.ukListen to the second Vaccines record a week before release – and let us know your thoughts!

New Everything Everything single! Who is glad to have them back?Everything Everything - Cough CoughMusic video by Everything Everything performing Cough Cough. (C) 2012 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited The new single 'Cough Cough' from Everything Everyt...

With the ability to erupt into a sonic cloud of angst, temper and passion Cold in Berlin are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #289 – COLD IN BERLIN Having...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #289 – COLD IN BERLIN Having just inked a deal with CandleLight Records, London four piece Cold In Berlin release their second album ‘And Yet’ this week. Vocalist Maya’s, howls and...

Calling all budding musicians looking for the opportunity to play The Great Escape Festival 2013. Artist registration is now open!!! Click the link for more details...Artist registration for The Great Escape 2013 is now OPEN « The Great Escapeescapegreat.comCalling all budding musicians looking for the opportunity to get their music heard at The Great Escape 2013.... the wait is over and artist registration is now open! All bands can register for booking consideration, free of charge. We promise to review all submissions and will contact artists directly...

Fantastic albums by Cold in Berlin and TEEN are released this week! Full run-down below...New Releases This Week // Tuesday 28thgreatescapefestival.tumblr.comFormer band of the day Teen release their debut album ‘In Limbo’ (August 28) in a relatively quiet week for new releases. One of London’s best kept secrets Cold In Berlin release their second album...

Brooklyn four piece THE BABIES are today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #288 – THE BABIES Formed in...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #288 – THE BABIES Formed in Brooklyn in 2009, The Babies feature Cassie Ramone, Kevin Morby, Justin Sullivan and Brian Schleyer. The formation was originally intended as a side project...

The Joy Formidable brand new single!The Joy Formidable - Wolf's Law [Official Video]Download "Wolf's Law" http://atlr.ec/GetWolfsLaw Like: http://fb.com/thejoyformidable Follow: http://twitter.com/joyformidable Site: http://thejoyformidable....

Today's Band of the Day are the fantastic BY THE SEA!BAND OF THE DAY #287 – BY THE SEA A name...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #287 – BY THE SEA A name already making considerable waves, this six-piece band from Liverpool are quickly generating a powerful following. Members of The Coral and The View have been...

Some new Lana Del Rey tracks have surfaced online...what do you make of them?Lana Del Rey - AfraidAll the rights go to Lana Del Rey and her team (UMG, Interscope, Polydor) Follow me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lanadelreyonly

The xx new video. Anybody else excited for the album?The xx - Angels (Live In Tokyo)Preorder the new album Coexist: http://bit.ly/CoexistPreorder Get Angels instantly when you preorder Coexist from iTunes: http://itunes.com/thexx Get the lyr...

Looking for something to occupy yourself with over the Bankholiday Weekend? Then why not head to this...AZZ EVERYWHERESunday, August 26 at 9:00pm in UTC+05:30 at SECRET LOCATION IN DALSTON, LONDON E8

Gabriel Bruce and his dark, brooding, baritone vocals are Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #286 – Gabriel Bruce ...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #286 – Gabriel Bruce London-based Gabriel Bruce can’t escape the comparisons to characters like Mark Lanegan and Nick Cave with his dark, brooding, baritone vocals grumbling over...

New Grimes video anyone?Grimes - Genesis'Genesis' is taken from the album Visions, out now on 4AD/Arbutus Buy Visions - http://bit.ly/Sm4GfI http://www.grimesmusic.com/ Credits Directed by Claire B...

We are pleased to announce that we will be opening up Artist applications to play next years Great Escape Festival on the 29th August! More details soon...The Great Escape 2012Music 'Bored' by New York City Cops - http://soundcloud.com/newyorkcitycops Video edited by Angela Stephenson and Brett Pracownik http://www.facebook.com/Gre...

Purity Ring's synth-infused electro pop is Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #285 – Purity Ring Since...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #285 – Purity Ring Since signing to 4AD earlier this year, it seems the world has gone mad for this Canadian duo. Purity Ring is the work of Corin Roddick and Megan James whose...

This morning you should all watch and listen to this video from TGE loves HallsHalls - White Chalk (official video)From 'Ark' LP, due October 15th through No Pain In Pop. Order 12"/CD : http://nopaininpop.greedbag.com/buy/ark-6/ Directed by Sebastian Nevols and Robin Ockl...

VIRALS shiny, summery power-pop is Today's Band Of The Day!BAND OF THE DAY #284 – Virals Since the demise...greatescapefestival.tumblr.comBAND OF THE DAY #284 – Virals Since the demise of his post-punk project, Lovvers, Shaun Hencher has returned with this shiny, summery power-pop in the shape of Virals. Their four-track EP ‘Coming Up...

What do you think of the new Muse single? Anyone looking forward to the new album 'The 2nd Law'?Muse - Madness (Lyric Video)Muse 'Madness': the first single from the forthcoming album 'The 2nd Law'. Download Madness from itunes here http://smarturl.it/muse.madness.itunes and Muse'...

Head over to Pitchfork where you can stream Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs new track from the forthcoming Tim Burton film Frankenweenie!Listen to a New Karen O Song From the Frankenweenie Soundtrackpitchfork.comSoundtrack also features the Flaming Lips, Passion Pit, Robert Smith, and more