Britpop Lives!

No, I haven't been sleeping on the goings-on of my favorite bands, I've just been hella busy at work. But there's been a ton of new activity lately! Let's recap:

The Verve (better than Keane, you know) release a "new" song that is actually a hold-over from 1994. Still, new/old Verve is better than no Verve (or solo Richard Ashcroft). Depending on who you listen to, their new album will either be called Four or Forth (Fourth, maybe?)and it will be out in mid-August. Can we get a US tour por favor?

An off-key Jay-Z mocks Oasis at Glasto (Grambo: "He should have done 'Common People!'"). Bloodied but unbowed, Gallaghers Incorporated sign on for three more albums for Sony and then reveal the details of their new album, entitled Dig Out Your Soul. Noel says the first single was recorded real fast and "sounds instant and compelling." This is encouraging news because much of (What's the Story) Morning Glory was recorded in the first few takes. But then again, Noel could do no wrong back in 1996.

Also, The Mighty Mozzer has revealed the details of his new album. Years of Refusal is recorded and in the can and will be released in September. Jerry Finn was back behind the boards for this one. Hmmmmmm...

Completely unrelated, yet no less awesome: Ra Ra Riot is touring later this year! Their debut album will also be released later this year on Barsuk.