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Sonic Cathedral – Cathedral Classics Vol. 1
London’s Sonic Cathedral has been quietly perpetuating a psychedelic shoegaze renaissance for almost five years. Cathedral Classics Volume 1, collects the highlights from the label’s first 11 singles.

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Howling Bells – Radio Wars
After taking the UK by storm (ok, maybe just a heavy downpour) three years ago, Howling Bells are back with producer Dan Grech-Marguerat on board. But is it enough to make ‘Radio Wars’ as good as their debut?

Howling Bells – Islington Academy 09/02/08
With the imminent release of Howling Bells sophomore album Radio Wars the Aussie quartet played a warm up show at London’s Islington Academy earlier this week before a full UK tour kicks off in March.
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