Details of next year’s Shockwaves NME tour have been announced. The bands involved will be The Maccabees, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Big Pink & The Drums…

The Maccabees – UEA, Norwich 02/10/09
Although a few tickets were still being sold on the door for this gig, the 1500 capacity UEA is a significant step up for the band on what is their biggest headline tour to date.

The Maccabees – Wall of Arms
People will no doubt view this album in different ways – there will be those who see it as a progression from their debut, those who moan about them not staying true to their original sound and of course those who simply think they are just another skinny-jean clad indie band. What can’t be denied is that The Maccabees make great pop music on their second album.

The Maccabees announce huge UK tour and new single
The Maccabees have finished worked on their new album and, in celebraition, will be giving away a new track tonight after Zane Lowe’s played it on Radio 1. They’ve also announced a multi-date tour of the UK.
The Maccabees / Pete & The Pirates – The Junction, Cambridge, 07/08/2008
A one off show from two of the UK’s best indie-pop bands, both showcasing new material. Does it work? Rich Hughes reviews.
Get Loaded in the Park! TLOBF friendly additions
Get Loaded in the Park has announced another set of acts to grace Clapham Common on August Bank Holiday.
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