Neu! Magazine

CSS - Donkey
CSS have returned. They are here to stay.

Semifinalists - 2
As gloriously mind boggling as ever.

Lykke Li - Youth Novels
For those who thought she was just another hype-machine spewing, ‘Youth Novels’ is a testament of her talent.

Errors - It's Not Something But It Is Like Whatever
Could it be the best debut of 2008?

Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell
They may be popular now, but give a few years and they will be massive.

O Fracas - Fits & Starts
It feels like O Fracas have bundled all their material together and burnt it onto a CD.

Cazals - What Of Our Future
It has a great energy and it is clear that Cazals are a force to be reckoned with.

Hadouken! - Music For An Accelerated Culture
Last year they were making waves (of sorts), but once the hype wears thin they have little substance to fall back on.

The Raconteurs - Consolers Of The Lonely
More than just 'Jack White's other band'...

Tapes 'N Tapes - Walk It Off
The twangy strings, loose vocals and ringing keyboard all seem very familiar. In a good way.

Prego - Cause And Resolve
They sound fresh, unique and most importantly, they have real ambition.

Golden Silvers – Arrows of Eros
Golden Silvers won the Glastonbury Unsigned Competition this year...

Maths Class - Now This Will Take Two Hands EP
A fantastic new band, their rapid and vigourous songs are special.

Twisted Wheel – You Stole The Sun EP
A well rounded EP which shows Twisted Wheel’s ability and prowess.

Hadouken! – Crank It Up
With such memorable lyrics and a fantastic chorus, it was always destined to be an instant hit.

The Ting Tings – Shut Up And Let Me Go
A regrettable ‘70s funk-pop song, which should never have been considered for public release.

The Last Shadow Puppets – Standing Next To Me
Epic, tight and memorable.

Five O’ Clock Heroes (Feat. Agyness Deyn) – Who
Previous collaborations between supermodels and bands have been often regrettable...

Cajun Dance Party – Colourful Life
'Colourful Life' shows how much Cajun Dance Party have improved, as this new single is undoubtedly the best of their short career.

CSS – Left Behind
CSS can do better than this, and they will need to do better than this.

Operator Please & Lightspeed Champion - Manchester Club Academy
Sunny and unpolished pop music.

Scouting For Girls - Hull Union
Impatience and anticipation reverberated around the crowded students union...

Good Shoes - The Roundhouse FreeDM Studio
A nice set, including two new songs.

The Teenagers - Manchester Roadhouse
It’s all in the name of fun and all in the name of ‘youth’... And they’re great live too!

Foals - Manchester Academy 2
It isn’t just hype.

Infadels - York Fibbers
It was actually impossible to resist a foot-tapping, head-nodding bop around the floor as the infectious beats blasted out.

Lightspeed Champion - Manchester Roundhouse
Armed with a talented band and his guitar Dev is in his stride from the off.

Bloc Party - Manchester G-Mex
A great live band able to carry the audience on their own high.

The More Assured - London 229
Tucked away under Great Portland Street is where The More Assured decide to have their tour 'finale'...

Simian Mobile Disco - Manchester Apollo
SMD are the utter epitomise of electro at its finest.