JuneJun 3 Tuesday 08
Anyone in Canada?
Pretty big news just in... Secret Broadcast have just been added to the Virgin Festival (V-fest) lineup in Calgary!
The guys will be performing alongside Stone Temple Pilots, The Flaming Lips, The New Pornographers, Stars, City and Colour, The Fratellis and …
MayMay 28 Wednesday 08
Is difficult worth doing?
Has anyone seen the series of tv ads as part of the new Honda campaign? You know, features sky divers and crew explaining the process of diving, and ends with a graphic 'difficult is worth doing. com'. No? Google it, don't be lazy.
Then we read the opening paragraph …
THE LAB : ONE * Recommended * album 4.5/5~ Manchestermusic.co.uk
Manchestermusic.co.uk * recommended * album 4.5 / 5
Read the full review here: http://www.music-dash.co.uk/releases/release.asp?item=5364
MayMay 15 Thursday 08
Listen to Gideon Coe tomorrow night ~ Tues 13 May
Check out Gideon Coe's show on 6Music tomorrow evening - Tues 13 May. He'll be playing The Jealous Girlfriends from The Lab: One. Thanks Gideon!
Gideon Coe
Mon - Thurs 10pm - 1am
BBC 6 Music
FREE STUFF SATURDAYs (17/24 May) ~ Urban Outfitters ~ Manchester
Hello lucky people...(well, early birds to be fair)...
Our release launch party is in 2 weeks time, give or take a few days (Sunday 25 May ~ 3pm onwards); we can't wait!
To celebrate and whip ourselves into a further frenzy, we'll be joining forces with Urban …
Tom Robinson rules the school
Tom Robinson is the first to champion acts from The Lab: One on national radio! Tom played two tracks back-to-back on his show last night (Tues 6 May) ~ 6Music ~ Tom Robinson Show. Secret Broadcast and The Panda Band both got played and a mention.
You can listen to …
PRE-ORDER The Lab: One
'The Lab: One' (Various Artists) ~ 02 June 2008
Very ltd letter pressed art work CD ~ £6.99, and digital download.
'Ten compelling, majestic songs...with Snowden muscling up alongside the jaunty Panda Band from Australia and Toronto's The Wooden Sky. Marvellous …
AprilApr 22 Tuesday 08
Teamers WANTED!!
If you're interested in helping to spread the word about The Lab's activities and get involved with something exciting, please get in touch!
info (@) thelab. cc
Team Lab
AprilApr 19 Saturday 08
'The Lab: One' (Various Artists) out 02 June 2008
'The Lab: One' (Various Artists) out 02 June 2008
The Lab: One is the first release and eclectic sampler from The Lab, available on ltd artwork CD and digital download. The Lab loves all things creative, and tries to reflect this in everything that it does. It's a …
AprilApr 13 Sunday 08
Long Time Comin'
"It's been a long time comin', my dear
It's been a long time comin' but now it's here"... - B. Springsteen
We've made you wait long enough. The flashing amber light has now turned to green. All stations are go. Our first release is now in our hands and looking …
The Lab all-dayer @ Eurocultured Festival - slots available
Please send us a message if you'd like to play The Lab all-dayer event on Sunday 25 May. It's a free event and part of Eurocultured Festival's 5th birthday. Starts around 3pm and wrapping up around 7pm.
Get in touch!
Uh-oh
Apparently, Red Bull plans to set up a record label. Yes, you read it correctly. Red. Bull. Red Bull.
On hearing the news at The Lab today, this response was overheard:
"F******************************KKKKKKKKKKKK offfffff"
MarchMar 29 Saturday 08
Q: What is this 'The Lab: One' that you speak of?
A:
'The Lab: One' will be the first official release from The Lab, a compilation of 10 acts which, in our humble opinion, should be heard by as many people as possible. Chances are many of you will love it just as much as we do, but not all of you. You can't please …
MarchMar 13 Thursday 08
The Lab: One
This will be the home of our first release, 'The Lab: One' compilation. Go add us!
Gigs, releases, new look, web....
We've been busy bees here at The Lab.
* Endless meetings with lots of chatter about Manchester greats, past and present.
* Looking over the elegant and beautiful work of Peter Saville.
* Working with an exciting new designer in Manchester (we can't wait to show you …
JanuaryJan 23 Wednesday 08
Looking for new bands for our events...
Roll up, roll up, get in touch if you want to play a Lab night - we're looking for the best live acts now!
What's next...?
Just a miniature blog this one, but important all the same.
Firstly, happy New Year everyone. Thanks to those who supported us towards the end of last year.
So, what's next? Weeeellll, a record :) A good one. It's coming, we promise. Not long to wait. But …
JuneJun 26 Tuesday 07
Females WANTED!! (as well as boys :))
Surely, SURELY, there are some great new female fronted bands out there?? Or female solo artists?? Where are you all?
This compilation is going to be very lopsided without the girls....
Demo call
This will be quick and easy. The music has to be great. That is it.
If you're interested in working with us to release your records, take heed...
DON'T message us with reams of made up life stories for a biog.
DON'T send us links to reviews and multiple websites …