Tag Archives: NME.com

PJ Harvey discusses her new album with NME.com

January 29, 2011 | John Curley | 0

In a wide-ranging video interview with NME.com that was posted in two parts this week, PJ Harvey discussed the themes of and the inspirations behind her forthcoming Let England Shake album. ►

The xx win the 2010 Mercury Prize

September 8, 2010 | John Curley | 0

Newcomers The xx have been named as winners of this year’s Mercury Prize for their self-titled debut album during ceremonies held tonight (Tuesday, September 7th) at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. ►

Mercury Prize shortlist is announced in London

July 25, 2010 | John Curley | 0

The shortlist for the 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize was announced this past Tuesday, July 20th, at The Hospital Club in London. BBC 6 Music DJ Lauren Laverne did the honors. The Mercury Prize is an annual event that honors an album picked by a committee of music-business people as the top album in the UK. ►

Malcolm McLaren’s funeral takes place in London

April 23, 2010 | John Curley | 0

The funeral for punk impresario Malcolm McLaren was held on Thursday, April 22nd, in north London. McLaren died on April 8th of cancer at age 64. ►