Back in Bangor Nov 16, 2009
" The album and tour are "a wee look over the shoulder", rather than the end of the band, Lightbody stresses; a way of charting Snow Patrol's progression from penniless students to globe-straddling rock stars. As recently as 2002, they were without a record deal, sleeping on fan's floors and playing in tiny, unwelcoming venues. Lightbody says he was so strapped for cash, he couldn't even buy Christmas presents for his family. Gary Lightbody in a body of light The band were "kept afloat" by their... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'500 Days' tunes a soundtrack to fans' lives Aug 26, 2009
The audience learns about Summer through her musical taste - she championed indie band Belle and Sebastian in high school, and her favorite Beatle is Ringo Starr. The script is full of musical nods - or warnings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
God Help the Girl Aug 12, 2009
Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch has produced a project that is both a soundtrack to a movie he will make next year and what he calls a "story in song" ... For the initiated, it is the most Belle and Sebastian thing Murdoch has done in a decade; harking back in tone, if not always in sound, to the days before the band toughened up and glammed up. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
From the gutter to the bars Jul 24, 2009
Belle and Sebastian singer Isobel Campbell, Melissa Auf der Maur and Martina Topley Bird are some of the female singers who have weaved their voices with his deep caramel baritone. His most recent muse has been his old friend Greg Dulli from the Afghan Whigs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
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which has an indie-pop sound similar to Belle and Sebastian. Also appearing is indie-folk duo katncandix2 (}). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Mariah Carey, Fall Out Boy, More Score Hits With Michael Jackson Covers Jun 28, 2009
" "Billie Jean" has been covered by everyone from Blackstreet to Belle and Sebastian, and Chris Cornell's take on the tune was covered again in a star-making performance by eventual "American Idol" champ David Cook during the show's seventh season. Fall Out Boy's cover of "Beat It" replaced Eddie Van Halen's incendiary solo with one from John Mayer and became a surprise hit, charting internationally and becoming a permanent fixture on the iTunes Top 10 chart in early 2008. And "Weird Al"... (VHI.com -- Music News)
One Great Benefit Apr 9, 2009
The five-piece plays laid-back rock n roll with a classic feel to it, reminiscent of Neil Young or Tom Petty-in fact, the band played a cover of Petty's "Something in the Air." Because of its firm pop footing, and not just a little because of singer Cory Teruya's sincere, unaffected voice, I was also reminded of Belle and Sebastian. Like all the other performers this show, HK's set was tight and well-executed, and the band's lead guitarist notably lays down some ripping solos that nevertheless... (UCD Advocate, CO)
The Toothaches dress up their sound Mar 20, 2009
"Some people say we are dance garage rock," Blakelock says, "like if Belle and Sebastian got in a back alley fight.". Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
