The Inside Track: Conspiracy theories

Following the recent 40th anniversary of JFK our airwaves were chock-a-block with old footage of everyone’s fave president, his tragic death and a plethora of theories on the dodgy circumstances surrounding his end… and top-notch viewing it made too.
Meanwhile, in the music world a conspiracy of another sort was taking place – certain individuals were readying themselves to unleash their collective talent on an unsuspecting public. The result was The Coldspoon Conspiracy’s first album Plays Well With Others, now available on Greyslate/Vernacular records. The 12-track masterpiece is available from Tower and Road. A wonderful debut it is too – a blissful mix of sonic treats that hits home with all the precision of an assassin’s bullet…
On another fateful note Romance Is Dead have also just released their debut Addicted To Emma. Catch them live on their upcoming Irish tour…
Belated birthday wishes to the Limerick’s AMC who recently celebrated their fourth birthday in the High Stool at a great gig featuring The Redneck Manifesto, Australia’s Registered Nurse and local talent Kader Fire. Keep up the good work Albert and co…
Northern rockers Made In Korea’s first album Anywhere In The World But This… is now available from HMV stores across the country. The band’s new members’ forum is now online at www.got-rock.co.uk. Definitely worth a visit…
The Nerve Centre is currently seeking applicants for its award winning courses as part of its Creative Industries Training Programme. The programme will provide full accredited training opportunities in multimedia, sound recording, media techniques and music business and technology. There are 60 full-time places for year-long training. A prospectus and application forms are now available from the Nerve Centre 7/8 Magazine Street, Derry or by Telephone on 02871 260562. http://www.nerve-centre.org.uk
And now to training of a different kind. City of the Tribes’ resident and DJ extraordinaire Jon Richards has just returned from his visit to the US where he completed the mammoth task that is New York City Marathon. A euphoric Richards commented, “It was a life-changing moment on a deep personal level.” Upcoming sessions Jon is looking forward to include Mark Geary on December 8 and BellX1 on December 11.…
On a festive note Limerick’s giveamanakick and Cork’s Rest will be releasing a wonderful split Christmassy CD-R together in the coming month. giveamanakick will be murdering Shakin’ Stevens ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’, and Rest will be tacklin ‘The Snowman (Walking in the Air)’. Both bands will also include a previously unreleased song and there will be two launch parties for this Cd-r. – Dec 17 at the Cruascin Lan, Cork and Dec 20 at Quins, Limerick…
Congratulations to Niall from Rulers Of The Planet on the birth of his daughter Leah. On the subect of additions, the Irish Unsigned Directory has gotten bigger and bolder. It now features not only Irish bands (currently over 180), but also international bands, promoter and record label listings. With extra features, including a bulletin board where bands can plug gigs, their sites and other appearances, there will also be regular updates and new bands on every week.