Jun 26th – DEBUT ALBUM 'BROKEN SIDE OF TIME' SEPTEMBER 21st
SUPPORT TO NEIL YOUNG, GLASTONBURY SET AND OTHER DATES ANNOUNCED

Recorded in Austin, Texas and mixed in NYC by Andy Wallace's right-hand man John O'Mahony (Depeche Mode, Coldplay, Kasabian,), Alberta Cross are poised to release their debut album on Ark Recordings and return to the UK later this month.

'Broken Side Of Time' took root in an April 2008 jam session when, with the aid of a little drink and a little smoke, the five-piece started jamming on a group of guitarist and vocalist Petter Ericson Stakee's new songs with immediate and breathtaking results. "I remember thinking that night, this is going to be insane," recalls Stakee.

While the band's well-received 2007 EP 'The Thief & The Heartbreaker' was a modest, folk-minded, acoustic based disc that garnered glowing reviews, for principal song-writers Stakee and bassist Terry Wolfers, it was a baby step. 'Broken Side Of Time', however, is giant stride ahead. Grand in volume and vast in vision, it's an inspired set of electric songs that finds the intersection of The Verve, My Morning Jacket and Neil Young (with or without Crazy Horse). "We're trying to give people truly soulful music, which is hopefully inspirational, admits Stakee. "I want to ease their minds and give them a little break from reality."

A taster from the album, the glorious rush of 'ATX', can be found on the bands myspace at: www.myspace.com/albertacross

Fresh from appearances at Coachella, Bonaroo and SXSW the band are confirmed to support Neil Young at the Hard Rock Calling event in Hyde Park on June 27th as well as a highly-anticipated set at this years Glastonbury festival on the 28th on the Park Stage. Other dates, plus their own headline slot at Water Rats on the 30th of June, are all listed below.

JUNE
25th Brixton Academy (support Dave Matthews Band)
26th Brixton Academy (support Dave Matthews Band)
27th Hyde Park, Neil Young
28th Glastonbury Park Stage
29th Wolverhampton (support Dave Matthews Band)
30th London Water Rats
JULY
1st Paris @ L'Olympia (support Dave Matthews Band)

www.myspace.com/albertacross

Feb 25th – Hey kids - Alberta Cross are recording their debut album in Texas this month with Mike McCarthy at the controls (Spoon, Trail Of Dead). They'll be playing a set's worth of these new album songs at March's SXSW Festival, dates below...

Turbo Fruits will also be very visible at SXSW, playing 4 shows. They head into the studio at the end of March for their follow-up to debut, 'Turbo Fruits'. Expect, catchier, rockier and louder than before.

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Aug 29th – We are happy to announce that Alberta Cross have been asked to support OASIS on their upcoming October 08 Arena tour - you can catch Alberta as the main support on the shows below... Two London headline shows will also be announced, keep yer eyes peeled...

Monday, October 20th – Bournemouth BIC Arena supporting Oasis, Bournemouth, UK
Tuesday, October 21st – Bournemouth BIC Arena supporting Oasis, Bournemouth, UK
Thursday, October 23rd – Cardiff International Arena supporting OASIS, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Friday, October 24th – Cardiff International Arena supporting OASIS, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Jul 21st – SPARKADIA album OUT TODAY, UK/Europe shows and FREE DOWNLOAD on myspace

Sparkadia's debut album POSTCARDS has arrived today in UK, Europe & Japan. Produced by Ben Hillier (Depeche Mode, Doves) it includes singles Too Much To Do, Morning Light, Jealousy & Animals. Available from today on CD and Download.

Following performances at Glastonbury, Wireless and the upcoming V festival will showcase what people are saying about Australia's finest export...

"Like a distant more chipper cousin of Glasvegas come Sydney's Sparkadia, singing tales of woe against Phil Spector rhythms, with glossy pop melodies allowing smooth passage through your heart.....Alex Burnett's voice...like having warm honey poured in your ears" NME

"The Sydney-based four-piece excel at sunny, optimistic guitar pop..Postcards..thrums with hooks, choruses, propulsion and good cheer, which is something, given that many of their lyrics deal in heartache and romantic pessimism." The Sunday Times

Dont forget to get the FREE single 'Morning Light' from the bands myspace - all u do is click on the big banner at the top - yes, you can do that, follow the instructions and BAM !

www.myspace.com/sparkadia

Jun 2nd – the wondrous Magic Wands release their new single Black Magic this week. B-side is Kaliedascope Hearts and the 7" is see-thru vinyl. A collector's item already according to ebay. Available at all good record shops and itunes, 7 digital etc etc

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May 15th – We are proud to announce that Alberta Cross have signed a long term deal with Ark Recordings. This band are really something special and are currently recording tracks for their debut album with Jamie Candiloro (Ryan Adams, REM, Courtney Love).

News of their debut album soon, in the meantime, hear some sneak previews here...