The Guardian has picked two of our acts as the most deserving of success in 2010. The striking singer Gabby Young graces their masthead and the mighty Wrens have inspired the editor to write: “when they do emerge, every single thing about them is right: the lyrics models of precision; the melodies and arrangements done to a turn. And then, if you are lucky enough to see them live, they explode into colours you could never imagine. It's as if, when they take to the stage, the Wrens are making up for the thousands of gigs they never got to play: the commitment and passion they display verges on the frightening.” You can see a jpeg of the article HERE or go directly to the Guardian’s website HERE. Happy New Year to you all!

We are honoured to announce that The Go-Betweens have been paid the ultimate tribute. A massive new bridge across the Brisbane River will be named The Go-Between Bridge in their honour. The enormous structure which is costing $AUS 380,000,000 will be opened in July 2010.We think it is the largest structure ever named after a pop music act.

Simon Lynge is ending his UK tour with a final performance at The Boogaloo Club in North London this coming Monday 2nd November from 7pm to celebrate the launch of Simon's debut single Infinitely You, from the forthcoming album The Future which will be released in Feb 2010. Simon will be accompanied  by multi-instrumentalist Richard Lobb (of The Hours).

For tickets to the show click HERE

Lo-Max Records is proud to announce the signing of the hugely talented Simon Lynge from Greenland. Simon’s music roots are Inuit-Scandinavian. Raised in the beautiful tundras and steppes of Greenland, Simon’s early years were spent outside of school, helping to tend his neighbour’s sheep.  He was constantly exposed to music and storytelling by his multitalented father Karl, who played accordion with the Rasmus Lyberth, the “Greenlandic Bob Dylan”, and he also worked with Eskimo folklore in the Tukak Theatre Group. Simon enrolled in the ideal Hostelbro Music Conservatory in Denmark, where his passion for music led him to the guitar and songwriting, and he quickly found himself co-writing and performing with exceptional talents in the Copenhagen songwriter scene. Invitations followed to perform at Kashmir Club in London, to write and perform on Nashville’s Music Row and in Los Angeles. Lo-Max will release Simon's debut album The Future in February. Meanwhile we are looking forward to seeing Simon when he comes over to tour the UK this autumn.  We will be announcing these dates as soon as we have them confirmed. His first single will be available from Lo-Max 0n November 9, 2009. To see the amazing video that was shot on a glacier click HERE.

Two Spot Gobi are one of our favourite new bands and a great bunch of guys. Their live shows have the audience on their feet and right to the front of the stage. The six piece outfit from Brighton, England caught the eye of Jason Mraz and they have toured the USA and UK with him on a number of occasions since. They are currently recording at Mraz's studio in San Diego, California, and we’re very impressed with what we are hearing. They've also been playing some great shows on the West Coast. You can check out their California video diaries click HERE .

We are currently working with Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara on their second release to date "Tell No Lies". The album has been a raging success in the papers receiving 5 star reviews from THE GUARDIAN, SONGLINES and the FINANCIAL TIMES, and 4 star reviews from THE SUN, THE INDEPENDENT, THE EXPRESS and MOJO! We are eagerly awaiting their showcase UK gig on Wednesday the 13th of May 2009 in the Jazz Cafe in Camden, London .Buy The Album HERE

Last night we saw the 3rd and final Dead Confederate show in London at The Barfly. It was a very intense performance from this great band from Athens, Georgia who have been tour the UK over the last week. We saw them last year in Austin and have been fans since. John Sinclair, legendary MC5 architect was in attendance. This band has an intense and original sound that we heartily recommend you investigate and they are super nice guys to boot.