Astralwerks is on FIRE!

It's 2007 folks and the rockin' promoters at Astralwerks have their hands full telling the world about the hottest bands of 2007. If you're not familiar with this little label, you should definitely include them on your list of badass labels to check out (along with Kill Rock Stars and Matador). Our friends at Astralwerks have introduced us to this years hottest bands to check out including Phoenix, The Kooks, Badly Drawn Boy, Royksopp and Hot Chip and we're happy to be among the many to share that with you.

Badly Drawn Boy returns to the U.S. in March 2007 with the launch of his latest album, Born in the UK. Catch him on tour and be sure to check out the limited edition release with a bonus DVD featuring unreleased and live performances and a passport package!

Here are the exclusive tour dates:
3/03 Philadelphia PA - Theatre of Living Arts
3/05 Somerville MA - Somerville Theatre
3/06 Washington DC - 9.30 Club
3/07 New York NY - Webster Hall
3/09 Detroit MI - Majestic Theatre
3/10 Chicago IL - Metro
3/11 Minneapolis MN - Fine Line Music Cafe
3/13 Nashville TN - Exit/In
3/14 Atlanta GA - The Loft
3/16 Austin TX - Stubbs Bar-B-Q (outdoors-SXSW)
3/18 Boulder CO - Fox Theatre
3/19 Salt Lake City UT - Urban Lounge
3/21 San Diego CA - House of Blues
3/22 Los Angeles CA - El Rey Theatre
3/23 San Francisco CA - Great American Music Hall
3/25 Portland OR - Aladdin Theatre
3/26 Seattle WA - Neumo's
3/27 Vancouver BC - Richards on Richards


Nominated for numerous PLUG Awards this year is Hot Chip with The Warning. After their debut in 2004, they toured with the awesome Mylo, Stereolab and recently Goldfrapp. This sophomore effort was recorded by the band at home and they've released remixes of “Over And Over” which will include mixes by Maurice Fulton and Mock & Toof. This release will be available on 12” and digital format. Hot Chip are: Alexis Taylor, Joe Goddard, Al Doyle, Owen Clarke and Felix Martin.

Phoenix has joined the resurgence of classic rock gone modern with their latest effort It’s Never Been Like That. Bands like Wolfmother, The Zutons and Phoenix have brought back that good ol' sound of rock n roll with tracks like "Consolation Prizes" and "Lost and Found." Hailing from Versailles, the band has three previous releases including Live! 30 Days Ago, Alphabetical and United.