alternative rock

2008
Mumford & Sons In early 2008, the band began working with manager Adam Tudhope, who

In early 2008, the band began working with manager Adam Tudhope, who, as part of management company Everybody’s, also represents Keane and Laura Marling. It was through Tudhope’s connection that Mumford & Sons was exposed to their future A&R at Island, Louis Bloom, who began monitoring the band. Bloom told…
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Authority Zero On December 30, 2008, Bill Marcks left the band to spend more time

On December 30, 2008, Bill Marcks left the band to spend more time with his family. Bill Marcks currently plays guitar in the band Cero Viejo with former Authority Zero bassist Jeremy Wood.

Chronic Future left shortly in 2008

though he left shortly in 2008 to support both Miniature Tigers and Back Ted N-Ted’s live shows.

Depeche Mode splitting from their long-term US label

Later that year it was announced that they were splitting from their long-term US label, Warner Music, and signing with EMI Music worldwide.

2007
Paramore MTV New Year’s Eve

On December 31, 2007, Paramore performed on the MTV New Year’s Eve program which ran from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Luna Sea God Bless You concert

Nearly seven years after disbanding, Luna Sea reunited for the God Bless You ~One Night Dejavu~ concert on December 24, 2007, at the Tokyo Dome.

Shed Seven By mid-July, several major venues had sold out and a further six

By mid-July, several major venues had sold out and a further six concerts were announced, including two extra dates in London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire . The revised tour finished on 22 December 2007 at Glasgow’s Carling Academy . Paul Banks commented: “None of us could have predicted the overwhelming response…
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L'Arc-en-Ciel Theater of Kiss tour

L’Arc-en-Ciel then performed the Theater of Kiss tour, which was held from December 22, 2007, to February 17, 2008.

Soda Stereo last concert

On 21 December 2007 the last concert was held at the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires. Three extra songs were played for this show, “Si No Fuera Por”, “Terapia de Amor Intensiva”, and “Lo Que Sangra (La Cúpula)”. The band was joined by Andrea Álvarez for “Picnic en el…
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Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album released

A tribute album to the band, Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album -Re:birth- , was previously released on December 19, 2007.