February 7th, 2010 by Matt | No Comments
It’s time once again for a roundup of the best videos to find their way to our inbox this week, so let’s see what we’ve got for you this time around! First up we have Two Door Cinema Club with Undercover Martyn, the lead single from their forthcoming album. This is a superb slice of [...]
November 10th, 2009 by Matt | No Comments
Placebo capped a brilliant 2009 last night in Berlin by scooping the award for Best Alternative Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The band beat off stiff competition from Paramore, The Prodigy, Muse and The Killers to pick up the prize which is just reward for their constant touring and brilliant new album “Battle [...]
October 24th, 2009 by Matt | No Comments
Having already toured numerous countries across the globe including Mexico, Japan and Thailand, Placebo are ready to head out on their winter 2009 tour, where they will play to over 300,000 people across Europe.  To get fans buzzing for the dates, Placebo have put together a free Tour Bundle download which features tracks from [...]
September 7th, 2009 by Matt | No Comments
It’s a singles corner with a twist this week, we’ve got a new reviewer. Things have started to get busy here at Call Upon The Author and rather than keep letting things slip, we’ve got some fresh blood to share their opinions with you. There’s one gentleman still to introduce yourself, but today Emma joins [...]
August 27th, 2009 by Matt | No Comments
It’s video time again folks, and we’ve got some treats for you, including the promo for the awesome Punk Spirit by Wave Machines (easily the best track on their debut album). Manchester Orchestra will be releasing I’ve Got Friends on limited edition vinyl, but you can check oput the video here. Rockers InMe return with [...]
June 12th, 2009 by Matt | No Comments
Check out this video to hear the guys from Placebo share their thoughts on their new album and see footage of the band rehearsing
May 27th, 2009 by Matt | 1 Comment
Placebo are pleased to announce, for the first time ever, a WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVE FAN PLAYBACK of their stunning new album ‘Battle For The Sun’. The playback will take place at www.placeboworld.co.uk/battleforthesun on Friday 29th May from 9am GMT.  Fans must sign up to www.placeboworld.co.uk to receive an exclusive code that will allow them access [...]