Coming soon in 2010...

Klaxons
Never ones afraid of pushing boundaries, the Klaxons called in producer Ross Robinson for their second album, whose past clients include Limp Bizkit and Slipknot. Their label Polydor even sent them back into the studio after they deemed some parts of the record ‘too experimental’. The band cite dubstep, dance and folk music as influences of their long anticipated follow-up which they aim to release by June. Jamie Reynolds tells NME “I think it’s gonna blow people’s minds”.

Album due: TBC

Pendulum
The Australians have been working on and off for two years on their follow-up to ‘In Silico’. Having taken their new material on tour, they are judging fan reactions before entering final studio sessions. Their third album (working title: ‘Immersion’) sees a return to their electronic roots and reportedly features a number of collaborations.
The group aims for a May release but producer/vocalist Rob Swire admits, “There’s still a lot of work to do”.

Album due: MayWe Are Scientists
The writing and recording of the indie rockers’ fourth album, ‘Barbra,’ has taken them all over the globe. Keith Murray tells NME, “We could have actually recorded the album in a week, but instead it was stretched over three months”. Former Razorlight drummer, Andy Burrows, lies behind the reason for such a long wait. Keith and Chris were both eager to include Burrows in the new record after he agreed to fill in on the drums.

Album due: TBC

Liam Gallagher
Following the departure of his brother, Liam Gallagher is set to release an album alongside his old Oasis bandmates. Liam claims the album is already half way there and will be out by the summer. “We’re going to get in there, do it quick with no stewing on it… I’m feeling confident about the songs.” The singer/fashion designer reassures us that we can expect the same iconic sound. “It ain’t a new direction. We’re not making reggae music or rap music”.

Album due : Summer 2010

The Courteeners
With ‘Falcon’ due for release on February 23, The Courteeners are putting the finishing touches to their second album. The Manchester quartet revealed some of their of their new material during last summer’s festivals and released the first single from the album, ‘Cross My Heart and Hope To Fly’, as a free download available on their website. “The first album did everything that it needed to do, but it was very much a ‘get in there and get it done’ explains Liam Fray in this week’s NME. “The stage is set for us with this album to really impress and surprise people. I’m just desperate for people to hear it now”.

Album due: 23 February 2010

Lil Wayne
The first Weezy album of 2010, ‘Rebirth’, will feature collaborations with Fall Out Boy, Lenny Kravitz and Eminem among others. He will also reportedly be paying homage to the Beastie Boys. The album, which will be his staggering seventh studio album, is set for release on February 2. On his rock crossover, the New Orleans rappers said, “I wanted to grow as an artist and I wanted to show my growth as well. I wanted people to see my growing pains”. The New Orleans rapper begins a prison sentence on February 9 for gun charges.

Album due: 2 February 2010

Hot Chip
The Putney electro group are due to release their fourth album on February 1. “One Life Stand” sees the band moving out of their bedrooms and into the studio for the first time. “Some demos were recorded at home but we brought everything to the studio”, explains Alexis Taylor. “The record has a bigger sound as a result.”

Album due: 1 February 2010

Amy Winehouse
The Grammy Award winning songstress is set to release her third album after a three year break. Amy performed with The Specials at V Festival last summer, but her record label Island has confirmed that fans can expect a new album this year. Producer Salaam Remi, who also worked on ‘Back To Black’, says the 26-year-old’s new material is sounding “sensational”.

Album due: TBC

Radiohead
Things are looking good in the Radiohead camp. Having started work on their new album last summer, the band has returned to the studio this month. With their eighth release, fans can expect a different record from 2007’s ‘In Rainbows’. "We’ve got to take it to another level”, explains guitarist Ed O’Brien in this week’s NME. “We’ve got the potential to make a really different record which is always what we’re trying to do, and that’s the thing that excites us.”

Album due: TBC

Paul Weller
The Modfather returns with a new solo album due for release in April. Recorded in Weller’s Black Barn studio, ‘Wake Up The Nation’ sees Weller teaming up with My Bloody Valentine’s Kevin Shields. “It didn’t matter at all that our styles are completely different,” explains Weller. “We both bring different things to the party”. Old Jam bassist Bruce Foxton also makes an appearance on the record. Weller concludes, “I want to work with loads more people… the sky’s the limit.”

Album due: April 2010

Mark Ronson
2010 will also see a third solo album from music maestro Mark Ronson. The 34-year-old has been busy recording in New York with the aim to get the record out by Spring. There are reports that unlike his debut, ‘Version’, the new album will contain no covers but fans can expect the usual parade of collaborations.

Album due: Spring 2010