13/02/06 THE END.  

This is it, Bus Stop Records is dead. I have killed it off.

It has been a very enjoyable two and a half years and we have achieved much of what we have set out to do. However, for Bus Stop Records to progress any further it requires an investment of time and money, two commodities that I just don't have. It also requires enthusiasm which, if I'm being honest, I am lacking at the moment. The website shall remain and so shall the name of Bus Stop, which I may reserect for some project in the future.

There will be one last release on Bus Stop Records, also the 10th release, when the IK album is finally ready (hopefully sometime this year!)

I would like to thank everybody who has had any involvement with Bus Stop and look forward to going to gigs just as a fan.

All the best (but not goodbye)

Kev

 

22/12/05  So here it is, Merry Christmas  Well, it's that time one again to eat, drink and be merry! It's been one hell of a year and 2006 should be no different. Bruise have a new album out early next year, as well as IK who release their debut album. Obscura's star is continuing to rise and Overdrawn will relaunch themselves soon. Here at Bus Stop, we are still working on a couple of things that will decide our future, which is why we haven't been keeping you up to date recently. Rest assured, there will be news by the end of January.

In the meantime, have a great christmas, don't gobble too much turkey and turn the music up LOUD!

Kev, Bus Stop Tower.

P.S. If you have IRR 2005, open up the CD casing...

 

07/10/05  Hello, Hello  Sorry that it's been a while, we haven't forgotten you!! Things are still ticking over and there are a couple of interesting events in the pipeline that we are organising, now that we have had a well earned break. All will be revealed soon....

 

19/08/05  Bus Stop Records  is going on a break to have a little rest and think about the future. We'll be back in around a month to get ready for the release of the forthcomming IK debut album, Beyond Reality. We'll also be making an announcement about the future of Bus Stop. In the mean time, keep sending emails, comments, whatever. Where ever you are, keep enjoying what you do.

K - Bus Stop. ;-) and/or x x

 

08/08/05  Overdrawn  have been invited to headline their 3rd showcase at the Hertford Marquee on Thursday 25th August. Other bands confirmed for the evening are Sub Pop Sunday and Eracol. This will be their last gig of the year and tickets are priced £5 and are available from www.overdrawn.info. To wheat your appitite, we have a review and interview with the lads from their successful Water Rats gig last month over on the review page

 

21/07/05  Overdrawn  are back in London tomorrow night. Make sure that you check them out at the Waterats, Kings Cross. Doors open at 8pm. We'll be reporting on this gig right here next week.

 

07/07/05  Bus Stop Records  is deeply saddened and angered by todays terrorist attacks on London. These attacks put our love and work for music in perspective but we must unite and remain resilliant in the face of such adversity to continue to do what we love. Our thoughts are with those affected.

 

22/06/05  Big Brusing news-  We are delighted to announce a new arrival at the Bus Stop - Bruise. Bruise have been around for a while now and have received much acclaim from their first album, B. Get more information on them here. We look forward to helping them to even more success.

 

16/06/05 – Obscura, festivals and big news -  Obscura play their last gig at The Garage this Friday before their outdoor outing at Guilfest on Sunday 17 July. To see and hear how great they are, head down to the Garage on Friday at 8pm. Tickets for Guilfest are available from the band through their site at www.obscuramusic.co.uk. Bus Stop will also have some big news next week. No we're not telling yet, you'll have to wait...

 

04/06/05 – Networking with Bear Storm -  Bearstorm offer a wonderful networking opportunity once months to meet and question people from the music industry and listen to an artist showcase their work. For more information go to www.bearstorm.com. I went to the last event on Wednesday and would recommend this event to anybody with an interest in the music industry or wishing to progress a career in music.

 

29/05/05 - Festival Feeling... Obscura will be playing Guilfest on Sunday 17 July amongst a very interesting line up. Tickets are available at a discount direct from Obscra at www.obscuramusic.co.uk, check out www.guilfest.co.uk for the full line up. See you there! 

 

22/04/05 - It's been a while... Website breakdowns and broken knees have had their part to play for being out of action for a while. Sorry! In that time, Smiling Strange have split up and all gone their own ways, IK have FINALLY recorded a demo after two years. Overdrawn and Obscura also continue strongly. If you can make it, they are both on the same bill at Clockwork, Islington on Thursday 28 April from 8pm. It's gonna be a ding dang do!!

 

17/01/05 - Happy new year! Look here!! Hiya, all at Bus Stop hope you are settling in to new year all snug n cozy like. To kick off Overdrawn release new CD today, Come On In... You can get this by download from the wonderful www.karmadownload.com, where they are also Artist of the week!

 

18/11/04 - Overdrawn on mini tour Overdrawn will be headlining a three date tour organised by Transit and receiving coverage on Radio 1. Check out www.transit.uk.net for more info.

 

12/11/04 - Subways sign to Infectious We are pleased to announce that The Subways have signed a record deal with Infectious Records and look to release their debut album around summer 2005. This will mean that Bus Stop will no longer be dealing with the sale of any Cds or merch, but will certainly be continuing to support them to greater success in 2005 and beyond.

 

07/10/04 - Subways 1AM -SOLD OUT!!: The Subways first single, 1AM has SOLD OUT in just two days, so unless you have a copy, you may well have missed out!!

 

04/10/04 - Subways to release first single: The Subways today release the stonking 1AM on Transgressive Records this month. Copies of the 7 incher have already sold out but more are available through Rough Trade outlets. GO GET IT!

 

05/09/04 - New Forum/Message Board! Go and register on our sparkling new message board and get chatting to some other lovely like minded people on a whole host of subjects.

 

13/08/04 - New Reviews! Resident Bus Stop DJ and reviewer Lee has got some sparkling new reviews on gigs from Pete Doherty, The Subways & Overdrawn. Check them out here and let us know what you think on our message board.

 

11/07/04 - The Subways go fesi mad! On the back of their sparkling performance at Glasto, The Subways are booked to play both Leeds and Reading festival and the 1st ever Jersey Music festival. Check their website at www.thesubways.net for all the goss. 

 

14/06/04 - New Release Overdrawn Have just released their latest CD. The eponimous release contains a stonking 8 tracks. Snap up a copy at the Bus Stop Shop. 

 

06/06/04 - The Subways The Subways will be making their last appearance at The Buffalo Bar, Islington this Wednesday before playing Glastonbury's The Other Stage. Kick off is at 8, be sure to be there.

 

12/05/04 - OvErDrAwN & Smiling Strange Bus Stop Records are very pleased to welcome Overdrawn and Smiling Strange to the fold. Overdrawn have a fantastic, exciting raw sound, while Smiling Strange can be likened to Elle Fitzgerald and The Pixies (true!!). Check out Overdrawn's web site here and see the kooky fun world of Smiling Strange here.

 

10/05/04 - The Subways - After seeing off 2000 other bands to win a spot at Glanstonbury's New Bands tent, they are now heading for bigger things, after being promoted to the Other Stage. Their star is also looking to rise even further when they support The Datsuns and The Buzzcocks later this month. Click here NOW to go to their website for all of the up to date news and gig listings. Check them out before they're signed!

 

05/04/04 - Bus Stop Club Night Rhubarb & Custard was a success! Bus Stops very own DJ Lee played some of the best in classic British rock & Indie over the last 30 years, pleasing the masses of South London. Hopefully soon we can replicate this night with live seesions from Bus Stops artists. We will keep you posted...