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Sufjan Steven,The National and Arcade Fire's... →

Aron and Bryce Dressner from The National and Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed-Parry were guests on BBC 6 Music and delight us with their set. They premiered their own versions of Sufjan Stevens’ Christmas songs “Silent Night” and “Bacarola” which they had recorded many years previously. What an incredible Christmas gift! Peace & Love

Dec 22nd

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Beth Ditto EP preview  →

Hey, hey!! Here you have a preview of the new EP of Beth Ditto produced by Simian Mobile Disco. What an amazing mix!!

Dec 21st

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MUSIC MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!

Hey festival lovers! Fancy carrying a cool TGE bag? We’ve got a set of TGE bags from 2009 and 2008 complete with festival line up on to give away to one lucky TGE’er To win answer this question -Do you want the TGE bags? Please send us your answer to info@escapegreat.com with your answer and also your full name and address! It’s Christmas time!

Dec 17th

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Azari & III - Into The Night (Nicolas Jaar remix)  →

Here you have an amazing Nicolas Jaar remix of Azari & III, Into the Night. Enjoy it!

Dec 17th

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***Competition Time***

Would you like to have JAPANDROIDS - NO SINGLES in your vinyl collection? If so, answer this question? Name the members of the band Japandroids. Send your answers to info@escapegreat.com Competition closes midnight Sunday 19th Dec “No Singles compiles All Lies and Lullaby Death Jams EPs into one album. Meticulous packaging designed by the band includes a 32-page booklet detailing...

Dec 16th

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TGE Bands on the Top 100 of Spotify UK* →

Hi there! So it’s that time of year when everyone draws up lists of their favourite’s / most popular artists of 2010. Many bands that have played at The Great Escape over the years have made it into the top 100 list of most played artists on Spotify in 2010. We have made a list for you festive people of these bands which include The xx, Vampire Weekend, Tinie Tempah and many...

Dec 16th

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Twin Shadow - Forget  →

Hi there! Here’s the link to our spotify list of the Twin Shadow album, Forget. The New Yorker has just announced some dates in Europe from next year. Yay! We’ll be waiting for him! Enjoy it.

Dec 13th

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Crystal Castles - Not In Love (feat. Robert... →

Yo! I know it’s late but we’re still completely in love of this tune: Crystal Castles and The Cure’s Robert Smith. How not to be? Thanks again to RCRD LBL for the link* Have lovely wild weekend!!

Dec 10th

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Dec 7th

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Arcade Fire at O2

Last night I was here (look how close!) and was amazed at how the Canadians had the whole arena singing all their songs! Since they popped up on the scene I’ve experience some incredible feelings when listening to their music. Last night served as a reminder to just how powerful they really are. The played perfect mix of the songs from the new album as well as all the classics like...

Dec 3rd

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Dec 2nd

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Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Le Chev Remix)* →

Thanx to our friends of RCRD LBL for sending out this Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Le Chev) Remix. On that note I’m not going to sleep, I’m going to drink! I bid you goodnight! xx * click

Dec 1st

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