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Tom Clarke of The Enemy thinks Johnny Borrell of Razorlight is an idiot. Clarke explained in a recent XFM interview, "Having his own tour bus or chauffeured car that drives behind? And at Reading [Festival] apparently he had his own dressing room, his own tent that was his. I'm mean what's that about? "And I just think it's a shame that someone who came from nothing who has clearly got talent can develop an ego and make people dislike him." After this statement was broadcast, Liam Gallagher's jaw reportedly hit the floor, as he did not start the proverbial “Lad Culture? war of words.

On the injury list this week is Ex-Moloko singer Róisín Murphy. Murphy was rushed to a Russian hospital this past Saturday after smashing her face on a chair during a live show. She reportedly severely damaged her right eye-socket. Luckily her sight was saved after a hurried flight to the UK for surgery. No friends, you still don't want that delicate health care work done on Russian soil.

Oasis has reportedly entered Abbey Road Studios to begin basic tracks for their seventh studio album. I know what you're thinking, "Oasis is still a band?" Yes, they are; and they can still manage to expel a proper tune here and there. Liam on his current battle with writer's block, “I've literally got nothing left to write about: I've wrote about being a youth, and I've wrote about being a rock star, and I've wrote about living life in the big city. I'm re-visiting some of my more psychedelic trips of a younger man, because I remember them all you see... putting them to music."

British crooner Richard Hawley will be performing nine dates throughout December in the U.S. The one-time guitarist for Pulp (and former Mercury Prize nominated musician) will be playing favorites along with bits from his latest long player Lady's Bridge. Hawley will be at The Abbey Pub on December 6.

Hawley also garners our single of the week. Here's his latest, "Tonight The Streets Are Ours." If this song doesn't melt your heart, then you are truly made of stone.

VIDEO – Richard Hawley – Tonight The Streets Are Ours

Posted by Joe Roth on Oct 31, 2007 @ 12:00 am