they are doing a 'look out for in 2004' thingy, and the front page is 'Franz Ferdinand'. I think Ima Robot will be in it, as they will definately explode this year. and if 'franz' can be huge surely ima willl be too. i think there are a few other bands that should be in it, including Lomax and British Sea Power. Any other tips for this year? small bands hitting the big time?

If being invited to the NME Brats show is any indication, you'd kinda expect some in-kind press from the mag.

Franz Ferdinand toured with someone huge last year, who was it Lo?

Franz Ferdinand toured with Hot Hot Heat last year but they're (HHH) not really that huge.. I've seen Franz Ferdinand quite a few times now and they're okay (not really worthy of huge status but then again how many off the huge bands are).. I'd like to see obviously The Servant hit the big time this year and has anyone heard of Hawksley Workman.. a Canadian artist who live is one of the best things i've ever seen.. Hawksley has a gig (possibly at the Knitting factory in both New York and L.A) in mid-March in the States.. Another band who for pure entertainment should be the biggest band in the world are "Fuck all else to do".. Ha ha.. I doubt it but there you go..

yeah, franz are ok i guess. i agree with the kind press theory, and the same thing has happened with the rapture and the von bondies, so hope it'll happen to ima robot. dyler, u like britsh sea power? eastern lane and razorlight will also be in there .i also think that, even though they are already big, 'doves' 'copper temple clause' and 'the music' will be huge this year