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• The Rumble Strips, 'Welcome to the Walk Alone' (Island)

  August 11, 2009 – This English foursome adopt a moodier blend of soul, rock, and chamber pop on their second record, largely due to outsourcing: Producer Mark Ronson's knack for Spector-ish grandiosity dominates album highlights like "London" (a dead ringer for his '60s throwbacks with Amy Winehouse), while sweeping string arrangements from Arcade Fire's Owen Pallett complement the band's spry tunes without overwhelming them. …
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  Rumble Strips Debut New Album Live

  July 16, 2009 – Wednesday night's Rumble Strips album launch party in London had all the trappings of a music industry wedding. There was something old -- the venue: an exquisite yet crumbling grand music hall known as Wilton's. There was something new -- the album: the band's second effort, produced by Mark Ronson and titled Welcome to the Walk Alone. …
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  Mark Ronson Producing Amy, Slash, Elton, and... Kevin Bacon?

  December 2, 2008 – Mark Ronson is set to be the next Kevin Bacon. And by that we mean, pretty soon the producer extraordinaire will be connected to everybody -- you know, through at most six steps. Currently, Ronson is working with Amy Winehouse on a track for a Quincy Jones tribute album, has been linked to Slash's forthcoming solo effort, and recently finished up producing the Rumble Strips' second album. …
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  New Rumble Strips MP3: "Time"

  August 7, 2008 – The bright-sounding brass that kicks off Brit-rock sensations the Rumble Strips' "Time" might be discomfortingly reminiscent of the ill-fated ska movement, but don't fret: the Mighty Mighty Bosstones these guys ain't. …
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  Available Today: July 22, 2008

  July 22, 2008 – Here's a rundown of what's available online and in record stores this week. Click each album title to read Spin's review: Paul Weller, 22 Dreams: Punk's cappuccino-sipping style councillor puts heads to bed. Broken Social Scene Presents: Brendan Canning, Something for All of Us...: Side project soars like original, but gets lost in the clouds. CSS, Donkey: Brazilian indie funk for your vintage steamer trunk. Dr. …
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