The NME has confirmed it will publish three covermount CDs each showcasing the rosters of a different leading indie label. The labels set to feature are 1965 Records, Transgressive Records and the awfully buzzy Modular Records. Among the artists set to appear are The View, Ripchord and North London band The Draytones (from 1965), The Young Knives, The Subways and Mystery Jets (from Transgressive) and Wolfmother, The Avalanches and New Young Pony Club (Modular).
Commenting on the CDs, NME's Conor McNicholas told CMU: "This CD series showcases what's uniquely great about the British music scene - independent labels nurturing new talent and doing it with passion and originality. This series really is the best of the best new music from the UK scene right now."