T-H-E Spells Record Deal

Reported by erun

Like many bands with the article "The" in front of their name, The Datsuns are the latest hot rock property to emerge quids in from a bidding war. The New Zealand four-piece, who describe their sound as "big dumb rock", have just signed a deal with V2 Records for a reputed £200,000 for only one album, an unprecedented figure for an unknown group (Yes, even THE Vines, Strokes, Hives didn't get that good of a deal.) For more about big dumb rock, go read this story.

Jul 2 2002