25.11.2002: Space Kelly Christmas single on Syft! While Europe is still waiting for the album release to come Space Kelly´s Japanese label is about to put out a new single. Due to an obvious reason (yes, they do celebrate Christmas in Japan as well, even though I´m not sure wheather they know why...) Syft Records will put out the Space Kelly Christmas single “Schnee” (that means “Snow”) just before Christmas Eve. This composition by Randy Newman (it was also once done by Harper´s Bizarre in the 60s and Claudine Longet in the 70s) is coated in some heartful German Space Kelly lyrics. The 7” single (on white vinyl!) includes a special piano version of Space Kelly´s smash hit “Schluss, Aus und Vorbei!” while the CD single features an unreleased bonus track. For those who don´t live in Japan - we will try to make this release also available here on our website fanshop (in January). So please look out!

25.11.2002: Japanese Space Kelly fansite on the internet! Recently we stumbled over some nicely made Japanese fansites. If you feel like taking a look yourself – here are two cute examples (don´t be confused if the letters appear as hieroglyphics – it´s all in Japanese!): www.geocities.co.jp/Athlete-Athene/2888/SPACE_KELLY_FAN_SITE.html or www.h4.dion.ne.jp/~wake-up/s_kelly/

25.11.2002: Zitty likes Space Kelly! Berlin City Magazine ZITTY voted Space Kelly among the 100 most important acts of the city. Nothing to be particularily proud of, but funny anyway – considering which bands have not been listed at all. ☺

12.07.2002: Space Kelly – Japan album hit the 6.000 mark! Despite a growing number of CD piracy and illegal home-copying even in Japan the new Space Kelly album “S.K.F.C.” already sold 6.000 copies. For an independent release this is a remarkable figure. Thank you Japan!

12.07.2002: Space Kelly on NHK! First Japanese television NHK will broadcast a special on Space Kelly on their popular weekly German language and culture show “Doitsu Go Kaiwa”. The show will run on August 25th (Sun.) from 6:40 - 7:10 a.m. and August 31st (Sat.) from 0:40 - 1:10 a.m.(Friday midnight / re-run). In case you can receive it please have a look.

11.07.2002: Space Kelly 5 Japan Tour a big success! Almost 3.000 spectators at 5 shows! While there was still a little space left at their first night in Nagoya, Apollo Theatre, the rest of the shows in Osaka (twice), Kyoto and Toyko were almost sold out. The incredible euphoria and enthusiasm the band was welcomed with in the land of the rising sun stunned Space Kelly and his boys big time. Even Space Kelly´s Japanese label Syft Records, the booking agent as well as some local organisers were thrilled with the success of the shows. Cubismo Grafico did an excellent job as opening band and delivered a great and happy atmosphere not only on stage. Space Kelly also played a few solo shows in more country-side areas (Hamamatsu, Matsue and Fukuoka) only decorated with a guitar. All his worries were swept away after a cheering and screaming crowd carried him from song to song.

10.07.2002: Space Kelly tour split single! Syft records pressed a special and exclusive tour split single with a new track from Cubismo Grafico´s forthcoming album and Space Kelly 5 with a live cover version of the Beach Boys classic “Do You Wanna Dance” which was part of the SK5 live set in Japan. Unfortunately the strictly limited double a-side record (with very cute sleeve) was only released in Japan but maybe you get lucky and find an imported copy in your local record store (if you don´t happen to live in Japan)...

23.05.2002: New Space Kelly album in Europe! The exact release date is not announced yet but it´s sure that the new Space Kelly album will be out in Europe after the summer. A pre-released single is also in the pipeline.

04.05.2002: DJ Space Kelly a.k.a. DJ Kentastic on DJ tour in Japan! Right after the Space Kelly 5 live tour DJ Kentastic will be spinning some of his favourite records together with DJ Naka (a.k.a. Losfeld) and DJ Chabe (a.k.a. Cubismo Grafico) in selected Japanese cities. In Hamamatsu and Matsue Space Kelly is planning to perform 2 short solo acoustic live sets. Try to meet us on/at: June 8th – Tokyo / Web, June 14th – Hamamatsu / 2 (Second) (plus Space Kelly solo acoustic set!), June 15th – Matsue / Hydro Reaction (plus Space Kelly solo acoustic set!), June 21st -Okayama (tbc), June 22nd – Hiroshima / Slim Chance Studio, June 28th - Hakata / Keith Flack, June 29th - Oita (tbc)

03.05.2002: Japanese top acts to support Space Kelly 5 on tour in Japan!!! It is now revealed that Space Kelly and his boys will be supported by some of the best Japanese pop acts! Next to CUBISMO GRAFICO there will be HIDEKI KAJI and major act BRAHMAN (both in Osaka only) appearing at selected dates. In Tokyo newcomer NORTHERN BRIGHT will be opening at Club Quattro. For ticket information please have a look at the Space Kelly website (Club/Live) or http://www.syftrecords.com/spacekellytour.html. Tour dates: May 29th – Nagoya / Apollo Theatre, May 30th – Kyoto / Club Metro, June 1st – Osaka / Club Karma, June 2nd – Osaka / Mother Hall (Syft Records Festival), June 5th – Tokyo / Club Quattro. It would be great to see you there!

15.04.2002: Record-Release-Party & Warm-Up-Gig in Berlin! Before going to Japan the Space Kelly 5 will be doing a little but house rockin´warm-up gig in the Bastard Club (Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg). On May 10th you will be able to see them perform new material as well as some of their old top hits! You can also experience why these boys are still considered to be one of the best live pop bands in the country. To ensure the right south-east Asian atmosphere Space Kelly invited Japanese Djane Hito (Banzai Kids) and the brave Samurai-Warriors of Britpop Tim & Spencer (Karrera Klub) to spin some tasty records. Special guest: DJ Mellow (Lounge Records/Hamburg). Be there or be square!

14.04.2002: SPACE KELLY on tour in Japan!!! Space Kelly and his boys are totally excited about their forthcoming Japanese tour. They don´t really know what to expect but are very much looking forward to the dates: May 29th – Nagoya / Apollo Theatre, May 30th – Kyoto / Club Metro, June 1st – Osaka / Club Karma, June 2nd – Osaka / Mother Hall (Syft Records Festival), June 5th – Tokyo / Club Quattro. (For further details please check the Club/Live page.) It would be great to see you there!

14.04.2002: New SPACE KELLY out now (in Japan only)! The new album is finished and contains 9 brandnew songs plus a cover version of Markus´ (famous German New German Wave artist of the 80ies) „Kleine Taschenlampe brenn´“. The album was partly recorded in Glasgow/Scottland together with members of Teenage Fanclub and The Pearlfishers. Producer David Scott (The Pearlfishers) also appeared as composer and contributed the music to 2 of the album tracks. The record titled “S.K.F.C.” was released in Japan on April 14th on Syft Records. A European release is planned for late summer/autumn 2002.

10.04.2002: SPACE KELLY Fever in Japan! When Space Kelly was over in Japan to do promotion and 2 HMV instore gigs in March it was pretty clear: Japan is infected with the Space Kelly fever! The first single “Schluss, Aus und Vorbei!” went straight to Number one in the Japanese HMV-Charts (leaving The Strokes and George Harrison behind)! That´s not only weird but rather remarkable and absolutely unique for a German-singing independent artist. Japanese major TV broadcaster NHK is currently preparing a Space Kelly special and many Japanese radio stations have put “Schluss, Aus und Vorbei!” on their playlists next to established major acts.

02.04.2002: SPACE KELLY World Cup single out now on Escalator Records! Earlier this year Escalator Records, Tokyo asked befriended and soccer-crazy pop musicians to contribute a song to their World Cup singles series. Nothing you have to ask HSV-member Space Kelly twice! The result is the funny as well as groovy „World Cup Fieber!“ and shows Space Kelly from a more disco-orientated side. Unfortunately this limited 7” single as well as the follow-up CD compilation (with all contributions) is only available in Japan. A few copies might be available on the Space Kelly website. Please have a look at this site every now and then.

19.02.2002: Promotion tour in Japan! In early March Space Kelly will be promoting his new album in Japan. For two weeks he will be doing two acoustic sets at HMV stores (in Tokyo and Yokohama) as well various interviews and photo sessions. Furthermore he will be spinning his newest records at a funky DJ party with the Escalator boys on March 8th! Party on!

01.02.2002: New single on Syft Records! Space Kelly´s first single release of the year is confirmed now. "Schluss, Aus und Vorbei!" will be released on 7" and CD-single in early March on Syft Records. The b-side features a demo-version of "Bleib zu Hause". This will be a Japan only release but a limited number of copies can be ordered via the Space Kelly website/mail order soon.

18.01.2002: New recordings in Glasgow! After finishing the Berlin-sessions with Pattino, Space Kelly flew over to Glasgow for further recordings. Together with David Scott (The Pearfishers) as well as with Francis Macdonald and Norman Blake from Teenage Fanclub he recorded 3 wonderful new songs. Space Kelly´s management and his band are enthusiastic.

26.10.2001: Space Kelly in the studio / German tour postponed! Space Kelly and his boys are currently in the studio recording 5 new tracks with star producer Pattino. Space Kelly´s Japanese label Syft Records wants to put out a new Space Kelly album early next year. Because of the studio sessions and other time problems we are sorry to announce that the planned Space Kelly tour will be postponed until further notice. We hope you can understand.

14.08.2001: Space Kelly & Pat C. go "Gol Gol Gol" When Pat C., a Brazilian singer based in Berlin asked Space Kelly to write and record a song with her for her new album he didn´t hesitate. "Gol Gol Gol" is a nice and smooth bossa nova track which will first be released in Japan only. Her new album will also feature collaborations with Fantastic Plastic Machine, Dauerfisch or Le Hammond Inferno to name a few. We are hoping for a European wide release soon...

28.06.2001: SPACE KELLY a.k.a. DJ KENTASTIC Together with cult DJ Sventastic Kentastic has gained a remarkable reputation in Berlin´s club scene with his Space Kelly Club nights. Unfortunately Sventastic decided to leave his DJ activities behind to concentrate on his own music. But Kentastic will go on. Together with Malente, Viva Hiro or Olli Goolightely he will DJ in various clubs in and around Berlin. (for details check out CLUB/LIVE)

28.06.2001: SPACE KELLY 5 on tour! On June the 30th in Hamburg, in August the 16th in Cologne, on August the 18th in Berlin: Space Kelly 5 are warming up for their upcoming Germany tour. With a new booking agency (Karsten Jahnke)they are looking forward to further dates in September and October. Look out! (for further details check out CLUB/LIVE)

28.06.2001: SPACE KELLY releases official EHC song! Now it´s confirmed. Space Kelly will supply the official stadium anthem for EHC Eisbären Berlin (German 1st Division ice hockey team)for the 2001/2002 season. It will come as a 4-track-CD and a limited 7" vinyl version with an exclusive b-side. The record release party will take place on the 18th of August at the Maria in Berlin. The 7"-single can be ordered through EFA distribution.

30.04.2001: Japan! Japan! Japan! That´s how it is sometimes. Being ignored by your own people but celebrated by music lovers abroad. Many years he tried to find a suitable label in Germany before a friendly Japanese from Osaka offered to put out a Space Kelly album in Asia. Having been released in September 2000, the album already sold almost 5.000 copies. This sure is something you can be proud of! We are all waiting for the first Japan gigs...

29.04.2001: Space Kelly featured in a CD supplement of the Musik Express/Sounds! In this May issue of popular German music magazine Musik Express/Sounds (130.000 copies) Space Kelly will be featured on a CD supplement. Even though „Die Schoensten Maedchen Gibt Es In Amsterdam“ has been released as a single last year it still might be a rather unknown jewel to many people...

28.04.2001: New Germany release on Apricot! Apricot Records, German home of Spearmint and Cinnamon will finally be releasing the long-awaited album „Erster Alles!“ („Shot Gun!“) on CD and LP. The album should be available in all good record stores around the world (via EFA distribution). Of course you can also order through our internet mail order service.

27.04.2001: Space Kelly 5 / New live band member! Just in time for the upcoming shows to promote his forthcoming album release Space Kelly introduces a new live band member. Erk Wiemer already gained local popularity with his pop band Treat and will be playing Wurlitzer next to the infamous old top geezers Rene Bosem (guitar, vocals), Christopher Robinson (bass, vocals) and world class goal keeper Sven Küster (drums).

26.04.2001: Record Release Party! Space Kelly 5 – Record Release Party On May 26th Space Kelly 5 – (because now they will be 5 people on stage) will celebrate his new German release (for further details check Club/Live)

25.04.2001: Space Kelly and the EHC Berlin Eisbären! There have been rumours for quite a while but by now it seems for certain: Space Kelly will sing the new stadion hymn for German First Division Ice-hockey team EHC Berliner Eisbären! Classic pop songwriting meets typical sports anthem. Further news to follow.

24.04.2001: What´s next? Space Kelly is currently in the studio recording new songs together with Thomas Mavers from Stereo de Luxe (Bungalow). What, with whom he is recording and in which musical direction he is heading is top secret. But further releases are not being scheduled before the end of this summer. We are excited...