The The have been busy in the studio composing various soundtracks including Rock Box Hammer, the provisionally entitled feature length documentary from Nichola Bruce (I Could Read The Sky http://www.artificia-leye.com/dvd/ART194dvd/cred.html amongst others) as well as ‘Tony’ the new film by Gerard Johnson and ‘Track’ the new feature length documentary from Johanna St Michaels. These scores will be available on The The’s forthcoming Cineola Volume 1 soundtrack album to be released through Lazarus.

We are pleased to announce the opening of the new Forum. Unfortunately, due to major problems with the previous forum software we were unable to import the old usernames/passwords. This means all members of this site will therefore have to re-register their usernames and passwords in order to use the Forum. If you have any trouble registering for our new Forum please contact our resident web mechanic gavin@thethe.com to report the problem immediately.

As part of our efforts to continually upgrade the facilities at this website we will shortly be running a trial of our MicroFidelity® download system. This enables higher quality downloads playable on all digital playback devices compatible with the MP3 format. For mutual peace of mind and convenience we will be accepting payment via PayPal.

Next issue we'll be offering a high quality digital download of the very limited edition GunSluts single that was previously only available during the last world tour.

We are also pleased to announce our link up as an Amazon Associates site. All commercially available recordings from The The can now be purchased via our Showroom simply by clicking on the respective ‘Buy Now’ button.

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Tesco now controls 30% of the grocery market in the UK. In 2005, the supermarket chain announced over £2 billion in profits. Growing evidence indicates that Tesco's success is partly based on trading practices that are having serious consequences for suppliers, farmers, overseas workers, local shops and the environment.

We are asking for:

• A legally binding code of practice to ensure that all suppliers, throughout the supply chain at home and overseas, are treated fairly.
• An independent watchdog to ensure the grocery market is operating in the interests of consumers, farmers and small retailers.
• A block on any new take-overs by Tesco or other major supermarkets.
• Support for local shops from local authorities and Government.
• Measures to hold supermarkets accountable for internationally recognised workers' rights throughout their supply chains.

Take action to end supermarket abuse:

Click here to lobby the British government and here send a message to Tesco. Please visit take action to read the responses from the DTI and Tesco, and our replies.