SAMMYUSA 'Doorway Of A Dancehall' (NING 144) First release from Leeds fivepiece - this swanky looking 7 only release is a strictly limited affair.

THE FEATURES 'The Beginning' EP (NING 146CD) First release from Tennessee fourpiece.

Meanwhile on the national live front check the panda gig guide for full details but here are three even-more-special-than-normal panda gigs for your delectation:

SIX BY SEVEN @ CAMDEN PALACE FEET FIRST - Tuesday September 30th 2003. Special last minute club show from Nottingham's finest to celebrate the release of Six By Seven's first single since leaving Mantra. It's called 'Bochum (Light Up My Life)' it's great and it's released next week (September 29th). Tickets ?3.00 with Feet First flyer.

THISGIRL @ LONDON OXFORD STREET METRO - Thursday October 2nd 2003. Rocking Rotherham quartet celebrate recent Kerrang! awards nomination and Limp Bizkit support with London headline slot to launch next week's 'Demo's For The Family' EP. Support is from Drive Like You Stole It + Fixit Kid. Tickets available for ?5.00 from usual outlets.

Hot panda gig #3: KEANE @ LONDON ICA - Monday October 13th 2003. Dashingly melodic Sussex trio play biggest headline show so far in The Mall right near The Queen's gaff to celebrate the release of their second fierce panda single 'This Is The Last Time' out that very day. Support is from Grand Transmitter + Cablecar. Tickets available for ?8.00 from tickets@ica.org.uk or ICA box office on 020 7930 3647.