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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jenny Greenwell
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It was only six years ago that the Arctic Monkeys’ first single ‘I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor’ caused mass musical hysteria. Now, in 2011, the band have come back to where it all began. The two homecoming gigs in Sheffield’s Don Valley bowl were all about coming home winners, reflecting on their last 6 years of phenomenal success. Having last played Sheffield in 2009 to a packed arena, their hometown rolled out the welcome mat in the form of a 10,000 capacity festival tent and a loyal and ecstatic crowd.
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Music News
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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New York-based singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj has dampened the dreams of thousands of UK fans by admitting that she won’t be continuing her US stint with Britney Spears when the ’Toxic’ star heads to Britain for her Female Fatale tour.
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New Videos
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Other Lives this morning unveil the stunning video for 'For 12', the first single from their forthcoming second album 'Tamer Animals' and their first set of UK tour dates in late summer including a headline show at London's Lexington.
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Music Reviews
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jonny Rimmer
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The Blue Aeroplanes could easily be considered forgotten veterans of the British guitar pop scene, with no success of note since 'Swagger' was well-received around 21 years ago. In spite of that, 'Anti-Gravity' sounds surprisingly contemporary, partly due to the indie revival fronted by bands like The Hold Steady, who’ve made half-spoken, half-sung vocals rather fashionable again.
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Tour News
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Fresh from his headline show at Download Festival's Pepsi Max Stage, where he revealed the dates, Frank Turner has announced an upcoming tour.
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Music News
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Dave Ball
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After last week’s confirmation of a title and release date, Red Hot Chili Peppers have now unveiled the track-listing for their tenth studio album ‘I’m With You’.
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Critically accliamed folk rocker Fink releases his hotly anticipated new album 'Perfect Darkness' today, with an extensive UK and European Autumn confirmed for the Autmn.
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Chris Jefferies
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It may not be a massive surprise to hear that Toploader's comeback album sounds quite a lot like Coldplay. What might be a bit of a surprise is that it sounds quite a lot like Coldplay in 2005. 'Only Human', the first album by Joseph Washbourn and co. for almost nine years, sounds like an 'X&Y' throwback in many ways, with echoey lead guitar and lingering falsetto vocals cropping up throughout.
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Music Reviews
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jonny Rimmer
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The extent to which you appreciate the vibrant new Coldplay single can perhaps be gauged by objectivity. The band’s latest tunes, showcased at Rock AM Ring this week, have been received in ‘rapturous’ fashion according to one of their roadies. Meanwhile, you won’t have to search too hard on social networks to find the naysayers: “this one is ripping off so-and-so...”; “they want to be U2...” so on, so forth.
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Live Reviews
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Marcus Intalex is a DJ with over 21 years of experience behind him – and it showed when the Manchester-based producer graced the prestigious decks of Aperture, Cardiff’s only 100% drum and bass club night, on the 3rd.
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Music Reviews
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Chris Norman
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Gambling is a potent theme that developed through blues and folk music of the former half of the 20th century, a theme associated with the unwanted and ne’er do wells of society. And yet once confronted with The Overtones and their sugary continuation of this theme, these terms take on a whole new meaning.
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Tour News
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Following phenomenal ticket sales and rapturous reviews, BBC One's A Question Of Sport is to hit the road again for a second UK tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy A Question Of Sport Tickets
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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She & Him are the latest act to preview their offering from the Buddy Holly tribute album ‘Rave On’. The duo of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward have given a relatively faithful rendition of Holly’s 1957 track ‘Oh Boy’, paying homage to the man who influenced so much of the sound behind their original material.
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Boyzone have been advised to split up by Louis Walsh as the Irish ‘X Factor’ judge ends his long-term position as the band’s manager. The reunited boyband have recently been touring to promote their 2010 studio album ‘Brother’, but have been told by their departing manager that he believes it is time that they called it a day.
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Adele is set to take singing lessons in order to preserve her voice, according to reports. The singer, who was recently forced to cancel a series of shows in America due to a bout of Laryngitis, is said to be taking the lessons so that she will sing in way which is better for her vocal health.
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Never short of confidence, ‘X Factor’ contestant Cher Lloyd has described her recent collaboration with US rapper Busta Rhymes as an "anthem for my generation". The 17-year-old singer has collaborated with the rapper on a track for her debut studio album (tentatively titled ‘Ingenious’), which is scheduled for release later this summer.
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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After a fantastic response to the day ticket “Power Ballot” scheme launched by organisers last month, Sonisphere Festival successfully applied for increased capacity for the 2011 event at Knebworth, and has received approval to release more tickets.
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Tour News
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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The Saturdays announce their first ever arena tour. After a sellout tour earlier this year and with the highly anticipated release of their new album this autumn, Frankie, Mollie, Una, Vanessa and Rochelle have announced their biggest tour to date, a massive 11 date Arena tour.
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Matt Hamm
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Festival-goers descended upon South London’s sunny Clapham Common on Sunday to celebrate all that is good and bright in the world of Indie music (and Razorlight); armed in many a wellington boot and rain-mac.
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Monday, 13 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Bombay Bicycle Club head out on their biggest UK headline tour to date this Autumn, off the back of releasing their third album, ‘A Different Kind of Fix’ on August 29th. After last summer’s acoustic dates, this tour will see the band with guitars fully plugged back in.
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