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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by Heather McDaid
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Hailed as one of Britain’s best upand coming bands in the last couple of years, Slaves To Gravity have had a lot of support over their musical course. Having said that, I must admit that I entered the review process of their latest offering, ‘Underwaterouterspace’, with a high level of scepticism. Not being overwhelmingly grabbed by them over the years I had seen and heard them, I decided this was the chance to give them another try – and I found myself pleasantly surprised.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by Jonny Rimmer
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For those in the room down on their history, Minerva was the mythological goddess who Romans believed invented music. This might be enough of a basis to conjure images of an epic concept album that transcends the beauty of sound as we know it. But instead, 'The Minerva Suite' is the second album by the distinctly unambitious Mexicolas.
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Music Reviews
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by Jonny Rimmer
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Pure Reason Revolution (or PRR for the twitter generation) are one of the most innovative bands to have come out of the United Kingdom in recent years. In a rough climate where bands often have to conform to label pressures or perish, PRR can claim to have carved themselves a truly unique place in independent music.
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Tour News
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Following the success of her recently completed, sold out US solo tour, and the subsequent release of her acoustic mini-album the Scarlet Tulip EP, we are pleased to announce that KT Tunstall will embark on a solo tour of the UK this Autumn.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly frustrated after a potential deal with Atlantic Records is now on the blink of collapse. The actress is said to have gained the attention of several record labels after singing roles in ‘Country Strong’ and the hugely popular US series ‘Glee’, however it would appear that interest has now cooled.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Paramore have announced that they will be contributing a song to the soundtrack for the forthcoming film ‘Transformers: Dark Of The Moon’. The pop-punk band revealed on Paramore.net last night (May 23rd) that a new track entitled ‘Monster’ will be appearing as part of the film.
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Tour News
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Following the release of their latest album 'Pala' on May 16th, Friendly Fires have revealed a string of UK tour dates for November.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Welsh quintet Kids in Glass Houses will hit the road later this year for a headline tour in October, kicking off in Bristol on Saturday October 1st, and culminating in a Nottingham Rock City show on October 12th.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Following the release of her fourth album 'Goodbye Lullaby' on 7th March, Avril Lavigne has now confirmed she will take the album out on the road with two UK shows announced for London and Manchester.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Blink-182 have angered European fans today (May 24th) by announcing that they will be touring with My Chemical Romance in the US this summer. The pop-punk trio cancelled a lengthy European tour and several festival dates a few weeks ago, claiming that their new material was not ready to be brought out into the public spotlight.
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Competitions
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Stereoboard.com are giving away a pair of tickets to one of the most highly anticipated tours of all time.
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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JLS have revealed that they plan to give their new single a baptism of fire at this year’s Summertime Ball, with the boy-band choosing to sing ‘She Makes Me Wanna’ for the first time at the Wembley event.
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Sexy pop divas Britney Spears and Rihanna shared the stage last night in a raunchy surprise duet at the Billboard Music Awards.
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Liam Gallagher’s relatively new Beady Eye have enjoyed decent success with their debut album ‘Different Gear, Still Speeding’, which was released earlier this year – but Gallagher has revealed that they are already beginning work on a second LP.
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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The Rolling Stones are weighing up the idea of playing a 50-year anniversary gig in London next year, to mark fifty years since their first concert.
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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BBC Radio 1 has announced that they will be organising a massive free music festival in honour of the 2012 Olympics.
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Tour News
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Seattle-based folk duo Thousands have been confirmed as support for tUnE-yArDs’ UK tour next month, including their sold-out date at London’s Scala venue on 8th June. See below for dates and tickets. Thousands were last over in the UK for some headlining shows in April, following the release of their debut album ‘The Sound of Everything’.
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Eccentric pop queen Lady Gaga has declared that she will be embarking on another tour this year, ahead of the launch of her third album ‘Born This Way’.
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Ben Howard is pleased to announce details of a brand new London show this summer. The young West Country artist will headline The Tabernacle on the 6th July.
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Monday, 23 May 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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'Mickey Mouse and the Goodbye Man', the new single from Grinderman, will be released on 13 June 2011.
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