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Monday, 09 May 2011 |
Written by Victoria O'Hagan
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There was much anticipation surrounding the upcoming Libertines film ‘There Are No Innocent Bystanders’ which premiered at the opening gala of the East End film festival. For members of a certain generation, The Libertines were the dirty-faced champions of national pride, and so the fact that this film premiered in the week of the royal wedding, as London stood draped beneath a thousand Union Jacks, seemed sweetly ironic.
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Monday, 09 May 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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The live tour and album concept conceived by television star and music producer David Gest, Sir Cliff Richard will duet with more than ten soul legends on a brand new album (and tour featuring selected artists from the record) for EMI Music which will be produced by renowned Motown songwriters: Lamont Dozier (the songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland) whose hits include ‘Baby I Need Your Loving’; ‘Baby Love’; ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’; ‘Stop! In The Name Of Love’; ‘Reflections’, ‘This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)’; ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’; ‘Forever Came Today’; ‘I Hear A Symphony’; ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)’ and ‘It’s The Same Old Song’) and the classic songwriting team of Nicholas Ashford and Valerie Simpson (‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’; ‘Let’s Go Get Stoned’; ‘California Soul’; Reach Out And Touch (Somebody’s Hand); ‘The Boss’; ‘Remember Me’; ‘Surrender’; ‘Your Precious Love’; ‘Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing’; ‘You’re All I Need To Get By’ and ’I’m Every Woman’). ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ star Gest, who was responsible for the highest-rated television musical in the United States and seven other countries ‘Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration’, which was Michael Jackson’s last concert as well as his last reunion with the Jackson 5, will executive produce the project.
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Monday, 09 May 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Following the sell-out success of his first ever European shows in 2009, Country Music Superstar, Billboard Magazine’s Country Songwriter & Artist of the Decade and Multi American Country Music award winning Toby Keith has today announced that he will be returning to the Europe this October/November to play 12 shows across the UK, Holland, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
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Sunday, 08 May 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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US alternative rockers AWOLNATION are to release their debut album ‘Megalithic Symphony’ on 4th July. The album will be preceded by a single ‘Sail’ on 13th June, which can be heard below by watching the new video. AWOLNATION will also be making their UK live debut at London’s Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen ahead of the release. See below for details and tickets.
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Sunday, 08 May 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Southend-based indie rock quartet Baddies have announced details of their latest single ‘Tiger Face’, which is due for release on 6th June. The track can be heard below by watching the brand new video. Baddies are currently working on their second album, the follow-up to their 2009 debut ‘Do The Job’. However, due to difficulties funding the project, the band are turning to their fans for help. Read on to find out more.
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Sunday, 08 May 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Voluntary Butler Scheme, the one-man project from Dudley-based musician Rob Jones, has revealed details of his new album ‘The Grandad Galaxy’, which is due for release on 18th July. The album is Jones’s second to date, following his 2009 debut ‘At Breakfast, Dinner, Tea’. The Voluntary Butler Scheme will also be touring the UK this month as support for The Victorian English Gentlemen’s Club and former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason. See below for dates.
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Saturday, 07 May 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Californian pop-punkers Set Your Goals have confirmed details of their new album, which is due for release on 27th June. ‘Burning At Both Ends’ is the band’s third album and follows 2009’s ‘This Will Be The Death Of Us’. Set Your Goals will be touring the UK in May and June, which will include performances at the Slam Dunk festivals in London and Leeds and the Slam Dunk Tour with Less Than Jake, Anti-Flag and Goldfinger. See below for all dates.
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Saturday, 07 May 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Following their recent addition to the Reading & Leeds line-up earlier this week, Milton Keynes punk rockers Capdown have revealed further live dates for the coming months. The band, who officially split in 2008, originally reformed last year for one-off performances at the Slam Dunk festival. However, they have now revealed headlining dates in July, August and November in addition to appearances at Rebellion and Hevy festivals. See below for all dates.
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Saturday, 07 May 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and The Descendents are among the acts confirmed for this year’s Lock Up Stage at the Reading and Leeds festivals in August. Following the recently-announced line-up for the events’ Dance Stage, which will hit Reading on Friday 26th before moving on to Leeds on Saturday 27th, bands for the Lock Up Stage on the remaining two days have now been revealed.
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Friday, 06 May 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Musical comic Tim Minchin has been confirmed for the comedy stage at the first-ever Apple Cart festival in Victoria Park, London. Acts previously announced for the event on 7th August include Badly Drawn Boy, St Etienne, Soul II Soul and The Magic Numbers. Among the list of other comedians announced for the Apple Cart are stand-ups Marcus Brigstocke and Jon Richardson.
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Friday, 06 May 2011 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Following the success of his sell-out ‘Revenge of the Ninja’ Tour earlier this year, Jaguar Skills has announced that he will return to the road in October with a brand new tour. The Radio 1 mixologist brings his lightning-quick mixing and mash-up skills to venues all across the UK.
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Friday, 06 May 2011 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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George Michael has finally put an end to rumours that he is about to go on tour - by confirming it!
The pop legend broke the news, that he will be touring across the UK later this year, on his official twitter account this morning.
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Competitions
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Friday, 06 May 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Stereoboard are offering one lucky person the chance to win two tickets for The Great Folk Jukebox, an event taking place at The Royal Festival Hall (South Bank Centre) tomorrow evening (May 7th).
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Friday, 06 May 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Cheryl Cole has been confirmed as a judge on the debut American series of singing competition ‘The X Factor’. The geordie singer has faced months of speculation as to whether she is suitable and recognisable enough to fill the panel position, but in an official statement last night the show have announced that she is their definite choice.
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Friday, 06 May 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has announced that despite his various successful side-projects, he cannot envision the band ever ending. Since the band was formed in 1995, Grohl has performed as a part of various acts including Them Crooked Vultures, Queens Of The Stone Age and Tenacious D. However, the singer has revealed this week that being a member of the side-projects only makes him want to be more involved when returning to perform with Foo Fighters.
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Friday, 06 May 2011 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Taking Back Sunday have rescheduled their upcoming UK tour for August, due to scheduling conflicts, the band have announced this morning.
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Features
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Thursday, 05 May 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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After two years out of the limelight, guitarist Saul Hudson – known to most as Slash – returned with a bang in 2010 with his own long-awaited solo career. Many would argue that, this time around, the legendary axeman was bigger and better than ever. While former bandmate Mr Rose continued with his lifelong tradition of turning up late and generally frustrating fans wherever he showed his face, Slash’s year proved far less disappointing.
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Thursday, 05 May 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Triple BBC Folk Award winners Lau have announced the release date of their second in a trio of EPs – this time working with electronic artist/producer Adem from Domino Records. ‘Ghosts’ will hit stores on May 23rd.
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Thursday, 05 May 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Indie rockers Crystal Antlers release their new LP Two-Way Mirror out 11th July via Recreation Ltd.
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Thursday, 05 May 2011 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.) have been nominated for a Kerrang! Award for Best International Newcomer following the recent release of their self-titled debut album. The band will be competing for the title, which will be announced at the awards ceremony in London on June 9th, with Black Veil Brides, Hyro Da Hero, The Pretty Reckless and We Are The In Crowd.
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