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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Somerset House concert tickets are available this Friday at 9am to see some of the biggest names in the music industry, as they prepare to step up on the Somerset House stage for another season of great outdoor summer concerts.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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The Courteeners have announced details of what promises to be a glorious show in the North West this summer. The band have confirmed a headline concert at Wigan’s Haigh Hall Live, on Thursday 30th June. The outdoor concert, with a capacity of over 7,000, will be the opening night in a planned 4 day event at the site. Against the spectacular backdrop of Wigan’s Haigh Hall Country Park, the band will be supported by Merseyside band The Coral, and promising Salford-based starlet Ren Harvieu, with further acts to be announced in the coming weeks.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Ed Simons from The Chemical Brothers expressed his frustration about Radiohead’s extended publicity campaign yesterday. The electronic star criticised the hype that has followed the release of Radiohead’s latest record ‘The King of Limbs’, saying the album “sounds like nonsense”.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Singer/songwriter k.d. lang, who combines inspiring vocals with invigorating energy and dynamism, has announced two shows at London's Royal Festival Hall this June.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Katy Perry and Calvin Harris have had a contemptuous exchange of words on Twitter after the Scottish musician backed out of his scheduled slot as support act on the current leg of Perry’s UK tour. The singer had been announced as main support act for Perry’s performances in the UK and Ireland, but backed out after a supposed change in stance from Perry’s management.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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A California-based company has been fined $950,000 for selling The Beatles’ songs online in a groundbreaking court case this week. The website BlueBeat was shut down in December 2010 by a federal court for selling tracks online for a heavily-marked down price.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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The Strokes’ guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. has spoken recently about the struggles he faced with drug rehabilitation as the band were recording their latest LP, ‘Angles’. The singer chose not to discuss the details of what specific drug abuse he was recovering from, but described the experience as “hardcore”.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Death Cab For Cutie have unveiled the first full track from their upcoming LP ‘Codes and Keys’. The song, entitled ‘You Are A Tourist’ was premiered yesterday on Seattle radio station 107.7 The End, where DJ Andrew Harms also took an extended interview with the band’s bassist Nick Harmer.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Swedish House Mafia have launched a new content-rich and interactive digital experience that brings to life a book and music album through a multi-media iPad App.
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Rise Records is extremely excited to announce the signing of Poughkeepsie, NY's That's Outrageous!
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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New Jersey indie rockers Yo La Tengo have announced details of a June UK tour, which will see the trio perform a rather unusual set. The show is described as “a show of two halves with no support act where anything goes… so long as the wheel has the final say.” The tour will include a performance at London’s Meltdown Festival. See below for all dates and venues.
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Former Radio 1 DJ Mary Anne Hobbs is to return to radio for a new weekly show on Xfm, which begins on 9th July. According to her website, Hobbs’s primetime Saturday evening show will feature “UK funky, minimal techno, deep house, hip hop, electronica, grime, neo-folk and art house rock... no holds barred.” After fourteen years with Radio 1, Hobbs parted ways with the BBC station in 2010 to concentrate on live DJing.
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Californian rap-newcomer Mann has arrived on UK shores with his first British single release.
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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After successfully bringing together Fightstar and Lethal Bizzle, and London Zoo resident Ricky The Rockhopper Penguin and Leed’s GU Medicine, Jaegermeister's 'Ice Cold' sessions return, and this time bring together British rockers Slaves to Gravity and Columbian Hip-Hop artist Lupa.
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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On June 20th, Mad Monkey Records - in conjunction with EMI – will release the new Duane Eddy album, Road Trip.
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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The Black Angels are currently looking forward to hosting the fourth installment of their annual music-and-arts festival, Austin Psych Fest right now, which runs from 29 April to 1 May 2011. Fast becoming the premiere destination for psych lovers, this year’s bash will see performances from Spectrum, Roky Erickson, Crystal Stilts, Crocodiles, The Fresh & Onlys, The Growlers, Cold Sun and tons more. “The original idea was just to throw a party and invite the bands that we liked,” they say. “With something like SXSW or ATP you never get to see all the bands you want to see, so we're being a bit selfish in a way and bringing them all to our place!”
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Bilbao BBK Live has announced that they have confirmed more big names for their July festival this year.
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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French power-pop trio Pony Pony Run Run are to play the first ever gig that streams directly through Spotify.
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Following the release of his critically acclaimed new solo album ‘Several Shades of Why’, Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis has unveiled the music video for lead single ‘Not Enough’.
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Monday, 28 March 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Following the launch of the UK’s new prestige rock festival, in 2010, High Voltage returns in 2011 with exclusive performances from headliners Judas Priest and Dream Theater, UK festival exclusives from Black Country Communion, Jethro Tull, Queensryche, Thunder, Neal Morse and Spock’s Beard and performances from Michael Schenker group, John Lee’s Barclay James Harvest, Skin, Rival Sons, Amplifier, Von Hertzen Brothers, Caravan, The Enid, Pallas, Saint Jude, Anathema, Curved Air, Mostly Autumn, Neurosis, Electric Wizard, Evile, Grand Magus, Raven’s Creed, Primitai, Attica Rage, Black Spiders, Gentlemens Pistols and Furyon. The further acts announced are:
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