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Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Due to overwhelming public demand, THE CHARLATANS have announced two further ‘Some Friendly’ dates for May 2010.
Having sold out their London Roundhouse show in under two hours last month, the band have confirmed two more retrospective shows at Glasgow’s Barrowland on May 14th and Blackpool’s Empress Ballroom on May 15th.
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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In an interview shortly after the release of the hugely successful second Gorillaz album ‘Demon Days’, founder and chief musical contributor Damon Albarn proclaimed: “It’s quite a hip-hop thing to do, isn’t it? To retire and come back.”
He was, of course, suggesting that Gorillaz may return at some unknown point in the future, but also that the cartoon group were to disband for some time. Following the reception of ‘Demon Days’, both critically and commercially, there seemed little point for them to continue.
With Gorillaz, Albarn and co-founder Jamie Hewlett had previously stated that they wanted to create something that could work in the mainstream, but would give them the freedom to be experimental. It seemed that they had done what they had apparently set out to achieve.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
Written by Matt Hamm
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MGMT are back with a cheeky free single from their second album - "Congratulations".
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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The American ‘outlaw entertainer’ Willie Nelson is to play two UK dates in Manchester and London.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Beardy alternative-country-rock band Midlake will play two UK shows in June this year.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Seminal punk icons Sylvain Sylvain (New York Dolls) and Cheetah Chrome (Rocket From The Tombs/Dead Boys) have announced their new band "Batusis" will release a 4-track EP and embark on a nationwide UK Tour in May 2010.
Following their March 18th concert debut at the prestigious SXSW festival, Batusis, whose name is derived from when Adam West danced a version of the watusi on the popular Batman TV series, will release their self-titled debut EP on collectable 7” inch multi-colored vinyl and digital download on May 4th. The EP also features Enzo Penizzotto (bass) and Thommy Price (drums) of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
Written by Stereoboard.com
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Live Nation, the entertainment giant that recently merged with Ticketmaster, today announced the launch of its concert promotion division in Germany, the fourth largest music market in the world.
Established German promoter Johannes Wessels has been appointed Managing Director of Live Nation Germany, and will operate from his current Hamburg base. Live Nation’s first German shows will be three Lady Gaga dates in Berlin, Hamburg and Oberhausen which go on sale on 12th March.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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JLS, the most successful new group of 2009, end their incredible year by announcing their first UK Arena tour for December 2010. Due to phenomenal demand JLS have added six dates to their arena tour. With 4 shows in London already in their diary, JLS have added another to their winter tour. They will headline London’s O2 for the third time on Saturday January 15th January 2011. Plus they have added more shows in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham and Newcastle.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Q Magazine will launch its first New To Q tour this May. The seven-date UK tour comes on the back of Q’s New To Q Sessions showcase gigs for emerging talent at London’s Tabernacle in January and features a three-band bill.
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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American punk rockers Alkaline Trio have announced that they will be touring the UK during May and early June this year.
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Its Buble time! Yes indeed, Mr Mickey Bubbles is flying the flag once again with his new album blitzing the world, he has now announced some autumn UK shows for his current 2010 ‘Crazy Love Tour’.
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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New Zealand comedy duo, Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, otherwise known as Flight Of The Conchords have announced extra dates to their forthcoming British and Irish tour.
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
Written by Matt Hamm
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Patrik Okogwu, or Tinie Tempah on stage, releases this brilliantly grimy club tune, sure to rock your socks off. Think the US has exciting Hip Hop?! Then think again...Tinie's hear and he's hard to ignore!
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Singer and songwriter James Morrison is set to play a huge show at Escot Park, Exeter this summer on July 16th.
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Fanfarlo release a new single, "Harold T Wilkins" exclusively via Rough Trade shops as a limited edition deluxe 7" vinyl THIS WEEK featuring the b-side, "Comets".
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
Written by Nigel Sachdev
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Out of the hundreds upon hundreds of acts performing this year, 18 year old Polly Mackey and her band the Pleasure Principle have been personally invited to deliver the first official music performance of the SXSW 2010 Music Festival at the Delegate Welcome Dinner at The Four Seasons Hotel on Wednesday 17th March.
The Liverpool & North Wales based band is making their second appearance at SXSW after a blistering 9-performance debut at last year’s festival which earned them rave reviews on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
Written by TJ Ireland
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Last week two controversial government proposals have resurfaced in the news that could drastically change the way fans listen, find and watch their favourite music.
Firstly, video and music websites like You Tube and Vimeo could be forced to close in the UK if a controversial new version of the government’s Digital Economy Bill is made law by parliament.
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
Written by TJ Ireland
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Bob Dylan is rumoured to be in the final stages of agreeing a rare European performance at this year’s Hop Farm Festival in Kent.
According to an apparently well-informed source on expectingrain.com – one of the singer’s largest fan sites – Dylan will play on the opening night of the festival, which runs from the 3rd of July until the 5th.
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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British rap star Dizzee Rascal has confirmed that he plans to publish his autobiography later this year.
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Legends of British rock The Rolling Stones could be on the road again with a series of shows at more intimate venues.
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