Music News: Monday 12th March 2012

Headlines

Liam Gallagher Named Greatest Frontman

According to a poll by XFM Liam Gallagher is the greatest frontman of all time. Freddie Mercury came in 2^nd place.

NME Celebrates 60 Years

Infamous music magazine NME has reached its 60^th anniversary. For six decades the New Musical Express has kept us up to date with all current music sensations as well as introducing us to the best in new music. Happy Anniversary NME.

Juan Zelada – Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back!

Juan Zelada released his debut album High Ceilings and Collarbones earlier this year. The singer has promised audiences a good time on his aptly named ‘Good Times’ tour that he is even offering money back to those who do not have a good time. Check out his Facebook page for more information – http://www.facebook.com/zeladaband/app_192764147499862.

New Bob Dylan Album

Details of a new Bob Dylan album have been released. It will be the 35^th studio album from the folk favourite. The album has been recorded at Jackson Browne’s Los Angeles studio.

Girls Aloud To Reunite

Girls Aloud have plans to reunite and tour in 2013. The band was created on TV talent show Popstars: The Rivals and will reform for their tenth anniversary.

Ronnie Montrose: – 29^th November 1947 – 3^rd March 2012

Guitarist Ronnie Montrose died 3^rd of March. It is believed that his long battle with prostate cancer is the cause of death. Over the years of his career he worked with many artists including Van Morrison and Sammy Hagar. He was 64.

Jimmy Ellis: 1938 – 2012

Jimmy Ellis, lead singer of The Trammps has passed away. His daughter has revealed the cause of death was comlications due to Alzeimher’s Disease. He was 74.

Honour for Etta James

Etta James is to be inducted into the Apollo Theatre’s Hall of Fame. The soul singer died earlier this year aged 73. Lionel Richie will also be honoured at the event.

Alex James Reunion Promise

Alex James, Blurs bassist has confirmed that the band has big plans for their reunion tour but has lain to rest rumours of a new album. James has said that a new track will be revealed on tour.

Michael Jackson Back Catalogue Stolen

Deceased singer Michael Jackson has reportedly had his back catalogue of music stolen. Among the stolen music was the unreleased recordings that Jackson performed with Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and Will.i.am. Two men have been charged with the theft proving that they are not Smooth Criminals.

Lady Gaga Tops Twitter

Lady Gaga hit a Twitter milestone this week as she reached two million followers. The American singer has the most followers on the social networking site.

Florence for MTV Unplugged Album

Florence + the Machine are set to release a live album as part of the MTV Unplugged franchise. The performance was recorded in New York last year and is set for release later this year. The set includes a cover version of Otis Redding’s Try A Little Tenderness.

Cole and Del Rey Collaborate

Cheryl Cole has reportedly teamed up with Lana Del Rey to write a track for the Girls Aloud singer’s third album. Lana Del Rey is set to produce the recording.

Jarvis Cocker On The Radio

Jarvis Cocker has been given a half an hour program on Radio 4. It has been described by Jarvis Cocker as “nocturnal exploration of the human condition”.

Artists Cover Classic

Beck, James Murphy and Devendra Banhart have recorded I Only Have Eyes For You for a new art installation in America. The song will accompany the work of Doug Aitkin in a museum in Washington, DC.

Katy Perry in 3D

Katy Perry is set to release a 3D concert movie. The concert movie will be featuring her California Dreams tour. The movie will be called Katy Perry: Part of Me.

The Raconteurs to Release DVD

The Raconteurs are set to release a DVD of their performance at the 2008 Jazz Festival. The DVD will be called Live at Montreux.

Free Food and Drink at Reading and Leeds

Melvin Benn, the organiser of Reading and Leeds Festival has promised a free beer and burger for weekend ticket holders for this year’s event. This year’s line-up will be revealed later this evening (March 12^th).

Live Announcements

Boat To Row

Boat To Row have released details of their extensive list of live dates.

5^th March – Communion, Oxford

9^th March – Nambucca, London

10^th March – The Haunt, Brighton

16^th March – Taylor Johns, Coventry

24^th March – The Jericho, Oxford

25^th March – The Fleece, Bristol

26^th March – Slaughtered Lamb, London

27^th March – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

28^th March – Bodega Inn, Nottingham

31^st March – King Tut’s, Glasgow

4^th April – Driftwood Sessions, London

7^th May – Magpies Nest Fest, London

26^th May – Mayhem In The Meadow, Poole

31^st May – Empire, Leeds

2^nd June – Lunar Festival, Birmingham

15^th June – Big Session Festival, Derbyshire

13^th July – Larmer Tree Festival, Salisbury

14^th July – 2000 Trees Festival, Gloucestershire

5^th August – Y Not Festival, Derbyshire

11^th August – Farmer Phil’s Festival, Shropshire

Boots Electric

Catch Boots Electric on his current tour.

12^th March – Cockpit, Leeds

13^th March – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

14^th March – Garage, London Highbury

15^th March – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

16^th March – Thekla, Bristol

Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak will be playing five UK dates in October. Get your ticket from www.livenation.co.uk.

4^th October – Bridgewater, Manchester

5^th October – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

6^th October – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

8^th October – Colston Hall, Bristol

9^th October – HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London

Christine Soraia

Tickets for Christine Soraia’s tour can be purchased from www.gigsandtours.com.

10^th April – Memorial Hall, Sheffield

11^th April – Pleasance, Edinburgh

12^th April – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

13^th April – Oran Mor, Glasgow

14^th April – RNCM, Manchester

15^th April – Glee Club, Birmingham

17^th April – Komedia, Bath

18^th April – 250, Exeter

19^th April – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

20^th April – o2 Academy, Oxford

22^nd April – Open, Norwich

23^rd April – Junction, Cambridge

24^th April – Old Market Hove, Brighton

25^th April – Union Chapel, London

27^th April – Stanley Theatre, Liverpool

29^th April – Sugar Club, Dublin

1^st May – Stiff Kitten, Belfast

Daley

Daley will be heading out on tour playing four UK dates.

13^th April – Deaf Institute, Manchester

15^th April – Academy 3, Birmingham

16^th April – Bowery, London

18^th April – The Croft, Bristol

The Heartbreaks

The Heartbreaks will be touring in May. Details of their live dates can be found below. Tickets can be purchased via www.gigsandtours.com.

5^th May – The Wardrobe, Leeds (Live at Leeds)

6^th May – Ruby Lounge, Manchester

8^th May – The Joiners, Southampton

9^th May – Hoxton Bar and Grill, London

11^th May – The Rainbow, Birmingham

12^th May – Stealth, Nottingham

13^th May – The Victoria Inn, Derby

14^th May – Head Of Steam, Newcastle

15^th May – Mad Ferret, Preston

18^th May – The Bowery, Sheffield

Jaguar Skills

Make sure you get your ticket for the Jaguar Skills and his Amazing Friends tour. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

16^th March – Chibuku, Liverpool

17^th March – Scala, London

23^rd March – Waterfront, Norwich

24^th March – HMV Institute, Birmingham

30^th March – Oxford Academy, Oxford

7^th April – Road Mender, Northampton

Jake Bugg

New single from Jake Bugg Trouble Town is due for release March 26^th. Catch him on his tour.

14^th March – Hootanannys, Inverness

15^th March – Newmarket, Thurso

16^th March – Ceiidh, Ullapool

21^st March – Yardbird, Birmingham

24^th March – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

25^th March – Head Of Steam, Newcastle

27^th March – Old Queens Head, London

29^th March – The Castle, Manchester

30^th March – Fibbers, York

James Bourne

Ex Busted and Son Of Dork artist James Bourne will be heading out on tour. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

12^th March – o2 Academy, Newcastle (0844 477 2000)

13^th March – Academy 3, Manchester (0161 832 1111)

16^th March – o2 Academy 2, Birmingham (0844 477 2000)

17^th March – o2 Islington Academy 2, London (0844 477 2000)

Jay Z and Kanye West

Jay Z and Kanye West have added further UK dates to their Watch The Thrones tour. Tickets are available via www.livenation.co.uk.

18^th May – o2 Arena, London

19^th May – o2 Arena, London

20^th May – o2 Arena, London

21^st May – o2 Arena, London

22^nd May – o2 Arena, London

8^th June – o2 Arena, Dublin

11^th June – Manchester Arena, Manchester

12^th June – Manchester Arena, Manchester

13^th June – LG Arena, Birmingham

21^st June – Sheffield Arena, Sheffield

22^nd June – LG Arena, Birmingham

Karima Francis

Looking for a new artist to listen to? Then look no further than Karima Francis who will be touring extensively over the next few months.

20^th March – The Slaughtered Lamb, London

21^st April – The Plugs Small Room, Sheffield

22^nd April – The Albert, Brighton

23^rd April – Cellar, Southampton

24^th April – Louisiana, Bristol

26^th April – Glee Club, Birmingham

27^th April – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff

28^th April – Sin City, Swansea

29^th April – Jericho, Oxford

1^st May – Telford’s Warehouse, Chester

2^nd May – Eric’s, Liverpool

3^rd May – Night & Day, Manchester

4^th May – ABC2, Glasgow

6^th May – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

7^th May – Cluny, Newcastle

8^th May – Madferret, Preston

9^th May – South Street, Reading

11^th May – Great Escape, London

13^th May – Moles, Bath

14^th May – Cavern Club, Exeter

16^th May – Bodega, Nottingham

17^th May – Hoxton Hall, London

Maximo Park

Maximo Park are playing two intimate dates to preview their new material for their fourth album. They will also play The Great Escape festival in Brighton.

8^th May – Sugarmill, Stoke

9^th May – The Duchess, York

10^th May – Dome, Brighton (The Great Escape)

Modern Faces

Modern Faces will be playing throughout April.

7^th April – PJ’s, Dunfermline

8^th April – PJ’s, Dunfermline

12^th April – The Wheelbarrow, London Camden

14^th April – The Cluny, Newcastle

20^th April – Moho, Manchester

21^st April – Erics, Liverpool

27^th April – The Vic, Derby

28^th April – Sumo, Leicester

Peace

Follow Me the debut single from Peace will be released April 23^rd. Check them out on their upcoming tour.

9^th March – The Box, Crewe

10^th March – The Rainbow, Birmingham

13^th March – The Haunt, Brighton

14^th March – Start The Bus, Bristol

15^th March – 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff

16^th March – Confession @ Moles, Bath

17^th March – The Old Blue Last, London

19^th March – Kasbah, Coventry

21^st March – Nation of Shopkeepers, Leeds

22^nd March – The Registry, Portsmouth

23^rd March – Sixty Million Postcards, Bournemouth

24^th March – Unit, Southampton

25^th March – The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes

26^th March – Bumper, Liverpool

27^th March – Castle, Manchester

28^th March – Sleazy’s, Glasgow

29^th March – Doghouse, Dundee

30^th March – Mad Ferret, Preston

31^st March – Edge, Luton

PW

Rapper PW will be supporting Mindless Behaviour on their upcoming live dates.

28^th May – HMV Institute, Birmingham

29^th May – Academy 3, Manchester

30^th May – Indigo 2, London

Reverend & The Makers

To find out the dates that Reverend & The Makers will be playing this year then check out the list of live dates below.

2^nd June – Playfest, Pontefract

23^rd June – Knebworth Park

24^th June – Stadium of Light, Sunderland

30^th June – Greenzone Festival, Loughborough

4^th August – Y-Not Festival, Derbyshire

18^th August – V Festival, Chelsford

19^th August – Summer Sundae, Leicester

19^th August – V Festival, Stafford

11^th October – o2 Academy, Newcastle

12^th October – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh

13^th October – o2 Academy, Liverpool

14^th October – HMV Ritz, Manchester

17^th October – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

18^th October – Stylus, Leeds

19^th October – Open, Norwich

20^th October – o2 Academy, Sheffield

21^st October – o2 Academy, Birmingham

23^rd October – Concorde 2, Brighton

24^th October – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

25^th October – o2 Academy, Bristol

26^th October – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Summerlin

Check out Summerlin on their four live dates in April.

22^nd April – Barfly, Camden

24^th April – Leopard, Doncaster

28^th April – Satans Hollow, Manchester

The Temper Trap

The Temper Trap are hitting the UK. The band’s new self-titled album will be released May 21^st.

9^th May – Princess Pavilion, Falmouth

10^th May – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

12^th May – Coal Exchange, Cardiff

13^th May – Northumbria University Student’s Union, Newcastle

14^th May – o2 ABC, Glasgow

16^th May – HMV Institute, Birmingham

17^th May – HMV Ritz, Manchester

18^th May – Arts Academy, Liverpool

21^st May – Koko, London

22^nd May – Koko, London

6^th July – T in the Park, Kinross, Scotland

8^th July – Phoenix Park, Dublin

Tribes

Tribes will be playing many times during this years’ SXSW festival. If you cannot make it to Texas for the festival never fear, the band are also playing UK dates.

21^st April – The Haunt, Brighton

22^nd April – Arts Centre, Brighton

24^th April – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

25^th April – Thekla, Bristol

27^th April – Shepherds Bush Empire, London

29^th April – Cockpit, Leeds

30^th April – Oran Mor, Glasgow

1^st May – Academy 2, Manchester

3^rd May – Academy 2, Liverpool

4^th May – Academy 2, Dublin

5^th May – Stiff Kitten, Belfast

7^th May – Leadmill, Sheffield

8^th May – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

9^th May – Academy 2, Birmingham

Released This Week

Home Again – Michael Kiwanuka

Tuskagee – Lionel Richie

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All Of Me – Estelle