Music News: Monday 18th June 2012

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One Dead as Stage Collapses

Tragedy struck ahead of Radiohead’s performance in Toronto on Saturday as the stage that the band were due to perform on collapsed injuring three and killing another. The show, due to be performed in Downsview Park, Toronto was cancelled.

Polaris Music Prize Nominees

The list of nominees in the running for this year’s Polaris Music Prize has been announced. The list of nominees can be seen below. Who do you think should win? Let us know.

A Tribe Called Red – ‘A Tribe Called Red’
Marie-Pierre Arthur – ‘Aux alentours’
Rich Aucoin – ‘We’re All Dying To Live’
Avec pas d’casque – ‘Astronomie’
Azari & III – ‘Azari & III’
Bahamas – ‘Barchords’
The Barr Brothers – ‘The Barr Brothers’
Blackie And The Rodeo Kings – ‘Kings And Queens’
Cadence Weapon – ‘Hope In Dirt City’
Kathryn Calder – ‘Bright And Vivid’
Cannon Bros. – ‘Firecracker/Cloudglow’
Coeur de pirate – ‘Blonde’
Leonard Cohen – ‘Old Ideas’
Cold Specks – ‘I Predict A Graceful Expulsion’
Rose Cousins – ‘We Have Made A Spark’
Mark Davis – ‘Eliminate the Toxins’
Drake – ‘Take Care’
Kathleen Edwards – ‘Voyageur’
Feist – ‘Metals’
Fucked Up – ‘David Comes to Life’
Great Lake Swimmers – ‘New Wild Everywhere’
Grimes – ‘Visions’
Handsome Furs – ‘Sound Kapital’
Japandroids – ‘Celebration Rock’
Dan Mangan – ‘Oh Fortune’
Mares Of Thrace – ‘The Pilgrimage’
Ariane Moffatt – ‘MA’
Lindi Ortega – ‘Little Red Boots’
Parlovr – ‘Kook Soul’
Sandro Perri – ‘Impossible Spaces’
Joel Plaskett Emergency – ‘Scrappy Happiness’
PS I Love You – ‘Death Dreams’
John K. Samson – ‘Provincial’
Shooting Guns – ‘Born To Deal In Magic 1952-1976’
The Slakadeliqs – ‘The Other Side of Tomorrow’
Patrick Watson – ‘Adventures In Your Own Backyard’
Bry Webb – ‘Provider’
The Weeknd – ‘Echoes of Silence’
Yamantaka // Sonic Titan – ‘YT//ST’
Yukon Blonde – ‘Tiger Talk’

Nicole Scherzinger teams up with X Factor

It has been announced that former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger will become the new X Factor judge for this year’s UK TV talent show competition.

R Kelly: Tax Evader

Looks like Lauren Hill isn’t the only American musician who is in trouble with the government. It seems that R Kelly has also been evading taxes and owes nearly $5 Million.

Shane Felin Files for Bankruptcy

Westlife star Shane Filan has filed for bankruptcy. The singer had reportedly invested his earnings into various business ventures and properties which have led to this claim.

Ringo Starr’s Birthplace Saved

The birthplace of Ringo Starr, the drummer with The Beatles has been saved from demolition. Starr grew up in the Dingle area of Liverpool which has, over recent years the area has fell further into disuse however it has been saved from demolition by music fans who are trying to preserve the rich musical heritage.

WOWfest Cancelled

Another festival has taken a hit this week. WOWfest, due to happen in the Isle of Wight in August has had to be cancelled due to financial conditions set by the local council. Ticket holders will have their money refunded.

Tragedy at Rockness

The Rockness festival was marred by tragedy as drug use and a coach crash left three dead and 16 injured. A coach carrying festival goers crashed which cost the lives of two patrons. A further death was caused by a drug overdose from one of the revellers. Rockness has a strict anti-drug policy but sadly it is only too easy to slip narcotics past festival security.

Live Announcements

Animal Collective

The UK dates on Animal Collectives upcoming tour are shown below.

4^th November – Roundhouse, London

6^th November – Vicar Street, Dublin

7^th November – ABC1, Glasgow

8^th November – The Warehouse Project, Manchester

Arrows of Love

Check out Arrows of Love on their upcoming tour.

9^th July – The Kasbah, Coventry

2^nd August – Geekout @ The Wheelbarrow, Camden, London

17^th – 19^th August – Strummer of Love Festuval

1^st September – 1234 Festival, Shoreditch Park

Bat For Lashes

Bat For Lashes will be touring later on this year. They are currently playing some festival dates.

15^th July – Latitude Festival

9^th September – Bestival

18^th October – Ironworks, Inverness

19^th October – Picture House, Edinburgh

21^st October – o2 ABC, Glasgow

22^nd October – Cathedral, Manchester

25^th October – Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds

26^th October – University of East Anglia, Norwich

28^th October – o2 Academy, Leicester

29^th October – Forum, London

1^st November – HMV Institute, Birmingham

2^nd November – Anson Rooms, Bristol

3^rd November – Pyramids, Portsmouth

4^th November – Dome Concert Hall, Brighton

Ben Howard

Ben Howard has added three dates to his tour.

16th June – Goldcoast Oceanfest, Devon

24th June – Radio 1 Hackney Weekend, London

7th July – T In The Park, Kinross

15th July – Latitude Festival, Southwold

18th August – V Festival, Chelmsford

19th August – V Festival, Stafford

6th September – Bestival, Isle of Wight

2nd November – The Dome, Brighton (Sold Out)

3rd November – Pavilions, Plymouth (Sold Out)

4th November – Cardiff University, Cardiff (Sold Out)

5th November – Colston Hall, Bristol (Sold Out)

7th November – Olympia, Dublin (Sold Out)

9th November – Waterfront, Belfast (Sold Out)

10th November – O2 Academy, Glasgow (Sold Out)

12th November – O2 Apollo, Manchester (Sold Out)

14th November – O2 Academy, Leeds (Sold Out)

16th November – O2 Academy, Newcastle (Sold Out)

17th November – Music Hall, Aberdeen (Sold Out)

19th November – Corn Exchange, Cambridge (Sold Out)

20th November – Engine Shed, Lincoln (Sold Out)

21st November – O2 Academy, Leicester (Sold Out)

22nd November – Rock City, Nottingham (Sold Out)

24th November – O2 Academy, Birmingham (Sold Out)

25th November – O2 Academy, Bournemouth (Sold Out)

26th November – Guildhall, Southampton (Sold Old)

28th November – O2 Brixton Academy, London (Sold Out)

29th November – O2 Brixton Academy, London (Sold Out)

30th November – O2 Brixton Academy, London (Sold Out)

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole’s new album is out today. You can see Cheryl Cole live on her upcoming tour.

6^th October – Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

7^th October – o2, London

9^th October – Metropolitan Arena, Sheffield

11^th October – Echo Arena, Liverpool

12^th October – LG Arena, Birmingham

13^th October – Arena, Manchester

15^th October – SECC, Glasgow

17^th October – Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle

Conor Maynard

Tickets for Conor Maynard’s upcoming tour are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

26^th July – o2 Academy, Liverpool (U14 accompanied by adult)

27^th July – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh (14+)

30^th July – Old Fire Station, Bournemouth (U14 accompanied by adult)

31^st July – Princess Pavilions, Falmouth (U14 accompanied by adult)

1^st August – Concorde 2, Brighton (U16 accompanied by adult)

Emile Sande

Along with playing festival dates Emile Sande will end the year playing a small tour. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

6^th November – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow

8^th November – Symphony Hall, Birmingham

11^th November – Royal Albert Hall, London

12^th November – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Folks

Folks are currently touring. Check them out.

18^th June – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

22^nd June – Trades Club, Hebden Bridge

5^th July – Ruby Lounge, Manchester

17^th July – Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

18^th July – 13^th Note, Glasgow

10^th August – Live Lounge, Bradford

17^th August – Ruby Lounge, Manchester

Francois & the Atlas Mountains

Check out Francois & the Atlas Mountains on their upcoming tour.

15^th July – Latitude Festival, Suffolk

20^th July – The Away Game Festival, Isle of Eigg (Sold Out)

17^th August – Summer Sundae Festival, Leicester

1^st September – End of the Road Festival, Dorset

24^th October – South Street Arts, Reading

25^th October – Village Underground, London

26^th October – Venue TBA, Bristol

28^th October – The Paisley Spree, Paisley

29^th October – Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s, Belfast

30^th October – Academy 2, Dublin

Lawrence Arabia

Make sure you get yourself a ticket for Lawrence Arabia’s upcoming tour.

31^st August – End of the Road Festival

12^th September – Lexington, London

Lights

Tickets for Lights tour are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

2^nd July – o2 Academy, Birmingham (0844 477 2000)

3^rd July – Academy 2, Manchester (0161 832 1111)

4^th July – Arches, Glasgow (0141 565 1000)

5^th July – Corporation, Sheffield (0114 276 0262)

6^th July – Cardiff University, Cardiff (0292 078 1458)

27^th September – Electric Ballroom, London (0844 811 0051)

Paloma Faith

Tickets for Paloma Faith’s upcoming tour are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

21^st January – Vicar Street, Dublin

23^rd January – o2 Apollo, Manchester

25^th January – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

27^th January – o2 Academy, Leeds

28^th January – o2 Academy, Glasgow

31^st January – o2 Academy, Newcastle

1^st February – Barbican, York

2^nd February – Wolves Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

4^th February – Brighton Centre, Brighton

5^th February – Guildhall, Portsmouth

7^th February – HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London

Seal

Seal will be touring later this year. Tickets will be available via www.gigsandtours.com.

5^th November – BIC Pavilion, Bournemouth (0844 576 3000)

6^th November – HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London (0844 844 4748)

8^th December – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (0870 320 7000)

9^th December – o2 Apollo, Manchester (0844 477 7677)

Trivium

Trivium will be playing several UK dates on their upcoming European tour.

15^th October – HMV Ritz, Manchester

16^th October – o2 ABC, Glasgow

17^th October – HMV Institute, Birmingham

19^th October – Academy, Bristol

20^th October – UEA, Norwich

21^st October – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Released This Week

A Million Lights – Cheryl Cole

Believe – Justin Bieber

Oceania – Smashing Pumpkins

Apocalyptic Love – Slash

Blown Away – Carrie Underwood

The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do – Fiona Apple

We’ll Be The Moon – Fixers

Return To Paradise – Sam Sparro

Mutual Friends – Boy

Whitechapel – Whitechapel

The Band Called Out For More – Gabby Young & Other Animals