Music News: Monday 19th December 2011

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No More Flashguns

Flashguns have announced their split. The split comes after the release of their debut album Passions Of A Different Kind released earlier this year. The band offered this apology to their fans. ‘We regret to tell you that we have decided to end Flashguns. After five years it’s come to a point where we feel like we need to move on as musicians and people. We have loved every minute of it, but this feels like the right decision. We are sure many people will be disappointed, especially after the recent release of our debut album. All we can say is that when we started this band we wanted it to last forever, but unfortunately that is no longer possible. We hope you will continue to enjoy our music and thank you to all those who have supported us over the years. The Berlin show at Karrera Klub on February 4th 2012 will be our last.’

Grammy Award Nominations

The nominations for the 2012 Grammy’s have been announced. This year a host of British acts have been included in the list of nominees. These are –

Album of the year – Adele – 21

Record of the year – Adele – Rolling in the Deep; Mumford & Sons – The Cave

Song of the year – Mumford & Sons – The Cave; Adele – Rolling in the Deep

Best Pop Solo Performance – Adele – Someone Like You

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance – Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – Body & Soul; Coldplay – Paradise;

Best Rock Performance – Coldplay; Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall; Mumford & Sons – The Cave; Radiohead – Lotus Flower

Best Rock Album – Jeff Beck – Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Honouring Les Paul

Best Alternative Rock Album – Radiohead – The King of Limbs

Anthony Hopkins to Release Album

Sir Anthony Hopkins is most known for his acting career however he is set to release a classical album early in 2012. Make sure you check it out.

Madonna Signs to Universal

Madonna has signed up with Universal. Having spent the past 3 decades releasing under the umbrella of Warner Brothers her next release will be the first for Universal.

Live Announcements

Angels & Airwaves

Angels & Airwaves will be touring the UK in April. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

9^th April – Rock City, Nottingham (0845 413 4444)

10^th April – o2 ABC, Glasgow (0844 499 9990)

11^th April – HMV Ritz, Manchester (0844 248 5117)

12^th April – o2 Academy, Leeds (0844 477 2000)

13^th April – HMV Institute, Birmingham (0844 248 5037)

14^th April – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London (0844 477 2000)

Attack Attack!

Attack Attack! have announced a 2012 tour. Make sure you get down to their shows.

3^rd March – Cooler, Bristol

4^th March – Cockpit, Leeds

5^th March – Cathouse, Glasgow

6^th March – Sound Control, Manchester

7^th March – Underworld, London

8^th March – Forum, Tunbridge Wells

Azari & III

Two shows have been announced for Azari & III for early 2012. Check them out.

1^st February – Hotel (DJ Show), London

2^nd February – Heaven, London

Deaf Club

Deaf Club are heading out in January for a four date live stint. Check out the details below.

12^th January – Thekla, Bristol

14^th January – Stealth, Nottingham

16^th January – Kasbah, Coventry

26^th January – Registry, Portsmouth

Drake

Actor and artist Drake will be heading out on an epic European tour in 2012. Tickets are available via www.livenation.co.uk.

24^th March – o2 Arena, Dublin, Ireland

26^th March – o2 Arena, London

27^th March – o2 Arena, London

29^th March – Sheffield Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield

30^th March – Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff

1^st April – MEN Arena, Manchester

2^nd April – SECC Hall 4, Glasgow

19^th April – LG Arena, Birmingham

20^th April – LG Arena, Birmingham

22^nd April – Echo Arena, Liverpool

23^rd April – Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle

25^th April – Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

Dry The River

Dry The River have announced new dates for the first half of 2012. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

23^rd January – XOYO, London (Sold out)

8^th February – Ritz, Manchester (XFM & HMV New Music Award Night)

17^th April – Bodega, Nottingham

18^th April – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff

19^th April – Academy, Manchester

21^st April – Café Drummond, Aberdeen

22^nd April – King Tuts, Glagow

23^rd April – Limelight, Belfast

24^th April – Cyprus Avenue, Cork

25^th April – Whelans, Dublin

27^th April – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

28^th April – The Cluny, Newcastle

30^th April – Fleece, Bristol

2^nd May – Electric Ballroom, London

12^th May – Arts Centre, Norwich

Eleanor McEvoy

Irish songstress Eleanor McEvoy will be touring the UK in 2012. McEvoy will be singing tracks from her latest album A Womans Heart along with many others from her career. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

27^th January – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow (Celtic Connections 2012 Song for Ireland)

30^th January – o2 Academy Islington, London

24^th February – Castlereagh Civic Centre, Belfast (Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival and Songwriting Convention)

25^th February – Castlereagh Civic Centre, Belfast (Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival and Songwriting Convention)

29^th February – Olympia Theatre, Dublin (A Woman’s Heart 20^th Anniversary Live)

1^st March – Olympia Theatre, Dublin (A Woman’s Heart 20^th Anniversary Live)

2^nd March – Olympia Theatre, Dublin (A Woman’s Heart 20^th Anniversary Live)

3^rd March – Olympia Theatre, Dublin (A Woman’s Heart 20^th Anniversary Live)

FOE

Details of FOE’s tour dates have been changed. Please see below for the amendments to the dates and venues.

19^th January – Electric Circus, Edinburgh

20^th January – Ku Bar, Stockton

21^st January – Cockpit, Leeds

22^nd January – Castle Hotel, Manchester

23^rd January – Buffalo Bar, Cardiff

24^th January – Joiners, Southampton

25^th January – Cavern, Exeter

26^th January – Forum, Tunbridge Wells

27^th January – The Railway, Winchester

28^th January – West End Centre, Aldershot

30^th January – Barfly, London

The Jezebels

Australian band The Jezabels are heading out on an epic 2012 tour. Make sure you get down to their shows.

22^nd February – Koko, London (NME Awards Show)

23^rd February – Temple Institute, Birmingham

24^th February – Leadmill, Sheffield

26^th February – Oran Mor, Glasgow

27^th February – Electric Circus, Edinburgh

28^th February – Cluny, Newcastle

1^st March – Wardrobe, Leeds

2^nd March – Ruby Lounge, Manchester

3^rd March – Audio, Brighton

Lights

Tickets for Lights tour are onsale now costing £10 via www.gigsandtours.com.

12^th February – Speakeasy, Belfast

13^th February – Academy 2, Dublin

15^th February – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff

16^th February – New Slang Club Night, Kingston

17^th February – Haunt, Brighton

19^th February – o2 Academy 3, Birmingham

20^th February – King Tuts, Glasgow

21^st February – Cockpit, Leeds

23^rd February – Sound Control, Manchester

24^th February – Cargo, London

Miles Kane

Miles Kane is not one to rest on his laurels. Hot on the heels of his latest tour he has announced details of a tour for 2012. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

20^th April – Rock City, Nottingham

21^st April – Barrowland, Glasgow

22^nd April – Fat Sams, Dundee

23^rd April – Iron Works, Inverness

25^th April – o2 Academy, Leeds

26^th April – Academy 1, Manchester

27^th April – o2 Academy, Bristol

28^th April – HMV Forum, London

The Misfits

To coincide with their new album being released The Misfits have announced a new tour. See them live in February.

1^st February – o2 Academy, Islington, London

2^nd February – Sub 89, Reading

3^rd February – The Ballroom, Birmingham

4^th February – o2 Academy, Newcastle

5^th February – Concorde 2, Brighton

6^th February – The Fleece, Bristol

Miss May I

Miss May I will be touring in 2012 in a supporting role for Whitechapel and Parkway Drive. Check them out on the following dates.

7^th April – Indigo 2, London

8^th April – HMV Institute, Birmingham

9^th April – o2 ABC, Glasgow

10^th April – Academy, Manchester

11^th April – Uni Great Hall, Cardiff

Mozart Parties

Check out Mozart Parties on their 2012 tour. Dates and venue details can be found below.

21^st January – Independent, Sunderland

27^th January – KU Bar, Stockton

28^th January – Arches, Glasgow

4^th February – UNIT, Southampton

9^th February – The Venue, Derby

10^th February – Cockpit, Leeds

11^th February – Roadhouse, Manchester

20^th February – Garage, London (NME Awards show with The Big Pink)

Royal Republic

Royal Republic will be touring the UK in 2012. Tickets will be available via www.gigsandtours.com.

29^th April – University, Cardiff

1^st May – Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

2^nd May – Empire, Middlesbrough

3^rd May – Kasbah, Coventry

5^th May – Cockpit, Leeds

6^th May – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh

8^th May – Ritz, Manchester

10^th May – Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Standard Fare

Check out Standard Fare on their three date January tour.

20^th January – Portland Arms, Cambridge

21^st January – Green Door Store, Brighton

22^nd January – Lexington, London

The Subways

The Subways have announced details of a new tour for 2012. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com. The Subways will be releasing their new single It’s A Party January 2^nd.

27^th April – The Limelight, Belfast (0844 277 4455)

28^th April – Academy 2, Dublin (0818 719 300)

29^th April – University, Cardiff (0871 230 2360)

1^st May – Old Fire Station, Bournemouth (0844 477 2000)

2^nd May – Empire, Middlesbrough (01642 253 535)

3^rd May – Kasbah, Coventry (024 7655 4473)

5^th May – Live At Leeds, Leeds (0113 244 4600)

6^th May – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh (0844 499 9990)

8^th May – HMV Manchester Ritz, Manchester (0844 811 0051)

10^th May – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London (0871 231 0821)

The Vaccines

The Vaccines will play four live dates in May 2012. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

2^nd May – Caird Hall, Dundee

3^rd May – Spa, Bridlington

4^th May – Empress Ballroom, Blackpool

7^th May – Brighton Centre, Brighton

Wu Lyf

Wu Lyf will be performing five live UK dates during his epic tour. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

15^th March – HMV Ritz, Manchester

17^th March – SWG3, Glasgow

19^th March – Whelans, Dublin

21^st March – Heaven, London

22^nd March – Heaven, London

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