Music News: Monday 19th May 2014

Headlines

Kelly Rowland Marries in Secret

Congratulation to Kelly Rowland. The Destiny’s Child singer maried in secret this week to her partner and manager in Costa Rica. Former bandmate Beyonce Knowles attended the ceremony with her sister Solange.

In Other Destiny’s Child Related News…

Albeit a rather tenuous link, this week saw footage released from the Met Gala ball where Solange Knowles was caught lashing out at Mr Beyonce himself. Security had to physically restrain Solange as she attacked Jay Z. A statement has since been issued:

“As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it, Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family. The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false. At the end of the day families have problems and we’re no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We’ve put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same.”

Twitter Welcomes Morrissey

Big news this week on the Twitter front. Morrissey has joined. So….yep.

Lily Greyjoy?

Lily Allen revealed this week that she has turned down a guest role in the hit TV series Game of Thrones. The show stars the singers brother Alfie.

Cavern Club Takes on the Hard Rock

Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club have gone to court against the Hard Rock Café for using the clubs name in America. The club are trying to maintain their musical heritage.

Alan Wills: 1962 – 2014

The founder of Deltasonic, Alan Wills, sadly passed away after sustaining injuries in a cycling accident last week. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Live Announcements

Human Hair

Catch Human Hair on tour.

1^st June – Bell Jar, Sheffield

4^th June – Waiting Room, London

13^th June – Flashback Records, London

5^th July – Gland Rock All Dayer @ Southsea Social Club, Portsmouth

26^th July – Human Hair All Dayer @ Shacklewell Arms, London (with Human Hair, Sex Hands, Joya and more TBA)

First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit are touring in the UK in September.

16^th September – Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

17^th September – Empire Music Hall, Belfast

20^th September – Albert Hall, Manchester

21^st September – Colston Hall, Bristol

24^th September – Royal Albert Hall, London

The Horrors

The Horrors will be touring in September and October.

22^nd September – Waterfront, Norwich

23^rd September – o2 Academy, Bournemouth

25^th September – Riverside, Newcastle

26^th September – o2 ABC, Glasgow

27^th September – Albert Hall, Manchester

29^th September – The Institute, Birmingham

30^th September – The Leadmill, Sheffield

1^st October – o2 Academy, Bristol

3^rd October – The Pavillion, Worthing

La Roux

La Roux has announced tour details. She will be performing around the UK in November. Can’t wait until then? Catch her in London on July 1^st.

1^st July – Conway Hall, Londo

5^th November – o2 ABC, Glasgow

7^th November – Metropolitan University, Leeds

8^th November – Institute, Birmingham

10^th November – Academy, Bristol

14^th November – UEA, Norwich

15^th November – Academy, Oxford

16^th November – Ritz, Manchester

Paolo Nutini

Catch Paolo Nutini as he starts his tour this week.

24^th May – Apollo, Manchester

25^th May – Radio 1 Big Weekend, Glasgow

27^th May – Usher Hall, Edinburgh

28^th May – Bridington Spa, Bridlington

30^th May – Civic, Wolverhampton

31^st May – Brighton Centre, Brighton

2^nd June – UEA, Norwich

3^rd June – Roundhouse, London

25^th June – Harbourside, Bristol

Teleman

Teleman are currently touring. Do you hav your ticket?

20^th May – Islington Assembly Hall, London

21^st May – Bodega, Nottingham

22^nd May – Sticky Mikes Frog Bar, Brighton

23^rd May – Esquires, Bedford

7^th June – Field Day, London

Two Wings

Catch Two Wings on their upcoming tour in May and June.

24^th May – Threadfest, Bradford (Delius Arts and Cultural Centre)

25^th May – The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle Upon Tyne

27^th May – The Hope, Brighton

29^th May – Castle Hotel, Manchester

30^th May – The Tin Music and Arts, Coventry

31^st May – Sebright Arms, London

21^st June – Nice ‘N’ Sleazy, Glasgow

Released This Week

Ghost Stories – Coldplay

What Have We Become – Paul Heaton

Herd Runners – Cherry Ghosts

Upside Down Mountains – Conor Oberst

A Thousand Hearts – Cara Dillon