Music News: Monday 21st July 2014

Headlines

Death at Latitude

A 17 year old boy has died at this year’s Latitude festival. The teenager was airlifted from the festival and taken to hospital. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Johnny Depp Joins Aerosmith

Well for one night only. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor came on stage during the bands show in Massachusetts and played Train Kept A-Rollin with the ageing rockers.

Stolen Equipment

The Twilight Sad have had their equipment stolen. The band are currently touring and they have issued a statement assuring fans that the shows will take place.

Football Failure for Louis Tomlinson

One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson has failed to accrue enough money to buy his beloved Doncaster Rovers. The former X Factor contestant expressed interest in buying the football club earlier this year.

Oberst Accepts Apology

Conor Oberst has accepted the apology of Joanie Faircloth. Faircloth accused the singer of rape but has since publicly retracted her accusation. Oberst gave the following statement: “I have accepted Joanie Fairloth’s apology and retraction to clear my name. This has been extremely difficult and stressful for me personally and for those I love. I’m appreciative of the family, friends, fans and business partners who supported me throughout this and look forward to happier times as we all move forward with our lives.

Cheryl Cole is Married

Cheryl Cole got married in secret this week. The Girls Aloud singer married Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini, her partner of 3 months. Congratulations.

Live Announcements

Glass Animals

After doing the festival circuit this summer you can catch Glass Animals on tour in October.

10^th October – Magnet, Liverpool

11^th October – Sound Control, Manchester

13^th October – The Haunt, Brighhton

14^th October – Oval Space, London

15^th October – Thekla, Bristol

16^th October – The Plug, Sheffield

17^th October – CCA, Glasgow

18^th October – Whelan’s Dublin

Holy Esque

Holy Esque will be touring this summer.

19^th August – Sneaky Petes, Edinburgh

21^st August – Night and Day, Manchester

22^nd August – The Cookie Jar, Leicester

23^rd August – Sunflower Lounge Birmingham, Birmingham

25^th August – Joiners, Southampton

26^th August – Bleach, Brighton

27^th August – The Waiting Room, London

28^th August – Studio 2, Liverpool

29^th August – Duchess, York

5^th September – Stereo, Glasgow

The Magic Numbers

The Magic Numbers play a London show this week ahead of their tour later this year.

22^nd July – The Islington, London

10^th September – Garage, Glasgow

11^th September – East Village Arts Club, Liverpool

12^th September – Academy 2, Manchester

13^th September – Met Uni, Leeds

15^th September – Leadmill, Seffield

16^th September – Library Institute, Birmingham

17^th September – Bierkeller, Bristol

20^th September – Junction, Cambridge

21^st September – o2 Academy 2, Oxford

23^rd September – St Georges Church, Brighton

24^th September – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

25^th September – Forum, London

Nick Mulvey

Nick Mulvey is heading out on a solo tour after playing the festivals.

9^th October – The Phoenix, Exeter

10^th October – Princess Pavilions, Falmouth

12^th October – o2 Academy, Oxford

13^th October – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

14^th October – Komedia, Bath

16^th October – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

17^th October – Junction, Cambridge

19^th October – Waterfront, Norwich

20^th October – Komedia, Brighton

22^nd October – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

23^rd October – Institute, Birmingham

24^th October – Leadmill, Sheffield

26^th October – Oran Mor, Glasgow

27^th October – The Sage, Gateshead

29^th October – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

30^th October – Cathedral, Manchester

Nicole Atkins

Catch Nicole Atkins on tour later this year.

16^th October – Gullivers, Manchester

17^th October – King Tuts, Glasgow

18^th October – Sneaky Pete’, Edinburgh

21^st October – The Cluny 2, Newcastle

23^rd October – Louisiana, Bristol

24^th October – The Lexington, London

Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso is heading out on a headlining UK tour later this year.

30^th September – Green Door Store, Brighton

1^st October – Hare and Hounds, Birmingham

2^nd October – Oslo, London

3^rd October – Luisiana, Bristol

4^th October – Buffalo Bar, Cardiff

6^th October – Soup Kitchen, Manchester

7^th October – Workman’s Club, Dublin

8^th October – Black Box, Belfast

9^th October – Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow

Zola Jesus

Catch Zola Jesus on tour this autumn.

29^th October – The Lantern, Bristol

30^th October – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

31^st October – Stereo, Glasgow

1^st November – Cathedral, Manchester

18^th November – KOKO, London

Released This Week

Now That’s What I Cal Music! 88 – Various

Heaven and Earth – Yes

From Scotland With Love – King Creoste

Mandatory Fun – Weird Al Yankovic

Trouble in Paradise – Roux

Songs – John Fullbright

Terms of My Surrender –John Haitt

From Where We Stand – Ward Thomas