Music News: Monday 23rd June 2014

Headlines

Jay Z Juice

Jay Z has launched his own brand of soda. The drink is called 40/40 and is a mixture of lemonade and iced tea.

Gerry Goffin: 1939 – 2014

Gerry Goffin, the man behind such classic songs like Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, has passed away. The lyricist was once married to his song writing collaborator Carole King. He was 75.

Album News

Vashti Bunyan will be releasing a new album in October ahead of a four date tour.

The final recording from Benjamin Curtis will be released. Curtis recorded a cover version of Joey Ramones I Got Knocked Down (But I’ll Get Up) before he died. It will be released by his former band School of Seven Bells.

Courteeners new album Concrete Love will be released on the 18^th of August.

It’s A Girl

Kelly Clarkson and her husband have welcomed a baby girl. Clarkson and her husband Brandon Blackstock have named the baby River Rose Blackstock. Congratulations.

Man Dies at Festival

A young man was attacked at the Parklife Weekender Festival on June 7^th. Robert Hart was said to be protecting his girlfriend who was being persistently bothered by another reveller with an inflatable toy. The suspect in this murder case is still at large. If you have any information you should contact Greater Manchester Police.

Michael Jackson Sued

You would think it would be hard to sue someone who has been dead for five years, however, a fan of Michael Jackson is pursuing legal action as she claims that it is not Michael Jackson singing on his new album. The as-of-yet unnamed fan claims that it is not the prince of pop singing on his 2010 release, Michael. If her case is successful then all fans that purchased the album are legally at right to seek compensation.

Congratulations

Tom Fletcher from McFly was awarded with Marvel’s Dad of the Year award. Fletcher and his wife Giovanna welcomed their son Buzz earlier this year.

Bad Week for James Arthur

X Factor winner James Arthur has been dropped from his label, the Simon Cowell owned label, Syco.

Live Announcements

Collabro

Britain’s Got Talent Winners Callabro are heading out on tour.

29^th January – Cliffs Pavilion, Southend

30^th January – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

31^st January – Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate

2^nd February – Venue Cymru, Llandudno

3^rd February – De Montfort Hall, Leicester

4^th February – St Davids Hall, Cardiff

6^th February – Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth

8^th February – London Palladium, London

9^th February – Corn Exchange, Cambridge

10^th February – Regent Theatre, Ipswich

12^th February – Symphony Hall, Birmingham

13^th February – Brighton Centre, Brighton

14^th February – Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

16^th February – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool

18^th February – Usher Hall, Edinburgh

20^th February – Clyde Auditorium @ SECC, Glasgow

21^st February – City Hall, Sheffield

23^rd February – Colston Hall, Bristol

24^th February – G-Live, Guildford

26^th February – Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle

28^th February – Opera House, Blackpool

1^st March – The Lowry, Salford

3^rd March – Hull City Hall, Hull

Gold Lake

Gold Lake are touring in July.

5^th July – Rouh Trade West, London

6^th July – Kopparberg Urban Forest, Dalston

7^th July – Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, London

8^th July – City Hall Ballroom, Sheffield

10^th July – The Playhouse, Whitley Bay

11^th July – Minster, Halifax

Jon Allen

Jon Allen will be touring the UK this autumn.

4^th October – The Grand Hotel, Hartlepool

15^th October – Henry Tudor House, Shrewsbury

16^th October – Glee Studio

20^th October – King Tuts, Glasgow

22^nd October – Cluny 2, Newcastle

23^rd October – Greystones, Sheffield

24^th October – Deaf Institute, Manchester

26^th October – Musician, Leicester

27^th October – Colston 2, Bristol

28^th October – Jazz Café, London

30^th October – The Junction 2, Cambridge

31^st October – Bluesfest at Royal Albert Hall, London

2^nd November – Komedia Studio, Brighton

3^rd November – Cellars, Portsmouth

16^th January – The Stables, Milton Keynes

Sturgill Simpson

Sturgill Simpson is heading out on tour.

29^th June – Glastonbbury Festival

24^th July – Bush Hall, London

25^th July – Greystones, Sheffield

30^th September – The Maze, Nottingham

1^st October – St Bonaventure’s, Bristol

2^nd October – Leaf, Liverpool

3^rd October – Triskel Arts Centre, Cork

4^th October – Whelan’s, Dublin

5^th October – Oran Mor, Glasgow

6^th October – The Sage, Gateshead

The Temperance Movement

Catch The Temperance Movement on their November tour.

16^th November – o2 Academy, Bristol

17^th November – The Ritz, Manchester

20^th November – The Institute, Birmingham

21^st November – The Forum, London

2^nd December – Venue TBC, Glasgow

Released This Week

X (Multiply) – Ed Sheeran

Once More Round The Sun – Mastodon

A Sky Full Of Stars – Coldplay

Things Are Really Great Here, Sort Of… – Andrew Bird

The Tea Street Band – The Tea Street Band