Music News: Monday 26th September 2011

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REM Split

After playing together for 31 years, REM have announced that they have split.  The band who produced memorable tracks such Losing My Religion, The One I Love and Everybody Hurts released the following statement.

‘To our Fans and Friends: As REM, and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band. ‘We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening.’

Free Download From Liz Green

Hey Joe is being offered as a free download from Liz Green.  Get downloading at http://soundcloud.com/lizgreenmusic/hey-joe/s-8lk7H.

Statement from Within Temptation

Within Temptation issued a statement this week to clear up any concerns and confusion for fans regarding band member Robert Westerholt.  Westerholt will be taking a back seat from touring to spend more time with his family however he will still be part of the band and will still be extremely involved in the writing and production of future albums.  The full statement is below.

As you know in recent years we have been blessed with the birth of three children. Since then, not only our kids but also Within Temptation has been growing fast and we are touring in more countries than ever before.

To be able to fulfil the needs of our children but just as much the needs of the band for now and also in the future, we decided Robert will step down from touring live (except for the occasional show). With this change we can give stability to our children and from the home studio Robert will have more time writing new music and developing new creative ideas for the live show, the comic, and future movies.

What makes the decision easier is the fact that Stefan Helleblad is willing to take Robert’s place in the band on stage. Stefan has been working with the band behind the scenes for some years. As a sound engineer he was involved in the production of our latest three records. Next to being a great sound engineer, mixing engineer, and producer he is also a very gifted guitar player. On our latest album ‘The Unforgiving’ you can already hear him playing some special guitar parts. His first show will be on the 21^st in Heerhugowaard.

So this is not a goodbye but a new step, or actually two steps, in a very exciting, new, and inspiring time for our band.

We hope you keep joining and enjoying this adventure together with us and our paths will keep crossing each other!

‘til soon!!!

Sharon and Robert

Win For Arcade Fire

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire has been announced as the winner of this years’ Polaris Music Prize which includes prize money in the sum of £30,000.00.  The band had this to say about their win “We feel very emotional to receive an award based solely on artistic merit. We really believe in records and we are thankful to the Polaris for recognizing our work and the work of so many great Canadian artists!”

Nirvana Footage Released

Classic footage from Nirvana’s concert from 1991 has been released.  This comes with the 20^th Anniversary release of Nevermind.  Make sure you check out the revamped website at www.nevermind20.com.

Free Download From Tyson

Tyson is offering  a remix of track After You’re Gone.  You can download it at the following link http://soundcloud.com/purplepr/after-youre-gone-solo-remix.

Live Announcement

Airship

Airship are continuing with their extensive tour.  They have 12 dates left so if you haven’t already got your ticket then pick one up now.

27^th October – Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff

29^th October – Beat Generator, Dundee

30^th October – Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

1^st November – Café Drummonds, Aberdeen

2^nd November – Mad Hatters, Inverness

3^rd November – Brickyard, Carlisle

4^th November – Other Rooms, Newcastle

6^th November – Harley, Sheffield

7^th November – Stereo, York

8^th November – Bodega, Nottingham

9^th November – Nation Of Shopkeepers, Leeds

11^th November – MET Lounge, Peterborough

The Big Pink

The Big Pink are heading out on a November tour performing throughout the UK.  Tickets can be purchased at www.gigsandtours.com.

11^th November – Classic Grand, Glasgow

12^th November – Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds

14^th November – Academy 3, Manchester

15^th November – o2 Academy 2, Liverpool

17^th November – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

18^th November – Digital, Brighton

19^th November – HMV Library, Birmingham

21^st November – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

22^nd November –Thekla, Bristol

Brand New

Fans of Brand New should be excited as they have announced their first UK tour in two years.  Tickets cost £20 – £22.50 and can be purchased via www.gigsandtour.com.

8^th February – o2 Academy, Bristol (0844 477 2000)

9^th February – Academy, Manchester (0161 832 1111)

10^th February – Guildhall, Southampton (0238 063 2601)

11^th February – Roundhouse, London (0844 482 8008)

12^th February –  Roundhouse, London (0844 482 8008)

15^th February – o2 Academy, Birmingham (0844 477 2000)

16^th February – o2 Academy, Newcastle (0844 477 2000)

17^th February – Uni Great Hall, Cardiff (0292 078 1458)

Breton

Breton are set to head out on tour with the Mercury nominated Ghostpoet.  Make sure you get down to one of their shows.

30^th September – o2 Academy 2, Oxford

1^stOctober – Start The Bus, Bristol

4^th October – o2 Academy 3, Birmingham

6^th October – The Registry, Portsmouth

7^th October – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

8^th October – The Harley, Sheffield

9^th October – Deaf Institute, Manchester

10^th October – Digital, Brighton

11^th October – Leeds University Union, Leeds

12^th October – The Duchess, York

13^th October – Scala, London

21^st October – SWN Festival, Cardiff

Children in Need Rocks Manchester

A host of artists will be performing this year in aid of Children in Need.  The show will feature Michael Buble, Lady Gaga, JLS, Elbow and spearheaded by Gary Barlow.  Hosted by SJM concerts, Director, Rob Ballantine has said “Gary Barlow continues an amazing 2011. Not only did Take That break all records with their Progress Live Tour and Gary has made the X Factor such compelling viewing, but he has also pulled together what could be the greatest concert ever staged at the MEN Arena. Gary’s work for BBCs Children In Need is tireless and following the success of 2009’s show in the Royal Albert Hall we are very fortunate here in Manchester to be hosting the event in our City. A ticket to this event will not only provide music lovers with one of the best nights out in their lives but the funds raised will change the lives of thousands in the process.”

17th November – Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester

Coldplay

With news of their new album Mylo Xyloto on the lips of fans everywhere and due for release October 24^th, Coldplay have announced three live dates for December. Tickets cost £47.50/£55/£65 and are available from www.gigsandtours.com.

3^rd December – SECC, Glasgow

4^th December – MEN, Manchester

9^th December – o2 Arena, London

Example

Due to the phenomenal success of ticket sales of the live dates already announced Example has added four new dates to his tour.  Ticket information below.

20^th April – Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff (02920 224 488)

21^st April – Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle (0844 493 6666)

22^nd April – SECC, Glasgow (0844 499 9990)

24^th April – AECC, Aberdeen (0844 499 9990)

26^th April – Capital Arena, Nottingham (0844 4124 624)

27^th April – o2 Arena, London (0844 856 0202)

28^th April – MEN Arena, Manchester (0844 847 8000)

30^th April – BIC, Bournemouth (0844 576 3000)

1^st May – NIA, Birmingham (0844 338 8000)

Fountains Of Wayne

The Stacey’s Mom singers will be playing two shows in the UK this November.  Tickets cost £15 and can be purchased via www.gigsandtours.com.

9^th November – Scala, London

11^th November – Club Academy, Manchester

I Am The Avalanche

I Am The Avalanche have announced details of a UK tour this coming December.  This string of shows is the first in the UK for five years.  Tickets are available now.

2^nd December – HMV Institute, Birmingham (www.hmvtickets.co.uk)

3^rd December – Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes (www.thecraufurdarms.com)

4^th December – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff (www.seetickets.com)

6^th December – Cockpit 2, Leeds (www.seetickets.com)

9^th December – Masque, Liverpool, (www.hmvtickets.co.uk)

10^th December – Classic Grand, Glasgow (www.gigsinscotland.com)

11^th December –Moho Live, Manchester (www.ticketline.co.uk)

13^th December – The Peel, Kingston (www.bngt.co/shows)

14^th December – Barfly, London (www.kililive.com)

Is Tropical

Check out new single Lies from Is Tropical.  You can also see them on tour at one of the following dates.

26^th September – Stereo, York

27^th September – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

28^th September – Wolstenholme Creative Space, Liverpool

29^th September – The Croft, Bristol

4^th October – Hoxton Square Bare & Kitchen, London

Joshua Radin

7th October – HMV Picturehouse, Edinburgh

8th October – O2 Academy, Birmingham

10th October – Manchester Academy

11th October – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

Lana Del Ray

Dates for Lana Del Ray’s tour have been rescheduled.  Tickets for the dates are available from September 26^th.

4^th November – Ruby Lounge, Manchester

5^th November – Oran Mor, Glasgow

16^th November – Scala, London

17^th November – HMV Institute, Birmingham

Lindi Ortega

With the release of her debut UK album round the corner Toronto based singer Linda Ortega will be playing a handful of live dates.  Make sure you try and make it down to one of her performances.

9^th October – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen (with James Vincent McMorrow)

10^th October – Queens Hall, Edinburgh (with James Vincent McMorrow)

11^th October – City Varieties, Leeds (with James Vincent McMorrow)

12^th October – Glee Club, Nottingham (with James Vincent McMorrow)

13^th October – St Phils Church, Manchester (with James Vincent McMorrow)

23^rd October – The Hope, Brighton

24^th October – The Lexington, London

Lisa Hannigan

Ready to release her new record Passenger, Lisa Hannigan has released details of new tour.  Tickets are available at www.gigsandtours.com and cost £17.50 – £19.50.

19^th November – St Pauls, Birmingham

20^th November – Arts Centre, Norwich

21^st November – Duchess, York

23^rd November – Oran Mor, Glasgow

25^th November – St Philips Church, Salford

27^th November – St Georges, Bristol

28^th November – Komedia, Brighton

30^th November – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Man Overboard

Man Overboard has announced that they will be touring with The Story So Far on their UK tour.  Make sure you check them out at one of the following shows.

25^th January – Cockpit, Leeds

26^th January – Star and Garter, Manchester

27^th January – Sumo Club, Middlesbrough

28^th January – Classic Grand, Glasgow

29^th January – Red Room, Nottingham

30^th January – The End, Birmingham

31^st January – Old Blue Last, London

1^st February – The Croft, Bristol

2^nd February – Forum, Tumbridge Wells

3^rd February- The Hydrant, Brighton

4^th February – Fighting Cocks, Kingston

5^th February – Masque, Liverpool

6^th February – Whelans, Ireland

Panic! At The Disco

P!@TD have announced details of a headline tour for early 2012.  Tickets are available now from www.gigsandtours.com.

25^th January – o2 Academy, Newcastle

26^th January – o2 Academy, Leeds

27^th January – Academy, Manchester

28^th January – Barrowlands, Glasgow

29^th January – o2 Academy, Birmingham

31^st January – o2 Academy, Bristol

1^st February – Guildhall, Southampton

2^nd February – o2 Academy, Brixton

Some Velvet Morning

The new single from Some Velvet Morning Don’t Think is due for release in October.  The band has announced a handful of live dates.

28^th September – Buffalo Bar, London

16^th October – Mr Kyps, Poole

21^st October – Half Moon, Putney, London

23^rd October – The Cellars, Portsmouth

25^th October – Fleece, Bristol

10^th November – The Latest, Brighton

11^th November – The Masque, Liverpool

8^th December – Roehampton University, London

The Stranglers

With their 17^th album currently in postproduction The Stranglers have announced details of a 2012 tour.  Tickets cost £23 – £26 and can be purchased at www.gigsandtours.com.

1^st March – o2 Academy, Leeds (0844 477 2000)

2^nd March – Alhambra, Dunfermline (0844 499 9990)

3^rd March – o2 Academy, Glasgow (0844 499 9990)

5^th March – o2 Academy, Liverpool (0844 477 2000)

6^th March – Rock City, Nottingham (0845 413 4444)

8^th March – Corn Exchange, Cambridge (01223 357 851)

9^th March – Roundhouse, London (0844 482 8008)

10^th March – o2 Academy, Birmingham (0844 477 2000)

12^th March – o2 Academy, Oxford (0844 477 2000)

13^th March – Pyramid, Portsmouth (02392 824 355)

15^th March – Engine Shed, Lincoln (0844 8888 766)

16^th March – Dome, Brighton (01273 709 709)

17^th March – o2 Academy, Bristol (0844 477 2000)

19^th March – Spa Assembly, Leamington (0844 854 1358)

20^th March – G Live, Guildford (0844 770 1797)

22^nd March – o2 Academy, Newcastle (0844 477 2000)

23^rd March – o2 Academy, Sheffield (0844 477 2000)

24^th March – Academy, Manchester (0161 832 1111)

Surfer Blood

New EP from Surfer Blood, Tarot Classics is released October 24^th and the band will be playing two dates in December.  Make sure you get your ticket.

8^th December – Brixton Academy, London (with The Vaccines)

12^th December – ATP Nightmare Before Christmas, Somerset

The Swellers

Good For Me the new album from The Swellers is due for release 21^st November.  With it comes exciting news of a tour.

29^th November – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

30^th November – Cockpit, Leeds

1^st December – King Tuts, Glasgow

2^nd December – Academy 2, Newcastle

3^rd December – Corporation, Sheffield

4^th December – Academy 3, Manchester

5^th December – Academy 3, Birmingham

6^th December – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff

7^th December – Borderline, London

Woe Is Me

Woe Is Me are set to tour later this year supporting various bands.  For details of when you can see them perform check below.

25^th September – G2, Glasgow

26^th September – Academy 2, Newcastle

27^th September – Cockpit, Leeds

28^th September – Club Academy, Manchester

29^th September – Electric Ballroom, London

30^th September – Academy 2, Birmingham (SOLD OUT)

1^st October – Concorde 2, Brighton

2:54

Sister duo 2:54 are set to head out on tour with The Big Pink as well as performing some of headlining shows.  Make sure you catch one of their performances.

4^th November – 60 Million Postcards, Bournemouth

6^th November – Louisiana, Bristol

9^th November – Corsica Studios, London

11^th November – Classic Grand, Glasgow (with The Big Pink)

12^th November – Constellations Festival, Leeds

14^th November – Academy 3, Manchester (with The Big Pink)

15^th November – Academy 2, Liverpool (with The Big Pink)

17^th November – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth (with The Big Pink)

18^th November – Digital, Brighton (with The Big Pink)

19^th November – HMV Library, Birmingham (with The Big Pink)

21^st November – Rescue Room, Nottingham (with The Big Pink)

22^nd November – Thekla, Bristol (with The Big Pink)

Released This Week

The Awakening – James Morrison

Neighborhoods – Blink 182

Nevermind (20^th Anniversary Rerelease) – Nirvana

Cinderella’s Eyes – Nicola Roberts

The Whole Love – Wilco

Nameless Path – Marcus Foster

Lady And Gentlemen – LeAnn Rimes