Music News: Monday, 27th October 2014

Headlines

Beatles are Still Big Earners

Two auctions have taken place recently for Beatles memorabilia and have both been quite big earners. A handwritten letter from John Lennon recently sold for £17,500. The letter was written to Joe Franklin from the Apple studios and spoke of John’s admiration of Yoko Ono’s music.

George Harrison’s childhood home sold for £156,000 at auction.

S Club 7 Reunite

The pop group S Club 7 are reuniting for Children In Need. The band haven’t performed together in over 10 years.

Beady Eye Split

Liam Gallagher’s group Beady Eye have apparently split leaving Oasis fans hoping for a reunion of the band headed by the Gallagher’s brothers. However, this could be a premature wish as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have just sold out an upcoming tour.

Jack Bruce Dies

Cream’s Jack Bruce has passed away aged 71. It has been said that the bassist and vocalist passed away due to complications with liver disease. He passed away at home surrounded by his family.

Weird Collaboration of the Week

Shakira has collaborated with Fisher Price. No, Fisher Price are not embarking on a music career – that would be weird. However, Shakira is releasing a line of children’s toys.

Klaxons Announce Final Tour

The Klaxons have revealed that their next tour will be their last. The band revealed the news via Twitter saying “After what’s been nearly 9 banana years we’d like to let you know that we’ve decided the upcoming dates will be our last headline tour peace and love.

Alvin Stardust Dies

Alvin Stardust has passed away. The glam rock singer was 72. His death is believed to be due to his recent diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer.

Live Announcements

DMA’s

DMA’s UK tour kicks off in November.

3^rd November – King George’s Hall, Blackburn (with the Courteeners)

4^th November – o2 Academy, Oxford (with the Courteeners)

6^th November – o2 Academy, Nottingham (with the Courteeners)

7^th November – o2 Brixton Academy, London (with the Courteeners)

9^th November – Hull University, Hull (with the Courteeners)

10^th November – Rock City, Nottingham (with the Courteeners)

11^th November – o2 Academy, Leeds (with the Courteeners)

14^th November – Koko/Club, London

Jack Savoretti

Jack Savoretti has announced a 2015 tour.

10^th February – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

11^th February – The Globe, Cardiff

13^th February – Institute Library, Birmingham

14^th February – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

15^th February – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

17^th February – Sage 2, Newcastle

18^th February – Oran Mor, Glasgow

20^th February – Club Academy, Manchester

4^th March – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

Psyence

Catch Psyence on tour in November.

1^st November – Sound Food & Drink, Liverpool

2^nd November – Jam Café, Nottingham

3^rd November – The Jolly Brewer, Lincoln

4^th November – West Street Live, Sheffield

5^th November – Hope & Anchor, London

6^th November – Bleach, Brighton

7^th November – Castle, Manchester

8^th November – Underground, Stoke

Pylo

Pylo are currently on tour.

28^th October – The Horn, St Albans

29^th October – Adelphi, Hull

30^th October – Basement, York

31^st October – Night & Day, Manchester

2^nd November – Brudenell, Leeds

3^rd November – King Tuts, Glasgow

4^th November – Bodega, Nottingham

5^th November – Louisiana, Bristol

6^th November – Oslo, London

Sleater Kinney

On what is their first UK tour in over ten years, Sleater Kinney intend to play four UK dates. You don’t want to miss this one.

23^rd March – Roundhouse, London

24^th March – Albert Hall, Manchester

25^th March – o2 ABC, Glasgow

26^th March – Vicar Street, Dublin

Ward Thomas & The Shires

Catch Ward Thomas & The Shires on their upcoming tour.

4^th November – Glee Club, Birmingham

6^th November – Academy 2, Liverpool

7^th November – Thekla, Bristol

9^th November – Academy 2, Oxford

10^th November – Bush Hall, London (Ward Thomas to headline)

11^th November – Bush Hall, London (The Shires to headline)

13^th November – Band on the Wall, Manchester

14^th November – The Sage, Gateshead (sold out)

16^th November – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

17^th November – Waterfront, Norwich

19^th November – Upstairs at Whelan’s, Dublin

20^th November – McHugh’s Basement Bar, Belfast

22^nd November – Pocklington Arts Centre, Yorkshire (sold out)

23^rd November – King Tuts, Glasgow (sold out)

24^th November – The Empire, Middlesbrough

26^th November – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

27^th November – The Stables, Milton Keynes

Released This Week

Aquostic – Statis Quo

Melody Road – Neil Diamond

I Forget Where We Were – Ben Howard

1989 – Taylor Swift

Nostalgia – Annie Lennox

Phantom Radio – Mark Lanegan Band