Music News: Monday 29th September 2014

Headlines

Jason Orange Quits

It was revealed this week that Jason Orange has quite Take That. Orange has cited that he doesn’t want to commit to the new recording schedule as his reasons for leaving the band. Orange issued the following statement:

“I want to start by saying how proud I am of what we have achieved over the years. However, at a band meeting last week I confirmed to Mark, Gary and Howard that I do not wish to commit to recording and promoting a new album. I have spend some of the best years of my life with Take That and I’d like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey, including my band mates, who I feel are like brothers to me. Most especially my gratitude goes to all of the good and kind, beautiful and ever-loyal fans to the band, without whom none of this could have been possible. Thank you.”

The band offered their well wishes to Jason Orange on his decision to leave the band.

Mutya Buena Bankrupt

Original Sugababe Mutya Buena has been declared bankrupt. This has been due to unpaid tax bills which have amounted into approximately £10,000 worth of debt.

Honour for Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham was honoured this week by being named as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. Her work will directly impact the organisations program that focuses on Aids and HIV.

Bush Gig Delayed

Kate Bush’s gig in London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo was delayed on Friday due to a power failure. Fans were left waiting for the singer for over an hour. However, as the saying goes, the show must go on. Bush finally came on stage, apologised to the audience and performed her show.

Malcolm Young Leaves AC/DC

The departure of founding member Malcolm Young from Australian rock group AC/DC was announced this week. It has since been revealed this that he is currently receiving full time care in a nursing home. It has been revealed that this is due to Young suffering dementia.

Live Announcements

Jack Garratt

Catch Jack Garratt on his headline tour.

29^th November – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

30^th November – The Castle Hotel, Manchester

2^nd December – The Prince Albert, Brighton

3^rd December – Hare and Hounds, Birmingham

4^th December – Cargo, London

6^th December – The Arches, Glagow (supporting Prides – sold out)

8^th December – Louisiana, Bristol

9^th December – Bodega, Nottingham

James McLaren

James McLaren releases new EP Stay Aboard in November. You can see him before then on tour.

20^th October – Bournemouth Uni/Southampton Uni/Winchester Uni

21^st October – Luton Uni/Queen Mary Uni, London

22^nd October – Essex NNI/ACM Uni/UCL, London

23^rd October – Loughborough Uni/De Montfort Uni, Leicester/Warwick Uni

24^th October – Bath Uni/Bath Spa Uni

27^th October – Keele Uni/Manchester Met Uni/Liverpool Uni

28^th October – Nottingham Trent Unni/Sheffield Uni

29^th October – Leeds Uni/Bradford Uni

30^th October – Teeside Uni/Northumbria Uni

31^st October – Strathclyde Uni/Stirling Uni/St Andrews Uni

Lola Colt

Lola Colt are touring in October and November.

22^nd October – Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow

23^rd October – Georgian Theatre, Stockton-On-Tees

24^th October – The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge

25^th October – Soup Kitchen, Manchester

26^th October – Oporto, Leeds

30^th October – Start the Bus, Bristol

31^st October – Bedford Esquires, Bedford

2^nd November – The Hope, Brighton

4^th November – Electrowerkz, London (album launch show)

Marika Hackman

Marika Hackman will be heading out on a headlining tour in November.

3^rd November – Electric Circus, Edinburgh

4^th November – Brickyard, Carlisle

5^th November – The Harley, Sheffield

6^th November – East Village Art Club, Liverpool

8^th November – Gullivers, Manchester

9^th November – The Wardrobe, Leeds

10^th November – The Musician, Leicester

11^th November – The Duchess, York

13^th November – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham

14^th November – The Bodega, Nottingham

16^th November – Birdcage, Bristol

17^th November – Epic Studios, Norwich

18^th November – XOYO, London

19^th November – The Portland Arms, Cambridge

20^th November – Green Door Store, Brighton

St Vincent

St Vincent will be playing four dates in October.

22^nd October – Albert Hall, Manchester

23^rd October – Floral Hall, Winter Gardens, Eastbourne

24^th October – Institute, Birmingham

25^th October – The Roundhouse, London (sold out)

Released this Week

Art Official Age – Prince

Carry on the Grudge – Jamie T

Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone – Lucinda Williams

Fantasia – Lucy Kay

The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets – Marmozets

Hesitant Alien – Gerard Way

Wonder Were We Land – SBTRKT

Give My Love to London – Marianne Faithfull