Music News: Monday 30th April 2012

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Chart History for Jessie J

Jessie J has made chart history this week. She is the first UK female artist to have six top ten hits from one album. All songs come from her debut album Who You Are. This achievement has been previously met by Take That, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson.

Celebrate The Zombies

This week saw a plaque unveiled to celebrate where members of the band The Zombies originally met. The band met at The Blacksmith Arms in St Albans in 1961 and Friday saw the original band members came together to celebrate the event. The band will be heading out on tour this year and their current album Breathe Out, Breathe In is currently available to purchase.

Kylie Set For BBC Proms

It has been announced this week that Kylie Minogue will headline the BBC Proms in the Park. The arrangement of Minogue’s songs will be altered to fit in with the Proms orchestral style.

Liverpool Music Scene Honoured

The Liverpool music scene was honoured this week by the GIT 2012 awards. Sadly the same week that the city was awarded the honour one of its oldest and most revered venues closed down. This is the second music venues that the city has lost in the past year to closure, a further venue has had its license to host live music events revoked.

Bruce Springsteen Crowd Surfs

Bruce Springsteen wowed his audience at a recent gig by crowd surfing. The 63 year old headed out to the centre of the crowd during his LA show before being carried back to the stage whilst performing a medley of his songs.

Bob Dylan Honoured by the President

Bob Dylan is set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom award. President Obama said the following of the honour – “These extraordinary honorees come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, but each of them has made a lasting contribution to the life of our Nation. They’ve challenged us, they’ve inspired us, and they’ve made the world a better place. I look forward to recognising them with this award.”

Grimes Jewellery Range

American musician Grimes has released a new range of jewellery entitled Grimes Pussy Rings. The rings are shaped like vaginas and were made in collaboration with Montreal based designer Morgan Black.

Posthumous-Post Hologram Increase in Sales

Since Tupac’s holographic revival at this year’s Coachella festival, sales of his back catalogue have increased by 571%. This has led to an increase of alleged deceased artists performing posthumous gigs. Notably, Jackson 5 are rumoured to tour with their brother Michael Jackson who died in 2009. TLC are considering another tour with a holographic Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes who died in 2002.

Madness on Madonna Tour

Madonna’s tour has had to be pushed back by two days due to production problems. This however, will not affect her UK live dates.

Does It Offend You, Yeah? News

Does It Offend You, Yeah? have posted details of a sabbatical on their Facebook page revealing plans to focus on side projects. The band issued the following statement – “We’d just like to announce that DIOYY is now on hiatus for the foreseeable future. After five years touring the world, playing alongside some of our favourite bands and visiting some awesome countries we’ve decided to concentrate on other projects. James and Dan are working on a new EP for a purely electronic project which we’ll bring you news on soon, we’ll also keep you informed of what Chloe, Rob and Mattie are up to. We might do the odd very special gig if our schedules permit it.”

Thomas “Tommy” Marth: 23^rd November 1928 – 23^rd April 2012

Thomas Marth, the saxophonist who most notably played with The Killers died this week. It is believed that his death was caused by injuries sustained from a gunshot wound to the head. It is also believed that these wounds were self-inflicted. He was 33 years old.

No Return For The Smiths

Both Johnny Marr and Mike Joyce have denied rumours of a Smiths reunion. These rumours have been bandied around since Marr’s comments at this year’s NME awards saying that The Smiths would reform if the current government stepped down. However, both musicians are adamant that a reunion is not on the cards. Main vocalist of The Smiths, Morrissey has yet to deny or confirm a reunion.

Chris Etheridge: 10^th February 1947 – 23^rd April 2012

Chris Etheridge, guitarist with The Flying Burrito Brothers has passed away. As yet the cause of death has not been revealed. He was 65 years old.

Neil Diamond Married

Neil Diamond announced his marriage last week. The 71 year old singer tied the knot for the third time, this time to his manager Katie McNeil on Saturday 21^st April. This is McNeil’s first trip up the aisle.

Barry Gibb Awakes From Coma

Barry Gibb has awakened from his coma and is said to be making a fast recovery in hospital.

Cohen and Geldof Welcome a Baby Boy

Peaches Geldoff and S.C.U.M. frontman Thomas Cohen welcome baby boy Astala this week. This is the first child for the musical couple.

Nelson and Dogg Collaborate

Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg have revealed their pro-cannabis track Roll Me Up. Both Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson have been charged by the authorities for drug possession in the past. This latest collaboration is set to be a controversial number.

Live Announcements

Flux Pavilion

Tickets for Flux Pavilion’s upcoming tour are available. They can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

24^th June – Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend, London

4^th October – Solus, Cardiff

5^th October – o2 Academy, Oxford

6^th October – Pyramids, Portsmouth

8^th October – HMV Institute, Birmingham

10^th October – KOKO, London

12^th October – Ritz, Manchester

13^th October – Met Uni, Leeds

14^th October – o2 Academy, Liverpool

16^th October – Engine Shed, Lincoln

17^th October – UEA, Norwich

18^th October – o2 Academy, Newcastle

20^th October – o2 ABC, Glasgow

John Cale

John Cale has announced details of an October tour.

3^rd October – The Button Factory, Dublin

5^th October – HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

6^th October – HMV Ritz, Manchester

7^th October – Coal Exchange, Cardiff

10^th October – The Junction, Cambridge

11^th October – HMV Institute Library, Birmingham

13^th October – Royal Festival Hall, London

Maximo Park

Maximo Park have announced three live dates in June.

6^th June – Glee Club, Birmingham

7^th June – Sound Control, Manchester

8^th June – Heaven, London

Midnight Beast

Midnight Beast will be touring in October. Tickets are available via www.livenation.co.uk.

2^nd October – o2 Academy, Glasgow

3^rd October – Manchester Academy, Manchester

4^th October – o2 Academy, Leeds

6^th October – o2 Academy, Bournemouth

7^th October – Cardiff Uni Great Hall, Cardiff

8^th October – Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge

10^th October – Nottingham Rock City, Nottingham

11^th October – Southampton Guildhall, Southampton

12^th October – o2 Academy, Bristol

14^th October – o2 Academy, Birmingham

15^th October – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Morrissey

Morrissey will be performing a one off show in Manchester. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

28^th July – Manchester Arena, Manchester

Motorhead

Motorhead are planning to tour in November with special guest Anthrax supporting them. Tickets are available via www.livenation.co.uk.

5^th November – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

6^th November – Apollo, Manchester

8^th November – City Hall, Newcastle

9^th November – o2 Academy, Glasgow

11^th November – Demontford Hall, Leicester

12^th November – Corn Exchange, Cambridge

14^th November – Guildhall, Portsmouth

15^th November – Solent, Bournemouth

17^th November – o2 Academy Brixton, London

18^th November – Colston Hall, Bristol

Perfume Genius

Get down to the UK dates of Perfume Genius’s May tour.

8^th May – Captain’s Rest, Glasgow

9^th May – The Deaf Institute, Manchester

10^th May – St Pancras Old Church, London

12^th May – Unitarian Church, The Great Escape, Brighton

13^th May – Chapel Arts, Bath

14^th May – St Pancras Old Church, London

The Proclaimers

The legendary Proclaimers are heading out on tour. Get yourself down to their shows.

16^th October – Corn Exchange, Kings Lynn

17^th October – Alban Arena, St Albans

18^th October – Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

20^th October – Charter Theatre, Preston

21^st October – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool

22^nd October – Grand Opera House, York

24^th October – o2 Academy, Bristol

25^th October – o2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

26^th October – City Hall, Salisbury

28^th October – G Live, Guildford

29^th October – The Lowry, Salford

30^th October – De Montfort Hall, Leicester

1^st November – o2 Academy, Oxford

2^nd November – The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

3^rd November – Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

5^th November – Corn Exchange, Ipswich

6^th November – Town Hall, Birmingham

7^th November – Winding Wheel, Chesterfield

9^th November – City Hall, Newcastle

10^th November – St Georges Hall, Bradford

11^th November – The Sands Centre, Carlisle

14^th November – Academy, Glasgow

15^th November – Academy, Glasgow

17^th November – Exhibition Centre, Aberdeen

19^th November – Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

20^th November – Concert Hall, Perth

22^nd November – Playhouse, Edinburgh

23^rd November – Playhouse, Edinburgh

S.C.U.M.

Check out S.C.U.M on their upcoming May tour.

2^nd May – Caird Hall, Dundee (with The Vaccines)

3^rd May – Bridlington Spa, Bridlington (with The Vaccines)

4^th May – Empress Ballroom, Blackpool (with The Vaccines)

5^th May – Live at Leeds Festival

7^th May – The Brighton Centre, Brighton (with The Vaccines)

10^th May- Great Escape Festival

26^th May – The Bishopsgate Institute, London

Spector

A third ‘Spectour’ has been announced. Details below.

4^th May – Sound Contol, Manchester (with Gabriel Bruce + Violet)

5^th May – Live at Leeds, Leeds

11^th May – The Great Escape, Brighton

12^th May – Boiler Room, Guildford (with Gabriel Bruce + Braves)

13^th May – Union Society, Cambridge (with Gabriel Bruce + Violet)

15^th May – The Fleece, Bristol (with Gabriel Bruce + Violet)

16^th May – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff (with Eugene McGuinness + Gabriel Bruce + Violet)

17^th May – Electric Ballroom, London (with Eugene McGuinness + Gabriel Bruce + Violet)

23^rd May – Bodega, Nottingham (with Gabriel Bruce + Violet)

24^th May – Electric Circus, Edinburgh (with Gabriel Bruce + Father Sculptor)

25^th May – Independent, Sunderland (with Gabriel Bruce)

26^th May – HMV Temple Bar, Birmingham (with Gabriel Bruce + Swim Deep)

29^th May – Whelans, Dublin

30^th May – Auntie Annie’s, Belfast

31^st May – ABC 2, Galsgow (with Gabriel Bruce + Father Sculptor)

Spiritualized

Spiritualized will be touring. Tour details below.

1^st November – The Sage, Gateshead

2^nd November – Junction, Cambridge

3^rd November – Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds

4^th November – Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

5^th November – Roundhouse, London

6^th November – Corn Exchange, Brighton

Sweet Lights

Sweet Lights will be touring throughout May.

19^th May – Union Chapel, London (Daytime Show)

19^th May – Sound City Festival, Liverpool

22^nd May – The Lexington, London

24^th May – Puzzle Hall Inn, Sowerby Bridge (Free Show)

27^th May – Old Queens Head, Islington, London

31^st August – 2^nd September – End of the Road Festival

Released This Week

Little Broken Hearts – Norah Jones

Electra Heart – Marina & the Diamonds

Born Villain – Marilyn Manson

Bag of Bones – Europe

Early Takes Volume 1 – George Harrison

Radlands – Mystery Jets

Aufheben – Brian Jonestown Massacre

One Man Army – Kassidy

Adventures In Your Own Backyard – Patrick Watson

Various Cruelties – Various Cruelties

Echoes and Rhymes – The Primitives

Modern Love – Matt Nathanson