Music News: Monday 31st October 2011

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Sir Jimmy Saville: 21^st October 1926 – 29^th October 2011

DJ and Television presenter Jimmy Saville has died aged 84. His work as a philanthropist meant that his contributions to charity well exceed the £40 million mark. His radio work included Radio Luxembourg, pirate Radio Caroline and BBC Radio 1. Famously Saville presented the first and last ever editions of Top of the Pops. He was honoured with the title ‘Sir’ in 1990 for his services.

Adele Set For Throat Surgery

Adele has cancelled the rest of the shows on her current tour. Having suffered with laryngitis several times throughout the year the singer has decided to cancel the rest of her tour to give her vocal cords respite before she undergoes any vocal surgery.

Little Fish: The Best Book Yet To Be Written

Little Fish are going to release a book. There is one small flaw in that it hasn’t been written yet. The band will write and release the book written in collaboration with Miranda Ward but they need to get 400 of their fans to pre-order it. Still not convinced on why you should? Well the 400 fans that pre-order the book will receive some interesting benefits. The band have said that “supporters will have their names printed in the back of the book and receive various rewards based on their level of contribution – from access to exclusive downloads and updates to an invitation to join the band in the studio”. For more information on how you can be a part of a project that is turning the publishing world on its head then head over to http://littlefishmusic.com/handbook-pr for more information. Make sure you check out interview that MTTM editors Jo Cox and Lisa Ward did with the band and Miranda Ward in September on the following link – http://www.morethanthemusic.co.uk/interviews/little-fish-and-miranda-ward-unbound-project-interview/.

PJ Harvey Live Show Stream

October 31^st will see Mercury Music Prize winner PJ Harvey perform in London’s Royal Albert Hall. The show will be streamed live over the internet so that fans that could not get an actual ticket for the sold out show will still be able to enjoy. This is still a ticketed event and those wanting to watch from the comfort of their own home will need to purchase an e-ticket via the following online outlets – www.pjharvey.net, www.facebook.com/pjharvey & www.guardian.co.uk/music.

Hugh Laurie Releases Special Edition CD/DVD of Let Them Talk

Hugh Laurie surprised us all this year when he released a blues CD. Currently known for his titular role in Hospital TV Dramedy House his trip into the world of music was a bit of a shock. However due to the success of his album release, a repackaged release complete with live DVD will be available from November 14^th through Warner Bros.

R.E.M’s Final Video

R.E.M have posted two videos of their final release We All Go Back To Where We Belong on their official website. One video features actress Kirsten Dunst and the second video features poet and activist John Giorno. The single will be featured on the bands final album, the 40 track R.E.M, Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, 1982 – 2011 due for release November 14^th. The videos can be viewed at www.remhq.com.

Q Awards Results

This year’s Q awards took place this week and we here at MTTM have kindly listed the winners. Any thoughts or opinions on who should have took home an award and who shouldn’t have then please share them in the comments section below.

Break Through Act – Ed Sheeran

Best New Act – WU LYF

Best Track – Rolling In The Deep

Q Next Big Thing – Lana Del Rey

Best Video – Jessie J – Do It Like A Dude

Best Album – Bon Iver – Bon Iver

Best Live Act – Biffy Clyro

Q Best Male Artist – Tinie Tempah

Q Best Female Artist – Adele

Best Act In The World Today – Coldplay

Q Classic Songwriter – Gary Barlow

Q Classic Song – Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Q Icon – Noel Gallagher

Greatest Act Of The Last 25 Years – U2

Q Innovation In Sound – Kaiser Chiefs

Q Inspiration – Fat Boy Slim

Q Outstanding Contribution To Music – Siouxsie Sioux

Hall Of Fame – Queen

Shakespeare Goes Grime?

This year’s First Direct Dialogue Festival will see Grime artist Bashy team up with The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company. Hip Hop and Rap have been associated and compared with Shakespearean lyrics before due to the iambic pentameter rhythm often found in rap music making this collaboration much more effective. Bashy himself had this to say of his work with the Festival “If Shakespeare was still alive I’d collaborate with him for sure, he’d bring some sick lyrics to the table. He’s been a real influence in my career so I’m really excited about being a part of this project.”

Loretta Lynn Hospitalised

Country singer Loretta Lynn has been hospitalised due to a bout of pneumonia. She has had to cancel several dates on her current tour. A statement was issued on her official website stating the following – “Doctors have diagnosed her as the beginning stages of pneumonia and will continue to need rest,” Lynn’s official website reads. “Loretta is doing well and is disappointed but feels confident she will be ready for upcoming November dates.”

Live Announcements

Anyone Can Play Guitar

A documentary about the Oxford music scene is currently making the rounds. Directed by Jon Spira, it features interview with band, such as Supergrass, Foals and Radiohead and includes live performances.  Check out one of the viewings at the below dates and venues.

4^th November – BFI Southbank, London (Sold Out)

9^th November – Courtyard, Hereford

15^th November – Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford

17^th November – Showroom Workstation, Sheffield

18^th November – Broadway, Nottingham

22^nd November – Continental, Preston

25^th November – Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds

26^th November – Watershed, Bristol

29^th November – Cameo, Edinburgh

1^st December – Prince Charles Cinema, London

Bombay Bicycle Club

Having only just finished an epic tour Bombay Bicycle Club have announced a 2012 tour for fans. Tickets are available via both www.gigsandtours.com and www.livenation.co.uk.

15^th April – Corn Exchange, Cambridge

16^th April – Brighton Centre, Brighton

17^th April – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

19^th April – Barbican York

20^th April – Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

21^st April – Liverpool University, Liverpool

23^rd April – Pavilions, Plymouth

24^th April – Guildhall, Portsmouth

25^th April – De Montfort Hall, Leicester

27^th April – Empress Ballroom, Blackpool

28^th April – Alexandra Palace, London

Bush

Bush have had to relocate their previously announced tour dates. Tickets already purchased will be honoured at the new venues. Please see below to the amendments in performance details.

20^th November – Bush Hall, London (no change)

21^st November – The Scala, London (changed from 100 Club)

22^nd November – The Garage, London (changed from Cargo)

Canterbury

Canterbury are heading out for a headlining tour. New single More Thank Know is available now.

20^th January – Academy 2, Dublin

21^st January – Speakeasy, Belfast

26^th January – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff

27^th January – Sin City, Swansea

28^th January – The Hydrant, Brighton

29^th January – Cavern, Exeter

31^st January – Joiners, Southampton

1^st February – Central Station, Wrexham

2^nd February – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton

4^th February – Corporation, Sheffield

5^th February – Cockpit, Leeds

6^th February – ABC 2, Glasgow

7^th February – Sound Control, Manchester

9^th February – KCLSU, London

Caro Emerald

Caro Emerald is set to play four dates in March. Tickets cost £25 – £28.50 and are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

15^th March – Symphony Hall, Birmingham (0121 780 3333 www.gigsandtours.com)

16^th March – Roundhouse, London (020 7403 3331 www.gigsandtours.com)

18^th March – o2 ABC, Glasgow (08444 999 990 www.gigsinscotland.com)

19^th March – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (0161 907 9000 www.gigsandtours.com)

Cashier No.9

Cashier No.9 are heading out on tour throughout November. Check them out at the below dates and venues.

8^th November – Music Week, Liverpool

9^th November – Deaf Institute, Manchester

11^th November – The Arches, Glasgow

12^th November – Library, Lancaster

13^th November – The Musician, Leicester

15^th November – Academy 3, Birmingham

16^th November – Nation Of Shopkeepers, Leeds

17^th November – JJs, Hemel Hempstead

19^th November – Jericho, Oxford

20^th November – Bodega, Nottingham

21^st November – The Cooler, Bristol

22^nd November – Green Door Store, Brighton

24^th November – XOYO, London

Cherry Ghost

Cherry Ghost are heading out to perform a small handful of UK shows. Make sure you get down to one of their gigs.

11^th December – The Deaf Institute, Manchester

13^th December – Bush Hall, London

19^th December – The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Cherrytree Pop Alternative Tour

The Cherrytree Pop Alternative tour is heading out across Europe. This includes four UK dates, tickets for which cost £12.50 – £14.50 and are available from www.gigsandtours.com.

7^th March – Academy, Manchester

8^th March – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

9^th March – o2 Academy, Birmingham

10^th March – ABC, Glasgow

Crowns

Crowns are heading out on tour this November supporting King Blues. Check them out at the following dates.

2^nd November – Roundhouse, London

3^rd November – o2 Academy 2, Birmingham

4^th November – Academy 2, Manchester

5^th November – The Arches, Glasgow

7^th November – Waterfront, Norwich

8^th November – Lemon Grove, Exeter

Dave Hause

Dave Hause is heading out on tour supporting Alkaline Trio. You can see him at the following dates.

5^th November – Barfly, London

6^th November – Lemon Grove, Exeter

7^th November – Pyramid, Southsea

8^th November – Academy 2, Manchester

9^th November – Leadmill, Sheffield

10^th November – Solus, Cardiff

12^th November – Kasbah, Coventry

13^th November – Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds

14^th November – Waterfront, Norwich

15^th November – Electric Ballroom, London

17^th November – Picturehouse, Edinburgh

David Lyre

David Lyre’s new single Hidden Ground is available now. He is playing three November dates. Check him out.

5^th November – The Nest, London

15^th November – Deaf Institute, Manchester

29^th November – Heaven, London (with The Jezebels)

Fanzine

Fanzine have announced a November tour where they will be supporting the likes of Veronica Falls, Yuck and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

10^th November – Shacklewell Arms, London (Single Launch)

13^th November – HMV Institute, Birmingham

14^th November – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

15^th November – Academy 3, Manchester

16^th November – Leadmill, Sheffield

18^th November – Academy 2, Newcastle

19^th November – Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

20^th November – King Tuts, Glasgow

21^st November – 53 Degrees, Preston

22^nd November – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

23^rd November – Waterfront, Norwich

24^th November – Electric Ballroom, London

28^th November – XOYO, London

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow will be playing two London shows in December as part of The Prince’s Trust. It will be the singers’ first solo show in over 11 years. He will be supported by The Pierces. Tickets can be purchased from any of the following websites www.ticketmaster.co.uk, www.gigsandtours.com, www.stargreen.com. Ticket prices range from £40, £45, £55, £65 and £95.

5^th December – Royal Albert Hall, London

6^th December – Royal Albert Hall, London

Givers

Givers are heading out on a UK tour in November. Tickets are available now.

6^th November – Green Door Store, Brighton

8^th November – XOYO, London

9^th November – Academy 3, Manchester

10^th November – King Tuts, Glasgow

11^th November – The Sage, Gateshead

12^th November – Constellations Festival, Leeds

James Apollo

James Apollo is back in 2012 with a new album and in November is embarking upon a tour of the UK. Details below.

11^th November – The Shakespeare, Sheffield

12^th November – Sheppey Inn, Glastonbury

13^th November – Mother’s Ruin, Bristol

15^th November – The Slaughtered Lamb, London

16^th November – Gwdihw, Cardiff

18^th November – Gathered In Song, Newport

20^th November – Chapel Arts Centre, Bath

21^st November – Brel, Glasgow

22^nd November – Malt Cross, Nottingham

Jonathan Wilson

Having recently finished his stint supporting Wilco on their latest UK tour Jonathan Wilson has two live dates left of the year. Check him out on the following dates.

5^th November – Royal Festival Hall, London (supporting Roy Harper)

21^st November – Hoxton Bar & Grill, London

Matt Cardle

X Factor winner Matt Cardle is heading out on tour in 2012. Catch him on the following dates. Tickets cost between £26.50 and £28.00 and can be purchased at www.livenation.co.uk.

1^st March – Barbican, York

3^rd March – Corn Exchange, Cambridge

4^th March – New Theatre, Oxford

5^th March – Symphony Hall, Birmingham

7^th March – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

8^th March – o2 Academy, Birmingham

10^th March – Oasis, Swindon

11^th March – Guildhall, Portsmouth

12^th March – Cliff Pavilion, Southend

14^th March – Philharmonic, Liverpool

15^th March – o2 Academy, Glasgow

16^th March – City Hall, Newcastle

18^th March – Waterfront, Belfast

19^th March – Olympia, Dublin

22^nd March – o2 Manchester Apollo, Manchester

24^th March – St David’s Hall, Cardiff

25^th March – Colston Hall, Bristol

26^th March – Pavilions, Plymouth

28^th March – Dome, Brighton

29^th March – HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London

Milk

Milk’s new single Theme Park is released December 5^th. Check them out on their current tour.

3^rd November – Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow

4^th November – Bodega, Nottingham

10^th November – Koko, London (with Antlers)

11^th November – Constellations Festival, Leeds (Pre-Party)

16^th November – Heaven, London (with Neon Indian)

17^th November – Efes, London (with Summer Camp)

18^th November – Farmhouse, Canterbury (with Summer Camp)

19^th November – Green Door Store, Brighton (with Summer Camp)

3^rd December – XOYO, London (Kitsune Night Club)

15^th December – Hoxton Bar & Grill, London (Line of Best Fir Xmas Party)

Morton Harket

Morton Harket of A-Ha fame is heading out on a solo tour. You can see him at the following venues. Tickets can be purchased via www.gigsandtours.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

11^th May – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (0161 907 9000)

13^th May – Indigo at The o2, London (0844 844 0002)

14^th May – Symphony Hall, Birmingham (0121 780 3333)

Mr Scruff

Mr Scruff’s tour continues throughout November and December. Make sure you get your tickets.  Doors are open 9PM to 3AM.

5^th November – Band On The Wall, Manchester

17^th November – Potterrow, Edinburgh

18^th November – Arches, Glasgow

19^th November – St Andrew’s University

20^th November – Digital, Newcastle

25^th November – House Of Fun Weekender, Minehead

26^th November – Laugh Inn, Chester

3^rd December – Band On The Wall, Manchester

31^st December – Band On The Wall Manchester

18^th February – Koko, London

Nicole Scherzinger

Ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger is heading out on her first UK solo tour. Check her at the following dates and venues. Tickets cost £25.00 – £28.50 via www.livenation.co.uk.

19^th February – HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London

22^nd February – o2 Apollo, Manchester

23^rd February – o2 Academy, Birmingham

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Having released his debut solo album earlier this month and having played a handful of live shows Noel Gallagher has announced an arena tour for 2012. Tickets will be available from www.gigsandtours.com.

13^th February – MEN Arena, Manchester

16^th February – Odyssey Arena, Belfast

17^th February – The o2, Dublin

23^rd February – Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle

24^th February – SECC Hall 4, Glasgow

26^th February – The o2, London

1^st March – NIA, Birmingham

Orbital

Electronica outfit Orbital are set to release a new album in 2012. They will also be playing live dates. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

5^th April – Academy, Manchester (14+)

6^th April – o2 Academy, Leeds (U14 accompanied by an adult)

7^th April – o2 ABC, Glasgow (14+ – U16 accompanied by an adult)

8^th April – o2 Academy, Liverpool (U14 accompanied by an adult)

9^th April – Corn Exchange, Cambridge (No Age Restriction)

10^th April – Royal Albert Hall, London (No Under 5s and No Under 14s allowed in the standing arena)

Real Estate

Days, the new album from Real Estate is available now. The band will be playing a live show in December. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

6^th December – Scala, Lonson (www.gigsandtours.com)

Skrillex

Electronic outfit Skrillex are heading out on a headlining tour in February. Check them out at the following dates and venues.

10^th February – o2 Academy, Leeds (U14s must be accompanied by an adult)

11^th February – o2 Academy, Newcastle (U14s must be accompanied by an adult)

12^th February – Manchester Academy, Manchester (14+)

14^th February – o2 Academy, Liverpool (U14s must be accompanied by an adult)

15^th February – o2 Academy, Oxford (U14s must be accompanied by an adult)

16^th February – o2 Academy, Bristol (U14s must be accompanied by an adult)

17^th February – o2 Academy, Brixton, London (U14s must be accompanied by an adult)

19^th February – o2 Academy, Birmingham (U14s must be accompanied by an adult)

20^th February – UEA, Norwich (14+)

Woman’s Hour

New single from Woman’s Hour Jenni/Human is released December 5^th. Before this they will be playing two live dates. Check them out at the following venues.

6^th November – Lock Tavern, London

19^th November – 93 Feet East, London

The Wombats

The Wombats have added two new dates to their tour. You can now see them at the following dates and venues.

7^th December – o2 Academy, London

22^nd February – Brixton Academy, London

Released This Week

Ceremonials – Florence + The Machine

The Smile Sessions – The Beach Boys

Alfie – Alfie Boe

Under The Mistletoe – Justin Bieber

Lulu – Lou Reed and Metallica

A Very She & Him Christmas – She & Him

Happiness (Deluxe Edition) – Hurts

National Treasures: The Complete Singles – Manic Street Preachers

At Your Inconvenience – Professor Green

Long Live The King – The Decemberists

Welcome To Condale – Summer Camp