Music News: Monday 5th March 2012

Headlines

Davy Jones: 30^th December 1945 – 29^th February 2012

Davy Jones, the lead singer of 60s pop group The Monkees has passed away. Jones suffered from a heart attack at his home in Florida. Public memorials will be held in England and in New York. The funeral service will be held in Florida. Since his death there has been a massive increase in the bands spotify playing, an increase of 3000%.

NME Awards Results

This years’ NME Awards took place on the o2 Brixton Academy this week. The best of British Indie stepped out for the event which saw some shocking performances and some deserving winners. See below for the full list of winners.

Best British Band (supported by Sonos): Kasabian

Best International Band (supported by T4): Foo Fighters

Best Solo Artist (supported by Rekorderlig): Florence + The Machine

Best New Band (supported by Boxfresh): The Vaccines

Best Live Band (supported by Carling): Arctic Monkeys

Best Album (supported by HMV): The Horrors Skying

Best Track (supported by Fender): Florence + The Machine Shake It Out

Dancefloor Anthem (supported by NME Radio): Katy B Broken Record

Best Video (supported by NMEVideo.com): Hurts Sunday

Best TV Show: Fresh Meat

Best Festival: Glastonbury

Best Film: Submarine

Best Music Film: Foo Fighters Back And Forth

Greatest Music Moment Of The Year: The Stone Roses reunite

Best Reissue: The Smiths Complete Reissues

Best Book: Noel Fielding The Scribblings Of A Madcap Shambleton

Hero Of The Year: Matt Bellamy

Villain Of The Year: Justin Bieber

Worst Album: Justin Bieber Under The Mistletoe

Worst Band: One Direction

Best Album Artwork: Friendly Fires Pala

Best Band Blog Or Twitter: @LadyGaga

Best Small Festival: RockNess

Most Dedicated Fans: Muse

Hottest Male: Jared Leto, 30 Seconds To Mars

Hottest Female: Hayley Williams, Paramore

Tupac Musical News

Casting for the music about Tupac Shakur’s life, Holler If You Hear Me has begun. The musical is set to debut on Broadway later this year.

Bez Will Not Be Twisting Our Melons Man

Bez has announced that he will not be reuniting with his Happy Monday band mates on their upcoming tour. He has said “I won’t be on the stage because my performing days are over. Basically I’m too old. I’m incapable of doing the job, I’m carrying too many injuries. All good things come to an end.”

Adele Tops Bowie

Adele’s weeks in the UK chart are set to surpass that of David Bowie. The Someone Like You singer’s album appears to keep winning awards and pushing musical record boundaries.

Best Coast and Urban Outfitters Clothing Collaboration

Beth Cosentino has created a range of clothing for the shop Urban Outfitters. The clothing collection is due to launch in May.

Johnny Marr Talks Politics

Johnny Mar has made the claim that he would reform The Smiths if the current government coalition steps down. We are thinking Win/Win. Come on Cameron, do it for music.

Lady Gaga Born This Way Foundation Launched

Lady Gaga headed for Harvard this week to launch her foundation Born This Way. The foundation speaks out against bullying. Other guest included Oprah Winfrey and co-founder Cynthia Germanotta.

Rolling Stones Photo Book

The Rolling Stones are going to celebrate their 50^th year anniversary with a book of photographs celebrating their history in the music industry. The book is set to feature over 700 pictures and will be published by Thames and Hudson.

Cypress Hill Defends Marijuana

Rap group Cypress Hill have led a march in America extolling the positive impacts of Marijuana use for medicinal purposes. The use of the drug has previously been legalised in 16 American states.

Cee Lo Green set for Vegas Residency

Cee Lo Green will be embarking on a residential stay in Las Vegas’s Planet Hollywood casino. The Fuck You singer has promised a spectacular show with showgirls and pyrotechnics. His residency will start in August 2012.

Monica and Brandy Reunite

Monica and Brandy are set to reunite on Brandy’s new album. The first time that the singers recorded a duet was in 1998 on their Grammy winning hit The Boy Is Mine.

Wilson Philips Anniversary Album

Wilson Philips are set to release a 20^th Anniversary album. The Hold On singers have revealed that the album will include cover versions from artists such as The Beach Boys and Mamas and the Papas.

Live Announcements

Alex Winston

Alex Winston’s new album King Con is released March 5^th. She will be touring in March and April.

20^th March – Deaf Institute, Manchester

21^st March – King Tuts, Glasgow

22^nd March – Hare & Hound, Birmingham

23^rd March – Thekla, Bristol

4^th April – XOYO, London

Alyssa Reid

Alyssa Reid is heading out on tour. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

11^th April – Borderline, London (0870 060 3777 – £10)

12^th April – HMV Institute Temple Room, Birmingham (0844 248 5037 – £8.00)

13^th April – Club Academy, Manchester (0161 832 1111 – £8.00)

16^th April – o2 Academy 2, Newcastle (0844 477 2000 – £8.00)

18^th April – o2 Academy 2, Liverpool (0844 477 2000 – £8.00)

19^th April – o2 Academy 2, Bristol (0844 477 2000 – £8.00)

Austra

Austra are playing three live dates in June.

4^th June – Optimo at Berkley Suites, Glasgow

6^th June – Soup Kitchen 150, Manchester

8^th June – No Direction Home Festival, Welbeck Abbey

Benjamin Francis Leftwich

October sees the beginning of Benjamin Francis Leftwich’s epic tour. Get your tickets from www.gigsandtours.com.

1^st October – Concorde 2, Brighton

2^nd October – Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

3^rd October – The Phoenix, Exeter

4^th October – Princess Pavilion, Falmouth

5^th October – Sin City, Swansea

6^th October – Academy, Bristol

8^th October – Town Hall, Oxford

9^th October – Northumbria Uni, Newcastle

10^th October – Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh

11^th October – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

12^th October – Ironworks, Inverness

13^th October – Oran Mor, Glasgow

15^th October – Varieties, Leeds

16^th October – Plug, Sheffield

17^th October – Irish Centre, Birmingham

18^th October – Junction, Cambridge

19^th October – Waterfront, Norwich

20^th October – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

22^nd October – Brickyard, Carlisle

23^rd October – Stanley Theatre, Liverpool

24^th October – KOKO, London

25^th October – HMV Ritz, Manchester

26^th October – Sugar Mill, Stoke

27^th October – The Duchess, York

29^th October – Central Station, Wrexham

31^st October – Roisin Dubh, Galway

1^st November – Cyprus Avenue, Cork

2^nd November – Whelan’s, Dublin

3^rd November – The Limelight, Belfast

Duke Special

Catch Duke Special on the upcoming May UK tour. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

15^th May – Glee Club, Birmingham

16^th May – Glee Club, Nottingham

17^th May – ARC, Stockton

18^th May – Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh

19^th May – Oran Mor, Glasgow

20^th May – The Wardrobe, Leeds

21^st May – Glee Club, Cardiff

22^nd May – Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

24^th May – Union Chapel, London

25^th May – Deaf Institute, Manchester

26^th May – St Peter’s Church, Ely

27^th May – Open, Norwich

28^th May – Exeter, Phoenix

29^th May – Komedia, Brighton

Ellen and The Escapades

Catch Ellen and The Escapades on their current UK tour.

5^th March – The Portland Arms, Cambridge

6^th March – Sumo, Leicester

7^th March – The Wheatsheaf, Oxford

8^th March – Boileroom, Guildford

9^th March – Royal Tunbridge Wells, Forum

11^th March – The Railway, Winchester

15^th April – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (Leeds album launch)

16^th April – The Lexington, London (London album launch)

17^th – April – Buffalo Bar, Cardiff

18^th April – Thekla, Bristol

19^th April – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

20^th April – The Berkeley Suite, Glasgow

21^st April – Cluny, Newcastle

22^nd April – The Castle Hotel, Manchester

The Heartbreaks

Debut album from The Heartbreaks, Funtimes is due for release 7^th May. To coincide with the release the band will be touring the UK. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

5^th May – The Wardrobe, Leeds (Live at Leeds)

6^th May – Ruby Lounge, Manchester

8^th May – The Joiners, Southampton

9^th May – Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, London

11^th May – The Rainbow, Birmingham

12^th May – Stealth, Nottingham

13^th May – The Victoria Inn, Derby

14^th May – Head of Steam, Newcastle

15^th May – Mad Ferret, Preston

18^th May – The Bowery, Sheffield

Kassidy

With new album One Man Army due out April 30^th and new single I can’t Fly out February 27^th we can see that Kassidy are very busy. However you can catch Kassidy when they head out on tour. Ticket details below.

10^th March – Academy 2, Liverpool

12^th March – Academy 3, Birmingham

13^th March – Jericho Tavern, Oxford

14^th March – Moles, Bath

15^th March – The Soundhouse, Leicester

16^th March – Fibbers, York

Other Lives

Currently Other Lives are supporting Radiohead on their tour however the band has announced details of four headlining UK dates.

4^th April – Village Underground, London

5^th April – Academy 3, Manchester

9^th April – No Direction Home Festival, Sheffield

10^th April – Parklife Festival, Manchester

Simian Ghost

The debut album from Simian Ghost, Youth, is due for release this week. The band will be playing four live April dates.

11^th April – The Soup Kitchen, Manchester

12^th April – The Captain’s Rest, Glasgow

13^th April – Joiners, Southampton

14^th April – Surya, London

Simian Mobile Disco

Check out Simian Mobile Disco on their April/May tour.

21^st April – Mixmag Live @ Village Underground, London

3^rd May – Concorde 2, Brighton

5^th May – Liquid Rooms, Edinbugh

6^th May – Simple Things Festival, Bristol

12^th May – Rainbow Warehouse, Birmingham

18^th May – Fabric, London

19^th May – Magnet, London

The Smoking Hearts

The Smoking Hearts new album Victory will be available for release soon. You can catch them on their upcoming tour.

6^th April – Hobos, Bridgend

8^th April – The George, Andover

9^th April – Harry’s Bar, Stoke

10^th April – Upstairs @ The Caledonian, Liverpool

11^th April – Karma Café, Norwich

12^th April – Avondales, Southampton

13^th April – Finns Rock Pub, Weymouth

20^th April – Soundcircus, Bournemouth

27^th April – Voodoo Rock @ Electrowerkz, London

2^nd June – Crash Doubt Festival @ The Showroom, Lincoln

Spector

Spector have announced details of their Spectour III. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

1^st May – Bodega, Nottingham

2^nd May – Oran Mor, Glasgow

3^rd May – Circus, Edinburgh

4^th May – Sound Control, Manchester

5^th May – Live at Leeds, Leeds

7^th May – Whelans, Dublin

8^th May – Limelight, Belfast

11^th May – The Great Escape, Brighton

12^th May – Boiler Room, Guildford

13^th May – Union Society, Cambridge

14^th May – HMV Temple Bar, Birmingham

15^th May – The Fleece, Bristol

17^th May – Electric Ballroom, London

2^nd June – Field Day, London

4^th June – Evolution Festival

9^th June – Parklife, Manchester

24^th June – Isle of Wight Festival

8^th July – T in the Park

15^th July – Benicassim

27^th July – Camp Bestival

Summer Camp

Summer Camp’s new single Losing My Mind will be released 19^th March. Catch them on their March tour.

13^th March – Louisiana, Bristol

14^th March – The Rainbow, Birmingham

15^th March – Arts Centre, Norwich

16^th March – Night and Day, Manchester

17^th March – Captain’s Rest, Glasgow

19^th March – The Harley, Sheffield

20^th March – Portland Arms, Cambridge

21^st March – Scala, London

Released This Week

Wrecking Ball – Bruce Springsteen

In My Dreams – The Military Wives

Secret Symphony – Katie Melua

How About I Be Me (And You Be You) – Sinead O’Connor

Giants – The Stranglers

Barton Hollow – The Civil Wars

Mountain Echo – Jodie Marie

Rise Ye Sunken Ships – We Are Augustines

Break It Yourself – Andrew Bird

Scars & Stories – The Fray

Troubled Times – Cast

Prisoner – The Jezebels

Tuskagee – Lionel Richie

Morning Parade – Morning Parade

Ex Lives – Every Time I Die

The Clearing – Bowerbirds

Angels & Enemies – Sound Of Guns

King Con – Alex Winston