Music News: Monday 5th September 2011

Headlines

My Chemical Romance Fire Drummer

My Chemical Romance have hired new drummer Jarrod Alexander.  Previous drummer Mike Pedicone was fired after being caught stealing.

Mark Ronson Weds

Mark Ronson has married his girlfriend Josephine de la Baume in France this weekend.  Congratulations to the happy couple.

Free Downloads From Domino

Domino are offering two free downloads this week.  Download Trailer Trash Tracys’ Dies In 55 at the following link http://soundcloud.com/dominorecordco/trailer-trash-tracys-dies-in/s-MNmpr.  You can also download the new single from Real Deal, It’s Real by visiting the following link http://www.dominorecordco.com/uk/news/12-07-11/real-estate-announce-new-album–offer-free-download/.

Free Ticket Competition

Red Hot Chili Peppers have just released their latest album I’m With You and have announced a UK tour (for details see the Live Announcements below).  The band are set to play a one off intimate show for Radio 1 at London’s Koko on September 2^nd.  Tickets for this show cannot be purchased however two lucky fans will be selected at random to get the chance to attend.  For more information please apply at the following link – www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/shows/red_hot_chili_peppers.

Young Knives Free Download

A free download of Young Knives track Woman can be downloaded at the following address – http://soundcloud.com/pias/02-woman.  Go on, go get your free music on!!

Beyonce and Jay-Z Pregnant

Beyonce and Jay-Z announced that they were expecting this week at the VMA’s .  The singer proudly showed off her bump, revealing it as part of her performance.  This is the first child for the couple.

Dance For Madonna

Madonna is looking for a new backing dancer.  The singer has teamed up with the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project who will try to find her a new dancer to join her on her next tour.  Dance competitions will be held in over 50 countries and will be judged later this year.  For more information please visit www.facebook.com/SmirnoffGB.

The Xcerts Free Download

The Xcerts have covered Bran Van 3000’s Drinking In L.A. and are giving it away as a free download.  Click here for more details – http://www.musicglue.net/thexcerts/downloads/

Gene Simmons Set To Wed

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons is set to wed his long time partner Shannon Tweed.  The couple plan to get married on October 1^st.

Sir Tom Jones Ordered To Rest

Sir Tom Jones missed the final night of his extensive three month tour.  He was advised by doctors in Monte Carlo to cancel his performance due to severe dehydration.  Sir Tom Jones offers his apologies to disappointed fans.

Mel B Gives Birth

Mel B has given birth to a baby girl in LA.  This is the third child for the Spice Girl.

Mint Julep Free Download

Mint Julep are offering a free download of their track Aviary.  Get downloading!

Live Announcements

Beady Eye

Liam Gallagher’s new musical outfit, Beady Eye, has announced five date November tour.  The news come a week after his estranged brother Noel announced a tour for his new band The High Flying Birds.  Tickets for the gig cost £27.50 and can be purchased via www.gigsandtours.com or www.beadyeyemusic.com and are available now.

11^th November – Empress Ballroom, Blackpool

12^th November – o2 Academy, Sheffield

14^th November – o2 Academy, Birmingham

15^th November – Oasis Leisure Centre, Swindon

17^th November – o2 Academy Brixton, London

Beth Jeans Houghton

Catch Beth Jeans Houghton on her tour later this month.  Tickets are available now.

27^th September – Brighton Ballroom, Brighton

28^th September – The Railway, Winchester

29^th September – The Lexington, London

1^st October – The Deaf Institute, Manchester

2^nd October – The Duchess, York

26^th October – The Cluny, Newcastle

Connan Mockasin

Connan Mockasin has announced details of his new single and his September tour.  Tickets are available now.

2^nd September – Phantasy Sound @ Fabric Live (with Erol Alkan, Switch, Gesaffelstein & DURRR)

25^th September – King Tut’s, Glasgow

26^th September – The Deaf Institute, Manchester

27^th September – Sheffield Bungalow, Sheffield

28^th September – Bush Hall, London

29^th September – Start The Bus, Bristol

30^th September – Green Door, Brighton

Dave Hause

Solo album from Dave Hause Resolutions is due for release September 19^th.  Hause will be playing a series of live dates.  Tickets are available now.

27^th September – o2 Academy, Bristol

28^th September – Academy 2, Manchester

29^th September – Academy, Dublin

30^th September – ABC, Glasgow

1^st October – Northumbria SU, Newcastle

2^nd October – Rock City, Nottingham

15^th October – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

16^th October – University Great Hall, Cardiff

17^th October – Pyramids, Portsmouth

Def Leppard and Motley Crue

The two American rock giants Def Leppard and Motley Crue have joined forces for a UK tour this December.  Tickets for the event cost £45 – £47.50 and can be purchased via www.livenation.co.uk.

6^th December – LG Arena, Birmingham

8^th December – Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

9^th December – SECC Hall 4, Glasgow

11^th December – MEN Arena, Manchester

13^th December – Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield

14^th December – Wembley Arena, London

Glasvegas

Glasvegas have announced a six date autumn tour which will culminate in a hometown show in Glasgow.  Tickets are available now costing £16 – £17 via www.gigsandtours.com.

22^nd October – The Savoy, Cork

24^th October – Koko, London

26^th October – The Old Market, Brighton

27^th October – Club Academy, Manchester

29^th October – Leadmill, Sheffield

30^th October – Duchess of York, York

21^st October – ABC, Glasgow

JLS

Ahead of the release of their third album JLS have announced their new tour.  Tickets go on sale Friday 9^th September at 9am and cost £25 – £32.50 via www.gigsandtours.com.

15^th March – Echo Arena, Liverpool (0844 8000 400)

16^th March – LG Arena, Birmingham (0844 338 8000)

19^th March – Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff (02920 224 488)

20^th March – Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff (02920 224 488)

23^rd March – o2 Arena, London (0844 856 0202)

24^th March – o2 Arena, London (0844 856 0202)

27^th March – Capital FM Arena, Nottingham (0844 4124 324)

28^th March – Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield (0114 256 5656)

30^th March – MEN Arena, Manchester (0844 847 8000)

1^st April – Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle (0844 493 6666)

3^rd April – AECC, Aberdeen (0844 499 9990)

4^th April – SECC, Glasgow (0844 499 9990)

Katherine Jenkins

Opera star Katherine Jenkins has announced an extensive UK tour.  Ticket prices range from £27.50 to £75 and are available now via www.gigsandtours.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

7^th January – New Theatre, Oxford (0844 847 1585)

8^th January – Guildhall, Portsmouth (02392 824 355)

10^th January – Cliffs Pavilion, Southend (01702 351 135)

12^th January – Regent, Ipswich (01473 433 100)

13^th January – Regent, Ipswich (01473 433 100)

16^th January – City Hall, Newcastle (0191 261 2606)

18^th January – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow (0191 261 2606)

19^th January – Playhouse, Edinburgh (0844 499 9990)

21^st January – International Centre, Harrogate (0845 130 8840)

22^nd January – City Hall, Sheffield (0114 278 9789)

24^th January – North Wales Theatre, Llandudno (01492 872 000)

25^th January – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool (0151 709 3789)

27^th January – Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff (029 2022 4488)

29^th January – Symphony Hall, Birmingham (0121 780 3333)

30^th January – Symphony Hall, Birmingham (0121 780 3333)

1^st February – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (0161 907 9000)

2^nd February – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (0161 907 9000)

4^th February – Opera House, Blackpool (0844 856 1111)

6^th February – Colston Hall, Bristol (0117 922 3686)

7^th February – Pavilions, Plymouth (0845 146 1460)

9^th February – International Centre, Bournemouth (0844 576 3000)

10^th February – Centre, Brighton (0844 847 1515)

12^th February – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham (0115 989 5555)

13^th February – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham (0115 989 5555)

16^th February – HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London (0844 844 4748)

Manic Street Preachers

The release of Manic Street Preachers singles collection National Treasures is set for October 31^st.  The band have announced a one of performance in London.  Tickets for the event cost £22.50 – £32.50 and can be purchased via www.gigsandtours.com.

17^th December – o2 Arena, London

Marcus Foster

Marcus Foster is setting out on tour supporting The Pierces.  Foster will follow his stint with The Pierces with a headlining tour.  The tour which has been announced for some time has had to undergo some date and venue changes.  For the details please see below.  Marcus Foster’s debut album Nameless Path is due for release 26^th September.

7^th October – Leadmill, Sheffield (supporting The Pierces)

8^th October – ABC, Glasgow (supporting The Pierces)

9^th October – Academy 2, Manchester (supporting The Pierces)

11^th October – Concorde 2, Brighton (supporting The Pierces)

12^th October – Glee Club, Birmingham (supporting The Pierces)

13^th October – Shepherds Bush Empire, London (supporting The Pierces)

15^th October – Junction, Cambridge (supporting The Pierces)

16^th October – Waterfront, Norwich (supporting The Pierces)

17^th October – Glee Club, Cardiff (supporting The Pierces)

19^th October – Academy 1, Oxford (supporting The Pierces)

20^th October – Anson Rooms, Bristol (supporting The Pierces)

21^st October – Academy – Stanley Theatre, Liverpool (supporting The Pierces)

1^st November – Pivo Pivo, Glasgow (NB Venue change)

3^rd November – Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

6^th November – The Cluny 2, Newcastle

7^th November – Leadmill, Sheffield (New Show)

8^th November – MOJO, Liverpool (Liverpool Music Week) (New Show)

9^th November – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

10^th November – Joiners, Southampton (New Show)

22^nd November – Portland Arms, Cambridge

23^rd November – Dingwalls, London

24^th November – Bodega, Nottingham

25^th November – The Deaf Institute, Manchester

27^th November – Thekla, Bristol

29^th November – Hare & Hound, Birmingham (NB Venue Change)

Red Hot Chili Peppers

With new album released this week Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to tour the UK.  Tickets are available now.

4^th November – o2, Dublin

7^th November – o2, London

9^th November – o2, London

10^th November – o2, London

12^th November – SECC Hall 4, Glasgow

14^th November – Evening News Arena, Manchester

15^th November – Evening News Arena, Manchester

17^th November – Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield

19^th November – LG Arena, Birmingham

20^th November – LG Arena, Birmingham

Spector

Spector are hitting the road in their cleverly titled ‘Spectour’.  Tickets are available now.

11^th September – Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds (with Kaiser Chiefs)

17^th September – Split Festival, Sunderland

26^th September – Shepherds Bush Empire, London (with Slow Club)

2^nd October – Turner Galler, Margate (with Summer Camp)

12^th October – Nice N’ Sleazys, Glasgow

13^th October – A Nation Of Shopkeepers, Leeds

14^th October – Bungalows and Bears, Sheffield

15^th October – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool

18^th October – Roadhouse, Manchester

19^th October – Start The Bus, Bristol

20^th October – Shacklewell Arms, London

23^rd October – SWN Festival, Cardiff

29^th October – Battersea Power Station/Relentless Freeze, London

12^th November – Constellations Festival, Leeds

Summer Camp

Debut album Welcome To Condale will be released later this year and the band has announced a series of live dates.  Tickets are available now.

9^th November – Lancaster Library, Lancaster £10 (www.getitloudinlibraries.com)

10^th November – Mojo, Liverpool (Liverpool Music Week) (www.mojobar.com)

11^th November – Dog and Parrot, Newcastle £7.50

12^th November Constellations, Leeds (www.constellationsfestival.com)

14^th November – Joiners, Southampton (www.joiners.co.uk)

15^th November – Jericho, Oxford (www.thejerichooxford.co.uk)

17^th November – Efes, London

18^th November – Farmhouse, Canterbury (www.thefarmhousecanterbury.co.uk)

19^th November – Green Door Store, Brighton (www.thegreendoorstore.co.uk)

Twin Atlantic

After impressing the crowds at last weekend’s Reading and Leeds Festival Twin Atlantic are heading out on tour.  The band will also be releasing their new single Making A Beast Of Myself on September 26^th.  Tickets for their shows are available now and cost £8.50 – £10 and can be purchased via www.gigsandtours.com.

28^th November – CF10, Cardiff (0871 230 2360 or www.seetickets.com)

29^th November – Islington Academy, London (0844 477 2000 or www.ticketweb.co.uk)

30^th November – Haunt, Brighton (01273 606 312 or www.seetickets.com)

2^nd December – Academy 2, Birmingham (0844 477 2000 or www.ticketweb.co.uk)

3^rd December – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (0845 413 4444 or www.alt-tickets.co.uk)

4^th December – Club Academy, Manchester (0161 832 1111 or www.ticketline.co.uk)

6^th December – Central Station, Wrexham (0870 444 5556 or www.seetickets.co.uk)

7^th December – Cockpit, Leeds (0113 245 4650 or www.lunatickets.co.uk)

9^th December – Picturehouse, Edinburgh (0844 499 9990 or www.gigsinscotland.com)

10^th December – Academy, Glasgow (0844 499 9990 or www.gigsinscotland.com)

11^th December – Forum, Aberdeen (0844 499 9990 or www.beyondit.net)

12^th December – Fat Sams, Dundee (0844 499 9990 or www.gigsinscotland.com)

Released This Week

Playing In The Shadows – The Album – Example

The Sea – Melanie C

Portamento – The Drums

Nothing Is Wrong – Dawes

Hurricane/Dub – Grace Jones

Jeff Bridges – Jeff Bridges

In The Grace Of Your Love – The Rapture

Never Trust A Happy Song – Grouplove

Looking Up Feeling Down – Paul Wassif

Lights Out – Big Deal (Recommended)