Music News: Monday 6th February 2012

Headlines

Jack White to Release Solo Album

Jack White has announced details to release his debut solo album. The album Blunderbuss will be available in April. Jack is taking time out from his other projects The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather to release the album.

Don Cornelius: 27^th September 1936 – 1^st February 2012

Legendary producer of Soul Train died this week. The cause of death has been rumoured to be suicide. Cornelius’ legacy lies in the creation of TV music programme Soul Train which helped black culture and music to be accessible on a mass level.

Amy Winehouse Coroner Resigns

The coroner involved in the inquest behind the death of Amy Winehouse has quit the case after her qualifications came under question. This may mean that the case is re-opened. It is not the ability of coroner Suzanne Greenway that has come under scrutiny but her apparent lack of license to perform the role.

Olympic Band Line-Up Gets Bigger

The 2012 Olympic celebrations are looking to become a musical event this year. Stars are lining up to take part. Jessie J and Ed Sheeran are amongst the latest to announce they will perform. Tinie Tempah, Lana Del Rey and Jack White have also confirmed they will play the event that will take place in London this year.

Live Announcements

A Place To Bury Strangers

Check out A Place To Bury Strangers on their upcoming tour.

8^th May – Cargo, London

9^th May – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

10^th May – Sound Control, Manchester

11^th May – King Tuts, Glasgow

12^th May – Cluny, Newcastle

13^th May – Cockpit, Leeds

Clock Opera

Clock Opera’s debut album Ways To Forget is due for release April 9^th through Moshi Moshi/Island Records. The band will celebrate the release with an epic tour. Catch them throughout April.

11^th April – o2 Academy 2, Newcastle

12^th April – Little Rooms, Sunderland

13^th April – Fibbers, York

14^th April – King Tuts, Glasgow

15^th April – Cockpit, Leeds

17^th April – Harley, Sheffield

18^th April – Rainbow, Birmingham

19^th April – 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff

20^th April – Boiler Room, Guilford

21^st April – Portland Arms, Cambridge

22^nd April – Southampton, Cellar

24^th April – Scala, London

28^th April – Cellar, Oxford

29^th April – Green Door, Brighton

30^th April – Registry, Portsmouth

2^nd June – Dot to Dot Festival, Bristol

3^rd June – Dot to Dot Festival, Nottingham

4^th June – Dot to Dot Festival, Manchester

Crowns

Crowns will be touring extensively throughout February, March and April. Get down to see their show at any of the following dates and venues.

17^th February – Bunters, Truro

18^th February – Jericho’s Brasserie, Launceston

20^th February – Cavern, Exeter

22^nd February – The Old Blue Last, London

25^th March – Central Station, Wrexham (with Sharks)

26^th March – Star & Garter, Manchester (with Sharks)

27^th March – Rainbow, Birmingham (with Sharks)

28^th March – King Tuts, Glasgow (with Sharks)

29^th March – Stereo, York (with Sharks)

31^st March – Rock City, Nottingham (with Sharks)

1^st April – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff (with Sharks)

2^nd April – The Croft, Bristol (with Sharks)

3^rd April – The Lexington, London (with Sharks)

4^th April – Green Door Store, Brighton (with Sharks)

5^th April – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells (with Sharks)

6^th April – Fighting Cocks, Kingston (with Sharks)

Django Django

Check out Django Django on their upcoming live dates.

17^th February – Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich

19^th February – Stereo, Glasgow

20^th February – Deaf Institute, Manchester

21^st February – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool

23^rd February – Crawdaddy, Dublin

24^th February – Bodega, Nottingham

25^th February – Cooler, Bristol

27^th February – XOYO, London (Sold Out)

Fixers

Currently on tour supporting Kaiser Chiefs, Fixers have now announced an epic headlining tour. Check them out on the following dates.

2^nd February – Assembly Rooms, Derby (with Kaiser Chiefs)

14^th February – Academy, Newcastle (with Kaiser Chiefs)

15^th February – Auditorium, Grimsby (with Kaiser Chiefs)

18^th February – Academy, Manchester (with Kaiser Chiefs)

19^th February – Leas Cliff Hall, Folkstone (with Kaiser Chiefs)

21^st February – Guildhall, Portsmouth (with Kaiser Chiefs)

22^nd February – Colston Halls, Bristol (with Kaiser Chiefs)

23^rd February – Hammersmith Apollo, London (with Kaiser Chiefs)

11^th May – Joiners, Southampton

12^th May – Cavern, Exeter

14^th May – Buffalo Bar, Cardiff

15^th May – Thekla, Bristol

17^th May – o2 Academy 2, Oxford

18^th May – Institute, Birmingham

21^st May – King Tuts, Glasgow

22^nd May – Cluny, Newcastle

23^rd May – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

25^th May – Aunt Annies, Belfast

26^th May – Whelans, Dublin

27^th May – Deaf Institute, Manchester

28^th May – Bodega, Nottingham

30^th May – Scala, London

31^st May – Arts Centre, Norwich

1^st June – Leadmill, Sheffield

Gabriel & The Hounds

Gabriel & The Hounds are heading out for a UK tour. Check them out at the following venues.

23^rd February – The Hope, Brighton

26^th February – The Academy, Dublin

28^th February – Captains Rest, Glasgow

29^th February – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh

1^st March – Night & Day, Manchester

2^nd March – Truro, Bunters

4^th March – Notting Hill Arts Club, London

Happy Mondays

The original line-up of Happy Mondays have released details that they will be touring in May. Tickets can be purchased via www.gigsandtours.com.

3^rd May – o2 Academy, Newcastle (0844 477 2000)

4^th May – o2 Academy, Glasgow (0844 499 9990)

5^th May – Manchester Arena, Manchester (0844 847 8000)

6^th May – o2 Academy, Sheffield (0844 477 2000)

9^th May – o2 Academy, Bournemouth (0844 477 2000)

10^th May – o2 Academy Brixton, London (0844 477 2000)

11^th May – o2 Academy Brixton, London (0844 477 2000)

12^th May – o2 Academy, Birmingham (0844 477 2000)

15^th May – Olympia, Dublin (353 1 6792212/0818719330)

18^th May – Rock City, Nottingham (0845 413 4444)

Lianne La Havas

Lianne La Havas has confirmed she will be supporting Bombay Bicycle Club on their upcoming April tour. Check them both out.

8^th March – Coalition, Brighton (www.ticketweb.co.uk)

9^th March – o2 Academy 2, Oxford (www.alt-tickets.co.uk)

10^th March – Sugar Club, Dublin (www.ticketmaster.ie)

12^th March – Glee Club, Birmingham (www.livenation.co.uk)

13^th March – Scala, London (Sold Out)

15^th April – Corn Exchange, Cambridge (supporting Bombay Bicycle Club)

16^th April – Brighton Centre, Centre

17^th April – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

19^th April – Barbican, York

20^th April – Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

21^st April – Guild of Students, 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

New Order

New Order have announced four live dates. Get your tickets from www.gigsandtours.com.

26^th April – Apollo, Manchester

29^th April – Ballroom, Birmingham

2^nd May – Brixton Academy, London

5^th May – Academy, Glasgow

Ren Harvieu

Check out rising star Ren Harvieu on her upcoming live dates. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

8^th February – Ritz, Manchester (HMV Next Big Thing, XFM New Music Award Night)

15^th February – The Lexington, London

20^th February – The Globe, Cardiff (with Benjamin Francis Leftwich)

21^st February – Komedia, Bath (with Benjamin Francis Leftwich)

22^nd February – Shepherds Bush Empire, London (with Benjamin Francis Leftwich)

23^rd February – Academy 2, Manchester (with Benjamin Francis Leftwich)

24^th February – o2 ABC 2, Glasgow (with Benjamin Francis Leftwich)

1^st April – Ruby Lounge, Manchester

Tribes

Tribes album Baby was released in January and the band has now announced details of an upcoming tour. Ticket and venue details are shown below.

21^st April – The Haunt, Brighton (www.seetickets.com 01273 606 312)

22^nd April – Arts Centre, Norwich (www.norwichartscentre.co.uk 01603 660352)

24^th April – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth (www.seetickets.com 023 9286 3911)

25^th April – Thekla, Bristol (www.alt-tickets.co.uk)

27^th April – Shepherds Bush Empire, London (www.seetickets.com)

29^th April – Cockpit, Leeds (www.lunatickets.co.uk 0113 245 5570)

30^th April – Oran Mor, Glasgow (www.gigsinscotland.com 08444 999 990)

1^st May – Academy 3, Manchester (www.gigsandtours.com)

3^rd May – Academy 2, Liverpool (www.gigsandtours.com)

4^th May – Academy 2, Dublin (www.ticketmaster.ie)

5^th May – Stiff Kitten, Belfast (www.ticketmaster.ie)

7^th May – Leadmill, Sheffield (www.leadmill.co.uk 0114 2212 828)

8^th May – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (www.alt-tickets.co.uk)

9^th May – Academy 2, Birmingham (www.livenation.co.uk)

The Twang

Check out The Twang on their upcoming tour. Tickets are available via www.seetickets.com.

24^th February – Brickyard, Carlisle

25^th February – Oran Mor, Glasgow

2^nd March – The Fruit, Hull

3^rd March – Club Academy, Manchester

9^th March – DCAS, Chesterfield

10^th March – University, Derby

23^rd March – The Box, Crewe

24^th March – Sin City, Swansea

30^th March – Islington Academy, London

31^st March – Concorde 2, Brighton

Released This Week

Format – Pet Shop Boys

Kisses On The Bottom – Paul McCartney

Lonely Are The Brave – Maverick Sabre

A Different Kind Of Truth – Val Halen

Blues Funeral – Mark Lanegan Band

High Ceilings & Collarbones – Juan Zelada

The Singles – Goldfrapp

Yous Truly, Cellophane Nose – Beth Jeans Houghton

No One Can Ever Know – The Twilight Sad

Bones – Young Guns