Music News: Monday 10th October 2011

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Robbie Williams Was Not Back For Good

Gary Barlow has revealed that Robbie Williams has now left Take That again. The parting was amicable and all members have left as friends. Robbie will now be concentrating on a solo record.

Liverpool Sound City

Liverpool Sound City are now accepting applications from bands to perform at 2012s event. For more information on how you can submit applications to perform please follow the link provided – http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspxopportunity_id=105966.

Chris Brown Banned

Chris Brown has been denied access to the UK due to his criminal record. He was due to perform in a Michael Jackson tribute show. This is the second artist this week who are not able to appear. The Black Eyed Pease pulled out earlier this week.

Steve Jobs: 24^th February 1955 – 5^th October 2011

Steve Jobs, founder of Apple and the man behind the iPod and other various Apple products passed away after his eight year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bert Jansch:  3^rd November 1943 – 5^th October 2011

Folk guitarist Bert Jansch passed away aged 67. He founded the group Pentangle who he played with for seven years, and only as recent as August did he perform a reunion show with the band. Jansch was admitted into a hospice several weeks ago after his health deteriorated. He was suffering from cancer, which ultimately lead to his death.

Free Download from Black Cherry

Black Cherry are offering a free download of their track We’ll Never Know. Check out the song at the following link – http://soundcloud.com/theopr/black-cherry-well-never-know.

Free Download from David Lynch Debut

Unapologetically original film director David Lynch is set to release his debut album later on this year. He is currently offering fans the chance to download title track Crazy Clown Time free for a limited period via his Facebook page accessible at the following link – https://www.facebook.com/davidlynchofficial. Get downloading.

New release from Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth are set to release album Hits Are For Squares. The album will be accompanied by a DVD 1991: The Year Punk Broke. It is set for release October 31^st through UMG.

Free Downloads from Emily Barker and The Red Clay Halo

As well as entertaining fans on a new tour which includes solo shows and a spot supporting Frank Turner, Emily Barker and The Red Clay Halo are also being super generous and offering two – yes two – free downloads. Download their version of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face at the following link – http://soundcloud.com/emilybarker/first-time-ever-i-saw-your and download album track Ropes at the following link – http://soundcloud.com/emilybarker/ropes. For tour details please see the Live Announcements section below.

John Taylor Biography

Duran Duran bassist John Taylor is set to publish his memoirs. The rock and roll story of his life is set to be revealing, divulging unheard stories from life on the road and from touring with one of the most successful bands of the 1980s. The book is set for release Autumn 2012.

Free Download

Trophy Wife are offering a free download of their new track Canopy Shade remixed by Chad Valley. Download the track at http://soundcloud.com/stayloose/trophy-wife-canopy-shade-chad-valley-remix. The track comes from the forthcoming EP Bruxism.

Michael Hutchence Photography Exhibition

Unseen photographs of INXS frontman Michael Hutchence are being shown at a photography exhibition later this month. The photographs, taken by Chris Cuffaro will be on display at The Gallery Soho on October 20^th (private view), 21^st and 22^nd. Entry to the event is free. The exhibition coincides with the release of INXS – The Very Best album which will be released October 24^th.

Live Connection Launch

Live Nation launch Live Connection on October 11^th. Live Connection is aiming to be a platform for unsigned artists to get their music recorded in a professional manner and surrpundings. It also aims to promote live music in the UK. For more information please go to either of the following links – www.live-connection.co.uk, www.facebook.com/liveconnection, www.twitter.com/live_connection.

Free Download

Get Up Kids are offering a free download of their track Rememorable which you can download from the following link – http://snd.sc/oe0BBb. New track Rally Around The Fool is due for release October 10^th.

Live Announcements

Azari & III

Reckless (With Your Love),new single from Azari & III is released January 15^th and their self-titled debut will be released January 22^nd. The band will be on tour later this year.

27^th October – Digital, Brighton

28^th October – Freeze Festival, London

29^th October – Wax On, Leeds

31^st October – Fabric MEAT Gay Night, London

3^rd November – Blue Mountain, Bristol

4^th November – Magnet, Liverpool

5^th November – Crawdaddy, Dublin

6^th November – MTV Music Awards, Belfast

11^th November – Sound Control, Manchester

12^th November – Death Disco @ Arches, Glasgow

Capdown

Capdown are heading out on a UK tour. Ticket information below.

21^st October – The Fleece, Bristol

22^nd October – White Rabbit, Plymouth

23^rd October – Millennium Halls, Cardiff

24^th October – Academy 2, Liverpool

25^th October – Cockpit, Leeds

26^th October – Stereo, Glasgow

27^th October – Northumbria Uni, Newcastle

28^th October – Maze, Nottingham

29^th October – Institute, Birmingham

5^th November – Talking Heads, Southampton

6^th November – Koko, London

Clement Marfo and The Frontline

New single from Clement Marfo and The Frontline entitled Overtime, is set for release November 14^th. Ahead of its release the grime duo will be playing a series of live dates. Information of when and where they will be playing is shown below.

7^th October – o2 Academy, Leicester

8^th October – Founders Bar, Brighton

12^th October – The Venue, Southampton

13^th October – Level 2, Colchester

14^th October – Mojo’s Bar, Reading

21^st October – KCSLU, London

22^nd October – The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

28^th October – Moles, Bath,

29^th October – Freeze Festival, London

11^th October – o2 Academy, Bournemouth

Django Django

Django Django are heading out on tour. Make sure you check them out.

3^rd October – Royal Albert Hall, London (with Metronomy)

3^rd November – Pressure @ Thekla, Bristol

4^th November – Hooga, Chelmsford

8^th November – Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, London

11^th November – The Hope, Brighton

17^th November – Nation of Shopkeepers, Leeds

18^th November – The Other Rooms, Newcastle

19^th November – The Bowery, Sheffield

24^th November – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh

25^th November – Tunnels, Aberdeen

26^th November – Nice n Sleazy, Glasgow

Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo

Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo have been announced as support for MTTM favourite Frank Turner. She will support him on his November tour. Barker’s third album Almanac and will be released in November.

12^th October – Komedia, Brighton (0845 293 8480)

13^th October – Arts Centre, Bridport (01308 424 204)

14^th October – Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth (01453 833 320)

16^th October – The Jericho, Oxford (01865 311 775)

19^th October – Phoenix Arts, Exeter (01392 667 080)

20^th October – Fibbers, York (08444 77 1000)

21^st October – Guildhall, Gloucester (01452 503 050)

22^nd October – Leadmill, Sheffield (01142 212 828)

23^rd October – The Cluny, Newcastle (01912 304 474)

24^th October – The Musician, Leicester (01162 510 080)

25^th October – The Met, Bury (01617 612 216)

27^th October – Royal Albert Hall – Elgar Room, London (0845 401 5045)

28^th October – Bodega, Nottingham (01159 505 078)

29^th October – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (01132 752 411)

22^nd November – o2 Academy, Bournemouth (supporting Frank Turner)

23^rd November – Centre, Newport (supporting Frank Turner)

24^th November – o2 Academy, Birmingham (supporting Frank Turner)

25^th November – Barrowlands, Glasgow (supporting Frank Turner)

26^th November – Apollo, Manchester (supporting Frank Turner)

27^th November – Hammersmith Apollo, London (supporting Frank Turner)

FOE

FOE will be playing a one off show this October, make sure you get your ticket for her set. Tickets cost £5.50 and can be purchased via www.ticketweb.co.uk.

20^th October – Dalston Victoria, London

General Fiasco

General Fiasco are set to play several UK dates. Make sure you get down to their shows.

22^nd October – Academy 2, Dublin

23^rd October – Thekla, Bristol

25^th October – King Tuts, Glasgow

26^th October – Rainbow, Birmingham

27^th October – Academy 2, London

29^th October – Deaf Institute, Manchester

30^th October – Queens, Belfast

Goldheart Assembly

Goldheart Assembly are setting up residency at the Spice of Life, in the heart of Soho, London. The extremely intimate gigs will only have 80 tickets available per night the band are playing. Make sure you get yours early.

19^th October – Spice Of Life, London (www.wegottickets.com/event/130405)

26^th October – Spice Of Life, London (www.wegottickets.com/event/130402)

2^nd November – Spice Of Life, London (www.wegottickets.com/event/130404)

9^th November – Spice Of Life, London (www.wegottickets.com/event/130403)

Guillemots

New single I Don’t Feel Amazing Now is out for general release October 23^rd. The band have announced an extensive tour. Ticket details below.

30^th October – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

31^st October – The Old Market, Brighton

2^nd November – Phoenix, Exeter

3^rd November – Princess Pavilion, Falmouth

4^th November – Trinity, Bristol

5^th November – Stanley Theatre, Liverpool

7^th November – Oran Mor Auditorium, Glasgow

8^th November – Riverside, Newcastle

9^th November – HMV Library, Birmingham

10^th November – The Box, Crewe

12^th November – Fruit, Hull

13^th November – Cockpit, Leeds

14^th November – o2 Academy 2, Oxford

15^th November – Waterfront, Norwich

17^th November – Koko, London

18^th November – The Coal Exchange, Cardiff

The History of Apple Pie

New single from The History of Apple Pie Mallory is released November 14^th. Catch the band on their forthcoming live dates.

11^th October – Macbeth, London (with Teeth)

17^th October – Garage, London (with Male Bonding and Gross Magic)

23^rd October – SWN Festival, Cardiff

28^th October – Under The Bridge, London

16^th November – Single Launch @ Shaklewell Arms, London

28^th November – HMV Institute, Birmingham (with The Drums)

29^th November – o2 Academy, Newcastle (with The Drums)

30^th November – Metropolitan University, Leeds (with The Drums)

3^rd December – ABC1, Glasgow (with The Drums)

4^th December – HMV Picture House, Edinburgh (with The Drums)

5^th December – The Junction, Cambridge (with The Drums)

6^th December – Pyramids, Portsmouth (with The Drums)

8^th December – o2 Academy, Bristol (with The Drums)

9^th December – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London (with The Drums)

10^th December – The Ritz, Manchester (with The Drums)

The Hype Theory

Glory Days by pop rockers The Hype Theory is released today. The band will be playing a handful of live dates. Make sure you get down to see them.

7^th October – The Masque, Liverpool

10^th October – Cave Nightclub, Chelmsford (album release party)

11^th October – Wagon n Horses, Birmingham

12^th October – Classic Grande, Glasgow

13^th October – Bubbles, Ashington (free entry)

25^th October – Barfly, London (new date, replacing the cancelled London show on the 9^th)

I Break Horses

Having released their debut album Hearts earlier this year I Break Horses are set for their live debut. Tickets are available now for their December dates.

3^rd December – Soup Kitchen, Manchester (£8)

4^th December – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (£8)

5^th December – Cargo, London (£8)

Il Divo

Il Divo have announced details of their 4^th World Tour. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com and cost £85/£65/£55/£35 and can be purchased from Friday 14^th October at 9am.

1^st April – SECC – Hall 4, Glasgow

2^nd April – Metro Arena, Newcastle

4^th April – Odyssey, Belfast

5^th April – o2, Dublin

7^th April – Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield

8^th April – Echo Arena, Liverpool

10^th April – Intl Centre – Windsor Hall, Bournemouth

11^th April – Brighton Centre, Brighton

13^th April – MEN, Manchester

14^th April – LG Arena, Birmingham

15^th April – Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff

17^th April – Royal Albert Hall, London

18^th April – Royal Albert Hall, London

James Morrison

James Morrison has earmarked time in his schedule to tour his new album. He starts The Awakening Tour. Tickets cost £28.50 – £29.50 and are subject to booking fee. You can buy tickets via www.gigsandtours.com.

29^th January – Olympia, Dublin

1^st February – o2 Apollo, Manchester

3^rd February – Corn Exchange, Cambridge

4^th February – Guildhall, Southampton

6^th February – De Montford Hall, Leicester

7^th February – o2 Academy, Birmingham

9^th February – Hammersmith Apollo, London

12^th February – Cliff Pavilion, Southend

13^th February – Colston Hall, Bristol

15^th February – o2 Academy, Glasgow

17^th February – o2 Academy, Leeds

18^th February – Royal Centre, Nottingham

19^th February – o2 Academy, Newcastle

Juan Zelada

Having recently enjoyed much success heading BBC’s Radio 2 B list, Juan Zelada is heading out on tour.  Check him out at the following shows. Single The Blues Remain is released October 31^st.

9^th October – Communion @ Jericho Tavern, Oxford

16^th October – The Luxe, Spitalfields, London

27^th October – Communion @ The Hope, Brighton

28^th October – The Troubadour, London

1^st November – Communion @ Black Box, Belfast (supporting Ben Howard)

6^th November- Communion @ Mr Wolves, Bristol

9^th November – The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool (supporting Michael Kiwanuka)

11^th November – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells

12^th November – The Square Brewery, Petersfield

20^th November – Boiler Room, Guildford

22^nd November – Fibbers, York

24^th November – Dingwalls, London (single release party)

27^th November – Yardbird Jazz Club, Birmingham

1^st December – The Castle, Manchester

5^th December – The Cluny, Newcastle

8^th December – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton

McFly

McFly have announced an epic 26 date live tour for 2012. Make sure you get your ticket. They are available via www.livenation.co.uk and go on sale November 26^th. Tickets cost £27.50 and are subject to booking fee.

7^th March – Guildhall, Portsmouth

9^th March – City Hall, Sheffield

10^th March – o2 Apollo, Manchester

11^th March – New Theatre, Oxford

13^th March – Winter Gardens, Margate

14^th March – Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

16^th March – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

17^th March – o2 Academy, Leeds

18^th March – Victoria Hall, Hanley

21^st March – Guildhall, Southampton

22^nd March – Oasis, Swindon

24^th March – Pavilions, Plymouth

25^th March – Riviera, Torquay

26^th March – Colston Hall, Bristol

27^th March – Regent Theatre, Ipswich

30^th March – o2 Academy, Birmingham

1^st April – Engine Shed, Lincoln

3^rd April – UEA, Norwich

4^th April – Cliffs Pavilion, Southend

6^th April – Hexagon, Reading

7^th April – HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London

10^th April – Corn Exchange, Cambridge

11^th April – Guildhall, Preston

13^th April – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow

14^th April – o2 Academy, Newcastle

15^th April – De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Rock Against Riots

London’s Borderline will play host to Rock Against Riots, a show which is part of Xtra Mile’s ‘F**K the Fire’ campaign which was started after this summer’s riots. Tickets are available now.

19^th October – Borderline, London

Rock Sound Impericon Exposure Tour

Tickets for the Rock Sound Impericon exposure tour are available now via www.gigsandtours.com. Tickets cost £10 -12 and features artists Your Demise, Trapped Under Ice, Man Overboard and Basement.

4^th April – Talking heads, Southampton

5^th April – White Rabbits, Plymouth

6^th April – Great Hall 2, Cardiff

7^th April – o2 Academy 2, Birmingham

8^th April – Cockpit, Leeds

9^th April – o2 Academy 2, Newcastle

10^th April – Cathouse, Glasgow

11^th April – Club Academy, Manchester

12^th April – Corporation, Sheffield

13^th April – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

14^th April – o2 Academy Islington, London

Shaun Ryder

Shaun Ryder will be heading out on his Up Close and Personal UK tour. For more ticket information please visit www.shaunryderofficial.com.

10^th November – The Live Lounge, Durham

11^th November – Fat Sam’s, Dundee

12^th November – Ironworks, Inverness

13^th November – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh

14^th November – The Forum, Aberdeen

16^th November – The Welly, Hull

17^th November – The Nines Club, Burrow in Furness

18^th November – Tokyo Project, Lincoln

19^th November – Tokyo Project, Huddersfield

23^rd November – The Magnet, Liverpool

24^th November – Central Station, Wrexham

25^th November – Kasbah, Coventry

26^th November – The Factory, Manchester

28^th November – Fibbers, York

29^th November – Coal Exchange, Cardiff

30^th November – 53 Degrees, Preston

1^st December – Doncaster Dome, Doncaster

2^nd December – Guild Hall, Gloucester

7^th December – Sub 91, Leicester

8^th December – Debees, Winsford

10^th December – The Village, Dublin

16^th December – Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, Cleethorpes

17^th December – The Castle, Oldham

19^th December – Dingwalls, London

22^nd December – Highlight, Portsmouth

23^rd December – Sub 89, Reading

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