Music News: Monday 2nd July 2012

Headlines

Baby News

Congratulations to Adele who is pregnant with her first child. The singer and her boyfriend Simon Konecki are celebrating the news. Congratulations also need to go out to Nathan Followill and wife Jessie Baylin who are also expecting their first child. Meanwhile Joy Williams of The Civil Wars and her husband, Nate Yetton, announce the birth of their first child, Miles Alexander, born on June 30th, 2012 in Nashville, TN. Baby and mama are happy & healthy.

Lauren Hill Court Case Continues

Lauren Hill has pleaded guilty to the charges of tax evasion. If Hill is found guilty, The Fugees singer could face up to three years in prison.

Final Edition of The Word

It is sad news from the world of print media. Music magazine The Word has announced that the August edition will be its last.

Flaming Lips Out Perform Jay Z

The Flaming Lips have broken the world record for most shows performed in different cities in one day. The title was formerly held by Jay Z. The Flaming Lips performed in eight cities across America.

Godiva Festival Cancelled

Yet another festival has been cancelled. The Godiva has had to be cancelled due to inclement weather.

T in the Park News

Pete Doherty has pulled out of playing T in the Park. The Libertines and Babyshambles singer has recently checked into a rehab facility in Thailand to help battle his drug addiction.

Motown Musical

Plans are apparently going ahead to make a musical of Berry Gordy’s life. The story of Motown will be co-produced by Gordy and hopes to hit the stage in 2013. In other musical news he story of the Spice Girls is being made into a musical called Viva Forever.

Album News

Those awaiting a new album from Snow Patrol will be waiting a lot longer than they thought. The band have admitted to scrapping their current recordings which were supposed to make up their
seventh album. In other album news Skunk Anansie’s long awaited new album will be released later this year. The album Black Traffic is a follow up to their 2010 release Wonderlunstre and will be followed by an extensive tour. More details on the European tour when we have them.

Hundred Reasons Split

Hundred Reasons have announced that they are over. They will be playing two shows in November which have been confirmed as the last ever performance from the band.

Live Announcements

Alabama Shakes

Alabama Shakes will be playing four UK dates on their European tour. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

12^th November – Academy 1, Manchester

13^th November – Barrowlands, Glasgow

16^th November – Coronet, London

17^th November – Forum, London

Clock Opera

Clock Opera have released details of their October/November tour.

20^th October – Gathering Festival, Oxford

22^nd October – Sugarmill, Stoke

24^th October – Cyprus Avenue, Cork

25^th October – Roisin Dub, Galway

26^th October – Academy 2, Dublin

27^th October – Limelight, Belfast

29^th October – The Kazimier, Liverpool

30^th October – Bodega, Nottingham

31^st October – Deaf Institute, Manchester

1^st November – Doghouse, Dundee

2^nd November – King Tut’s, Glasgow

3^rd November – The Harley, Sheffield

5^th November – The Haunt, Brighton

6^th November – Thekla, Bristol

7^th November – Waterfront, Norwich

8^th November – Heaven, London

Dark Dark Dark

Dark Dark Dark will be touring this summer.

18^th August – Greenman Festival, Powys

20^th August – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

21^st August – Captains Rest, Glasgow

22^nd August – Sneaky Petes, Edinburgh

26^th August – The Fleece, Bristol

28^th August – Brighton Ballroom, Brighton

31^st August – Moseley Folk, Birmingham

1^st September – End of the Road, Dorset

2^nd September – Electric Picnic Festival, Stradbelly

6^th December – The Forum, London (with Kurt Vile and Lower Dens)

7^th December – ATP Festival, Minehead (curated by The National)

The Gaslight Anthem

The Gaslight Anthem will be playing four UK dates later this year. Tickets are available via www.livenation.co.uk.

15^th October – o2 Brixton Academy, London

18^th October – o2 Apollo, Manchester

19^th October – o2 Academy, Glasgow

20^th October – o2 Academy, Birmingham

Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware will be touring in November.

5^th November – Sugar Club, Dublin

7^th November – King Tuts, Glasgow

8^th November – Sound Control, Manchester

9^th November – Cockpit, Leeds

12^th November – Concorde, Brighton

13^th November – Electric, London

14^th November – Thekla, Bristol

ME

See ME perform on their upcoming tour.

3^rd July – The Social, London

4^th July – The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool (supporting Arcane Roots)

5^th July – Rock City, Nottingham (supporting Arcane Roots)

6^th July – The Empire, Middlesborough (supporting Arcane Roots)

7^th July – Kasbah, Coventry (supporting Arcane Roots)

8^th July – The Soundhouse, Leicester (supporting Arcane Roots)

10^th July – Boiler Room, Guildford (supporting Arcane Roots)

11^th July – The Joiners, Southampton (supporting Arcane Roots)

12^th July – Cranford Arms, Milton Keynes (supporting Arcane Roots)

13^th July – Bristol, Louisiana (supporting Arcane Roots)

16^th July – Night and Day Café, Manchester (supporting Arcane Roots)

17^th July – Stereo 22-28, Glasgow (supporting Canterbury)

18^th July – The Flapper, Birmingham (supporting Canterbury)

19^th July – Barfly, London (supporting Canterbury)

3^rd August – Y-Not Festival

The Midnight Beast

Tickets for The Midnight Beast’s October tour are available via www.livenation.co.uk.

2^nd October – o2 Academy, Glasgow

3^rd October – Manchester Academy, Manchester

4^th October – o2 Academy, Leeds

6^th October – o2 Academy, Bournemouth

7^th October – Cardiff Uni Great Hall, Cardiff

8^th October – Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge

10^th October – Rock City, Nottingham

11^th October – Guildhall, Southampton

12^th October – o2 Academy, Bristol

14^th October – o2 Academy, Birmingham

15^th October – o2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Miss May I

Miss May I have announced details of an autumn tour.

30^th November – Club Academy, Manchester

1^st November – Classic Grand, Glasgow

2^nd December – o2 Academy 2, Birmingham

3^rd December – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

5^th December – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

6^th December – Garage, London

7^th December – Great Hall 2, Cardiff

Nicki Minaj

Tickets for Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Reloaded tour are now available via www.livenation.co.uk.

21^st October – Nottingham Arena, Nottingham

22^nd October – Manchester Arena, Manchester

24^th October – Echo Arena, Liverpool

25^th October – Newcastle Arena, Newcastle

27^th October – LG Arena, Birmingham

30^th October – o2 Arena, London

3^rd November – Sheffield Arena, Sheffield

7^th November – Cardiff Arena, Cardiff

Rancid

Rancid are touring later this year. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

28^th November – Mandela Hall, Belfast (0844 277 4455)

1^st December – Rock City, Nottingham (0845 413 4444)

2^nd December – Barrowland, Glasgow (0844 8444 747)

3^rd December – o2 Academy, Liverpool (0844 477 2000)

4^th December – o2 Academy, Newcastle (0844 477 2000)

6^th December – o2 Academy, Leeds (0844 477 2000)

7^th December – Academy, Manchester (0161 832 1111)

8^th December – The Ballroom, Birmingham (02476 601 678)

10^th December – UEA, Norwich (01603 508 050)

11^th December – o2 Academy, Bournemouth (0844 477 2000)

12^th December – o2 Academy, Bristol (0844 477 2000)

Richard Hawley

Richard Hawley has confirmed that Lisa Hannigan will be supporting him on his September/October tour. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

16^th September – Picture House, Holmfirth

17^th September – UEA, Norwich

18^th September – Pyramid, Portsmouth

19^th September – Dome, Brighton

21^st September – Pavilion, Bath

22^nd September – Institute, Birmingham

23^rd September – City Hall, Sheffield

25^th September – o2 Academy, Leeds

26^th September – Academy, Manchester

27^th September – o2 Academy, Newcastle

28^th September – Barrowland, Glasgow

30^th September – Engine Shed, Lincoln

1^st October – Assembly Rooms, Derby

2^nd October – City Hall, Sheffield

3^rd October – o2 Academy, Brixton, London

Royal Republic

Royal Republic will be touring in November.

13^th November – Thekla, Bristol

14^th November – Slade Romms, Wolverhampton

15^th November – Academy 3, Manchester

17^th November – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

18^th November – King Tuts, Glasgow

19^th November – o2 Academy 2, Newcastle

20^th November – Cockpit, Leeds

22^nd November – Waterfront, Norwich

23^rd November – Garage, London

24^th November – The Haunt, Brighton

Stealing Sheep

Stealing Sheep are playing plenty of summer shows so make sure you grab your ticket.

3^rd July – Hebden Bridge Arts Festival, Hebden Bridge

13^th July – 2000 Trees Festival, Cheltenham

14^th July – Kazimier Summer Garden Party, Liverpool

20^th July – Port Elliot Festival, Cornwall

22^nd July – Secret Garden Party, Abbots Ripton

4^th August – Standon Calling, Hertfordshire

10^th August – Kneedeep Festival, Lymington

17^th August – Greenman Festival, Glanusk

1^st September – Rough Trade East, London (Instore album launch)

1^st September – In The Woods Festival, Kent

8^th September – Bestival, Isle of Wight

15^th September – Festival No.6, Portmerion

Tashaki Miyaki

Tashaki Miyaki are touring in July. Grab your ticket asap.

21^st July – Secret Garden Party

22^nd July – Forum, Tunbridge Wells

23^rd July – Rough Trade East Instore, London

24^th July – The Castle Hotel, Manchester

25^th July – Boileroom, Guildford

26^th July – Luv Luv Luv Party @ Birthdays, London (with Splash and Violet)

28^th July – Escobard, Leeds

29^th July – Stereo, York

Tim Burgess

Tim Burgess is touring in October. Tickets are available via www.gigsandtours.com.

18^th October – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

19^th October – Oran Mor, Glasgow

20^th October – Deaf Institute, Manchester

22^nd October – Glee Club, Birmingham

23^rd October – Thekla, Bristol

24^th October – Union Chapel, London

26^th October – Workman’s Club, Dublin

27^th October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast

Released This Week

Echo Lake – Wild Peace

Ashes & Roses – Mary Chapin Carpenter

Communards – Communards

David Guetta – Fuck Me I’m Famous 2012

Foals – Tapes

The View – Cheeky For A Reason