Following a successful tour with Duffy in the UK Fall 2008, Findlay Brown went to the states for a few spirited shows in February, and will release ‘Love Will Find You’ in the US, Spring 2009.

Watch “Love Will Find You” video:

Findlay Brown on amazon.com

Findlay Brown on amazon.co.uk

Former bare-knuckle boxer from Yorkshire, England, Findlay was heralded by many critics as the UK’s answer to Jose Gonzales when his debut album, ‘Separated By The Sea’, was released in the UK on Peacefrog Records in 2007. The release garnering much praise, including a 5-star review in the Guardian, where Dave Simpson described it as the most unlikely classic of the year.

‘Love Will Find You’ moves beyond Findlay’s earlier folk sound to a more ambitious – and soulful – place.

Produced by Bernard Butler (Suede), the album features songs that are lush and intimate, influenced as much by Phil Spector and Ennio Morricone as by Roy Orbison or The Beatles. His music is courageous, triumphant, challenging and otherworldly.

With a brilliant mix of dreamy imagery and a Star Wars-reminiscent holographic appearance, the video for Findlay Brown’s first single, “Love Will Find You,” offers viewers a voyeuristic journey which tells the tale of the ageless desire for love. “Love Will Find You” was directed by Joe Tunmer and produced by Ben Stern at GaiaNova Productions.

“…Beautific.” – Mojo

“Meloncholy, retro-psychedelic folk… The boy’s gonna go far.” – Elle

Findlay Brown March 2009 tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

8 Mar Fleur-de-Lys club @The Lexington London
20 Mar Top Of The Folk Festival (solo set) Rennes
26 Mar Academy 2 (supporting Ben Lee) Birmingham
27 Mar Stereo (supporting Ben Lee) Glasgow
28 Mar Academy 3 (supporting Ben Lee) Manchester

Findlay Brown MySpace

This week has belonged to Duffy. The talented Welsh songstress walked away with three Brits on Wednesday, including the showpiece award of Best Album for ‘Rockferry’. Congratulations to Duffy on her remarkable Brit Award feat and Grammy Award which she won earlier this month.

Not content with Brit Awards and Grammy’s, Duffy now has a flower named after her. The cleverly coined ‘Duffydil’ will be unveiled at the RHS show in Cardiff, April 14th.

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Il Divo head out on their all-conquering World Tour tomorrow, at Manchester’s MEN Arena. The UK leg of the tour features 2 dates at London’s O2, Feb 27th and 28th.

The new show is staged and choreographed by William Baker (Kylie Minogue) on a state of the art set, which offers fans the chance to sit within the staging and watch the show.

No doubt the show will feature tracks from their No.1 album ‘The Promise’ which has sold 3million records in just over 2 months, including 500,000 in the UK.

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Following Robert Plant & Alison Krauss‘ 5-award haul at the Grammy’s their album ‘Raising Sand’ has bounded up the US chart to No.2 this week. The Fray’s new self-titled album is still in the US Top Five this week at No.4.

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Karima Francis will open up for James Morrison on his forthcoming UK Tour. The tour overlaps her own UK tour, so she will be joining James Morrison on selected dates only. Karima’s single “Again” out March 9th has moved up to the Radio 2 A-List.

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Xenomania’s new soulful pop quintet Vagabond will be the main support for the whole of the James Morrison tour. Look out for their debut single “Sweat (Until The Morning)” out May 11th. They have just come back from LA where they shot the video for their single with Paul Minor who’s worked with Muse, Glasvegas and Editors.

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Elvis Costello will be doing a run of UK dates in April with the Brodsky Quartet, which features a show at London’s Barbican Centre, April 23rd.

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Just Jack’s hot single “Embers” was added to Radio One’s Playlist this week and is Sara Cox’s Record Of The Week. Jack plays a few club dates next month, catch him at London’s Cargo, March 10th, which will no doubt feature tracks from his new album ‘All Night Cinema’, out April 6, 2009.

Good afternoon. With the Grammy’s taking place next week (February 8, 2009) and Robert Plant & Alison Krauss announced to perform at the bash, what better time to stoke the Grammy fire and fill you in on the show…

The duo have been nominated for an impressive 5 awards including, Album of the Year, (for their Mercury nominated ‘Raising Sand’) and Record of the Year, for their stunning single “Please Read The Letter”.

Duffy will be in attendance on the night after gaining 3 nominations for Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (for “Mercy”) and Best Pop Vocal Album (for ‘Rockferry’). She will also be presenting an award.

Jason Mraz will be at the ceremony. He’s been nominated in 3 categories. Jason is up for, Song of the Year (for the irresistible “I’m Yours”), Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Best Engineered Album.

As well as the success in his homeland, Jason is finally receiving notable acclaim and success this side of the pond. His album ‘We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things’ broke into the Top Ten this week at No. 8. His worldwide smash-hit single “I’m Yours” is currently No. 11 in the iTunes chart, on course for the top Ten.

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Rufus Wainwright is speaking at the Oxford Union on Thursday (Feb 5th), Rufus will field questions in a Q&A session about his first, upcoming opera ‘Prima Donna’ which premieres at the Manchester International Festival – the world’s first festival of original, new work on July 10th, 14th, 17th (evening) and 12th, 19th July (Matinee) at Manchester’s Palace Theatre.

Rufus is also up for a Grammy nomination next Sunday for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (for ‘Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall’).

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In breaking news, Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet Tour goes back on the road this Summer. Already the No.1 biggest grossing tour in history for a solo artist, Madonna kicks off the tour at London’s O2 Arena on Independence Day (July 4th) and then Manchester’s MEN Arena (July 7th).

Never one to miss out, Madonna is up for 3 Grammy Awards too, for Best Dance Recording (for Give It 2 Me), Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (for 4 Minutes) and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (for 4 Minutes – Junkie XL Remix).

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Saddened by the loss of singer-songwriter John Martyn, Jersey Budd had some kind words to say: “John Martyn was one of only a few people to leave me absolutely spellbound by his musical genius. It turned out that I was the last person to ever be asked to support John. Whatever I achieve in music, this will go down as one of my proudest moments, and a great honour.”

Jersey continues to impress, and impress is exactly what he did on Wednesday at Water Rats. The singer-songwriter showcased songs from his stunning forthcoming album ‘Wonderlands’.

Jersey releases his infectious new single “Visions Of You”, February 16th.

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Russell Brand is currently on his 28-date, sold out UK tour, but due to phenomenal demand he announced a rare and simply unmissable, stand-up show at London’s O2 Arena, April 17th.

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Politics enthusiast Will Young takes to the Question Time hot seat next Thursday (Feb 5th). Will, who is a fan of the show assured us that he is swotting up on the hot topics of the day.

Will releases his last-ever physical single ‘Let It Go’ from the same titled album on March 2nd.

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Delta Spirit were impressive on Tuesday night at Borderline. The five-piece ripped through a storming set that included their irresistible single “Trashcan”.

They play their last London gig tonight at Koko (Club NME), before heading back to the U.S. They are playing SXSW in March before returning to the UK for more live dates. Their stunning album ‘Ode To Sunshine’ is released March 23rd.

Good afternoon. What a week it’s been! What with Obama’s Presidential procession and the world-haltering Inauguration, oh, and the Brit Award Nominations.

Here’s a look at the week that has been.

MBC artists received 6 nominations for this year’s Brit Awards on Tuesday. Duffy picked up four nominations (British Female Solo, British Breakthrough Act, British Single and British Album), a feat only matched by Coldplay.

Will Young celebrated his 30th birthday on Tuesday in true style with a nomination for British Male Solo. Will has been in Iceland filming the video for his excellent new single “Let It Go”, released March 2nd.

After scoring his first-ever UK No. 1 last year, Neil Diamond will battle it out for the International Male Solo award at the Brits next month.

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MBC artists were also on hand to welcome Barack Obama into the White House on Tuesday. Elvis Costello, Rufus Wainwright and Il Divo all played in what was a musical feast of epic portions, spread over 10 Inaugural Balls.

Elvis Costello headlined at the Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball on Tuesday evening. While Rufus Wainwright performed with Cyndi Lauper at the Gay Inauguration Ball, and Il Divo played at the Purple Ball.

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Il Divo embark on their World Tour next month. Starting off at Manchester’s MEN Arena, Feb 21st, 2009, the world’s most successful operatic quartet will play 11 UK dates.

They will visit 30 European countries along the way, this will be followed by a 3 month North American tour, before heading to south America, Australia and Asia later in the year.

Il Divo’s new show will be staged and choreographed by William Baker (Kylie, Jamiroquai). The state of the art set also offers fans the chance to sit within the staging.

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Just Jack’s hot new single “Embers” has been picking up more airplay. Lily Allen played the track when stepping in for Zane Lowe on his Radio One show this week. “Embers” is set for release March 30th, with his stunning new LP ‘All Night Cinema’ to follow in April.

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‘Rachel Getting Married’ opens today. Robyn Hitchcock stars as a wedding guest in the film and also plays “Up To Our Nex”, a track written for the movie. The song also features on Robyn Hitchcock’s excellent LP ‘Goodnight Oslo’, out Feb 9th.

Robyn sets out on his UK tour in February, which includes an unmissable date at London’s Union Chapel (Feb 12th).

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Karima Francis wowed the crowd at London’s Barfly on Monday. Karima performed an intimate acoustic gig, which featured a must-be-heard stripped-down version of Kings Of Leon’s “Use Somebody” and “Again” from her debut album ‘The Author’.

Delta Spirit tore through an incredible set at Water Rats on Monday, finding enough time to swap instruments on the way. Their hook-laden single “Trashcan” was released on Monday too.

The Fray return on Monday with the release of their stunning new single “You Found Me”. The track has been playlisted on Radio One and is featured on hit show ‘Lost’.

They are playing a special sold out date at the Scala, Feb 10th. They will be announcing details of a UK tour very shortly, so stay tuned.

The nominations for the 51st annual Grammy Awards were announced at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre, with MBC’s British contingent gaining a hatful of nominations.

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss continue to impress, and will compete in five categories:
- Album of the year (for ‘Raising Sand’)
- Record of the year (for ‘Please Read The Letter’)
- Best contemporary folk/Americana album (for ‘Raising Sand’)
- Best pop collaboration with vocals (for ‘Rich Woman’)
- Best country collaboration with vocals (for ‘Killing The Blues’)

Duffy also had an excellent night gaining three nominations:
- Best new artist
- Best female pop vocal performance (for ‘Mercy’)
- Best pop vocal album (for ‘Rockferry’)

MBC’s American artists also scored highly. After providing one of the night’s stand out performances, five-time Grammy winner John Mayer was rewarded with five nominations:
- Best male pop vocal performance (for ‘Say’)
- Best pop collaboration with vocals (for ‘Lesson Learned’)
- Best solo rock vocal performance (for ‘Gravity’)
- Best song written for Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media (for ‘Say’)
- Best long form music video (for ‘Where The Light Is – Live in Los Angeles’)

Jason Mraz also had a good night, gaining three nominations (song of the year, best male pop vocal performance, best engineered album, non-classical), while Madonna (best pop collaboration with vocals) and Rufus Wainwright (best traditional pop vocal album) walked away with one nomination apiece.

The Grammy Awards show takes place February 8th 2009.

Grammy Official Website

Madonna arrived in London last night when her acclaimed ‘Sticky & Sweet’ tour triumphed at Wembley Stadium. 74,000 thrilled to new hits “Candy Shop”, “4 Minutes” and “Give It 2 Me” while old favourites like “Borderline”, “Like A Prayer” and “La Isla Bonita” were given exciting new twists. Kate Hudson, Penelope Cruz, Fergie and Gwyneth Paltrow were among the worshippers. What a night!!

Sunday night’s 25th annual MTV Video Music Awards went down as one of the best ever, pulling in record ratings and introducing American television audiences to the inimitable Russell Brand – who won plaudits for a risqué, typically rock ‘n’ roll turn as host. According to Google Trends, “vma host” and “russell brand” were two of the top ten most searched-for phrases on the day of the awards.

Christina Aguilera provided the evening’s star turn with her scintillating performance of her spicy new single “Keeps Gettin’ Better” and a revved-up version of the classic “Genie In A Bottle” – both on the forthcoming hits collection “Keeps Gettin’ Better” due out this November.

If anyone finds a vintage Rickenbacker please call Peter Buck immediately!! This electric beauty was stolen after REM’s Helsinki show on Tuesday night. The guitar has been an instrumental part of REM’s arsenal since 1982. Any information that leads to finding the guitar will be generously rewarded – no questions asked. Email information to fanclub@remtour.com.

Will Young returns this weekend with “Changes”, the first single to be taken from his wonderful forthcoming album ‘Let It Go’. Both the Radio Edit and Chris Lake’s thumping remix are available digitally from Sunday 14th, with the physical single to follow on the 22nd. The remix has gone top 5 in the pop club charts.

Stereophonics have had a hectic North American tour so far. Last weekend they supported Oasis at Toronto’s V festival, Tuesday night they sold out Webster Hall in NYC where the cast of trendy hit show Gossip Girl including Chace Crawford were among those in attendance. Next week they conquer LA! Awesome new single “You’re My Star” hits the airwaves next week.

Martha Wainwright supports Goldfrapp at New York’s Radio City Music Hall tonight following in brother Rufus’ footsteps. He headlined the same venue earlier this year on his ‘Release The Stars’ tour. Catch Martha and her ace band on their 14 date UK tour next month.

Now that the VMA’s are over, MTV is readying itself for their European Music Awards which take place in Liverpool November 6th, 2008. Duffy has bagged 4 nominations while Madonna, REM, Christina Aguilera, Stereophonics and James Blunt have all been nominated.

Duffy has also been nominated for a MOBO Award – Best UK Female. What a glittering year she is having.

We can’t wait for the James Blunt tour to start next month with special guest Teddy Thompson.

Dave Edmunds joined the Stray Cats on stage at Brixton Academy Wednesday night for rocking renditions of “The Race Is On” and “Tear It Up”. This followed last week’s truly memorable showcase at the Gibson Guitar Rooms. His hits collection ‘The Many Sides of Dave Edmunds’ is out September 22nd, 2008.

And finally congratulations to Elbow for their Mercury Prize win. Nominated ‘Raising Sand’ duo Robert Plant and Alison Krauss were both on hand for the celebrations.

Some upcoming 2008 releases:

Sept 14th (Digital) / Sept 22nd (Physical)
WILL YOUNG- CHANGES (RCA LABEL GROUP)

September 15th
ROBERT PLANT & ALISON KRAUSS- STICK WITH ME BABY (ROUNDER/UNIVERSAL)

September 22nd
GUILLEMOTS- KRISS KROSS / CLARION (POLYDOR)

October 6th
JOHN MELLENCAMP- MY SWEET LOVE (UNIVERSAL) DIGITAL ONLY

October 13th
PRIMAL SCREAM- UPTOWN (B-UNIQUE)

October 20th
JERSEY BUDD- SHE CAME BACK (THIS FEELING/BANDSTOCKS)

October 27th (Digital) / November 10th (Physical)
STEREOPHONICS- ‘YOU’RE MY STAR’ (V2)
AIMEE MANN- THIRTY ONE TODAY (SUPEREGO/ADA)

November 3rd
CHRISTINA AGUILERA- KEEPS GETTING’ BETTER (RCA LABEL GROUP)
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT- COMIN’ TONIGHT (DROWNED IN SOUND)

ALBUMS

September 22nd
DAVE EDMUNDS- THE MANY SIDES OF DAVE EDMUNDS – THE GREATEST HITS AND MORE – (UNIVERSAL)

September 29th
WILL YOUNG- LET IT GO (RCA LABEL GROUP)

October 13th
JOHN MELLENCAMP- LIFE LOVE DEATH AND FREEDOM (UNIVERSAL)

October (DATE TBC)
THE KINKS- PICTURE BOX (UNIVERSAL)

November 10th
IL DIVO- THE PROMISE (SYCO MUSIC)
CHRISTINA AGUILERA- KEEPS GETTING’ BETTER – A DECADE OF HITS (RCA LABEL GROUP)

November 17th
STEREOPHONICS- DECADE IN THE SUN: THE BEST OF STEREOPHONICS (V2)

Despite the miserable British weather, summer time is in full swing, and its time to kick back relax and have some fun. We are all very familiar with the phrase ‘Living For The Weekend’, and now UMTV has put together a fresh and feel good selection of songs perfect for the end of every week.

‘Living For The Weekend’ contains a pleasingly organic and earthy collection of quality commercial pop music including the best cool rock and pop songs around at the moment including artists such as Amy Winehouse, The Kooks, Gabriella Cilmi, Sam Sparro, Guillemots, Duffy, Kings Of Leon, The Feeling, Amy MacDonald and Black Kids to mention just a few.

Whether you’re curled up by a camp fire, partying on a beach or rocking at a festival there is an anthem on here for everyone! Grab your guitar, some friends and an appetite for adventure and let ‘Living For The Weekend’ be the perfect soundtrack to your summer!

Release Date: 25th August 2008 Label: UMTV

TRACKLIST:

(Tracklist and information subject to change.)

CD1

1) Hard-Fi – Living For The Weekend
2) Sam Sparro – Black & Gold
3) Gabriella Cilmi – Sweet About Me
4) One Night Only – Just For Tonight
5) Black Kids – I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You
6) The Zutons – Valerie
7) The Hoosiers – Cops & Robbers
(8) James Morrison – Wonderful World
9) The Killers – Mr. Brightside
10) Razorlight – America
11) Kings Of Leon – On Call
12) Kaiser Chiefs – Oh My God
13) Bloc Party – Two More Years
14) Kasabian – Club Foot
15) The Fratellis – Chelsea Dagger
16) The Wombats – Moving To New York
17) JET – Are You Gonna Be My Girl
18) Pulp – Sorted For E’s & Wizz
19) Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
20) Paul Weller – Broken Stones
21) Groove Armada – Superstylin’

CD2

1) The Kooks – She Moves In Her Own Way
2) Amy Winehouse – Back To Black
3) Duffy – Mercy
4) Amy MacDonald – Mr Rock & Roll
5) OneRepublic – Stop And Stare
6) The Fray – How To Save A Life
7) The Feeling – Sewn
(8) The Futureheads – Hounds Of Love
9) Ian Brown – My Star
10) Jose Gonzalez – Heartbeats
11) Ryan Adams – Wonderwall
12) James – Sit Down
13) Gnarls Barclay – Crazy
14) John Mayer – No Such Thing
15) Beth Rowley – So Sublime
16) Panic At The Disco – Nine In The Afternoon
17) Rufus Wainwright – Rules & Regulations
18) Guillemots – Get Over It
19) Stereophonics – Maybe Tomorrow
20) Damien Rice – Cannonball
21) Newton Faulkner – Dream Catch Me

Living For The Weekend on amazon.co.uk

Succeeding where so many have failed, Welsh wonder Duffy is making her mark in the USA.

* Her debut album ‘Rockferry’ has gone straight into the Billboard charts at #4.

* It’s the highest selling international debut ever for Universal U.S.

* The album has been #1 at both Amazon USA and US i-tunes this week.

* Radio can’t get enough! “Mercy“ is the most added song on US radio ahead of established radio favourites Mariah Carey and Madonna.

* A spellbinding live performer Duffy received a standing ovation at her sold out New York City Apollo show. She also played storming sets at SXSW and Coachella earlier in the year.

* USA Today described her as “the most captivating singer to cross the pond in years”.

* In the last seven days she has been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen, Conan O’Brien, Regis And Kelly and Craig Ferguson. She has been invited back by Jay Leno within the month for the next single “Warwick Avenue”.

Meanwhile ‘Rockferry’ dominates the charts everywhere with physical sales of well over one and half million. ‘Rockferry’ is proving a huge success in Europe and is now gold in Germany, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway and platinum in Ireland and Switzerland.

In the UK it is double platinum and incredibly, hasn’t been out of the top ten since its release ten weeks ago. Her Somerset House show on 18th July sold out in 5 minutes.

Gorgeous new single “Warwick Avenue” is released May 26th, 2008.

Duffy will be back in the country later this month to launch her new sellout UK tour.

MAY 2008

Dates and information could change!

Sunday 25TH, CARDIFF, Great Hall.
Monday 26th, NEWCASTLE, Evolution Festival
Tuesday 27th, SHEFFIELD, Leadmill
Thursday 29th, MANCHESTER, Ritz
Friday 30th, LLANDUNDNO, Venue Cymru
Saturday 31st, CHELTENHAM, Wychwood Festival

JUNE 2008

Monday 2nd, GLASGOW, Abc
Tuesday 3rd, WOLVERHAMPTON, Wulfrun
Wednesday, 4th, LONDON, Shepherds Bush Empire

JULY 2008

Sunday, 6th, Wakestock Festival, Abersoch Wales.

Duffy review

Duffy – Rockferry on amazon.co.uk

Rockferry on amazon.com

Myspace
Duffy Official Website

There’s no mistaking that 2008 is shaping up to be an incredible year for OneRepublic. They already have two top five smash hit singles – “Apologize” and “Stop and Stare” – under their belt. Their debut album ‘Dreaming Out Loud’ peaked at #2 in the UK album charts, shipped Gold in its first week of release and has stayed in the Top Ten for six weeks straight.

Proving that there are more hits stashed away in their locker, this summer OneRepublic return with their stunning third UK single “Say (All I Need)” released June 2nd, 2008 through Mosley Music Group/Interscope Records. The B-side will be a striking version of Duffy’s “Mercy”, which the band covered on Jo Whiley’s Live Lounge.

Watch OneRepublic – “Say (All I Need)” video:

“Say (All I Need)” is a spine-tingling rock ballad, and is produced by Greg Wells. The video to accompany the single was shot against the romantic backdrop of Paris and features a cameo from rocker Chris Cornell.

OneRepublic will be playing a sold-out show at Shepherds Bush Empire on May 12th, 2008 having already impressed fans at their packed-to-the-rafters debut live show at Kings College London last month.

Also cementing their status in the UK, they’re confirmed to play this year’s Radio One’s Big Weekend as well as the Channel 4 stage at V2008 sharing the bill with artists like The Courteeners, Kaiser Chiefs and The Zutons.

“No need to Apologize for talent” – London Lite

“America’s Coldplay” – Daily Mail

OneRepublic on amazon.co.uk

OneRepublic on amazon.com

OneRepublic Official Website
OneRepublic Myspace

Duffy releases her new single “Warwick Avenue” on May 26th, 2008, the third track to be taken from her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Rockferry’.

The album has spent four weeks at number one and is now certified double platinum having shipped over 600,000 copies in the UK; it has recently been released worldwide.

Written by Duffy, Jimmy Hogarth and Eg White and produced by Jimmy Hogarth, this instantly memorable pop gem is one of the many album highlights. The stellar video that accompanies “Warwick Avenue” was shot in London by Daniel Wolfe, who also directed the video for “Mercy”.

Watch Duffy – “Warwick Avenue” video:

‘Rockferry’ went straight in at number one in Ireland, together with going top ten in Holland, Demark and Switzerland and it is currently doing well across the rest of Europe. Duffy recently played at SXSW, and is now set to embark on a highly anticipated sold out nationwide tour beginning May.

Duffy will also be performing as part of Radio 1’s Big Weekend this year. She hits the stage on Saturday 10th May at Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent.

Duffy 2008 summer tour dates are:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Duffy’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

May 2008

Sunday 25TH, CARDIFF, Great Hall
Monday 26th, NEWCASTLE, Evolution Festival
Tuesday 27th, SHEFFIELD, Leadmill
Thursday 29th, MANCHESTER, Ritz
Friday 30th, LLANDUNDNO, Venue Cymru
Saturday 31st, CHELTENHAM, Wychwood Festival

June 2008

Monday 2nd, GLASGOW, Abc
Tuesday 3rd, WOLVERHAMPTON, Wulfrun
Wednesday, 4th, LONDON, Shepherds Bush Empire

July 2008

Sunday, 6th, Wakestock Festival, Abersoch Wales.

Duffy – Rockferry on amazon.co.uk

Duffy Myspace
Duffy

TCT at The Royal Albert Hall DVD has been released. Packed with performances that capture the spirit of this unique event, including one-off collaborations between Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller and Razorlight and The Who’s Roger Daltrey, the TCT DVD is available from the Teenage Cancer Trust website (www.teenagecancertrust.org) at a special preview price. The DVD will be available on general release from all good retailers from 14 April, 2008.

All profits from the sale of the DVD will go to Teenage Cancer Trust, helping them to continue to build specialist teenage cancer units within the NHS for young people with cancer.

DVD Purchase Link

Watch video clips from TCT at The Royal Albert Hall (2006/2007):

WMV format:

Kasabian
Noel Gallagher
Paul Weller
The Who

RAM format:

Kasabian
Noel Gallagher
Paul Weller
The Who

TCT at The Royal Albert Hall DVD (2006/2007) tracklist:

The Who – The Seeker
Noel Gallagher – Don’t Look Back In Anger
Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller – The Butterfly Collector
Kaiser Chiefs – Take My Temperature
The Coral – Dreaming Of You
The Cure – The Kiss
Razorlight and Roger Daltrey – Summertime Blues
The View – Face For The Radio
Bloc Party – Like Eating Glass
The Bees – Got To Let Go
Gruff Rhys – Gwn Miwn
Judas Priest – Hell Bent For Leather
Kasabian – L.S.F.
The Who – Baba O’Riley
The Who – Tea and Theatre

Tickets to the April 2008 gigs at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale and are proving to be as in-demand as ever with Muse, Paul Weller and Duffy selling out within hours.

However, there is limited availability for The Fratellis and an evening of comedy with Noel Fielding and more exciting acts.

The TCT gigs were the brainchild of The Who’s Roger Daltrey CBE, patron of Teenage Cancer Trust, who has, over the last eight years, persuaded the best of British talent available across rock, pop and comedy to give up their time to raise money for this unique charity.

Each day in the UK, 6 teenagers will be diagnosed with cancer – that is over 2,000 diagnoses per year. TCT funds specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals, providing an environment where teenagers can get on with being teenagers, a positive environment expected to improve survival rates and ensure a better future for patients and their families.

TCT at the Royal Albert Hall, London – April 2008 shows:

Information could change! Go to the Teenage Cancer Trust Official Website for the latest news and information.

April 8 2008 Tuesday Madness with The Holloways
April 9, 2008 Wednesday Noel Fielding plus guests
April 10, 2008 Thursday A Special acoustic performance by Paul Weller and Steve Cradock with special guest Duffy – Sold Out
April 11, 2008 Friday The Fratellis plus guests
April 12, 2008 Saturday Muse plus guests – Sold Out
April 13, 2008 Sunday TCT Sessions with Joan Armatrading, David Gray, Newton Faulkner, Amy Macdonald

For more information, go to

Teenage Cancer Trust Official Website

The crowd was varied. There was a group of younger girls excited to see Duffy behind me and as I looked around there was a mix of all ages. With Duffy’s shows selling out, and having the current #1 album (’Rockferry’) and single (”Mercy”), it’s refreshing to see that her old school soul is drawing so much interest, as opposed to what seems to have become the norm – indie.

Duffy’s music sets such a mood that it’s strange watching her in a venue without seats. It’s easy to imagine a setting with tables and candles, like in the old black and white films. Keeping that in mind, her show is great for couples, first dates – and if you’re getting married, her CD would be perfect for the reception.

Duffy started out the set with her sexy, classic debut single, “Rockferry”. It was a great choice for an opening number. Radio favorite “Warwick Avenue” also sounded good. Other songs included “Serious”, “Stepping Stone”, “Delayed Devotion”, “Breaking My Own Heart” a slow, stripped down version of “Syrup and Honey” with Jon Green on guitar, “Tomorrow” and of course, crowd favorite and most anticipated, “Mercy”.

She’s fun to watch on stage – with her subtle (possibly choreographed!) moves, her band is tight – and what a voice.

Occasionally in between songs Duffy would mention her excitement of her album and single being at #1 in the charts. At such an early stage in her career, you can’t blame her for being excited!

For more information, go to:

Duffy on Myspace
Duffy Official Website

By: Jenny May – BandWeblogs.com

Welsh sensation Duffy, tops the album charts this week with her phenomenal debut album ‘Rockferry’.

Her album and single are simultaneously breaking records in a startling year that Duffy looks set to make her own.

Watch Duffy – Mercy video:

Duffy stats:

‘Rockferry’

- #1 album this week.
- 60,000 copies sold in a single day.
- Amazon pre-orders were the second highest ever.
- Certified platinum (300,000 +) after two days.

“Mercy”

- Only the third single to go to #1 on downloads alone and the first UK artist to do this.
- Fifth best selling single of the year so far.
- Sold over 162,000 in three weeks.
- Highest weekly sales for a number one song this year.
* Best selling physical single last week.

Website

Received a record of hits this month, with 5,467,254 visiting www.iamduffy.com

Tour

- Sold out Shepherds Bush Empire in twenty minutes.
- All dates on debut and second National tour sold out.

Rockferry on amazon.co.uk

Duffy “Mercy” video link

Duffy on Myspace
Duffy Official Website

Duffy is confirmed to play Wakestock Festival in Abersoch, Wales at Cardigan Bay on Sunday 6th July, 2008. Tickets went on sale today at 9AM.

Wakestock is Europe’s largest wakeboard music festival, having launched in 2000. This year’s festival line up sees Duffy play alongside The Streets, Groove Armada, and The Hoosiers.

Weekend tickets are priced at £85 plus booking fee. Weekend tickets including camping are priced £110 plus booking fee. Available from www.wakestock.co.uk.

Wakestock Abersoch is held on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. The festival is split over three sites – the main festival site at Penrhos, Pwllheli Marina which is the location for the main wakeboard competition and Abersoch Bay which is where the Big Air Classic competition is held.

Duffy and her band are currently on a sold out nationwide tour that continues until 11th March, with more tour dates added for May and June. Duffy’s #1 single “Mercy” is out now on A&M Records and her debut album ‘Rockferry’ is released March 3rd, 2008.

Wakestock Official Website

Duffy on Myspace
Duffy Official Website

Duffy and her new single, “Mercy” are the UK’s current #1 for a second week, on downloads alone!

“Mercy” is released physically today, February 25th, 2008. The single is the second track to be taken from Duffy’s debut LP ‘Rockferry’, due on 3 March.

Duffy was a good sport recently, and filled in for Alicia Keys last minute on Later…with Jools Holland (watch video footage), which aired Friday night on BBC Two.

If you want to catch her highly recommended live shows – be sure to get tickets before they sell out! Duffy and her 6-piece band will be playing nine new live dates for May and June, 2008. They’ll be performing tracks from ‘Rockferry’.

Tickets are priced at £14 plus booking fee regionally (except London , £16 plus booking fee).

MAY 2008

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Duffy’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

Sunday 25th, CARDIFF, Great Hall.
Monday 26th, NEWCASTLE, Evolution Festival
Tuesday 27th, SHEFFIELD, Leadmill
Thursday 29th, MANCHESTER, Ritz
Friday 30th, LLANDUNDNO, Venue Cymru
Saturday 31st, CHELTENHAM, Wychwood Festival

JUNE 2008

Monday 2nd, GLASGOW, ABC
Tuesday 3rd, WOLVERHAMPTON, Wulfrun
Wednesday 4th, LONDON, Shepherds Bush Empire

Watch Duffy – “Mercy” video

Duffy – “Rockferry” single review + video

Duffy on Myspace
Duffy Official Website