November, December 2009 UK tour dates

“Watch The Sun Come Up” video + remix on BandWeblogs.com

Following a series of his own live dates, Example has met his match and is about to join the UK’s mouthiest and biggest female superstar Lily Allen as the headline support on her UK tour.

The 17-date UK tour kicks off in Sheffield on 16th November, 2009 and runs through to 17th December at London’s Brixton Academy.

Example burst onto the scene earlier this year with the release of the demonic club track “Hooligans” and went onto to dominate the summer with the smash hit “Watch The Sun Come Up” leading The Guardian to label him ‘a brilliant pop tinged superstar in the making’.

Live, Example’s energy is limitless and his show is a no holds barred performance – his raps are razor sharp and his newfound love of all things pop comes through with killer choruses in tracks like the single “Watch The Sun Come Up” and the Calvin Harris produced “Time Machine”.

Fans will also be treated to a sneak preview of new single “Won’t Go Quietly” and hear some Example classics like “Me & Mandy” and “Dirty Face” as well as the most recently released and totally deviant “Hooligans” which earned Example the tag of ‘dysfunctional electro pop sensation’ by the NME.

Zane Lowe, Nick Grimshaw, Annie Mac, Judge Jules, Jo Whiley, Chris Moyles, Sara Cox and Pete Tong at Radio 1 all sing his praises, and Pete invited Example out to Ibiza this summer to perform on his live show with other specially invited guests Florence and the Machine and Pendulum. Zane also asked him to do a live PA during his show at Eden.

Buy Music:

Example on amazon.co.uk

“Watch The Sun Come Up” video:

“Watch The Sun Come Up” (Devil’s Gun Zeitgeist Remix) alternative video:

Lily Allen headline support – 2009 UK tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

NOVEMBER 2009

MON 16 SHEFFIELD ACADEMY
TUE 17 MANCHESTER APOLLO
WED 18 MANCHESTER APOLLO
FRI 20 BOURNEMOUTH BIC
SAT 21 PLYMOUTH PAVILION
SUN 22 SWINDON OASIS
TUE 24 BIRMINGHAM NIA
WED 25 GLASGOW SECC
FRI 27 LONDON BRIXTON ACADEMY
SAT 28 LONDON BRIXTON ACADEMY

DECEMBER 2009

TUE 08 DUBLIN 02
WED 09 LIVERPOOL ARENA
THU10 NOTTINGHAM ARENA
FRI 11 CARDIFF ARENA
SUN 13 BRIGHTON CENTRE
TUE 15 LONDON BRIXTON ACADEMY
THU17 LONDON BRIXTON ACADEMY

The new single “Won’t Go Quietly” will be released on 11th January 2010, followed by the eponymous album in April.

To get to know Example better go to:

Example MySpace

Example Official Website

The Maccabees ace new single, “Can You Give It”, is out this week, and comes backed with a brass band rendition of the song as a b-side on 7-inch.

The version is so good they want everyone to hear it, so it’s just been made available for free:

Download the Maccabees – Can You Give It (Dodworth Colliery M.W. Brass Band Rendition) for free at the Guardian.co.uk

“We had to do some B-sides,” says Orlando Weeks, the band’s lead singer told The Guardian.

“Quite a lot of the record touched on brass, so I thought it would be nice to go the whole hog. We didn’t want to get another lot of remixes. Everyone’s kind of heard enough of the rr-rr-rrrrow.”

If all that weren’t enough, the band were in the Radio 1 Live Lounge this morning, performing “Can You Give It” and a cover of Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow“: The Maccabees on Radio 1

Watch “Can You Give It” video:

Buy Music:

The Maccabees on amazon.com

The Maccabees on amazon.co.uk

The Maccabees Official Website
MySpace

In advance of their amazing new ‘Frozen Hearts’ EP and Glastonbury performance, bewitching acoustic duo The Smoke Fairies have landed a great support slot with The Dead Weather at tomorrow’s (June 24) sold out Forum show in London!

This is in addition to Radio 1 airplay from Rob Da Bank this week, and a BBC session which saw them net yet another famous fan in The Kinks’ Ray Davies.

The Dead Weather is: Alison Mosshart (of The Kills), Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age), Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs, The Greenhornes) and Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs)

Smoke Fairies
Frozen Heart EP
Released: 15th July 2009
Formats: 7″ and CD package/ Download
Cat Number: HEROES901
Label: Music For Heroes Records

TRACKLISTING
1. Frozen Heart* / 2. Fences / 3. Morning Light / 4. We Had Lost Our Minds / 5. He’s Moving On* (* = 7″ only)

For music and more information about Smoke Fairies, go to:

Smoke Fairies MySpace

The mighty Maccabees are about to return.

They’ve finished work on their new album and, as a taster, are giving away a blinding new track hot from the studio.

“No Kind Words” will be available to download from www.themaccabees.co.uk following its debut play on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 show on Monday 9th February, 2009 at 7.30pm.

The five-piece play their first live dates of 2009 with two club shows in London in February and an Xfm Presents at the Barfly on 5th March prior to their headline tour. They will play London’s Electric Ballroom, their first London headline since the triumphant sold-out Roundhouse show at the end of the Colour It In tour in 2007.

The Maccabees on amazon.com

The Maccabees on amazon.co.uk

The Maccabees 2009 UK tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

Fri 20 February LONDON MATTER, Wonky Pop 10pm-5am, £8 adv, £11 standard, £6 student
Thu 26 February LONDON, KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES McClusky’s 9pm-2am £7, £6 w/flyer
Thu 5 March LONDON BARFLY, Xfm Presents SOLD OUT
Thu 19 March GLASGOW ORAN MOR (Tel: 08444 999 990)
Fri 20 March SHEFFIELD PLUG (Tel: 0114 241 3040)
Sat 21 March COVENTRY KASBAH (Tel: 0871 220 0260)
Mon 23 March DERBY THE ROYAL (Tel: 01332 255 800)
Tue 24 March BRIGHTON CONCORDE 2 (Tel: 01273 673 311)
Thu 26 March CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION (Tel: 08450 50 8258)
Fri 27 March STOKE SUGARMILL (Tel: 0115 9454 593)
Sat 28 March LIVERPOOL ACADEMY 2 (Tel: 08444 77 1000)
Thu 30 April NORTHAMPTON ROADMENDERS (Tel: 0115 912 9000)
Fri 01 May EDINBURGH STUDIO 24 (Tel: 08444 999 990)
Sat 02 May LEEDS LIVE AT LEEDS (Tel: 0113 245 4650)
Mon 04 May BRISTOL THEKLA (Tel: 08713 100 000)
Tue 05 May LONDON ELECTRIC BALLROOM (Tel: 020 7403 3331)
Wed 06 May NOTTINGHAM RESCUE ROOMS (Tel: 08713 100 000)
Thu 07 May NORWICH WATERFRONT (Tel: 01603 508 050)
Sat 09 May MANCHESTER ACADEMY 2 (Tel: 0871 2200 260)
Sun 10 May BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY 2 (Tel: 0844 477 2000)
Tue 12 May CARDIFF POINT (Tel: 08713 100 000)
Wed 13 May SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY (Tel: 02380 632 601)

The Maccabees Official Website
The Maccabees MySpace

Cage The Elephant just released their self titled debut album on Monday (Relentless Records / DSP) and now they’re set to appear on Zane Lowe, Radio 1 in session at Maida Vale tonight (June 25)!

Tune into Zane Lowe on Radio 1 this evening to hear the band in session at Maida Vale.

Friday, June 27th, 2008 sees Cage The Elephant hit up FOPP in Bristol for an instore launch before heading to Glastonbury for a Friday night performance.

For further details please check:

Myspace
Cage The Elephant Official Website

Radio 1 DJ Daniel P Carter announces his own stage at this year’s Hard Rock Hell II Festival at Pontins, Prestatyn, and N. Wales on December 5th, 2008.

The Daniel P Carter stage promises to showcase the best new rock music around with sets from six up and coming new acts all of which are currently being championed by the DJ on his Radio 1 show. The stage will also be sponsored by Metal Hammer magazine.

Acts confirmed to appear include Canadian band The Cancer Bats, Textures, Johnny Truant, The Ghost of a Thousand and new Visible Noize Records signings The Plight and Cry for Silence.

Hard Rock Hell booker Seven Webster also of 7pm management said “I spoke to Daniel at last year’s event and we spoke about him getting more involved with the festival so it is great to have him hosting his own stage and introducing a fresh edge to this year’s event with acts like the Cancer Bats, Textures and The Plight.”

Other Acts playing this year’s event include Black Label Society, Thin Lizzy, Hawkwind, Clutch and The Wildhearts. Hard Rock Hell also picked up the award for best Rock Festival of ‘07 at the Golden Gods Awards after its first year proved to be such a massive success.

For a full listing of the acts and tickets go to:

Hard Rock Hell Official Website

BBC’s Radio 1 just world premiered The Verve’s new single “Love Is Noise” last night.

Here’s the quote: “30 seconds in and I’m blown away” – Zane Lowe

You can now stream it on their Myspace.

The US release date is August 19th, 2008 stay tuned for more information.

The Verve 2008 tour dates:

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

27 June The Eden Project Cornwall
29 June Glastonbury Festival Glastonbury
4 July Werchter Festival Werchter
5 July Bobital Festival Bobital
11 July T In The Park Kinross
12 July Oxegen Festival Dublin
16 July Italia Wave Festival Livorno
18 July Summercase Festival Madrid
19 July Summercase Festival Barcelona
9 August Summersonic Festival Tokyo
10 August Summersonic Festival Osaka
16 August V Festival Stafford
17 August V Festival Chelmsford

The Verve Official Website

“Opening up for The Cure is no small accomplishment, and after being handpicked by Robert Smith himself last year, 65daysofstatic join the list of artists that include Cranes, Mogwai, The Rapture, and Muse who have all been supporting acts…The songs felt very much alive, glistening and metallic, almost hard-edged and ethereal at times, but not quite so, and with dark, grungy garage echoing around it. Electronica blended and layered perfectly within magnificently intricate guitars and drums, what 65daysofstatic has been pioneering for quite a few years now….Like The Cure, 65daysofstatic, criss-cross so many different genres it’s unfair to just lump them in just one like post/prog rock or something like that. This is a band that loves to perform live, and they clearly show it.” – Buzznet’s “Pressed for Sound” blog

May and June have been busy months for Sheffield’s 65daysofstatic. The Cure have taken this bright and promising group all over North America, bringing their epic instrumental rock to arenas like The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, the Sasquatch Music Festival, and they just wrapped up their US tour playing NYC’s Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.

This past winter, while the group was resting between these massive tours, the band went into the studio to record ‘The Distant and Mechanised Glow of East European Dance Parties’ EP to accompany their 2008 tour dates. Comprising two very different takes on the The Destruction of Small Ideas track of the same name, plus two completely new songs, ‘The Distant and Mechanised Glow of East European Dance Parties’ EP answers the question “What happens if we put these instruments down for a couple of seconds and create a 16 strong choir from our own under rehearsed voices?” The result is a brilliantly executed single produced with the sonic exploration of their previous records, while pushing the band towards their dark and dance-club-friendly electronic side.

The EP was released on 65daysofstatic’s longtime label, Monotreme Records and when it landed in the UK it received an early spin on the national BBC Radio 1. DJ Dan Carter of BBC Radio 1 introduced “Dance Parties (Mechanised)” as the “hottest record in the world right now!”

65daysofstatic Downloads:

“Dance Parties (Mechanised)” MP3

“Dance Parties (Distant)” MP3

To further enhance the euphoric auditory and visual experience that comes with this striking EP, 65daysofstatic invite fans to remix “Dance Parties” in real time via an interactive website they developed. By toggling the mouse throughout the screen, the music mix changes beats, vocals, guitars, layered effects, and other facets of the song which can only be explored and discovered with personal interaction.

Remix “Dance Parties” with your mouse

The group has also commissioned Dave Holloway, their long time visual director, to create the static filled images of a mysterious dance club in their “Dance Parties (Distant)” music video.

Watch “Dance Parties (Distant)” video:

The group has run out of roads to travel in the US for now, but after the American release of The Distant and Mechanised Glow of East European Dance Parties EP we are welcomed into their hopeful future.

Photo Credit: Steve Gullick

Monotreme Records

Myspace
65daysofstatic Official Website

A one-man assembly of bold and vibrant caricatures in sound; The Voluntary Butler Scheme makes its debut with the EP ‘Trading Things In’ released on The Lowest Layer Of The Trifle Recordings.

22-year-old Rob Jones aka The Voluntary Butler Scheme takes a wry look at life’s shortcomings and styles a plasticine pop of ruggedly organic and excitingly abstract songs.

Opening track “Trading Things In” is lyrically vivid English-summer pop. With ambitiously realised harmonies, and pleasingly shabby arrangement, it recognises the truly defining symptoms of love and devotion; Broccoli, running shoes and bad MP3 playlists.

With “The Eiffel Tower And The BT Tower”, Rob welcomes a swinging, ska inflected Motown group into his Midland home, “The BT Tower is the first thing that catches your eye when you go into Birmingham. Some sort of warped Midlands’ pride made me want to put it in the title.”

The apparent pop soul whimsy of “Hot Air Balloon Heart”, shares the eccentric gifts of Nilsson and more immediately Gruff Rhys, as it spins classic songwriting into new, surreal and otherworldly shapes – “I’ve been dreaming of you so often, makes my hot air balloon heart soften…”

Hailing from Stourbridge, Rob’s inauguration as a solo artist was inspired – albeit indirectly – by fellow mid-lander Pato Banton. Under the misapprehension that collaboration with the lyrical toaster might be on the cards, Rob wrote and recorded an album’s worth of songs. When the partnership inevitably came to naught, Rob set about filling in the gaps with his harmonica and The Voluntary Butler Scheme was born.

Calling forward his own proverb “a bass drum on the back is worth two on the floor”, Rob now tours with a collection of keyboards, guitars, kick drum and percussive accoutrements, recreating his progressive pop opuses as a one man band, most recently alongside Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong and Duke Special.

Having garnered the support of Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music, Rob was scheduled for a Huw Stephens session broadcast on 18th June and a Marc Riley session on 16th July, 2008.

Watch “Trading Things In” video:

The video was filmed by James Copeman, the director behind Laura Marling’s “Ghosts” and “My Manic And I”, Mystery Jets “Young Love” and “Flakes”, Noah And The Whale “Shape Of My Heart” and “Five Years Time” and Emmy The Great “Gaberiel”.

July 2008 Live Dates:

July 9th, 2008 London, The Slaughtered Lamb
19th Suffolk, Latitude Festival (Introducing Stage)
26th Ripley, Indietracks Festival

The Voluntary Butler Scheme Myspace

DJ Disciple aka David Banks started out playing underground parties in New York, and since then has become one of the busiest DJs in the world. He’s worked in more clubs in the UK than any American DJ before, and has played clubs around the world.

Not only is DJ Disciple busy being a traveling DJ, his work has appeared in movies, he’s done remixes for several artists and more recently, his latest single, “Work It Out” has been receiving airplay on Radio 1 as well as being played by internationally acclaimed DJs.

“Work It Out” is the debut single set for release in the UK on House Trained Records June 2, 2008. The song features Dawn Tallman and the single includes funky mixes by Mischa Daniels, Klaas, Whelan & Di Scala and more. I’m really digging the Klaas Mix and the Allister Whitehead Full Circle Remix.

Something tells me that those who don’t frequent the clubs on a regular basis are going to start hearing more from DJ Disciple. He’s already been played on UK radio, and now with the “Work It Out” release and video to go with it, this song will be his intro into many more people’s homes – and cars this summer 2008.

For some reason, the DJ life has always been a mystery to me, and an interesting topic of conversation amongst fellow musicians. A few years ago it seemed there were more bands feeling the pressure of DJs squeezing onto their turf…but over time I think the dust may have settled a bit and some musicians are even out there DJing themselves, when they’re not playing music. Personally, I think it would be great to work with a DJ someday – it would be interesting to hear some of my songs remixed by a pro!

Anyone with the opportunity to go to a club where DJ Disciple is playing should. Throw away any inhibitions that you may have and just lose yourself to the music!

DJ Disciple – Work It Out on amazon.co.uk

DJ Disciple Myspace

By: Jenny May – BandWeblogs.com

They were just on Live Lounge with Jo Whiley, and while on the show they also did a live version of their new single, “Falling Out Of Reach” – which comes out next Monday. The video for “Falling Out Of Reach” stars Sir Ian McKellen.

You can listen to the “Black & Gold” cover on YouTube. It’s audio with some cool pictures of the band along with it:

Guillemots – Black & Gold

The whole show is on the Radio 1 Live Lounge site.

Guillemots – Red on amazon.co.uk

Guillemots Official Website
Guillemots on Myspace

By: Jenny May – BandWeblogs.com

Fresh from their sold-out Look Me In The Eyes tour of the USA, teen-sensations the Jonas Brothers have announced they will bring their power pop anthems live to Europe, joining Avril Lavigne in 23 cities across the continent.

Straight from the platinum success of their self-titled album released in August 2007, this exciting addition to the show’s line-up will let European fans experience the band live for the very first time.

Phil Bowdery, EVP of Live Nation Touring in Europe said “This band is going to be the success story of the year. Having seen the reactions of their fans in the States, we are very excited to be working with a band who have such a great future ahead of them.”

“This will be our first opportunity to play live for our fans in Europe and we really can’t wait to visit every city.” said the band.

The Jonas Brothers caused chaos when they visited the Radio 1 studios in London and wrestled Nick Grimshaw (the video with Nick Grimshaw (watch) has racked up thousands of plays and 31 honours on YouTube already).

After the wrestle, the boys grabbed their guitars and played an acoustic version of debut UK single “S.O.S” for around 100 screaming fans waiting outside Radio 1:

Watch the Jonas Brothers – “S.O.S” video at Radio 1:

The Jonas Brothers join Avril Lavigne on her 2008 European tour and can be seen performing at the following tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Avril Lavigne and the Jonas Brothers’ Official Websites for the latest tour dates and information.

May 2008

Mon 26/05 Glasgow Academy
Tue 27/05 Glasgow Academy
Thu 29/05 Manchester MEN
Fri 30/05 Birmingham NEC
Sat 31/05 Cardiff CIA

June 2008

Tue 03/06 Bournemouth BIC
Wed 04/06 London The O2
Fri 06/06 Dublin RDS Simmondscourt
Sat 07/06 Belfast Odyssey Arena
Mon 09/06 Luxembourg Rockhal
Tue 10/06 Paris Zenith
Fri 13/06 Milan Datchforum
Sat 14/06 Monaco Grimaldi Forum Hall
Sun 15/06 Barcelona Pavello Olimpic Badalona
Tue 17/06 Munich Zenith
Wed 18/06 Dusseldorf Philipshalle
Fri 20/06 Amsterdam HMH
Sat 21/06 Brussels Forest National
Sun 22/06 Mannheim Rosengarten
Mon 23/06 Dresden Junge Garde
Tue 24/06 Berlin Columbiahalle
Thu 26/06 Copenhagen KB Hal
Sat 28/06 Stockholm Annexe

For ticket information, go to:
Live Nation or 0844 576 5483
(All tickets subject to a booking fee)

Jonas Brothers on amazon.co.uk

Jonas Brothers on amazon.com

Jonas Brothers

Widely tipped as one of the emerging talents of 2008, Manchester, England based singer-songwriter Doug Walker will release his debut single “The Mystery” March 10th, 2008 on Warner Brothers Records. The single will also be available as a digital download.

“The Mystery” has already proved to be Doug Walker’s breakthrough moment. Walker hit upon a plan to head down to Radio 1 early in the morning to hand out copies of his self-released single “The Mystery” to staff arriving for the day. In amongst the runners, cleaners and security staff who would inevitably find a copy of the single thrust into their hands, Walker hoped a few copies would find themselves in the ownership of some more influential figures.

As Chris Moyles arrived to prepare for his breakfast show, another copy of “The Mystery” was gone. Moyles subsequently played “The Mystery” that very morning and received such an overwhelmingly positive public reaction that he played it twice more, eventually giving Doug Walker thirty minutes coverage before a primetime audience.

What followed was the biggest whirlwind of Walker’s life and, just six week later, he had inked a deal with Warner Bros. Records. Two months later, his debut album ‘Fear Together’ (due out on April 7th) was finalised.

Watch Doug Walker – “The Mystery” video:

Recorded in London and New York with producer Danton Supple (Coldplay) and Michael Brauer (Jeff Buckley, KT Tunstall, The Kooks) on mixing duties, ‘Fear Together’ showcases songs that Walker has lived with and others that are newly written. Aside from “The Mystery”, Walker excels with the likes of “Shine”, “Shed A Little Light” and “Obstacles” – immediately captivating gems that he describes simply as being about “love, faith and just making it through.”

You can catch Doug Walker’s live show when he undertakes a residency at London’s Water Rats. He’s playing at the venue tonight, February 12th, 2008. He plays Manchester’s Night & Day on February 15th before heading to Texas to play SXSW! More dates below.

Doug Walker 2008 tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Doug Walker’s website for the latest tour dates and information.

23 February 2008 Tripod (Acoustic show supporting SEASICK STEVE), DUBLIN
25 February 2008 Freebutt (with Sarabeth Tucek), Brighton
27 February 2008 Glee Club (with Sarabeth Tucek), Birmingham
28 February 2008 Night & Day Cafe (with Sarabeth Tucek), Manchester
29 February 2008 Brudenell Social Club (with Sarabeth Tucek), LEEDS
1 March 2008 Doghouse(with Sarabeth Tucek), DUNDEE
3 March 2008 Fibbers (with Sarabeth Tucek), York
4 March 2008 Arts Centre (with Sarabeth Tucek), Norwich
6 March 2008 Upstairs @ Whelan’s (with Sarabeth Tucek), Dublin
12 March 2008 SXSW, Austin, Texas
13 March 2008 SXSW, Austin, Texas
14 March 2008 SXSW, Austn, Texas
15 March 2008 SXSW, Austin, Texas
16 March 2008 SXSW, Austin, Texas

For more information and music, go to:

Doug Walker on Myspace

Guillemots’ new single “Get Over It” makes its Radio 1 debut on Zane Lowe’s show, Tuesday 29th, 2008 – so be sure to tune in.

They’ll be previewing tracks from the white-hot new LP ‘Red’, set for release on March 24th.

Upcoming Shows: Manchester’s Ritz (March 9th), Oxford Academy (March 10th) and London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire (March 11th).

Guillemots Official Website

Duffy is possibly the most exciting prospect for the next year. Her ascent from the Llyn Peninsula to 2008’s pole position continues on February 25th, 2008 when the 23-year old artist releases her rapturous new single “Mercy”. A statuesque soul gem propelled by rich, torch song vocals, it’s the second track to be taken from the eagerly anticipated debut LP ‘Rockferry’, March 3rd, and seals a dynamic arrival.

A masterclass in mature, resonant pop, “Mercy’s” hook-laden bassline hails straight from the Motown canon. Written by Duffy with Steve Booker, who produced the track, it’s a highlight of her recent standout performances on BBC2’s Later with Jools Holland & Radio 2’s Music Club.

Watch Duffy performing “Mercy” on Later with Jools Holland video:

“Mercy” follows the critically acclaimed, Bernard Butler-produced debut single “Rockferry”, which was made Record Of The Week by both Jo Whiley & Edith Bowman at Radio 1.

Following live shows at London’s Royal Festival Hall (as special guest to The Magic Numbers) and Union Chapel, Duffy begins the New Year with a 4-week residency at London’s Pigalle Club – Jan 16th, 23rd, 30th & Feb 6th – before nationwide dates through February and March.

Previewing tracks from her forthcoming ‘Rockferry’ LP, Duffy’s live shows will also feature her impressive band – Toby Oyerinde (guitar), Tom Meadows (drums), Ben Epstein (Bass), Ayo Oyerinde (Keyboards), Jon Green (Guitar) and Josh McKenzie (Percissuion) – tickets available now.

Duffy winter 2008 tour dates

“A star in the making” – The Sun

“Remember Duffy – she will be the sound of 2008″ – Evening Standard

“The new soul-pop genius on the block” – Time Out

Duffy Official Website
Duffy on Myspace