Up 'n coming 21 year old singer/songwriter Karima Francis will tour the UK next month as her forthcoming single "Again" is Radio 2's featured Record of the Week.

Watch video EPK:

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Karima Francis on amazon.com

Already established as an exciting live performer, Karima will play 6 stripped down shows with guitarist Simon Robbs and 3-dates (Edinburgh, Manchester and London) with her live band.

This 9 date tour coincides with the release of her stunning debut album 'The Author', out March 23, 2009, on Kitchenware which includes the current single "Again" and the majestic 'Chasing the Morning Light'.

Karima Francis March 2009 tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

Fri 13th CARDIFF, Barfly
Sun 15th NEWCASTLE, Cluny
Mon 16th BIRMINGHAM, Glee Club Studios
Thu 19th LEEDS, Cockpit UK
Fri 20th BLACKBURN, College SU
Sat 21st NEWBURY, Nr Reading Arlington Arts Centre
Tue 24th EDINBURGH, Cabaret Voltaire
Wed 25th MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute
Thu 26th LONDON, Bush Hall

"A Blackpool-born singer-songwriter with an emotional depth that belies her tender years." - The Next Big Thing - Daily Mail

Karima Francis MySpace

Along with the chocolates, champagne, candles and roses, Universal Music TV is proud to present an amazing new album that must be on your romance checklist for Valentines Day - 'Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs'.

Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs on amazon.co.uk

Yes, that's right - back by demand and following the success of the hugely popular BBC Radio 2 show which attracts 2.9 million listeners each week, Universal Music TV is now releasing the next installment of Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs.

The album features the most requested songs from the radio show and it's the perfect present to serenade your loved one on Valentines Day.

Featuring two CDs and 40 tracks including big hits and favourites from Stevie Wonder with "I Was Made To Love Her", Take That's smash hit "Greatest Day", Sonny & Cher's timeless hit "I Got You Babe", Lionel Richie & Diana Ross's classic ballad "Endless Love", Boyzone's beautiful "Love You Anyway" and Snow Patrol's "Run", this release certainly has something to suit everyone.

So crack the champagne open, relax and listen to some of the most romantic music ever written.

It's the perfect album for a very loved-up Valentines Day!

Set for release February 2nd, 2009.

Provisional Track List:

* Full confirmed list to be announced soon

Disc One

1. Cascada - Everytime We Touch (Candlelight Mix)
2. Bertie Higgins - Casablanca
3. Katie Melua & Eva Cassidy – What A Wonderful World
4. Amy Winehouse – Back To Black
5. Diana Ross – Ain't No Mountain High Enough
6. Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye – You Are Everything
7. Mama Cass – Dream A Little Dream
8. Marvin Gaye – To Busy Thinking About My Baby
9. Paul Weller – You Do something To Me
10. Stevie Wonder – I Was Made To Love Her
11. Sugarbabes – Change
12. Taio Cruz – She's Like A Star
13. The Commodores – Still
14. The Feeling – Sewn
15. Gabriella Cilmi – Sweet About Me
16. 10CC – I’m Not In Love
17. ABC – The Look Of Love
18. Barry White – Just The Way You Are
19. Elton John – Something About The Way you Look Tonight
20. Ne-Yo – Miss Independent

Disc Two

1. Oleta Adams – Get Here
2. RazorLight – America
3. Rihanna – Hate That I Love You
4. The Contours – Do You Love Me
5. Boyzone – Love You Anyway
6. Dave Berry – Crying Game
7. Girls Aloud – Ill Stand By You
8. James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado – Broken Strings
9. Lionel Ritchie & Diana Ross – Endless Love
10. Snow Patrol – Run
11. Take That – Greatest Day
12. Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine
13. Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers – Island In The Stream
14. George Michael – Amazing
15. Lemar – A Time To Grow
16. Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
17. David Cassidy – Could It Be Forever
18. Jason Donovan – Dreamboats and Petticoats
19. Nina Wall – Catch A Falling Star
20. Christy Moore – Ride On

To Be Confirmed tracks

(Information subject to change.)

1. Sonny & Cher – I Got You Babe
2. Morris Albert – Feelings
3. Liz Mclarnon – Woman In Love
4. Chi Lites – Homely Girl
5. The Bellamy Brothers – Let Your Love Flow
6. Matt Monro – Walk Away
7. Keane – Somewhere Only We Know
8. Mariah Carey – Bye Bye
9. Michael Jackson – Got To Be There
10. The Supremes – You Can't Hurry Love
11. Daniel Beddingfield – If You’re Not The One
12. Rufus Wainwright – Hallelujah
13. Dionne Warwick – Don't Make Me Over
14. Fat Larry's Band – Zoom

Steve Wright on Radio 2

"Jason is such a gifted singer, musician and songwriter" - Janice Long, BBC Radio 2

As a precocious youth, Jason Soudah's talent for the piano became apparent after a fall knocked him unconscious, resulting in him being awarded a music scholarship at a prestigious school. Spending the first 10 years of his life in Japan, the piano dominated his free time before he relocated to Cardiff and pursued a doctorate in Psychology, something that would later arise in his music making when he was asked to provide some incidental piano for a Japanese film designed to aid memory.

Jason was also showered with attention after his appearances at SXSW in 2007, which led him onto national TV via ITV1's 'This Morning' and national radio via Janice Long's show on BBC Radio 2. Musically, his debut mini album 'Six Hours' is a fine work of heartfelt lyrics and intelligent song writing which showcases a truly complete musician.

The record's title track nods to the likes of The Fray in its transition from the dainty opening hook to the rousing chorus. Forthcoming single "Roses" is already on the airwaves of BBC Wales and owes as much to the USA's emotionally charged songwriters Dashboard Confessional or Jimmy Eat World as it does to Counting Crows or Goo Goo Dolls.

Whatever your reference point, 'Six Hours' makes for a stirring introduction to a wonderful prospect.

For music and more information, go to:

Jason Soudah Myspace

Just a week away from the release of Beth Rowley's debut album and the heat is on!

Beth Rowley's latest single, the gorgeous "So Sublime" is a firm radio favourite and has been spinning and spinning on Radio 2's A List for weeks now.

The forthcoming album, 'Little Dreamer' is #1 in the Amazon pre-order top 10 ahead of Coldplay.

Hugely talented and telegenic, Beth was on BBC Breakfast this morning.

Watch out for her on This Morning May 23rd, 2008 and The Culture Show in June.

Keira loves her! Beth has a track on the new Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller movie, 'The Edge Of Love' - and according to Keira: "Beth Rowley makes me happy just listening to her".

Advertising for the album will be everywhere. Watch out for TV spots, billboards and tube posters.

An acclaimed live performer, Beth will be touring from May 25th, 2008. The tour starts at the Birmingham Glee Club and includes a stop at London's Dingwalls, June 3rd.

'Little Dreamer' is set for release May 19th, 2008 on Blue Thumb.

Here's what the press had to say:

"Beth goes from strength to strength" - The Sun

"Her voice is astonishing" - The Independent

"Destined for Number 1" - The Sunday Times

"Vintage soul" - Word

"Rowley is warm and seductive without ever losing her innocence" - The Guardian

"Beth is the brightest new star in soulful British Pop." - Daily Mail

Beth Rowley - Little Dreamer on amazon.co.uk

Beth Rowley Myspace
Beth Rowley Official Website

Josh Ritter had a successful year last year. A cult stateside hit, the singer/songwriter scored rave reviews for his live shows and wonderful album 'The Historic Conquests of Josh Ritter', which The Guardian hailed as one of the ultimate LPs of last year.

Now, the Idaho musician has announced his first UK live dates of 2008. Following a sold-out tour of Canada, the shows will feature a night at London's Bloomsbury Ballroom (March 31st).

As if that wasn't good enough, Josh will record a live session for Radio 2, which will be broadcast on the Bob Harris show, February 2nd.

His new single "Empty Hearts" is set for release March 24th, 2008 in the UK.

Watch video: Josh Ritter on David Letterman - "To the Dogs or Whoever":

Josh Ritter UK tour dates:
with Dawn Landes - support

Dates could change! Go to Josh Ritter's Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

March 25, 2008 - Oxford - Zodiac at Oxford Academy
March 26, 2008 Portsmouth - The Wedgewood Rooms
March 27, 2008 Exeter - Exeter Phoenix
March 28, 2008 Liverpool - Carling Academy 2
March 30, 2008 Norwich - Waterfront
March 31, 2008 London - Bloomsbury Ballroom
April 03, 2008 Edinburgh - The Liquid Room
April 04, 2008 Leeds - Brudenell Social Club
April 05, 2008 St. Albans - The Alban Arena

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter on amazon.co.uk

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter (with Bonus EP) on amazon.com

Josh Ritter on Myspace
Josh Ritter Official Website