Katzenjammer announce London dates

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added: 5 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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We're thrilled to announce the first UK live dates of 2012 for Norwegian sensations 'Katzenjammer'.

Following their extensive European touring and sell-out UK shows at the Water Rats and then Dingwalls late last year, the 'Team Me' labelmates will be performing at HMV's Next Big Thing on Monday 6th Feb at the Borderline and on the 22nd March at the Scala.

If you're unfamiliar with them, they're "a four-piece, all-girl outfit of multi-instrumentalists that perform swinging, singing, cowboy-inspired fairground burlesque with all-out riotous, folk, pop & gypsy punk".

They look and sound a bit like this www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHcklZEi1kk

Katzenjammer's debut UK album 'A Kiss Before You Go' will be released this May and first single 'I Will Dance (When I Walk Away) is out in March.

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M.I.A. 'Bad Girls' video premieres

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added: 3 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Today M.I.A.'s video for her brand new track, "Bad Girls," premieres exclusively on YouTube.

The video was shot in Ouarzazate, Morocco, and is directed by Romain Gavras (M.I.A. 'Born Free' and JUSTICE 'Stress')
"It was dope to have so many people from so many different backgrounds speaking so many different languages come together to create something that we believed in,' says M.I.A about the video.

'I thought I was gonna die on the shoot when I saw the drifting. It was a four day shoot so everyone was on edge the whole time specifically ME when I had to do bluesteel singing to the camera while the cars did doughnuts on the wet road ten feet away. In my mind I was thinking how I was gonna deliver the video to Vice with no legs.'

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Stars praise Madonna�s Super Bowl show

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added: 6 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Madonna's Super Bowl performance made Kelly Osbourne's heart 'pump with so much joy'.

The Queen of Pop took to the stage at Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI and performed a 12-minute medley during the half-time show. The 53-year-old superstar wowed in a Givenchy warrior dress for the energetic performance and thrilled audiences and fellow stars across the globe.

Many celebrities took to their Twitter pages to express their delight at Madonna's highly-anticipated performance.

Kelly Osbourne was thrilled by the singer's display.

'Nothing I have watching musically has made my heart pump with so much joy then Madonna's performance #thesuperbowl f**king amazing! (sic)' she exclaimed on the social networking site.

Many others took the time out to gush about Madonna on their personal Twitter accounts. Sharon Osbourne thought the songstress showed crowds what she's capable of with the elaborate stage routine.

'Madonna is back! She's the queen. Just sensational!' she gushed, while fellow songstress Pink added that no-one compares to the singer.

'She does less, and yet she's so much more... #Madonna (sic)' she added.

Rapper Snoop Dogg also praised Madonna's performance.

'Madonna killen the superbowl her show is soo fresh. Wowoowowowowowoowowowowowow! (sic)' he wrote.

Actors Ashton Kutcher and Eva Longoria were also blown away by Madonna's show.

'#fact Madonna is crushing it!' Ashton wrote, while Eva gushed: 'Madonna is amazing!!! Love her always! What a performer! All my fav songs! (sic)'

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OK Go�s release crazy new car clip

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added: 6 Feb 2012 // by: Noise11 

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Viral video masters (and power-pop band) OK Go have just launched another nutty, creative video.

More well-known for their ludicrously involved videos than their music, the Chicagoans behind the treadmill classic, the Rube Goldberg contraption, the choreographed dog dance and more have done it again.

They're fresh off providing the theme song for the new Muppets movie and have got funding from auto manufacturer Chrysler to create another fun DIY-type project

Here, the band perform their new single 'Needing/Getting' by driving a car through a musical obstacle course.

Check out the mayhem below. Oh, and buy a Chevy Sonic. The song's pretty good too.

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Sister Sledge sue label for digital royalties

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It's becoming a near weekly occurrence, the filing of a new lawsuit against a record company for royalties from digital product.

The latest is Sister Sledge (Debra Sledge, Joan Sledge, Kathy Sledge Lightfoot and Kim Sledge Allen) who are bringing a class action lawsuit against Warner Music Group, saying that the company is paying royalties on their music at the "sales" rate instead of the "license" rate which is how most digital music is classified. For many artists, the difference is a royalty in the teens versus one of up to 50%. In the case of members of this lawsuit, Sister Sledge's contract grants them 25% royalties on licensed project but another member, actress Ronee Blakely who also recorded for Warner, would receive the full 50%.

A new twist on this dispute also came out in the Sister Sledge suit as the singers allege that Warner Brothers were keeping part of the royalties that they were paid as "reserves" which are meant to offset the costs of returned product from stores. As is pointed out in the suit, there is no physical product in the digital realm, so there are no possible costs related to any returns.

The other new aspect of this suit is that it is a class action, meaning that other artists could join the suit while it is making its way through the courts. This could be devastating for Warner as the suit could potentially include all the artist on their label plus others under their umbrella such as Atlantic and Rhino.

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Avril Lavigne: I don�t like reading

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Avril Lavigne is 'way too A.D.D.' to read books.

The Canadian singer has joked that she struggles to sit in one place and concentrate, laughing it's almost as if she has attention deficit disorder (A.D.D.).

Her love of keeping busy means that Avril rarely makes time for literature, although that might change if she penned an autobiography.

'I don't like reading. I'm way too A.D.D. for that. Maybe I'll write my own book. I'd like to do that. I've been jotting things down along the way,' she explained.

Although she isn't that interested in reading, Avril does like history. She dreams of what it would be like to have been born years ago.

'Somewhere in France or England, and I'd be royalty,' she told WWD, when asked what past era she'd like to experience.

Avril has a clothing line and has teamed up with another company on a range of nail polish strips, but still has time to work on her music.

She's reminisced about her favourite time in the industry, which was when she teamed up with one of her idols on stage. The 27-year-old was thrilled to perform with Alanis Morissette in 2005.

'She's a Canadian rocker, so she was always very inspiring to me,' Avril explained.

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Adam Lambert confirms Queen position then retracts statement

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added: 4 Feb 2012 // by: VVN Music 

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There has been speculation over the last few months that Queen was ready to bring American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert in as their lead singer, but its questionable whether a deal is in place.

The singer has performed with Brian May and Roger Taylor in the past, most notably on the AI finale in 2009 and at MTV's EMAs back in November in Belfast, so the partnership is not that far fetched. Lambert has now talked with Britain's Daily Star confirming the deal.

The intention is to pay tribute to Freddie and the band by singing some f*****g great songs. It's to keep the music alive for the fans and give it an energy that Freddie would have been proud of.

After the EMAs, I heard faint little slithers of a backlash from people saying: 'You can't replace Freddie Mercury.' But I already knew that.

There's no intention in my mind of replacing Freddie. That's impossible.

The way I'm choosing to view it is that it's a great honour and one I'm in no way going to shirk.

Being asked to front Queen is the best thing that can possibly happen.

Later, Lambert went on Twitter and tried to backpedal on his comments, claiming that "Them clever reporters takin my quotes outta context ... I haven't confirmed any guest appearances. I was talking about the EMAs...That being said, I'm truly flattered by your jump to such glorious conclusions mr journalist!! :)."

Hollywood Records, Queen's label, is not as positive about the deal. "The Daily Star item only mentions that Adam may perform with Queen at Sonisphere. This is not confirmed. Nothing has been signed. However, if this were to happen, Queen would be returning to the setting of their final concert with Freddie Mercury, which took place in 1986."

If it all comes together, it will be a busy year for Lambert. His second album, Trespassing, is scheduled for a March 20 release.

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George Michael: I looked like Bride of Chucky

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added: 3 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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George Michael is glad his tracheotomy scars are healing as he looked like the 'Bride of Chucky' for a while.

The musician underwent the operation after battling pneumonia towards the end of last year. The star was hospitalised in Austria after falling ill in November while on tour for the first time in three years. He was forced to postpone the rest of his Symphonica world tour.

George has since been spending time recuperating, and is currently on holiday. The singer is glad his scars are healing as he was worried he looked like a murderous horror film character.

'People, I'm excited....just finishing a ballad that I think is going to make you think my eighties self has been re-born ! Which I suppose it has in a way :) Even my tracheostomy scar is healing nicely in the sun, was looking a bit Bride of Chucky for a while (sic),' he quipped on Twitter.

'Spoke to doctors before I came away and they told me my recovery is way quicker than can usually be expected so I'm happy as Larry (sic).'

George also used his personal Twitter page earlier this week to let fans know he is hoping to make up the cancelled tour dates.

He wrote about his plans to hit the road again after he makes a full recovery.

'realistically I can't see my vocal cords being being ready till the summer, but then I have to think about people losing out if they are on their summer hols. So September seems the most likely. Sorry about that everyone. Rest assured I will use the time wisely... As in... working on improving the show, mixing the live tracks, finishing brand new tracks! (sic)' he wrote.

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Ben Howard debuts new track 'Oats In The Water' on BBC

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Ben Howard kicks off his huge UK tour on Monday week with a homecoming show in Truro (13th Feb) before heading out on a run of sold-out dates that includes two back-to-back nights at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire.

On Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show Ben (and his band) performed a brand new track in the form of 'Oats in the Water'. Clocking in at 5 minutes, it finds Ben on electric guitar and seems a natural companion to the brooding 'Black Flies' - one of the stand-out tracks from his debut album 'Every Kingdom'.

You can give it a listen/ watch the session video here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00nsr4g

Ben releases his new single 'The Wolves' on the 27th February via Island Records. It's taken from 'Every Kingdom', which climbed into the Top 10 on release last year. 'The Wolves' is currently B-listed on Radio 1.

The full list of UK tour dates are as follows:

13th February ' Truro, Hall For Cornwall (SOLD OUT)
14th February ' Portsmouth, Pyramids (SOLD OUT)
15th February ' Brighton, Concorde 2 (SOLD OUT)
17th February ' Manchester, Ritz (SOLD OUT)
18th February ' Edinburgh, Queens Hall (SOLD OUT)
19th February - Glasgow, ABC (SOLD OUT)
20th February ' Newcastle, Northumbria University (SOLD OUT)
22nd February ' Norwich, UEA (SOLD OUT)
23rd February ' London, Shepherds Bush Empire (SOLD OUT)
24th February ' London, Shepherds Bush Empire (SOLD OUT)
25th February ' Oxford, Academy (SOLD OUT)
27th February ' Leeds, MET (SOLD OUT)
28th February ' Birmingham, HMV Institute (SOLD OUT)
29th February ' Bristol, Academy (SOLD OUT)

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Katy Perry ready for fresh start

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Katy Perry has hinted she's ready to move on from Russell Brand, telling a pre-Super Bowl crowd that she feels 'brand new'.

The songstress has rarely appeared in public since Russell announced their impending divorce at the end of December. However, the star looked in good spirits as she performed on DirectTV's Super Saturday Night, ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI.

Katy addressed the crowds at the event and hinted about her positive frame of mind following her highly-publicised relationship breakdown.

'We just finished 125 tour dates. So everything feels brand new,' she told the audience, before beginning her song The One That Got Away.

Katy also seemingly acknowledged rumours she is romantically involved with Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow.

The stunning star dedicated her song Peacock to the NFL sports star.

'This goes out to Tim Tebow,' she said.

Following her performance, Katy enjoyed her night in a VIP area at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Onlookers told the New York Post that the star 'appeared to be having a really good time. She was smiling and laughing'.

Reports recently emerged that Katy's estranged husband has been in contact with Katy lookalike Zooey Deschanel.

The British comedian is said to admire Zooey's talent, and has been sending text messages over the past few weeks in a bid to meet up.

'Russell is a big fan of Zooey and would love to work with her in the future. He's been in contact, asking to meet up,' a source told Closer magazine.

'He thinks she's hysterically funny and cute too. He loves her quirky sense of humour. There seems to be a spark there.'

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Demi Lovato: School was tough

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Demi Lovato says school was much 'harder' on her than the entertainment industry.

The singer-and-actress was bullied when she was younger, with things getting so bad she was eventually removed from mainstream education and taught at home.

In 2010 she went to rehab, and has spoken openly about her struggle with eating disorders and self-harm. Demi knows many think her problem stem from her career starting with Disney at a young age, but she insists that isn't the case.

'I'm 100% grateful for the roles I've been given, and I've had really supportive people around me. People say the entertainment industry is tough, but school was the hardest thing I've ever had to go through,' the 19-year-old told Glamour magazine.

Talking about the bullying she went through is still difficult for the teenager. As she's learnt to deal with her issues she has come to realise none of it was her fault.

'I truly don't know why the bullies picked on me,' she said. 'I was teased about my weight, called names, called fat. I was just a normal kid. It was totally out of line.'

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Quincy Jones talks up Macca album

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On December 19th 2011 Paul announced that February 2012 would see the release of his brand new studio album. Last month it was confirmed that the album was to be titled 'Kisses on the Bottom' - a reference to the album' opener 'I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter'. Now ahead of the release music legend and long-term friend of Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones has spoken about the upcoming album.

Jones comments: "The songs Paul chose for Kisses on the Bottom are songs I've heard and loved since I was a kid. I sat with Paul backstage at the first concert of his recent tour and had the privilege of listening to the entire record. These are some of the best songs ever written, and it takes a very special talent to bring them to light. Paul didn't bring 1/8th notes with him to these songs; he knows how to swing like the old school or Sinatra used to say, "he's in the pocket." There is simply no artist today who has the credibility, grace, and depth of character that Paul has. Our 49-year-relationship goes back to before the Beatles came to America and I love that Paul has taken the time to do this album. I've heard a lot of records covering these songs, but none of them have the authenticity that Paul's has."

'Kisses On The Bottom' is a collection of standards Paul grew up listening to in his childhood as well as the two new McCartney compositions 'My Valentine' and 'Only Our Hearts'. With the help of Grammy Award-winning producer Tommy LiPuma and Diana Krall and her band-as well as guest appearances from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder, McCartney's new album is a deeply personal journey through classic American compositions that, in some cases, a young Paul first heard his father perform on piano at home.

Paul had some fun with his choice of album title - while causing some confusion amongst those who have historically subjected his every move to microscopic scrutiny (with many fixating on an anatomical interpretation!) - the phrase 'Kisses On The Bottom' actually comes from the album's opener 'I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter'. Originally made a big hit by Fats Waller in 1935, the song opens with the lines "I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter and make believe it came from you. I'm gonna write words oh so sweet. They're gonna knock me off of my feet. A lot of kisses on the bottom, I'll be glad I got 'em'".

'Kisses On The Bottom' - Full track-listing:

01. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
02. Home (When Shadows Fall)
03. It's Only A Paper Moon
04. More I Cannot Wish You
05. The Glory Of Love
06. We Three (My Echo, My Shadow And Me)
07. Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive
08. My Valentine
09. Always
10. My Very Good Friend The Milkman
11. Bye Bye Blackbird
12. Get Yourself Another Fool
13. The Inch Worm
14. Only Our Hearts

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Bob Marley tops musicians poll

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added: 6 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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In the year that Jamaica celebrates 50 years of independence and on the day Bob Marley would have turned 67, a poll reveals that he is viewed by Brits as the musician who's had the strongest influence on culture and society worldwide. Legends such as John Lennon and Michael Jackson were voted second and third respectively.

The survey commissioned by ting, the sparkling grapefruit soda and unofficial soft drink of Jamaica, also shows his continued influence with 60% of Brits having at least one of his tracks on their iPod or MP3 players and 25% having five or more. His top five tracks according to Brits were also unveiled with 'No Woman No Cry' topping the table followed by 'I Shot the Sheriff', 'One Love', 'Jammin' and 'Buffalo Soldier'.

With economic gloom casting a cloud over the country, the survey suggests that Brits have not only taken Bob to their hearts but are equally keen to adopt the Caribbean way of life. 65% of people indicated that they would like to see the UK embrace the Caribbean's positive outlook and chilled out attitude whilst 60% would like to see more of its native food and drink such as Jerk Chicken and sodas like ting and Old Jamaica Ginger Beer.

Brits are therefore invited to add some Caribbean sunshine to their life this February by joining ting's celebrations online with an array of activities including competitions, Bob Marley inspired cocktail recipes, the Bob grapefruit challenge and spotify playlist.

Heather Jones, Senior Brand Manager, at ting said, 'Caribbean culture is absolutely central to ting's heritage and since Bob Marley is synonymous with Jamaica and the Caribbean it would be rude for us not to celebrate this music legend on what would have been his birthday! The research reveals that Caribbean culture is one that is close to the hearts of people in the UK ' long may it continue!'

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Rihanna �still hung up on ex�

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added: 4 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Rihanna's friends are concerned that she can't let go of Chris Brown as he is the 'only man she ever seems to have really loved'.

The pair ended their relationship around three years ago after an argument turned violent. Chris was charged with assaulting the pop beauty and served with a restraining order. Recent reports have suggested that the former couple have been 'hooking up'. Chris and Rihanna were even spotted partying at the same nightclub as each other.

Friends of Rihanna say the songstress has found it hard to move on following the messy split, but knows that being apart from the musician is probably best for her career.

'She knows how disappointed her fans ' not to mention her family and friends ' would be if she took him back,' a source told Closer magazine.

'But Chris is the only man she ever seems to have really loved.'

Rihanna is now in contact with Chris after a period of not speaking. Those closest to the gorgeous star are anxious that she'll fall for him all over again.

'They are still in contact and, while they don't speak often, she's met him a few times. Friends are concerned she may believe Chris is a changed man,' the insider added.

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Olly Murs to release new single �Oh My Goodness�

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Olly Murs releases his new single 'Oh My Goodness' on April 1. The track is the third to be taken from his number one album 'In Case You Didn't Know', which has now sold in excess of 630,000 copies since being released in December ' making it double platinum.

Olly has been nominated for 'Best British Single' at the Brit Awards this year for 'Heart Skips A Beat' ft. Rizzle Kicks. This is Olly's second BRIT nomination, as he was included in the same category last year. Olly will be performing the track at the ceremony on February 21. Olly said: 'Being nominated for a BRIT for a second year running is a dream come true! Thanks to everyone who's supported me, I'm so chuffed to have such amazing fans, and so excited to be performing too'.

'Oh My Goodness' will be available as a digital download, with the brand new track 'Don't Say Goodnight Yet' as a b-side. The release will also feature remixes from Cagedbaby and Almighty.

Olly embarks on his UK arena tour starting today. He is taking a film crew on tour with him for a special three party tour documentary, which is due to air on ITV in April. The tour dates are:

Wed 1st Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Thurs 2nd Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Sat 4th London The O2 Arena
Sun 5th London The O2 Arena
Tue 7th Brighton Centre
Wed 8th Brighton Centre
Fri 10th Birmingham LG Arena
Sat 11th London Wembley Arena
Sun 12th Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
Mon 13th Nottingham Capital FM Arena
Wed 15th Bournemouth BIC
Thurs 16th Bournemouth BIC
Sat 18th Manchester MEN Arena
Sun 19th Liverpool Echo Arena
Wed 22nd Aberdeen ECC
Fri 24th Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Sat 25th Glasgow SECC
Mon 26th Aberdeen ECC
Tue 28th Belfast Odyssey
Wed 29th Dublin O2

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Madonna stuns at Super Bowl

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Madonna performed an extravagant medley filled with surprises at Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI.
The 53-year-old superstar wore a golden Givenchy warrior dress as she dominated the stage for a 12-minute medley at this year's half-time show.
Madonna began the set by singing Vogue as she was carried onto the stage by a bevy of men clad in armour resembling those of Roman soldiers.
Acrobatic dancers joined Madonna onstage for her next number Music, performing flips and assisting the songstress with cartwheels.
Guest vocalists Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. became Madonna's cheerleaders as the trio performed Give Me All Your Luvin'.
According to Us Weekly, M.I.A. was particularly enthusiastic. As a cameraman stepped up to get a direct shot of her, the Paper Planes singer flipped up her middle finger.
For the final tune Like a Prayer, Cee Lo Green joined Madonna on an elevated platform as a choir filled the stage beneath them.
The show ended with bright white lights beaming onto the field that read 'World Peace'.
Ten of millions of Americans watch this annual sporting event on television.
Madonna's upcoming album MDNA will be released in the spring.

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Steven Tyler: Madonna will rock Super Bowl

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Steven Tyler expects a fantastic performance from Madonna at Super Bowl XLVI as she 'gets the big picture'.

The superstar will take to the stage at the iconic American football game on Sunday. She's admitted getting an attack of nerves while preparing for the event, but Steven has every faith that she'll pull it off.

'If I were Madonna, I think she would be rehearsing for the last month about it, 'cause she's smart,' he told Access Hollywood.

'I love that woman. She really gets the big picture.'

Steven knows what he is talking about as he performed at the iconic football event in 2001. He sang with his band Aerosmith, but things didn't work out as he'd hoped.

'I went out - it was in surround sound - and only my vocal came out,' he recalled. 'The band was gone. I watched it and went, 'Mmmm,' and I melted down into the rug.'

Madonna is expected to perform her new song Give Me All Your Luvin' on Sunday. It is released today and she premiered a small portion of the promo during last night's American Idol show.

The track features vocals from M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj, and the preview began with the two stars dressed in cheerleader outfits.

Madonna was then seen strutting along in an overcoat, sunglasses and the fingerless gloves she has recently become famous for. The iconic star is pushing a pram as she approaches the two younger singers.

Nicki and M.I.A. have a whole cheerleading squad with them, while a footballer is alongside Madonna clearing the way down the street for her. Soon more sportsmen appear and all make it their mission to ensure Madonna is safe from rain and is able to walk the street without obstruction.

Give Me All Your Luvin' is the first track from Madonna's upcoming album M.D.N.A. and the whole promo will be released today.

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The Great Escape reveal initial line-up

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The Great Escape is thrilled to be announcing an initial line-up of acts to play across its 30 venues in Brighton this May. Crossing genres from Catalan garage to Australian Electro-chant, UK Surf to Canadian Blues, a staggering host of remarkable sounds are on show already. Old or young, jaded or woefully naïve, TGE 2012 will have something to surprise you.

The initial line-up includes rockers DRY THE RIVER, Danish electro-poppers WHEN SAINTS GO MACHINE, Catalan garage supremos MUJERES, Afrotronic super group AFRICA EXPRESS SOUND SYSTEM**, hard-core Aussie duo DZ DEATHRAYS, Dalston outfit SPECTOR, piping-hot new US bands HOWLER from Minneapolis and FRIENDS from Brooklyn, deranged electro idealist GRIMES, tribal pop Londoners ZULU WINTER, instrumental/electronic four-piece DJANGO DJANGO and Berlin-based pianist NILS FRAHM.

The festival is world famous for the massive acts who've cut their teeth on its stages: highlights include Bon Iver, Adele, Tinie Tempah, Mumford and Sons and Ed Sheeran. This year, with more raw talent on display than is strictly fair on other festivals, the pressure will be on to spot the next big thing amongst the noise.

The line up so far is as follows:
Africa Express Sound System**/ Dry The River / Spector / We Are the Ocean / Friends / Howler / Zulu Winter / Grimes / DZ Deathrays / Nils Frahm / A Winged Victory For The Sullen / Jamie N Commons / Django Django / Eagulls / Perfume Genius / Com Truise / ? (Alt-J) / When Saints Go Machine / Sonic Boom Six / François And The Atlas Mountains / Bos Angeles / Young Dreams / Doldrums / Weird Dreams / Young Magic / The British Expeditionary Force / Max Cooper / Jinja Safari / College, Graphics / Slow Down, Molasses / Mojo Fury / Mallory Knox / Hawk Eyes / Peace / Yukon Blonde / Emma Louise / Juveniles / Binary / Sing Tank / The Soft / Karlmarx / Inland Sea / Half Moon Run / Owlle / Princess Chelsea / Mesparrow / Stranded Horse / Avalanche City / Trust / The Darcys / Jordan Cook, and many more to be announced soon.

TGE is also especially delighted to welcome to the festival Mujeres / Me And The Bees / Seward and Furguson, as part of the lead International partnership with the Institut Ramon Llull, presenting Catalan Sounds ' music from Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. More Catalan and Balearic artist confirmations to follow soon.

The Great Escape will return to the bustling British seaside city of Brighton from 10th-12th May 2012, presenting festival-goers with over 300 new local and international artists across 30 different venues throughout the city. Running alongside this is the Great Escape convention programme which hosts a variety of insightful industry talks, panel debates, targeted networking sessions and key note interviews for industry professionals and music business fans.

THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL
BRIGHTON, WEST SUSSEX, UK
THURSDAY 10 ' SATURDAY 12 MAY 2012

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Richard Hawley to headline No Direction Home Festival

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added: 4 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Richard Hawley, Other Lives, Austra, Wet Nuns and Cold Specks have been added to the bill for No Direction Home, the brand new festival from the team behind End of the Road.

Hawley will headline on the Sunday, with The Low Anthem topping the Friday bill and Andrew Bird taking the lead slot on Saturday.

No Direction Home Festival
Welbeck Abbey, Sherwood Forest
8 ' 10 June 2012

Here are all artists confirmed so far, listed in A - Z order:

Andrew Bird
Austra
Beth Jeans Houghton & the Hooves of Destiny
Cold Specks
David Thomas Broughton
Diagrams
Dirty Three
Django Django
Gruff Rhys
Lanterns on the Lake
Liz Green
The Low Anthem
Martin Carthy
Martin Simpson
Moon Duo
Other Lives
Richard Hawley
Slow Club
Spectrals
The Unthanks with Brighouse & Rastrick Brass band
Veronica Falls
Wet Nuns

This week also sees the unveiling of the festival's comedy lineup:

Josie Long
Joanna Neary
The Behemoth (John-Luke Roberts and Nadia Kamil)
Robin Ince
Thom Tuck
Tom Bell
Simon Munnery
Isy Suttie (Dobby from Peep Show)
James Acaster
John Robins
Tony Law
Sarah Bennetto
Storytellers' Club

No Direction Home, a new festival from the team behind the End of the Road Festival, makes its first outing from 8 ' 10 June 2012 at Welbeck Abbey in the northern reaches of Sherwood Forest. It is the first time that this historic and beautiful setting, first mentioned as far back as the Domesday Book, will play host to a festival. A main stage is to be built by a lake with views of the ancient abbey and there will be music, merriment and new twists on everything you'd expect from the End of the Road team including a carefully crafted programme of film, literature, workshops and comedy.

The festival has also just launched a call for beautiful and/or intriguing art installations to be scattered throughout the historic site for the duration of the festival. Artists have until 20 February to submit their ideas (more info here http://nodirectionhomefestival.com/information/installations).

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Ticket prices for the inaugural No Direction Home Festival:

Adult weekend (inc camping) £105
Youth 13-17 years (inc camping) £55
Child 6-12 years (inc camping) £0
Child 3-5 years (inc camping) £0
Infant 0-2 years (inc camping) £0
Campervan / Caravan pass £40
Postage + packaging (per order) £5

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Gotye and Kimbra perform on Jimmy Kimmel show

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added: 4 Feb 2012 // by: Noise11 

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Gotye and Kimbra made their American television debut performing 'Somebody That I Used To Know' on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Kimbra flew to Los Angeles in time for this performance right after playing at the Big Day Out in Melbourne on Sunday. She is now on Gotye's US tour and will showcase at SXSW in Austin next month.

Combined views of 'Somebody That I Used To Know' by Gotye and Walk Off The Earth yesterday topped 100 million on YouTube.

Gotye and Kimbra played at the El Rey in La last night. There next show is Monday, February 6 at The Bowery Ballroom in New York.

Gotye's 'Making Mirrors' album was released in America this week.

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Razorlight to headline inaugural Crooked Ways festival

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This May, internationally acclaimed band, Razorlight will make their first appearance of 2012 at Crooked Ways music festival in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The Band will be playing alongside a host of other renowned artists from around the world, as well as the best local talent on the Crooked Ways Presents stage. A full roster of other artists will be announced in the next few weeks.

Razorlight commented 'We're really looking forward to Crooked Ways. By May we'll have been in the studio for weeks recording the new album so we'll be really excited to be outside playing a big show. It's what we do best. Should be a great day.'

Crooked Ways is an independent music festival, named in homage to an early 20th Century book which satirises life in Pontefract. The festival is expecting 14,000 visitors through its gates and will be held in Pontefract Park in the shadow of the town's famous racecourse on 26th May 2012.

Tickets are available now from www.crookedways.co.uk and priced £30.
Crooked Ways recommend purchasing tickets well in advance as there will be high demand for this event.

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Kanye West to play Katy Perry

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added: 29 Jan 2012 // by: Noise11 

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Kanye West is keeping his Big Day Out setlist to the greatest hits from his five studio albums but he also has a Katy Perry song in there too.

West is performing Perry's 'E.T.' during his Big Day Out headlining run across Australia.

There is nothing from the more recent 'Watch The Throne' album with Jay-Z although Kanye is doing 'Run This Town', the track he recorded with Jay-Z for Jay-Z's 2009 release 'The Blueprint 3'.

Here is the Kanye West setlist as performed at Big Day Out Sydney last Thursday, January 26).

Dark Fantasy (from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, 2010)
Power (from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, 2010)
Jesus Walks (from The College Drop-out, 2004)
Can't Tell Me Nothing (from Graduation, 2007)
Hell Of A Life (from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, 2010)
Monster (from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, 2010)
Flashing Lights (from Graduation, 2007)
Good Life (from Graduation, 2007)
Love Lockdown (from 808s and Heartbreak, 2008)
Say You Will (from 808s and Heartbreak, 2008)
Heartless (from 808s and Heartbreak, 2008)
Run This Town (from Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3, 2009)
Homecoming (from Graduation, 2007)
Through The Wire (from The College Drop-out, 2004)
All Falls Down(from The College Drop-out, 2004)
E.T. (Katy Perry)
Touch The Sky (from Late Registration, 2005)
Gold Digger (from Late Registration, 2005)
All Of The Lights (from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, 2010)
Stronger (from Graduation, 2007)
Runaway (from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, 2010)
Lost In The World (from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, 2010)
Hey Mama (from Late Registration, 2005)

Big Day Out is on today at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne.

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Coldplay to play Secret Policeman�s Ball

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added: 30 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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The funniest night of the decade has been set for Sunday 4th March with the announcement today of the return of Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball.

Multi award-winners Coldplay, The Daily Show's Jon Stewart, and comedian and actor Russell Brand will be joined by a stellar cast of fellow stars from the world of entertainment to commemorate 50 years of Amnesty International at New York's Radio City Music Hall. It's the first time the Ball has been held outside of the UK.

Since John Cleese and friends brought together a star-studded mix of comedians and rock stars for The Secret Policeman's Ball in 1976, the legendary Amnesty International show has championed the right to free speech for people across the world. The New York gala event will also feature UK act Mumford & Sons, along with US stars Stephen Colbert, and Reggie Watts, joined by a host of others to help spread Amnesty International's message to a global audience.

John Cleese, one of the pioneers behind the original Secret Policeman's Balls, said: "I used to think humour was a luxury, but at the last election Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert taught me it was a necessity. The Secret Policeman's Ball was - and is - a coming together of the very best comedy talent of any generation to celebrate their art, remind audiences how important free speech is, and highlight just how much vital work Amnesty International does to protect it. I implore you to support it.'
Chris Martin of Coldplay, said: "We are so happy to be involved with the 2012 Secret Policeman's Ball. We have followed and supported Amnesty International - and the amazing work they do around the world in the field of human rights ' for years, and it is a pleasure to be asked to contribute to such an inspiring event."

A supporting online campaign at facebook.com/secretpoliceman will reveal further stars of the show in the coming weeks. Top UK comedians Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller have voiced new animations created for the campaign by leading French artist, McBess.

An audience of more than 6,000 people will gather at Radio City Music Hall to experience a one-off night of original performances, first time collaborations, unique comedy sketches and stand-up from the funniest men and women on both sides of the Atlantic.

Previous Secret Policeman's Balls have featured some of British comedy's most iconic sketches including Monty Python's 'Four Yorkshiremen' and the famous 'Dead Parrot', Peter Cook's 'Biased Judge' and the then unknown Rowan Atkinson's 'School Master'. The 2012 Ball will create new classic moments of its own with three hours of new material specially written for the landmark event.

To find out more visit www.facebook.com/secretpoliceman where you can win tickets from Monday 30th January, and follow the Secret Policeman on Twitter at www.twitter.com/secretpoliceman. The show will be broadcast on British TV.

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U2 fans pick live album

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added: 30 Jan 2012 // by: VVN Music 

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U2 spent a couple of years on the road for the U2360° tour and, as a thank you to their biggest fans, they are releasing a 22-song compilation from the tour.

The limited edition disc will be made available to subscribers of u2.com only.

U2 performed 46 different songs during the U2360° tour spanning nine albums over 30 years and invited fans at u2.com to shortlist them for this release.

'This is really going to be a special CD,' said Adam Clayton tells U2.com. 'I wasn't expecting some of these tunes, it's a really fresh collection and it's going to make very interesting listening.'

Track List:

Bad
Where The Streets Have No Name
Magnificent
One
Ultraviolet
Even Better than The Real Thing
With or Without You
Beautiful Day
City of Blinding Lights
The Unforgettable Fire
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
All I Want is You/Love Rescue Me
Moment of Surrender
Until The End of the World
The Fly
One Tree Hill
Stay (Faraway, So Close)
Walk On
Zooropa
Elevation
Out of Control
Mysterious Way

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ABBA album preview

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added: 30 Jan 2012 // by: VVN Music 

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ABBA fans are about to hear the first "new" music from the group since the Thank You For the Music box set in 1994 with the release of a rare and previously unreleased piece.

From A Twinkling Star To A Passing Angel was a medley of demos recorded but not used on the final Abba album The Visitors in 1981.

A remastered version of the album was released in 1997 and contained extra tracks but not this one. The new Deluxe edition of The Visitors is scheduled for April 23, 2012.

Abba recorded The Visitors between March 16 and November 14, 1981 and released the album on November 30, 1981.

The album was the very first CD pressed at Polygram's CD plant in Europe.

Since the original 1981 album release, The Visitors has been reissued three times, first in 1997, then 2001 and again in 2005 as part of The Complete Studio Recordings.

For the record, Abba never officially broke-up but their last appearance together was on the British TV program The Late, Late Breakfast Show on December 11, 1982. Throughout 1983 and 1984, Anna and Frida still talked about another Abba album but it never happened.

The four members have only been seen together twice since the British TV show, once in 1986 and again for the Mamma Mia movie premiere in Sweden in 2008.

Track List:

CD

Original Album
The Visitors
Head Over Heels
When All Is Said And Done
Soldiers
I Let The Music Speak
One Of Us
Two For The Price Of One
Slipping Through My Fingers
Like An Angel Passing Through My Room
Bonus Tracks
Should I Laugh Or Cry
I Am The City
You Owe Me One
Cassandra
Under Attack
The Day Before You Came
Previously Unreleased Bonus Track
From A Twinkling Star To A Passing Angel (demos)

DVD

Two For The Price Of One (Dick Cavett Meets ABBA)
Slipping Through My Fingers (Dick Cavett Meets ABBA)
When All Is Said And Done (Original Promo Clip)
ABBA In London, November 1982 (The Late Late Breakfast Show, BBC)
ABBA In Stockholm, November 1982 (Nöjesmaskinen, SVT)
The Visitors TV commercial I (UK)
The Visitors TV commercial II (Australia)
The Singles ' The First Ten Years TV commercial I (UK)
The Singles ' The First Ten Years TV commercial II (Australia)
International Sleeve Gallery

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Mitch Winehouse slams Amy tribute

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Mitch Winehouse has criticised fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier after he used her as inspiration for a catwalk show reports xfm.co.uk

Models at the designer's show at Paris Fasion Week sported Amy Winehouse style massive beehives, winged eyeliner and were smoking fags while walking down the catwalk.

The music of the Back to Black singer was sung by a barbershop quartet in the background.

Her Dad Mitch has reacted angrily at the tribute saying it "bad taste" in an interview with The Sun and commenting that it portrayed Amy at her worst.

"We're still grieving for her loss, and we've had a difficult week with the six-month anniversary of Amy's death," he explained.

He went on to add, "It portrays a view of Amy when she was not at her best, and glamorises some of the more upsetting times in her life. That's upsetting for her family."

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Trent Reznor 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' mix

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added: 30 Jan 2012 // by: Noise11 

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Trent Reznor and Atticus Rose have made available the stems for five of the songs from 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' soundtrack.

While none of the tracks were nominated for Song of the Year for the 2012 Academy Awards (because The Oscars seems to forget music existed in movies this past year) Reznor and Rose did win an Oscar in the previous year for their soundtrack work for The Social Network.

The stems for 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' have been available for your own person use only. They cannot be used for commercial purposes.

Reznor and Rose have them available until March 31, 2012.

The stems are for 'Great Bird of Prey', 'Oraculum', 'Parallel Timeline With Alternate Outcome', 'The Heretics' and 'You're Here'.

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Rory Gallagher's first 6 albums to be reissued

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added: 28 Jan 2012 // by: Andy Snipper

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Sony Music in association with Capo Records and Legacy are proud to re-issue the first six original Rory Gallagher albums in chronological release date order ' 'Rory Gallagher' (1971), 'Deuce' (1971), 'Live In Europe!' (1972), 'Blueprint' (1973), 'Tattoo' (1973) and 'Irish Tour '74' (1974). These seminal re-issued albums celebrate 40 years since the start of Rory's solo career.

Rory Gallagher was a musician like no other.
His music lives on through generations of today's hottest guitarists including Slash, Joe Bonamassa, Brian May, Johnny Marr and The Edge; and also through his amazing catalogue including some of his finest works included in these milestone albums.

They were released during Rory's most prolific years (1971-74), when he recorded and produced 6 albums in a 3 year period. Each of the albums is now re-released in digipack form, with artwork restored from the original first release cover art. The audio has been re-mastered from the original ¼' inch tapes. Each album includes exclusive sleeve notes written by Donal Gallagher; Rory's brother and former tour manager, legendary photographer Mick Rock, and British journalist Roy Hollingworth.

After releasing two critically acclaimed albums with his first band, Taste, and playing the Isle of Wight in 1970, Rory left the band to pursue a solo career. His eponymous debut solo album was released in 1971.
'Deuce' became Rory's third self-penned album in a row - having written all of Taste's second album 'On The Boards' as well as the debut solo album 'Rory Gallagher'. 'Deuce' was recorded at Tangerine Studios in Dalston, East London, which had been built by the legendary British record producer Joe Meek.
'Live! In Europe' has served as a massive influence on budding musicians. U2's Adam Clayton and The Edge both cite the album as the recording that made them want to pick up the guitar and play in a rock'n'roll band.
After six years working as a trio (guitar, bass, drums), Rory embellished his sound by adding keyboards into the band. The line-up of Rory Gallagher (vocals, guitars), Gerry McAvoy (bass), Lou Martin (keyboards) and Rod De'Ath (drums, percussion), remained together from 1973-78, and would record five albums, 'Blueprint' was the first.
For his fifth solo album, rehearsals for 'Tattoo' started in a rowing club in Cork City. The album was released in the same year (1973), nine months after the 'Blueprint' album.
Considered by blues rock guitarist, Joe Bonamassa, to be one of the most influential live albums of all time, 'Irish Tour '74' was recorded at Belfast Ulster Hall, Dublin Carlton Cinema and Cork City Hall, during a time when live music was a rare occurrence, due to the troubles that were then at their most violent peak.

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Spice Girls to reunite for Queen's Jubilee

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The Spice Girls are set to reunite for the British Queen's Diamond Jubilee this summer.

Band member Mel B let slip that the 1990s hit group will perform in honour of the monarch's anniversary celebrations in London.

The singer appeared on Australian TV and revealed that the Spice Girls will play an exclusive show at Buckingham Palace in front of the Royal Family on June 4.

The blunder happened when she was asked whether the girl band will perform at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

"Ooh, I think the Queen's Jubilee concert is the event I'd be looking at more closely for that to happen," she told Australian breakfast show Sunrise.

According to British newspaper The Sun, the star tried to distract from her slip-up by changing the subject.

However, she reportedly confirmed the news to TV workers after the programme.

Up until now the pop group were expected to perform at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

According to recent reports Mel B was trying to convince her fellow band members Geri Halliwell, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham to sign up for the exclusive performance.

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Dexters to play Lexington next week

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Dexters single, 'Start To Run' has recently been awarded the accolade of 'Q Magazine Track Of The Day' and appeared on the NME Radar. Coming off the back of a rammed headline Club NME show at KOKO this is their first show of the year and a show not to be missed.

Support comes from Scouse songsmiths, and relatives of The Coral, The Sundowners and London four-piece, Storm Cat.

Dexters get their guitars out, plug them in, slide the benches away and play to a hall full of their eagerly anticipating mates. The stage, usually set for the morning assembly, transforms into Dexters' all conquering platform, where they've been crafting their sound and readying their repertoire to be unleashed.

What's refreshing about Dexters' sound is that it can't be easily pigeon-holed but the band don't shy away from influences, marvelling at the melodies of The La's, or even emulating the sheer punk, visceral aggression of The Clash or The Specials onstage.

'The time is right for Dexters,' says Tom. 'We hear it everywhere we go that people are ready for a band with big tunes and a proper energetic live show. I sincerely believe we are the band that they are waiting for.'

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Mumford & Sons, Biffy Clyro and Deadmau5 for RockNess

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First acts announced for RockNess 2012 with Mumford & Sons, Biffy Clyro, Deadmau5, Ed Sheeran, Justice and many more heading to the Scottish Highlands from 8th to 10th June.

This year there's going to be a new way of getting to RockNess for festivalgoers around the UK: The RockNess Express is a specially chartered train departing London picking up festivalgoers in Birmingham, Derby, York and Newcastle before arriving in Inverness where they'll get priority access to the festival site before anyone else arrives.

8th, 9th and 10th JUNE, 2012 LOCH NESS, SCOTLAND

ROCKNESS 2012 LAUNCHES TO THE SOUND OF MUMFORD & SONS * BIFFY CLYRO * DEADMAU5 * ED SHEERAN * JUSTICE

PLUS ALSO CONFIRMED IN FIRST LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT
METRONOMY * NOAH AND THE WHALE * WRETCH 32 * FRESH / LIVE * AZEALIA BANKS * BEARDYMAN * DEATH IN VEGAS * CHIC featuring NILE RODGERS * ETIENNE DE CRECY * TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS * BUSY P * GESAFFELSTEIN * RITON * THE CUBAN BROTHERS * FILTH djs * POLYMATH * COUNT CLOCKWORK

AND
THE INAUGURAL ROCKNESS EXPRESS...
ALL ABOARD.SCOTLAND HERE WE COME!

In what will surely be the most fun journey of the summer, THE ROCKNESS EXPRESS makes its exciting debut this June and marks the Year of Creative Scotland. This specially chartered train will depart from London Euston, picking up festival goers at Birmingham, Derby, York and Newcastle, before delivering the up-for-it party people to their final destination of Inverness.

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Elton John's Rocket pictures to produce movie about unknown musician Lotte Mullan

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added: 28 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Lotte Mullan, a former work experience employee in the record industry, is thrilled to announce that Rocket Pictures have acquired the rights to produce the movie of her life and her revelations from within the music business. Rocket Pictures is the production company formed by Elton John and David Furnish. Simultaneously, Lotte Mullan has landed a major music deal with lead film subscription service LOVEFiLM, who have used her sultry version of 'It Must Be Love' in their current UK TV advertising campaign.

The London based singer songwriter's amusing and honest blog about her experiences as a musician and temp within the industry was snapped up last year by screenwriter Nick Moorcroft (St Trinian's, Burke & Hare) and producing partner, Meg Leonard (Powder Keg Pictures) who immediately saw its potential as a comedy drama which they describe as a film somewhere between 'About A Boy' and 'Juno'.

The deal with Rocket Pictures is an amazing epilogue to Lotte Mullan's story. A totally independent character, Lotte Mullan has taken control of her own career following her record company experience. She even recently turned down a major record deal from one of her former employers, opting instead to continue to go it alone and use what she learned throughout her journey. Her label Raindog records will release her new single next month.

Lotte Mullan, explains: 'My original dream was for the big recording contract, but real life experience can really shatter the dream. I never imagined that my blog would be discovered instead. It's even more ironic that a musician owns the film company. My first album was Elton John's greatest hits on cassette in 1989, so it's a huge honour that Sir Elton John's film company is going to make a film based on my life.'

As if that wasn't enough, Lotte Mullan's version of Labi Siffre's 'It Must Be Love' has been handpicked by LOVEFiLM's marketing team to soundtrack their current TV advert. The sync deal puts Lotte Mullan in the company of artists such as James Vincent McMorrow who have been plucked from relative obscurity to feature in LOVEFiLM's music led adverting campaigns. Due to popular demand 'It Must Be Love' has been released via iTunes.

Lotte Mullan's story started whilst working three days a week for one the world's biggest labels Warner Bros Records with acts such as REM and The Who. Despite working for labels, the 27 year-old musician and performer was consistently rejected by them for a recording contract so formed her own label, running it from her flat, then producing and promoting her own record. Her shoestring budget led to her making videos on her iPhone, booking her own gigs and using her boyfriend's car as 'tour bus'.

Mullan's continuous online blog revealed tales of her time in the music industry; suffering rejection, inappropriate touching, awkward sweaty hugs, the perils of social networking, chipped toenails, living in cold, damp-ridden bedsits, being plucked, pumped and primed and men relieving themselves in bottles next to her.

Making 2012 a year to remember, Lotte Mullan will release a brand new single on her own label Raindog Records on 20 February. The track entitled 'I'm Alright With Me' is a perfect example of Lotte's quirky bouncy personality and talent for writing truthful lyrics about life's experiences ' good or bad.

Lotte Mullan's debut album 'Plain Jane' is released on 30 Jan and is available to pre-order via Amazon and iTunes.

Lotte Mullan's 'It Must Be Love' is available to buy now via iTunes.

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Grinderman remix released

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added: 29 Jan 2012 // by: Noise11 

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The first of the Grinderman remixes has been released. Nick Zinner from Yeah Yeah Yeahs 'Bellringer Blues' is our first taste of the upcoming 'Grinderman 2 RMX' remix album.

Nick Cave announced the demise of Grinderman late last year at the Meredith Festival outside Melbourne but fans will be treated to one more album, this remix album.

About Zinner's remix of 'Bellringer Blues', Grinderman said 'it shits all over the original'.

'Grinderman 2 RMX' will include Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme's remix of 'Micky Bloody Mouse' and Matt Berninger from The National reinventing 'Evil' with Grinderman's Jim Sclavunos.

The 'Grinderman 2 RMX' album will be released on March 23.

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Hundreds mourn Etta James at funeral

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Etta James' funeral was attended by hundreds of family, famous friends and fans yesterday.

The legendary soul singer died on January 20 aged 73 after a long battle with cancer and dementia.

Reverend Al Sharpton led the service at the Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary and delivered a heartfelt eulogy.

Sharpton had the honour of meeting Etta when he was a young preacher and described her music as a 'bridge of American culture that changed the culture of the world".

"Etta James helped break down the culture curtain of America before the Civil Rights Act of 1964," the BBC quoted him as saying. "She was able to get us to sing the same rhythms and melodies."

The civil rights activist also read out a note sent by US President Barrack Obama, in which he praised her contribution to "our nation's musical heritage".

Christina Aguilera and Stevie Wonder performed songs by the musical icon during the service in Los Angeles.

Christina introduced hers with an emotional speech.

"Out of all the singers that I've ever heard, she was the one that cut right to my soul and spoke to me," she said.

The pop star performed a stunning version of James' famous song At Last and was praised on Twitter and by the media for her powerful vocals. She had tweeted days earlier about how much the singer had meant to her.

'One of the greatest moments of my life... Singing with my idol, the legendary Etta James. You will be forever missed,' she wrote on the social network.

Legendary artist Stevie Wonder sang three songs, including his hit Shelter In the Rain.

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The Popes to support The Stranglers on UK tour

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added: 28 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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The Popes return with their new album in March 2012 ' the follow up to 2009'2 critically acclaimed 'Outlaw Heaven'. 'New Church' is the band's strongest album to date - from punked up blitzkreig of opener 'Storming Heaven' to the rousing Celtic tones of 'How Many Bullets', from the feelgood anthem that is 'Alice' to the Bond theme-esque vibe of the brooding 'In A Broken Dream'. The album also features as stunning guest slot from Howard Marks on 'Throw Down Your Aces'. The album was produced by The Popes.

The band are an established live draw. March 2012 will see them on a full UK tour as main support to The Stranglers. With festivals and further dates to follow later in the year.

Shane MacGowan formed The Popes to record his album 'The Snake' in 1994 after leaving The Pogues. The band released two studio albums and a live album with Shane but have gone onto record a further three albums with Paul (Mad Dog) McGuiness taking charge of lead vocals. 'New Church' is the bands fourth album. The current line up of The Popes are Paul (Mad Dog) McGuinness - Guitar and Vocals, Charlie Hoskyns - Guitars and Backing Vocals, Will Morrison - Drums and Backing Vocals, Dave Allen ' Fiddle and Backing Vocals, Jim McAllister ' Bass and Backing Vocals and Whiskey Mick ' Mandolin and Backing Vocals.

Full UK dates (with The Stranglers) below ' all March 2012:

Thursday 1st Leeds O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Friday 2nd Dunfermline Alhambra 0844 499 9990
Saturday 3rd Glasgow O2 Academy 0844 499 9990
Monday 5th Liverpool O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Tuesday 6th Nottingham Rock City 0845 413 4444
Thursday 8th Cambridge Corn Exchange 01223 357 851
Friday 9th London Roundhouse 0844 482 8008
Saturday 10th Birmingham O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Sunday 11th Exeter Phoenix 01392 667080 ' (Headline)
Monday 12th Oxford O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Tuesday 13th Portsmouth Pyramid 02392 824 355
Wednesday 14th Bedford Esquires www.bedfordesquires.com (Headline)
Thursday 15th Lincoln Engine Shed 0844 8888 766
Friday 16th Brighton Dome 01273 709 709
Saturday 17th Bristol O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Monday 19th Leamington Spa Assembly 0844 854 1358
Tuesday 20th Guildford G Live 0844 770 1797
Wednesday 21st York The Duchess 08444 77 1000 (Headline)
Thursday 22nd Newcastle O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Friday 23rd Sheffield O2 Academy 0844 477 2000
Saturday 24th Manchester Academy 0161 832 1111

For Stranglers tour tickets priced £23 except London £26 subject to booking fee. Please purchase tickets at www.ents24.com

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Obama sends message for Etta James memorial

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U.S. President Barack Obama send a message to be read at the memorial for Etta James earlier today.

The statement from the President read, 'Etta will be remembered for her legendary voice and her contributions to our nation's musical heritage.'

The President and First Lady made their first dance at the inaugural ball to Beyonce performing Etta's classic 'At Last'.

Etta James died on January 20 about a battle with leukemia.

The memorial was conducted by the Rev. Al Sharpton and featured a performance by Christina Aguilera singing 'At Last' and three songs from Stevie Wonder including 'Shelter In The Rain'.

'The genius of Etta James is she flipped the script,' Sharpton said in the eulogy. 'She waited until she turned her pain into power. You beat 'em Etta. At last. At last. At last!'

Etta leaves behind Artis Mills, her husband of 42-years and two sons Donto and Sarnetto.

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Michael Jackson named as the �Death That Most Shocked the Net�

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2011 may have been a big year in terms of online searches for the deaths of famous people, but Michael Jackson's demise in 2009 is still the 'Death That Most Shocked the Net' reveals a new study.

Searches for news of Jackson's departure were double those of Osama bin Laden who was narrowly ahead of Amy Winehouse (both of whom died last year) in a study of online searches since 2004.

The first global ranking of the world's 'Deaths That Shocked the Net' comes from analysing one billion online searches via Google by AccuraCast (www.accuracast.com), a leading U.K. digital search agency.

2011 had 5 big deaths in terms of search with Osama bin Laden, Amy Winehouse, Steve Jobs, Elizabeth Taylor and Muammar Gaddafi all featuring in the top ten of most searched for deaths of all time. Only 4 other years made it in the study ' 2010 for Alexander McQueen, 2009 with Michael Jackson and Brittany Murphy, 2008 for Heath Ledger and 2006 with Saddam Hussein.

The study shows that the average age of the top ten most searched for deaths is 50 years and 4 months. Amy Winehouse was the youngest on the list at 27 years of age with Elizabeth Taylor the oldest at seventy nine years of age.

The top ten contains 5 entertainers (3 film stars, 2 singers), 2 political leaders, 1 fashion designer, 1 terrorist and 1 technology pioneer ' Steve Jobs.

Violent death is the most common cause of death in the top ten search list with 4 in this category ' Bin Laden (shot), Saddam Hussein (hanged), Muammar Gaddafi (shot) and Alexander McQueen (suicide).

Homicide was found to have killed Michael Jackson, Steve Jobs died due to illness while drugs and alcohol accounted for Heath Ledger and Amy Winehouse respectively.

Brittany Murphy's death was judged as accidental while Elizabeth Taylor was the one person who died a natural death.

According to Farhad Divecha, AccuraCast Managing Director, 'Our study shows that, above all, death is the biggest driver of all Internet search activity especially just after it has occurred. Using figures from Google we have been able to analyse rises and falls in search to produce a unique league table'.

Top Ten 'Deaths That Shocked the Net'
Rank Name Shock index

1 Michael Jackson 100
2 Osama bin Laden 50
3 Amy Winehouse 45
4 Steve Jobs 35
5 Heath Ledger 27
6 Brittany Murphy 21
7 Saddam Hussein 10
8 Elizabeth Taylor 8
9 Muammar Gaddafi 8
10 Alexander McQueen 5

• The 'Shock Index' for each person is based on the amount of online searches made for each name. A score of 100 is given to the highest of all.

Rankings of most searched for deaths since 2004 comes from analysing over one billion online searches.

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Rihanna �enjoying wild time�

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Rihanna has been 'going a bit wild' during her extended holiday.

The singer has enjoyed a lengthy break in her native Barbados recently, following the end of her Loud tour and the release of her new album.

There have been suggestions she has been partying too hard while there, with some claiming she has been smoking marijuana. However, those close to her insist she is just having fun while on holiday.

'Right now she's just letting off steam,' a source told Look magazine. 'Ri's been working hard and has just had her heart broken by Chris [Brown] again, so it's natural she wants to get drunk and go a bit wild. But we're all sure she'll get back to her usual happy self once she gets home and back into her routine.'

There has been speculation Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend Chris have been spending time together lately, but it's not thought they are back together.

They have been spotted in the same nightclub but Chris has a new girlfriend. It's thought he has been texting Rihanna, but it's more about the pair of them moving on from their fraught relationship.

'They were each other's first loves and that's something that'll never go away, which is why they were tweeting one another at the end of last year,' the insider added. 'But they were also really bad for each other. They argued all the time, and everyone knows the violent way the relationship ended.'

The former couple split three years ago after an argument turned violent. Chris was charged with assaulting the pop beauty and served with a restraining order.

The protective order slammed on the rapper was lifted a year ago. It required that they have no contact with each other.

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Christina Aguilera sings at Etta James funeral

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The great Etta James was eulogized earlier today at the Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge in Gardena, CA. The Reverend Al Sharpton officiated, reading a letter from President Obama that said "Etta will be remembered for her legendary voice and her contributions to our nation's musical heritage."

Performers included Stevie Wonder, who performed The Lord's Prayer and his own Shelter in the Rain and this gospel take on James' classic, At Last, by Christina Aguilera.

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Gilbert O�Sullivan to release best of

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Gilbert O'Sullivan, one of the country's most revered singers, songwriters and musicians, celebrates an amazing forty-five year recording career with the release of 'A Singer and His Songs - The Very Best Of Gilbert O'Sullivan' on 5th March 2012, through Union Square Music. The album will also be supported by a full UK tour beginning on 17th March through to 15th April.

Part of a major Gilbert O'Sullivan reissue campaign, the album chronicles songs from his debut album, 'Himself' in 1971, through to his most recent album 'Gilbertville' and features no less than 14 top 10 UK hits, including the multi-million US selling and Grammy-nominated, 'Alone Again (Naturally)', the unforgettable UK number 1 'Clair' and 'Get Down, for which he won two Ivor Novello Awards in 1973, for Best Song and Best Songwriter.

Gilbert's first two albums, 'Himself' and 'Back To Front' both stayed in the UK chart for over a year (86 and 64 weeks respectively) and in 1972 Gilbert was the biggest selling UK artist in the world. The incredible success of 'Alone Again (Naturally)' in America catapulted Gilbert into stardom and he made several appearance on US shows hosted by music legends such as Dean Martin and Burt Bacharach.

Gilbert's songs have appeared in TV series including The Simpsons and Life On Mars and in films such as The Virgin Suicides, Stuart Little, Margot At The Wedding and Stuck On You. His songs have been covered by acts as diverse as Elton John, Bobby Darin, The Feeling, Nina Simone, Har Mar Superstar, Sarah Vaughan, Andy Williams, The Pet Shop Boys, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, and Herb Alpert, and at a recent live show in Dublin Morrissey performed a version of 'Nothing Rhymed' .

'Nothing Rhymed' was also name-checked by Richard Curtis, who on accepting a Bafta for Comic Relief, recited the following lyrics as a motivating factor behind his setting up of the charity: 'When I'm drinking my Bonaparte Shandy, eating more than enough apple pies, will I glance at my screen and see real human beings starve to death right in front of my eyes?' Then he added in his own words 'Eat your heart out, Bob Dylan!'

More recently 'Gilbertville', which was released in January 2011, was hailed as one of his finest albums to date, which led critics and the media to suggest maybe it was time to revisit O'Sullivan's career for re-appraisal.

`Smart kitchen-sink lyrics, super melodic songs, his new stuff just as good as his old; if he'd never had a hit, or worn an oversize flat cap, he'd be hailed as our own Randy Newman ' one who references tea (frequently) and frozen peas (occasionally). At his best, he is the missing link between the Kinks and Squeeze' - The Guardian

Along with the release of the album, fans will be delighted to know that Gilbert will be touring with 'A Singer and His Songs', performing 18 live dates across the UK from 17th March 2012.

He will be joined by his amazing 11 piece band, including a string quartet, to present a stunning two hour plus performance.

The full list of dates is as follows:

MARCH
17 TORQUAY Princess Theatre 0844 8713023 www.atgtickets.com/torquay
19 GUILDFORD Glive 0844 7701797 www.glive.co.uk
20 DARTFORD Orchard Theatre 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk
22 BRISTOL Colston Hall 0117 9223686 www.colstonhall.org
24 CYMRU Venue 01492 872000 www.venuecymru.co.uk
25 BIRMINGHAM Town Hall 0121 7803333 www.thsh.co.uk
27 BASINGSTOKE Anvil 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
28 BUXTON Opera House 0845 1272190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
29 CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange 01223 357851 www.cornex.co.uk
31 ST ALBANS Arena 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk

APRIL
01 BRIGHTON Theatre Royal 0844 8717650 www.atgtickets.com/brighton
03 PETERBOROUGH Cresset Theatre 01733 265705 www.cresset.co.uk
04 YORK Opera House 0844 8472322 www.atgtickets.com/york
05 LIVERPOOL Philharmonic 0151 7093789 www.liverpoolphil.com
07 BRADFORD St. George's Hall 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
12 LEICESTER De Montfort Hall 0116 2333111 www.demontforthall.co.uk
13 DERBY Assembly Rooms 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk
15 GLASGOW Royal Concert Hall 0141 3538000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com

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Chemical Brothers fans go wild at premiere

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On Thursday night the global premiere of The Chemical Brothers; Don't Think, directed by Adam Smith, took place in 25 cities across the globe.

The verdict from the 4000 dedicated fans lucky enough to have a ticket was unanimous: It was a one of a kind experience definitely not to be missed! London saw exuberant fans dancing in the aisles and applauding along with the Fuji crowd, a reaction mirrored in cities across the world from Auckland to Buenos Aires. Don't Think has clearly redefined the cinematic experience.

For those that weren't able to purchase a ticket to these sell out advance screenings, The Chemical Brothers will bring their concert event DON'T THINK, to select cinemas across the U.K and Ireland FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY on Friday February 3rd 2012. To purchase your ticket for this critically lauded and utterly jaw dropping event visit: www.dontthinkmovie.com

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Get ready for the ReConnected Revolution

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added: 29 Jan 2012 // by: Dean Midas Maynard

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2012 will definitely be the year of the boy band, as the One Direction infection will be joined in 2012 by the ReConnected Revolution says Music News Reality TV writer Dean Midas Maynard...

Monday 13th February sees the launch of their debut single 'One In A Million' at their special launch show at the Manchester Academy.

Back in 2010, an aspiring young group of lads caught my attention as they auditioned for Britain's got talent. They sung their hearts out and continued to win over the judges and audience, reaching the Final. Now, 2 years on, the Manchester pop sensations, Matt Fitzgerald and brothers Max & Harry Mondryk aka ReConnected are set to make an even bigger impression on the nation, as their debut single is released.

Since then, I have met and got to know the group, continuing to support their career. They are not only fantastic singers and performers, but they are also really cool, down to earth lads who deserve all of the attention they attract.

The trio have recently signed with Duncan Bannatyne's record label RKA and, after months of touring and rehearsing their debut single, 'One In A Million' is set to be released in early 2012.

This will please their ever growing fanbase, which continues to grow each day. Last year Reconnected saw tickets sales for their concert over two consecutive nights, sell out in a matter of hours.

They are not just another boyband. They are brilliant live and have their own originality. There is definitely room for ReConnected. In terms of vocal ability and their live sets, they more than match the current crop of boy bands.

RKA Chairman Ryan Ashmore said "ReConnected's debut single is a catchy, infectious track and everyone at RKA believes that 2012 is going to be a big year for the lads"

For more information on ReConnected visit www.reconnected-music.com

Tickets for the record launch are only £6 and be brought via www.safeconcerts.com

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The Musical Box to play 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway'

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THE MUSICAL BOX, the only band in the world to obtain the performing rights and access to the full original archives for "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" from Peter Gabriel and Genesis, will perform 4 shows in the UK in March.

The critically acclaimed production has been performed with great success in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, such as London's Royal Albert Hall and the Olympia in Paris. In 2005, Phil Collins joined the band on stage in Geneva, Peter Gabriel takes his children to the shows and Steve Hackett has joined them onstage on more than one occasion. Collins once said "I watched and listened. They played that stuff better than we ever did."

One of the very first Rock Operas in history, 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' was released as a double album in 1974. The tour that followed was a ground-breaking theatrical production, which The Musical Box reproduces in its entirety in painstaking detail. The show is supported by over 1200 original slides, original costumes and props together with an arsenal of visual effects and pyrotechnics.

The UK dates are:

March
Tue 13th Bristol Colston Hall £25/£21.50 0117 922 3686 www.colstonhall.org
Wed 14th Glasgow Clyde Auditorium £25 0844 395 4000 www.ticketSOUP.com
Thu 15th Manchester O2 Apollo £21.50/£25.00 08444 777 677 www.o2apollomanchester.co.uk
Fri 16th London HMV Apollo £23.50/31.50 08448 444 748 www.hammersmithapollo.net

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The Musical Box version of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway debuted in Montreal in October 2000, more than 25 years after the last Genesis performance with Peter Gabriel; the show was sold out and has been going around the world ever since.

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Florence Welch: I enjoy blowouts

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Florence Welch only has a 'blowout' occasionally nowadays.

The Florence + the Machine star no longer drinks alcohol while on tour as she doesn't think it's conducive to good shows. However, when at home it's a different story.

'When I'm on tour I'm really strict with myself. But when I get back to London I still go a bit crazy. My sister will say, 'Where have you been for the last couple of days?' and I'll have been going out seeing friends. But that's only a blowout now and then, everyone has their moments. I'm still trying to figure out the balance. I'm still learning the best for me. I haven't figured everything out yet,' she explained.

Florence, 25, grew up following punk bands and when she hit the big time she tried to emulate them. That meant drinking a lot, especially when she saw many other modern groups behaving in that way.

She eventually decided to stop after worrying things had gone too far.

'I used alcohol to give me confidence on stage. Now I feel more comfortable with my music, I find confidence in that, but it took a while to get used to that,' she told Look magazine. 'At the level I was going, I don't think I could have kept it up. I couldn't carry on like that. I realise people had paid to come and see me and it had to stop.'

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Guns N� Roses announce first 2012 shows

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added: 30 Jan 2012 // by: Noise11 

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There will be some Guns N' Roses activity this year but so far only in Europe.

Two dates have been announced for May, one for Ireland and one for Italy.

Guns N' Roses are locked in to play Dublin's O2 Arena on May 17 and the Gods of Metal festival in Italy on May 22.

Guns N' Roses will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April but at this stage there has been no confirmation of a performance or if the original members will actually all stand on stage together to collect the award.

Axl Rose has been in the studio working on a new Guns N' Roses album. However, considering the last one 'Chinese Democracy' took 12 years to release, don't hold your breath waiting for a follow-up.

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Leftfield host War Child benefit O2 Academy Brixton

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Icons of British dance music Leftfield with the help of Red Bull Studios London, will curate a stellar line-up of artists at the O2 Academy Brixton on 21st April 2012, all in aid of War Child.

Leftfield's impact on dance music can only be described as seismic, with material from their genre defining albums Leftism and Rhythm and Stealth they are one of dance music's premier live acts. Leftfield's first show of the year with a line-up of friends and special guests will provide a spectacular show for fans and much needed funds for War Child.

Neil Barnes (Leftfield) - 'War Child brings people together for an undeniably good cause, helping kids in circumstances no one should have to endure. We've enjoyed working with some great collaborators over the years, so this is a great opportunity to play alongside a line-up of artists and DJs we love.'

Hotly tipped electro starlet Jess Mills will be appearing as part of Leftfield's headline set, reprising her role from the bands 2010 comeback tour - http://youtu.be/bXOO9MtAuMg

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES FROM
BOOKA SHADE (LIVE)
LAURENT GARNIER
JAMES ZABIELA
M.A.N.D.Y
JEMMY
TEMPO TANTRUM
** With live visuals from Deerstalker **

Tickets are on-sale priced at £29.50 + booking fee

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