The Futureheads’ final tour of 2008 began last night. The tour started at the London Astoria and ends at the York Duchess on December 20.
The Futurehads’ next single, “I Wouldn’t be Like This” will be available December 1. The single was recorded during the “This is not the World” session. It was not included on their album. The band wanted to release it as a single-only track to bring a successful year to end.
Catch The Futureheads on tour:
Whithaven Civic Hall (11.30) Glasgow ABC 2 (12.2 and 3) Birmingham Academy (12.5) Oxford Academy (12.6) Norwich Waterfront (12.7) Cardiff Sub 29 (12.8) Cheltenham Dakota Club (12.9) Sheffield Academy (12.12) Leeds Academy (12.13) Gateshead Sage (12.19) York Duchess (12.20)
Little Man Tate have also announced their 2009 European Tour.
Take That and Britney Spears are both releasing albums titled Circus on December 1. There’s been huge controversy surrounding it. Spears fans feel Take That should change their CD title and vice versa.
Gigwise.com has reported Take That is selling five to one pre-sale copies of their latest release in comparison to Spears.
Digital music store Play thinks that Take That’s Circus will be their most popular album of all time simply based on pre-sale numbers.
Chris Wolsenholme, bassist, recently leaked some details about Muse’s yet untitled and dated fifth album on their official forum.
Wolstenholme confirmed the band is in fact working on the follow-up to 2006’s “Black Holes and Revelations.”
He said, “It would be nice to have the album out in the second half of next year, but we have no set ourselves any targets.”
However, the band is more focused on making the best album of their career.
“There is a new song in three parts, more of a symphony than a song, which I have been working on sporadically for many years,” front man Matt Bellamy explained. “I have been arranging the orchestral elements myself, which is taking a long time. It should hopefully make the next album as the final three tracks.”
Liam Gallagher co-hosted 98.7’s The Rewind at Noon in Los Angeles, CA today. Liam discussed “The Shock of Lightning” and a live performance of “I’m Outta Time” with Gem all while being censored every few minutes.
In usual Oasis fashion, sit back and enjoy a laugh.. and amazing music.
Bloc Party are releasing their next single, “One Month Off.” The edgy song, produced by Paul Epworth, will be available for download on January 26. The single will coincide with their first UK tour since 2007.
Find the Bloc Party on tour at the end of January: Glasgow Academy (1.25 and 1.26) Manchester Apollo (1.28 and 1.29) Wolverhampton Civic Hallw (1.31 and 2.1)
Early next month, ITV is airing “Take That Come to Town.” The Christmas special will be shot in Manchester, the group’s hometown, in an intimate studio with a group of lucky fans.
The foursome will perform classics from all their albums as well as new material from their upcoming release, Circus.
After an encounter on November 8 at a Manchester vs. Arsenal game between Gary Barlow and former member Robbie Williams rumors have escalated. Many reports are suggesting Williams will join the other four original members for a surprise performance during the filming.
Williams left Take That in 1995 to pursue a solo career. Since there has been a slight rivalry between members that has evidently been put to rest.
Although things have cooled off, Barlow recently told The Sun that Williams is not rejoining the band permanently.
“We love Robbie, but people see us as a four-piece now,” he explained.
The Chemists are the current opener for The Bluetones “Learning to Fly” tour. The five piece band, formerly known as Uncut, originate from Bristol.
Their latest single, “Radio Booth,” is currently available on NME.com and their official MySpace page. The single officially drops December 8. It includes a remix of “Haunts” and “This City.”
“Radio Booth” is an ode to those DJs who talk and think they know everything, yet have no knowledge of music at all.
I won’t lie, once I stumbled upon this band this morning I have had their MySpace page open all day. I hope you enjoy as much!
If you’re in the UK catch them on the few remaining dates of their tour! Nov 26 Edinburgh - Music Hall Nov 28 Peterborough - Cresset Nov 29 Gloucester - GL1 Dec 01 Norwich - UEA Dec 02 Portsmouth - Pyramids
The Arctic Monkeys have joined the line-up for the Big Day Out music festival in Auckland on January 16.
“We’ve been twice and both times it’s been our favorite country to play,” drummer Matt Helders said. “We’ve always wanted to do Big Day out, but we’ve never managed it with timing.”
The band is currently in the midst of completing their third, yet untitled, album.
“We thought it’s a bit unorthodox not finishing the album, but why not just do it and think about everything else after cause we’ve never been out in the Australian summer,” Helders justified.
The new album is set for release some time next year, Helders refused details.
“It won’t be the same again, but that’s all I can really say,” he said.
Belle and Sebastian will soon surface after a short hiatus following 2006’s “The Life Pursuit.” The new project is a film soundtrack titled, “God Help The Girl.”
Stuart Murdoch broke his silence on his official Web site stating, “I’m aiming to master all the ‘God Help the Girl’ songs by the end of November. I think there are 18 of them. It’s a good feeling to think about making records, sleeves and schedules.”
Last year Murdoch summoned singers for the project. The only names leaked thus far is Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy Fame (featured in the film and on the soundtrack) and Asya from the Seattle-based indie pop group, Smoosh.
In natural Belle and Sebastian form, no other details are available.
