Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
NEWS : Spandau Ballet Reformation Tour - Extra UK date
Due to tickets for the homecoming London date at the O2 selling out within 20 minutes of them going on sale, the band have announced an extra date for the O2 venue - 21st October.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
NEWS : British Sea Power Festival Dates
British Sea Power has announced they will be playing the following Festival dates :
Sat 20 June – Redlist Live, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent.
Sat 18 July – 2000 Trees Festival, Withington, Gloucestershire.
Thurs 6 Aug – The Big Chill, Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire.
Fri 21 Aug – Greenman, Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacons.
Sat/Sun 22/23 Aug – V Festival, Chelmsford and Staffordshire (dates at respective sites STILL TBC)
For more information and for updates - http://www.britishseapower.co.uk/
Sat 20 June – Redlist Live, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent.
Sat 18 July – 2000 Trees Festival, Withington, Gloucestershire.
Thurs 6 Aug – The Big Chill, Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire.
Fri 21 Aug – Greenman, Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacons.
Sat/Sun 22/23 Aug – V Festival, Chelmsford and Staffordshire (dates at respective sites STILL TBC)
For more information and for updates - http://www.britishseapower.co.uk/
NEWS : Bestival line up
This years Bestival will include Kraftwerk, Massive Attack, Bat For Lashes amongst others and the DJ line up will include 2manydjs/Soulwax for more information of the complete line up and others to be announced as well as tickets visit http://www.bestival.net/
TRIVIA : Tears For Fears
Tears For Fears (abbreviated TFF) are a popular English pop band formed in the early 1980s by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, which emerged after the dissolution of their first band, the mod-influenced Graduate.
Mad World - This was Tears For Fears' first ever UK hit. It was produced by Chris Hughes, a former drummer with Adam and the Ants.
Everybody wants to rule the world - This was the first US #1 hit for Tears For Fears. "Shout" went to #1 2 months later. Curt Smith, one of the 2 members of Tears For Fears, did a solo, acoustic version of this for the soundtrack to The Private Public, a 2001 movie where he made his acting debut.
A haunting cover of "Mad World" by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules was featured on the soundtrack to the cult film Donnie Darko and reached UK Number 1 spot for Christmas 2003. "Head Over Heels" was also used in the film. Despite chart-topping success in the USA, Tears for Fears themselves had yet to reach the top spot in their native country. The timing of the Gary Jules "Mad World" cover led many critics to accuse Tears for Fears of reforming to capitalise financially on the single's success, when in fact they had reformed years before the cover was recorded.
In a nod to quantum physics, the band recorded a b-side called Schrödinger's Cat, its on the single "Break it down again", and there is a lyrical reference in God's Mistake to Einstein's famous quote, "God does not play dice."
On "The Hurting" album at 0:19 during The Prisoner, a voice can be heard saying "The prisoner!"
Pale Shelter was the band's fifth single release (the third taken from their debut LP The Hurting) and third UK Top 5 chart hit. The single was re-issued, after the first one failed to chart a year prior. To provide a chart push the second time around, Mercury Records took full advantage of the picture disc and coloured vinyl gimmicks that were popular throughout the 1970's and early 1980's. In all, twelve different variations of the single were available for purchase. The b-side, "We Are Broken", is an early version of the song "Broken", which would later appear in re-recorded form on Tears for Fears' sophomore LP Songs from the Big Chair. The song is featured in the 2002 PlayStation 2 videogame Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as part of the New Wave radio station Wave 103.
In addition to co-producing most of Tears for Fears' records, Orzabal also produced Oleta Adams' successful album "Circle Of One" (1990) along with Dave Bascombe, following on from Adams' collaboration on the 1989 Tears for Fears album The Seeds Of Love. The album reached #1 in the UK and was top 20 in the US. Orzabal also co-wrote the lead track "Rhythm of Life" for the album, which was initially intended for The Seeds Of Love. In 1999, Orzabal also co-produced the Icelandic singer/songwriter Emiliana Torrini's acclaimed album Love In The Time Of Science, along with Tears for Fears associate Alan Griffiths. The pair also wrote two tracks for the album.
Orzabal has been married to his wife Caroline since 1982. They have two children, Raoul and Pascal.
Roland Orzabal's full name is Roland Jaime Orzabal de la Quintana. Born on 22 August 1961, in Portsmouth, England. Orzabal's mother is English and his father is from Paris, but of Spanish descent. Orzabal was originally named "Raoul" at birth, but this was changed to Roland shortly after. As well as his native English, he is fluent in French and Spanish.
Curt Smith (born June 24, 1961, Bath, Somerset, England) was originally in the ska influenced band Graduate and had also been in a band called Neon, featuring future members of Naked Eyes.
Mad World - This was Tears For Fears' first ever UK hit. It was produced by Chris Hughes, a former drummer with Adam and the Ants.
Everybody wants to rule the world - This was the first US #1 hit for Tears For Fears. "Shout" went to #1 2 months later. Curt Smith, one of the 2 members of Tears For Fears, did a solo, acoustic version of this for the soundtrack to The Private Public, a 2001 movie where he made his acting debut.
A haunting cover of "Mad World" by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules was featured on the soundtrack to the cult film Donnie Darko and reached UK Number 1 spot for Christmas 2003. "Head Over Heels" was also used in the film. Despite chart-topping success in the USA, Tears for Fears themselves had yet to reach the top spot in their native country. The timing of the Gary Jules "Mad World" cover led many critics to accuse Tears for Fears of reforming to capitalise financially on the single's success, when in fact they had reformed years before the cover was recorded.
In a nod to quantum physics, the band recorded a b-side called Schrödinger's Cat, its on the single "Break it down again", and there is a lyrical reference in God's Mistake to Einstein's famous quote, "God does not play dice."
On "The Hurting" album at 0:19 during The Prisoner, a voice can be heard saying "The prisoner!"
Pale Shelter was the band's fifth single release (the third taken from their debut LP The Hurting) and third UK Top 5 chart hit. The single was re-issued, after the first one failed to chart a year prior. To provide a chart push the second time around, Mercury Records took full advantage of the picture disc and coloured vinyl gimmicks that were popular throughout the 1970's and early 1980's. In all, twelve different variations of the single were available for purchase. The b-side, "We Are Broken", is an early version of the song "Broken", which would later appear in re-recorded form on Tears for Fears' sophomore LP Songs from the Big Chair. The song is featured in the 2002 PlayStation 2 videogame Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as part of the New Wave radio station Wave 103.
In addition to co-producing most of Tears for Fears' records, Orzabal also produced Oleta Adams' successful album "Circle Of One" (1990) along with Dave Bascombe, following on from Adams' collaboration on the 1989 Tears for Fears album The Seeds Of Love. The album reached #1 in the UK and was top 20 in the US. Orzabal also co-wrote the lead track "Rhythm of Life" for the album, which was initially intended for The Seeds Of Love. In 1999, Orzabal also co-produced the Icelandic singer/songwriter Emiliana Torrini's acclaimed album Love In The Time Of Science, along with Tears for Fears associate Alan Griffiths. The pair also wrote two tracks for the album.
Orzabal has been married to his wife Caroline since 1982. They have two children, Raoul and Pascal.
Roland Orzabal's full name is Roland Jaime Orzabal de la Quintana. Born on 22 August 1961, in Portsmouth, England. Orzabal's mother is English and his father is from Paris, but of Spanish descent. Orzabal was originally named "Raoul" at birth, but this was changed to Roland shortly after. As well as his native English, he is fluent in French and Spanish.
Curt Smith (born June 24, 1961, Bath, Somerset, England) was originally in the ska influenced band Graduate and had also been in a band called Neon, featuring future members of Naked Eyes.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
NEWS : Spandau Ballet "Reformation" World Tour - UK dates
Spandau Ballet are to perform live for the first time in 20 years, they have announced UK dates for their forthcoming "Reformation Tour", they are :
O2 Arena, Dublin 13th of October 2009
Belfast Odyssey Arena, Belfast 14th of October 2009
Sheffield Arena, Sheffield 16th of October 2009
Glasgow SECC Arena, Glasgow 17th of October 2009
London O2 Arena, London 20th of October 2009
Birmingham LG Arena, Birmingham 24th of October 2009
Newcastle Arena, Newcastle 26th of October 2009
Manchester MEN Arena, Manchester 28th of October 2009
For more information and further dates when they are announced see here.
O2 Arena, Dublin 13th of October 2009
Belfast Odyssey Arena, Belfast 14th of October 2009
Sheffield Arena, Sheffield 16th of October 2009
Glasgow SECC Arena, Glasgow 17th of October 2009
London O2 Arena, London 20th of October 2009
Birmingham LG Arena, Birmingham 24th of October 2009
Newcastle Arena, Newcastle 26th of October 2009
Manchester MEN Arena, Manchester 28th of October 2009
For more information and further dates when they are announced see here.
Monday, March 23, 2009
NEWS : a-ha UK dates
As part of their forthcoming European Tour, a-ha have have announced the dates for their UK shows, they are -
Nov 2, 2009 NIA, Birmingham
Nov 3, 2009 MEN Arena, Manchester
Nov 4, 2009 O2 Arena, London
More information as well as how to order pre-sale tickets, please see www.a-ha.com
Nov 2, 2009 NIA, Birmingham
Nov 3, 2009 MEN Arena, Manchester
Nov 4, 2009 O2 Arena, London
More information as well as how to order pre-sale tickets, please see www.a-ha.com
Friday, March 20, 2009
Tweaker feat David Sylvian
There is also a really good remix - Wamdue 2 step vocal experience remix, I love David Sylvian's work.
Tweaker Official Site
Tweaker myspace
David Sylvian Official Site
Sunday, March 15, 2009
NEWS : Placebo new album and first airing of title track
Placebo have announced the release date for their forthcoming album, "Battle For The Sun", the album will be released on a variety of formats and there will be a very special Deluxe Box Set. The first 500 copies of the Box Set will be signed by the band.
The title track will be exclusively aired first on Zane Lowes BBC Radio 1 show at around 7.00PM GMT, Tuesday 17th March. more information on Zane Lowes show can be found here.
Pre-orders for the Box Set here. There is also a chance of receiving one of 5, Golden Laminated passes that will be hidden in 5 copies of the box set, one for each continent.
http://www.placeboworld.co.uk/
The title track will be exclusively aired first on Zane Lowes BBC Radio 1 show at around 7.00PM GMT, Tuesday 17th March. more information on Zane Lowes show can be found here.
Pre-orders for the Box Set here. There is also a chance of receiving one of 5, Golden Laminated passes that will be hidden in 5 copies of the box set, one for each continent.
http://www.placeboworld.co.uk/
Friday, March 13, 2009
NEWS : Bat For Lashes upcoming shows and new album
Bat For Lashes will be playing the following shows, kicking off on April 7th.
UK
7th April 2009 - Manchester Ritz
8th April 2009 - Glasgow Queen Margaret Union
9th April 2009 - Stage 2 - Northumbria University
11th April 2009 - Leeds Metropolitan University
12th April 2009 - Birmingham Town Hall
13th April 2009 - Cambridge Junction **Venue change from Oxford Regal**
15th April 2009 - Bristol Anson Rooms
16th April 2009 - Brighton Corn Exchange
17th April 2009 - London Shepherds Bush Empire
19th April 2009 - London Shepherds Bush Empire **Extra Date**
North America
25th April 2009 - The Mod Club, Toronto
27th April 2009 - Boston Paradise Rock Club
30th April 2009 - Bowery Ballroom, New York City
1st May 2009 - 1st Unitarian Church, Philadelphia
2nd May 2009 - Williamsburg Music Hall, Brooklyn
Europe
9th May 2009 - Dissonanze Festival
10th May 2009 - Teatro Leonardo, Milan
11th May 2009 - Ampere, Munich
12th May 2009 - Postbahnhof, Berlin
14th May 2009 - Knust, Hamburg
15th May 2009 - Botanique, Brussels
16th May 2009 - Melkweg Oude Zaal, Amsterdam
18th May 2009 - Kulturkirche, Cologne
19th May 2009 - L'Aeronef, Lille
20th May 2009 - L'Olympic, Nantes
22nd May 2009 - Le Bikini, Toulouse
23rd May 2009 - Salle Victoire 2, Montpellier
25th May 2009 - Le Ninkasi, Lyon
26th May 2009 - La Laiterie, Strasbourg
27th May 2009 - Le Bataclan, Paris
29th May 2009 - Primavera Sound Festival
North America
10th June 2009 - The Crocodile, Seattle
11th June 2009 - Doug Fir Lounge, Portland
13th June 2009 - Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
16th June 2009 - El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
UK
11th September 2009 - Bestival
And Bat For Lashes will be releasing their forthcoming album "Two Suns" in April.
http://www.batforlashes.com/
bat for lashes myspace
UK
7th April 2009 - Manchester Ritz
8th April 2009 - Glasgow Queen Margaret Union
9th April 2009 - Stage 2 - Northumbria University
11th April 2009 - Leeds Metropolitan University
12th April 2009 - Birmingham Town Hall
13th April 2009 - Cambridge Junction **Venue change from Oxford Regal**
15th April 2009 - Bristol Anson Rooms
16th April 2009 - Brighton Corn Exchange
17th April 2009 - London Shepherds Bush Empire
19th April 2009 - London Shepherds Bush Empire **Extra Date**
North America
25th April 2009 - The Mod Club, Toronto
27th April 2009 - Boston Paradise Rock Club
30th April 2009 - Bowery Ballroom, New York City
1st May 2009 - 1st Unitarian Church, Philadelphia
2nd May 2009 - Williamsburg Music Hall, Brooklyn
Europe
9th May 2009 - Dissonanze Festival
10th May 2009 - Teatro Leonardo, Milan
11th May 2009 - Ampere, Munich
12th May 2009 - Postbahnhof, Berlin
14th May 2009 - Knust, Hamburg
15th May 2009 - Botanique, Brussels
16th May 2009 - Melkweg Oude Zaal, Amsterdam
18th May 2009 - Kulturkirche, Cologne
19th May 2009 - L'Aeronef, Lille
20th May 2009 - L'Olympic, Nantes
22nd May 2009 - Le Bikini, Toulouse
23rd May 2009 - Salle Victoire 2, Montpellier
25th May 2009 - Le Ninkasi, Lyon
26th May 2009 - La Laiterie, Strasbourg
27th May 2009 - Le Bataclan, Paris
29th May 2009 - Primavera Sound Festival
North America
10th June 2009 - The Crocodile, Seattle
11th June 2009 - Doug Fir Lounge, Portland
13th June 2009 - Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
16th June 2009 - El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
UK
11th September 2009 - Bestival
And Bat For Lashes will be releasing their forthcoming album "Two Suns" in April.
http://www.batforlashes.com/
bat for lashes myspace
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