R. Kelly set to play first UK tour in 8 years

R. Kelly

We’ve just found out that the incredible R.Kelly has announced dates where he’ll hit the UK for the first time since 2002, taking on Manchester, London (twice!) and Wolverhampton.

His first UK shows were at the Hammersmith Apollo way back in 1992, and it’s where he’ll be again come April. It’s a revisiting of his peak, through shows that’ll hopefully blow our minds.

Think about a 20-year career taking in such heights as ‘She’s Got That Vibe’, ‘Bump ‘n’ Grind’, ‘Ignition (Remix) and the frankly barking Trapped In The Closet series and we’re pretty sure you’ll find yourself in a tizz about the whole thing. … Continue Reading

Our Lost Infantry announce tour

Our Lost Infantry

Muso’s Guide favourites Our Lost Infantry, who opened our last spectacular show at The Lexington at the tail end of January, have announced details of an upcoming tour.

You should go.

Also, there’s a date not on there – they’ll be supporting Grammatics on March 12 at, once again, The Lexington.

They’ll be hitting the cities of London, Blackburn, Accrington, Leeds, Bracknell, Southampton and their home-town of Aldershot.

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New High Places record in April

High Places vs Mankind

Mary Pearson and Rob Barber, also known as High Places, are gearing up to release their second full length album this spring. It’ll be called High Places vs. Mankind and will be released on April 6th on Thrill Jockey.

High Places vs. Mankind certainly looks to be a progression from their early singles and their debut album, with more standard instrumentation and vocals higher in the mix. The old High Places mix of sounds and influences still remain, however. The press release sez:

“Mary and Rob are tackling the complex, gigantic subject of being human and what it’s like to interact with other human beings. The album’s subject matter covers a wide range; from romantic relationships to overcoming addiction, aging, and finally death in the closing track ‘When It Comes’.”

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Vampire Weekend tour dates announced

Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend have just announced a load of February dates for their upcoming UK tour, in support of their second album Contra (due out January 11th).

Sun 7th – CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange

Mon 8th – MANCHESTER, Apollo

Tues 9th – LEEDS, O2 Academy

Wed 10th – BIRMINGHAM, O2 Academy

Fri 12th – NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy

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Just Jack tour dates announced

Just Jack

It’s been annouced that Just Jack will be touring the UK in early November, in support of his new record All Night Cinema. The dates will run as follows:

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Lily Allen and Dizzee Rascal announce two co-headline shows for 2010

Lily Allen

So it seems Lily Allen’s still going to be on our radars, in spite of whatever may or may not have happened last week. We know this because she’s announced two co-headline dates, in conjunction with Dizzee Rascal, for next March.

The gruesome twosome’ll be hitting Manchester MEN Arena on March 5 2010, and London’s sickeningly large O2 Arena on March 7.

“I’m really looking forward to playing these special shows – I’m a massive fan of what Dizzee does,” says Lily.

Dizzee says: “Lily and I have both worked well in the past so its no doubt these shows will be nights to remember.” … Continue Reading

Wild Beasts line up new single

Wild Beasts

Northern four-piece Wild Beasts have announced that they will release the second single from their fantastic second album Two Dancers on October 5th. It will be ‘All The King’s Men’ and will come out on Domino.

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Ash to tour an A-Z of cities around the UK

Ash

Veterans of the music world Ash are breaking the mould yet again, this time announcing a 26-date UK tour covering cities beginning with ‘A’ and ending in ‘Z’.

Working alphabetically through the towns and cities of the British Isles from Aldershot to Zennor, Ash will be dropping in on the UK’s lesser-visited concert venues.

Exotic locations like Ventnor (that’s on the Isle of Wight), The Havana Club (in Jersey), Upper Norwood (South London of course…) and the Devonshire seaside town of ‘eXmouth’, will be among those experiencing a rare visit from a major touring act; and who better to ‘bring the rock’ than the acclaimed live act and hit factory that is Ash? … Continue Reading

Richard Hawley’s Truelove’s Gutter on the way in September

Richard Hawley

Sheffield songwriter Richard Hawley will release his new album in September on Mute records. It’s called Truelove’s Gutter and is eight tracks long.

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Morrissey asks fans not to buy his boxsets

Morrissey

Morrissey has distanced himself from the release of two boxsets of singles set to be released by EMI. In a statement, he urged fans not to bother buying them, stating that he had not been consulted about their release and that he would not receive any royalty payments for them.

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