Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright has released a new standalone song and video titled, “Sword of Damocles.” Rufus debuted the song last week on The Late Late Show with James Corden to widespread praise.

Of the single, Rufus said “This is my artistic response to what is currently transpiring within the American government and how its collapse is affecting every aspect of existence for us all. With the Midterm Elections around the corner, it’s important for everyone to take a stand and contribute in some way, whether it’s bringing awareness to issues in your community, protesting/demonstrating, watching the news to formulate your own opinions, creating, yelling – it’s all hands on deck. VOTE.”

The video heavily references the famed ancient expression, which is a parable of impending doom of and to those in positions of power. This timeless tale points out the hard fact that with great power, comes great responsibility, and for all concerned, great danger. The project is packed with talent – featuring Emmy winner Darren Criss, wardrobe from Vivienne Westwood, and direction from Andrew Ondrejcak.

Ondrejcak said, “Often my work is concept-driven but for Damocles, I knew that I wanted to focus on a more traditional narrative storytelling. I’ve also been playing with a more formal approach to color – and I wanted to experiment with a Wizard of Oz effect – to begin the story in brownish tones, and then once Dorothy lands in Oz, the creamy sepia tones of Kansas turn into the candy-colored Technicolor of Oz. I think this also speaks to this duality of reality and imagination, of the Real and Unreal.”

A portion of the proceeds from “Sword of Damocles” will benefit the Swing Left Organization.

The song comes off the heels of “Hadrian,” Rufus’ second opera that premiered to much fanfare in Toronto on October 13th. Next up is the “All These Poses” Anniversary Tour 2018 which kicks off in Los Angeles on November 9th, followed by the legendary Rufus and Martha Wainwright Christmas show, “Noel Nights,” which returns to New York City for the first time in four years at Town Hall on December 16th.

www.rufuswainwright.com

With his UK tour starting next month, Miles Kane unveils the spooky video for brand new track ‘LA Five Four (309)’ today. Watch it HERE.

Written with Jamie T, Michael Shuman (Queens of the Stone Age and Mini Mansions), Zach Dawes (The Last Shadow Puppets and Mini Mansions), Tyler Parkford (Mini Mansions) and Loren Humphrey, the track is scuzzy garage-rock at its finest, fit for a Halloween release. The haunting video sees Miles in full glam-punk jumpsuit swaggering around an abandoned carpark.

‘This is a spooky intense number that reflects on a reoccurring dream I would have while I was living in LA’ says Miles ‘I’d be walking down the corridor of a hotel and then knock on room 309. When I would enter, I would wake up in a shock and the time would be 3:55 each time! The wildness of the verses is me with no reins on, it’s as hard hitting as it comes!’

Following an intimate UK club tour in spring, Miles and his band play the following UK dates including London’s Brixton Academy Dec 6th.

November
Thurs 22nd GLASGOW, The Barrowland Ballroom  SOLD OUT
Fri 23rd  MANCHESTER, Manchester Academy 1 SOLD OUT
Sat 24th  MANCHESTER, Manchester Academy 1
Mon 26th NORWICH, The LCR UEA
Tues 27th BIRMINGHAM, O2 Institute
Thurs 29th LEEDS, O2 Academy
Fri 30th  HULL, Hull University       SOLD OUT

December
Sat 1st  NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy
Mon 3rd BRISTOL, O2 Academy
Tues 4th  LEICESTER, O2 Academy
Thurs 6th LONDON, O2 Academy Brixton
Fri 7th  NOTTINGHAM, Rock City     SOLD OUT
Sat 8th LIVERPOOL, Mountford Hall    SOLD OUT

www.mileskane.com

Tom Walker has had a very good 2018. His ‘Leave A Light On’ was the hit of the summer and he performed a stunning version of it on Friday’s Standup To Cancer. His recent sold out UK tour included a triumphant show at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire and he’s just been awarded the prestigious ASCAP Vanguard Award for breakthrough artist.

And 2019 looks even bigger and brighter for this rising singer songwriter whose debut album ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ is released March 1st. Tom has just announced an 8 date UK tour next spring including a must see show at London’s Roundhouse May 1st.

The latest single to be unveiled from the album s an exciting collaboration with Rudimental, ‘Walk Alone’ and he joined them for a rendition of the track at a sold out Alexandra Palace on Saturday night.

Tom and his band have toured the world this year playing to over 800,000 people and play the following UK dates next spring:

April 2019
Tues 23rd  Nottingham, Rock City
Wed 24th  Newcastle, Newcastle University
Fri 26th   Glasgow, Barrowlands
Sat 27th   Manchester, Manchester Academy
Sun 28th  Bristol, O2 Academy
Tue 30th   Southampton, O2 Guildhall

May 2019
Wed 1st   London, The Roundhouse,  London,
Thurs 2nd  Cambridge, Cambridge Corn Exchange

Tickets on sale now.

The album title, ‘What a Time To Be Alive’, is taken from one of Tom’s best-loved songs, ‘Blessings’, and is indicative of the hope and optimism that permeates this blistering 13 track collection of original songs written or co-written by Tom and sung in his unmistakable voice.

The album also contains his summer smash hit ‘Leave A Light On’ that has sold over 650,000 in the UK and 3 million worldwide, reaching #1 on iTunes in 19 countries including the UK and Top Ten in 39 countries. If any song illustrates the sense of community Tom promotes through his music – it’s this one.

Other than his clear musical talent, arguably what has drawn people to Tom is the sheer raw and honest quality his songs possess. While ‘Leave A Light On’ established Tom as a global breakout artist, his debut album ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ without doubt will solidify his growing reputation as one of the most exciting new artists working today.

‘What a Time To Be Alive’ tracklisting below:
1) Angels
2) Leave A Light On
3) Not Giving In
4) How Can You Sleep At Night?
5) Now You’re Gone feat Zara Larson
6) My Way
7) Blessings
8) Cry Out
9) Dominoes
10) Fade Away
11) Just You And I
12) The Show
13) Walk Alone Feat. Rudimental

www.iamtomwalker.com

‘The Canadian possesses the same rich, deep baritone as Marty Robbins or Hoyt Axton, while his songs use only a modicum of fuss – picked acoustic guitar, pedal steal, harmonica – for optimum effect’- Uncut

Following the release of his critically acclaimed new album ‘Songs Of The Plains’, Colter Wall, has announced a spring 2019 UK and EU tour, including London’s Electric Ballroom March 13th.

Colter and his fantastic band played a sold out show at London’s Scala earlier this summer and turned in a crowd pleasing set at the End of the Road festival.

Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb ‘Songs Of The Plains’ is the follow-up to his lauded self-titled debut record, and perfectly captures evocative voice and narrative vision.

The Saskatchewan native will tour the UK and Europe extensively next spring.
Tickets on sale now

March 2019
U.K.
Sun 10th  BRISTOL, The Exchange
Mon 11th GLASGOW, King Tuts
Tues 12th DUBLIN, Whelans
Wed 13th LONDON, Whelans

Europe
Fri 15th  NIJIMEGEN, Doornroosje
Sat 16th  AMSTERDAM, Paradiso Noord
Sun 17th COLOGNE, Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld
Tues 19th ZURICH, Papiersaal
Wed 20th MILAN, Magnoila
Thurs 21st MUNICH, Kranhalle
Fri 22nd  BERLIN, Lido
Sat 23rd  HAMBURG, Nochtspeicher
Mon 25th COPENHAGEN, Vega
Tues 26th STOCKHOLM, Staktkyrkan
Wed 27th OSLO, Sentrum Scene
Fri 29th  BERGEN, Ole Bull Scene
Sat 30th  STAVANGER, Folken

The release of ‘Songs of the Plains’ follows a breakthrough year for the Canadian artist, which saw him play a sold out Great Escape Festival show and sold out shows at Servants Jazz Quarters and The Lexington, as well as releasing his critically acclaimed self-titled-debut (#5 on the Rough Trade Best of year). With tips from everybody from The Times, Sunday Times Culture, Rolling Stone, The Sun and not to mention music legends like Rick Rubin and Steve Earle, Colter Wall is one not to be missed.

www.colterwall.com

imed Irish international phenomenon Picture This return with a new single entitled “One Drink” via Island Records.

The song heralds the arrival of the bands eagerly anticipated new album, MDRN LV, which is out February 15, 2019 on Island Records. Produced by Jayson Dezuzio [Imagine Dragons, X Ambassadors], the record represents a creative high watermark for the quartet as they expand their signature style and venture into uncharted sonic territory.

The band have announced a five-night residency in Dublin’s biggest indoor arena, 3Arena, for March 2019.

Picture This also play the following UK dates next year:
March
Tues 19th  London, O2 Kentish Town Forum
Thurs 21st  Birmingham, O2 Institute 2
Fri 22nd   Manchester, Gorilla
Sat 23rd   Glasgow, City Halls & Old Fruitmarket

Tickets for the Irish dates go on sale next Wednesday 24th October through https://PictureThis.lnk.to/iepresalePR
A pre-sale is available from 4pm through https://PictureThis.lnk.to/ukpresalePR

“One Drink” introduces the album with a funky guitar-driven strut, danceable beat, and slick, soaring, and swaggering hook. Front man Ryan Hennessy captivates with an undeniable and unbreakable chant. Be on the lookout for the music video’s imminent premiere.

The biggest act in Ireland and the nation’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This arrived as a phenomenon with their self-titled 2017 full-length debut, Picture This. Certified triple-platinum in Ireland, it held the #1 spot in the Irish Album Chart for four weeks, while topping the Streaming Chart for seven weeks. Moreover, it remained in the Top 5 for 38 consecutive weeks.

Two years since their formation, they’ve impressively sold over 300K tickets, concluding 2017 with a sold-out UK and Ireland tour highlighted by gigs at O2 Shepherd’s Bush London, SSE Arena Belfast, and a two-night stand at 3Arena in Dublin. This summer marked their first stadium tour in Ireland, which capped off with a 35,000-person stadium show selling out over 3 months prior.

Picture This are Ryan Hennessey, Jimmy Rainsford, Owen Cardiff and Cliff Deane.

http://www.picturethismusic.com/

Olly Murs has released the music video for his new single ‘Moves’ Ft Snoop Dogg. The video sees Olly transform from preppy nerd to stylish heartthrob with a sip of his aptly named drink, winning over the girl with his moves and typical Olly swagger. Keep your eyes peeled for a special (undercover) barman….

Written by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac, ‘Moves’ Ft Snoop Dogg is a massive slice of pure pop joy and features as the end credits track on the forthcoming Johnny English Strikes Again, in cinemas now through Universal Pictures. Watch the official video HERE

Olly, who joined the Voice as a judge last season and returns in the new year, is currently putting the finishing touches on his new album, his first since ’24 HRS’ in 2016 featuring the smash hit ‘You Don’t Know Love’. Olly toured the album last year, playing 24 sold out dates in the UK, selling over 600,000 tickets.

https://www.ollymurs.com/

Rod Stewart surprised lucky fans with very special thank you messages last night which appeared locally during ad breaks on ITV.
The fans were unknowingly nominated by loved ones to receive messages from the rock icon. The messages gave thanks for his fans’ support throughout his illustrious career which most recently saw his new album ‘Blood Red Roses’ hit the UK Number 1 spot-his ninth UK No.1.

The terms of the competition were to nominate the biggest Rod fan you know for Rod to show them his appreciation and, within a matter of minutes, the nominations flooded in with people commenting about their loved ones passion for and, at times, over-dedication for Rod.

One lucky fan was Rita Rickman whose sister Jackie Davies nominated her because ‘she has been a fan of Sir Rod since the early 1970s.

I KNOW that she would be over the moon to be in with a chance to win this’. See Rita’s wonderful reaction HERE

What a year it’s been for Paloma Faith!  Last November she released her acclaimed #1 album ‘The Architect’ featuring ‘Crybaby’, ‘Guilty’ and ‘Warrior’.  Her 14 date UK Arena tour this spring was an unqualified success while she spent much of the summer playing outdoor shows up and down the country.

Having sold over 330,000 copies so far, a deluxe version of ‘The Architect’ will be released next month on RCA Records.  The album, her fourth, spent 8 weeks in the top 10, and 32 weeks in the top 40.

This expanded edition will feature 6 new songs including the new single, ‘Loyal’, a powerhouse, emotionally charged anthem; ‘Make Your Own Kind Of Music’, the hit song that soundtracked Paloma’s iconic Skoda campaign and ‘Lullaby’ her summer smash hit with superstar DJ and producer Sigala.

Paloma Faith’s first 3 albums went double platinum, joining Adele as the only British female artist this decade to achieve that feat, putting Paloma on course to become the first ever British female artist to achieve four double platinum records.

‘The Architect – Zeitgeist Edition’ tracklisting:
Disc 1
1. Evolution ft. Samuel L. Jackson
2. The Architect
3. Guilty
4. Crybaby
5. I’ll Be Gentle ft. John Legend
6. Politics of Hope ft. Owen Jones
7. Kings and Queens
8. Surrender
9. Warrior
10. Til I’m Done
11. Lost and Lonely
12. Still Around
13. Pawns ft. Baby, Nym & Janelle
14. WW3
15. Love Me As I Am
16. Power to the Peaceful
17. Tonight’s Not The Only Night
18. My Body
19. Price of Fame

Disc 2
1. Loyal
2. Final Breath
3. Your Ex
4. Older
5. Make Your Own Kind Of Music
6. Lullaby

https://www.palomafaith.com/

Dave Keuning, founding member and guitarist from The Killers, releases his debut single “Restless Legs” under the moniker Keuning. Taken from Keuning’s debut album Prismism (released January 25th on Thirty Tigers) you can hear ‘Restless Legs’ via Rolling Stone [LINK] or Keuning’s official YouTube channel.

Burnt out from touring and wanting to spend more time with his 13-year-old son, Dave began taking musical ideas that he gathered over the years and worked on them in his home studio to turn each idea into a complete song.

Prismism is the result, a collection of 14 tracks – with all the instruments, save some drum parts, played by Keuning himself – which, like the title says, sees things from all sides, focusing on details without missing the big picture. The album examines our basic relationships and interactions, with family, friends and co-workers, how one can feel trapped by their surroundings, as well as those that rely on them, emotionally and/or professionally. The album is inspired by the very thing that brought him here in the first place – the music.

“The lyrics speak for themselves,” Dave says of the first single. “’Got restless legs/And a restless heart,’ that’s just what came pouring out of me. It was all I could think of… No other subjects came to mind. It was all I had. The beauty of the words is they’re open-ended enough that you can relate them to your own situation.”

Dave Keuning plays the following UK dates:

December
Sun 9th  Manchester, Night and Day
Mon 10th London, Dingwalls
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 15th October.

More than 17 years have passed since Iowa transplant Dave Keuning placed an ad in the local Las Vegas Weekly looking to form a band, mentioning Oasis as one of his faves.  An eager 20-year-old named Brandon Flowers, who shared Keuning’s love of groups like New Order and the Cure, answered it, only to have Dave promptly hand him a TASCAM-recorded four-track demo of “Mr. Brightside.”

The result was the formation of The Killers, who have released five consecutive chart-topping albums and toured the world thanks to a songwriting partnership which molded such hits as “Somebody Told Me,” “When You Were Young,” “Read My Mind,” “A Dustland Fairy Tale,” “The World We Live In” and “Spaceman,” among others.

Combining both acoustic and electric guitars, as well as a longtime fascination with keyboards and electronic music – which he wasn’t able to explore as much as he would’ve liked in The Killers – Keuning has created a psychic diary that allows us to connect the dots and learn what brought him to a career crossroads. When he first began writing and recording, Keuning had no plans to sing, but finally decided to take the plunge.

“I never wanted to be the singer in The Killers,” he insists. “And I don’t care if people don’t believe me. I’ve definitely had those thoughts, but I can honestly tell you ever since I picked one up at 14, all I ever wanted to do was play the guitar.”

Dave is still actively sending in song ideas for the next Killers album, but also wonders if perhaps some of his new music will catch their ear. “But there’s no stopping me now. I’m going to pump out new music for the rest of my life, for audiences big or small, Killers or no Killers. Now that I’ve got a taste of how enjoyable this is.”

Prismism: it’s all how you look at it and listen to it, but one thing’s certain: Keuning’s here to stay.

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Hotly tipped Irish favourite Áine Cahill releases her brand new single ‘Water Into Wine’ on East West Records, the followup to her sassy indictment of social media ‘Beauty Is A Lie’.

‘Water Into Wine’ sees Áine stepping in a new sonic direction, with rich, layered production driving forward her unique and powerful voice. The new track is accompanied by a brooding, stylish music video directed by Charlie Targett-Adams.

‘Water Into Wine’ is Aine’s second single since signing to East West Records earlier this year, and follows a stellar 2017 – from the breakthrough success of sultry indie single ‘Plastic’ through to the massive ‘Blood Diamonds’, being tipped by everyone from The Line Of Best Fit to The Sunday Times Culture along the way. The 23 year old also spent the year playing a host of acclaimed shows ranging from a sold out St Pancras Church, a sold-out Irish Tour, festival sets at Glastonbury, Latitude, Field Day, Secret Garden Party, Great Escape and more, followed by huge support tours for JP Cooper and Kodaline.

So far 2018 has seen Áine working on new music as well as playing two special intimate shows in London and Dublin and a star turn at this years Great Escape Festival. She played Manchester’s Neighbourhood Festival last weekend and has announced a run of live dates in venues across her native Ireland in December, with UK dates to be announced shortly.

www.ainecahill.com/

Last October Simply Red played three very special shows at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome accompanied by a 40-piece orchestra. The set list beautifully showcased their remarkable career including the classic hits ‘Holding Back The Years’, ‘Stars’, ‘Fairground’ and ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’.

This November 23rd the CD/DVD of those shows ‘Symphonica in Rosso’ will be released on BMG. Ahead of that release on November 12th – for one night only – fans will have a unique opportunity to experience the concert in cinemas across the globe on the big screen in stunning 5.1 surround sound. For a list of participating cinemas click here (link to simplyredinrosso.com)

Without doubt Mick Hucknall is one of the country’s most gifted singers with a voice like no other. His band Simply Red have had an incredible career so far with 5 UK number one albums and selling over 60 million albums.

‘Symphonica In Rosso’ is an annual event in Holland where a prestigious artist is invited to perform over three nights with a full orchestra, with Simply Red’s 2017 series marking its 10th anniversary. Previous artists to play ‘Symphonica In Rosso’ include Diana Ross, Sting, and Lionel Ritchie.

The physical release includes a hard back Deluxe 3 x disc book format exclusive to the band’s official store, with 20 tracks across a double live album and live concert DVD. The standard 2 x CD offering, available in all good retailers, includes 16 tracks on CD plus live concert DVD, and the digital release includes all 20 live audio tracks from the night with the Concert Film also being available to buy and download. See the DVD trailer here.

CD + DVD Tracklisting:
CD
1. All or Nothing at All
2. For You Babies
3. So Beautiful
4. Say You Love Me
5. Big Love
6. Home
7. Picture Book
8. Holding Back The Years
9. Stars
10. A New Flame
11. It’s Only Love
12. Sunrise
13. Something Got Me Started
14. Fairground
15. My Way
16. If You Don’t Know Me By Now

DVD
1. All or Nothing at All
2. Your Mirror
3. For You Babies
4. Someday in My Life
5. So Beautiful
6. Say You Love Me
7. Home
8. You Make Me Smile
9. It Was a Very Good Year
10. Picture book
11. Holding Back the Years
12. Stars
13. A New Flame
14. It’s Only Love
15. Sunrise
16. Something Got Me Started
17. Fairground
18. My Way
19. If You Don’t Know Me by Now

Digital / MFiT Track listing:
1. All or Nothing at All
2. Your Mirror
3. For You Babies
4. Someday in My Life
5. So Beautiful
6. Say You Love Me
7. Big Love
8. Home
9. You Make Me Smile
10. It Was a Very Good Year
11. Picture book
12. Holding Back the Years
13. Stars
14. A New Flame
15. It’s Only Love
16. Sunrise
17. Something Got Me Started
18. Fairground
19. My Way
20. If You Don’t Know Me by Now

www.simplyred.com

Interpol have shared a new remix by electronic duo DJDS of ‘The Rover’, the first in a set of remixes of their critically acclaimed, Top Ten new album Marauder. The infectious rework sees Balearic synth stabs and undulating rhythm serve as the backdrop to Paul Banks’ haunting vocals and lyrics of an elusive cult leader.

Having just played a triumphant show at LA’s legendary Hollywood Bowl as part of the North American leg of their worldwide tour, Interpol will touch down in the UK in November, including two consecutive nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall on the 14th and 15th. The band recently announced further worldwide tour dates for early 2019, which will see them appearing at venues including Madison Square Garden and Sydney Opera House. The full list of dates can be found below.

Interpol recently performed BBC 6 Music A-listed new single ‘If You Really Love Nothing’ on Late Night with Seth Myers. Watch the performance here and the Kristen Stewart- starring official video here.

Interpol worldwide tour dates are below

November 2018
Tues 6th  Tokyo, Japan – Akasaka Blitz
Fri 9th  Hong Kong – Clockenflap
Sat 10th  Singapore – Neon Lights
Weds 14th London, UK – Royal Albert Hall w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Thurs 15th London, UK – Royal Albert Hall w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Fri 16th  Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo – w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Sun 18th Dublin, Ireland – Olympia Theatre – w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Mon 19th Dublin, Ireland – Olympia Theatre – w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Tues 20th Dublin, Ireland – Olympia Theatre – w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Fri 23rd  Hamburg, Germany – Mehr! Theater – w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Sat 24th  Copenhagen, Denmark – TAP1 – w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Sun 25th Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom – w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Tues 27th Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Vredenburg – w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Weds 28th Brussels, Belgium – Forest National – w/ Nilüfer Yanya
Thurs 29th Paris, France – La Salle Pleyel w/ Nilüfer Yanya

December 2018
Sun 30th Lorne, VIC – Falls Festival
Mon 31st Marion Bay, SA – Falls Festival

January 2019
Weds 2nd Byron Bay, NSW – Falls Festival
Fri 4th  Melbourne, VIC – Palais Theatre
Sat 5th  Sydney, NSW – Sydney Opera House
Sun 6th  Fremantle, WA – Falls Festival
Thurs 31st Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

February 2019
Fri 1st  Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
Sat 2nd  Seattle, WA – The Moore Theatre
Tues 5th  St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
Thurs 7th Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
Fri 8th  Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
Sat 9th  St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Mon 11th Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
Thurs 14th Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Fri 15th  Washington, DC – The Anthem
Sat 16th  New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – w/ Car Seat Headrest, Snail Mail

http://interpolnyc.com/