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Broken Social Scene Presents Kevin Drew
Broken Social Scene front-man Kevin Drew is set to release his debut solo album on the 17th September, through Shiny Records in Australia and Arts & Crafts in North America.
Spirit If … is the first album from the BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE PRESENTS series, in which co-founders Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning have decided to approach making albums as solo projects. By drawing in the Broken Social Scene community to play key supporting roles, the artists made a return to the creative process that was the initial catalyst for Broken Social Scene.The album was recorded over two years in Ohad Benchetrit’s (Broken Social Scene, Do Make Say Think) home studio, and was produced by Benchetrit, Charles Spearin (Broken Social Scene, Do Make Say Think) and Drew himself.
The track listing for ‘Spirit If …’ is:Farewell to the Pressure Kids
Tbtf
F—ked Up Kid
Safety Bricks
Lucky Ones
Broke Me Up
Gang Bang Suicide
Frighting Lives
Underneath the Skin
Big Love
Backed Out On The …
Aging Faces / Losing Places
Bodhi Sappy Weekend
When It Begins
Canning is currently recording the second album of the series in Toronto, which will be released early next year.
www.arts-crafts.ca/kevindrew
Prince Returns To Planet Earth
Columbia Records is once again teaming up with pop legend Prince for the release of his latest album Planet Earth. The album will see a worldwide release on July 16. Prince will reunite with long time collaborators Wendy & Lisa for the first time his since landmark Sign O’ The Times . ‘Guitar’ is the first single and is out now.
Prince has also recently announced the first dates of his upcoming World Tour, beginning August 1 at the O2 Arena in London, where the first of 15 concert dates sold-out in record time. Six additional dates have been added and will go on-sale next week.
www.3121.com
Go-Betweens Solo Compilation
After The Go-Betweens disbanded in 1989, founding members and songwriters Robert Forster and Grant McLennan recorded four albums each. Here their radically different writing styles were showcased; Robert arch and dramatic, Grant earnest and romantic.
All the solo albums are worth investigating but for now, this release presents some of the greatest highlights from a fascinating chapter in their career.
Grant McLennan passed away at his home on 6th May 2006. One of the last things he did as a Go-Between was choose the thirteen songs for this CD. He also suggested the title Intermission. While Grant's disc is a chronological journey through his catalogue, Robert elected to mix up the running order, book-ending his disc with the track ‘Falling Star’, the second version being an unreleased out-take from the Danger In The Past sessions, long forgotten and only rediscovered when mastering the album.
Intermission is out now through Beggars Banquet.
Tracklisting:
Robert Forster
Falling Star
Baby Stones
121
I've Been Looking For Somebody
I'll Jump
Beyond Their Law
I Can Do
The Circle
Cryin' Love
The River People
Frisco Depot
Danger in The Past
Falling Star (Original Version)
Grant McLennan
Haven't I Been A Fool
Easy Come Easy Go
Black Mule
The Dark Side Of Town
Lighting Fires
Surround Me
No Peace In The Palace
Hot Water
I'll Call You Wild
Horsebreaker Star
Malibu 69
One Plus One
In Your Bright Ray
www.beggars.com
Patrick Wolf Australian Tour
Touted as the Bowie for the modern era, London pop lycanthrope Patrick Wolf is about to release his third full length offering The Magic Position. Choosing the sunny shores of Australia to showcase the release, Patrick Wolf will treat Australian fans to two rare opportunities to experience his melodramatic masterworks.
Dates:
Fri 6 July - The Basement, Sydney NSW
Sat 7 July – The Factory Theatre ,
Sydney NSW (JUST ADDED - Licensed & all ages)
Sunday 8 July - Manchester Lane, Melbourne VIC
www.patrickwolf.com
Nina Nastasia & Jim White Show Australia Their Collaboration
Following appearances at the UK's All Tommorrows Parties Festival last April and a brief four show tour of the UK in June, Nina Nastasia and Jim White have decided to make Australia just their second stop on the world map with shows in Sydney and Melbourne confirmed for July. Don't miss the launch of this magical new collaboration.
Wed 25 July – The Basement, Sydney NSW
Thurs 26 July – The Toff In Town, Melbourne VIC
Sat 28 July – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
www.myspace.com/ninanastasia
Jose Gonzalez One Off Sydney Show
After 4 years of constant touring across the World, including 2 tours of Australia, José González's second album, In Our Nature, will be released September 22. Just prior to the release Gonzales will visit Australia to play a special one-off performance at Sydney’s Factory Theatre on Thursday August 16. Tickets on sale now.
Dates:
Thurs 16 August – Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW
www.jose-gonzalez.com
Electrelane Hit The Road Once Again
After releasing their successful album No Shouts No Calls , Electrelane have been busy touring around the place with Arcade Fire and at Sasquatch. They now hit the road with a string of their own headline dates, with more to be announced soon. In other news, the band have been confirmed as support to The Beastie Boys at Camden Roundhouse in September.
Dates:
Fri 29 June – Accelerator, Stockholm SWE
Sun 8 July – Roskilde Festival, Roskilde DEN
Tues 10 July - Montreux Jazz, Montreux SWI
Fri 13 July – Summercase, Madrid SPA
Sat 14 July Summercase, Barcelona SPA
Sun 29 July - Fuji Rock, Niigata JAP
Fri 10 August - St. Malo, St. Malo FRA
Sat 11 August - Field Day, London ENG
Wed 15 August - Paredes de Coura, Paredes de Coura POR
Fri 17 August - Off Festival, Silesia POL
Sat 1 September - Electric Picnic, County Laois IRE
Sat 8 September - Bestival, Isle Of Wight ENG
Tues 27 November - King Tuts, Glasgow SCO
Wed 28 November - Club Academy, Manchester ENG
Thurs 29 November – Koko, London ENG
www.electrelane.com
Richard Buckner & Six Parts Seven Across the US
After releasing Meadow and a string of successful dates earlier in the year, Richard Buckner has announced another leg of touring with Six Parts Seven as his band.
Dates:
Tues 10 July - Mercury Lounge, New York NY
Wed 11 July - Middle East, Boston MA
Thurs 12 July - Linda Norris Auditorium, Albany NY
Fri 13 July - Ram's Head, Annapolis MD
Sat 14 July - Satellite Ballroom, Charlottesville VA
Sun 15 July - Cat's Cradle, Carborro NC
Mon 16 July – Soapbox, Wilmington NC
Tues 17 July - Village Tavern, Mt. Pleasant SC
Wed 18 July - Jack Rabbit's, Jacksonville FL
Thurs 19 July – Backbooth, Orlando FL
Fri 20 July - New World Brewery, Tampa FL
Sat 21 July -The Ear,l Atlanta GA
Mon 23 July - United States Alondras, Lexington KY
Tues 24 July - Mercy Lounge, Nashville TN
Wed 25 July - Carabar, Columbus OH
Thurs 26 July - Magic Stick, Detroit MI
Fri 27 July - Hoxeyville Music Festival, Cadillac MI
Sat 28 July - Nite Owl, Dayton OH
www.richardbuckner.com
Magnolia Electric Co. Melbourne & Sydney Shows
After a long wait, and a little teaser by front man Jason Molina in November of 2006, Magnolia Electric Co. is set to bring the full band show to Australia’s shores for the first time. Following on from a recent appearance at the Dirty 3 curated All Tomorrow's Parties & extensive UK/European touring, Magnolia Electric Co play two club shows in Australia before heading off on 40+ date US tour in support of the Sojourner 4 CD box set, which is out August 7 on Secretly Canadian.
Dates:
Tuesday August 7 - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC
Wednesday August 8 - The Annandale Hotel, Sydney NSW
www.magnoliaelectricco.com
Cut Off Your Hands Back With ‘Blue On Blue’
A lot has happened since Cut Off Your Hands last toured Australia. There's been a name change (some band in the States got their mitts on 'Shaky Hands' first). There’s been excursions to LA, Austin for SxSW, New York and London. There’s been gigs in those cities, with writing and recording in between.
The product of Cut Off Your Hands’ time overseas is the brand new EP ‘Blue On Blue’. The opening track Still Fond is already doing rounds of radio. Drawing comparisons to Sonic Youth, Split Enz and The Smiths, the EP will be out in July.
www.myspace.com/cutoffyourhands
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