Joywave announce Brandon Flowers UK support tour

Joywave announce Brandon Flowers UK support tour

East coast electro-rockers, Joywave have been announced as headline support for Brandon Flowers' upcoming UK tour this May.

Hailing from Rochester, NY, Joywave pack an almighty punch in the live arena with their adrenaline fuelled guitar assaults and growling basslines which have earnt the five-piece critical acclaim after touring alongside the likes of Bleachers and RAC, as well as an impressive US prime time TV appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show.

This spring sees Joywave release "Somebody New", the debut UK single from forthcoming album on 18th May 2015. Originally appearing on the band's EP last year, Joywave have given the infectious, hard-hitting track a new life this year as the first teaser of their debut album. 

Alongside their support slots with Brandon Flowers, Joywave will be taking centre stage for headline shows at The Sebright Arms (London) and Social Club (Paris) this May. Joywave will return to this August for their debut UK festival show at Reading and Leeds Festival, sharing the stage with the likes of Django Django and Alvvays.

Full tour dates…

May 19th - Olympia Theatre, Dublin (w/ Brandon Flowers)

May 20th - Sebright Arms, London (headline show)

May 21st - Social Club, Paid (headline show)

May 22nd - Brixton Academy, London (w/ Brandon Flowers)

May 24th - Academy, Manchester (w/ Brandon Flowers)

May 25th - Usher Hall, Edinburgh (w/ Brandon Flowers)

May 26th - O2 Academy, Leeds (w/ Brandon Flowers)

Manchester band Girl Friend Announced as Kooks Support

Manchester band Girl Friend Announced as Kooks Support

Started in 2014 and inspired by the classic 80’s electronic pop of Roxy Music, Soft Cell and Japan Manchester’s GIRL FRIEND found a sound all of their own.  A band unknowingly fizzing with modern feel and described recently as ‘honing in on the particulars of passion and desire.’

The band’s songs channel the muse of lead singer Amory, an individual painting himself in lyrics as a character in internal conflict; consumed by his own vanity and either maladjusted or hopelessly hedonistic.  All these complex themes are delivered in palatable thrusts of pop decadence and light-hearted reflections.  On the song themes Amory states “I found it interesting to juxtapose the dour moods and fatal flaws, with almost clichéd views on style and glamour. To dress the misery in something beautiful. The experiences of sexual frustration and amorous longing are portrayed with a graceful exterior.”

Recent track ‘STOP’  and it’s surrealist video picked up early responses from blogs like The 405 and Ear Milk as well as interviews with BBC Introducing and Shell Zenner at Amazing Radio.  The follow-up ‘Chemical Reaction’ (a romantic ode to the fear of romance) picked up the most praise of GIRL FRIEND’s output so far; described by ‘When The Gramophone Rings’ blog as ‘a whole-package-mix of sensual music and a cool vocal, with bright guitar riffs, tight rhythm, polished synths and a weightless chorus.’

A remix by NME favourites ‘By the Sea’ followed bringing the band to date with ‘Monte Carlo’.  Suitably themed on romance in the riviera the track is imbued with mediterranean sunshine and dance floor decadence, with a nod to francophone gloss of Phoenix and the detailed electronic production of M83, Hot Chip and the Greco Roman label.

Saturday 21st Feb:  The Castle, Manchester (GF headline)

Fri 27th Feb:  Olympia Theatre, Dublin with The Kooks

Sat 28th Feb: Olympia Theatre, Dublin with The Kooks

Sun 1st March:  Mandela Hall, Belfast with The Kooks

Mon 2nd March:  O2 Academy, Glasgow with The Kooks

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The Swiines to accompany Jake Bugg on Scottish Tour

The Swiines to accompany Jake Bugg on Scottish Tour

It’s no coincidence that The Swiines front man Scott Bugg shares his name with Jake Bugg. They’re cousins. In fact, Jake used to rehearse and play live with The Swiines aged just 14 before his career took off, so it’s very fitting that they should join forces again for his autumn tour.

Scott said recently: “It’s an amazing opportunity for our band. We are so delighted that he has chosen us to support him. It will give us a huge boost, and help us to get the break that we need’’

This will be the second time that the band has supported Jake Bugg. They opened for him in front of a 10,000 strong home-crowd at Bugg's sold out event at Nottingham’s Capital FM Arena in February this year.

Fresh off their 1st UK tour with The Rifles in the spring, the band has enjoyed a successful summer of gigs and festivals around the country, as well as taking time out to work on new material and record in preparation for the yet untitled debut album release later this year.

Jake Bugg commented while discussing their songs “- ‘Back of ya mind’ is a banger! Scotland will love ‘em!"

Tour Dates

Glasgow          9th October 2014

Dundee            10th October 2014

Edinburgh        12th October 2014

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