Jake Mattison - 'Sorrow' - 4th June

JAKE MATTISON

SORROW

Released 4th June 2012

Jake Mattison is set to release his debut single Sorrow through Laissez Faire Club on 4th June 2012.

Jake Mattison is a Mancunian singer-songwriter whose songs are full to the brim with peculiarly innate, heart-felt soul. A former boxer who was plucked from a market stall to write songs for Simon Cowell's Syco label, Jake delivers beautifully crafted melodies in songs that inhabit the sort of real life that includes love and loss and addiction and desire. His voice, a brilliantly burred instrument that can soar and whisper without ever losing its richness and roundness.

In 2010, word of Jake's song-writing ability began to spread and Virgin Records asked him if he'd be interested in writing with Emeli Sandé. “I didn’t hear them properly in the meeting, though”, Jake says, “as I’m deaf in my left ear and have limited hearing in my right, so I walked out without saying anything!” Happily, none of that mattered too much and Jake went on to support Emeli on tour in 2011.

Sorrow is a mesmerising folk tale of pain and love lost with deep and momentous, yet soulful vocals and a rhythmic recurring bassline. Despite the despondent name of the track, Sorrow culminates in rapturous, gospel harmonies of joy in which the listener can revel. The single is set for release 4th June 2012 through Laissez Faire Club.

For more music and live information on Jake please check:

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TULISA CONFIRMED FOR IBIZA AND MALLORCA LIVE

TULISA CONFIRMED FOR

IBIZA AND MALLORCA LIVE

Ibiza Live at Eden Ibiza, every Tuesday June 5th – Sept 11th

Mallorca Live every Sunday at BCM 17th June – Sept 9th

Mallorca Live matinee shows Tuesdays at BCM Square from June 12th – 31st July

Ibiza & Mallorca Live are proud to announce the addition of one of the UK’s biggest female artists to the line-up of shows this summer; she’s 2012’s FHM Sexiest Woman and sold over 1 million singles in the UK, Tulisa will be headlining Ibiza & Mallorca Live on the 26th June.

Tulisa has proven she is one of the hottest pop-stars in the UK right now, with the release of her first solo single ‘We Are Young’ set to hit the #1 spot on Sunday following her huge success in this year’s FHM Sexiest Woman poll adding to her amazing victory on last year’s X Factor as the youngest judge to date to win the competition with a girl band; 2012 is looking set to be Tulisa’s year!

Ibiza and Mallorca Live is undeniably the hottest music event to hit the Balearics this year, an explosive 15 week, multi-tiered, clubbing experience bringing the biggest and hottest UK acts to the islands this season.  Featuring a host of A-List artists who will be performing at the most infamous clubs on both sides of the Med, Ibiza and Mallorca Live will be bringing a totally live, unique and unforgettable clubbing extravaganza in both Ibiza and Mallorca.      

For first time ever, clubbers will be able to enjoy the ultimate party experience on both islands on the same day, Tulisa will performing a matinee performance in an specially constructed outdoor arena in Mallorca to 7,000 party-goers before jetting off to Ibiza so 4,000 clubbers there will be able to see the same spectacular show.

Jessie joins the existing line up of huge acts including Jessie J, Rizzle Kicks, Example, Labrinth, Professor Green, Wretch 32 and the legendary Rev Run (Run DMC) with more to be announced.

Mallorca and Ibiza Live curator Simon Belofsky said “we tested the concept out last year at Eden with big acts like Example, Tinie Tempah and N-Dubz, the shows were completely sold out and the venue was at capacity - so we learned very quickly that there is a strong appetite for this kind of format in Ibiza.’

One summer, two islands, the biggest acts, the hottest clubs, Mallorca and Ibiza Live has arrived.

Links

Ibiza Live Facebook: http://on.fb.me/IbizaLive

Mallorca Live Facebook: http://on.fb.me/MallorcaLive

Ibiza Live Twitter: http://bit.ly/IbizaLiveTwitter

Mallorca Live Twitter: http://bit.ly/MallorcaLiveTwitter


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Big Wave - The Roots of Love (Come Tumbling Down) EP

Big Wave

The Roots of Love

(Come Tumbling Down) EP

Soft Power Records

June 11th

‘’Big Wave are at least a thousand times better than even the best of your 'chillwave' acts’’

Keep Pop Loud

Big Wave are a 5 piece lo-fi guitar pop band from Torquay made up of old friends Ella (vocals/guitar), Rikki (guitar), Matt (drums), Pete (bass) and Mel (keys).

The group bonded in the local haunts of Torquay over a shared interest in pop music, alcohol and terrible dancing.  Having previously been in other bands together Rikki, Ella and Pete added Matt and Mel to the line up and Big Wave was born. In true sitcom style the band all live together.  To the bemusement of their landlord and neighbours, this has resulted in the inevitable regular living room ‘shouty’ rehearsals.

The band has previously self released their own ‘Another Year or Two EP’ and also featured on the ‘Dry Route to Devon’ compilation on Art is Hard Records. To accompany the release of ‘AYOT’ the band shot their own beautifully, charming DIY video to the lead track. The video perfectly encapsulates Big Waves dreamy, seaside pop sound.

Lead track on the new E.P ‘Circumstance’ picks up where ‘AYOT’ left off, fusing ethereal dream pop textures, jangly guitars and cooed vocals. The influences on display are diverse.  Classic C86/Sarah Records bands, elements of Soul and Motown to the best of 4AD's late 80s output all help make up the sound - hazy, poetic and playful.  The band also cites Belle and Sebastian, Pulp, Blondie, Pavement and Fleetwood Mac amongst their many musical influences.

The Roots of Love (Come Tumbling Down) is due for release June 11th via Soft Power Records.

Live shows around the release of the E.P include The George Tavern, London on Friday 15th June.

Track listing: 1. Circumstance 2. Blissed Out 3. The Roots of Love (Come Tumbling Down) 4. Another Year or Two 5. Leavers Party


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EJ joins Reebok Campaign as brand ambassador


EJ joins Reebok Campaign as brand ambassador

Foot Locker and Reebok introduce the Classic RealFlex Runner

EJ joins Reebok campaign as brand ambassador

‘IT TAKES A LOT TO MAKE A CLASSIC’

Inspired by Reebok’s deep fitness roots, the Classic RealFlex Runner is the brand’s latest exclusive offering available at Foot Locker, from 29th April.  For the launch of the training shoe, Reebok Classics have teamed up with rising star EJ and platinum selling Mike Posner to become the brand’s ambassadors for the Foot Locker exclusive trainer.

Reebok has selected some of the most exciting artists in the world, Labrinth, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, Mike Posner and EJ to help inspire a new wave of hard working creators.

Straight out of South London, the Swedish-born singer is about to show the world how things are done.  EJ represents a new breed of UK urban artists with her own signature style of Dirty Future Soul and massive floor-filler tracks. EJ’s sound is unmistakably British and paving the way forward for 2012’s new pop and urban landscape. With EJ’s look as fierce and powerful as her vocals it is clear why Reebok have chosen her as the brands newest female European ambassador.  To mark the collaboration, EJ’s new single ’20 Stories’ will be available for free download exclusively through the Footlocker Facebook page – www.facebook.com/footlocker.eu.

The Reebok Classic RealFlex Runner collection is priced at £64.99 and is available at Foot Locker stores nationwide from 29th April.

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Marina And The Diamonds - Postpones UK Tour Due To Illness


POSTPONES UK TOUR DUE TO ILLNESS

Marina and the Diamonds has had to unfortunately postpone her UK tour, due to commence this Thursday in London, due to urgent doctors’ orders received today.

Due to a damaged vocal cord which Marina became aware of three weeks ago and has suffered from vocal problems since, her doctor has advised her to not to sing until the end of May while she undergoes treatment. The full statement from Marina is below;

“It is with huge regret that I have had to postpone my UK tour dates due to medical advice. I have been experiencing vocal problems for 3 weeks now and consequently today the Doctor has told me that I cannot sing performance length shows while I undergo treatment, or I could cause permanent damage to my vocal chords.

I am distraught as I was so looking forward to seeing you all on The Lonely Hearts Club tour. The good news is that we have managed to reschedule all the dates - except Leeds which is a festival - starting from the 18th June.  I promise that these shows will be the best I have ever performed for you, as hopefully I will be 100% healthy! All existing tickets will be valid for the new dates and I also promise my Leeds Diamonds that I will see them in the Autumn.
As you know, today is the release date for Electra Heart and the people who buy my records and concert tickets mean the world to me. I hope you understand that not being able to play for you in May is very upsetting.

However, together, we will make the rescheduled June Lonely Hearts Club tour unforgettable.

With all my Love,
Marina.”

The rescheduled tour dates are as follows –

June 18th              Norwich               Waterfront
June 20th              Glasgow               ABC
June 21st              Edinburgh           Queens Hall
June 22nd             Manchester       Cathedral
June 24th              Leamington        Assembly Hall
June 25th              London                 Tabernacle
June 27th              Cardiff                  Corn Exchange
June 29th              Birmingham        Institute
June 30th              Sheffield              Leadmill


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