As a precursor to their debut album (to be released on Geffen next year) The Sound of Arrows are playing a slew of warm up live dates in November throughout the UK.

Hercules and Love Affair announce Euro tour with Gossip, sign to Moshi Moshi
Having just inked a deal with indie behemoth Moshi Moshi, we’re now sitting tight for the new album from Hercules and Love Affair, tentatively titled Blue Songs. As a teaser, the band are due to hit Europe this November and December on tour with Gossip.

“We’re gonna get loaded” – Primal Scream take ‘Screamadelica’ on tour
Following on from their two sold out dates at London’s Olympia this November, Primal Scream will be playing their seminal 1991 album Screamadelica at a string of UK shows in Spring 2011.

Kisses announce debut album, plus short UK tour
No strangers to the digital pages of TLOBF, one of our best finds of 2010 – Kisses – have finally announced the official release of their debut record The Heart Of The Nightlife which will coincide with a short UK tour taking in two dates at Manchester’s industry shindig In The City.

The Concretes announce UK tour dates for December
In support of their rather magnificent new album WYWH, The Concretes have announced a handful of UK tour dates kicking off in London on December 1.

Lonely Galaxy and Perfume Genius announce UK tour
Following the much celebrated release of his debut EP1 earlier this year on Transparent, Lonely Galaxy is delighted to announce that he will embark on a series of UK dates as support to Perfume Genius this October.

Fever Ray ‘Mercy Street’ – 7″ single details revealed
Having performed spellbinding live covers of well-loved tracks by artists as varied as Nick Cave, Vashti Bunyan and Peter Gabriel while touring the eponymous debut solo album, Fever Ray’s cover of the latter’s ‘Mercy Street’ is now set for release in the UK on September 6 on covetable limited edition 7″.

Wild Nothing announce extensive UK/Europe tour
Jack Tatum brings Wild Nothing’s live show to the UK and Mainland Europe throughout July – August including an eagerly awaited appearance at CAMP Basement in London and a set at the super wonderful Way Out West Festival in Göteborg, Sweden.

Summer Camp announce new EP and single for September
One of our favourite discoveries of last year, the mighty Summer Camp, have just announced details of their debut EP Young. The follow up to the universally loved debut single ‘Ghost Train’ will be released via Moshi Moshi on 6 September, with lead-off track ‘Round The Moon’ released on 7″ vinyl the week after.

Sound Of Arrows announce debut UK tour
After releasing three dazzlingly brilliant singles that oozed with widescreen pop majesty, Labrador’s Sound Of Arrows return with a freshly inked major label deal and the world at their feet. The duo will make their London live debut at Hoxton Hall on the 5 July.

Frightened Rabbit announce Winter tour
Frightened Rabbit have scheduled a string of winter UK dates to take place in November and December later this year.

Active Child announce new UK dates, reveal new live footage
After a string of incredible shows last month, Active Child will return to the UK once more in July for a run of support slots with School of Seven Bells, festival appearances and indeed his own headline shows culminating at London’s Lexington with current TLOBF darlings Phantogram.

Beach House, Summer Camp and more confirmed for Hard Rock Calling
Our buds over at Bella Union have just announced their annual stage at Hyde Park’s “Hard Rock Calling” festival. Following on from two successful years at the O2 Wireless Festival (same venue, different branding), they’ve really stepped up their game this year with their best line-up to date.

Lady Gaga adds extra London date to Monster Ball tour
So Lady Gaga has added an extra date to her unstoppable “Monster Ball” tour, which now makes for two shows at London’s O2 arena in December. Catch her on Thursday 16 or Friday 17 December. Tickets are priced between £50 – £75 and go on sale this Friday at 9am.

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark write History of the Modern
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, one of the UK’s most iconic bands, are back with their first new album in 14 years, called History Of Modern.

Alan Pownall to tour with Lissie, download Seams remix inside
Alan Pownall, is set to embark on a week long joint headline tour of the UK with Lissie in June. The tour will take place ahead of the release of his debut single ‘Colourful Day’ out July 5, closely followed by his debut album True Love Stories out July 12.
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