Zed8’s Gig Update!

Zed8 is hitting the music scene once again, after purchasing a few tickets to see some of YOUR favourite acts! First up is the Noisettes who are playing at Camden’s Roundhosue on the 27th February, followed by the sheffield born Arctic Monkeys who are to play at the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust gig exactly a month after Noisettes; 27th March. Then finally we are heading to Wembley stadium to see legendary punk-pop trio Green Day perform tracks from their new album ’21st Century Breakdown’ on June 19th! After those Three gigs, we will post our review on how the show went, Although we’re pretty sure we know how they will be already; pretty damn awesome! Thanks for checking in guys

Radioo x

Todays Single & Album Releases!

Yet ANOTHER week has come our way and whilst we think it seems to be going rather slowly,music artists are having a ball watching their records sell by thousands! We know, its unfair; why should they get all the fun! But its up to us to make sure their babies sell by the bulk, fingers crossed everyone gets up and heads down to buy them! So here we unleash to you, today’s newly releases:

Singles released today:

• Calvin Harris – ‘You Used To Hold Me’
• Esben & The Witch – ‘Lucia At The Precipice’
• Field Music – ‘Them That Do Nothing’
• Helping Haiti – ‘Everybody Hurts’
• The Maccabees featuring Roots Manuva – ‘Empty Vessels’
• The Novellos – ‘Not So Sure’
• The Soft Pack – ‘C’mon

Albums released today:

• Fionn Regan – ‘Shadow Of An Empire’
• Gil Scott-Heron – ‘I’m New Here’
• HIM – ‘Screamworks: Love In Theory & Practice’
• Los Campesinos – ‘Romance Is Boring’
• Massive Attack – ‘Heligoland’
• Seasick Steve – ‘Songs For Elisabeth’
• Yeasayer – ‘Odd Blood’

Danny Jones Voted Off Popstar To Operastar!

Danny Jones Popstar To Operastar!

Sadly, Mcfly’s own Danny Jones has been voted off ITV’s ‘Popstar To Operastar’ after recieving the least votes of the night. Danny impressed the judges with his version of the Italian Opera track ‘Funiculì, Funiculà’, but failed to win the hearts of every viewer. Us at Zed8 think that Danny has been an amazing contestant, and we look forward to seeing more of Danny with McFly in the future. But for now, the real question is: Who Will Be Watching ‘Popstar To Operstar’ Now That Danny Has Gone? Feel free to comment!

Arctic Monkeys Announce Teenage Cancer Trust Gig Date & New Single Details!

What a way to start February eh? The kings of indie Arctic Monkey are to play at the Royal Albert Hall on 27th March for a one off Teenage Cancer Trust 10th Anniversary gig! Tickets for the gracious fans are on sale on Friday 6th February, but members of the Arctic Monkeys official site will be able to purchase tickets at the pre-sale on Wenesday 3rd February! Tickets are thought to be available on the following sites on the 6th Feb: http://www.teenagecancertrust.org, http://www.royalalberthall.com and http://www.gigsandtours.com.

Also on the Sheffield born band’s agenda is their new single release of ‘My Propellor’, which is taken off their third album ‘Humbug’. The single gets unleashed on March 22nd and will feature 3 new B-sides: Joining The Dots’, ’The Afternoon’s Hat’ and ’Don’t Forget Whose Legs You’re On’ – Some pretty out there track names! As the quartet have done previously on there ‘Crying Lightening’ single, the band are to also release their ‘My Propellor’ with Oxfam on 7-inch & 10-inch Vinyl – retro baby! The Tracklisting for the vinyl’s are:

Seven-inch

• ‘My Propeller’
• ‘Joining The Dots’

10-inch

• ‘My Propeller’
• ‘Joining The Dots’
• ”The Afternoon’s Hat’
• ‘Don’t Forget Whose Legs You’re On’

BRIT Awards Nominees!

The highly anticipated BRIT Awards nominees have finally been announced! The 2010 BRIT nominees feature Ten categories with artists like Paolo Nutini, Florence & The Machine, Kasabian, Bruce Springsteen and the Legendary Paul McCartney up for an award. Don’t forget to check back here for the winners on 16th February! So us at Zed8 are happy to reveal to you this years BRIT Awards nominees:

British Male Solo Artist

• Calvin Harris
• Dizzee Rascal
• Mika
• Paolo Nutini
• Robbie Williams

British Female Solo Artist

• Bat For Lashes
• Florence And The Machine
• Leona Lewis
• Lily Allen
• Pixie Lott

British Breakthrough Act

• Florence And The Machine
• Friendly Fires
• JLS
• La Roux
• Pixie Lott

British Group

• Doves
• Friendly Fires
• JLS
• Kasabian
• Muse

British Album

• Dizzee Rascal – ‘Tongue ‘N’ Cheek’
• Florence And The Machine – ‘Lungs’
• Kasabian – ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum’
• Lily Allen – ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’
• Paolo Nutini – ‘Sunny Side Up’

British Single

• Alesha Dixon – ‘Breathe Slow’
• Alexandra Burke featuring Flo Rida – ‘Bad Boys’
• Cheryl Cole – ‘Fight For This Love’
• Joe McElderry – ‘The Climb’
• JLS – ‘Beat Again’
• La Roux – ‘In For The Kill’
• Lily Allen – ‘The Fear’
• Pixie Lott – ‘Mama Do’
• Taio Cruz – ‘Break Your Heart’
• Tinchy Stryder featuring N-Dubz – ‘Number 1′

International Male Solo Artist

• Bruce Springsteen
• Eminem
• Jay-Z
• Michael Bublé
• Seasick Steve

International Female Solo Artist

• Lady Gaga
• Ladyhawke
• Norah Jones
• Rihanna
• Shakira

International Breakthrough Act

• Animal Collective
• Daniel Merriweather
• Empire of the Sun
• Lady Gaga
• Taylor Swift

International Album

• Animal Collective – ‘Merriweather Post Pavilion’
• Black Eyed Peas – ‘The E.N.D.’
• Empire of the Sun – ‘Walking On A Dream’
• Jay-Z – ‘The Blueprint 3′
• Lady Gaga – ‘The Fame’

BRITs Performance Of 30 Years

• Bee Gees- ‘Stayin’ Alive’/'How Deep is Your Love’ (1997)
• Bros – ‘I Owe You Nothing’ (1989)
• Coldplay – ‘Clocks’ (2003)
• Eurythmics & Stevie Wonder – ‘There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)’ (1999)
• Girls Aloud – ‘The Promise’ (2009)
• Kanye West – ‘Gold Digger’ (2006)
• Kylie Minogue – ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’ (2002)
• Michael Jackson – ‘Earth Song’ (1996)
• Paul McCartney – ‘Live And Let Die’ (2008)
• Pet Shop Boys – ‘Go West’ (1994)
• Robbie Williams & Tom Jones – The Full Monty medley (1998)
• Scissor Sisters – ‘Take Your Mama’ (2005)
• Spice Girls – ‘Wannabe’/ ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ (1997)
• Take That – ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand’/ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’/ ‘She Loves You’ Beatles medley (1994)
• The Who – ‘Who Are You’ (1988)

Another Year, Another BRIT!

Yes! It’s finally the night we find out which acts have been nominated for the legendary BRIT Award! After waiting a whole year to find out who has been nominated for 2010, the BRITs are back and are celebrating their 30th anniversary. The launch party will be premiered tonight on ITV2 at 8PM, and will be taking place at Earls Court, London (for all you lucky ones who have bagged yourselves tickets). Of course ITV2’s own Fearne Cotton will be presenting the launch show, which is set to start the BRIT Award gossip chain right off, and will feature performances from the elegant Ellie Goulding,electro pop-tastic La Roux as well as the noted newcomer Pixie Lott. Us at Zed8 will keep you informed with all the nominees from all categories tonight at 8PM, so watch this space! Also, whilst on the topic of the BRIT Awards, a few artists have been confirmed for performance on the actual BRIT night February 16th 2010. Lady Gaga,Florence & The Machine, Kasaban, JLS and Dizzy Rascal are the lucky few who are already set to play, brits.co.uk reports that more acts are to be announced shortly! Peter Kay is also set to host this years BRITs.

Today’s Singles & Albums Releases

As it’s another week, we give to you the anticipated weekly releases, including a quirky  Biffy Clyro track ‘Many Of Horror’ dubbed ‘Hit Me Hard’! Already we are now into the Fourth week of January, and so soon we have seen some of the greatest new releases of 2010. Us at Zed8 have high hopes for this year, as 2010 is the of MUSIC! Listed below are the single and albums releases today.

Singles Releases 18/01/10

• Biffy Clyro – ‘Many Of Horror (When We Collide)’
• Hurts – ‘Wonderful Life’
• Beach House – ‘Norway’
• Example – ‘Won’t Go Quietly’
• Empire Of The Sun – ‘Without You’

Albums Released 18/01/10

• These New Puritans – ‘Hidden’
• Lostprophets – ‘Betrayed’
• Eels – ‘End Times’
• Fyfe Dangerfield – ‘Fly Yellow Moon’
• Funeral For a Friend – ‘The Betrayed’
• Owen Pallet – ‘Heartland’

McFly’s Danny Jones To Compete In ‘Popstar To Operastar’!

Popstar To Operastar

Pop foursome McFly’s very own guitarist/vocalist is set to take part in ITV1’s ‘Popstar to Operastar’; a big change in genre! The star will have to sing in an opera style as well as sing in foreign languages which is a real challenge for the usually pop rock styled singer! Of course us at Zed8 will be rooting for him all the way! Also taking part in the comp is Coronation Street’s Kim Marsh as well as Jimmy Osmound and The Saturdays’ Vanessa White – one heck of a sing off! Tune in to ITV1 on Friday at 9pm to watch Danny Jones live in action. For more information click HERE. Go Danny!

The ‘Almost Alice’ Full Track Listing Announced!

As promised, we have the currently final track listing for the  ’Alice In Wonderland’  soundtrack, which features artists like The Cure & Franz Ferdinand! The soundtrack will be titled ‘Almost Alice’ (nice piece of alliteration for you!) and shall be released on the 2nd March 2010. The soundtrack’s contents are pasted below!

• ‘Alice (Underground)’ – Avril Lavigne
• ‘The Poison’ - The All-American Rejects
• ‘The Technicolor Phase’ – Owl City
• ‘Her Name Is Alice’ – Shinedown
• ‘Painting Flowers’ – All Time Low
• ‘Where’s My Angel’ – Metro Station
• ‘Strange’ – Tokio Hotel and Kerli
• ‘Follow Me Down’ – 3OH!3 featuring Neon Hitch
• ‘Very Good Advice’ – Robert Smith
• ‘In Transit’ – Mark Hoppus with Pete Wentz
• ‘Welcome to Mystery’ – Plain White T’s
• ‘Tea Party’ – Kerli
• ‘The Lobster Quadrille’ – Franz Ferdinand
• ‘Running Out of Time’ – Motion City Soundtrack
• ‘Fell Down a Hole’ – Wolfmother
• ‘White Rabbit’ – Grace Potter And The Nocturnals

Tim Burton’s ‘Alice In wonderland’ Is Set For A Rockin’ Sound Track!

Tim Burton’s ‘Alice In Wonderland’ is already set to be a movie to remember, even before its release date of 5th March 2010! The movie ,which is set to feature Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Stephen Fry, Mia Wasikowska and Barbara Windsor, has also got one heck of a soundtrack with Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus and Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz teaming up together to make a great hit track. Avril Lavigne is also rumored to be appearing on the movies soundtrack. FOB’s own bassist Pete Wentz reportedly told MTV News:

“We did a song for ‘Alice in Wonderland‘, and we might do a few more depending on when Mark Hoppus goes in with Blink-182, Although it sounds nothing like Blink-182 or Fall Out Boy!”. Us at Zed8 will post the full track listing as soon as it gets announced!