Focus Music Notes. "Out of the Blues". Popular music through the decades

Guitar and voice as one on this fabulous tune. Just watched KT Tunstall's fabulous acoustic version on "Later" with Jools Holland, Pre-order on iTunes new album Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon (Deluxe Version) - KT Tunstall   Here's an acoustic version

Having steadily built a name for themselves as purveyors of a standard of music production way beyond their tender years, Disclosure have spent a solid couple of years honing their prolific output, which includes two Top 10 singles so far in 2013. Now they are delighted to announce that their debut album, ‘Settle’, will be released on June 3rd through PMR Records (home to, among others, Jessie Ware and Julio Bashmore). For a while it seemed like the chain-of-command in Britain’s dance establishment was forever set in stone. The Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx and Fatboy Slim would headline festivals from now until the end of days. The only way a new UK dance act could reach millions of people was to get a song on Masterchef . But in less than a year, Disclosure have turned all that on its head. The most successful British dance act in a generation, they’ve not only soared to the top of the charts and sold out venues across the world – they’ve also changed the nature of British ...

Since the fantastic response to his special release last month (Love for $ale Feat Roots Manuva), Jamie Cullum is pleased to announce the full details of his sixth studio album, ‘Momentum’, released on 20th May 2013 via his new record label Island Records . Having sold over ten million records worldwide, performing to sold out tours across the globe, working on a variety of unique projects that have seen him collaborate with a range of artists from Stevie Wonder, Pharrell, Sander Kleinenberg, Rizzle Kicks to The Roots, Jamie continues to enjoy an incredible creative roll. The album, titled ‘Momentum’ for good reason, is bursting with ideas and inspirations which almost have a life of their own. Indeed, Jamie approached this record in a completely different way to his previous LPs, for the first time using DIY home demos as a blueprint for the majority of its tracks… and for a while, using everything from iPhone apps, charity shop keyboards and cassette recorders as his ‘go-to’ instr...

Dave Grohl is drumming for them, Pharrell Williams is writing with them, Beastie Boys right hand man Mario C is remixing for them and everyone from The Fader to NME and Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and Zane Low are talking about them . Introducing RDGLDGRN (pronounced Red Gold Green) the Washington DC based trio who gained widespread recognition when they self-released a song called ‘I Love Lamp’ on YouTube late last year. Within just a few weeks the video had 100,000 views and they were on their way to begin recording their debut album at the historic Sound City Studios in California . It was there, in the same studio where Nevermind was created, that the band caught the attention of Foos frontman and rock legend Dave Grohl , who was so impressed he offered to play drums on the album. And it’s not just rock royalty that are into RDGLDGRN, the hip-hop community is also taken by the band’s unique sound, with genre-bending artist and producer Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D., The Neptunes), co...

Rising star John Newman, who has already written and fronted both the glorious Rudimental number 1 single, “Feel The Love”, and the follow up smash “Not Giving In”, steps out on his own with the release on July 1st of his debut solo single “Love Me Again” . John, who is currently wowing audiences across the country as special guest, and featured singer, on friends Rudimental’s sell-out UK tour , will play his first headline UK show at The Lexington in London on July 11th . Tickets will be made exclusively available for this intimate show to members of John’s mailing list on May 15th. Fans can sign up ahead of the on-sale date now at http://johnnewman.co.uk . A rousing and uplifting anthem, “Love Me Again”, was written and produced by the young artist and looks set to give Newman his first solo smash. Fans of the multi-talented writer/artist/producer/singer have been hearing John premiering tracks from his forthcoming debut LP on the Rudimental’s tour. The Yorkshire born, London bas...

Tribes returned late 2012, only 11 months after their debut album ‘Baby’, with a free download of ‘Wrapped Up In A Carpet’. Intended as a taster for fans of their upcoming second album, the track got an amazing response and ended up being picked up by radio, including Radio 1, 6 Music and an XFM evening playlist add Their second album, ‘Wish To Scream’, which was recorded at the famed Sound City Studio in LA, where Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ and Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ were made, is due for release on Island on May 20. You can see the video for ‘Wrapped Up In A Carpet’ here: The first part of Tribes 2013 touring plan sees them head out on a regional tour in April, full dates below finishing up at The Roundhouse, London. UK Tour 21/5 Oran Mor, Glasgow ( Tickets ) 22/5 Academy 3, Manchester ( Tickets ) 23/5 Institute Library, Birmingham ( Tickets ) 28/5 Thekla, Bristol ( Tickets ) 29/5 The Roundhouse, London ( Tickets ) Wish to Scream album – May 20: 1.  ...

Off the back of storming the UK charts once again with latest single ‘White Noise feat AlunaGeorge’, Disclosure are extremely excited to announce their debut album, ‘Settle’, out June 3rd on PMR Records. It will be preceded by new single ‘You & Me’, which is available to buy from iTunes and physically from June 3rd. The first taste of new material from the album, ‘You & Me’ features Eliza Doolittle and, as you’d expect, yet again proves Disclosure’s ability in bringing the best out of their vocal collaborators, with Eliza’s lustrous vocal immersed among Disclosure’s trademark 2-step garage rhythms, once again showing beyond doubt their capacity in delivering yet another anthem alongside previous singles ‘Latch’ and ‘White Noise’.Having steadily built a name for themselves as purveyors of a standard of music production way beyond their tender years, they’ve spent a solid couple of years honing their already prolific output into what’s sure to be one of the debuts of 2013 – in...

Tribes are back with their second album, ‘Wish To Scream’ on May 20. Preceded by the single ‘Dancehall’ on 20th May, which follows the instant anthem of first single ‘How The Other Half Live’ , released just 11 months after their debut album ‘Baby’. ‘Dancehall’, a hands in the air festivals classic in waiting, kicks off the upcoming second album ‘Wish To Scream’, which was produced by Kevin Augunas and recorded at the famed Sound City Studio in LA, where Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ and F leetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ were brought to life. Tribes are about to head out on a UK tour, many of the venues having sold out or been upgraded due to demand, dates below: Tribes Live: 4th May – Live At Leeds 18th May – The Great Escape (Paganini Club), Brighton 21st May – Oran Mor, Glasgow 22nd May – Academy 2, Manchester 23rd May – Institute Library, Birmingham 28th May – Thekla, Bristol 29th May – The Roundhouse, London 29th June – Hard Rock Calling, Olympic Stadium, London 6th July – Hyde...

'Love Cards' is the brand new single by Devlin, featuring rising newcomer Etta Bond. It is released on the 20th May through Island Records. This single is taken from Devlin's acclaimed second album ‘ A Moving Picture ’. Produced by Raf Riley, it follows Devlin's previous two top 10 hits off the album - (All Along The) Watchtower feat Ed Sheeran and ‘Rewind’. Love Cards is arguably the most sonically compelling track on the record, finding the 23 year old at his most acerbic and incisive, and looks set to become another huge anthem for this gifted and widely respected young artist. Devlin preceded the release of ‘Love Cards’ with a headline show at London's Koko on the 30th April and this is followed by Summer festival appearances at Reading and Leeds (headlining the 1Xtra Stage), Isle of Wight, Wireless (supporting Jay Z), and Beachbreak.  Devlin Live:   15th June - Isle of Wight Festival  21st June - Beachbreak Festival, Cornwall  13th July – Wirele...