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

January 2012 saw the eagerly awaited release of Tribes debut album ‘Baby’, critically acclaimed across the board the LP went straight into the UK’s Top 20. The Camden quartet are pleased to announce the release of n ew single and stand-out album track ‘Corner of an English Field’ on April 2nd through Island Records. A sure-fire Summer festival anthem in the making, the track is already a massive hit live. Currently on the UK live circuit with Two Door Cinema Club, Metronomy and Azealia Banks for the NME Awards Tour, the band will be back in Europe for another stint this month, followed by a pre-SXSW US tour. Its non-stop touring for them when they land back on British soil for their own headline tour of the UK throughout April and May. (full dates below). With tickets already going fast, the Manchester date has already seen a venue upgrade due to popular demand. Watch Video HEADLINE TOUR 21/04 - Brighton, The Haunt 22/04 – Norwich, Arts Centre 24/04 – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Room

Steel Panther have confirmed the release of the single “17 Girls In A Row” to coincide with their almost sold out UK tour this Spring. The single will be released via Universal Records on 2nd April 2012. The track is taken from the bands acclaimed second album, BALLS OUT, which was released in October. Steel Panther will be returned to the UK in March 2012 for a headlining tour. The March 2012 dates are as follows: TUESDAY 27 MARCH O2 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM – SOLD OUT WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH O2 ACADEMY GLASGOW FRIDAY 30 MARCH MANCHESTER ACADEMY – SOLD OUT SATURDAY 31 MARCH O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON The band comprise of Michael Starr (vocals), Satchel (guitar), Lexxi Foxxx (bass) and Stix Zadinia (drums). 2011 saw the band release their second album and embark on a UK arena tour with Motley Crue and Def Leppard to a rapturous reception. 2012 sees the band about to embark on their first trip to Australia (Soundwave 2012), return to the UK for another tour and play the highly coveted main stage at

Mayer Hawthorne, one of the most exciting artists in the new soul movement , played an amazing SOLD OUT headline show at The Scala earlier this month. Mayer releases a new version of ‘The Walk’ featuring chart-topping duo Rizzle Kicks, on May 7th. Watch video ere; Mayer’s debut album ‘How Do You Do’ is released on May 14th .· Check out the original video, watched by over 1 million people, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmfcYli6vV4 - Do you recognize any of these fans? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF6qZBJo0YU Get ready to meet Mayer Hawthorne and say “How Do You Do”. www.mayerhawthorne.com  Loved by Justin Timberlake, John Mayer and Snoop Dogg, who features on the album, has declared him as his “favourite new artist”.