Jonas Brothers Release Date
The Jonas Brothers are exactly that, 3 brothers from New Jersey – Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas. Their rise to pop boy band fame came as a result of their appearances on the Disney Channel children’s network and their performance in the 2o08 Disney film, Camp Rock.
This new release, Lines Vines & Trying Times will be their fourth studio album and their first since their 2008 Grammy nomination and their award for Breakthrough Artist at the American Music Awards.
The album will feature 12 pop/rock tracks including the forthcoming single, “Paranoid”, and one bonus track, “Keep it Real”. The title’s meaning is described by Nick thus:
“Lines are something that someone feeds you, whether it’s good or bad. Vines are the things that get in the way of the path that you’re on, and trying times — well, obviously we’re younger guys, but we’re aware of what’s going on in the world and we’re trying to bring some light to it.”
Lines Vines & Trying Times is released through Polydor on 15th June.
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Magnum Release Date
Birmingham rock group, Magnum, release their 15th studio album this month. Formed way back in 1972, the band have undergone a few personnel and label changes in their 37 year history but original band members, Bob Catley (vocalist) and Tony Clarkin (guitarist/songwriter ) are still there to this day.
Into the Valley of the Moonking will be released ahead of a huge European and UK tour and as in the past, all songs are penned by guitarist Tony Clarkin.
“I wrote and recorded the songs at home, this time I had around sixty numbers in one form or another, then gradually I chose what I thought were the best, worked on them and finally played them to Bob.”
The result is a diverse but well crafted and mature album of strong melodic rock rhythms tempered with Bob’s bluesy vocals.
Into the Valley of the Moonking is released through SPV records in standard and limited edition CD format, LP or download on 15th June.
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Enter Shikari Release Date
Enter Shikari’s music is described as “post-hardcore” and “trance rock mentalist” to give you an idea – - guitar rift heavy, euphoric vocals and electronic sounds.
Their debut album Take to the Skies, released in 2007 reached number 4 in the UK album chart and they receive positive support and recognition from the music press. Their second album, Common Dreads, is receiving no less exhaulted reviews by the music press with many calling it a “fusion masterpiece” and having evolved into a more cohesive sound.
Tracks have already been demoed on their MySpace website and on You Tube as well as performances during their tours across the UK. The single “Juggernauts” will be the first physical release from the album.
Common Dreads is released on 15th June on standard CD with a limited edition CD/DVD released simultaneously.
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Incubus Release Date
Grammy nominated, alternative rock group, Incubus, release their first compilation albums, Monuments and Melodies, in a 2-Disc format on 15th June. The first disc will feature 13 previously released singles from the albums Make Yourself, Morning View, A Crow Left of the Murder…, and Light Grenades, along with two new Brendan O’Brien-produced tracks, “Black Heart Inertia” and “Midnight Swim”.
The second disc will be a collection of rarities, including B-sides, soundtrack cuts, alternate versions, three previously unreleased songs, and a cover of Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy”.
The Incubus line-up consists of Brandon Boyd on lead vocals, rhythm guitar & percussion, Mike Einziger on lead guitar, piano and backing vocals, Jose Pasillas II on drums and percussion, Chris Kilmore on decks, keyboards and sampling and Ben Kenney on bass and backing vocals. Brandon, Mike and Jose are three of the original members from when the band formed in 1991.
Incubus are preapring also for their World Tour this summer to include an appearance at the Download Festival in Leicestershire on June 14th.
Monuments and Melodies is released through Sony/BMG on 15th June.
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Lil Wayne Release Date
This will be the US rapper, Lil Wayne’s 7th studio album entitled Rebirth and will be his first rock debut, although it will include some rap songs.
Collaborators on the album include Fall Out Boy, Lenny Kravitz and Pete Wentz. Avril Lavigne is also set to make a cameo in a tribute song to the Beastie Boys performed by Young Money affiliate, Drake.
Producers include long-time support DJ Infamous with Andrew “Drew” Correa, Cool & Dre, Develop and Essay Potna.
Rebirth is released on Island records on 15th June.
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Ashley Tisdale - Release Date
Ashley Tisdale releases her second album Guilty Pleasure on 15th June 2009. The American singer and actress also has songwriting and producing to add to her portfolio of talents.
She is famous for her Emmy Award winning role in the film High School Musical and became the first ever female artist to have 2 songs simultaneously in the Billboard top 100. Her first album, Headstrong, failed to chart in the top 100 UK Albums Chart but sold 1.5 million worlwide copies. Her new album, Guilty Pleasure, has an edgier, more rocky and “sexy” feel to it than her previous album.
Guilty Pleasure is released through Warners on 15th June.
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Ali Campbell Release Date
Ali Campbell has set the date for his new solo album for 15th June 2009. The former lead singer with reggae band UB40 left the group after over 30 years of recording and touring. UB40 have sold over 70 million albums worldwide in their long career, hit the number one singles spot 4 times and the top 40, 40 times and released over 18 studio albums.
Ali’s first and second solo albums were released before he quit the band in 2008, the most recent being Running Free which reached number 9 in the UK albums chart. This follow up album is a mixture of original material and unusual covers with a world theme running throughout.
Flying High is released on 15th June.
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Red Dwarf Release Date
“Where the smeg have they been?”
After 10 years away from our screens, the sci-fi sitcom, Red Dwarf came back with a 3 part mini-series, broadcast on TV channel Dave between 10th and 12th April 2009.
The DVD of the mini-series was originally to be released in May but the release date has now gone back to 15th June. The characters Lister, Cryton, Cat and Rimmer are beamed back to earth in 2009, only to find that they are characters in a TV show called “Red Dwarf”.
Part One starts with the crew discovering a giant squid in their water tank which almost kills them. Katerina Bartikovsky (Sophie Winkleman), a deceased Red Dwarf science officer, then materialises and uses the dimension hopping abilities of the leviathan’s tentacles to open up a hole that leads back to Earth.
Red Dwarf: Back to Earth is released on 2-disc DVD on 15th June.
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VV Brown Release Date
Named by the LA Times and Independent newspaper as “one to watch for 2009″, VV(Vanessa) Brown releases her debut album, Travelling Like the Light, through her label, Universal on 15th June. VV is a UK recording artist based in London but originally from Northampton. She is an established song-writer and her musical style is drawn from her influences of 1950′s and electronic music.
She appears on stage as glamorous and striking and her music is electrifying, powerful and unique.
Travelling Like the Light is released on Universal on 15th June.
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