Take That Feeling The Effects Of Age?

Take That’s Gary Barlow has suggested that he has finally found his bandmates’ weakness, confessing that the other members of the group are all insecure about their age.


The singer, who celebrated his 40th Birthday with a performance in London earlier this year, has said that the other members of the band are all very conscious of their status as ageing popstars.

Speaking toThe Sun,42-year-old Howard Donald confessed:"I am very sensitive about my age. Gary will make jokes that I'm 46 or 47 and it really pisses me off. I feel like I'm still fit enough to go on, I don't feel my age."

While the band are no doubt fitter than most men their age, they are in no way escaping the inevitable signs of getting older: in 2007 Howard Donald ended up in hospital with a collapsed lung after attempting to perform the splits during a Milan show.

However, it would appear that songwriter Gary Barlow is finding it a bit easier to come to terms with his age. He said:"People still find it hard to believe I'm 40. Actually I'm not bothered about age. I'm really happy and it's lovely to be 40, I'd recommend it to anyone. Music is a young person's industry but you want a few of the older bands like us around. We don't have a plan for how long it is going to last."

Take That are currently working on their upcoming‘Progress’ Tour, which is said to involve a set design worth over £15 million.

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The View Unveil Video To Record Store Day Song 'I Need That Record' - Watch Now

Record Store Day, the annual celebration of independent record shops is due to take place tomorrow, April 16th this year and Scottish indie rockers The View have been selected to create an official anthem for the day, a re-recording of 80s powerpop classic ‘I Need That Record’ by The Tweeds.

The track can be heard below and will be released as a limited edition one-sided 7” single available only from participating indie record shops. The band will also be playing an instore show at Rock-a-Boom in Leicester on Record Store Day.

Record Store Day UK organiser Spencer Hickman said, “We are delighted that The View are showing their support in this way.”

Kieren Webster, from The View says:“The internet seems to be taking over music and it’s great to support Record Store Day as vinyl sounds so much better and it's so much more of an experience going to a record store to get your music. The people who work in them are avid music fans willing to help you. Even the simple pleasure of going in and flipping through the second hand bargain bucket is something I still do at least twice a week - think how many bands have been started by like minded musicians who first met in their local record shop. Without independent record shops every local music scene would lose a vital hub. Thisis why I am very proud to be doing my bit for Record Store Day!”

More than 150 independent record stores are expected to take part in this year’s Record Store Day, selling around 100 exclusive and collectible items which will only be available on the day. The day will also feature scores of unique events from PAs to exclusive gigs open only to RSD customers.

Spencer Hickman said,"Record Store Day is the perfect antidote to all the doom and gloom we hear about the music business. It's a day of celebration fuelled by the enthusiasm of artists and fans for record stores."

Last year's Record Store Day reached new heights with queues hundreds-strong forming outside some shops.

The View’s new album ‘Bread And Circuses’ is out now.

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Liverpool Sound City 2011 Announce Day-by-Day Line-ups, More Acts& Tickets

Liverpool Sound City, Merseyside’s coolest city centre music festival, has revealed the day-by-day programming of this year’s event. The urban festival, which runs between 19th and 21st May, will see performances from the likes of The View, Frank Turner, The Young Knives, Cast, Mona and Fucked Up plus many, many more. Among thenewest additions to the line-up are Frankie and the Heartstrings, The Computers and Our Mountain.

Festival Director David Pichilingi said: “This year we have again produced a world-class festival line-up that is reflected in the scope of artists we are bringing to Liverpool in May. We have continued our diverse programming to include people from all over the world converging on our city for atrue showcase of some of the hottest talent out there and many of the next generation of stars who you will see breaking through the ranks in the coming months.”

Here is a list of some of the acts playing at this year’s Liverpool Sound City:


Thursday 19th May

The View, Frank Turner, The Whip, Yuck, Frankie and the Heartstrings, Wretch 32, Pete& The Pirates, Steve Mason, Dutch Uncles, Chain& The Gang, Dinosaur Pile Up, Handsome Furs, TrophyWife, Wolf Gang, Maverick Sabre, Ed Sheeran, The Sand Band, Flashguns, Veronica Falls, The Publicist, Winter Gloves, Delta Maid


Friday 20th May

The Black Lips, Willy Mason, Miles Kane, Clinic, Young Knives, Cults, Kurt Vile& The Violators, Set Your Goals, Ed Sheeran, Three Trapped Tigers, Forest Swords, Wave Machines, Kid British, Colourmusic, Sound Of Rum, Cloud Control, The Chapman Family, The Lines, The Rural Alberta Advantage, Entrepreneurs, Monument Valley, The Computers


Saturday 21st May

Funeral Party, Cast, Mona, Sound Of Guns, Fucked Up, Spank Rock, Jamie xx, Philip Selway, Yasmin, The Phoenix Foundation, Lower Than Atlantis, Fly With Vampires, The Computers, Young Legionnaire, SBTRKT– LIVE, CREEP, Marques Toliver, Lanterns On The Lake, Alex Mills,
Amanda Blank, Niki& The Dove, The Jezebels, Teeth, Hot Club de Paris, Mugstar, Django Django, The Good Natured, Fixers

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Glasvegas Frontman James Allan Claims Adele Has“Amazing Soul”

Glasvegas singer James Allan has heaped praise on current UK Number One Adele for redeeming the reputation of London performing arts college, the BRIT School. The frontman showed his appreciation for the‘21’ star, claiming that she has an “amazing soul”.

Speaking to a British newspaper, Allan said:"Growing up, something like the BRIT School was the least cool thing you could admit to. But you meet some people and it makes you more open-minded and helps you understand where they come from.

He continued, confessing that his appreciation for Adele started when he met her randomly in a bar one night:"I can say that I met Adele one night, I didn't know who she was. We were in this bar and when I spoke to her I thought she'd got this amazing soul, a really soulful person."

As well as Adele, the BRIT school has spawned top chart acts including The Kooks, Leona Lewis, Jessie J, Katie Melua and Katy B.

Allan went on in the interview to criticise the current state of the UK singles chart, claiming that success doesn’t mean the same thing that it once did. He said:"I don't think the charts mean what they used to, which is a shame because I love the anticipation. I love it if it's a rock'n'roll band that makes it to the top of the tree, against the odds."

You can watch Glasvegas performing‘Euphoria, Take My Hand’ on this week’s ‘Later...With Jools Holland’ below:

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Justin Bieber Performs Concert In Israel After Political Row

Justin Bieber has become involved in two separate rows during his short trip to Israel this week, hitting out at the notoriously intrusive Israeli paparazzi and giving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the cold shoulder.

Bieber found himself in the middle of a political dispute after refusing to finalise plans to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a group of young children effected by the struggles in the area.

Speaking on the supposed rejection, an aide of Mr Netanyahu toldThe Independent:"The idea was to do an event, which these kids could enjoy, to do something for the kids in the south who haven't had it easy. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked out. The initiative didn't come from us. It came from people claiming to be representing the Bieber people."

Bieber’s problems were far from over after local paparazzi made it impossible for the ‘Baby’ singer to visit the country’s holy attractions in peace.

Bieber took to Twitter to express his anger at the intrusion, saying:“You would think paparazzi would have some respect in holy places. All I wanted was the chance to walk where jesus did here in isreal. They should be ashamed of themselves. Take pictures of me eating but not in a place of prayer, ridiculous.”

He continued:“People wait their whole lives for opportunities like this, why would they want to take that experience away from someone. Staying in the hotel for the rest of the week u happy?

“I want to see this country and all the places ive dreamed of and whether its the paps or being pulled into politics its been frustrating”

However according to recent reports, Bieber’s fortunes in Israel are looking up after playing a sold out show at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv. The show is said to have been a huge success, and a journalist fromThe Hollywood Reportereven described the gig as a“triumphant occasion, and likely the first concert most of the kids in the crowd had ever experienced”.

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Charlie Simpson Unveils New Solo Track– Listen Now

Fightstar’s Charlie Simpson has unveiled the lead track from his debut solo album. The singer and guitarist has performed as part of the rock band since 2003, however has ventured out as a solo artist since the band announced their hiatus late last year. Fightstar have been reluctant to set a definite timeframe on their hiatus, simply stating that they will reconvene at some point in 2012 to record another LP.

Simpson released his first solo EP, ‘When We Were Lions’ in December last year, however the new track , entitled ‘Down Down Down’ will be the first song to be taken from his debut full-length release, tentatively titled ‘Young Pilgrim’.

The album was recorded at Metropolis Studios in London, with John Davis behind the helm for production.

You can listen to‘Down Down Down’ below:

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The former Busted member (Apologies - Busted broke up six years ago, we’re over it, promise) has also scheduled an intimate solo show for next month. The singer will be performing at West London’s Tabernacle venue on May 10th. Tickets for the show were released on Friday (April 15th).

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Fink Announces Release Of New Album 'Perfect Darkness' - Out June 13th

Mention Fink (real name Fin Greenall) and you surprisingly get one of two reactions: head-scratching non-familiarity; or the impassioned response that prompts artists such as John Legend and Professor Green to wax lyrical about him live on air. It is a remarkable void, one which looks set to finally close upon the release of Fink’s latest studio album ‘Perfect Darkness’ on June 13th.


Recorded and mixed by producer Billy Bush ‘Perfect Darkness’ is a smouldering, pulsating, and purposeful book of songs. From its emotion-rousing, self-titled opener, to the darkly cinematic ‘Fear Is Like Fire,’ and the uplifting nostalgia of album closer ‘Berlin Sunrise’, the ‘Perfect Darkness LP’ bristles with tense passion and hypnotic charm. It is in two words, bewitching and addictive.

“Singer-songwriters always get criticised – fairly – for sometimes sounding like a scratched record,” says Greenall. “…moaning about this, moaning about that, girlfriend’s left you, blah blah, blah.  With Fink we do sing about relationships and love and emotions – but we also sing about other stuff: embracing fear, Berlin dawns, looking forward. Perfect Darkness was written about a friend of mine who’s just signed a massive record deal and it’s all about to kick off. And I’m saying, ‘just roll with it man. It’s gonna get dark but you’ll survive and you’ll come out the other side.’ “

Following three critically-acclaimed albums,‘Perfect Darkness’ marks the next chapter of an incredible musical journey for the Bristol-born artist. The first and pre-eminent singer-songwriter signed to legendary British label Ninja Tune - after making the transition from world-clas club DJ and electronic producer - Fink is also an in-demand collaborator having written for the likes of John Legend, Ximena Sarinana, Amy Winehouse and Professor Green. He has also graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, and with bandmates Guy Whittaker on bass and Tim Thornton on drums, has toured the globe several times over.

Up until now Fink has remained in the shadows, working quietly and diligently in the background, but judging by this new record he is set to emerge into the bright lights of long-deserved mass recognition.‘Perfect Darkness’ will be released June 13th on Ninja Tune.

Title track 'Perfect Darkness' available now as a free download at www.finkworld.co.uk

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