Rock and Pop: Grooves - latest news
Published 4 February 2010
by ROISIN GADELRAB
I'VE signed the three-page confidentiality agreement and have promised not to say a word until February 22. No, it’s nothing to do with John Terry’s injunction, just the paperwork we’ve got to go through to get hold of the new Gorillaz album, which should be on its way as we speak. I’ll tell you all about it in good time.
• I’m not ashamed to admit it but there’s little better than blasting Linkin Park as loud as possible on road trips. Now frontman Chester Bennington’s side project Dead by Sunrise play their first UK side project at HMV Forum (February 19), but are they as good as the Park?
• Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s Forum date has sold out so they’ve given fans one more chance to catch them in London, and this one’s in Camden too. They’ve booked Electric Ballroom on April 15. Their fifth studio album, Beat The Devil’s Tattoo, is out on March 8.
• Ever been that one person in the band who wishes they were just that much more in tune with everyone else? A new website www.easyeartraining.com, launching Monday at a secret location in Islington, will help you do just that. “With a little bit of training, you’ll be able to discern minute details in sound which you never knew were there,” they promise. Email april@EasyEarTraining.com to reserve a place.
• Got to mention Egyptian Lover who plays The Big Chill House on February 12 – timely after our African Nations Cup final victory this week. Known as the Hugh Hefner of hip-hop, Greg James Broussard, aka Egyptian Lover has been enthralling with his electro talents for 25 years.
• Barfly reopened last week and it’s looking good by all accounts.