THE PICTUREBOOKS start a run of UK shows this Saturday (16th May) with a set at The Great Escape in Brighton.
The Picturebooks are a rock-blues-country-soaked German duo consisting of Fynn Claus Grabke (vocals/guitar) and Philipp Mirtschink (drums). Signed to the highly regarded LA psych/stoner imprint Riding Easy, they have recently completed their first UK tour, where they went down the proverbial storm on a set of dates with The Answer to promote the forthcoming UK release of their album ‘Imaginary Horse’.
They return to the UK for the following shows:
16.05 BRIGHTON – The Great Escape
17.05 BRISTOL – Louisiana
19.05 LONDON – Barfly
20.05 TUNBRIDGE WELLS – Forum
22.05 LEICESTER – Scholar
23.05 SHEFFIELD – Corporation
‘The Classic Rock Show’ interviewed the band recently. You can read it all here.
The Darkness are pleased to announce the Blast of Our Kind tour, which will commence on November 30th in Norwich and culminate in a triumphant show at London’s Roundhouse on December 20th. It is the first, and a golden, opportunity for enthusiasts to see The Darkness on their own stage in support of the new, fourth album ‘Last of Our Kind’.
‘Last of Our Kind’ is an album of unparalleled beauty and power. It is to be released on June 1st, at which point children and adults alike will rejoice. The first single ‘Open Fire’ has already been unveiled and the video, directed by Simon Emmett, is currently lording over the internet, stamping it’s scaly feet and pecking at cyber grubs like a magnificent peacock.
The album also features ‘Barbarian’, which was released as a ‘teaser track’, with a brutally beguiling animated lyric video illustrated by Nick Roche.
Blast of Our Kind will be The Darkness’ first UK tour since 2013. Those in attendance will be awestruck by the all-new material and downright delighted by the early works as The Darkness rip through their repertoire of ruddy great songs with new drummer Rufus Taylor.
The Hawkins Brothers, Frankie Poullain with new drummer Rufus Taylor
The Darkness will spend the summer months honing their craft with a sold-out launch show at Dingwalls and choice slots at the various festivals listed below.
Summer Activities:
3 June LONDON, Dingwalls album launch
4 July WICKLOW, Groove Festival (Ireland)
5 July WATERFORD, Daytripper Festival (Ireland)
12 July CHELMSFORD, Brownstock Festival
9 August NEWQUAY, Boardmasters Festival
30 August PORTSMOUTH, Victorious Festival
Blast of Our Kind UK Tour:
30 November NORWICH, Open 1 December CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange 2 December NOTTINGHAM, Rock City 4 December NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy 5 December GLASGOW, O2 Academy 9 December LEEDS, O2 Academy 10 December MANCHESTER, Academy 11 December BIRMINGHAM, O2 Academy 13 December BRISTOL, O2 Academy 14 December SOUTHAMPTON, O2 Guildhall 15 December BEXHILL, De La Warr Pavillion 17 December BOURNEMOUTH, O2 Academy 19 December OXFORD, O2 Academy 20 December LONDON, Roundhouse
‘Last of Our Kind’ will be released on limited edition colour vinyl, Compact Disc and downloadable computer files in partnership with Kobalt Label Services.
New single: ‘OPEN FIRE’ – 1st June 2015 New album: ‘LAST OF OUR KIND’ – 1st June 2015
‘Last of Our Kind’ Track Listing: Barbarian * Open Fire * Last of Our Kind * Roaring Waters * Wheels of the Machine *Mighty Wings * Mudslide * Sarah O’Sarah * Hammer & Tongs * Conquerors
The Classic Rock Show 