We're in Cannes this weekend for the annual MIDEM Festival, catching up on a rake of interesting panel + conference discussions.
Le Galaxie are also on the way, flying out as we speak. They play at Morrisson's tonight at 10pm ahead of their official showcase at Esplanade Pantiero tomorrow afternoon.
Be sure to say hello if you're about!
Fresh from opening for The Foo Fighters at the legendary Slane Castle over the weekend, "giving the impression that no stage is too big for them", The Strypes have just announced a new UK tour and single!
'Get Into It' premiered on the Annie Mac Show on BBC Radio yesterday, and now you can have a listen to it below:
Tickets for the new UK dates on sale from June 5th at 9am:
Maud in Cahoots are asking you to be a part of the new video for their amazing single 'Greatest Achievement'. The band are looking for folks to share their 'greatest achievement'. Either write it down on paper and send it in, or else record a short ten second video explaining what your greatest achievement is!
Send it on over to maudincahoots@gmail.com by tomorrow, Friday 29th May.
In other MIC news, the new single has been playlisted on Irish Central's #playirish Spotify May playlist. It's the USA's biggest Irish website and great to see the band included with such esteemed company as Hozier, Young Wonder and Roisin O!
Have a listen here: irishcentral.com/culture/PlayIrish-music-picks-for-May.html
Just three more days until The Strypes play Slane Castle!
It'll be the lads' second time opening for The Foo Fighters in the one week, having played in front of thousands of fans at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Monday.
Their stage time is 2:15pm so make sure to get there early!
Tickets: ticketmaster.ie/SLANE-CASTLE-tickets-Co-Meath/venue/197505
You may have heard the news last week: Le Galaxie have been added to the already stellar Longitude bill in Marlay Park, playing Saturday 18th of July. Get your tickets here: longitude.ie/tickets
Before taking to the stage in Marlay Park however, the boys are off to Cannes on June 6th to play at the prestigious MIDEM Festival. They band are one of only a handful of live acts selected to play at the influential festival, and we're very excited to be heading over with them!
Check out the MIDEM site for more info: midemfestival.com/artiste/le-galaxie/
Photo: Tara Thomas / The Thin Air
We're just back from a crazy few days at The Great Escape, with packed houses for both of Le Galaxie's shows and the Brighton Dome barely holding its structure after The Strypes electrifying set supporting Alabama Shakes.
Speaking of The Strypes, the boys have just announced their second studio album Little Victories, which will be released on Virgin EMI on 24th July. Have a listen to their session video for 'Eighty-Four' below:
It's a busy weekend approaching as we're off to Brighton tomorrow morning for The Great Escape with Le Galaxie and The Strypes – be sure to get in touch and say hello if you're in town for the weekend!
Le Galaxie's show times are:
Fri 3.30pm – 4pm | PRINCE ALBERT (Music from Ireland Showcase), 48 Trafalgar St
Sat 9pm – 9.30pm | PATTERNS (downstairs), 10 Marine Parade
While over in the Brighton Dome on Friday night, The Strypes will be opening for festival headliners Alabama Shakes.
In other CWB news, Kormac recently performed a specially-commissioned piece for Pernod Ricard to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their bottling plant at Fox & Geese. Based around 'found sounds' recorded in the factory - along with vocals provided by the amazing Vyvienne Long - it's Kormac's first new material since the release of his album Doorsteps last year, and the performance showcased the new Kormac (live) show, due to tour Europe this summer and fall.
Maud in Cahoots are just back from an amazing time at Canadian Music Week and in New York. They've also been announced for Indiependence - check out the full lineup here: indiependencefestival.com
More news to come next week, including some tasty Le Galaxie announcements. Stay tuned!
It's been another busy and exciting week here in CWB towers.
First off, The Strypes have just dropped their new single Scumbag City Blues ahead of their very long tour which kicked off in Leicester last night. Check it out here and be sure to turn it up loud!
Check out the rest of their tour dates here: thestrypes.com/gigs
Meanwhile, Le Galaxie's new album is making its mark in the Ireland Spotify charts: they've reached the Top 10 for Le Club and Top 20 for Put The Chain On!
We're fairly delighted to have two of our acts in todays Irish TImes: Maud in Cahoots for new artist of the week and Le Galaxie for album of the week!
Maud in Cahoots new single Greatest Achievement is out now. Have a listen below:
And here's Le Galaxie's (NSFW) video for Le Club:
What a weekend! Full houses for both nights of The Academy and two of the finest shows Le Galaxie have played yet.
Thanks to all involved – next up Galway, Cork and Limerick!
