Despite having very little in the diary so far for music gigs, I'm getting quite excited about new records coming out in 2011. It looks like it's going to be a bumper year. So, what's in store:
- Within a matter of days Amanda Palmer will release 'Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under', her antipodean themed masterpiece that includes the most magnificent 'Map Of Tasmania' (get your merkins out girls). I have high hopes for a tour later in the year (and an Amanda Hug, of course).
- February sees the release of 'Last' by The Unthanks which is, apparently, 'more ambitious' than anything they've done before. The album is followed by a tour in March and April.
- March sees the release of 'Credo' by the Human League, their first new album in seemingly forever. We've already had the tantalising single, 'Night People' but I'm hoping for a tour to promote the album and yes, I'll be there.
- Poly Styrene releases 'Generation Indigo' on 28 March, her first solo album since the little known 'Flower Aeroplane' in 2004. We've already had the gloriously skanking 'Black Christmas' and 'Thrash City' (from the album) is currently streaming on Poly's Facebook page.
In, out or at least near the studio are:
- Public Image Ltd but the sad loss of Ari Up means any new music is postponed but, I hope, not cancelled. There have also been tantalising quotes from Mr Lydon about possible new music from the Sex Pistols but I'll wait and see on that score.
- Maximo Park are reportedly in the studio even as I type.
- Kate Bush has confirmed some new music is likely this year but, her spokesperson pointed out, it might not be a full album.
- Our Lady J has, hopefully, been finishing off her album - I can't wait for her disco version of Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'Little Wheel Spin And Spin'.
No doubt there will be lots more but this isn't a bad selection for the start of the year.
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