The Xcerts - Set to Embark on their Largest Headline UK Tour

THE XCERTS second album ‘Scatterbrain’ has already taken the band on an incredible journey. In the albums short lifespan the band have been on several headline tours with a fan base that grows at every show, performed in Europe for the first time where their album is also released, been played by most major national radio stations (Radio 1, Kerrang! radio…) and TV channels (Kerrang TV, Scuzz…) and toured with many of their favourite bands (Manchester Orchestra, Biffy Clyro, Taking Back Sunday, Brand New...). Not only that, but the band flew out to New York to record it with their favourite producer Mike Sapone!

Therefore it would seem foolish if the band did not take to the road to play ‘Scatterbrain’ to their devoted followers and new converts for one last time before heading into the studio to begin work on its follow-up. Dates below. In addition the band will be heading to this year’s SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.

MARCH
Fri 9 – London Barfly – ILMC SHOW
Wed 21 - Bath Moles
Thu 22 - Preston 53 Degrees
Fri 23 - London KOKO

MAY
Fri 4 - Tunbridge Wells Forum
Sun 6 - Southampton Joiners
Mon 7 - Exeter Cavern
Tue 8 - Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
Thu 10 - Nottingham Rock City
Fri 11 - Sheffield Bowery
Sat 12 - Stoke Sugarmill
Sun 13 - Birmingham Academy 3
Tue 15 - Newcastle Academy 2
Wed 16 - Glasgow Garage
Thu 17 - Aberdeen Lemon Tree
Fri 18 - Thurso Newmarket Bar
Sat 19 - Dumfries The Venue
Mon 21 - York Stereo
Tue 22 - Leeds Cockpit Room 3 / 2 On Hold
Wed 23 - Manchester Sound Control
Thu 24 - Cheltenham Frog & Fiddle
Fri 25 - Bristol The Cooler

JULY
Fri 13 - 2000 Trees Festival

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‘Scatterbrain’ is out now through Xtra Mile Recordings. Here’s what the press had to say about ‘Scatterbrain’:

"Scottish trio become contenders on brilliant second album" - 4/5 Kerrang!
displays "...songwriting chops that are matures beyond their relatively young years. All that early promise they showed? Welcome to Deliveryville, population them. - 8/10 Rock Sound
The Xcerts have outdone themselves. This is a record that bands strive their whole careers to write and they’ve gone and done it on the second attempt. Marvellous. - 5/5 Punktastic
"...comeback of the year?" - 5/5 Big Cheese

Dive Dive - New single 'Liar' & Frank Turner support

New single 'Liar' out 29th November, long-awaited third album early January 2011, digital re-release of back catalogue.

Oxford-based quartet Dive Dive have reconvened in some inexplicable time out from their current job of being Frank Turner's band, dragging singer Jamie Stuart with them. They've also brought back with them their third, self-produced album, 'Potential' which is preceded by the single 'Liar', out 29th November on Xtra Mile Recordings.

'Liar' comes accompanied with a video that atones for the sins of leaving poor Jamie behind and leaving us without a Dive Dive record for so long. Guest starring the ever-present Frank Turner, Juju (of Little Fish) and Jamie Lenman (ex of Reuben), the video sees Tarrant Anderson, Ben Lloyd and Nigel Powell trying out frontmen from The Vocalist Warehouse. In the end, there's only one choice and it certainly isn't the man known for a fondness of folk music and beards.

Now, having had three years with three quarters of the band accompanying folk-rock trailblazer Frank Turner all over the world, their punchy post-hardcore has been refined and fuelled by a renewed desire to play together. As well as the release of 'Potential' next year, both of Dive Dive's previous albums will be available to buy from your favourite digital outlets on 29th November.

Since 2001, Dive Dive have been a growing concern. From their debut in 2005, 'Tilting At Windmills' came a barrage of positive press and fan adulation. The Independent, The Fly, Kerrang!, Rock Sound, BBC, NME and John Peel himself all fawned over their intial burst of high-octane energy. Their second album, 'Revenge of the Mechanical Dog', released in 2007, built upon their scathing riffs and stop-start dynamics.

Tracklisting:
1. Mr 10%
2. The Alarum
3. Damage Control
4. Liar
5. The You In Me
6. Wherewithal
7. Ape Like Me
8. Collapse From The Hurt
9. The Point Is
10. Your Call Is Important
11. Pod People
12. Let's Swap Places
Hidden Track - Potential

They are set to support Frank on his December UK tour - meaning swift diva-like costume changes on the night between sets - which precedes the single release.

December
1st – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen 0844 499 9990
2nd – ABC, Glasgow 0844 499 9990
3rd – 53 Degrees, Preston 01772 893 000
4th – The Plug, Sheffield SOLD OUT
5th – Regal, Oxford 0871 230 5595
6th – Corn Exchange, Cambridge 01223 578 000
7th – Guildhall, Southampton 0238 063 2601
8th – Lemon Grove, Exeter 01392 263 518
10th – Academy, Leicester 0844 477 2000
11th – O2 Academy, Liverpool 0844 477 2000
12th – Brixton Academy, London 0844 477 2000

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The Irrepressibles - ‘St. Valentine's Day Massacre’

‘St. Valentine's Day Massacre’ Live at Queen Elizabeth Hall

Celebrating the festival of love and romance in true twisted and theatrical style, The Irrepressibles present a St. Valentine's Day Massacre on 14th February 2010 at the stunning Queen Elizabeth Hall on London’s Southbank.

Whether blissfully in love, bitterly scorned or looking for the one, this live performance spectacular promises to be visually and aurally captivating, with its conceptual set and teams of artists in film, dance, avant-garde costume and make-up.

Bringing to life the music from their debut album ‘Mirror Mirror’ The Irrepressibles will take the audience on a thrilling and awe-inspiring journey, led by composer and artist Jamie McDermott.

‘Mirror Mirror’ is released on 11th January 2010 on Major Record Label through V2 /Cooperative. Fusing European orchestration with pop melodies and soaring cathartic vocals, it is a theatrical, playful and passionate album. From the dramatic opener ‘My Friend Jo’ to the galloping rhythms of ‘Anvil’ and the yearning echoes of ‘Forget The Past’, ‘Mirror Mirror’ is a superbly constructed sonic exploration of McDermott's confessional stories. Love, anger, lust and loss signpost the journey through The Irrepressibles’ mystical and theatrical world.

Tickets are on sale to Southbank members on the 7th January and the general public on the 8th January.

Expect the extraordinary...

“Exotic, baroque, this is the Oscar Wilde comeback album the world needs.” 4/5 Uncut
"an enchantingly theatrical pop extravaganza" Robert Sandal, Sunday Times
“The Irrepressibles are one of Britain's best-kept secrets…” Simon Price, Independent On Sunday

Listing Details

The Irrepressibles 'Valentine's Day Massacre'
Sunday 14 February 2010, 7.30pm
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Southband Centre
London, SE1 8XX

www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Box office number: 0844 847 9910

More information please contact Anthea @ Presscounsel.com or Charlie @ Presscounsel.com or call 020 7792 9400.