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Due to extremely high demand, The Libertines have announced a 3rd night at Alexandra Palace on Friday 26th September. 

This morning, tickets for which was initially The Libertines first night at Ally Pally on Saturday 27th September, sold out within a couple hours. With Alexandra Palace later confirming their second night was close to selling out, both parties came to an agreement and decided to add an extra night, this now being their first night at Alexandra Palace on Friday 26th September. It appears many are eager to see Carl, Pete, John and Gary, thererore, can we be expecting a tour anytime soon? 

Purchase tickets for The Libertines at Alexandra Palace this September via the link: http://www.axs.com/uk/series/831/the-libertines-presale-tickets?cid=ukpresale&skin=aegliveuk%A0

RIFFED x

Recently we introduced you to Grimsby band The Brookes, and featured them in our Top 5 Artists To Watch For 2014. Well, we caught up with lead guitarist Jamie Craw again this week as The Brookes have just announced their biggest gig to date, supporting The Swiines in Scunthorpe this November. Jamie was on hand to tell us a little about their forthcoming gig and what's next for The Brookes. 

1 How's things be going for The Brookes since our last interview?

Nice to speak to you again. It's been quite quiet to be honest. We played a gig at The Barcy down Cleethorpes which I thought was a pretty good gig to be fair. But yeah just booking gigs for the future, taking it easy at the minute.

2 You've just announced your biggest gig to date, supporting The Swiines in Scunthorpe this November, how did this come about?

Yeah we're buzzing about that. I saw The Swiines back in February supporting Jake Bugg, and I've been a massive fan since. It's just crazy how you can go from seeing a band who would soon become one of your favourites, to actually being on the bill with them supporting them. Yeah it will be good to meet them and play with them, really looking forward to it. I was just chatting away to this promoter trying to worm my way into getting a slot at a festival they had going on, and he said the bill was full. I asked what other slots he's got spare and just like that he offered us a slot supporting The Swiines, simple as that.

3 You've also announced gigs in Nottingham and Sheffield for this year, are you looking forward to these?

I'm really looking forward to this Nottingham gig. The lads we're supporting have told us it's completely sold out. It's in like the basement of a pub or something, small capacity, but it's going to be one of those proper sweaty face to face with the crowd gigs I imagine.

4 You revealed that you'll begin work on the follow up to 'Taking Over' very soon, what can we expect?

Like I've said to everybody else, expect bigger, better, faster, and louder. We're buzzing to get this one released, when you listen to Taking Over, then listen to L.S, you'll just be like 'shit'. The difference is unreal really. The lyrics are more advanced and there's more going on as a whole, 2 guitars etc.

5 What's next for The Brookes?

Complete domination of the music industry.

Big thanks to Jamie for the interview. 

You can purchase tickets for The Brookes gigs in Nottingham, Sheffield and the date with The Swiines in Scunthorpe this November via contacting the band: 

Twitter : @TheBrookesUK / https://twitter.com/TheBrookesUK

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheBrookesUK

Email: [email protected]

Webpage: http://thebrookes.wix.com/thebrookesuk / http://thebrookesuk.tumblr.com/

And

Listen to The Brookes 'Taking Over' EP on Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH09eVWKlZOZG13J0YdoveQ and Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebrookesmusic

RIFFED x

The Libertines reformed yesterday evening to play a riotus set for British Summer Time at Hyde Park. 

Ending with Carl and Pete hugging eachother to oblivion until both fell to the floor of the Hyde Park stage, The Libertines played out a triumphant 24 song-long set. Pre-performance Pete paid tribute to "Those who gave their lives for liberty", by saying to the rampant crowd "We remember and honour those who gave their lives for liberty. We thought it was nerve-wracking coming out here tonight but leaving Kings Cross station with a rifle across your back in 1914 must have been really hard." Following this, Carl, Pete, John and Gary played:

1 Vertigo

2 Boys In The Band

3 The Delaney

4 Campaign Of Hate

5 Time For Heroes

6 Horrorshow

7 Begging

8 The Ha Ha Wall

9 Music When The Lights Go Out

10 What Katie Did

11 The Boy Looked At Johnny

12 Can't Stand Me Now

13 Last Post On The Bugle

14 Love On The Dole

15 Arbeit Macht Frei

16 Death On The Stairs

17 Radio America

18 Don't Look Back Into The Sun

19 Tell The King

20 Up The Bracket

21 What A Waster

22 France

23 Albion

24 I Get Along

Despite continous intteruptions from the crowd, such as crushing of spectators and the climbing of sound towers, which caused the band to halt their set on a few occasions after security took to the stage forcing the set to temporarily stop, Pete pleaded to the crowd "We can't carry on if you don't calm down a bit." Calm down the crowd didn't, carry on The Libertines did and emphatically to that matter. Highlights being, 'Boys In The Band', 'Time For Heroes', 'Can't Stand Me Now', 'Up The Bracket', 'What A Waster' and 'I Get Along' which sent the crowd into a frenzy. After an eventful evening in Hyde Park, it's fair to say, The Libertines are back. 

And they're staying. The Libertines have announced two nights at Alexandra Palace for September of this year. 

Purchase tickets via this link: http://www.axs.com/uk/series/831/the-libertines-presale-tickets?cid=ukpresale&skin=aegliveuk%A0

RIFFED x

The Libertines have announced two nights at London's Ally Pally for September of this year. Previously Carl, Pete, John and Gary had revealed that at 8:30pm an announcement would appear on the screens around Hyde Park, this sparked huge speculation, could it be a new album? Could it be a tour? Well, it turned out only to be two nights at London's iconic Ally Pally.

Though the announcement may not have been what we desired, let us remind you the dates for The Libertines forthcoming Ally Pally gigs are for the 27th and 28th of September this year. Providing solid evidence that The Libertines could be hanging around for a little while. 

If you're are planning on purchasing tickets for The Libertines' Ally Pally gigs, the presale begins at 11pm tonight via the link: http://www.axs.com/uk/series/831/the-libertines-presale-tickets?cid=ukpresale&skin=aegliveuk ;

RIFFED x

It's almost been a week since the curtain came down on Glastonbury 2014 and we're beginning to talk of next years festival already. But, who will headline Glastonbury 2015?

Well, the likes of Oasis, Iron Maiden, Ed Sheeran, Jake Bugg, Fleetwood Mac and Biffy Clyro have all been mentioned. But Oasis surely won't reform, will they? Well talk of it was strong on the weekend, as when we brought you the news both Gallagher brothers were down Worthy Farm, we all began to speculate. But when we asked Paul Arthurs (A.K.A Bonehead) in our interview with the founding member of the band, "Is there any chance of Oasis reforming? Ever?" he replied "You're asking the wrong person. I don't know." Therefore, we can only hope for the time being. As well as Oasis, the odds are stacked upon; Iron Maiden, Ed Sheeran, Jake Bugg, Fleetwood Mac and Biffy Clyro, but who really will headline next years festival. But, we shall have to wait and see.

Here's a rough guess at some of next years line-up that we made recently: 

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Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner and solo artist Miles Kane have announced they're writing their very own film, in the style of 'X-Men' .

Turner and Kane, formerly of The Last Shadow Puppets, have stated before each begin working on new material that they will finish writing the film. Kane when asked whether he and Turner will be working together again, was qouted as saying ''It's something we always talk about y'know? But I think we're gonna write this film first anyway before we hit back into that.'' Miles also revealed that the film is set in the 60's and that there is as an '''X-Men' kind of vibe'', although insists that he and Alex will not have major acting roles. But, he states, "we may have a little cameo."

Could Turner and Kane be set for an Oscar?

RIFFED x

Ahead of their British Summer Time reunion gig at Hyde Park this coming Saturday, we discovered 10 facts about The Libertines that you probably didn't know.

1  Pete Doherty got 11 GCSE'S, four A levels and an offer from Oxford University to study English Literature. He's also a published poet. 

2  'Up The Bracket' is a slang term that means a punch in the throat. 

3  While recording ‘Up The Bracket’, The Libertines played over 100 gigs in a year including support slots with Sex Pistols and Morrissey.

4  Pete and Carl took the band's name from the 17th century Marquis De Sade novel ‘The Lusts Of The Libertines’.

5  John Hassall went to school with Johnny Borrell from Razorlight. They attended lessons together at Highgate School.

6  When he finished his A-levels, Pete moved to his grandmother’s flat in London and got a job filling graves in Willesden Cemetery.

7  When he was 16, Pete won a poetry competition and a tour of Russia.

8  Gary Powell used to be a session drummer for reggae artist Eddy Grant.

9  Carl was left partially deaf after having a tumour behind his ear removed back in 2005.

10  Pete gave himself the username ‘heavyhorse’ when talking on The Libertines fans forums as the band started to show tensions between Barat and Doherty.

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Arcade Fire frontman, Win Butler, has suggested that the band could begin work on a new album post British Summer Time at Hyde Park, of which they play tomorrow. 

Arcade Fire headlined Glastonbury on Friday night, and are set to play a surprise DJ set at The Shackwell Arms in London tonight under the name 'DJ Windows 98', which frontman Win Butler prefers to be refferred to whilst on the decks. The DJ set will be followed by British Summer Time at Hyde Park tomorrow, that some purchased tickets for, for a mere £2.50 after a special offer to employees of the agency AXS was somehow open to the world, the tickets purchased by the public during this huge offer will be honoured. But following Hyde Park, Win has suggested the work for follow up to Reflektor will begin, as he was qouted "We're in a position now where we can have an idea and the people around us to make it happen. It starts when you get off the road. If I ever feel bored now, it's the best feeling in the world, because I know that's when the next idea is going to come into my brain and it will start again." 

Exciting news for all Arcade Fire fans out there. We can't wait already!

Purchase tickets for Arcade Fire at British Summer Time, Hyde Park here: http://www.viagogo.co.uk/Festival-Tickets/UK-Festivals/Barclaycard-British-Summer-Time-Tickets/E-661265

RIFFED x

This years Reading Festival has completely sold out as of yesterday. Reading and Leeds announced the news via their Twitter  feed (@OfficialRandL / https://twitter.com/OfficialRandL) yesterday with the tweet:

"Just over 7 weeks to go! All Reading weekend tickets have now SOLD OUT." 

The tweet was greeted with many jubilant ticket holders, although there were the unlucky few who hadn't yet purchased theirs. It appears headliners Arctic Monkeys have really enticed the crowd to Richfield Avenue for this summers Bank Holiday Weekend festival. 

Leeds Festival is yet to sell out and you can purchase tickets for the Branham Park festival here: http://www.leedsfestival.com/

RIFFED x

Following Kasabian's headline performance on the Pyramid at Glastonbury yesterday evening, Tom, Serge and co have announced UK tour dates for later this year. Tickets go on sale at 9:30 am on Friday morning of this week and it's clear many will be rushing to purchase after their headlining set at Glastonbury, which proved Kasabian are possibly one of the greatest live acts there is. 

Venues and Dates: 

November

Wed 19th GLASGOW, The SSE Hydro

Fri 21st LEEDS, First Direct Arena

Sat 22nd BIRMINGHAM, LG Arena

Sun 23rd CARDIFF, Motorpoint Arena

Tue 25th BOURNEMOUTH, Bournemouth International Centre

Wed 26th BRIGHTON, Brighton Centre

Fri 28th NOTTINGHAM, Capital FM Arena

December

Mon 1st LONDON, O2 Brixton Academy (5 Night Stand)

Tue 2nd LONDON, O2 Brixton Academy (5 Night Stand)

Thu 4th LONDON, O2 Brixton Academy (5 Night Stand)

Fri 5th LONDON, O2 Brixton Academy (5 Night Stand)

Sat 6th LONDON, O2 Brixton Academy (5 Night Stand-All Nighter)

Mon 8th DUBLIN, The O2

Tues 9th BELFAST, Odyssey Arena

Thu 11th NEWCASTLE, Metro Radio Arena

Fri 12th MANCHESTER, Phones 4u Arena

Purchase tickets for Kasabian's tour via: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Kasabian-tickets/artist/949556

RIFFED x