Posts Tagged ‘the libertines’

Carl Barat has moved to put an end to speculation surrounding The Libertines‘ immediate future today, confirming that the band have no plans to follow up their successful 2010 reunion shows with any dates this year.

The Libertines could be ready to return to the live scene following their successful reunion last year, as reports of a new deal with investment firm Power Amp emerge today.

Pete Doherty has announced details of a large UK & Ireland tour which is due to kick off this May.

Melvin Benn, organiser of the Reading/Leeds festival, has revealed his three acts due to headline this summer will appear exclusively at the event in August.

Known for masterminding independent labels Creation Records and Poptones, Alan McGee’s name has perhaps secured greater household prominence above the controversy of his various credentials.

The households of which we speak are far removed from the nuclear or even reconstituted archetypes – but rather that of the bohemians, the alternatives, the students and the unemployed. And the controversy he has been attached to is that raised by rowdy seniors Oasis, and their beneficiaries the Libertines. So what has this pioneer got to say about the state of our  music industry, current and past? We tried to find out for you:

Pete Doherty has revealed his recent reconciliation with Libertines bandmate Carl Barat could lead to the pair working together on his new Babyshambles album.

Carl Barat has hinted at a prolonged Libertines reunion, following the band’s successful return at the Reading/Leeds festivals last August.

Back in the day, The Rolling Stones set the standard for rock n roll excess, and now the man who once led the charge, Keith Richards, has been handing out advice to a more recent rock hell-raiser.

Coventry’s rising stars Pint Shot Riot recently released their new single ‘Hazy Days‘ through Life In The Big City Recordings, the latest taster from their hotly-anticipated debut album which is due in early 2011.

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