Signal 1: Total Access with Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/ Tue, 21 May 2013 11:09:51 +0000 en Copyright 2013 Signal 1 G Media Airwave http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Gabrielle Aplin confirms brand new single! Singer Gabrielle Aplin has confirmed her brand new single 'Home'.

'Home' will be from Gabrielle's latest album 'English Rain' which was released last week and serves as the fourth cut from the album. The single is described by Aplin as bigger than before and how she wanted it to be recorded.

'English Rain' is currently at Number 2 in the UK album charts. Gabrielle Aplin is also set to embark on a 13 day tour of the UK this October/November.

Tour dates,

Oct 29th - Newcastle Upon Tyne Academy

Oct 31st - Manchester

Nov 1st - Edinburgh House

Nov 2nd - Glasgow

Nov 4th - Liverpool Academy

Nov 5th - Birmingham

Nov 6th - Norwich

Nov 8th - Bristol Academy

Nov 9th - Leeds Academy

Nov 10th - Cardiff

Nov 12th - Bournemouth Academy

Nov 14th - London

Nov 16th - Nottingham

 

]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1029/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1029/ Uncategorised Mon, 20 May 2013 16:27:00 +0000 UNION J FANS - What ONE question would you ask your boys? UNION J FANS - What ONE question would you ask your boys?

Since the X Factor Union J have had over 9 million youtube views, snapped up a book deal and they have over 900,000 twitter followers!

Now it's your turn to ask them ONE question!

So... What question would YOU put to the boys?

Email your question with your contact phone number - to: Simon.Morykin@utvgb.co.uk before midnight Wednesday 22nd May.

Make them funny, interesting and exciting! We promise to ask as many questions as possible.

 

]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1016/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1016/ Uncategorised Tue, 14 May 2013 15:24:00 +0000 Nina Nesbitt announces UK headline tour Singer Nina Nesbitt has announced that she will embark on a 11 date headline UK tour this october.

The tour will kick of in Brighton on October 8th and will visit cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle before finishing in Birmingham on October 21st. 

Nina Nesbitt was crowned 'Singer/Songwriter New Artist Of The Year' by iTunes in 2012, which then followed the release of her single 'Stay Out' that peaked at number 21 in the singles charts earlier this year. 

Her debut album is due out this summer and is being produced by Jake Gosling who has previously worked with Ed Sheeran, Paloma Faith and One Direction. 

UK tour dates, 

October 8th - Brighton

October 9th - Oxford Academy 

October 10th - London 

October 11th - Norwich

October 13th - Newcastle Academy

October 15th - Aberdeen 

October 16th - Glasgow

October 17th - Manchester Academy

October 19th - Nottingham

October 20th - Leeds

October 21th - Birmingham
]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1013/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1013/ Uncategorised Mon, 13 May 2013 17:25:00 +0000 MARK OWEN FANS - What ONE question would you ask your heart-throb? MARK OWEN FANS - What ONE question would you ask your heart-throb?

The guy has sold over 400,000 solo records... and some 45 million with Take That!

Mr Owen has agreed to be grilled by YOU the Total Access listeners!

So.... What one question would YOU ask Mark Owen?

Email your question - with your contact phone number - to: Simon.Morykin@utvgb.co.uk before midday Tuesday 14th May.

We promise to ask as many of your questions as possible... Make them good!

]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1002/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1002/ Uncategorised Thu, 09 May 2013 19:18:00 +0000 Beyonce confirms new song 'Rise Up' Beyoncé has confirmed that she has plans to release a new song later this month.

The new song 'Rise Up' was recorded for an upcoming animation 'Epic' which she will star in. 'Rise Up' was written by Beyoncé and Sia and produced by Chase N Cashe and Hit-Boy.

Beyoncé will voice the character of Queen Tara in the movie who is a leader of a magical world. 'Epic' is to be released in cinemas from May 24th.

'Rise Up' is to follow Beyoncé's recent single releases such as 'Grown Woman' and Standing on the Sun' which are also expected to be on the stars forthcoming studio album.

 

]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1001/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/1001/ Uncategorised Thu, 09 May 2013 15:56:00 +0000 Taylor Swift announces Ed Sheeran duet Seven-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift has teamed up with Ed Sheeran for her latest single.

'Everything Has Changed' is to be the next single released from her latest studio album 'Red' on July 1st. Currently on her own tour Taylor Swift is joined by Ed Sheeran performing 66 shows covering 47 Cities around the US.

Taylor Swift has broken 6 World Records and her most recent being with 'RED' which is 'Spending 6 or more weeks in the US with 3 consecutive studio albums'!

The video for 'Everything Has Changed' is also to be premiered soon.

 

 

]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/994/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/994/ Uncategorised Tue, 07 May 2013 17:10:00 +0000 Justin Timberlake announces 'The 20/20 Experience' Part 2 Singer Justin Timberlake has announced that he will release a follow up of 'The 20/20 Experience' this year!

'The 20/20 Experience' part 2 is to be released on September 30th, in hopes of following the success of the first album which was number 1 in both the UK and US. Part 2 of the album is to feature both old and new songs.

Timberlake topped UK charts in February with 'Mirrors', following the success of Jay-Z collaboration 'Suit and Tie' which peaked at number 3 in the UK singles chart.

Justin Timberlake is set to perform at this years Wireless Festival in Hyde park and also embark on a US stadium tour with Jay-Z. Timberlake himself is also going on his own solo world tour with details being announced later this month.

]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/989/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/989/ Uncategorised Mon, 06 May 2013 17:44:21 +0000 Robbie Williams and Dizzee Rascal duet for new single Robbie Williams is set to duet with Dizzee Rascal on new single.
 
The brand new single 'Goin' Crazy' will feature Robbie Williams and is the lead single from the rappers upcoming studio album 'The Fifth'.

Both Dizzee and Robbie have filmed a video for the track with a theme from band The Who's album 'Quadrophenia'. The video is to include several lookalikes including John Lennon, Grace Jones and Elvis Presley. 

'Goin Crazy' is to be played across several radio stations from May 10th, whilst the official release is on June 17th.
 
Robbie Williams is also working on his own album which is a follow up to 'Swing When You're Winning' and a duet with Michael Buble.
]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/986/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/986/ Uncategorised Thu, 02 May 2013 16:59:00 +0000 THE 1975 announce debut album and UK Tour! Manchesters art-pop quartet The 1975 are set to travel the UK in September for a 14 day tour and release their debut album in May!

The 1975 have had a memorable whirlwind start to the year with a headline sold-put tour in May, supporting 'Two Door Cinema Club' on their european tour and secured a Top 20 hit with 'Chocolate'.

The band are set to release their Self titled debut album on September 9th via Dirty Hit/Polydor records while new single 'The City' is to be released on May 20th following the success of 'Chocolate'.

The 1975 have also released three EP's so far 'Music For Cars', 'Facedown' and 'Sex'.

Following two sold out September shows in London and Manchester the band have extended their dates to a full nationwide tour.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 3rd May from 9am, but pre-sale is available on Thursday 2nd May by pre-ordering the album via the bands webiste.

September tour dates,

Sun 15th - Newcastle

Mon 16th - Birmingham

Tues 17th - Glasgow

Wed 18th - Nottingham

Fri 20th - London (SOLD OUT)

Sat 21st - Manchester (SOLD OUT)

Sun 22nd - Stoke

Mon 23rd - Leeds

Tues 24th - Oxford

Wed 25th - Norwich

Thurs 26th - Bristol

Sat 28th - Brighton

Mon 30th - Dublin

Tues 1st - Belfast

JANUARY

Wed 8th - Manchester

Sat 11th - London

]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/977/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/977/ Uncategorised Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:20:00 +0000 BASTILLE announces second UK tour The band Bastille have announced a UK tour for October and November this year.

Bastille have already topped the charts in March with album 'Bad Blood' and single 'Pompeii'. 'Bad Blood Returns' will be the second tour for the band following a sold out tour already this year.

The tour will follow a numerous of UK summer shows and tickets go on sale Friday May 3rd. Bastille are also set to support 'Muse' on their upcoming stadium tour in May and June.
Kicking of the 15 day tour in Bristol on October 7th Bastille are set to visit Manchester, Leeds and Cardiff before finishing at Southend on November 4th.

Bad Blood Returns tour dates,

October 7 - Bristol
October 8 - Yeovil
October 9 - Portsmouth
October 10 - Norwich
October 12 - Cambridge
October 13 - Cardiff
October 15 - London
October 17 - Leicester
October 2 - Leeds
October 22 - Manchester
October 23 - Sheffield
November 1 - Newcastle Upon Tyne
November 2 - Nottingham
November 3 - Birmingham
November 4 - Southend
]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/973/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/973/ Uncategorised Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:56:24 +0000 THE 1975 premiere 'The City' music video THE 1975 have premiered their new music video for single 'The City'.

'The City' will follow recent Top 20 hit 'Chocolate' and is part of their upcoming album 'IV' which is available for download on May 20th. The video sees the band performing in black and white, with scenes of two men trying to fight with each other and a woman smoking.

The 1975 are set to perform at several festivals this summer and will support 'The Rolling Stones' in Hyde Park on July 13th.
]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/969/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/969/ Uncategorised Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:55:00 +0000 Will.I.Am talks going back to school & how to make a BILLION on Total Access! One of the world's biggest music stars chats to Simon on Total Access tomorrow night from 8...

WILL.I.AM!

Hear Will.I.Am explain why he wants to return to SCHOOL! Imagine Will chillin' at the back of the class... chucking his rubber at the teacher...

Advice from the creative superstar on how to make your dreams come true... how he feels you can make a billion AND what 'dopeness' Will.I.Am would have added to PJ & Duncan's "Let's Get Ready To Rumble"!

It's Will.I.Am.... on Total Access - Wednesday & Thursday night from 8pm!
]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/962/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/962/ Uncategorised Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:46:00 +0000 KODALINE premiere brand new single Total Access stars KODALINE premiere new single 'Love Like This'

'Love Like This' is the third single to be released from the bands upcoming debut album 'In A Perfect World'. Kodaline are set to release the single on June 2nd following debut release 'All I Want' and Top 20 single 'High Hopes'.

The band have already completed two headline UK tours and are to perform sets at numerous UK festivals this year. Their studio album 'All I Want' is be released in the UK on June 10th.
]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/961/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/961/ Uncategorised Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:42:53 +0000 BLUE are back! Boy band BLUE are back to do a UK headline tour this October!

The boys with travel the UK in October for a seven day tour in support of their new album 'Roulette'.

Blue will start their shows in Norwich on October 14th and will end the string of shows in London on October 22nd. The band also released their new single 'Hurt Lovers' yesterday which is the first single to be released from the 'Roulette' album.

'Roulette' is available in the UK from April 28th and tickets for their UK tour go in sale at 9am on April 26th.

UK tour dates, 

October 14 - Norwich
October 15 - Manchester Academy
October 17 - Newcastle Academy
October 18 - Leeds Academy
October 19 - Glasgow Academy
October 21 - Birmingham Institute
October 22 - London Apollo
]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/958/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/958/ Uncategorised Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:44:32 +0000 Will.i.am joins Ke$ha on new single Singer Ke$ha joins Will.i.am for a remix of her most recent single 'Crazy Kids'.

'Crazy Kids' is the third single to be released from her latest album 'Warrior' following 'C'Mon' and 'Die Young'. Will.i.am provided the rap for the remix track.

Ke$ha is also working on an album with The Flaming Lips titled 'Lip$ha'.
]]> Simon Morykin http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/953/ http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/blogs/total-access-with-simon-morykin-618432/entry/953/ Uncategorised Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:37:12 +0000