Metronomy, Ben Howard And Jungle All Set To Play Parklife Festival

Parklife have announced their biggest line up to date for this year's festival at Heaton Park in Manchester.

The line up, which is usually predominantly made up of DJs, has more than a sprinkling of alternative musicians this year to make up an impressive looking weekend. Joining the likes of Ben Howard, Metronomy and Jungle will be; Disclosure, George Ezra, Mark Ronson, Fatboy Slim, Caribou and Mac Demarco.

There's also a return to the stage for Everything Everything and an appearance from The Brits Critic Choice winner, James Bay on the weekend of June 6th & 7th. Tickets go on sale here from 9am, Friday 13th.

George Ezra to headline Sony Music UK BRITS Week gig

George Ezra is set to headline a Sony Music UK BRITS Week gig at Brixton's Electric venue with special guests Nothing But Thieves, Josef Salvat and Seafret in support.

he Sony Music UK event is the first of a string of label gigs showcasing the finest British talent cross BRITS week 2015.. Tickets on sale 9.00am Wednesday 28th January from www.axs.com

George Ezra to re-release "Cassy O"

Following a successful night getting tipped four times at the BRIT Awards nomination ceremony, George Ezra has announced details of a new(ish) single, "Cassy O", the day after he returned to the #1 spot on the UK's Album Charts.

The re-released track will be out March 23rd.

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Alt-J, Royal Blood, Chvrches and George Ezra all up for Brit Awards

George Ezrra heads up the nominations for the Brit Awards 2015 with FOUR, in the categories for Best Breakthrough, Best British Male, Best British Album for "Wanted on Voyage" and Best British Single for "Budapest". - I can see him winning best album simply based on how he was #1 on multiple occasions throughout the year.

Royal Blood are up for three awards - Best British Group, Best Breakthrough Act and Best British Album for their self-titled début. While Chvrches are up for British breakthrough act, and Alt-J have been nominated for Best British Group and Best British Album.

George Ezra announces 2015 UK tour

After securing a surprising #1 album 12 weeks after it was initially released, it's safe to say that you should never write off George Ezra, and now he's announced some pretty big dates for February 2015, including a headline show at the massive Brixton Academy, full details below.

George Ezra's 2015 February Dates
17 Bristol, Colston Hall
18 Birmingham, O2 Academy
20 London, O2 Academy Brixton
21 Manchester, O2 Apollo
22 Glasgow, O2 Academy

An exclusive pre-sale, taking place at 9am, Wednesday 22nd October for fans who sign-up to his mailing list!

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George Erza reaches #1 in UK Album Charts

Yes, not Jamie T who released his latest effort last week, but George Ezra's début album, the very same that was released over 14 weeks ago. Comes to me as a bit of a shock, but at least it's not Ed Sheeran or Sam Smith once again!

George Ezra live UK Dates:
October
14 Belfast, The Limelight
16 Leeds, Metropolitan University
17 Newcastle, University
18 Glasgow, Queen Margaret Union
20 Manchester, Ritz
21 Bristol, O2 Academy
22 Portsmouth, Pyramids Centre
24 London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
25 Birmingham, Institute
27 Portsmouth, Pyramids
30 Cardiff, Great Hall (Rescheduled from 26th)

George Ezra reschedules Cardiff show

Don't worry, he's not off to Budapest, George is about to embark on his biggest UK tour to date, but the Cardiff’s Great Hall show on 26th October is going to have to be postponed and rescheduled. This is due to forces beyond his control, he’s had to reschedule the performance for the 30th of October instead.

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George Ezra covers Cyndi Lauper's 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'

New boy on the block George Ezra has taken us back to the 80s with his Radio 1 Live Lounge cover of Cyndi Lauper's 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'.

It's a brooding, funk drenched spin on one of 80s musics most recognisable songs. You can listen to Ezra's version below!

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Watch George Ezra, Kasabian and St. Vincent play on Jools Holland

Jools Holland's "Later with..." show has become one of the best places on television in the UK to watch up and coming artists, band returning to the scene and good oldies perform! This week was no exception as Kasabian, George Ezra and St. Vincent all performed.

Videos are just below.

Kasabian - Eez-Eh




George Ezra - Budapest




St. Vincent - Digital Witness

George Ezra to headline The Square in Harlow - TONIGHT

Yes that's right, George Ezra who last night was Jools Holland, is playing a last minute headline gig at Harlow's famous venue The Square.

Tickets are ONLY £6 - [BUY] here.

Support comes from local pop punk heroes Loser Token, and new indie kids on the block the Only Braves. This is his pre-tour warm up show at his home venue (he's from Harlow, just lives in Bristol).

George Ezra announces début album "Wanted on Voyage"

George Ezra has announced his début album, the Bristol singer's first album comes out 30th June via Columbia. It includes previous singles "Cassy O", "Did You Hear the Rain?" and "Budapest", which is coming out as a single ahead of the album's release.

Check out "Budapest" below.

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George Ezra covers "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"

George Ezra and his wonderful voice has covered "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" - You can listen to the delightfully upbeat cover just below.

Enjoy.

 
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Sounds of 2014 - #11 - George Ezra

George Ezra is a reminder to how looks can be deceiving. You would never link the fresh-faced, blonde 19 year old Bristolian with such a dark, tonal and wise voice. This mystery alone does not draw away from how natural and remarkable his sound is. Drawing influences from heroes Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie, his raw and charged melodies show no signs of artifice as they barely sound different to any conversation he would undertake. The simplistic tremors from percussion and delicate finger-plucking proves the perfect accessory to his fragile but powerful vocals. Authenticity is not shy while lung-bursting passion is evident to all.

George Ezra has been picked by the BBC as an Introducing Tip for 2013 – this a self-fulfilling prophecy in itself though the gaining of airtime on national radio stations (a favourite of Radio One, 6 Music and XFM). With this great exposure, Ezra is soon to make a big impact on the UK.

Currently writing and recording his début album; the best way to check him out is through his growing batch of songs on Youtube (even though most are live sessions) or at his intense live shows!

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George Ezra unveils "Did You Hear the Rain?" video

After a great year playing Glastonbury and doing his own tour George is certainly in the running to be a big hit for 2014 - but hold on.

Yesterday he unveiled the video for his track "Did You Hear the Rain?", which you can watch below. Be assured, he will get an awful lot bigger next year!

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Introducing... George Ezra

George Ezra is a reminder to how looks can be deceiving. You would never link the fresh-faced, blonde 19 year old Bristolian with such a dark, tonal and wise voice. This mystery alone does not draw away from how natural and remarkable his sound is. Drawing influences from heroes Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie, his raw and charged melodies show no signs of artifice as they barely sound different to any conversation he would undertake. The simplistic tremors from percussion and delicate finger-plucking proves the perfect accessory to his fragile but powerful vocals. Authenticity is not shy while lung-bursting passion is evident to all.

George Ezra has been picked by the BBC as an Introducing Tip for 2013 – this a self-fulfilling prophecy in itself though the gaining of airtime on national radio stations (a favourite of Radio One, 6 Music and XFM). With this great exposure, Ezra is soon to make a big impact on the UK.
Currently writing and recording his debut album; the best way to check him out is through his growing batch of songs on Youtube (even though most are live sessions) or at his intense live shows (see Live at Leeds 2013 gig review for a short preview).

For fans of // The Staves, Johnny Flynn and Willy Mason

Written by - Richard Maver

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