Wilco

 There is no question about it I am definitely going through a phase at the moment. I'm constantly flicking absentmindedly between artists Ryan Adams,  Bon Iver, Joe Purdy, Alexi Murdoch and this band...Wilco. It seems I can't get enough of the chilled, soft and quiet rhythmic tunes, intimate lyrics and, deep, raw emotive vocals. 

Wilco is an alternative rock band based in Chicago, US. They have been around for quite some time and have been deemed by Rolling Stone as "one of America's most consistently interesting bands" and "America's foremost rock impressionists."

Wilco formed after the country band 'Uncle Tupelo' split up. Since their formation in 1994, Wilco have released eight albums; 'A.M.,' 'Being There,' 'Summerteeth,' 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,' 'A Ghost Is Born,' 'Sky Blue Sky,' 'Wilco (the Album)' and,  their most recent 'The Whole Love.'

Unsurprisingly, with their long history of performing you can expect a good show. With practice comes perfection, something this band demonstrates to the T. Lead singer Jeff Tweedy looks every bit in his element when on stage, and combine this with the instrumental talent and vocal ability of the entire band you can be promised a great show. If you do want tickets to see them live however, I urge you to do so quick as they will sell out.

Tour dates: 
21st July. Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
23rd July. Prospect Park - Brooklyn, NY
24th July. Prospect Park - Brooklyn, NY
25th July. Terminal 5 - NYC
28th July. Brewery Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY
3rd August. Highland Bowl - Rochester, NY
12th  August. Wilderness Festival - Cornbury Park, UK

For more information regarding tickets and/or their N.American/  Europe tour check out: http://wilcoworld.net/#!/shows/

Coldplay

You either love them or hate them. I absolutely love this band.

Coldplay, an alternative rock band from London, are one of my all time favorite bands. They have achieved great success since they first formed together back in 1996. To date they have won 6 Brit Awards, 4 MTV awards, and 7 Grammy Awards. This band is one of the world's best selling music artists, with over 55 million records sold worldwide. 

Coldplay have released a number of albums including: 'Parachutes,' 'A Rush of Blood to the Head,' 'X&Y' and 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends.' Coldplay's recently released fifth album "Mylo Xyloto" has proven to be a great success, with it being the best selling rock album in the UK, and featuring the best selling rock single "Paradise." 

Although I have never seen Coldplay live I have been fortunate enough to get tickets to one of their London shows this summer. I would certainly urge you to see them if you have the chance. Although many people complain that Coldplay try to be the next U2 I would have to disagree. Coldplay writes amazing philosophical material and perform with so much energy and attack that their live performances are truly brilliant. Although Chris Martin has been labeled in the past as too geeky and controlling, their is no question he has tremendous ability to captivate the entire audience and have them all begging to hear more.

Tour dates  
May 29th. Ricoh Arena - Coventry, UK
June 1st. Emirates Stadium - London, UK
June 2nd. Emirates Stadium - London, UK
June 4th. Emirates Stadium - London, UK
June 7th.  Stadium of Light - Sunderland,  UK
June 9th. Etihad Stadium - Manchester, UK
June 10th.  Etihad Stadium - Manchester, UK
Aug 3rd. IZOD Center - East Rotherford, NJ
Aug 4th. IZOD Center - East Rotherford, NJ


For more information regrading the rest of their European and N.Americanhttp://www.tourtracker.com/artist/coldplay/1402140 tour and tickets check out:

Bombay Bicycle Club

This is a great band.

A popular alternative rock band from the UK, Bombay Bicycle Club are someone you should definitely check out.

Since winning Channel 4's "Road to V" competition in 2006, Bombay Bicycle Club has continued to find success and achieve great things. To date, they have three albums "I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose" (2009), "Flaws" (2010) and the recently released third album "A Different Kind Of Fix."

Some songs to check out by this band are "Ivy & Gold," "Sixteen" and "Dust on the Ground." This is definitely a gig not to miss! For a complete review of their gig check out  Bombay Bicycle Club

Tour dates:
Sun 15th  April. Cambridge Corn Exchange - Cambridge, UK
Mon 16th April. Brighton Centre - Brighton, UK
Tue 17th April. Civic Hall - Wolverhampton, UK
Thu 19th April. York Barbican - York, UK
Fri 20th April. Corn Exchange - Edinburgh
Sat 21st April. Liverpool University Guild of Students - Liverpool, UK
Mon 23rd April. Plymouth Pavilions - Plymouth, UK
Tues 24th April. Portsmouth Guildhall - Portsmouth, UK
Wed 25th April. De Montfort Hall - Leicester, UK
Fri 27th April. Empress Ballroom - Blackpool, UK
Sat 28th April. Alexandra Palace - London, UK


For information regarding tickets check out: Bombay Bicycle Club tickets