• Sony Music obviously thought that Cher Lloyd’s latest single ‘Want U Back’ needed a little extra push along at radio, so they’ve reserviced the track to Aussie media this week. There’s still no word, however, on a local release for her album ‘Sticks And Stones’.
• Also doing the media rounds this week are the new Adam Lambert single ‘Never Close Our Eyes’ (which is The Music Network’s coveted single of the week), Foster The People’s ‘Don’t Stop (Colour On The Walls)’, remixes of Ricki-Lee’s single ‘Do It Like That’ and the aforementioned new Cheryl Cole single ‘Call My Name’. For a more comprehensive list of the tracks out at local media this week, ‘Like’ our FACEBOOK PAGE, where the list was posted earlier today.
• Sydney outfit Tonight Alive are celebrating this week after being honoured with two nominations in the UK’s prestigious The Kerrang! Awards for 2012. The group, whose album ‘What Are You So Scared Of’ premiered in the top 20 on the ARIA charts last year, has been nominated in the categories of Best International Newcomer and Hottest Female for lead vocalist Jenna McDougall.
• It feels a little bit strange to be speaking about the Pyramid Rock New Years Eve festival on Victoria’s Phillip Island so early in the year, but organisers have revealed that their Mega Early Bird tickets are on sale for this year’s event now. The pre-sale with discounted early bird tickets continues through until the end of the month, with a more expensive Early Bird ticket deal beginning in June.
• Perth based rock outfit Sugar Army will hit the road early next month for three special shows in support of their new single ‘Hooks For Hands’. The track is the first from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Summertime Heavy’ and fans can get a sneak peek at the new material when the band takes to the stage at the Perth Concert Hall outdoor stage on June 03, Sydney’s FBI Social on June 29 and Melbourne’s The Tote on June 30.
• And speaking of Perth outfits, local lads Gyroscope were to take to the stage shortly for a benefit show to raise funds for local Dana Vulin, who fell victim to a shocking attack in her home two months ago. Sadly, tragedy has befallen band member Zoran Trivic, who suffered two badly broken legs after being hit by a car while riding his motorbike last Monday. The band has therefore postponed the benefit show to Saturday September 22 at the Rosemount Hotel to give Zoran time to recuperate. Click HERE for more details on how you can show Dana your support in the meantime.
• Up and coming pop songstress Rita Ora has debuted at No.1 on the British singles chart this week with her UK single ‘R.I.P.’, featuring guest vocals from Tinie Tempah. Far East Movement and Justin Bieber are in at No.7 with their single ‘Live My Life’, while Rihanna soars into the countdown with ‘Where Have You Been’ at No.8.
• Keane’s new album ‘Strangeland’ has premiered atop the UK albums chart, holding off a fast-charging Emeli Sande and her ‘Our Version Of Events’. Richard Hawley’s ‘Standing At The Sky’s Edge’ debuts in the No.3 position, while Cribs’ album ‘In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull’ premieres at No.9. Last week’s No.1 from Marina & The Diamonds slides down to No.13, but the news is much worse for Norah Jones and her new album ‘Little Broken Hearts’, which slumps from No.4 to No.26 in just its second week.
• And don’t forget that for a comprehensive look at the ARIA top 100 charts here at home, catch our ‘Chart Watch’ segment, live on the site each Sunday morning from 9am AEST.
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