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REVIEW: Carl Barat @ Leadmill, Sheffield, April 8th 2011

by Lucy Howell 9. April 2011 18:23
Leadmill hosts Carl Barats last gig of his 8 date tour around the country,where he pulls out all the stops. The band line-up is a family affair with younger brother Ollie on guitar and Carl's partner and recent mother to his first-born, Edie Langley, on violin. As usual, Barat swaggers on stage... [More]

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REVIEW: Carl Barat, The Heartbreaks and Swimming @ Leeds, Cockpit 22 October 2010

by Lucy Howell 23. October 2010 17:53
With people turning up well before doors even opened and crazed fans trying to get in around the back, it was obvious tonight was going to be a great show.  The lights are dimmed and the music turned down, then The Cockpit crowd welcome quirky quintet Swimming on stage. At first glance, it lo... [More]

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INTERVIEW: The Heartbreaks @ The Cockpit, Leeds

by Lucy Howell 21. October 2010 20:39
Before their set at The Cockpit, Leeds, I got the chance to talk to four upcoming, talented musicians that go by the name of The Heartbreaks. The band, originally from the seaside town of Morecambe, are currently touring with Carl Barat and will also play at NME Weekender thi... [More]

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The Heartbreaks To Support Carl Barat On Tour. Kicks Off Today!

by Lucy Howell 15. October 2010 11:55
“Elegantly British seven-inch pop a machete-cut ahead of the pack and they’ve got the tunes in spades” NME“Achingly beautiful” Independent“Matthew sings like an expelled angel. The one kicked out into the wilderness, unloved but full of emotion” Steve Lama... [More]

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Carl Barat New Single + UK Tour Dates in October

by Gig Junkie 15. September 2010 10:58
'Run With The Boys' is the debut solo single from Carl Barât and is released on 4th  October 2010 on his own label Arcady Records.  The track is taken from his forthcoming self-titled album 'Carl Barat' and is a jaunty romp of a tune just meant for the last days of summer. &nb... [More]

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The Libertines Fans May Expect New Songs From The Band In The Near Future, Says Carl Barat

by Gig Junkie 7. September 2010 16:34
Carl Barat says The Libertines may record new songs. Following the group’s reunion shows at the Reading and Leeds festival at the end of August, co-frontman Carl hopes they can continue in some form, although he has ruled out a full tour. The ‘Time For Heroes’ singer said: "We ... [More]

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Carl Barat Releases His First Book + Solo Tour Dates

by Gig Junkie 13. August 2010 09:21
Carl Barat has announced the details of his debut solo album.The Libertines co-frontman - who is to play the band's first full gig in six years later in the month - will release both his self-titled LP and debut solo single 'Run With The Boys' are to be released on October 4.A spokesperson for the... [More]

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The Libertines Announce Leeds / Reading Warm-Up Show Details

by Gig Junkie 10. August 2010 09:26
The news we've all been waiting for has finally arrived: 'WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE LIBERTINES WILL PLAY A READING & LEEDS FESTIVAL WARM UP SHOW AT THE HMV FORUM, LONDON ON WEDNESDAY 25th AUGUST. TO REGISTER FOR THE CHANCE TO BE ABLE TO PURCHASE UP TO 2 TICKETS PLEASE VISIT www.t... [More]

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Carl Barat To Be A Father

by Gig Junkie 6. August 2010 14:10
The Libertines frontman Carl Barât and girlfriend Edie Langley are expecting their first child, believed to be a boy. The due date is not yet clear. A friend of Edie posted on her Facebook page: "Over the moon for Edie Langley !!! havin a little boy! love you! xxx (sic)" Carl and the Langl... [More]

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The Libertines To Reveal New Image

by Gig Junkie 2. August 2010 16:05
The Libertines will unveil a new image at their Reading and Leeds Festival gigs later this month.The British rockers - who split in 2004 shortly after firing troubled co-frontman Pete Doherty over his drug use – have promised a “new dynamic” for the band's high-profile reunion pe... [More]

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