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Adele Returns live on Ellen on Friday, December 3rd.

Adele Returns With Second Album “21″ In 2011. Grammy Award winner Adele is back with her sophomore album, “21.” The follow-up to the acclaimed “19,” “21” marks London native’s return to the music scene after nearly three years. Like “19,” “21” is named after Adele’s age at the time the songs were written. The now 22-year-old is getting ready to release her next set on Tuesday, February 22nd. The album will be led by first single “Rolling in the Deep.” The album features production from Ryan Tedder (Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson), Rick Rubin (Weezer, Shakira), Paul Epworth (Florence and the Machine, Plan B), Dan Wilson (Dixie Chicks), and Fraser T. Smith (Taio Cruz). She also re-teamed with producers Jim Abbiss and Francis “Eg” White, who co-wrote her hit “Chasing Pavements.” “I discovered lots of artists I’d never heard of, particularly Wanda Jackson, Allison Krauss, Yvonne Fair, Andrew Bird, Neko Case, Lady Antebellum and Steel Drivers who I fell in love with,” said Adele about some of the artists who influenced her sound on “21.” “Then I delved in to more from artists I’ve loved forever – Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Elbow, Mos Def, Alanis Morissette, Tom Waits and Sinead O’Connor,” she said. “There’s something in every single one of these artists that have really really inspired ’21.’” First single “Rolling in the Deep” hits radio this month, while the video, directed by Sam Brown (Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Doves), will premiere in December. Adele will perform “Rolling in the Deep” live on Ellen on Friday, December 3rd.

The Magic Numbers new album and tour dates

The Magic Numbers new album and tour dates. The Magic Numbers have announced details of the release of a new album and UK tour in June. The album, titled The Runaway, will be released through Heavenly Recordings on Monday June 7th 2010. The 12-track album was produced by Romeo Stodart and Valgeir Sigurdsson (Bjork, Bonnie Prince Billy, Múm) and mixed by Ben Hillier (Doves, Elbow, Blur). It is their third album following The Magic Numbers (June 2005) & Those The Brokes (November 2007). It also features string arrangements by Robert Kirby, renowned for his work with the likes of Nick Drake, Sandy Denny and Elvis Costello. The album was the last Robert worked on before he sadly passed away in October 2009.

The full track-listing of the album is as follows:

1. The Pulse
2. Hurt So Good
3. Why Did You Call?
4. Once I Had
5. A Start With No Ending
6. Throwing My Heart Away
7. Restless River
8. Only Seventeen
9. Sound Of Something
10. The Song That No One Knows
11. Dreams Of A Revelation
12. I’m Sorry

A limited-edition of the album will also be available featuring a 4-track live EP recorded at Wiltons Music Hall in London.

The album can be pre-ordered from HMV for a reduced price via the following link:

The group have also announced details of an extensive UK tour in June.

The full list of dates are as follows:

JUNE
3rd Leeds Irish Centre
4th Newcastle University
5th Glasgow ABC
7th Manchester Academy
8th Liverpool Academy
9th Sheffield Leadmill
11th Bristol Anson Rooms
12th Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
13th Cambridge Junction
15th Brighton Komedia
16th Norwich Waterfront
17th London Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

Mr Hudson and Crowded House added to IOW

Mr. Hudson at The Isle of Wight Festival

Mr Hudson and Crowded House added to IOW. The summer’s hottest festival just raised the temperature as yet more acts have been announced to play the main stage at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. R&B star Mr Hudson and new wave Oregon band Hockey perform on Friday 11th of June, while Crowded House will bring the weather with them on Saturday 12th of June. Today’s newly announced acts join an amazing line up including Jay-Z, The Strokes, Blondie, Pink, Calvin Harris, Doves, Vampire Weekend, Spandau Ballet, Paloma Faith, Orbital and Friendly Fires. Riding high since signing to Kanye West’s label, Mr Hudson has gained fans, awards and praise alike including winning the ‘Best breakthrough Act’ at the Q Awards. The Birmingham born singer promises to be an unmissable act.Guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of festival goers Crowded House join the Isle of Wight Festival line up after reuniting in 2006. With a new album due for release in 2010, Crowded House promise to wow the crowd with new material and songs from their extensive back catalogue of hits .Hotly tipped by Radio One’s Zane Lowe, Hockey has been widely proclaimed as the next big thing. Following the release of debut album ‘Mind Chaos’ the band have performed to huge critical acclaim. The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 11th – 13th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight Keep up to date with the The Isle of Wight Festival .