royal blood

[FloorFiller]

Even hyped musicians have never heard of them, so underground

http://www.nme.com/news/flying-lotus/7454

I mean this guy had his own Radio Station on GTA V so you know he's clued up with his music, they must really be far underground if he's never heard of them

as if Flying Lotus wasn't a cool enough guy as it is. i bet he didn't even attempt to find out what they sounded like, either. not even a quick Youtube search

[dentalplan]

Trent Reznor didn't know who Biffy were.

[Winslow Leach]

To be fair, they've already lasted longer in the collective memory than FKA Twigs.

Ha, that hype didn't so much die out as just vanish without a trace.

[JonSnuh]

Royal blood are on soccer AM now. Is joe public a fan of that show?

[zero000]

FYI: I think they're announcing a tour tomorrow morning. The Institute in Birmingham just posted this on facebook:

"We have a BIG show announcement coming tomorrow morning from one of the hottest acts in the UK right now!

Be here from 8am.. "

[kalifire]

Reading threads like this make me very glad I make sure I have no idea what's popular and what isn't. I couldn't give a toss what Radio 1 does and doesn't play, or what songs are being used to soundtrack what shows. If what I like happens to overlap with either, that's fine by me. Having few clues about what Joe Public enjoys hinders my ability to find new music sometimes, but does allow me to enjoy music on its own merits.

I enjoyed 'Royal Blood', and wish I'd seen them in June. Ultimately the album is ten short songs that all sound quite similar, but it's a great debut and there was never a point I thought about skipping a track.

Edited August 31, 2014 by kalifire

[dentalplan]

there was never a point I thought about skipping a track.

You probably didn't notice the track change.

[rawrsomesauce]

Trent Reznor didn't know who Biffy were.

I smell bullshit considering Biffy once supported NIN on invitation from Trent...

[LondonTom]

You probably didn't notice the track change.

I'm out of upvotes!

I smell bullshit considering Biffy once supported NIN on invitation from Trent...

Kind of, he did say it but to me it was an insult like who the fuck they think they are getting in the way of NIN...

http://www.stereogum.com/1448112/trent-reznor-says-biffy-clyro-fucked-nins-reading-set/franchises/wheres-the-beef/

[Anderson19]

Tour is going to sell out in minutes

[pie_and_a_pint]

Tour is going to sell out in minutes

Yep - I'll be trying (and probably failing) to get a ticket for Oxford O2 when they go on sale at 9am on Friday. Expect I'll be back at my desk empty handed and disappointed by 9.02...

[Dom Wall]

Smaller venues than I thought they'd play; very much trying for Newcastle tickets though!

[mungo57]

Same will be after London tix. Haven't been to a fest this year so this will be my chance to see them. If I get tickets I will be seeing 2 quite similar bands at the same venue in just over 2 weeks! (DFA1979 and RB)

[Lubic]

Not listened to the album yet, but enjoyed them at Glasto, even if it was a bit samey.

Wasn't sure whether I wanted to see them again so soon, but they're not playing Leeds anyway which makes the decision easier. Imagine they'll be on the Other next year in a similar position to Haim.

[CHRLY]

Fucking hell they're only playing Ritz in manchester !

Considering Catfish and the Bottlemen have sold out that without even having an album out these are gunna go very quickly.

(Are catfish and the Bottlemen on a hype atm? My mate likes them but they've sold out nearly a whole tour of decent sized venues without an album out. I'd never heard of them but I listened and they're pretty dull imo. Was just wondering if anyone had any idea.)

[dentalplan]

Yep Catfish seem to be.

I think the venues are a good choice. Won't instantly capitalise on all the demand but I imagine it'll stir up demand for more dates in the new year and festival slots. Plus these are still bigger than all the other venues they've headlined.

[Dom Wall]

Can imagine an Academy tour early next year with these dates; maybe Jan/Feb time?

[CHRLY]

Yep Catfish seem to be.

I think the venues are a good choice. Won't instantly capitalise on all the demand but I imagine it'll stir up demand for more dates in the new year and festival slots. Plus these are still bigger than all the other venues they've headlined.

Yep if I was a fan of be very happy, I was certain that they'd play manchester academy though.

[Anderson19]

Finally got a presale email through mailing list, I imagine even these will be hard to get.

[GuitarManDan15]

anyone got the presale link, didn't get one and didnt realise the london date isnt 02 priority

[TheBoz]

Got 2 Birmingham tickets. It was as easy as pre-sales can be tbh

[Ipayne]

Yeah could I also have the presale link aswell please, assuming it covers Manchester?

[Dom Wall]

Nice and easy presale; refresh at 9 on the dot, tickets bought by 9.02. Bring on the 28th October!

[giantwagon]

Gutted, London dates sold out almost instantly. Already seeing tickets for £70 on stubhub, which just rubs salt into the wound.

edit- Bring on Friday!

Edited September 3, 2014 by gweb

[mungo57]

Shame I am not on O2 a small venue like that must have had 500-1000 of the 2000 tix over 2 nights on the presale.......