We can confirm today that one of 2010's most exciting new bands, The Drums, will be supporting Florence on her Cosmic Love Tour.
The Brooklynites will be joining Florence and Babe Shadow for all eleven shows, beginning in Dublin on May 2.
You can find out more details about The Drums and listen to some of their tracks by heading to their website or myspace.
Tickets for The Cosmic Love Tour are on sale now, click here to get yours now but act quick as they are on general sale and nearly all sold out now!
The full list of dates on the Cosmic Live Tour is:
May 02 - Dublin, Olympia Theatre May 03 - Dublin, Olympia Theatre May 05 - Edinburgh, Corn Exchange May 06 - Edinburgh, Corn Exchange May 07 - Blackpool, Empress Ballroom May 09 - Blackpool, Empress Ballroom May 10 - Wolverhampton, Civic Theatre May 11 - Wolverhampton, Civic Theatre May 13 - London, Hammersmith Apollo May 14 - London, Hammersmith Apollo May 15 - London, Hammersmith Apollo
Theres too much pop and r&b music in todays charts!!! so lets bring someone different into the charts, so who better thatn Florence + The Machine, So lets get all 6 hits in the charts!!!!
Kiss With A Fist Dog Days Are Over Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) Drumming Song You've Got The Love Hurricane Drunk
Download them from the 15th of march till the 21st for it to count in the charts !!!!
They are glamorous. They are sleazy. They are pop. “Imagine… the lust child of Ziggy Stardust and Britney Spears”. They are The Dirty Disco.
In an interview I did with Olly last year he told me “we began writing songs together with an aim to be different, outrageous but without being too extreme. We quickly found we had an ability to write catchy songs without being too cheesy yet retaining a rock and electronic edge.” And that’s exactly what they do and they do it well.
Take Florence and The Machine’s “soul inspired indie” and mix it with “an unhealthy dose of glam” and you’ll have The Dirty Disco’s cover of Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up). I love it. You will too.
They are currently hard at work on their debut album, which will include mixes by the uber talented Grammy nominee Dylan Dresdow (who worked with the Black Eyed Peas on their latest album). Expect the dance floor to be filled with their beats very soon.
Are you ready for The Dirty Disco?
xx
yours in musical madness
Download the mp3: The Dirty Disco – Rabbit Heart (Florence And The Machine Cover).
Florence will be filling in for Zane Lowe tonight, playing her favourite tracks from 7pm on Radio 1 (with a little help from Huw Stephens with the "pressing the buttons bit").
Florence is the latest star to take over while Zane suns himelf in New Zealand. This means that you guys get the chance to hear to what Florence is listening to, including her chosen Hottest Track.
Make sure you tune into Radio One tonight, 7-9pm and get in touch to show Flo your support. You can text the studio on 81199.
Listen To Florence Take Over Radio 1 Wed 13 Jan, 2010
Florence had the amazing job of filling in for Zane Lowe last night on Radio 1.
Playing her own blend of classic and cutting edge, Florence dropped the likes of Otis Redding, Limp Bizkit, Hot Chip and Ellie Goulding.
And look out for Flo's 'Hottest Record In The World' - the brand new Horrors remix of 'Hurricane Drunk'.
If you missed the show, don't despair becuase you can listen back for the next six days on Zane's website.
You can also check out the full tracklist form the show and see some great pics of Florence in the studio.
Running order Otis Redding — Try A Little Tenderness Atlantic Lil Wayne — A Milli Universal Limp Bizkit — Faith Interscope Wiley — Take That Island Asha Bhosle & Kishore Kumar — Typewriter, Tip, Tip, Tip Inreco Hot Chip — One Life Stand Parlophone Chapter 1Florence's book club(03.42) Permalink She speaks to the Literary Editor of Dazed & Confused magazine (aka her boyfriend). Nina Simone — My Baby Just Cares Polygram Florence’s Hottest Record Florence and The Machine — Horrors Remix Island Florence’s Old School Track Fleetwood Mac — Chain Warners Yeah Yeah Yeahs — Heads Will Roll (A Trak Remix) Interscope Records Gang Gang Dance — First Communion (TV On The Radio Mix) Ellie Goulding — Under The Sheets Neon gold Plan B — Stay Too Long 679 Recordings Chapter 2Orlando from The Maccabees.(03.50) Permalink Florence talks to Orlando about touring, football and Roots Manuva. The Maccabees — Empty Vessels (feat. Roots Manuva) Fiction Records Fever Ray — If I Had A Heart Rabid Records Best Gig Florence Ever Went To PJ Harvey — Dress EMI Chapter 3Florence's Love Surgery(04.01) Permalink Advice on dating and relationships. The xx — Shelter XL Picture Plane — Goth Star White Best Radio 1 Memory The Fall — Sparta FC (Peel Session) Liars — Plaster Casts of Everything Mute Harry Belafonte — Jump In The Line
The next single from Florence & The Machine will be the soaring, storming, stupendous 'Hurricane Drunk', released on March 1st.
And we can exclusively reveal that the release will feature a very special remix from none other than... The Horrors!
The accompanying video is being shot in Paris this Friday and you'll be able to see it for the very first time following the Celebrity Big Brother Final, January 29th on Channel 4.
Stay tuned for more details...
Following the amazing critical success of Florence's 'Lungs' in 2009, what better way to start the new year than by winning yet another award?
Nominations are now open for XFM's New Music Award which recognises the best British Debut Album of the last twelve months.
To nominate 'Lungs' simply go to the XFM website and fill in the form.
The ten most popular albums will then go forward to be judged by a panel of esteemed music industry figures.
The nominations period closes on January 15 and the overall winner will be announced on February 2.
If you were too busy opening presents and making merry over the Christmas and New Year period you may have missed Florence's stunning performances on TOTP and Jools Holland's Hootenanny.
But don't worry - click the links below to enjoy Florence's yuletide television appearances in full and at your leisure.
If you haven't picked up a copy of Lungs yet and you're stuck in the snow, don't fret because Amazon is selling the album for just £5.99* in their New Year's sale. Bargain!