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Blur 'will play again'
Blur have not ruled out any future live appearances, their guitarist has revealed.
In an interview with Xfm's Pete Mitchell at last week's iTunes Festival, Graham Coxon confirmed that the recently reunited band will not be slipping out the limelight any time
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Albarn dashes hopes of more Blur gigs
Damon Albarn has ruled out any possibility of Blur performing together following the band's recent reunion shows.
Speaking in an interview with Q magazine, the 41-year-old said that he was keen not to spoil what the group has achieved this summer with their various gigs,
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Blur's constant musical differences
Blur will never split up because of musical differences - because they have always had them.
The group - who recently reconciled after going on hiatus in 2003 shortly after Graham Coxon's departure - have completely different music tastes and struggle to find a song
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Blur pledge 'heart and soul gig'
Blur will put their "heart and soul" in their two upcoming London shows, the band's frontman has claimed.
Speaking to NME.com, Damon Albarn said that the group is focusing on how to make the gigs, the first of which is tonight, deliver something special to their
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Blur offer last minute Hyde Park tickets
Following a fantastic headlining set at Glastonbury 2009 and a sold out tour, the world is abuzz with curiosity as Graham Coxon once again shares the same stage as Damon Albarn, Alex James and Dave Rowntree for the first time since 2000.
In a last minute announcement, Blur
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Blur right for Glastonbury
Blur insist it is "right" they are closing Glastonbury festival.
The reformed Britpop group top the bill at the world-famous music event on Sunday (28.06.09) and insist they are an appropriate choice to end this year's proceedings.
Frontman Damon Albarn said:
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Blur: It's right we are playing Glasto
Blur have claimed that it is appropriate they are playing Glastonbury as part of their comeback.
Speaking to NME.com, the group revealed that they are excited to be performing at the festival on Sunday night (June 28th), when they will headline the Pyramid
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Blur bassist speaks of return to stage
Blur bass player Alex James has revealed the feelings he experienced when his band recently returned to the stage.
Writing in his Rural Notebook column in the Independent, the musician said that the Colchester show, which was the group's first gig in ten years, caused grown
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Blur play London record store
Blur played a surprise free gig in London last night (June 15th) to launch their new collection, it has been reported.
According to NME.com, the band appeared at the Rough Trade East shop in the capital in a nod to the release of Midlife: A Beginners Guide To
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Coxon: No Blur record upcoming
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has suggested that fans of the band may have to wait a while until they see a new record, it has been reported.
Speaking to the Daily Star, the 40-year-old said that he may produce another solo album before Blur work on another studio
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New record from Blur, eventually
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has suggested that the band will put together a new record.
However, the 40-year-old told the Daily Star that it could be some time before the indie icons' fans get to hear it.
Coxon said: "I'd be up for it if everyone else is really
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Blur announce intimate shows
Indie legends Blur have revealed they will play two warm-up shows ahead of their return to the big stage.
The band announced they will play two gigs for their fan club in June, with the proceeds being donated to charity.
On June 13th, Blur will perform at the East
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Blur unveil more comeback support acts
Blur have revealed more acts which will join them in their comeback gigs over the summer.
The iconic indie band will be joined onstage by Foals, Crystal Castles, Friendly Fires and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble when they play London's Hyde Park on July 2nd.
Vampire
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Blur set for Glastonbury
Damon Albarn has confirmed that Blur will be appearing at this Glastonbury festival, it has been reported.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the singer revealed that the band will take to the stage at the event for the first time in more than ten years.
He told the
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Albarn has plans for Country House
Blur singer Damon Albarn has revealed he plans to reinvent Country House, one of the band's biggest songs.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Radio 4's Front Row programme, the star said he wants to make a version of the track "that actually works".
He
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Blur to play warm up shows
After announcing they are to reform, Blur will prepare for their big comeback performance at Hyde Park next year with a series of small gigs beforehand.
Frontman Damon Albarn told Radio 1's Zane Lowe it would be foolish to simply walk on stage at such a big event without
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Blur set for Glastonbury reunion
Brit-pop band Blur are expected to announce today (Tuesday) details of a two-show reunion set to take place next year.
According to the Sun, Damon Albarn and the rest of the group will announce they are to reform and perform at Glastonbury 2009, as well as playing a gig at
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Blur to enter studio next year
Damon Albarn has revealed he and the other members of Brit pop band Blur will come together next year and spend some time in the studio.
Speaking before taking part in his opera, Monkey: Journey To The West, the singer said he has been in discussions with the rest and that
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Albarn hints at Blur reunion
Damon Albarn has revealed there is a good chance he could return to his original band Blur.
Speaking in an interview with the BBC, the singer said he has recently been in contact with the group's former guitarist Graham Coxon and there could be a reunion on the
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Report: Blur reforming this summer
A new Blur album is looking an ever more promising bet for 2008, with at least two reports confirming the individual band members have cleared their schedules later this year to work on a new album.
The British rockers have been silent since 2003's "Think Tank", with Damon Albarn
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Blur reunion gossip grows
It's looking ever more likely that Graham Coxon will rejoin Blur, with bassist Alex James now revealing a reunion could be possible.
James suggested the notion that the band welcoming back it's founding guitarist was becoming ever likely, although they were far from agreeing
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The Tube returns after 19 years
Blur's Alex James has signed up to helm a revitalized version of cult music show The Tube, which returns to broadcasting next month.
One of Britain's most forward thinking showcases for music, the original show launched the careers of Jools Holland and Paula Yates during the 80's
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Blur discuss new album
A stripped down set likely due in 2006.
Blur will continue as a three piece for their next studio set, frontman Damon Albarn has revealed.
With the seminal British act now established as a three piece, following the departure of Graham Coxon in 2002, Albarn said in an
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Blur To Play Historic London Venue
Blur have been confirmed at the first ever band to play the newly refurbished London Elephant & Castle Coronet venue for a special Christmas show on December 5th.
The art-deco venue has had a long and distinguished history originally as a theatre and, more recently, a Cinema.
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Blur Fan Exclusive & More Live Dates
Blur have released a new track 'Colours' as an exclusive to members of the Blur fan club, Blur FC.
The track was recorded at the same time as the 'Think Tank' sessions last year and is part of the annual fan club single release, which you can sign up for at www.blurfanclub.co.uk
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Blur - Winter Tour And Single Confirmed
The third single from Blur's No. 1 album Think Tank will be 'Good Song' and the band have also confirmed a comprehensive UK tour for this winter.
After five sell-out shows at London's Astoria in May and extensive US/European tours this summer, Blur have finally confirmed a full
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Blur Announce Major Euro Tour
Blur have announced a comprehensive tour of Europe through the autumn, soundgenerator can report.
They will be joined on the tour by The Coral during October and Elbow during November. Blur will also play two shows in Moscow, Russia on Sep 24th & 25th, two weeks ahead of the Euro
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Blur Single & Euro Tour Details
The new Blur single ‘Crazy Beat’ has been confirmed by Parlophone for release on 7 July, and the band have also confirmed a number of live dates across Mainland Europe.
The second single to be taken from the No. 1 album Think Tank, Crazy
Beat will be released on 7”, CD and DVD.
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Beck Misses Out After Rib Injury
The Field Day festival that took place last Saturday had suffered from a major setback. Namely losing the venue for the two-day event. The festival got a last minute reprieve when a new venue was announced and it was moved to East Rutherford in New Jersey but reduced to a one day
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Blur Confirm Second Single
Blur have confirmed that the second single release from 'Think Tank' will 'Crazy Beat' and is set for release on 7th July by Parlophone.
The single, taken from the UK No. 1 album Think Tank, was recorded during the band's excursion to Morocco late last year. The track was produced
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UK Charts: No Probs For R Kelly
R Kelly’s recent problems seem far behind him and his popularity well intact as his single Ignition Remix) goes straight in at the top. Last weeks number one, the superb ‘Loneliness’ by DJ Tomcraft slips to four.
New at two are South London Hip Hop outfit Big Brovaz, continuing
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Blur Are Watching You
Blur have launched their new website which gives fans a chance to show the world what they're up to and see their own webcams online in the Think Tank section, soundtracked by selections from the new album.
Within hours of launch the Think Tank was hosting web cams showing updates
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Blur: Sold Out In Two Hours!
10,000 Blur tickets were sold in under two hours on Saturday morning when the band's first live dates for three years went on sale.
Four nights at the Astoria - May 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th - had been announced last week. When the box office opened at 9am, the tickets sold so quickly
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Exclusive - Blur Live!
The long awaited return of the Indie rock kings has been announced.
Blur have confirmed their first proper gigs of the decade when they return in May with their new album. As announced on Radio 1, the band will play four nights at London's Brixton Academy on 8, 9, 10 & 12 May
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