Music agenda: Grammy Awards, releases from Veronica Falls, Eels

AFP Relax – Fri, Feb 1, 2013

Over the coming week hot new releases from Veronica Falls and Eels will hit the shelves, and the 55th edition of the Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles. 

Veronica Falls: "Waiting For Something To happen"
February 4/12
UK/USA

Hotly buzzed London buzzed pop band Veronica Falls drops its second studio album, "Waiting For Something to Happen," a follow-up to 2011's self titled debut.
http://veronicafalls.com


Eels: "Wonderful Glorious"
February 5
International 

The hugely popular Eels drop "Wonderful Glorious" followed by a worldwide tour on February 14.
http://www.eelstheband.com


Grammy Awards 
February 10
Los Angeles, California, USA and broadcast worldwide

The Grammy Awards, now in their 55th edition, honor outstanding achievements in the music industry. Among the numerous nominated artists this year are The Black Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Frank Ocean and Rihanna. 
http://www.grammy.com  


Foals: "Holy Fire"
February 11/12
UK/USA

English rock band Foals drop their third studio album this February before taking part in the NME Awards tour.
http://www.foals.co.uk


Pissed Jeans: "Honeys"
February 12/13

USA rockers Pissed Jeans unleash their brand of furious punk, dropping latest album "Honeys" via Subpop.
http://www.subpop.com/artists/pissed_jeans  


Azealia Banks: "Broke With Expensive Taste"
February 13/12
UK/USA

One of the hottest new acts over 2012/2013, Azealia Banks finally releases her debut album, "Broke With Expensive Taste," this February after it was initially slated for a autumn 2012 release.
http://www.azealiabanks.com


Eels: "In Performance" tour
February 14 - April 28
International

The Eels take to the road after dropping "Wonderful Glorious." The tour begins on February 14 in Santa Ana, California, traverses the US and takes in dates in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
http://eelstheband.com


Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: "Push The Sky Away"
February 19
International

The legendary Nick Cave and his Bad Seeds prove they have lost none of their magic with this hotly tipped latest album.
http://www.nickcave.com


Starfucker :"Miracle Mile"
February 19
International

US electro band Starfucker drops its third studio album in the form of "Miracle Mile" this February.
http://www.myspace.com/strfkrmusic/music


Brit Awards 
February 20 
London, UK

The annual Brit Awards this year take place on February 20 at the O2 arena. Nominees include the Richard Hawley, rapper Plan B, Jessie Ware, the Vaccines and Amy Winehouse. This year's award is designed by artist Damien Hirst.   
http://www.brits.co.uk  
 

Johnny Marr: "The Messenger" 
February 25/26 
UK/USA 

Legendary ex-Smiths guitarist and songwriter Johnny Marr is set to release his first solo album. 
http://www.johnny-marr.com/


David Bowie: "The Next Day" 
March 8/11/12 
AU/UK/USA 

The legendary glam rocker David Bowie is set to release his first album in a decade this March after surprising the world by dropping the single "Where Are We Now" on January 8. 
http://www.davidbowie.com/

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