Conclusion many illusions, and many expectations on the music scene, for this year that has begun. Concerts, tours, new albums.
We review below some of the biggest names, and the musical works that are about to come out to scene.
Arcade Fire
The comments of the leader of the band, Will Butler, and his live schedule (in Spain they have confirmed its presence at Primavera Sound on June 3, 2017) suggested that the Canadian band's fifth album would arrive around May. However, neither dates nor the direction the group will take have yet been confirmed.
Depeche Mode
We look forward to your new album "Spirit" for next spring. Different dates are already being considered for a tour of Europe, with a single stop in Spain, for now. On July 6 we will be able to see them at BBK Live, in Bilbao. The tour has been called the "Global Spirit Tour."
Although they already have a long history, they have had the ability to adapt his techno pop to the new times. All this with that dark sound and those impressive direct performances that characterize them. The production of this work has been commissioned by James Ford, member of Simian Mobile Disco.
Martin Gore announced in a recent interview that the album number 14 of this already mythical British formation will possibly be on the streets in March. Another member, Andy Fletcher has described it as “a sexy album and more raw in terms of lyrics ”.
Joaquín Sabina
There is little left for the month of March of this year 2017. Then we will enjoy «I deny everything », the new work of our Sabina. To renew his sound he has sought out Leiva's company, and the first dates of his tour are already known. Starts on June 18 in Seville, and one of its main stops will be the Double appointment in Madrid, days 21 and 22 at the WiZink Center (Palacio de Deportes).
Gorillaz
It is making you wait for the cartoon fifth band work Created by illustrator Jamie Hewlett and Blur frontman Damon Albarn. It was said that it would be the year 2016 when it would go on the market.
The person responsible for the image of the virtual band already confirmed at the time that what was new about Gorillaz was going to be "the host of special»And that it would take a little longer to finish.
U2
At last it seems that the continuation of «Songs of Experience», entitled «Songs of Innocence», will see the light throughout this year 2017. The new work will be joined by a tour, as is customary in the Irish band, that is to say, totally spectacular.
One of its best-known members, guitarist The Edge, has revealed that they have with over fifty new themes to choose from. Using their official Twitter account, they have assured that they will perform a series of "very special" concerts to commemorate 30 years of The Joshua Tree.
Lori Meyers
Lori Meyers is one of the bands that is getting the most following when it comes to indie music in Spain. His work, about to come out, is "En lapiral", and we will have it from February. We can enjoy his first single "Evolución".
Liam Gallagher
One of the Oasis brothers He already announced through his Twitter account that his solo album would come out in 2017 and would contain ten songs written by himself. In his actual words: «You won't be scratching your chin when you hear it. It is not Pink Floyd and it is not Radiohead. It's music so you don't scratch your chin.
Taylor Swift
In the case of Taylor Swift, they are not official information but rumors. Has already passed a long time since 2014, when the album "1989" was released. Some voices indicate that this year 2017 will be hers again, that of an artist who lately turns everything she touches into success.
Katy Perry
With Katy Perry there are no doubts. She has confirmed it herself, with these words: «I will go on tour in 2017 with a new album I'm working on ». That is how clearly he has said it. In addition, he has been in charge of posting images on social networks, where he appears working in his studio.
The Jesus & Mary Chain
The last time we heard about musical news from the Chain brothers was almost 20 years ago. Too much time. On March 24 of this year 2017 they return to the first music scene with an album entitled «Damage and Joy».
From this work, about to go on the market, we know a simple, "Amputation", That doesn't sound bad at all. There are already two presentation dates in Spain, on April 29 at the Razzmatazz room in Barcelona and a day later at La Riviera in Madrid.
Haim
Announced for next summer the second work of the Haim sisters. Their first album, “Days Are Gone” was released in 2013. Since then they have been able to record a single song for soundtracks, put voice to a Calvin Harris hit and strengthen their friendship with Taylor Swift, with whom they usually appear.
The planets
Will March be the definitive date? One of the great groups of our national pop has been releasing records increasingly distant in time. Your last job so far, “An Egyptian Opera”, is now seven years old. Let us remember that, in 2015, it went out to the marking “Double fatigue”, An EP recorded a long time ago.
In recent times we have attended rumors pointing towards a probable dissolution. Problems with different record companies have contributed to this.
Before the new work is published, we will be able to enjoy “Olympic spirit ", which will pay homage to the band's most pop sound.
Rosalia
Es one of the most important promises of flamenco national. His voice, at only 23 years old, serves as a link to different musical fields, such as modern pop and more traditional folklore. Tradition and innovation come together with it.
The album we are waiting for will be called "Los Angeles", and it will be his debut. Joining her will be Raúl Fernández Refree, well known for his collaborations with Silvia Pérez Cruz from Barcelona.
"Los Angeles" has been shot on various stages in Madrid and Barcelona. There is already a new single, called “Catalina”.
Image sources:
Depeche Mode - Rolling Stone
Sabina - The Chest
U2 - Darba Culture
Taylor S. - TKM.com
K. Perry - CNN Chile