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Johnny Marr announces new solo album and tour dates
By Andy Malt | Published on Tuesday 22 July 2014
Johnny Marr has announced that he’ll be releasing a new solo album this year, following on from ‘The Messenger’, which came out last year. This one will be called ‘Playland’ and will be out on 6 Oct through Warner Music.
Marr says of the new album: “When ‘The Messenger’ came out I kept on writing. I liked that the band had a momentum going on tour and a connection with the audience, and I thought that energy would be good to capture on the new record. It’s important to sound like your environment and on this record that’s London and Manchester. The feeling of the cities and the people make it into the music”.
So, how about that? The former Smiths guitarist will also be heading out on a UK tour following the album’s release. Dates here:
13 Oct: Lincoln, The Engine Shed
14 Oct: Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
15 Oct: Bexhill, De La Warr
17 Oct: Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
18 Oct: Cardiff, Great Hall
20 Oct: Bournemouth, Academy
21 Oct: Cambridge, Corn Exchange
23 Oct: London, Brixton Academy
24 Oct: Bath, Pavilion
25 Oct: Manchester, Apollo
27 Oct: Glasgow, Academy
28 Oct: Newcastle, Academy
29 Oct: Leeds, Academy