Other notable announcements and developments today...
• Live firm Kilimanjaro has announced the appointment of two new promoters, Rhea Taylor and Georgie Donnelly. Taylor joins from MAMA & Company, while Donnelly's experience lies within the stand-up comedy industry, a growing part of the company's business. • Adam Lambert will release new single 'Welcome To The Show' this Thursday. "I asked Max Martin for help and he paired me up with Ali Payami who worked with me on 'Ghost Town' and Swedish star Laleh who is also featured on the track", says Lambert. "I feel this song will give people strength to be exactly who they are". Here's a 28 second taste. • Andrew Bird has released a new song, which gains several points from the off by featuring Fiona Apple on it. Well done, Andrew. Here's the video for 'Left Hand Kisses'. • The Posies will return with their eight studio album, 'Solid States', on 29 Apr. They'll also play a one-off London show at the 100 Club on 6 Apr. From the album, this is 'Squirrel Vs Snake'. • Nisennenmondai have released a new track from their upcoming '#N/A' album. Here's '5'. • Baby In Vain have signed to Partisan Records to release their debut EP, 'For The Kids', on 29 Apr. From that, here's 'Martha's View'. • Oxford folk night Irregular Folk has received Arts Council funding to expand its Irregular Folks Summer Session festival. The event will take place at new venue Hogacre Eco Park on 2 Jul. More info here.