James Blake brings his masterful blend of bass, fragile piano ballads and new music from Trying Times to Manchester’s New Century Hall.

Monica Martin, a frequent collaborator of James Blake, delivers an opening set full of contrast

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James Blake has added an intriguing name to his Australian tour this December, announcing Zimbabwean-Australian artist Xmunashe as special guest for three shows, including a night on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. For the London-based rapper, singer, producer and songwriter, it's something of a homecoming. Xmunashe joins Blake at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on December 1, Sydney Opera House Forecourt on December 2 and Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena on December 5. Xmunashe has built a cult following without releasing a single solo track on streaming platforms. Instead, the 25-year-old has been selling out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, London and Paris on the strength of performances that refuse to follow a script.

Deux rencontres du troisième type, deux anniversaires, une battle belge, un album hip-hop, un album rock, un album jazz, deux concerts electro et des énervés de la guitare… c’est la sélection musique ...

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Gearing up for another pivotal creative chapter, GRAMMY Award-winning UK singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer James Blake has released "Big Hammer," the debut single from his forthcoming, 6th studio album Playing Robots Into Heaven. It follows the critically acclaimed Friends That Break Your Heart and will sees James return to the electronic roots of his Hessle, Hemlock and R&S Records days.