Vote for Blur in Artrocker Awards 2012

Blur are nominated for the "Best Reissue of the Year" prize in the Artrocker Awards 2012. Blur 21: The Box is up against four other reissues for the award.

Stemming from the old NME Brat awards (which Blur won in 1995 and 1998 and were part of frequently in the 90s), the second annual Artrocker Awards will be live on Friday 7th December 2012 at the Sebright Arms in London’s East End.

The Artrocker Awards is best known for it's honest guide to new music. To reflect this, music lovers can vote in this year’s Awards online –

If you think Blur should win, vote for them by clicking here.

Blur for Spain and Portugal  HERE

Blur confirmed for Poland HERE

Blur Europe Tour News  HERE

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Blur- Q Magazine November Issue 2012

Funny and amusing interview with the four members of Blur in this month's Q Magazine November 2012. The entire band seemed lighthearted and there are many touching, hilarious and endearing moments in the interview. Graham Coxon also talked about having a new baby girl, and Dave Rowntree cracked a few lawyer lunch-time jokes. Damon and Alex shows off their fashion sense and talked about Bobby Womack and nicknames. 

Click on the scans (credits to 101reykjavik) to enlarge and read the interview. Alternatively, those who want a physical copy for keeps can buy a copy now from your local supermarket.  

Blur for Spain and Portugal  HERE

Blur confirmed for Poland HERE

Blur Europe Tour News  HERE

Order the new Blur: Parklife (Live at Hyde Park CD / DVD) HERE

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Deftones, Ale-J confirmed for Reading Leeds Festival - but where is Blur ?

Blur are confirmed to be amongst the 6 new acts to headline the READING FESTIVAL 2013. 

Blur has been the subject of rumours and speculation about who is going to take the main stage at this year's Reading Festival 2013. The news was broadcasted to the public on February 5th 2013, live on the BBC Radio 1 Zane Lowe show at 7:00pm.  Other confirmed acts included Fall Out Boys,  Eminem, Biffy Clyro, Deftones, Sub Focus and Alt-J. 

Blur are also contenders for another massive music festival in the UK - the Leeds Festival 2013. The two "twin" festivals will take place on the bank holiday weekend, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August 2013. Reading Festival takes place at Little Johns Farm, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, and Leeds Festival takes place at Bramham Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire. 

Tickets go on sale on Friday 30th November. To buy tickets (priced: GBP 197.50 for the weekend) for Reading Festival from Seetickets - click here.

To buy tickets from the extended pre-sale on the official website - click here.


Visit Reading Festival's full website to check out the full 2013 lineup and much more here.

Alex James turns 44 !

Alex James turned 44 on November 21st 2012 - Happy belated birthday to one of the coolest bassist (with the coolest hair) around!

Fan made compilation to Alex James. Credits: @BlurChina