Music agenda: Grammys and Brit Awards on the horizon
Former Girls frontman Christopher Owens drops his debut solo album "Lysandre" at the start of 2013, and rapper A$AP Rocky is drops his highly anticipated "Long Live A$AP." Meanwhile, anticipation grows for the 2013 Grammy and Brit awards ceremonies.
Christopher Owens: "Lysandre"
January 14/15
UK/USA
Christopher Owens, former frontman of the highly acclaimed indie band Girls, drops his first solo album via Fat Possum/ Turnstile.
http://www.christopherowensonline.com
A$AP Rocky: ‘Long Live A$AP'
January 15
International
Rapper A$AP Rocky is expected to drop the long-awaited, and much-delayed, "Long Life A$AP" in January. The album is a follow-up to his career-making "Live Love A$AP."
http://www.asapmob.com
Big Day Out
January 18-28
Australia, various venues
This five date/five venue festival takes in Sydney January 18, the Gold Coast January 20, Adelaide January 25, Melbourne January 26 and Perth on January 28. One of Australia's leading live music events each date of the Big Day Out Festival features near identical line-ups. In 2013 headliners include The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
http://www.bigdayout.com
Biffy Clyro: "Opposites"
January 28/March 13
UK/USA
Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro drop their sixth studio album in the UK and EU this January before it reaches the US on March 13.
http://www.biffyclyro.com/
Tegan And Sara: "Heartthrob"
January 29/February 11
US/UK
Canadian indie rock darlings Tegan And Sara are set to release their seventh studio album, first in the US then later in the UK and Europe. The album is available to pre-order via the group's website.
http://www.teganandsara.com
Grammy Awards
February 10
Los Angeles California, USA and broadcast worldwide
The Grammy Awards, now in their 55th edition, honor outstanding achievements in the music industry. Among the numerous nominated artists this year are The Black Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Frank Ocean and Rihanna.
http://www.grammy.com
Brit Awards
February 20
London, UK
The annual Brit Awards this year takes place on February 20 at the O2 arena. This year's award will be designed by artist Damien Hirst, and nominees will be announced on January 10.
http://www.brits.co.uk
Johnny Marr: "The Messenger"
February 25/26
UK/USA
Legendary ex-Smiths guitarist and songwriter Johnny Marr is set to release his first solo album in early 2013.
http://www.johnny-marr.com/
