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“Travelling” to be released digitally in US in June

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We have had this piece of news “hidden” in the other article about the US tour dates, but I think it’s worth mentioning it in addition: “Travelling” will be released digitally in the United States on June 5th.

“The idea has been to tap into all the positive energy that has boosted the band during this dazzling trip, and channel it into new Roxette music,” says EMI/Capitol a news release.

“In short, an album that, just like 1992’s ‘Tourism,’ captures the feeling of a band on a roll — constantly on the move, snatching inspiration as they go; recording in hotel rooms, studios, at sound-checks and in concert. The result is a fascinating musical postcard with 15 superb songs, most of which are new, some that are revisited classics and others being pearls that for various reasons haven’t seen the light of day before.”

Roxette to play in San Francisco in September

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Roxette is going to play in San Francisco at the Masonic on September 14th according to this ad from Live Nation.

Tickets will go on sale on LiveNation.com on April 13. Radio presale starts on April 12. Tickets cost from USD 58 till USD 112.

This probably indicates that the tour dates for Canada and US will be announced soon (“rumoured” have been so far Toronto and New York – mentioned by Per in an interview on Swedish newspaper SVD)

 

Thanks Marta Nowicka for the link!

Chat with Per Gessle on Aftonbladet

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Per Gessle chatted with the readers of Aftonbladet.se yesterday afternoon. Here is the link to the full chat transcript.

And here some of the questions and answers summarized and translated into English (or not, since some were placed and answered in English):

Chefi: Any concerts in Sweden this year?

Per: No, they already played in Göteborg, Stockholm and Malmö last year, so time to take a little break. Nearest place: Copenhagen. (Except for the Orifame corporate show).

Aaryn: When are the USA tour dates being announced?

Per: Hi Aaryn. This month we hope. Some logistics have to be sorted out first, that’s it!

Mike: Chance to see Gyllene Tider on tour again?

Per: Sure! Just have to find the right time.

Beatriz: Per, I’ve been fan since I was a kid..I was in your last concerts (Madrid and Barcelona) in Spain, how does it feel to see that crowd screaming and jumping even without any kind of promotion? Cheers! Beatriz

Per: Hi Beatriz. We have the greatest fans on the planet! Without you guys this tour wouldn’t have been possible. Cheers!

Frida: Do you recognise the fans who go to many of your concerts?

Per: sure! Many belong to the “family”, some also come to different continents with us. It’s great to have them around.

Roxette’s “It’s Possible” #1 in major German radio station charts

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Roxette’s latest single “It’s Possible” reached #1 in the German radio station SWR3’s chart. This chart is done with the votes sent in by the radio listeners during the past week. Roxette entered the chart at #2 last week and has finally climbed to #1 this week.

SWR3 (Südwestrundfunk) was is one of the biggest radio stations in Germany and the biggest in south Germany.