Carl Barât: Last News

Pete Doherty has spoken about plans for The Libertines to record a new album in Jamaica.In a new interview with The Guardian, Doherty confirmed that he is on good terms with bandmate Carl Barât and that they are planning on working on the follow up to their 2015 LP ‘Anthems For Doomed Youth‘ overseas.He said: “We still feel there’s unfinished business and there are more songs to write. But he [Barât] doesn’t want to do it in England, or in France, which he sees as my turf.

The Libertines are set to reissue their debut single ‘What A Waster’ to celebrate its 20th anniversary.Originally released in June 2002, ‘What A Waster’ was produced by Bernard Butler and included the song ‘I Get Along’ as the B-side.‘What A Waster’ is now set to be re-pressed on black vinyl as a 7″ single to celebrate its 20th anniversary, where it will once again be joined by ‘I Get Along’ on the B-side.

The Libertines have announced a one-off London arena show for this summer.Pete Doherty, Carl Barât and co. will headline the OVO Arena in Wembley, London on July 23 to mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut studio album, ‘Up The Bracket’ (2002).The special gig will see The Libertines perform the aforementioned record in its entirety, alongside other “classic” tracks. They’ll be joined at the show by some “very special guests” who are yet to be confirmed.Tickets go on sale this Friday (March 11) at 9am GMT – you can purchase yours from here.

Pete Doherty required “immediate” medical treatment after the musician became ill whilst on tour.The star has been forced to cancel his upcoming gigs, which were due to take place this weekend.Pete, 42, is best known as the frontman for English rock band The Libertines, alongside fellow vocalist and guitar player Carl Barât, 43.The singer has had no choice but to cancel his upcoming gigs, as he remains under “close observation” from doctors.Pete fell ill while on tour, suffering from a high fever and shortness of breath.Despite his worrying symptoms, the diagnosis of COVID-19 was ruled out after the star tested negative for the virus.A statement released on Pete’s behalf revealed that the musician has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection.Due to his continued health battle, a number of his shows around the UK have been cancelledWhile Pete’s fans might be disappointed by this outcome, it was made clear that the decision was “not taken lightly”, but that doctors told the singer not perform “under any circumstances”.The Libertines, who are in the middle of their rescheduled ‘Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’, took to Instagram yesterday to share the news.The statement read: “A doctor has been called to assess Peter's condition tonight after he developed a high fever and shortness of breath.“Thankfully, he has tested negative for COVID-19, but has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection which requires immediate treatment.“Unfortunately, he [Pete] has been advised not to perform tonight under any circumstances, which was not a decision taken lightly, and he remained under close observation with the doctor.“Further updates tomorrow afternoon with regard to the weekend’s show.”The Libertines had been scheduled to perform at

Scots singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini and Sam Fender have been announced as headliners for the Victorious Festival in Hampshire.

The Libertines have announced a special show in Newcastle this summer for the city’s Rock N Roll Circus festival.The band will headline the festival on Saturday June 11 as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of their debut album ‘Up The Bracket’. The album was released on October 14 2002, and is known for tracks like ‘Time For Heroes’, ‘The Boys In The Band’ and its title track.Rock N Roll Circus, set to take place in the Town Moor, mixes live music with elements of circus like aerialists, contortionists, stilt walkers, acrobats and more.

Dirty Pretty Things have shared details of an anniversary gig at London’s Electric Ballroom next year.The one-off show on March 24, 2022 is being held to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the disbanded group’s debut album ‘Waterloo To Anywhere’ (2006), after plans to do so in 2020 were quashed by the COVID pandemic.Tickets for the gig go on general sale from 10am this Thursday (December 16) here.Dirty Pretty Things last released an album in 2008 with ‘Romance At Short Notice’, and also played their last live shows as a band that same year.

Carl Barât has announced plans to open his own cafe in Margate this summer.The Libertines guitarist will join restauranteur Gizzi Erskine, musician Edie Langley and industry insider Ronnie Traynor in creating LOVE café, which is set to open its doors for the first time later this month.The cafe is located a stone’s throw from The Libertines’ Albion Rooms HQ and hotel and situated in the upstairs area of Carl and Edie’s new live music venue, Justine’s, which opens in September.Describing the cafe, Carl said he was “finally making good on a drunken promise to create the finest Bar Bistro in the world.“For music and ideas, refreshment and inspiration to flourish.

Pete Doherty was always top of the class.

The Libertines frontman Pete Doherty has admitted the band's decision to invest in a hotel in Kent saved him as he finally had a a proper place to live for the first time in years.

Carl Barat tells NME of how The Libertines‘ love of the finer things inspired their new hotel, The Albion Rooms. “You’re going around the world and having the best of what you can.

The Libertines have announced that they will open their Margate hotel up to paying guests later this month, more than two years after work began on the seaside project. Prices start at £114 a night, but for that Pete Doherty will wake you up with a foot rub.