Tag Archives: The Wanted

Album Release, Boy Bands, On Tour, The Wanted

The Wanted Announce “Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits Tour” for March 2022

Leave a comment

The Wanted surprised everyone when they announced that they’re getting back together for Tom Parker’s Inside My Head – The Concert at Royal Albert Hall on September 20th, 2021. They’re also releasing new music attached to the “Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits” album set for a November 12th, 2021 release. Now the guys are giving their fans the greatest gift ever – a brand new tour!

“Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits Tour” kicks off March 2022 in the UK and hopefully they’ll bring it Stateside soon!

The best way to get priority access to tickets for tour, is to pre-order the new album via the band’s official store by 12pm BST on Tuesday September 14th. Pre-sale codes will be sent via email on Tuesday September 14th starting at 5pm BST. Pre-sales will begin Wednesday September 15th at 9am BST.

Check out the tour dates below and don’t miss out!

“Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits Tour” UK – March 2022
March 3rd – The SEE Hydro – Glasgow – Buy Tickets
March 4th – Utilita Arena – Newcastle – Buy Tickets
March 5th – First Direct Arena – Leeds – Buy Tickets
March 7th – International Centre – Bournemouth – Buy Tickets
March 8th – Brighton Centre – Brighton – Buy Tickets
March 9th – Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff – Buy Tickets
March 11th – Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham – Buy Tickets
March 12th – Utilita Arena – Birmingham – Buy Tickets
March 13th – AO Arena – Manchester – Buy Tickets
March 15th – The O2 – London – Buy Tickets
March 16th – Bonus Arena – Hull – Buy Tickets
March 17th – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool – Buy Tickets

Be sure to follow The Wanted and Secret Fangirls to stay up to date on your favorite artists.

The Wanted

The Wanted Are Back!

Leave a comment

WHAT A DAY!!!! The Wanted just announced that they are reuniting after a seven-year hiatus for Tom Parker’s “Inside My Head – The Concert” at Royal Albert Hall in London that will also feature some special guests like One Direction’s Liam Payne! All proceeds from the concert will be split between Stand Up To Cancer and The National Brain Appeal. Highlights from the show stopping concert will air alongside Tom’s Channel 4 documentary following the show.

Tom Parker’s ‘Inside My Head’ – The Concert
20 September 2021 – Royal Albert Hall, UK
Buy Tickets

The guys also surprised fans with another major announcement. They’re releasing “Most Wanted – The Greatest Hits” album on November 12th, 2021 and it’s packed with all of their smash singles like “Glad You Came,” “Chasing The Sun,” “Walks Like Rihanna,” and will include new music from the guys, too! But why stop there? The Wanted are plotting a UK arena tour for 2022! No details have been released for that just yet, but stay tuned because that tour will sell out FAST.

So much exciting news from Tom, Siva, Jay, Nathan, and Max – we can’t stand it! Check out the video announcement from the band’s Instagram below.

Make sure you follow The Wanted and Secret Fangirls to stay up to date with your favorite artists!

Music, Music Video

Nathan Sykes Debuts “Famous” Video

Leave a comment

Nathan Sykes has hands down, one of the most incredible voices we’ve ever heard.   We’ve been counting down the days until the release of his solo album, out November 11th!  He just dropped the music video for his next single from the album, “Famous.”  Nathan always introduces this track as the most personal song that he’s written and his favorite to perform live.  Watch the video below!

Pre-order Nathan Sykes debut album, “Unfinished Business,” on iTunes now!

Be sure to follow Nathan Sykes & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Album Release, Music

Nathan Sykes Announces “Unfinished Business” Track Listing

Leave a comment

It’s been a long time coming but Nathan Sykes debut album, “Unfinished Business”  is almost here!  The album is set to be released on November 4th, 2016 and while the UK gets the chance to pre-order the album first, the US will have to wait a little bit longer as usual.  While we wait, check out the track listing below for “Unfinished Business!”

Nathan Sykes – “Unfinished Business” Track Listing
1. Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
2. Kiss Me Quick
3. Money
4. Freedom
5. Twist
6. I Can’t Be Mad
7. There’s Only One Of You
8. Famous
9. Give It Up (ft. G-Eazy)
10. More Than You’ll Ever Know
11. Over And Over Again
12. I’ll Remember You

Nathan’s new song “Twist” is available as an instant grat track for UK pre-orders and the US gets a special live video of the song from his sold out Gramercy Theater show!  Watch the video below or listen to the single on Spotify.

UK pre-orders are available on iTunes and Amazon.

Be sure to follow Nathan Sykes and Secret Fangirls on Twitter!

Album Release, Music

Nathan Sykes To Release “Unfinished Business” Album November 4th

Leave a comment

It’s hard to believe it’s already been over a year since Nathan Sykes’ epic headlining show in NYC.  (Read our recap here!)  We’ve been eagerly waiting for an album announcement from Nathan ever since, and it’s finally here!  Nathan’s debut solo album, “Unfinished Business,” will be released on November 4th!  WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!!!

Nathan broke the news on his Snapchat and Twitter during a special performance in NYC for some very lucky fans!

Watch the video for Nathan’s latest single, “Give It Up,” below.  You can catch Nathan on tour across the US this Fall with Alessia Cara!  Check out the dates here!

Be sure to follow Nathan Sykes & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Boys We Like, Music, Show Review

Nathan Sykes Makes US Solo Debut With Sold Out Gramercy Theatre Show

1 Comment

Nathan Sykes made his solo US debut with a sold out show at Gramercy Theatre in New York City last night.  Nathan made a name for himself as the youngest and arguably the strongest vocalist in the British boyband, The Wanted which has since disbanded.  After a few minor set backs like vocal surgery, Nathan is ready to take over the pop world!   He’s armed with a velvety smooth voice and a classic sound that even your parents will love.  And trust us, the man can SING.

Nathan Sykes

A few hours before the show started, Nathan had tweeted that he was feeling under the weather and he wasn’t sure if he could even make the show.  But he pulled through and sounded incredible!  Nathan still hit every note and gave 110% into his performance.  You never know what to expect from a debut show where the crowd doesn’t know all the songs, but Nathan had the house dancing from start to finish.  In between songs, Nathan announced his debut solo album will be released in January 2016 in the United States.  We can’t wait to hear recorded versions of our favorite songs from last night like “Twist,” “Freedom,” and “Money.”

Nathan Sykes at Gramercy Theatre NYC July 22nd, 2015
Nathan Sykes at Gramercy Theatre NYC July 22nd, 2015

It was a fitting place for Nathan to launch his solo career.  The Wanted played a show at Gramercy Theatre that was “where it all began,” for the band, as Nathan mentioned during the show.  After last night, we’re sure that this is also the start of something new and exciting and we can’t wait to be along for the ride!   We love Nathan’s 60s rat pack style and sound, and the fact that he plays with a full, 8 piece band, including a horn section.  Oh, and did we mention Nathan can DANCE?   It’s always a question mark whether or not a boyband member can go solo, but we just might have another JT.

nathan sykes

Nathan Sykes at NYC’s Gramercy Theatre July 22nd, 2015
Intro
Twist
Freedom
Earned It (cover)
Over And Over Again
Famous
More Than You’ll Ever Know
Money
Kiss Me Quick

Be sure to pick up a copy of “Kiss Me Quick” on iTunes or Amazon.

Nathan Sykes

Follow Nathan Sykes & Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

Boys We Like, Music, On Tour

Nathan Sykes To Perform at Gramercy Theatre July 22nd!

Leave a comment

If you’ve ever seen The Wanted live, then you know Nathan Sykes can SING.  While we’re still getting over The Wanted’s breakup, we are so excited that Nathan has been working on solo music.  His new single, “Kiss Me Quick,” is a fun, soulful pop track.  Nathan just announced his first US solo show at the Gramercy Theatre in NYC!  Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 19th.  Be ready because these are going to go quick!

nathansykesgramercy

Nathan Sykes
Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
July 22nd at 7pm
Buy Tickets

Watch the video for “Kiss Me Quick” below and pickup a copy of the song on iTunes!

Be sure to follow Nathan Sykes & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Music

Nathan Sykes Debuts “More Than You’ll Ever Know”

Leave a comment

Nathan Sykes from The Wanted (RIP) surprised us all by dropping a new single today!  This is Nathan’s first single since The Wanted announced they were taking an extended break to work on separate projects, and also a nice preview of Nathan’s solo album.

We’re excited for new music from Nathan because he has such an incredible voice.  The track has a retro sound complete with horns and finger snaps in the chorus.  It’s definitely the right musical direction for Nathan’s vocal abilities.  Have you heard him live?  Chills!  Listen to “More Than You’ll Ever Know” below!

Download your own copy of “More Than You’ll Ever Know” for free HERE!

Be sure to follow Nathan Sykes & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for the latest on your favorite artists.

Boy Bands, Boys We Like, Midnight Red

Meet Midnight Red on The Word of Mouth Tour!

Leave a comment

As we told you in January, American boy band Midnight Red are heading out on tour with The Wanted!  The North American leg of the World of Mouth tour kicks off next week in Huntington, NY!   We love Midnight Red because they are a legit boy band, who trained in the school of New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys, when they opened for the NKOTBSB tour in 2011.  (They even have a solid cover of “Step by Step!”)

The boys of Midnight Red announced today they will be doing Meet & Greets each night of the tour, which include priority access into the venue.   Tickets for the meet and greet upgrade go on sale Thursday, April 3rd at 12pm local time.  *Note that you also need to have a ticket to the concert in order to attend the meet & greet.

Check out the tour dates & links to buy the Midnight Red Meet & Greet upgrade below!

And don’t forget to check out our Fangirl Handbook for advice on How to Meet the Band before your show!

THE WANTED Word Of Mouth Tour with Midnight Red
4/8 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/9 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/11 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/12 – Philadelphia, PA – Tower Theatre – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/14 – Boston, MA – House of Blues – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/18 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/19 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/21 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/23 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/26 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/28 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield – Meet & Greet Upgrade
4/29 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/2 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/4 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/5 – Houston, TX – House of Blues – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/7 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/9 – Miami, FL – The Fillmore – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/11 – Tampa, FL – Jannus Landing – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/14 – Columbus, OH – LC Pavil – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/15 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/16 – Kansas City, MO – The Uptown Theatre – Meet & Greet Upgrade
5/17 – Shawnee, OK – Grand Events Center – Meet & Greet Upgrade

Be sure to follow Midnight Red and Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

Header photo via Midnight Red’s Twitter

90s, AJR, Big Time Rush, Boy Bands, Boys We Like, Jonas Brothers, Midnight Red, Music, NKOTB

Show Me the Meaning of Being a Boy Band

9 Comments

It seems like the term “boy band” is being very loosely thrown around these days. Just because a group of young, good-looking men are in a band together, this does NOT make them a boy band.  If you go by this rule, then we’d have to call The Strokes and Vampire Weekend boy bands.  I think we can universally agree that they are not.

So, what exactly is a “boy band” then?  Let’s consult the dictionary!

Boy band (noun):  a group of young men who perform popular songs together and dance as a group.

Now compare this to the definition of a band:

Band (noun): a group of musicians who play music together.

See the difference?  The biggest being that boy bands DANCE.   We’d also add that they tend to dress in matching/similar outfits, and are known for their harmonies.

Just because a group of young, cute guys are in a band, and in many cases being marketed to younger audiences, it does NOT mean they are a boy band.  Now, here are some examples.

NKOTB – Boy band!

Big Time Rush – Boy band!

Backstreet Boys – Boy band!

Jonas Brothers – NOT a boy band!

The Vamps – NOT a boy band!

Midnight Red – Boy band!

5SOS – NOT a boy band!

AJR – NOT a boy band!

NSYNC – Boy band!

Got it?  In summary, being boys in a band does NOT make you a boy band.  Please choose your words wisely.

And if you’re a group of boys in a band, and you don’t dance OR play instruments?  We’re just not sure what to call you.

For example, The Wanted – Props for trying though!  Dancing is hard.