The Black Queen will play a trio of UK shows in September.

Delain will head to the UK and Ireland for a run of shows this November.

Stefan Babcock first met Norman on the day his friend Mabu died. They became pretty close. Afterwards, in the right light, he saw something of Mabu still burning in Norman’s tiny chest. Stefan plays guitar and sings in the Toronto punk band PUP. Norman was a chameleon. Mabu was a ‘97 Toyota Camry.

Last year was a difficult one for the frontmen of Modern Baseball. Jake Ewald suffered the loss of his grandfather, while Brendan Lukens dealt with depression. Both struggled with life on the road in band on the rise. ‘Holy Ghost’ sees them exploring these issues in typically honest style.

We Are Scientists have joined the bill for Down To The Woods festival.

On the surface, it appears that we don’t know much about Baby in Vain. We know that guitarists Lola Hammerich and Andrea Thuesen and drummer Benedicte Pierleoni are all under 25 and from Copenhagen. We know they don’t have a bass player. But, in reality, all you really need to know is that they play squalling grunge of the goosebump-inducing variety and that, one EP in, they’re already a formidable proposition.

Gavin James has lined up a show at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire this autumn. 

Gojira have unveiled a video for Silvera.

InMe and the Dirty Youth are among the new acts announced for Download festival.

Craig David has shared his new single, One More Time.

Paul Simon has added a Dublin date to his tour plans.

Architects will hit the road for a UK tour this autumn.

Union J will tour the UK this autumn.

Catfish And The Bottlemen have shared a new song, Twice.

Mark Ronson and CeeLo Green will perform as part of the Autism Rocks' A Tribute To Prince event this summer in London.

John Berry, who was one of the founding members of Beastie Boys, has died aged 52.

James Bay, Jamie Lawson and Damon Albarn were among the winners at the Ivor Novello awards.

Disney on Ice brings its new Frozen production to UK arenas this autumn and winter. Disney On Ice Presents: Frozen Tickets are on general sale at 9am today, priced from £18.00/£25.00/£27.00 plus fees.

Jack Whitehall has announced details of his biggest ever tour in early 2017. Jack Whitehall Tickets are on general sale at 9am today, priced from £20.00/£25.50 plus fees.

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe will hit the road together this winter. Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Tickets are on sale at 9am today, priced from £35.00/£40.00 plus fees.