Following the announcement of a string of winter UK shows, Pulled Apart By Horses have been confirmed for European dates as part of Dr. Martens’ Stand For Something tour.

Prides have upgraded their Glasgow show from Oran Mor to the Arches, with extra tickets on sale now.

Young Guns have confirmed a show at London's Madame Jojo's.

“It's an awesome event and to have such massive bands playing in the valleys of south Wales just shows what can be done,” Adam Williams, frontman of Breathe In The Silence, said. His band will take to the stage at Merthyr Rock on Sunday, helping to open proceedings prior to the arrival of Taking Back Sunday, Reel Big Fish, Anti-Flag and local favourites the Blackout.

Isaiah Dreads has announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Islington in London.

Björk has posted a new trailer for her Biophilia concert film.

Chvrches have confirmed a second Glasgow Barrowland show for their autumn live run.

Jamie T has added a second Glasgow Barrowlands show to his Carry on the Grudge Tour.

Alt-J will play their biggest headline show to date at London’s O2 Arena on January 24, 2015.

Example has confirmed a 30-date tour of the UK for October and November this year.

The Black Keys have posted a new video for Weight Of Love, the opening song from their recent ‘Turn Blue’ album.

Kaiser Chiefs have added further shows to their 2015 live schedule. Kaiser Chiefs Tickets are on sale at 9am today, August 15, priced at £27.50, plus fees.

Jamie T has announced dates for his 2014 Carry On The Grudge Tour. Jamie T Tickets are on sale at 9am today, August 15, priced at £19.50 (£22.50 in London), plus fees.

Billy Idol will return to the live stage later this year, announcing three UK shows for November. Billy Idol Tickets are on sale at 9am today, August 15, priced at £37.50 (£39.50 in London), plus fees.

Biffy Clyro have lined up three special shows at Glasgow's Barrowlands this winter. Biffy Clyro Tickets are on sale at 9am today, August 15, priced at £35.00, plus fees.

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Machine Head have announced details of their long awaited eighth studio album, 'Bloodstone & Diamonds', which is due later this year. 

Joel Gion, best known as the tambourinist for psych-rockers the Brian Jonestown Massacre, will play a series of solo shows next month.

There’s a scene in High Fidelity where Barry, the portly music snob, tears a strip off an Echo And The Bunnymen fan. “How about the Jesus and Mary Chain?” he spits. “They picked up where your precious Echo left off and you’re sitting around complaining about no more Echo albums.”

We Were Promised Jetpacks will release their third album, 'Unravelling', on October 6 via FatCat records.

Cultivating an air of mystery used to be a hell of a lot easier than it is now. To do so these days takes time, patience and an appreciation of the long game, not to mention faith in your record to underpin it. ‘LP1’, FKA Twigs’ full-length debut, has bubbled up in recent months through a potent brew of hype and ambiguity, becoming a journo byword for everything a little weird and exciting. And has it delivered on that promise? Yes, but perhaps not in the manner we initially expected it to.