Billy Lockett has confirmed a run of UK and Ireland tour dates for October and November.

Sam Smith has added extra London and Manchester dates to his autumn UK tour. 

Band Of Skulls will hit the road in November for a headline tour of the UK.

The Pogues will head to Bristol's Summer Series in June, with the stars of the Big Reunion TV show also set to headline a date at the city's Harbourside.

David Gray has unveiled Back In The World, the first single from his forthcoming album.

Paul Weller will play T In The Park this summer, along with Wilko Johnson and Soul II Soul.

Reel Big Fish have added a show at Liverpool's O2 Academy to their schedule.

The War On Drugs will play a short run of UK shows in November.

Avicii and Calvin Harris have been confirmed for the latest edition of Electric Daisy Carnival UK.

Scar The Martyr, the metal outfit led by former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison, have parted ways with singer Henry Derek Bonner.

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Linkin Park will roll out their new album, 'The Hunting Party', on June 16.

Gary Numan will warm up for his appearance at Sonisphere with a show at Preston's 53 Degrees.

The Dillinger Escape Plan have released a surprise new song, Happiness Is A Smile.

When the Afghan Whigs returned from the wilderness in 2012, ostensibly for a series of shows celebrating their magnificent back catalogue, it was only the most optimistic of fans who seriously expected a new album from the band to emerge. It is probably reasonable to say, then, that 'Do To The Beast' has even more pressure on its shoulders than your average comeback release. I’m not sure any fan of the band could cope with a record ruining their sizeable legacy.

It’s always exciting to discover a band that lets you indulge your base musical desires. Pup are one of those bands, and their self-titled debut album is one to be sweated along to at a packed show, one to be screamed along to until your breath gives out.

After Kate Bush stormed to the summit of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart last week, the crown has passed to a familiar face. Michael Buble, who spent plenty of time at the top in 2013, is back again thanks to sales for his forthcoming arena tour, which will stop in Newcastle, Leeds, Belfast and London.

Eels have released a music video to accompany their new single, Mistakes Of My Youth.

Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook have added a second show at London's Union Chapel to their The At Odds Couple Tour.

Richie Sambora has announced shows in Dublin and Belfast for the summer.

Billy Corgan has revealed details of the forthcoming reissue of Smashing Pumpkins' 'Adore'.