Gene have announced plans to release deluxe editions of their most popular albums.

LA-based collective Grouplove have announced details of their new single Ways To Go, which will be released on January 6 via Canvasback/Atlantic Records. 

Mary J Blige has revealed the video for her take on Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

The National have unveiled their contribution to the soundtrack of the upcoming Hunger Games movie, Catching Fire.

Italian prog icons Goblin have announced a handful of dates for a UK visit in February 2014.

British folk-rock outfit Martin Stephenson and the Daintees have revealed details of a 2014 UK tour.

Australian metalcore outfit Capture the Crown have cancelled their UK tour, having parted ways with their label Sumerian Records.

Euphoric folk band Bellowhead have announced two special anniversary shows for April 2014, confirming visits to Manchester's Bridgewater Hall and London's Royal Albert Hall.

With a move to four stages and the event’s most impressive bill to date making the build-up to Damnation 2013 one of genuine fervour, it could be said that the pressure was on the annual Leeds-based event more than ever this year.

Of Montreal have announced a string of brand new UK and European tour dates for February 2014. 

Tribes have confirmed that they are to go their separate ways. The Camden-based indie band released two full-lengths, 'Baby' and 'Wish To Scream', after forming in 2010.

After a run of live shows with The Family Rain this month, Darlia will embark on their debut headline tour of the UK starting next month.

Think of the most terrifying nightmare you've ever had. Revel in the horror, bask in the madness. Clowns, haunted houses, murderers – whatever. It's doesn't make sense, does it? It's utterly petrifying and you don't fully understand why. If you were to bottle up that tumult of terror and grind it through a mixing desk, Septicflesh would be the sonic result.

If you’ve happened across any of Jessie’s J’s current arena shows, you may have noticed a little dose of Californian sunshine nestled at the start of the bill. Olivia Somerlyn has landed on this side of the pond and is doing a mighty fine job of enjoying her stay.

Jake Bugg, Bastille and AlunaGeorge will turn out at London's Eventim Apollo on December 20 in aid of Crisis.

Lady Gaga has been confirmed for the second night of Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball, with Dizzee Rascal also joining the bill at London's O2 Arena on December 8.

Eminem’s brand new album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2’ is looking set to take home the prize of the fastest-selling album of 2013, according to reports.

American superstar Lady Gaga has apparently signed up to become the first artist to sing in space.

Fun Lovin’ Criminals star Huey Morgan apparently wasn’t lovin’ the fun during an appearance on Never Mind the Buzzcocks this week, storming off stage after smashing his mug live on air.

Julian Casablancas - frontman of garage rock icons the Strokes - has announced his first solo dates of 2014.