Pop boyband JLS have announced that they’re recording their Greatest Hits Farewell tour.

Welsh Music Foundation will again curate a series of industry seminars during Cardiff's Swn Festival. The collection of guest speakers and industry focused panels will sit alongside the impressive line up already announced. Open to anyone, with or without a festival wristband, the seminars are designed to offer advice, guidance and inspiration to anyone working in, or planning to get into the music industry in Wales covering topics such as diversity, payment for your recorded work, pressures on local music scenes and access to funding. 

Mumford & Sons and The Vaccines pitched in to perform as John Fogerty’s backing-band over the weekend, for a surprise performance in Florida.

Scar the Martyr, Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison's new project, have shared their first official music video for Blood Host.

Following the release of her comeback single Roar, Katy Perry has today revealed the second track to be lifted from new album 'Prism'.

In anticipation of Touche Amore's new album 'Is Survived By', Pitchfork are streaming the album in its entirety right now ahead of its release on September 23.

US folk rock star Ben Taylor has opened up about his forthcoming new album ‘Listening’.

Folk songstress Laura Marling has released the music video for her latest single Devil's Resting Place, taken from her current Mercury Prize nominated album 'Once I Was An Eagle'

Following months of speculation, superstar Britney Spears has announced a two-year residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

US rap star J Cole has announced dates for his 'What Dreams May Come' UK tour.

Disclosure are working on new music with legendary Chic guitarist and songwriter Nile Rodgers.

Legendary rock trio Rush have unveiled details for their first new recording since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year. 'Rush: Clockwork Angels Tour', a new live album and DVD will be released on November 18.

British heavy metal legends Saxon have announced the release of a new album, 'Unplugged and Strung Up', a collection of alternative takes on classic favourites.

The Dismemberment Plan have confirmed dates for their first UK tour in 12 years. 

Nashville rockers Kings of Leon are streaming their brand new album ‘Mechanical Bull’ ahead of its release later this month.

Duologue will release their new double a-side single Talk Shop / Gift Horse on October 7 via Killing Moon Records. Check out Duologue's Soundcloud for a listen.

Katy B has confirmed a show at London's XOYO for October 1 and unveiled a new track, 5AM, which will form part of her forthcoming new album.

Having already sold out their first ever headline tour, London Grammar have announced dates for a new tour in early 2014, with Lancashire electro duo Bondax joining them as special guests on all dates.

Scar The Martyr, the new project unveiled by Slipknot drum legend and songwriting mainstay Joey Jordison, have been added to the Alice In Chains UK tour in November.

There comes a time when even legends have to hang up their spurs. Or, in Elton John’s case, the spangly jackets. Luckily, though, ‘The Diving Board’ proves that there are plenty of chapters yet to be written in this particular story.