The Menzingers currently occupy a lovely spot in the music world. They're strangers to the average man on the street, but the Pennsylvanian punks just sold out another UK tour off the back of their 2012 collection, 'On The Impossible Past', and were greeted by raucous singalongs at every turn.

’30 Rock’ star and ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member Tracy Morgan has unfortunately announced that he can no longer commit to his planned UK tour in October due to unforeseen filming commitments. 

Avril Lavigne has released a lyric video for Rock 'n' Roll, the new single from her forthcoming self-titled studio album.

US singer-songwriter John Mayer recently teamed up with pop princess Katy Perry to record a new track, Who You Love. With the duo making no attempts to hide their rekindled relationship, the track appears to have leaked online.

Basement Jaxx  are all set to release their new single, the ecstatically buoyant What A Difference Your Love Makes. Penned by the duo, with a hand from Chicago house legend DJ Sneak, and introducing the vocals of Sam Brookes, the single is out September 30 and comes backed with the tropical rhythms of Mermaid Of Salinas.

Some shadows are longer than others. The one cast by Arctic Monkeys over the Sheffield music scene is somewhat all-consuming, with Alex Turner and his indie heroes still the talk of the town seven years on from their debut.

Stereoboard are sad to report that drummer and co-founder of the Charlatans, Jon Brookes, has died following a long fight with cancer.

Canadian indie-rockers Arcade Fire could be set to make a big announcement next month, after the Instagram page behind the recent 'Reflektor' guerilla graffiti campaign posted some cryptic messages. 

London indie-rockers Spector have announced a mammoth UK tour for October and November.

It appears that White Hills are no longer prepared to pull any punches. Their psych ramblings have always had a solid dose of Hawkwind’s proto-metal heaviness, and a fair dollop of their distinctive space rock tropes as well. ‘So You Are... So You’ll Be’, though, takes things to another level on both fronts.

With just over two weeks to go until Reading and Leeds Festivals welcome Early Entry ticket holders, excitement is at fever pitch and now Reading Festival is completely sold out! 

Metal, punk and hardcore have been cohabiting for some time, certainly since thrash reared its head in the early ‘80s, and it’s also been a good while since critics and artists alike began to roll their eyes instead of attempting to categorise the myriad sub genres.

Lisa Stansfield has announced a handful of UK dates to coincide with the release of her new album 'Seven'.

The Pretty Reckless have cancelled their forthcoming European tour, including a headline show at London's Electric Ballroom and appearances at Reading and Leeds.

Haim have continued to build towards the release of their debut album with a new video for The Wire. 'Days Are Gone' is set for release on September 30, with previous singles Falling, Don’t Save Me and Forever set to join The Wire on the tracklisting. 

The Cribs have revealed details of a special end of year show at Leeds' O2 Academy.

Panic! At The Disco have revealed the artwork for their latest record, 'Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!'.

World-beating boyband One Direction managed to pick up an impressive four Teen Choice Awards at the ceremony last night, with Harry Styles grabbing an extra two of his own.

X Factor star Cher Lloyd has announced that her new single will be I Wish.

American superstar Katy Perry has opened up about her latest single Roar - revealing that it was inspired by her recent therapy.