The '90s are so hot right now. At every turn, Madchester revivalists are battling for space with Sonic Youth-aping indie rockers. Amid the chaos, Lemuria have pieced together a jigsaw of influences from the decade's alt-rock and emo explosions, repurposing them into their own charming, off-kilter tunes.

When entertainment website Sick Chirpse set up a competition to win a pair of tickets to Boomtown Fair, which kicked off yesterday, they didn't expect someone to try and scam their winner out of their tickets.

Following the limited vinyl release of ‘It Is Only You’ this spring, the Sunshine Underground have confirmed dates for a mini tour of the UK, featuring seven dates that climax at London’s XOYO venue on November 27.

Basement Jaxx recently announced the release of their new single, What A Difference Your Love Makes, introducing the vocals of folk-soul artist Sam Brookes

Tom Odell will release his new single Grow Old With Me on September 9, on ITNO/Columbia Records. The track is the next to be taken from his Number 1 selling album ‘Long Way Down’, which was released last month.

Brooklyn-born hip hop artist Fabolous has announced that he will be touring the UK in September. The tour will see him perform a four night run across Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London from September 7-10.

Sammy Hagar has launched a series of premieres for Knockdown Dragout - the anthemic lead track from his highly-anticipated upcoming rock collaborations album, 'Sammy Hagar and Friends' - with a high-octane performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Mississippi’s brightest new export, the Weeks, have announced details of their return to UK. The band will take in twelve shows, starting in Brighton on October 16 and finishing in Manchester on October 29. 

This gig should have been a crowning moment for Killswitch Engage. Having returned to action with original vocalist Jesse Leach, it seemed that the band's well-deserved headline slot at Hevy Fest was another step towards grander things. Alas, Hevy was then downgraded to a single day event at Brixton Academy. A bit of a blow, but still, so far, so good. Brixton's a colossal deal for most bands, especially ones within the heavier realms of music. It's not too shabby, let's put it that way.

For a man who's been pronounced dead three times over, Al Jourgensen seems to be doing alright. Since resurrecting his industrial hellchild Ministry in 2011, he has spent the majority of his time touring in support of the ravenous 'Relapse' record. A stop at Wacken 2012 served as one of the final shows of the trek. The gig, captured here in glorious high-definition and 5:1 stereo sound, also proved to be one of guitarist Mike Scaccia's last with the band before his tragic death.

Enter Shikari will debut their new dance project, Shikari Sound System, with an intimate show at London's Electrowerkz on August 21.

HMV will return to their flagship store on Oxford Street in London, a shop which originally opened over 90 years ago.

Jessie J has opened up about her new single It's My Party, revealing that it was inspired by 'haters' and that it represents what she's 'about'.

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga has asked her fans to avoid the leaked demo version of her track 'Aura' - which we reported on yesterday - and help take down links to the track that are online right now.

Former Disney star Hilary Duff has announced plans to return to the music game.

Alter Bridge have shared their brand new single, Addicted To Pain, online.

Sheffield outfit Drenge have revealed the rather grisly music video for their new single Face Like a Skull, set for release on August 26, following-up the August 19 release of their eponymous debut album.

Katy Perry has released yet another promo video clip, teasing her new single Roar.

At 11:11am this morning, Naughty Boy released an interactive album sampler that allows fans the chance to exclusively hear previews of each track on his upcoming album – 'Hotel Cabana'.

After an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to the 90+ shows played so far on his ‘Story of Light 2013 Tour’, virtuoso guitarist Steve Vai will continue the tour with an additional run of UK dates.