MGMT will return to the UK for a short run of dates in October.

Jay Z will release a surprise new album on July 4.

Rod Stewart has added a second date at London's O2 Arena to his September tour.

American superstars 30 Seconds To Mars will hit the UK and Ireland for a string of arena dates in November.

Bob Geldof will take his reformed Boomtown Rats on a UK tour in October and November.

Metal legends Iron Maiden will round off their European tour with a one-off show at London's O2 Arena on August 3.

London-based electronic music duo Goldfrapp have announced a one-off gig in Bristol’s Trinity today, which will act as a warm-up for their other summer live shows - including Lovebox and their Somerset House gig.

Aerosmith stars Steven Tyler and Joe Perry were among names inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame on Thursday night.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons have postponed four of their up and coming UK tour dates - but his two London gigs will still go ahead as planned.

Pixies have confirmed the exit of bass player Kim Deal.

Finnish battle metal mob Turisas have lined-up a UK tour for October.

Aussie prog-rockers Karnivool have announced a UK tour today, as well as a brand new album and single.

Following on from our recent preview of Enei’s up and coming ‘Liberation’ EP, the Russian dnb maestro has unveiled the brand new music video for ‘Headtop’.

Pop punk outfit You Me at Six have revealed that they’re making a huge announcement on Monday - meaning we could be on the verge of another tour.

Rockness continues to carve out its own niche, and this year it re-established its position as Scotland's premier dance music festival after a more open field last year. Basement Jaxx and Fatboy Slim were at the forefront of things and proved to be a big draw at a festival capable of providing something different.

Motionless In White will follow up their appearance at Download Festival with a string of UK and Ireland shows in September.

Bury Tomorrow will hit the road in September and October for a number of UK dates. 

English alt-rockers Editors have unveiled the brand new music video for their track ‘The Weight’.

Some bands are destined never to be remembered. While others take attention they scarcely deserve, some must lurk on the edge of the spotlight, destined to be ignored despite their accomplishments. When it comes to the American post-hardcore scene, Boysetsfire are one of a number of bands who have a right to feel hard done by. 

Gogol Bordello will bring their legendary live show to the UK in December.