Joe McElderry, winner of the sixth series of the UK's X Factor, has announced dates for his mammoth 'Set Your Soul Alive' UK tour.

Two of America’s biggest stars, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, have worked on a track together, and its producer has described it as ‘iconic’.

Gem Archer, guitarist for Manchester rockers Beady Eye, will be back in time for the band’s forthcoming UK tour, according to a new statement.

Birdy has posted two brand new live performance videos on her YouTube channel. One track – Light Me Up – has never been heard anywhere before.

John Newman, who has already scored two Number 1 singles with the Rudimental anthem “Feel The Love”, which he co-wrote and fronted, and his chart-topping debut solo single “Love Me Again”, has announced a special show in his hometown of Settle, Yorkshire. On October 3 John will play to an intimate audience at Settle’'s Victoria Hall.

MGMT have confessed that they’re ‘not sure’ they would listen to the material on their upcoming eponymous album, having made a rather strange change in style over the past couple of years.

Las Vegas rockers the Killers have hinted that they’ll be putting on a special 10th anniversary gig, having revealed that there’s some ‘big news’ coming soon.

Brian McFadden has unveiled his new track Time To Save Our Love, which is set to be released on September 29.

Glamour Of The Kill have revealed the first official video to be taken from forthcoming album ‘Savages’.

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Jonny Lang has announced that he will return to the UK in 2014 following his sold-out October show at London's Borderline.

Apparently, Pixies don't care that not everyone likes surprises. The rejuvenated band released 'EP-1' under the cover of darkness on Tuesday morning, slipping it onto the internet with the fanfare usually associated with a particularly rainy village fête.

Arctic Monkeys are currently streaming their new album 'AM' over at iTunes ahead of its release.

Glastonbury boss Michael Eavis has revealed that the three 2014 headliners are bands who have never played at the festival before.

Prince's new, highly-anticipated single, Breakfast Can Wait, is available today digitally worldwide, distributed via Kobalt Label Services.

Legendary Japanese rock guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei has confirmed plans for his upcoming international tour this November. Hotei will play three exclusive shows in total: November 3 at The Lido Berlin, November 9 at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, and November 14 at Highline Ballroom in New York.

Ministry of Sound has sued Spotify for copyright infringement, with the case relating to playlists created on the music streaming platform.

O Emperor are out to broaden their horizons. The Irish five-piece have already found success at home, including an Irish Album of the Year nod for their debut ‘Hither Thither’, but they’re now ready to make a name for themselves in the UK and beyond.

Classic Rock Magazine are to publish a special Motorhead fanpack edition for the release of the band's new album 'Aftershock'.

Gabrielle, one of the UK’s best-loved singer-songwriters, is set to return with a new single, album and a new record deal.

Rising UK rockers Western Sand have been confirmed as the opening band on Black Star Riders' UK and Ireland tour later this year.