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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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This spring, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music gave everyone around the world the opportunity to be a part of Michael Jackson’s video legacy with The Behind the Mask Project.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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'Gritpop' UK band Brother have announced details of a new UK tour set for September.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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German pyromaniac nu-metal crazies, with their trademark futuristic garb and a stage show that include flames, lasers and gimmicks galore, are heading to the UK in 2012 for the first time since their three sold out shows in February last year.
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Music News
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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A new song by Kanye West has surfaced online today. Entitled ‘Mama’s Boyfriend’, the track is an emotional departure for the ‘Monster’ rapper which sees him getting nostalgic over a bold piano line.
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Music News
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Kaiser Chiefs have released the official tracklisting for their latest album, 'The Future Is Medieval'. The Leeds five-piece recently released their fourth studio album in an innovative fashion, allowing fans to choose their favourite 10 tracks out of a potential 20 to form their own personal LP.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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The Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy has cleared up rumours that the band are soon to break-up. The rumours began after Meloy declared that the band would be taking a “long haitus” following the promotion cycle for their Number One album ‘The King is Dead’.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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U2 have spoken about their future plans, claiming that a new album will not be ready until mid-2012 at the earliest. Guitarist the Edge and bassist Adam Clayton spoke about recent developments with the band during an interview with Rolling Stone, where both members validated rumours that a new release from the Glastonbury headliners is unlikely before next autumn.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Sonisphere this year saw three of its acts receive awards at last night’s Meta Hammer Golden Gods Awards, which took place at the O2’s Indigo venue, hot off the back of Thursday’s Kerrang! Awards, which also saw three victories for Sonisphere.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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A series of short films created by Seamus Murphy to accompany each song on PJ Harvey’s ‘Let England Shake’ album will screen at festivals in the UK this summer.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Following the recent release of their much acclaimed new album 'Union Black' and one of the performances of the weekend at this weekend's Download Festival, Skindred have Won the "Best Live act award" at this years Golden God Awards at the O2 last night.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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‘Up Up Up’ is to be the debut release from the Deep South’s ebullient purveyors of melody, rhythm and anomalous harmonies, Givers. ‘Up Up Up’, which comes from Givers debut album ‘In Light’, will be released on July 18th on Glassnote (Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, Kele, Two Door Cinema Club, The Temper Trap) in the US and Island Records in the UK.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Due to popular demand Katy B has added an extra London date as part of her Autumn UK tour. Katy will now play two shows at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th October. Support throughout the tour will come from various members of the Rinse FM family, details to follow.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Kissy Sell Out, born Thomas Bisdee, is already an established DJ on BBC Radio 1, presenting a regular slot on Thursday nights with what is described as "Jump up Rock and Rave".
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Hot on the heels of the release of Funeral For A Friend’s critically-acclaimed fifth studio album ‘Welcome Home Armageddon’ earlier this year, the band have announced a new crop of headline dates in October in addition to the UK festivals they are slated for over the summer.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Lil Wayne has written his own sequel to Eminem’s hit single ‘Stan’, released over a decade ago in 2000. In the unofficial sequel, which has been titled ‘Dear Anne’, the rapper pens a letter to ‘Anne’, his number one fan.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Katy B has revealed that she plans to write new songs while touring Ibiza this summer. The ‘Lights On’ singer reached Number Two in the UK albums chart with her debut effort ‘On A Mission’, but has confirmed that she will not rush into recording her tricky sophomore album.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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The former manager of ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger has claimed that the controversial decision to replace Cheryl Cole on the US version of the ‘X Factor’ was entirely staged by Cowell and the show’s producers.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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The Darkness guitarist Dan Hawkins has discussed the difficulties which his brother Justin faced over the years before the band’s initial break up, claiming that the lead singer would be dead if it were not for his intervention.
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Features
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Chills and thrills certainly seemed to be the order of the day at the rock extravaganza that was Download 2011. Despite hosting one of the hottest line-ups on the heavy music calendar, the Donington event was noticeably cooler than usual thanks to an icy breeze that was doing its best to send the throngs of attending metallers running for their sleeping bags. However, the occasionally inhospitable weather at this year’s festival was far from enough to put a dampener on the event, which saw Linkin Park and Def Leppard both returning to top an outstanding bill of metal that yet again proved to appeal to the nu and old school alike.
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Music Reviews
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
Written by V O'Hagan
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Already hotly-tipped by teen magazines and with a single that’s been b-listed on Radio 2, Scarlette Fever has arrived with her debut album ‘Medication Time’.
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