You Me At Six Release 'The Swarm' Video On YouTube After Twitter Fan Challenge

Pop-punk rockers You Me at Six have released ‘The Swarm’ on YouTube – the track they penned for Thorpe Park’s new rollercoaster of the same name – after fans quickly hit a target number of hash-tagged tweets set by the band on their official website.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

Jessie J Reportedly Set To Pen Autobiography

Pop singer-songwriter Jessie J is reportedly set to start penning an autobiography, which will re-tell details of the star’s rise to fame – including life-threatening health scares she suffered as a young child.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

REM Guitarist Peter Buck Reportedly Working On Solo Album

Peter Buck, guitarist of American rockers REM, has reportedly been working on his first ever solo record – just a year on from the mega-famous band’s 2011 break-up.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

Nicki Minaj Teases Fans About 'Starships' Music Video

Flamboyant rap star Nicki Minaj has been teasing fans about the upcoming new music video for new single 'Starships, posting via Twitter a “behind-the-scenes” picture of four men dressed in pink outfits.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

The Hives Back On Track Following 'Terrible Couple Of Years'

Swedish rockers The Hives have revealed that the past couple of years have been a ‘terrible’ time for the band, but are now back on track and hoping to make a much-wanted comeback.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

Keane Promise 'Strangeland' Will Be Full Of Singles

Alternative rockers Keane have confessed that they may have a little too ‘self-indulgent’ on their last record – and promised fans that their new album will contain 10-12 tracks which could all be released as singles.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

Liam Gallagher Defends Decision To Play Oasis Tracks With Beady Eye This Summer

Mancunian rocker Liam Gallagher has defended his decision to play Oasis with his new band Beady Eye, following yesterday’s news that the group, which is almost a direct reincarnation of Oasis, would be performing their tracks at summer gigs this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

Madonna Previews New Track 'Falling Free' - Listen Now

Superstar singer Madonna has revealed another track from her controversially titled forthcoming studio album ‘MDNA’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

The Rolling Stones To Release Tell-All 50th Anniversary Documentary

In celebration of the Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary, The Rolling Stones will be releasing a groundbreaking and eye-opening documentary – which will be the first film to ever trace the evolution of the Rolling Stones’ from 1963-2012.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

Guitarist For Welsh Band The Reasoning Goes Missing

There have been major concerns in the Welsh city of Cardigan after Owain Roberts, guitarist of local band The Reasoning, was reported missing.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

Bruce Springsteen Equals Elvis’ Record For US No.1 Albums

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen has equalled Elvis’ record for Number One albums in the US charts, reaching the top spot for the tenth time in his career. The Boss has toppled London-born songstress Adele from the top spot with his latest effort, ‘Wrecking Ball’.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

The Maccabees Declare Excitement For Reading and Leeds Festival

The Maccabees have expressed their excitement at being named headliners of the NME/Radio 1 Stage at this year’s Reading and Leeds festivals. The Brighton-based five-piece were named alongside At The Drive In and Justice as headliners on the ever-popular second stage, and are prepared to “be all over it” by the time that the August festival arrives.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Justin Bieber Praises One Direction & The Wanted Over US Success

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber has sung the praises of British boybands One Direction and The Wanted after the two groups saw great success in the US iTunes charts.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Doobie Brothers Drummer Michael Hossack Dies Aged 65

Michael Hossack, drummer of super-selling Californian rock icons The Doobie Brothers, sadly passed away on Monday following a long battle with cancer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Beady Eye Will Play Oasis Tracks During Summer Gigs

Liam Gallagher has confirmed that his new group Beady Eye, which consists mostly of ex-Oasis members, will be playing tracks by their old group for the first time when they perform live this summer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

JLS Sign-Up James Bond Stunt Team For UK Tour Preparation

Earlier in the month, we reported that X-Factor boyband JLS had claimed that their up and coming UK tour would be the craziest and most wild yet – with the boys promising fans that the experience would be like The Matrix crossed with magicians David Blaine and Dynamo. Now, we can reveal just how intense the boys really want to get – after it emerged that they’d drafted in a James Bond stunt team for the gigs.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

One Direction To Get US Television Series?

X-Factor boyband One Direction had been absolutely tearing up the pop scene in America as they toured the states with Yankee counterparts Big Time Rush – with one Canadian newspaper even reporting that Harry Styles and co. were outshining the US group. Now, it seems that they’ve impressed the country so much that they may be in the run in for their own US TV show – with one source revealing that it was ‘definitely being talked about’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

First Three Dio Albums To Be Reissued As Special Deluxe Editions

The first three Dio albums, ‘Holy Diver’, ‘The Last in Line’ and ‘Sacred Heart’, are due to be reissued as special Deluxe Editions on 19th March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Feeder Announce Release Of New Single 'Children Of The Sun'

Feeder’s new single 'Children Of The Sun' will be released on 30th April as a download and on 7" vinyl. It’s the second single from their forthcoming album 'Generation Freakshow' due 23rd April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Marilyn Manson Releases New Single 'No Reflection' Ahead Of New Album Release - Listen Now

Industrial metal-head Marilyn Manson has released his new single ‘No Reflection’ this week, as he continues to upend the mainstream with every new release.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Blood Red Shoes Announce 'Cold' Release Details & Tour Dates

Brighton-based double act Blood Red Shoes have announced the release details of both their new album and single, as well as an April and May UK tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

The Subways Reveal Details Of New Single 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'

Indie rock three-piece The Subways have announced that the third single to be taken from their 2011 album ‘Money & Celebrity’ will be ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’, which will get a release on May 7th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

David Lee Roth Breaks-Up Fight At Van Halen Gig

Van Halen’s David Lee Roth has become the latest rockstar to break-up a fight using his onstage presence and microphone – following on from Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl’s epic removal of a fighting fan back in July last year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Ronnie Wood, Van Morrison, Tom Jones, Hugh Laurie & More Confirmed For Bluesfest 2012

Following the runaway success of BluesFest 2011, which saw more than 16,000 music fans attend concerts by some of the biggest names in blues, jazz and soul, the festival returns to the UK this summer for a 10-day celebration of music. In response to the widespread popularity of last year’s event, the 2012 festival will increase in size and scale with BluesFest Manchester introduced to complement its southern counterpart.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Yes Sir Boss Announce Details Of Debut EP 'Desperation State'

Yes Sir Boss, the first band signed to Joss Stone's new label Stone'd Records, are to release their ‘Desperation State’ EP on 7th Mary. Blending hooks, offbeat rhythms and epic riffs, 'Desperation State' encompasses elements of everything from ska, roots and reggae, to jazz, funk and indie.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Nicki Minaj To Take On Jay-Z For Biggest Hip-Hop Mogul

Rapper-singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj has sent out a warning message to hip-hop star and Jay-Z – claiming that she’s after his position as the biggest rap kingpin.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Gossip Announce Release Of New Album 'A Joyful Noise'

Indie rock three-piece Gossip have are back with their fifth studio album ‘A Joyful Noise’, which is set to be released on May 14th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

The Camden Crawl Announces Over 50 New Live Acts Including Glasvegas, Futureheads & Gaz Coombes

The Camden Crawl 2012 has announced over 50 new live acts to this year's live music, arts, comedy, performing arts and interactive bank holiday weekend's celebrations. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

The All-American Rejects Release New Single 'Kids In The Street' - Listen Now

Rock four-piece The All-American Rejects have now released the title track to their upcoming 4th studio album ‘Kids in the Street’, which is getting a release on March 26th later this month.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

'Perfect Music Is Boring', Says The Black Keys' Patrick Carney

Patrick Carney, drummer of Ohio-based rockers The Black Keys, has claimed that people have ‘lost their ear’ for raw, rough music – and that too many people are creating ‘boring’ songs which sound like they could be ‘played in an elevator’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012

The Plea Gear Up For Release Of Debut Single ‘Oh Ah Yay’ - Listen Now

Indie rockers The Plea will be releasing their debut single ‘Oh Ah Yay’ this April, a track which you can listen to by clicking here.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Liam Gallagher Flicks V Sign At Radio Station - Because They Play His Brothers Tracks

Liam and Noel Gallagher are apparently no closer to ending their intense sibling rivalry – after Liam reportedly flicked his trademark V-sign after turning up at a radio station for an interview – only to hear them playing Noel’s music.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Chase & Status Announce Release Of New Live DVD 'Live At Brixton Academy’

2011 saw Chase & Status release their sophomore album 'No More Idols' which notched up half a million album sales and over 1 million single sales. It didn’t leave the top 40 for 35 weeks and is now approaching double Platinum, establishing them as the biggest selling breakthrough band in the UK last year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Mark Ronson Claims Katy B Is The Best Young London Singer Since Lily Allen

Producer, DJ, musician and all-round talent Mark Ronson has claimed that ‘On a Mission’ singer Katy B ‘reps London harder’ than any artist since Lily Allen burst on to the music scene a number of years ago.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan: 'The Music Industry Has Been Taken Over By 'Poseurs'

Billy Corgan, frontman of Chicago rockers The Smashing Pumpkins, has claimed that the music industry has been taken over by ’poseurs’ - who are all obsessed with being famous rather than making good music.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Miles Kane Reveals Details Of New 'First Of My Kind' EP

Miles Kane, one of the major success stories of 2011, has announced details of new EP 'First of My Kind’ in support of Record Store Day.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Kasabian Claim Reading & Leeds Festival Crowd Will 'Come Alive' When They Walk Onstage

Leicester-based rockers Kasabian have claimed that when they walk onstage at this year’s Reading and Leeds Festivals, the whole place ‘will come alive’ – and they’ll ‘thrive off it’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Sir Tom Jones: 'Simon Cowell Not Fit To Judge Talent'

Legendary Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones has claimed that Simon Cowell, the man behind massive television shows The X-Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, is not fit to judge anybody’s singing talent – as he’s never sung live onstage himself.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Adele Producer To Record EP With Unsigned Artist – Leading Music Site Launches New Academy

Leading music site Unsigned Band Reviewhas announced a nationwide new talent initiative called Emerging Icons Academy and a complete relaunch of the site as the first comprehensive Music Industry social network.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Breathe Carolina To Release Hit Single 'Blackout' On 2nd April

Denver’s Breathe Carolina - David Schmitt and Kyle Even – are enjoying continued success with their third full-length studio album 'Hell Is What You Make It' as the first single 'Blackout' climbs to Number Eighteen on the US Top 40 Chart and was certified gold last week.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Susan Boyle Claims Fans Will Be 'Excited' & 'Intrigued' By New Musical

Scottish superstar singer Susan Boyle, who gained fame through her 2009 appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, has claimed that the up and coming musical ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ ‘has everything’ - and will have fans ‘excited and intrigued’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Gotye Surprised At 'Somebody That I Used To Know' Success

Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye has confessed that he almost completely gave up working on ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’, after trying to fine-tune and perfect the track for around two years – and that he totally didn't expect the success the track achieved.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Keane Announce Release Of New Single 'Silenced By The Night' - Listen Now

Keane have announced they will release new song 'Silenced By The Night' on 30th April 2012. This is the first single to be taken from their fourth studio album 'Strangeland', released on 7th May 2012, through Island Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Katy Perry Teases New Tracks 'Wide Awake' & 'Dressin' Up' - Listen Now

Californian superstar Katy Perry has unveiled previews of two brand new tracks today, which will feature on ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection’ – the extended re-release of her previously album ‘Teenage Dream’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Rival Sons Release 'Pressure And Time' Redux Edition CD/DVD

'Pressure And Time', the critically-acclaimed breakthrough album from Californian blues-rockers Rival Sons, is available now as a special CD/DVD Redux edition.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Green Day Confirm First Live Dates Of 2012 - UK Tour On The Way?

Punk rock icons Green Day have announced their first appearances of 2012, ahead of their theatrical run of ‘American Idiot’ musical dates in the UK this October.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

The Human League To Release Two-Disc Deluxe Reissue Of 'Dare!' Album & 'Fascination' EP

The Human League are to release a two-disc deluxe reissue of their seminal 1981 album 'Dare!' and follow-up EP 'Fascination' on Monday 4th June.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Arctic Monkeys New Song 'Electricity' Set For Record Store Day Release

Indie rockers Arctic Monkeys have unveiled a brand new song – which they’re planning to release in support of Record Store Day later this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Laura Wright Flies Flag For The Commonwealth With Diamond Jubilee Song

Laura Wright, dubbed as ‘Britain’s most exciting new soprano’, will be flying the flag for the Commonwealth this year – as her new Diamond Jubilee song ‘Strong as One’ was mentioned by the Queen during her Commonwealth Day Message.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Thin Lizzy Deluxe Reissue Albums 'Nightlife' & 'Fighting'

Thin Lizzy, one of rock music’s most recognisable names, exploded onto the scene with a fresh sound, look and attitude. Lead by the incomparable Phil Lynott, the band reached many peaks and influenced generations of musicians with classic tracks such as 'Jailbreak', 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Still In Love With You', 'Cold Sweat', 'Emerald' and 'Don’t Believe A Word'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012