Event Rater Shortlisted For The Event Technology Awards 2013

Event Rater Ltd, a startup company based in Llandaff, Cardiff, has been shortlisted as one of ten companies competing for the ‘Best New Event Technology Startup’ award at the Event Technology Awards 2013. The judging panel, lead by Jon Bentley former host of Channel 5’s The Gadget Show, were tasked with shortlisting ten companies from an initial list of 28.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Release Date Set For 'The X Factor: 10 Years Of Hits' Album

Released on November 25 through Sony Music/Syco Music, ‘The X Factor’ is a 2CD compilation including 18 Number 1s and 32million sales in the UK alone across the artists on its 34 tracks.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Metal Supergroup Killer Be Killed Sign With Nuclear Blast

Killer Be Killed, the metal supergroup featuring members of Soulfly, Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon and the Mars Volta, have signed with Nuclear Blast and plan to release their debut album in 2014.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Lady Gaga Previews New Track Venus

Lady Gaga has previewed Venus, the latest track to be lifted from her forthcoming album, 'ARTPOP'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Peter Frampton's Roundhouse Concert To Follow Humble Pie 'Rockin' The Fillmore' Reissue

Humble Pie's double live album 'Performance: Rockin' The Fillmore – The Complete Recordings' will be reissued in an expanded, re-mastered edition on October 28 via Omnivore Recordings/Universal Music. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Daft Punk Announce 'Random Access Memories' Deluxe Boxset

French house superstars Daft Punk have announced details of a deluxe version of their latest album, ‘Random Access Memories’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Goldfrapp Announce Details Of 'Tales Of Us' Box Set

Goldfrapp have announced details of a special box set version of their top five album ‘Tales Of Us'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

New David Bowie Tracks To Debut On Sirius XM

SiriusXM has announced plans to launch a two-week service called The David Bowie Channel, which will featured unreleased tracks from the legend's recent back catalogue.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Neil Young Announces 'Live At The Cellar Door' Album

Neil Young will release ‘Live At The Cellar Door’, the latest in his Archives Performance Series, on December 9 on Reprise Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Swedish House Mafia Reveal Movie Clip

Swedish House Mafia have unveiled a trailer for their One Last Tour movie.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Heaven's Basement Post Trailer For 'Filthy Empire' Special Edition

UK rockers Heaven's Basement have posted a trailer for the re-release of their acclaimed debut album 'Filthy Empire'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

Arcade Fire Stream 'Reflektor' In Full - Listen Here

Arcade Fire are streaming their new album, 'Reflektor', in full prior to its October 29 release on Merge Records.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Friday, 25 October 2013

One Direction Confirmed For American Music Awards Performance

World beating boyband One Direction have been confirmed to perform at the American Music Awards.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Eminem States New Album Is A 'Revisitation', Not A Sequel

Rap superstar Eminem has stated that his new album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2’ is not a sequel to the original, but rather a ‘revisitation’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Dr Feelgood and Yardbirds Star Gypie Mayo Dies Aged 62

Dr Feelgood and Yardbirds guitarist Gypie Mayo has died aged 62.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

The Warehouse Project Toned Down For 2014

The team behind Manchester’s Warehouse Project have announced that they’ll be toning down their schedule next year as they look forward to their 10th anniversary in 2015.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Roger Taylor & Brian May Finishing Up Unreleased Michael Jackson-Freddie Mercury Duets

Roger Taylor has revealed that he and Queen bandmate Brian May are finishing work on duets Michael Jackson recorded with Freddie Mercury.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Cardiff Rock Club Bogiez Closes

Cardiff’s live music scene appears to have suffered yet another blow, as Bogiez Rock Bar & Club has closed its doors.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Def Leppard Planning To Release New Album And EP

English rock legends Def Leppard are set to release a brand new EP and album, according to guitarist Phil Collen.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Ride Not Reforming Despite Fresh Rumours

Despite fresh rumours circulating the Internet, Oxford shoegaze outfit Ride are not set to reform.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Led Zeppelin To Release Two New Tracks In 2014

British rock legends Led Zeppelin are to release two "new" tracks next year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

New Lady Gaga Track Swine Leaks Online Ahead of 'ARTPOP' Release

Lady Gaga has suffered another blow after a new ‘ARTPOP’ track, Swine, leaked online.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Original KISS Lineup Won't Reunite For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Says Gene Simmons

The original line-up of KISS will not reform if they’re chosen for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, bassist Gene Simmons has confirmed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Slash Speaks About Guns N' Roses Reunion: 'If It Happens, It Happens'

Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has commented on speculation that the original line up of the band are set to reform.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

The Heartbreaks Return With New Single ˇNo Pasarán! And Headline Shows

The Heartbreaks are back with the first track from their as yet untitled second album and two free live shows in London and Manchester. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds To Release 'Live From KCRW' Album

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced 'Live from KCRW', which will be pre-released on CD and double vinyl as a November 29 Black Friday/Record Store Day exclusive.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Britney Spears' Next Single Is 'Outstanding', Label Boss Says

Peter Edge - head of RCA, Britney Spears’ label - has claimed that the singer’s next single is ‘outstanding’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 24 October 2013

Frank Turner Announces New Single Oh Brother - Listen Here

Frank Turner will release new single Oh Brother on November 4 through Xtra Mile Recordings. It's the fourth single to be taken from his acclaimed fifth studio album ‘Tape Deck Heart’ out now.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Lana Del Rey Struggling to Deliver Second Album

American singer songwriter Lana Del Rey has revealed that she’s struggling to put together a second album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Blackberry Smoke Announce UK Debut Album And Prepare For First Ever UK Show

Hotly-tipped southern rock outfit, Blackberry Smoke are set to release their UK debut album, 'The Whippoorwill' on February 17 2014 and make their first UK appearance with a one-off show at Camden's Barfly on Wednesday November 13.  

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2013