UK Punks Sharks Call It A Day

UK punk band Sharks have broken up after six years together and two full lengths.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

Kodaline Announce Next Single Brand New Day

Kodaline will release their new single Brand New Day on August 26, the fourth to be taken from their critically-acclaimed, No.3 charting debut album 'In A Perfect World'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

Little Comets Share Stripped Back Version Of New Single Western Boy - Listen Here

With their new W - O - E single hitting (virtual) record shelves on July 8, Little Comets have released a stripped-back version of Western Boy, performed solo by frontman Rob Coles.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

The Smashing Pumpkins Release Vinyl Box Set Of Album 'The Aeroplane Flies High'

As part of the continuing series of reissues of the Smashing Pumpkins' acclaimed catalogue via Virgin/UMe, the iconic alternative band is set to release four separate versions, all fully remastered, of their platinum-selling 1996 box set 'The Aeroplane Flies High': 6-CD +1 DVD; 5-LPs and Deluxe Digital and Standard Digital editions. The CD/DVD, 5-LP version and digital configurations will be released July 23.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

50 Cent Arrested And Charged With Domestic Violence And Vandalism

Rap superstar 50 Cent has reportedly been arrested and charged with domestic violence and vandalism - after attacking his ex-girlfriend and ransacking her home.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

DJ Fresh Unveils Behind The Scenes Shots From Earthquake Video

DJ Fresh has unveiled the first pictures from the set of his new single Earthquake. The track features on the upcoming Kick Ass 2 soundtrack and will be released in the UK on August 11.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

Metal Legends Annihilator Announce New Album 'Feast'

Canadian metal legends Annihilator are gearing up for their fourteenth studio album, simply titled 'Feast', which will be released on 26 August 2013 via the UDR label. The deluxe book version will also feature a 15-song Bonus CD… a grand total of 24 songs in one package - with a 3D cover!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

Nik Kershaw's 'The Riddle' Album Gets Reissue

Following the acclaimed 'Human Racing' reissue, Universal Music Catalogue have announced that they are to "Re-Present" a new edition of 'The Riddle' on August 12.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

Iwrestledabearonce Debut Carnage Asada Ft. Steve Vai

Los Angeles based avant-garde hardcore band Iwrestledabearonce has premiered a brand new song titled Carnage Asada, which features a solo from legendary axeman Steve Vai.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

Jay-Z Unveils New Tracks Holy Grail Ft Justin Timberlake And Part II (On The Run) Ft Beyonce

Jay-Z has made two tracks from his brand new album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ available to stream - you can check them out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 04 July 2013

Robyn: "It's Probably Gonna Be A While Before You Hear Anything New From Me"

Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn has confessed that her next album is ‘nowhere near finished’, following her tweets that she was back in the studio earlier this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Jay-Z Unveils 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Artwork - Next To Actual Magna Carta

American rap superstar Jay-Z has unveiled the proper artwork for his new album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ - and he only went and did it next to the actual Magna Carta.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Texas Unveil New Single Detroit City - Listen Here

In their 25th anniversary year Texas have returned to the top of the airplay charts across Europe, while their new album ‘The Conversation' has won serious acclaim. Today Texas release the latest single from the album, Detroit City, which will be released through (PIAS) Recordings on August 12.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Snoop Dogg Reveals He Recorded Track With Michael Jackson

Hip-hop legend turned reggae representer Snoop Dogg/Lion has revealed that he recorded a track with Michael Jackson before the superstar’s untimely death in 2009.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Lemmy Addresses Recent Health Struggles In Message To Fans

It's been a tough few weeks for Lemmy Kilmister and the Motorhead mob. With Lemmy's recent health struggles looking increasingly serious, resulting in the cancellation of their summer tour, and with no confirmation from the band regarding what was really happening, fans have been left to guess as to the seriousness of the 67-year-old's condition.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

"Media Take Shots At Me For No Reason" Says Justin Bieber

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber has claimed that the media take shots at him for no reason, following an eventful first half of 2013 for the singer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Lauren Aquilina Announces Release Of 'Sinners' EP

Lauren Aquilina has confirmed the release of her new EP 'Sinners' for July 22. The four-track EP follows the huge success of debut 'Fools', which reached the Top 10 on the iTunes album chart last year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

One Direction's Harry Styles Reportedly Taking Songwriting Lessons From Gary Barlow

One Direction star Harry Styles has been meeting up with Take That icon Gary Barlow for songwriting lessons, according to reports.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Monuments Reveal New Vocalist Chris Barretto

UK tech metal band Monuments have officially announced their new singer - Chris Barretto. After leaving Periphery, Barretto performed with The Haarp Machine and did saxophone on Tesseract's current album 'Altered State'. He's already performed with the band on a tiny stage during a secret show on June 27 as well as on a massive stage during Ghostfest this past weekend.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Ed Sheeran Told He Was "Too Chubby And Ginger" To Make It In Music

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has revealed how he was once told that he’d never make it in music - because he was ‘too chubby’ and ‘too ginger’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Beck Debuts New Single I Won't Be Long - Listen Here

Beck has unveiled his latest single, I Won't Be Long, the alt-rock legend's second release in quick succession after last month's 'Defriended'.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Jessie J Reveals New Album Is More 'Eclectic' Than Debut

English pop singer-songwriter Jessie J has revealed that her second album will be more eclectic than her 2011 debut ‘Who Are You’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2013

Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe Pens Memoir And Signs Book Deal

During the next few weeks while Lamb of God is gearing up for several European dates in August, vocalist Randy Blythe is busy gearing up for the release of his upcoming memoir. The memoir, which puts emphasis on the past year of his life, is an incredible, harrowing, heartbreaking, and redemptive story told in Blythe’s already well-recognized writing style. It seems that almost every major media outlet has attempted to righteously cover the story of Blythe’s arrest, incarceration, trial, and acquittal for manslaughter in the Czech Republic last year, but now, the man at the centre of it all unveils the truths of the ordeal, personally detailing every aspect in his own words. No ghost-writers, no co-authors, just Randy Blythe, himself.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2013

Rod Stewart Hints At The Faces Reunion: "Ronnie And I Talk About It"

Rock legend Rod Stewart has confessed that he and Ronnie Wood are interested in reforming the Faces - if the Rolling Stones finish and Wood is free.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2013

Tiesto Slams Daft Punk Claiming "Their Music Doesn't Deliver"

Trance superstar Tiesto has slammed Daft Punk - saying that although they’re ‘fucking cool’, their music doesn’t live up to its hype.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2013

MGMT Claim New Album Is "Less Paranoid And Distraught" Than 'Congratulations'

American psych-rockers MGMT have opened up about their forthcoming eponymous new album - saying that it’s ‘less paranoid’ than their last album ‘Congratulations’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2013

Crossfaith Debut New Track 'We Are The Future' - Listen Now

Japan’s Crossfaith have unveiled the first taste of forthcoming album 'Apocalyze' by debuting the track We Are The Future on Daniel P Carter’s Rock Show on Radio 1. This hard-hitting, electric storm of a track is the first to be revealed from the album, out September 9 via Search And Destroy Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2013

'Our Music Always Has A Positive Message', Say Rudimental

London-based dance music quartet Rudimental have spoken out about their music - saying it always harbours a positive message.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2013

Babyshambles Announce New Album 'Sequel To The Prequel'

Babyshambles have confirmed that their third album 'Sequel To The Prequel' will be released on September 2. Preceded by a first single Nothing Comes To Nothing – due for release on August 26 – the album was recorded at Question Du Son, Paris and mixed in The Bunker, London, with producer/mixer and long time Shambles collaborator Stephen Street. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2013

Passenger Thanks Ed Sheeran For Helping Kickstart His Career

Mike Rosenberg - aka folk-rock star Passenger - has publicly thanked singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for helping to kickstart his career.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2013