Toxicology Report Confirms Kris Kross Star Died Of Drug Overdose

Chart-topping rapper Chris Kelly - one half of hip-hop duo Kris Kross - did die of a drugs overdose, it has been confirmed.

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

Moby Announces New 'Innocents' Album Ft. Collaborations With Wayne Coyne, Mark Lanegan, Cold Specks

Moby, one of the most innovative and individual forces in electronic and popular music today, has announced his return with arguably one of the best albums of his career, 'Innocents', released 30 September 2013.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 01 July 2013

The Answer To Return With New 'Spectacular' Single

The Answer are set to return later this year with new single Spectacular, available from August 5, followed by a new studio album ‘New Horizon’ on September 30.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 01 July 2013

Westboro Baptist Church Planning To Picket One Direction Gig In Kansas

Following the failure of their proposed picketing of the funeral of Slayer star Jeff Hanneman, the Westboro Baptist Church have announced plans to demonstrate at a One Direction gig in Kansas in July.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 01 July 2013

Matt Cardle Confirms New Single 'Loving You' Featuring Mel C

Matt Cardle's new single Loving You, which sees him collaborate with ex-Spice Girl Melanie C, will receive its world premiere on Ken Bruce's Radio 2 show tomorrow morning, ahead of official release on August 18.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 01 July 2013

Keith Richards: 'The Rolling Stones Should Celebrate 60th Anniversary Too'

# The Rolling Stones star Keith Richards has hinted that he and his bandmates could continue for at least another 10 years - suggesting they may be planning something for their 60th anniversary too.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 01 July 2013

Nile Rodgers Would 'Love To' Tour With Daft Punk

Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers has revealed that he’d love to get on the tour bus alongside French house pair Daft Punk - fuelling rumours that they may announce a tour at some point this year.  

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 01 July 2013

'F*ck Them And Their Farm' - Wiley Having The Time Of His Life At Glastonbury

The competition for 2013’s biggest beyotch has officially been won with five months to spare: ‘The King of Grime’ Wiley has kicked up a royal Twitstorm because he’s majorly pissed off... at performing at Glastonbury.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 28 June 2013

Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky' Becomes First Million-Selling Single Of 2013

‘Get Lucky’ - the chart-topping hit by French house duo Daft Punk - has become the UK’s first million-selling single of 2013.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 28 June 2013

Franz Ferdinand Unveil New Singles 'Right Action' And 'Love Illumination'

The award-winning Franz Ferdinand have released two new tracks from their upcoming album 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'. The two tracks mark the band's first new material since 2009's 'Tonight: Franz Ferdinand'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 28 June 2013

Vattnett Viskar Announce Details Of New Album

After releasing their self-titled EP last year to critical acclaim, New Hampshire’s Vattnet Viskar is now ready to unleash their debut full-length album, 'Sky Swallower', this autumn via Century Media Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 28 June 2013

UB40 Return With First New Album In Three Years

On September 2, 2013, UB40 will release their new album ‘Getting Over The Storm’, the reggae stars’ 20th studio album, and their first since 2010’s ‘Labour of Love IV’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 28 June 2013

Pixies Unveil New Track Bagboy - Listen Here

A matter of weeks after confirming the departure of bass player Kim Deal, Pixies have returned with a new track, Bagboy.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Friday, 28 June 2013

Swim Deep Offer Stripped Back 'King City' As Free Download

Swim Deep are releasing a stripped back piano version of King City as a free download ahead of its release on July 29 and their debut album 'Where The Heaven Are We' on August 5 through RCA Victor / Chess Club Records. Click here for your free download.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Transplants Stream New Album 'In A Warzone'

American punks the Transplants have released their highly anticipated third album, 'In A Warzone', this week on Epitaph Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Britain's Got Talent Duo Richard And Adam Johnson Sign Multi-Album Deal With Sony

Welsh opera singing brothers Richard and Adam Johnson - who finished third in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent - have signed a multi-album record deal with Sony.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band Announce Release Of New Album

Yoko Ono has confirmed she will release her brand new album 'Take Me To The Land Of Hell' on Chimera Music on September 16. The album comes four years after her previous studio album 'Between My Head And The Sky' which received rave reviews and was voted one of Mojo Magazine’s Albums Of the Year. That same year Ono was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Mojo for her ground-breaking music and art.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Noisey Unveil New Beady Eye/Liam Gallagher Documentary - Watch Now

Vice’s musical sister Noisey has put together a brand new documentary about Mancunian rocker Liam Gallagher and his new band Beady Eye and - you guessed it - it features a load of anti-Noel remarks, and a lot of Oasis talk too.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Prince Jackson Tells AEG Court Case His Father Feared Concert Promoters Would Kill Him

Michael Jackson’s eldest son Prince has told the jury at the Jacksons vs AEG Live courtcase that his father ‘feared’ the promoter of his ill-fated comeback tour, according to the Associated Press.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Turisas Unleash New Song 'For Your Own Good' - Listen Now

Turisas have unleashed a brand new song, For Your Own Good, which is the opening track from their upcoming album 'Turisas2013'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Avenged Sevenfold Unveil New Album Title, Artwork And Release Date

Orange County's Avenged Sevenfold have unveiled the title, artwork and release date of their anticipated new album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013

Technimatic Line-Up Debut SGN:LTD EP 'Intersection'

The formation of Technimatic was an inevitable one; together, the pair (formerly Technicolour and Komatic) have created a unique and unmistakable brand of liquid drum and bass - a brand that this summer is more than ready for. The sun may be kind of out a little bit, and us Brits take any chance we get to get the shorts, beers, smokes and tunes out to enjoy those few summery moments we’re blessed with once or twice a year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Chthonic Bring Their Song Lyrics To Life In New Illustrated Book

An exhibition of illustrations based on Chthonic's music opens this week in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Six artists from the famous Taiwanese illustration arts group, Yamyoukan, have contributed to an illustrated book, ‘Unsealing the Bú-Tik’, which turns historic scenes recounted in Chthonic's studio albums into works of art.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Disclosure Explain Azealia Banks Studio Session: 'We Just Sat There Eating Sushi'

Chart-topping dance producers Disclosure have explained what they were up to when they hit the studio with American hip-hop star Azealia Banks earlier this week.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Lissie Announces Release Of New Album 'Back To Forever'

Since the release of her critically acclaimed 2010 debut album ‘Catching a Tiger’, expectation has been steadily growing for the enigmatic rock-singer’s follow up. Today the waiting is over as Lissie announces, ‘Back To Forever’, set to be released on September 9 on Columbia Records. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Conor Maynard Reveals He Has Worked With Labrinth And Travie McCoy On New Album

20 year-old pop singer Conor Maynard has revealed that he’s worked with the likes of Labrinth and Travie McCoy on his up and coming new album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013

A$AP Rocky To Stream Sold Out Sydney Show This Friday

American hip-hop star A$AP Rocky will stream his sold-out gig in Sydney via YouTube, it has been revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Arctic Monkeys More Prepared For Glasto This Time Around, Says Alex Turner

Arctic Monkeys main man Alex Turner has opened up about the band’s upcoming headline slot at Glastonbury - referring to the festival as an ‘old wise wizard’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013

MGMT Announce Release Of New Self-Titled Album

MGMT are back with their self-titled third studio album - 'MGMT' - set to be released on September 17.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Pussy Riot Member Maria Alyokhina Reveals She Won't Leave Russia When She's Freed From Prison

Jailed Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina has revealed that she’ll not be leaving Russia when she gets out of prison, despite the country’s harsh punishments against her and her bandmates.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013