X Factor's Christopher Maloney Signs Record Deal

Singer Christopher Maloney - who appeared on the ninth series of The X Factor back in 2012 - has signed a record deal, according to reports in the press today.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

White Wizzard Reveal 'The Devils Cut' Album Artwork

White Wizzard have revealed the artwork for their upcoming new album, 'The Devils Cut', which is due to be released on June 3rd in Europe via Earache Records, and June 25th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Justin Bieber Abandons Pet Monkey In Germany

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber has reportedly abandoned the monkey that was seized from him at an airport in Germany - and it appears he won’t be making an effort to win him back.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Thom Yorke: 'Call Atoms For Peace A Supergroup And I'll Knock Your F*cking Teeth Out'

Radiohead star Thom Yorke has claimed that if anyone describes his new band Atoms for Peace a ‘supergroup’, he’ll ‘knock their fucking teeth out’!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Courteeners ’Not Nineteen Forever’ Selected As Man United’s Official League Title Celebratory Song

Courteeners hit song ‘Not Nineteen Forever’ was last night named Manchester United’s official song to celebrate their 20th league victory title.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Jack White Unveils Record Store Day Recording Following Voice-O-Graph Offer

Record Store Day ambassador Jack White has unveiled the track he recorded in the Third Man Records Voice-o-Graph - a cover of Loretta Lynn’s classic tune ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Lookalike Double Used To Promote Michael Jackson's Final Tour?

A Michael Jackson double was used to promote the late superstar’s final world tour, according to reports in the Daily Star this morning.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Sleeping With Sirens Reveal Artwork And Tracklisting For New Album ’Feel’

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan Sleeping With Sirens formed in 2009 and in 4 short years have gone from strength to strength, receiving over 95 million views on their official YouTube videos and selling in excess of 260,000 albums. A year after the bands first album, 'With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear' was released guitarists Nick Trombino and Brandon McMaster decided to leave and were replaced by Jesse Lawson and Jack Fowler, with a new line up they released their second album, 'Let's Cheers To This' in May 2011 which reached an impressive number 78 on Billboard’s “Top 200” chart and today Sleeping With Sirens released the artwork and track listing for their third album 'Feel'.

Written by: Amy Angel | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

JLS Announce Split After Current UK Tour & Greatest Hits Album

After almost six years together, five Number 1 singles in  the UK and a number of sold out arena tours, boy band JLS have devastated fans this morning by announcing their decision to split. 

Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Starkill Unveil New ’Fires Of Life’ Album Teaser - Watch Now

Chicago metal outfit Starkill have released a brand new teaser video for their up and coming new album ‘Fires of Life’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Swedish Students To Build Robyn Robot

Swedish pop star Robyn always has been a bit of a ‘Fembot’, and she’s about to the take next step in her android life - as a bunch of Swedish students are about to build a live, working robot inspired by her!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Levellers Release New EP And Video In Aid Of War Child

Brighton folk-rockers Levellers are celebrating their recent 25th Anniversary, have announceed a raft of UK summer gigs and festivals, and unveiled details of a new 5 Track EP supporting the War Child charity.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Calvin Harris Breaks Michael Jackson Chart Record

Scottish singer-songwriter and producer Calvin Harris has managed to break a chart record previously held by Michael Jackson - after the eighth track from his latest album ‘18 Months’ achieved a Top 10 chart position.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Black Sabbath Make Plants Grow Healthier, According To Bizarre Experiment

Heavy metal icons Black Sabbath have long been masters of reality, but now, they seem to be masters of the plant world too - as it’s been claimed that plants that are blasted with the sound of the band grow much healthier than others!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Girls In Hawaii Announce Great Escape Festival Appearance And New EP 'Misses'

Belgian sextet, Girls In Hawaii, have announced details of two shows at this year's Great Escape festival in Brighton. This will be the band's first time at The Great Escape and they're set to mark this with the release of their new EP, 'Misses', on 13th May 2013 via French label, Naive.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Amy Winehouse's Father Unhappy With Beyonce's 'Back In Black' Cover

Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch has made a dig at American superstar Beyonce’s cover of his daughter’s track ‘Back to Black’ - stating that he thinks she doesn’t ‘bring anything to it’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Charlee Drew Releases New EP 'Past The Distraction' - Listen Now

Charlee Drew has released his new EP 'Past The Distraction' for free on his official website charleedrew.co.uk. The 3-track EP includes the tracks 'Somebody Else', 'This Way' and 'Ask You To Leave', all of which have been written and produced by the singer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Rudimental Debut Album 'Home' Now Streaming On iTunes

Piers Agget, Kesi Dryden, Amir Amor and Leon Rolle – the quartet that make up Rudimental – have topped the UK singles chart with their infectious new track 'Waiting All Night’. Featuring the powerful vocals of Ella Eyre, it had the biggest first week sales of any single this year, giving the Hackney-based band their second chart-topping hit following the phenomenal Brit nominated – ‘Feel The Love’, featuring John Newman.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Liam Gallagher Gets 'Absolutely Hammered' At London Pub - And Tries To Ride A Dog Home

Beady Eye man Liam Gallagher is no stranger to having a wild night out when he’s on the lash, something you’d know all about if you follow the star in the news. Earlier this month, he was thrown out of the same pub twice in one week, for being too drunk. Last year, he was thrown out of the Real Madrid vs Manchester City match, after causing a fracas with Spanish police - just weeks after claiming that he’d ‘get drunk and naked every night’ if he was Prince Harry.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Ke$ha Admits She Once Drank Her Own Pee

Lets be frank - Ke$ha is a bit of a weird-o. In the past year or so, she’s talked about dressing her assistant up as a penis, claimed she got freaky with a ghost, and even revealed that ‘Gold Trans Am’ (a track she penned with her mother) was actually about her vagina - and those are just the stories I can remember.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Folk Icon Richie Haven Passes Away Age 72

Legendary folk rock man Richie Haven - who found major success after putting on an incredible opening performance at the world-famous 1969 Woodstock Festival - has died following a heart attack, aged 72.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Trailer For New Stone Roses Documentary Unveiled - Watch Now

The trailer for Shane Meadows up and coming Stone Roses documentary ‘Made of Stone’ has been unveiled online - you can check it out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Amelia Lily Not Phased By Radio Play Snub

18 year-old pop starlet Amelia Lily has opened up about the apparent lack of support she receives from radio stations, following the release of recent single ‘Party Over’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 22 April 2013

Stereophonics Unveil ’Graffiti On The Train’ Video - Watch Now

Welsh rockers Stereophonics have unveiled the brand new music video for their track ‘Graffiti on the Train’, the third single to be taken from their latest album of the same name.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 22 April 2013

Lana Del Rey Unveils Great Gatsby OST Track 'Young & Beautiful' - Listen Now

American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has unveiled her brand new track ‘Young & Beautiful’, which is taken from the brand new ‘Great Gatsby’ soundtrack album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 22 April 2013

Watch James Blake And RZA Perform ’Take A Fall For Me’ At Coachella

High quality footage of acclaimed electronica producer James Blake's first live appearance with recent collaborator Wu Tang Clan's RZA at Coachella Festival has been uploaded to YouTube. You can watch the two perform 'Take A Fall For Me' below.

Written by: Owen Sheppard | Date: Monday, 22 April 2013

Chrissy Amphlett Of Divinyls Dies Age 53

Chrissy Amphlett, singer and founding member of Australian rock band Divinyls has succumbed to breast cancer and multiple sclerosis aged 53. The band broke UK and US charts in 1991 with their hit 'I Touch Myself'.

Written by: Owen Sheppard | Date: Monday, 22 April 2013

3 Doors Down Bassist Charged With ‘Vehicular Homicide By Intoxication’

3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell has been charged with ‘vehicular homicide by intoxication’ today, after drunkenly driving his car and causing the death of a 47 year-old man.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 22 April 2013

One Direction Named As Britain's Wealthiest Boyband

X Factor group One Direction are currently Britain’s wealthiest boyband, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 22 April 2013

Sharon Osbourne To Return To X Factor UK, According To Reports

Sharon Osbourne may be returning to the UK X Factor judging panel for a deal worth a hefty £2million, according to reports.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 22 April 2013