Emeli Sande Believes She Can Become Global Superstar

Scottish singing sensation Emeli Sande has claimed that she believes she can become a global superstar, and is willing to work hard enough for it to happen.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Iron Maiden Announce Release Of 'Maiden England '88'' DVD

Iron Maiden have announced details of the highly anticipated release of the double disc DVD 'Maiden England ‘88' on 25th March. Now available for the very first time on DVD, this live show was filmed across two sold-out nights at Birmingham NEC Arena, UK in November 1988 during the band’s 'Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son World Tour'. Disc one contains the concert which has been specially upgraded and extended from the existing 1989 longform VHS release and now includes three previously unreleased encores: 'Running Free', 'Run To The Hills' and 'Sanctuary' thereby completing the full concert with a total running time of 110 minutes.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Haim Announce Release Of New 'Falling' EP - Listen Now

Following their November tour, HAIM have announced the release of new EP, ‘Falling’, through National Anthem/Polydor Records on the 1st April 2013. The track ‘Falling’ is available to buy digitally now.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 February 2013

'Niall Horan Will Be The First To Leave One Direction', Guesses Brian McFadden

Former Westlife star Brian McFadden has revealed that he thinks Irish lad Niall Horan will be the first to leave One Direction and go solo.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Taylor Swift Writes About Heartbreak 'To Feel Better'

American country-pop singer Taylor Swift has confessed that the reason she writes about heartbreak and her personal issues is because it helps get over them.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Adele "Sh*tting Herself" Ahead Of Oscars Performance

Superstar singer Adele has confessed that she is extremely nervous about her up and coming performance at the Oscar’s - saying that she’s "shitting herself"!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Hadouken! Release Swindle Remix Of New Single 'Levitate' - Listen Now

Following a mammoth 26 million video views and 50,000 downloads of Hadouken!’s forthcoming single 'Levitate' in the last 2 weeks, the band have released a bass heavy remix of the track courtesy of Swindle today.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Freak Accident Leaves Fisherman's Friends Singer And Tour Manager Dead

Iconic Cornish singing outfit Fisherman’s Friends were involved in a freakish unfortunate accident on Saturday night, which has left singer Trevor Gills and their tour manager Paul McMullen dead.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Camden Crawl Dublin Launches Cruise This May

Shortly after 10am on the 10th of February one resourceful individual got their hands on the last pair of ‘golden’ weekend tickets for this year’s Meteor Camden Crawl Dublin for the price of just €10.00. In a Willy Wonka fashioned frenzy, fans of the celebrated music and arts festival have been buying up cheap tickets to the event over the past 10 days. Priced at an astounding €1.00 on the opening day of this month and increasing at an incremental rate of the same, weekend passes for the Crawl were literally ‘gone in sixty seconds’ for the duration of the special offer campaign.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 11 February 2013

Muse Break Billboard Alternative Chart Record With Current Single 'Madness'

Muse have broken the record for number of weeks at Number 1 on Billboard's Alternative Chart with 'Madness,' the debut single off the trio's current album 'The 2nd Law'. The 2013 Grammy Award-nominated track has spent 19 weeks at Number 1, surpassing the previous record holder, Foo Fighters' 'The Pretender,' which peaked in 2007.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 11 February 2013

Billy Bragg Announces New Single 'No One Knows Nothing Anymore'

Musician and political-activist Billy Bragg announces a new single 'No One Knows Nothing Anymore' - available to download from today, Monday 11th February.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 11 February 2013

Fall Out Boy 'Plan On Being A Band For A Long Time'

Pop punk outfit Fall Out Boy have promised their fans that their recent comeback won’t be short-lived, and that they ‘plan on being a band a long time’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 11 February 2013

Lil Wayne Facing Lawsuit Following Crew Member Skateboard Assault Incident

American rapper Lil Wayne is facing a lawsuit from a fan who claims one of his crew-members assaulted him with a skateboard.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 11 February 2013

Sir Paul McCartney, Gotye, FUN., And Mumford And Sons All Win Big At Grammy Awards

Mumford and Sons, FUN., and Gotye all picked up prestigious accolades at the Grammy Awards last night, but Sir Paul McCartney was the biggest winner after grabbing what is his 16th Grammy and earning a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 11 February 2013

Warpaint Confirm Work On Second Album

American alt-rockers Warpaint have announced that they’re working on what will be their second studio album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 11 February 2013

Justin Timberlake Unveils New Track 'Mirrors' - Listen Now

Fresh from taking to the stage in LA last night to perform new single 'Suit & Tie' and 'Pusher Love Girl' at the Grammy Awards, Justin fans have been given another treat this morning as the excitement surrounding his forthcoming new album ‘The 20/20 Experience’ continues to build with new track ‘Mirrors’ being made available instantly when you preorder the album on iTunes.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 11 February 2013

Loveable Rogues Announce Debut Single 'What A Night'

Loveable Rogues have announced the title of their debut single ‘What a Night’, set for release on the 21st April on Syco Music. The announcement comes as the band prepares to set-off with Olly Murs as the special guests on his UK-wide arena tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 08 February 2013

Everything Everything Announce Release Of New Single 'Duet' - Listen Now

Fresh off the back of scoring their first Top 5 album in the shape of critically lauded second album '‘Arc’', Everything Everything have announced the release of the next single from the record, ‘'Duet'’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 08 February 2013

Liam Gallagher Reveals Beady Eye Album And Tour Plans In Spontaneous Pub Interview

Liam Gallagher has claimed that his and Beady Eye’s next album will be brilliant for those fans who are ‘into drugs’ - in an impromptu interview with a 17 year-old filmed at a pub!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 08 February 2013

2000trees Makes Superb First Line-Up Announcement

Our favourite British festival, the wonderful 2000trees, has released its Thursday night early entry line-up today to a sea of excited gasps. Bringing together some of the finest acts in the country for a weekend of top draw music, food and drink (including the ever delightful Badger’s Bottom cider), the Gloucestershire based event is set for another sell out year in 2013.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Friday, 08 February 2013

Phoenix Guitarist Buys Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Console To Record Band's New Album 'Bankrupt!'

French alt-rockers Phoenix may have chosen the perfect name for their new album ‘Bankrupt!’ - after purchasing the same console used for Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ to help produce it.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 08 February 2013

Joe Banfi Unveils Video For 'Nomads' And Announces Further Live Dates

Communion’s Joe Banfi has announced another string of live shows for the Spring. The young Northwich singer-songwriter began the first of three separate tours last night in Dublin, supporting Bear’s Den. In March, Joe will headline a run of five shows ahead of a full tour of the UK with Fossil Collective in April. All 33 shows are on sale now.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 February 2013

Liam Gallagher Claims Psy's World-Beating 'Gangnam Style' Is An "Absolute Classic"

Loud-mouthed Mancunian Liam Gallagher usually hates on anything and everything, particularly his brother Noel, but today he’s expressed his love for something rather unusual - Psy’s megahit ‘Gangnam Style’!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 February 2013

Marilyn Manson Collapses On Stage In Canada

Marilyn Manson shocked fans in a rather different way at a gig in Saskatoon, Canada last night - after vomiting and then passing out on stage during a rendition of ‘Beautiful People’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 February 2013

BoomTown Fair Makes First Major Music Announcement For 2013

The roller coaster ride of BoomTown Fair has well and truly been set in motion... With the all the excitement of the recent Ski-Lift announcement still buzzing in the air, it is now time to unveil the first bunch of musical morsels for the UK’s maddest city this August. The forerunners in this first of two major musical announcements (the second batch to be released next Thursday 14th February) include; the genre defying Parov Stelar Band, fusion frontiers Ozomatli, ska stalwarts Mad Caddies, Grammy award winning sunshine hip-hop legends Arrested Development, Reggae’s soul master Toots and the Maytals, one of reggae’s most prolific singer/songwriters Richie Spice, international reggae sensation Collie Buddz and the Kingston Band. As well as Foreign Beggars, Redlight, Chinese Man (Live), Dub Inc., Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Gentleman’s Dub Club and so much more...

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 February 2013

Foals Confirmed To Headline Ibiza Rocks Closing Party

Oxford-based indie-rockers Foals have been confirmed to perform at the closing party of Ibiza Rocks later this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 February 2013

Elton John Set To Appear On New Queens Of The Stone Age Album

Elton John is set to appear on the next Queens of the Stone Age record, whilst Dave Grohl has confirmed he will be drumming on the album.

Written by: James Goodall | Date: Thursday, 07 February 2013

Taylor Swift Confirmed For 2013 BRIT Awards

American superstar Taylor Swift has been confirmed to perform at the highly-anticipated BRIT award ceremony later this month, completing an all-star bill of performers.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 February 2013

Bloc Party's Kele Okereke Announces 'The Lyrics Of Kele Okereke' Book

March 4th sees the publication of “The Lyrics of Kele Okereke" by The Lyric Book Company as part of the “Lyrics of…” series.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 February 2013

Justin Timberlake Reveals Artwork And Tracklisting For 'The 20/20 Experience'

Justin Timberlake has revealed the artwork and tracklisting for his third solo album, 'The 20/20 Experience', due for release on March 18th, 2013 on RCA Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 February 2013