Darwin Deez Unveils Billy Remix Of 'Free' - Listen Now

Darwin Deez has today premičred the Billy remix of his new single 'Free' on Brooklyn Vegan.

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

Kodaline Reveal 'High Hopes' Video Featuring Game Of Thrones Actor Liam Cunningham

Hotly-tipped quartet Kodaline – having been included in the BBC Sound of 2013 long list, MTV’s Brand New for 2013 and also having been featured on the iTunes and Shazam tips for 2013 – will release their new EP, 'The High Hopes EP,' on Monday 18th March.

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

AEG Live Promise Hyde Park Improvements In Favour Of Local Residents, Fans, And Bands

Concerts, events, and gigs held at Hyde Park will be louder than previous years, according to AEG Live - following on from last year’s council noise-restriction troubles.

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

Cedric Bixler-Zavala Quits The Mars Volta Via Twitter

Cedric Bixler-Zavala has announced via his Twitter page that The Mars Volta have split up.

Written by: James Goodall | Date: Thursday, 24 January 2013

James Yuill Announces Details Of New Single 'Turn Yourself Around' - Listen Now

After 2010’s release ‘Movement in a Storm’ James Yuill is back with his third album entitled ‘These Spirits’ for release via his own label The Happy Biscuit Club on 18th March.

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

Fleetwood Mac Invite Fans To Recreate 'Rumours'

To celebrate the re-release of Fleetwood Mac’s most successful album, 'Rumours', the band are inviting people to recreate the cover from this the band's most iconic piece of artwork.

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

J Dilla's Record Collection For Sale On EBay

The record collection of late hip-hop star J Dilla will be going up for sale, according to his mother Maureen 'Ma Dukes' Yancey.

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

The Black Keys 'Don't Really Understand' How They Found Success

American rock duo The Black Keys have spoken out about their success, telling fans that they 'don't really understand how it happened'!

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

Beyonce Lip Synced Obama Inauguration Performance, According To Reports

Superstar singer Beyonce lip-synced her performance of the American national anthem at the Barack Obama inauguration ceremony, it has been revealed.

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

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Give Away New Single 'Let The Day Begin' As Free Download - Listen Now

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are pleased to announce ‘Let The Day Begin’, the first single to be released from their forthcoming sixth studio album 'Specter At The Feast', released through Abstract Dragon Records on the 18th March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Vampire Weekend Confirm New Album Details

Vampire Weekend have revealed via their official website that their new studio album will be released in the US on 7th May and in the UK on 6th May on XL Recordings.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Retail Restructuring Company Hilco Buys HMV Debts

Hilco, a company specialising in restructuring retail businesses, has bought the debt of HMV, gaining control of the doomed company.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Japanese Electro-Metalcore Outfit Crossfaith Announce Release Of 'Zion' EP

Japanese Electro Metalcore outfit Crossfaith have announced the official UK release of their 'Zion' EP. The groundbreaking 6-track EP sees the light of day here on February 4th via Sony’s Search & Destroy imprint.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

The Rolling Stones WON'T Be Performing At Coachella 2013, Says Mick Jagger

The Rolling Stones star Mick Jagger has confirmed that he and his band won’t be performing at this year’s Coachella Festival, quashing the strong rumours that have been floating around.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Man Like Me Reveal First Track From New Album 'Pillow Talk' - Listen Now

Man Like Me have announced their new album ‘Pillow Talk’, released through The Beats/Cartoon Records on March 3rd. The record, co-produced and mixed by Mike Skinner, has been recorded over the last two years and includes last summer’s cult smash single ‘Squeeze’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Destiny's Child Unveil New Track 'Nuclear' - Listen Now

Destiny's Child have unveiled their first new track for over eight year, 'Nuclear'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Harry Styles Nominated For NME's Villain Of The Year, One Direction Up For Worst Act

One Direction star Harry Styles may be a hit with the ladies now that he and his bandmates have found global fame, but not everyone is a fan of the singer - and he’s been nominated for NME’s Villain of the Year award!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Attica Rage To Release New Album '88MPH' on 4th February & Offer Free Download Of 'Killer Carousel'

Scottish rockers Attica Rage release their new album '88MPH' worldwide on February 4th 2013 via Off Yer Rocka Recordings. A video for the track 'Killer Carousel' has been posted online and a free mp3 download is available here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Justin Bieber Overtakes Lady Gaga In Twitter Follower Leaderboard

Canadian teen superstar Justin Bieber has overtaken Lady Gaga in Twitter followers this month, after clocking up a massive 33.321million fans.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Paloma Faith 'Excited' To Try And Crack States

British pop singer-songwriter Paloma Faith has revealed that she’s excited to have a crack at breaking into the US music scene, stating that she’s ‘up for trying anything once’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Dido Claims New Album Will Be 'A Lot More Upbeat' Than Previous Album

English singer-songwriter Dido has revealed that her last album was created during a ‘darker’ time in her life, and that her forthcoming fourth studio album ‘Girl Who Got Away’ is ‘a lot more upbeat’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

eBay To Stop Reselling Tickets In The UK In Favour Of StubHub Business

Leading online auction site eBay is set to stop users selling tickets to musical, sporting, and comedy concerts and events on its UK site, instead advertising and redirecting buyers to their secondary ticket exchange StubHub.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Live Nation Entertainment Secure Rights To Hold Large Scale Events At London Olympic Parks In 2013

Live Nation Entertainment has reportedly won the rights to host large-scale musical events in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Stadium in 2013 - and will apparently announce some ‘major concerts’ with some ‘world-renowned artists’ over the next couple of weeks.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Paramore Unveil New Single 'Now' - Listen Now

Paramore have unveiled their brand new single ‘Now’. The track got its first play in the UK on Radio 1 and Kerrang Radio a few minutes ago and is now streaming over at www.paramore.net

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Lupe Fiasco Booted Off Stage After Criticising Obama In Presidential Inauguration Party Performance

Hip-hop and rap star Lupe Fiasco was removed from the stage of a party celebrating President Barack Obama’s second inauguration - after singing and rapping anti-Obama messages in a 30 minute anti-war song.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 January 2013

Pulled Apart By Horses And Blood Red Shoes Collaborate For Series Of Cover Singles - Listen Now

Blood Red Shoes and Pulled Apart By Horses have spent time touring together, share similar tastes and influences, enjoy drinking and also wrestling each other for sport. Therefore, it’s only right that they should share a record together!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 21 January 2013

The Chapman Family Return With February UK Tour And Free Download Of New Single 'ADULT' - Listen Now

The Chapman Family are a band who are no strangers to adversity. Line-up changes, false starts and a fractured music industry might have signalled the death knell for many bands before them but this has only served to galvanise the North East 5-piece who return this February with a full UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 21 January 2013

HMV To Resume Accepting Gift Cards And Vouchers From Tomorrow

Doomed highstreet retailer HMV will be accepting gift cards and vouchers that their customers still have outstanding from tomorrow, according to a statement from Nick Edwards, the joint administrator.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 January 2013

Malefice Reveal Details And Artwork For New Album 'Five'

Reading metallers Malefice, fresh off their recent tour with Testament, have revealed details for their forthcoming fifth album 'Five'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 21 January 2013

American Woman Drops Hearing Damage Lawsuit Against Justin Bieber

An American woman attempting to sue Justin Bieber for $9million/Ł5.8million after damaging her hearing at one of his concerts has now dropped her case, according to reports.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 January 2013