IM:Ltd Unveil Latest Compilation 'Junction 12'

French label IM:Ltd have been cementing their position as king of the compilation album recently, putting out the wicked ’Purple Sky’ EP and the massive ’Rise of the Underdog’ LP in the latter months of last year. Thankfully, they’ve got a load more to come too, and their brand new ‘Junction 12’ EP is the latest installment in a long line of deep, bassy goodness.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Destiny's Child Announce Return With New Song 'Nuclear'

In a week full of surprises, Destiny's Child have announced their reunion and details of a brand new track.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Justin Timberlake Announcement Leads To Fresh Countdown

Justin Timberlake has revealed via Twitter that he’d be making an announcement at 5pm today. As fans began counting down the minutes, speculation spread across the internet, with a duet with Beyonce Knowles seeming to be the most popular guesstimation amongst those who’d been following. Well, 5pm has passed, and Timberlake’s countdown has revealed - another countdown.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Justin Timberlake To Make Announcement At 9am PST/5pm UK Time

American superstar Justin Timberlake has hinted at a big announcement later today - and its expected that he’ll unveil a brand new single alongside Beyonce Knowles.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Julian Lennon: 'Bono's Eyesight Is Deteriorating'

The late son of Beatles star John Lennon Julian has revealed that the eyesight of U2 star Bono is deteriorating - though he admits that his specialist sunglasses (which he’s required to wear) are part of his trademark image.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Kate Nash Announces Release Of New Single '3 AM' - Listen Now

Today Kate Nash has announced she will release her new single '3 AM' on 18th February, with her new album 'Girl Talk' set for release on 4th March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Azealia Banks Record Sales Increase Following Perez Hilton 'Faggot' Slur

American rapper and singer Azealia Banks has reportedly managed to increase her sales recently - by calling world-famous blogger and super-bitch Perez Hilton a ‘faggot’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Tom Odell Worried About Being Pigeon-Holed As 'Male Lily Allen'

Fresh-faced singer-songwriter Tom Odell has revealed that he hopes the public won’t instantly pigeon-hole him as a ‘male Lily Allen’ - as he’s signed to her label In the Name Of.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Marika Hackman Announces Mini-Album And UK Tour Dates

Following the captivating debut single produced by Johnny Flynn and Adam Beach from the Sussex Wit – Marika Hackman announces the release of a mini album ‘That Iron Taste’ produced by Charlie Andrew (Alt-J) due for release 25th February on Dirty Hit.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Emeli Sande Announces 'Live at the Royal Albert Hall' Live DVD & CD

Emeli Sandé has announced the release of 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall’, a live DVD and CD out on the 18th February.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

UK Rock Legends Sweet Revisit Hit Album 'Desolation Boulevard' With New Live CD

Hot-on-the-heels of their recent critically acclaimed album release 'New York Connection', UK rock legends Sweet have released a new live CD only available by digital download. Performing the band's most famous and influential album from 1974 'Desolation Boulevard' live, Sweet's 'Desolation Boulevard Revisited' recaptures the album in concert with all of the raw energy that can only come from a live performance.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Post War Years Announce Second Album 'Galapagos'

East London alt-pop outfit Post War Years have announced that their second album ‘Galapagos’ will hit shelves on February 25th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Adele Begins Work On Hugely-Anticipated Third Album

The news that half of the world has been waiting for has finally arrived - superstar soul singer Adele has begun work on her hugely-anticipated third album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

Everything Everything Preview New Album 'Arc' Online - Listen Now

Ahead of the release of their new album 'Arc', Everything Everything are previewing edits of the tracks online, right here, right now. It's an audio visual taster of what fans can expect from 'Arc', which is released this coming Monday, 14th January on RCA Victor.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

Bastille Announces Release Of Debut Album 'Bad Blood'

For someone yet to release his first album, Dan Smith, the creative force behind Bastille, has already had a good taste of fame. With the band, he's played a sold-out gig at London’s 1500-capacity KOKO, sold out two UK tours as well as headlined festivals. There’s two sold-out shows at Shepherds Bush Empire yet to come and another sold out UK tour. And they've got an army of fans hanging on his every word, covering songs and waiting for that debut with baited breath.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

New Duncan Bannatyne Record Label Lines Up First Single In Form Of ReConnected's 'One In A Million'

Dragon’s Den star Duncan Bannatyne is set to unleash some of the first hatchlings from his new musical venture Bannatyne Music, a fresh record label part-owned by the multi-millionaire - and it appears that a boyband are his first output.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

Dr Feelgood's Wilko Johnson Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer

Former Dr Feelgood guitarist turned solo artist Wilko Johnson has reportedly been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has chosen not to undertake chemotherapy, vowing to rock on for as long as possible and 'party where he can'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

Two Door Cinema Club Announce New Single 'Next Year' - Listen Now

Two Door Cinema Club have announced that the third single to be taken from 'Beacon' will be 'Next Year', released in the UK on February 18th, following their extensive January and February UK and Ireland tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

Neon Trees Return To The UK With New Single 'Everybody Talks' - Listen Now

Multi-platinum group Neon Trees celebrated great success in the states last year, as their RIAA platinum single 'Everybody Talks' became their first single to crack the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 at Number 6. 'Everybody Talks' is the first single from 'Picture Show', Neon Trees second album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

The Rolling Stones Launch New App 'This Day In The Rolling Stones'

The team who brought you the official Pink Floyd App, and Apps from Led Zeppelin, Classic Rock and iWitness, have announced details of a new Rolling Stones App - 'This Day in The Rolling Stones'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

Andrea Bocelli Lines Up QVC Performance To Promote New Album 'Passione'

Italian classical crossover star Andrea Bocelli is to perform on QVC later this month, to promote his brand new album ‘Passione’, out January 29th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

TOTO's Steve Lukather To Release New Album 'Transition' On Monday 21st January

TOTO’s première guitarist Steve Lukather will release his seventh solo album 'Transition' on Monday 21st January. The new single 'Right The Wrong' is released on the same day.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 January 2013

Thin Lizzy Members Announce New Band Black Star Riders And New Album/Touring Plans

In October 2012 Thin Lizzy announced that they would not be recording new material under the Thin Lizzy monicker. The last incarnation of the band - Scott Gorham, Brian Downey, Darren Wharton, Ricky Warwick, Damon Johnson and Marco Mendoza – would be looking to form a new project.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 January 2013

Stereophonics Unveil Artwork And Tracklisting For Forthcoming Album 'Graffiti On The Train'

Welsh rockers Stereophonics have unveiled the tracklisting and artwork for their brand new, eighth studio album ‘Graffiti on the Train’, out March 4th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 08 January 2013

Bring Me The Horizon Post New Single 'Shadow Moses' Online - Listen Now

Bring Me The Horizon have posted their new single 'Shadow Moses', which premièred on the Radio 1 Rock Show takeover last week, online. 'Shadow Moses' will be available to buy from all good digital music stores from 14th January. Check it out below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 January 2013

Internet Trolls Start Sick Trend To Encourage Justin Bieber Fans To Self-Harm

A sick and twisted Twitter trend was started by internet trolls last night, encouraging young fans of Canadian superstar Justin Bieber to self-harm in retaliation to reports that he had smoked cannabis.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 08 January 2013

David Bowie Releases New Single 'Where Are We Now?' And New Studio Album - Listen Now

Fans have been waiting 10 years for new material from David Bowie, however, today, on his 66th birthday, the waiting is over with the release of a brand new single 'Where Are We Now?'

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 January 2013

Alter Bridge Begin Work On New Album

Alter Bridge duo Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy have confirmed they have begun songwriting for the band's next studio album, tentatively set for release later this year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 07 January 2013

Paramore Reveal Teaser Of New Single 'Now' - Listen Now

Paramore have revealed a teaser of their new single 'Now' ahead of release on 24th March. It’s the first single taken from the band’s much anticipated fourth album, the self-titled 'Paramore'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 07 January 2013

Brian McFadden Announces Details Of New Album Featuring Ronan Keating And Sinead O'Connor

Brian McFadden has today announced he will release his first UK album in almost eight years, titled the 'The Irish Connection', to be released through BMF Records/EMI on March 11th. 'The Irish Connection' features Brian’s interpretations of some of the very best in Irish songwriting and showcases the strength and versatility of Brian’s voice.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 07 January 2013