Hip Hop Heroes De La Soul Confirmed To Headline Standon Calling 2013

Legendary hip-hop group De La Soul have been confirmed as headliners for Standon Calling 2013, which takes place in Hertfordshire in August next year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 13 December 2012

New Award Announced For 2013 BRIT Awards

It has been announced that at next year's ceremony taking place on 20th February, The BRIT Awards will honour War Child with the first Special Recognition Award.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 13 December 2012

Gabrielle Aplin Announces Release Of Debut Album 'English Rain'

Gabrielle Aplin will release her debut album for Parlophone Records on April 29th. Entitled 'English Rain' (pre-order here), the album will be preceded by her second single 'Please Don’t Say You Love Me' on February 11th, and supported by a full UK tour in March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Justin Bieber Officially Takes Lady Gaga's Global Social Crown

Starcount has exclusively revealed that Lady Gaga has been toppled off her throne as the all-time most popular and influential person in global social media by Justin Bieber.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 12 December 2012

First Batch Of Bands And Second Location Confirmed For Hit The Deck 2013

Hit The Deck Festival has announced the first 20 bands that will be appearing at this years events. Hit The Deck will now not only take place across Nottingham’s Rock City, Rescue Rooms, Forum and Stealth venues on April 21st, but also in Bristol the day before on April 20th for the first time, at the O2 Academy 1 & 2, Thekla, Fleece and Exchange venues. The addition of Bristol for the 3rd year of Hit The Deck takes the combined capacity of the event to over 6,500, its biggest to date.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Sir Paul McCartney To Replace Kurt Cobain At Nirvana Reunion '121212' Concert Tonight

Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney has reportedly been confirmed to replace iconic grunge star Kurt Cobain for a one-night-only Nirvana reunion, which will feature the only surviving members of the band - Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 12 December 2012

IM:LTD Release 'Rise Of The Underdogs' LP - Listen Now

IM:LTD, an independent subdivision of the soulful Influenza Media label, has been bringing the world some of the deepest and smoothest drum and bass since 2009, when Parisian DJ/producer/graphic designer/label boss Caine put out IMLTD001. As a lover of everything 170bpm, I was fortunately introduced to them when I heard the Purple Sky EP which hit shelves earlier this year - now, they’ve stunned me again with brilliant new LP ‘Rise of the Underdogs’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Duologue Unveil New Single 'Push It' - Listen Now

London-based five-piece Duologue have unveiled their brand new single ‘Push It’, which you can check out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Cornershop Unveil 'Every Year So Different' - Listen Now

British indie-rockers Cornershop have unveiled their brand new track ‘Every Year So Different’, as well as it’s beautiful new music video.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Stone Sour Officially Confirmed For Download 2013

Download promoter Andy Copping has confirmed via Twitter that Stone Sour will perform at Download 2013. Stone Sour will feature on Download's Sunday line-up, which will be topped by Rammstein.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Blood Red Shoes Announce 'Water' EP Release Date And London Gig

Brighton rock duo Blood Red Shoes have announced that their brand new EP ‘Water’ will hit shelves on January 21st, and that they’ll be performing in London the day after.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 10 December 2012

The Pogues' 'Fairytale Of New York' Still Most Popular Christmas Song In UK

The organisation which represents 95,000 UK songwriters and composers today published the Top 50 most played Christmas songs in the past year - and it was revealed that The Pogues classic ‘Fairytale of New York’ (featuring Kirsty Maccoll) is still the nation’s favourite festive track!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 10 December 2012

Jack White Claims Meg Was 'Very Uninterested' During Time In White Stripes

Musical genius Jack White has claimed that it was difficult to get along with Meg in the best years of The White Stripes - because she was ‘very uninterested’ and lacked any enthusiasm.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 10 December 2012

Conor Maynard To Headline MTV Brand New For 2013 Showcase

Today, MTV UK and Ireland announce Conor Maynard as the headliner of their MTV Brand New for 2013 showcase on January 22nd. He will be supported by two of this year's nominees - to be announced shortly.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 10 December 2012

Police Apologise To Notorious B.I.G For Publicly Releasing Grisly Autopsy Report

The LAPD have publicly apologised to the family of iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G for revealing the details of his autopsy to the general public without first informing them.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 10 December 2012

BBC Sound Of 2013 Longlist Revealed

15 of the most promising acts in the world have been listed for the BBC Sound of 2013 poll this week - in a list that includes Kodaline and the Palma Violets.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 10 December 2012

Olly Murs Hits Out At Those Who Question His Credibility

X Factor star Olly Murs has hit out at those who ‘question his credibility’, claiming that he has established himself as a star now having sold over 2.5million albums.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 07 December 2012

French Alt-Rock Outfit Phoenix To Release New Album In April 2013

French alternative rock outfit Phoenix have reportedly been working on a brand new studio album, and will release it next year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 07 December 2012

Hobgoblin Presents Bloodstock's 'Metal 2 The Masses'

Hobgoblin has unveiled a new partnership with Bloodstock Open Air Festival. The collaboration sees both parties teaming up to bring 'METAL 2 THE MASSES' at Bloodstock 2013, offering breaking bands the chance to perform on the Newblood Stage.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 December 2012

Enter Shikari Announce Release Of 'A Flash Flood Of Colour' Redux Edition

To round off a big year in the life of Enter Shikari, the band will release a specially-priced digital 'redux' version of their album 'A Flash Flood Of Colour' on December 10th 2012. The repackage comes bundled with a selection of remixes from throughout the album campaign, plus brand new unreleased mixes by band members Rory 'Rory C' Clewlow and Rob 'Sgt. Rolfy' Rolfe, as well as a selection of tracks recorded at the band's sold out Hammersmith Apollo show from March 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 December 2012

Bon Iver Frontman Justin Vernon Says He 'Hates' The Grammy Awards

Justin Vernon - frontman of American indie-folk outfit Bon Iver - has claimed that he ‘hates the Grammys’, despite he and his band picking up two of the awards earlier this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 07 December 2012

The Maine Release DVD Documentary 'Anthem For A Dying Breed'

The first-ever DVD documentary from Arizona rockers The Maine, 'Anthem For A Dying Breed', was released today physically and digitally via rude records worldwide.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 December 2012

LostAlone Unveil Festive Single 'I Want Christmas Always' - Listen Now

LostAlone are to release a festive single, 'I Want Christmas Always' which will be available via iTunes on 16th December 2012. The track, debuted by Matt Stocks on Kerrang! Radio, will come with accompanying B-side, 'All (Lost) Alone On Christmas' (originally written by Steven Van Zandt for the film Home Alone 2).

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 December 2012

Live At Jodrell Bank Picks Up Two Major Industry Awards

Live from Jodrell Bank - the unique festival/event held at the grounds of the Lovell Telescope - has picked up two major industry awards this year, after just two shows in their whole history!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 07 December 2012

JLS Take On New Mission To Help Beat Cancer

MOBO and Brit Award winning chart-toppers JLS and world leading charity Cancer Research UK have joined forces to re-launch the JLS Foundation this December, to coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Foundation’s aim is to help fund Cancer Research UK’s vital research specifically into cancers that affect children, teenagers and young adults aged 0-24 within the UK, to help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 December 2012

Paramore Reveal Plans For Self-Titled Album Release In April 2013

American pop-punk outfit Paramore have announced their return, with a brand new self-titled album set for a 2013 release.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 06 December 2012

Tom Odell Shortlisted For 2013 BRIT Critics Choice Award

Tom Odell has today been announced as one of the three artists shortlisted for the 2013 BRIT Critics Choice Award.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 06 December 2012

JLS Announce Release Of New Single 'Give Me Life'/'Hold Me Down'

One of the UK’s most successful bands, JLS return with their second single from their top five album, 'Evolution' - 'Give Me Life', which is released through RCA Records on 16th December.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 06 December 2012

Muse Nominated For Two 2013 Grammy Awards: 'Best Rock Album' And 'Best Rock Song'

British stadium rockers Muse have been nominated for two 2013 Grammy Awards for 'Best Rock Album' (The 2nd Law) and 'Best Rock Song' ('Madness').

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 06 December 2012

Carousel Unveil New Single 'Stay Awake' - Listen Now

New York electro-pop outfit Carousel have unveiled their brand new single ‘Stay Awake’, their first release following a six-month hiatus.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 06 December 2012