Aerosmith Perform On Streets Of Boston In Front Of Old Apartment

1325 Commmonwealth Avenue is the building in Boston where it all began some 40 years ago for Aerosmith, in an apartment where Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer lived and wrote songs together in the early 70s. It was where they planted the seed that would catapult them to become America’s greatest rock band, with sales exceeding 150 million albums worldwide and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 06 November 2012

Foals Return After Two-Year Gap With Comeback Track 'Inhaler'

“Inhaler” is the lead single announced for their third studio album “Holy Fire”, set to release in February 2012. With two top ten albums already behind their name, the Oxford band prepare for their return with their third and most exhilarating album yet.

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Tuesday, 06 November 2012

Rod Stewart Premieres 'Let It Snow' From New 'Merry Christmas, Baby' Album - Listen Now

Christmas is now less than 50 days away and to get you in the mood Rod Stewart has unveiled his version of ‘Let It Snow’ from his forthcoming album ‘Merry Christmas, Baby’ which is out on Monday 12th November.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 06 November 2012

Jay-Z Claims Kurt Cobain And Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Temporarily Eclipsed Hip-Hop

Hip-hop and rap superstar Jay-Z has claimed that Nirvana’s seminal track ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ - the first track from their second album ‘Nevermind’ - was so good that it temporarily put hip-hop in it’s tracks.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Shane Meadows' Stone Roses Documentary Set To See Cinema Release Next Year

Filmmaker Shane Meadows has revealed a long anticipated documentary based around The Stone Roses’ reunion.

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Cult Of Luna Announce Release Of New Album 'Vertikal' And UK Live Dates

'Vertikal', the new studio album from Sweden’s Cult of Luna, will be released via Indie Recordings in Europe on 25th January and Density Records in the US on 29th January 2013.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Cheryl Cole Reveals Four-Letter Text Message Tirade She Sent Simon Cowell After US X Factor Departur

Geordie singing star Cheryl (a.k.a Cheryl Cole) has confessed that she sent Simon Cowell a rather sweary text following her departure from The X Factor in her brand new autobiography.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Don Broco Reveal Hadouken! Remix Of New Single 'Hold On' - Listen Now

After topping the official rock charts with the release of their debut album ‘Priorities’, home county rockers Don Broco are set to release their new single ‘Hold On’ on November 19th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Tom Odell Releases Burberry Catwalk Soundtrack Video 'Another Love'

Signed to Columbia Records at the age of 21 and described as “precociously talented” by his fans, great things are expected from Tom Odell and his new release, "Another Love".

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Lady Gaga: 'Adele's Bigger Than Me, Why Do People Care About My Weight?'

Eccentric superstar Lady Gaga has hit out at the apparent fixation with her body image - and has controversially asked why singer’s such as Adele seem to get less hassle for their size.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Fazer, Stooshe, Tyler James & Angel Launch Charity Children In Need Single

This afternoon saw one-off collective Urban Classic officially unveil charity single 'Wish I Belonged', backed by the 80-piece BBC Symphony Orchestra. The group - made up of Fazer, Stooshe, Tyler James and Angel - gathered at Hanover Square to exclusively debut the song in an impromptu acoustic performance announced to fans on Twitter just a few hours beforehand. The song is available to buy from Wednesday with all net profits going to BBC Children In Need.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Ben Gibbard Unveils New Track 'Teardrop Windows' From Upcoming Debut Solo LP - Listen Now

With his debut solo Album “Former Lives” out on November 12th, Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service frontman Benjamin Gibbard has released his new video for “Teardrop Windows’. Gibbard is also set to play a special solo show at Union Chapel on December 3rd, performing a selection of material written over the course of his fifteen years in Death Cab For Cutie, though says the songs are “a side story, not a new chapter.”

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Bryan Ferry Talks About 'The Jazz Age' Record: "For Years I Wanted To Release An Instrumental Album"

If there was ever a musical icon and a decade destined to come together it is Bryan Ferry and the Roaring Twenties. The artist as creative powerhouse with a dazzling career of endless surprise, delight and innovation, and the decade - a time of modernity, decadence and bright young things - all driven on by the thrill of it all.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Stereophonics Announce 'In A Moment' As First Single From Forthcoming New Album - Listen Now

Stereophonics have announced that the first single from their forthcoming new album is called 'In A Moment'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Plan B To Take Year Out To Live Life Without Fandom

After three years of celebrity hood, British performer/actor among winners at the MOBO awards in Liverpool this weekend is planning on hanging up his microphone to reconnect with reality and his muse.

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

AEG Live Secure Five Year Deal With Royal Parks Agency For Hyde Park Gigs

Following on from Live Nation the Royal Parks Agency’s messy break-up - which saw the end of a 15-year partnership of live gigs in London’s Hyde Park - AEG Live have now worked out a five-year deal with the company which will see six concerts arranged each year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Kimberley Walsh Announces Release Of Debut Solo Album

Girls Aloud star , Kimberley Walsh announces the unveiling of her debut solo album “Centre Stage” on February 4th 2013 after signing a record deal with Decca Records.

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Nickelback Frontman Chad Kroeger Once Paid Drum Technician To Jam Penis In Metal Fan

Chad Kroeger - frontman of Canadian rockers Nickelback - has recounted the time that he and his bandmates paid one of the tour technicians to put his penis into a metal fan.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Lavender Diamond Release Their Second Album 'Incorruptible Heart'

Indie folk band Lavender Diamond’s second album “Incorruptible Heart” sees its UK release today on Paracadute as a follow up to 2007 album “Imagine Our Love”.

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham Teases New Tour And Album

Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham has spoken of the hugely-anticipated new Fleetwood Mac reunion tour and album, which Stevie Nicks confirmed earlier this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Sylencer's New Album Available For Streaming

Sylencer are a propitious unsigned Chicago-based metal project founded by musician Markus Johansson and Johnny Rox, including permanent addition Kevin Talley, seasoned drummer for Daath, Six Feet Under. The self-funded debut album “A Lethal Dose of Truth” features guest performances from cultivated artists such as Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess, Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano and Dethklok’s Brendon Small alongside a dozen others.

Written by: Catherine Rea | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Aerosmith Release New Album 'Music From Another Dimension' Today

There has been a witch’s brew boiling for 10 years, and America’s greatest rock band is about to blow the cover off.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 05 November 2012

Jingle Bell Ball Saturday Line-Up Revealed with One Direction, JLS, Bruno Mars & The Script

Capital FM have confirmed the lineup for the Jingle Bell Ball on Saturday December 8th at London's O2 Arena, and will include One Direction, JLS, The Script and Bruno Mars. A final act will be confirmed on Monday at 8am, just as tickets go onsale.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 03 November 2012

JLS, Rizzle Kicks, Lawson And Little Mix Are First Acts Confirmed For 2012 Jingle Bell Ball

Rizzle Kicks, Lawson, JLS and Little Mix are amongst the first acts confirmed to perform on day one of this year's Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball. The 2012 Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball will take place at London's O2 Arena on Saturday 8th December and Sunday 9th December.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 03 November 2012

CIA's Deep Kut Release 'Love Finds Me/Red Hands' - Listen Now

CIA offshot Deep Kut has been bringing us the premium in deep drum and bass since 2006, when CIADK001 - Calibre’s ‘Release’ - first hit shelves. Owned by Total Science, CIA and Deep Kut continue to bring the moodier and more melodic side of drum and bass today - with Beta2’s new single ‘Love Finds Me’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

JLS Unveil Their 'Ultimate MOBO Playlist' - Listen Now

As you may know, the MOBO Awards are taking place tomorrow, Saturday 3rd November, and JLS have put together their ‘Ultimate MOBO’s Playlist’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Axl Rose Claims Slash And Duff McKagan Caused Songwriting Dip

Iconic GnR frontman Axl Rose has revealed that he was once took a break from writing music - because Slash and Duff McKagan called him a ‘loser’!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Michael Schenker Announces 'Temple Of Rock: Live In Europe'

December 3rd will see the release of Michael Schenker’s 'Temple of Rock: Live in Europe'. Released on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and as a Limited Deluxe Edition containing all 3 formats, this essential live rock’n’roll release includes songs performed live in Tilburg, The Netherlands in May 2012, and at London’s High Voltage Festival in 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Placebo Release New 'B3' EP

After fifteen years, six studio albums, 11 million album sales, breakdowns, clean ups and the dizzy swell of global success Placebo are back. Their 'B3' EP, their first new music in 3 years, has been released in the UK and is available to buy at iTunes. The lead track 'B3' premièred at radio recently on Steve Lamacq’s show on 6Music.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012

Ben Howard Announces Details Of 'Burgh Island' EP And Video For New Track 'Esmerelda'

Ben Howard will release a brand new EP of material, the 'Burgh Island EP', through Island Records on 10th December.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 02 November 2012