Linkin Park Challenge Fans To Unlock New 'Castle Of Glass' Video

From their official website www.linkinpark.com, Linkin Park has announced that fans can team up to unlock their new music video, 'Castle Of Glass' from their latest chart-topping album, 'Living Things' beginning October 5th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 October 2012

The Smiths 'Never, Ever, Ever' Reforming, Says Morrissey Spokesperson

Fans of The Smiths have been on an emotional rollercoaster this week, with the strongest and weightiest rumours of a reunion since their split back in 1987 circulating - only to be denied by Johnny Marr’s manager. Now, their followers are set to take another plunge on the coaster - after a Morrissey spokesperson revealed that the band would ‘never, ever’ be reforming.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 04 October 2012

Funeral For A Friend Announce Release Of New Album 'Conduit'

Seminal Welsh rock band Funeral For A Friend will release the sixth album of their career on 28th January, 2013. Titled ‘Conduit’, it’s the follow up to 2011’s critically acclaimed ‘Welcome Home Armageddon’ and is the first album since the addition of new drummer Pat Lundy.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 October 2012

Lewis Watson Announces 'Another Four Sad Songs' EP Release Date

Oxford's up and coming singer-songwriter Lewis Watson has announced that he will be releasing his second EP 'Another Four Sad Songs' on October 22nd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 04 October 2012

The Heartbreaks Announce 'Polly Remixed' EP Free Download - Listen Now

British indie-rockers The Heartbreaks have announced that they’ll be releasing their brand new ‘Polly Remixed’ EP as a free download.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Victor Talking Machine Announce 'Had Enough' EP Release Date

London-based noise-pop outfit Victor Talking Machine have announced that their brand new EP ‘Had Enough’ will hit shelves on November 12th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Mumford And Sons Claim US Fastest Selling Record Of 2012

Indie-folk stars Mumford and Sons have beaten the likes of Justin Bieber and One Direction to become the owners of the fastest-selling record of 2012 in the US - a feat they just achieved here in the UK, too.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Nas Asked Kelis To 'Make Love One More Time'

New York-based hip-hop and rap star Nas has admitted that he asked his ex-wife Kelis to make love to him ‘one more time’ following their divorce in 2010.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Leona Lewis To Appear On X Factor This Weekend Ahead Of New 'Glassheart' Album Release

With just under two weeks until the release of Leona's third studio album, 'Glassheart', Leona is to perform lead single 'Trouble' on X Factor this Sunday evening. She will also appear on Alan Carr's Chatty Man on Friday 12th October, tune in from 10pm.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Small Venues To No Longer Require License For Live Music Performances

Small venues and pubs have been granted permission to stage live music without a license this week, as the government encourages the growth of smaller clubs and businesses.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Electro Star AbDeCaf Remixes The Chevin's 'Champion' - Listen Now

Electro wunderkind AbDeCaf has been developing a strong reputation as one of the most exciting up and coming producers around. Having recently wowed with his 'Rebuild' EP, the Miami native has continued his impressive streak by remixing 'Champion' by The Chevin.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

YesYou Unveil Paces 'Frivolous Life' Remix - Listen Now

YesYou release single 'Frivolous Life' on October 15th. Brisbane duo Jono Kirkham and Gav Parry recently gained the approval of BBC Tastemaker Jen Long for their blissed out dream pop stylings. With a brand new EP set for November, 'Frivolous Life' offers a wonderful insight of what to expect from the upcoming release.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

The Black Keys 'Definitely' Putting Out New Album In 2013

American rock duo The Black Keys have confirmed that they will be putting out a new record in 2013, after releasing what is their seventh studio album in December last year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Blood On The Dance Floor Announce 'Anthem Of The Outcast' EP Out 30th October

As they gear up for their national 'The Scene Is Dead' Autumn tour, Blood on the Dance Floor will also be releasing the 'Anthem Of The Outcast' EP on October 30th. Not only is this the band’s first official release in the UK but it also drops right before their first run of UK shows which includes a main stage slot at the sold out UK Warped Tour and also a recently upgraded London headline show, previously at 229, now at Kings College.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Oh Minnows To Release New Single 'Hurry' In Support Of Re-Issue Of Debut Album 'For Shadows'

Following the 2011 digital release of acclaimed debut record, ‘For Shadows’, New York based Oh Minnows return to celebrate the physical release of the LP with the release of new single, ‘Hurry’ on 5th November 2012; again on the renowned Young & Lost Club label.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

I Am Kloot Announce Brand New Single 'Hold Back The Night' - Listen Now

Acclaimed Manchester three piece I Am Kloot are back on November 5th with stunning new single ‘Hold Back the Night’; the first from the eagerly anticipated new LP 'Let It All in', due out in January 2013.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Foo Fighters Just Taking A Break, Says Dave Grohl

Following on from rumours of the band splitting, American rock titans Foo Fighters have now apparently entered hiatus - though frontman Dave Grohl has reassured fans that the band will never break up.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Underoath Announce Plans To Disband With Farewell Tour

Florida-based Christian metalcore outfit Underoath have announced that they will be breaking up in 2013 - after a brand new tour which they will unveil next week.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Justin Bieber Throws Up Rainbows And Unicorns On Fans In Taiwanese News Animation

Being recreated as a character in a popular cartoon is usually a big moment in any young superstar’s career, and Canadian singer Justin Bieber was ecstatic when he was called up to record a voiceover for The Simpsons earlier this year. But, one animated appearance Bieber won’t be jumping up and down for is in a Taiwanese cartoon news program - which depicts him throwing up unicorns and rainbows over his fans.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 October 2012

Simian Mobile Disco Stream 'Breaking Time' From 'A From of Change' EP - Listen Now

Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed album 'Unpatterns' comes a brand new 4-track EP from the tirelessly innovative Simian Mobile Disco, aka James Ford and Jas Shaw.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

Foo Fighters Deny Break Up After Grohl Tells New York Festival Fans 'This Is It'

The Foo Fighters have categorically denied that they’ll be breaking-up any time soon, after rumours of an imminent split began circulating after frontman Dave Grohl told the crowd at a gig New York’s Central Park that ‘this is it’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

Capital Cities Stream 'Kangaroo Court' EP - Listen Now

Californian pop group Capital Cities have put their brand new ‘Kangaroo Court’ EP up as a free stream for fans to listen to before they buy - check below to hear.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

The Smashing Pumpkins Unveil Details Of 'Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness' Reissue

The Smashing Pumpkins’ career-defining 1995 double album 'Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness' has earned Diamond certification by the RIAA for sales of 10,000,000 discs and digital equivalent per disc (5 million copies of the double album). This news comes in the midst of EMI Music’s extensive reissue campaign honoring the legacy of the iconic alternative band. It continues December 4th with the Pumpkins’ fourth album 'Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness' receiving the fully remastered treatment for the first time. This follows last year’s acclaimed reissues of the band’s groundbreaking first two albums, 'Gish' (1991) and 'Siamese Dream' (1993), as well as this past summer’s 'Pisces Iscariot' (1994), the band’s third album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

Mutado Pintado Announces 'Carbon Copies'/'This Life' Double A-Side Single Release Date

Mutado Pintado, aka New Yorker Craig Louis Higgins Jr, has announced that his brand new double A-side single ‘Carbon Copies’/’This Life’ will hit shelves on October 29th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

Johnny Marr's Manager Denies The Smiths Reunion Rumours

A shadow of doubt has been cast over the hugely-talked about Smiths reunion, after guitarist Johnny Marr’s manager told NME that ‘it isn’t happening’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

I am Giant Offer Free Download Of Current Single 'Purple Heart'

I Am Giant are about to release their anticipated debut album 'The Horrifying Truth' on October 8th, and ahead of the release the band are now offering a free download of their current single 'Purple Heart' recorded live at The Garage, London last month. The download is available here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

Adele's '21' To Overtake ABBA's 'Gold: Greatest Hits' As Biggest-Selling CD Of Past 30 Years?

Superstar soul singer Adele is set to overtake Swedish pop group ABBA as the owner of the biggest-selling CD in the UK, as the Official Charts Company compiles a special CD albums report in celebration of 30 years of the CD era.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

Coheed And Cambria Stream Title Track From New Album ‘The Afterman: Ascension’ - Listen Now

Coheed and Cambria this week released the first track from their forthcoming album for media to stream. The track, ‘The Afterman’, is a sprawling, stripped-back emotion filled piece that showcases the epic beauty Claudio Sanchez and Coheed and Cambria can produce alongside their moments of stadium sized raging thunder.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

Tweak Bird Announce Release Of New 'Undercover Crops' EP & Free Download Of New Track 'People'

Tweak Bird are back with a brand new EP titled 'Undercover Crops' scheduled for release on October 29th via Volcom Entertainment.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

Axl Rose To Give First Live Interview For Over 20 Years On Jimmy Kimmel Show

Guns N Roses frontman Axl Rose has apparently agreed to do his first live television interview for over 20 years this month, as he hopes to promote his band’s 12-date residency at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012