YesYou Announce 'Frivolous Life' Single Release Date And Unveil Video

Brisbane duo Jono Kirkham and Gav Parry - a.k.a YesYou - have announced that they will release single ‘Frivolous Life’ on October 15th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 24 September 2012

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong To Enter Rehab

Following on from his incredible f-word-happy meltdown onstage at yesterday’s iHeartMusic Festival, it’s been revealed that Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong will be entering rehab for substance abuse.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Sunday, 23 September 2012

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Destroys Equipment In Four-Letter Explosion After Set Cut Short

Billie Joe Armstrong had something of a ‘21st Century Breakdown’ at Las Vegas’ iHeartRadio Festival yesterday - after he erupted into a frankly awe-inspiring, f-word heavy rant at producers who cut the band’s slot to 25 minutes from 45 minutes to allow Usher to perform for longer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Sunday, 23 September 2012

Victoria Hume Announces 'Numbers' Release Date - Watch Video Now

Alt-pop singer-songwriter Victoria Hume has announced that her brand new single ‘Numbers’ will hit shelves on October 8th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 21 September 2012

One Direction Invite Robbie Williams To Join Their Group

X Factor singing sensations One Direction have extended Robbie Williams an invitation that not many people in the world would turn down right now - and offered him a place in the group!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 21 September 2012

DJ Fresh Hints At Girls Aloud Collaboration

Drum and bass and dubstep star DJ Fresh has hinted that he’s collaborated with superstar girl group Girls Aloud today, saying that he’s ‘interested’ to work with them.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 21 September 2012

Willy Mason Announces 'Carry On' Release Date

New York-based blues singer-songwriter Willy Mason has announced his new album ‘Carry On’ will hit shelves on December 3rd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 21 September 2012

Muse Launch Innovative Google Chrome Project 'The Social Connectome'

Muse today launched a web application named The Social Connectome, which allows people to add themselves to a visual network of Muse fans and unlock a new song from their upcoming album 'The 2nd Law'. Click here for details.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 21 September 2012

Fiona Apple Spends Night In Texas Jail After Being Caught In Weed Arrest Hotspot

American pop-rock singer-songwriter Fiona Apple was forced to spend a night in a Texan jail on Wednesday, after police found a small quantity of hashish on their tour bus.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 21 September 2012

KAV To Release New Single 'King Of The World (Undefeated Champion)' Next Month

Leicester-based rock and blues musician KAV - a.k.a Kavin Sandhu - has announced that his latest single ‘King of the World (Undefeated Champion)’ will hit shelves on October 29th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 21 September 2012

Crystal Fighters Announce 'Star Of Love' Remix Album Details

London-based folktronica outfit Crystal Fighters have announced details of their ‘Star of Love’ remixes album, due out September 23rd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 21 September 2012

Herbert Gronemeyer Announces 'I Walk' Album Release Date

German pop rock superstar Herbert Grönemeyer has announced that he’ll be releasing his debut UK album ‘I Walk’ on October 8th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

Talking Heads Founder David Byrne Releases New Book 'How Music Works'

'How Music Works' is David Byrne’s remarkable and buoyant celebration of a subject he has spent a lifetime thinking about. In it he explores how profoundly music is shaped by its time and place, and he explains how the advent of recording technology in the twentieth century forever changed our relationship to playing, performing, and listening to music.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

One Direction To Première New 'Live While We're Young' Single And Video TONIGHT!

One Direction have brought forward the radio and video première of their brand new single 'Live While We're Young' to today, September 20th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

Evanescence's Amy Lee Hoping For Change In Musical Style

30 year-old singer-songwriter Amy Lee - frontwoman of American rockers Evanescence - has revealed that she’d like to take a break from the band at some point - to work with music ‘not driven by loud guitars’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

Lemonheads First Three Albums To Be Reissued

With the announcement of a new, grittier, Lemonheads album on the horizon, Fire Records will be reissuing the band's first three albums 'Hate Your Friends' (1987), 'Creator' (1988) and 'Lick' (1989), which showcase the band's early punk rock roots.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

Liam Gallagher In Trouble With Spanish Police After Man City - Real Madrid Fracas

Ex-Oasis star Liam Gallagher was reportedly involved in a fracas with Spanish police on Tuesday night, after becoming unhappy with his favourites Manchester City - who threw away a 2-1 lead in the last five minutes of their Champions League game against Real Madrid.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

Expert Panel Of Judges Announced For Welsh Music Prize 2011-12

The organisers of Welsh Music Prize are please to announce the members of the judges panel for the 2011-12 prize. The panel, who will choose a winner from the 12 shortlisted albums, is comprised of a diverse cross-section of the music industry in Wales.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

Justin Bieber Ready To Take Career To Next Level

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber has claimed that he is ready to take his career to the ‘next level’ - and that he doesn’t want to be cast-off as ‘just another teen heart throb’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

'New Album About Everything After X Factor', Says Matt Cardle

X Factor winner Matt Cardle - who has since parted ways with Simon Cowell’s Syco label - has revealed that his second and latest studio album is ‘inspired’ by his experience after leaving the hugely popular singing show.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

One Direction Have Earned Close To £100,000,000, Says New Simon Cowell Biography

While almost everyone under the sun would love to become a world-famous superstar, with seemingly endless money and a range of flashy cars, some of you may not actually know how much money some of your favourite stars make. Well, to put things into perspective, we can reveal how much X Factor pop sensations One Direction have earnt in their first two years - close to £100,000,000.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

Don Broco Announce Release Of New Single 'Hold On'

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: Thursday, 20 September 2012

Kesha Announces Release Of New Album 'Warrior' And New Single 'Die Young'

Global superstar Ke$ha will be releasing her sophomore album, 'Warrior', on December 3rd through Kemosabe/RCA Records. The first single 'Die Young' will be out November 18th. Executive produced by Kemosabe Records head Dr. Luke, 'Warrior' features tracks written by Ke$ha, as well as collaborations with producers, writers and musicians including, Will.i.am, Max Martin, Benny Blanco, Cirkut, Bonnie McKee, Wayne Coyne, Iggy Pop, Patrick Carney, Ben Folds, Greg Kurstin, Kojak, Ammo, and Billboard.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Cradle Of Filth Offer New Track ‘For Your Vulgar Delectation’ As Free Download - Listen Now

Cradle of Filth are set to release their new masterwork ‘The Manticore & other Horrors’ this Hallowe’en on Peaceville Records. They’ve now unleashed a track from the album for free download. You can get ‘For Your Vulgar Delectation’ here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Example Hits Out At Expensive VIP/Meet And Greet Packages

London-based singer-songwriter Example has hit out at the rising popularity of super-expensive VIP/Meet and Greet packages that bands and singers are selling nowadays - claiming that it is an obligation for artists to meet the fans that support them for free.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2012

'BB King: The Life Of Riley' To Be Screened In UK This October

A film of legendary Blues singer-songwriter BB King’s life will be released in the UK this October, it has been confirmed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Joe McElderry Voted Greatest X Factor Act

It’s a great week for Joe McElderry, not only does he secure another Top 10 album with his new album ‘Here’s What I Believe’ going straight in at Number 8 on Sunday, he’s also pipped the likes of Leona Lewis and JLS to be crowned Greatest X Factor Act in a poll conducted by Digital Spy.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Utopia Music Announce 'Diligence' - By Break, Fields, Mako & Villem - Release Date

Utopia Music, the brain-child of Suffolk drum and bass lover Mako, has announced that it will be releasing brand new single ‘Diligence’ - by Break, Fields, Mako, and Villem - next month.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Neil Diamond To Release Career-Spanning Compilation Album This November

Veteran singer-songwriter Neil Diamond has announced that a brand new compilation album - featuring 23 of his most-loved and most-celebrated singles and tracks - will be released on November 19th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Bat For Lashes Announces 'All Your Gold' Single Release Date - Listen Now

Natasha Khan - a.k.a Bat for Lashes - has announced that she will release new single ‘All Your Gold’ on 29th October, the second official track to be taken from the already acclaimed third album The Haunted Man, out 15th October via Parlophone.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2012