Nero Release New EP 'Won't You (Be There)' As Free Download

Dubstep and drum and bass producers Nero have released their brand new EP ‘Won’t You (Be There)’ as a free download, which you can grab here.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Justin Vernon To Leave And End Bon Iver Following Tour

Justin Vernon, frontman of American indie-folk outfit Bon Iver, has announced that he will be leaving - and ending - the band at the end of their current European and UK tour, claiming that it had become too much of a distraction.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Robbie Williams Teases 2013 Tour - 'Wife And Daughter Will Travel With Me'

Superstar singer-songwriter Robbie Williams has teased fans about a possible 2013 stadium tour, after revealing that it would be ‘easy’ to take his wife Ayda Field and their baby daughter on tour with him next year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Stars Turn Out To Watch Alicia Keys And Lianne La Havas Perform For MTV Crashes Manchester

Last night, 14-time Grammy winning global superstar, Alicia Keys, supported by Mercury Prize nominee Lianne La Havas, brought the house down with a dazzling performance at Manchester Cathedral for MTV Crashes Manchester.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Coldplay Announce Release Of New Live CD/DVD 'Live 2012'

On 19 November, Coldplay will release 'Live 2012', the band’s first concert film/live album for nine years. It documents their acclaimed 'Mylo Xyloto' world tour, which has been seen by more than three million people since it began in June 2011. The band will also release their new single ‘Hurts Like Heaven’ on the same day.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Capital Cities Offer 'Kangaroo Court' As Free Download - Listen Now

LA breakout band Capital Cities make their London debut tonight, Tuesday 25th September, when they headline at Monto Water Rats. In celebration of their debut show on UK shores, the fast rising electro rockers are offering you a free download of their fantastically frenetic track ‘Kangaroo Court.’

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

LMFAO To Return 'Stronger Than Ever' After Hiatus

American electro-pop outfit LMFAO have denied that they’re splitting up for good, and have claimed that they will come back ‘stronger than ever’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Hospitality Unveil Deluxe Version Of Debut Album - Plus 'Eighth Avenue' Video

Guitar-pop four-piece Hospitality have announced that they will be releasing a deluxe version of their eponymous debut album, as was unveiling a brand new music video for the track ‘Eighth Avenue’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Tracer Confirm Details For Next Album And Announce New Member

Australian rock band Tracer start their 'Spaces In Between' UK tour on Wednesday September 26th at the Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton with special guests Virgil and the Accelerators.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

The 1975 Announce Release Of New 'Sex' EP - Listen Now

Following the release of The 1975’s acclaimed 'Facedown' EP last month, comes an even darker and ambitious affair than their debut. 'Sex', out on Monday 19th November, encompasses the essence of the Manchester outfit’s anti-tribalist leanings and confirms their stance as magpies of culture and sound.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Naughty Boy Releases 'Hotel Cabana' Album Trailer Feat. Professor Green, Tinie Tempah & More

Naught Boy has revealed that the collaborators on his upcoming album ‘Hotel Cabana’ include Professor Green, Tinie Tempah, Gabrielle and George the Poet with more to be confirmed! The trailer for ‘Hotel Cabana’, starring and narrated by George the Poet, can be seen below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Lavender Diamond Streams New Album Track 'I Don't Recall' Ahead Of October UK Release

Ahead of the UK release of new album 'Incorruptible Heart' on the 8th October, Lavender Diamond are streaming new album track 'I Don't Recall'. There's also a video on it's way this week for the lead track to come off the the album 'Everybody's Heart's Breaking Now'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

As I Lay Dying Steam New Album 'Awakened' In Full

San Diego metalcore outfit As I Lay Dying have made their brand new album ‘Awakened’ - out today - available to stream online for free.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Paul McCartney To Release 'Live Kisses'

November 12th will see the release of ‘Live Kisses’ – a stunning 13-song film, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, that captures the magic of an extraordinary evening in February of this year. In the intimate surroundings of Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, where Paul recorded much of his ‘Kisses On The Bottom’ album, he was reunited with the all-star musicians who joined him on the record to bring the songs to life for a once in a lifetime performance.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 24 September 2012

Y Luv Offer 'Driftin' Single As Free Download

LA-based rockers Y Luv have offered brand new track ‘Driftin’ as a free download, ahead of the release of their brand new EP ‘It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense’ - out October 1st.

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

Only Boys Aloud Announce Debut Album Release Date

Only Boys Aloud, the 141-strong choir hailing from the Welsh Valleys, have announced that their eponymous debut album will hit shelves on November 19th.

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

Bleech Unleash Video For New Single 'Break My Nose'

Bleech are set to release their new single ‘Break My Nose' on Monday October 22nd. The punchy new video, directed by Ben Kent was shot in Repton Park boy’s gym previously used in the legendary UK film ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ and stars International Super Middleweight contender Frank Bugliani in the ring with Courtney Pryce.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 24 September 2012

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