Echotape To Release Double A-Side Single 'Awakening/Spinning'

After releasing their debut EP, Echotape return with their double A-side single 'Awakening/ Spinning' out on October 20th. Five like-minded individuals from a village nestled in the South of England have come together to create a considered and coherent aesthetic which shines through in this double A-side.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 14 September 2012

Tony Bennett Confirms Christina Aguilera Collaboration As Part Of 'Viva Duets' Album

Legendary crooner and jazz star Tony Bennett has revealed that a duet alongside American singer Christina Aguilera will feature on his up and coming ‘Viva Duets’ album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 14 September 2012

Lianne La Havas Nominated For 2012 Barclaycard Mercury Prize

At the beginning of 2012 Lianne La Havas was merely a much talked about ‘one-to-watch’; in just nine short months she slotted smoothly into the top of the UK charts whilst becoming something of an international superstar in the process. July 9th 2012 saw the release of Lianne’s debut album ‘Is Your Love Big Enough?’, which after mass critical acclaim has been nominated for the 2012 Barclaycard Mercury Prize – An Album of the Year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 14 September 2012

Danko Jones Launch Competition To Win Lifetime Entry To Any Of Their Future Live Dates

Canadian rockers Danko Jones have announced a competition for anyone buying the limited edition digipak version of their new album the chance to win free entry to any headline show the band play around the world – for the rest of their lives!

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

Chris Moyles Announces Release Of 'The Difficult Second Album'

Chris Moyles - radio DJ, stage performer, TV presenter and recording artist extraordinaire – will release his sophomore album 'The Difficult Second Album' on 5th November, through Mercury Records.

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

Manic Street Preachers Announce 'Generation Terrorist' 20th Anniversary Re-Issue

Welsh rock stars Manic Street Preachers have announced that they’ll be re-issuing their seminal 1992 debut album ‘Generation Terrorists’ to celebrate it’s 20 year anniversary.

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

Amy Winehouse's Former Boyfriend Reg Traviss Pleads Not Guilty To Rape Charges

The former boyfriend of late soul singer Amy Winehouse has furiously denied accusations that he raped someone on December 31st, pleading not guilty in court yesterday.

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

UK-Based Hologram Company Musion To Recreate 'Iconic British Superstar' At Best Of Britannia Event

A British company that was also behind the now-infamous Tupac Shakur hologram that appeared at the Coachella Music Festival earlier this year has revealed that it will be briefly reviving an ‘iconic British superstar’ at an event this October.

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

The Killers Reveal Sir Elton John Helped With 'Battle Born' Track Titles

American rockers The Killers have revealed that it’s British singer-songwriter Elton John who has inspired some of the track titles on their forthcoming new album ‘Battle Born’ - out September 18th.

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

Mercury Prize Playlist Available On Spotify

The gurus at Spotify have created a playlist to celebrate the nominees of the Mercury Prize 2012.

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

Nightwish Unveil Details And Release Date Of 'Imaginaerum - The Score'

Nightwish are set to release the score to their eagerly anticipated movie 'Imaginaerum' on 12th November 2012. The Album features 13 grandiose, unreleased re-interpretations of 'Imaginaerum' tracks by Petri Alanko.

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

Led Zeppelin's London Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Reunion Concert To Be Screened At Cinemas

This October, Led Zeppelin are to give fans a chance to enjoy the most over-subscribed gig ever in glorious high definition and surround sound!

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

Russian Prime Minister Calls For Pussy Riot Release

Dmitry Medvedev, the Prime Minister of Russia, has called for the release of the three imprisoned female members of Pussy Riot - claiming that the time they’ve already spent incarcerated is ‘more than enough’.

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

Justin Bieber 'Pissed Off' One Direction Star Niall Horan's Neighbours After 3am Jam Session

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber has told of his recent jam session with One Direction star Niall Horan - and how their late-night antics managed to piss off Niall’s neighbours!

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

Azealia Banks On Beyonce: "I Met Her - I Cried"

After being crowned NME's 'coolest person of 2011' and seeing her profile snowball, Azealia Banks has become the foremost breakthrough rapper of 2012, helped along by her viral hit '212'. But despite her burgeoning success, it seems the artist still hasn't lost the ability to have a 'fan girl' moment every now and again.

Written by: Josh Adams | Date: Thursday, 13 September 2012

Bob Dylan Describes Plagiarism Accusers As 'Wussies And Pussies' And 'Evil Motherf*ckers'

American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has hit back at critics who claim he plagiarised the material of others, calling them ‘wussies and pussies’.

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

Mercury Prize 2012 Nominees Announced In London

The 2012 Mercury Prize nominees have just been announced in London. The nominees were unveiled by host Lauren Laverne at The Hospital Club in London's Covent Garden just after 5:30pm (GMT).

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

Tupac Hologram Company Digital Domain File For Bankruptcy

The company behind the incredible Tupac Shakur hologram at this year’s Coachella Music Festival have filed for bankruptcy, according to reports.

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

Charlotte Church Announces Release Of New EP 'One'

‘One’ is the new EP from Charlotte Church. It will be released digitally on 3rd September and physically on 15th October 2012 on her own label Alligator Wine Records and is the first in a series of EP's that Charlotte will release over the next twelve months.

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

'I Wouldn't Reform Oasis Even If All The World's Starving Children Depended On It' - Noel Gallagher

Manchester rocker/patron saint Noel Gallagher has claimed that he will never reform Oasis - not even if it would save all of the world’s starving children.

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

As I Lay Dying Unveil New Single/Video 'A Greater Foundation'

Californian metalcore outfit As I Lay Dying have unveiled the brand new music video for their track ‘A Greater Foundation’ - you can check it out below.

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

Sub Focus Unveils KillSonik Remix Of 'Tidal Wave' - Listen Now

London-based drum and bass producer Sub Focus has unveiled the KillSonik remix of ‘Tidal Waves’, his latest single which hits shelves on October 29th.

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

Madness Announce New Album, Single And Unveil Artwork By Sir Peter Blake

Madness have today announced details of their brand new and 10th studio album ‘Oui, Oui, Si, Si, Ja, Ja, Da, Da’. The album of all brand new material will be released on October 29th. The band are also delighted to announce that the artwork for the album has been designed by the legendary British Artist Sir Peter Blake. They have also confirmed that the first single from the album will be ‘My Girl 2’, released on October 22nd.

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

Massive Attack To Re-Issue Re-Mastered Version Of Seminal 1991 Album 'Blue Lines'

Bristolian trip-hoppers Massive attack have announced that they’ll be releasing a re-mastered and re-mixed version of their seminal 1991 debut album ‘Blue Lines’ on November 19th.

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

Cypress Hill And Rusko Unveil Whiiite Remix Of 'Shots Go Off'

Hip-hop legends Cypress Hill and their recent dubstep collaboration partner Rusko have unveiled a brand new remix of their track ‘Shots Go Off’, courtesy of LA-based DJ and producer Whiiite.

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

Muse 'Categorically Deny' 'Exogenesis' Was Based Entirely On Manhattan Man's Rock Opera

Superstar rockers Muse have ‘categorically denied’ claims that they stole the idea for ‘Exogenesis’ - a track from their 2009 album ‘The Resistance’ - from a man in Manhattan, whom the band claim they have never heard of.

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

Wednesday 13 Announces New Album And Artwork Auction Opportunity

2013 is a special year for Wednesday 13. Not only is it his very own 'personalised' year of the 21st century, but it marks 10 years of Wednesday 13 (solo band) and 20 years of Wednesday 13 releasing music in the Horror Rock genre. In anticipation and celebration of 2013, Wednesday is busy preparing a global touring schedule and readying his next full-length album release, 'The Dixie Dead'.

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

Rebecca Ferguson Sued By Former Management Team

After being beaten to the X Factor top spot in 2010 by Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson has spent the last 2 years crafting a successful space in the industry for herself, working with the likes of Eg White (Adele, Duffy) and Xenomania on her debut album 'Heaven', reaching Number 3 in the charts.

Written by: Josh Adams | Date: Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Details Of 'The Very Beast Of Dio Vol 2' Unveiled

In addition to fronting such legendary hard rock/heavy metal bands as Rainbow, Black Sabbath/Heaven and Hell, and Elf, singer Ronnie James Dio also was the leader of his own solo band, Dio, who were responsible for such all-time great rock anthems as 'Holy Diver,' 'Rainbow in the Dark,' and 'The Last in Line,' among many others. And on Monday, October 8th, a second volume of Dio's best tracks will be unleashed via Niji Entertainment - 'The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2' - a follow-up to the gold-certified 'The Very Beast of Dio.' Released only in the USA and Canada, 'The Very Beast of Dio' has gone on to sell nearly a million albums. 'Vol 2' will be available world-wide and also direct from the Dio store online from October 2012.

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

Sex Pistols Stream Controversial 'Belsen Was A Gas' Demo With John Lydon On Vocals

Arguably the most controversial song in the Sex Pistols cannon, ‘Belsen Was a Gas’ was originally drafted by Sid Vicious prior to joining the band. With added input from Johnny Rotten it became part of the bands live set from December 1977 onwards. 35 years later, the track that has never been aired before with John Lydon’s vocals is streaming for you to listen to for the first time ever.

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