JLS Preview New Single 'Hottest Girl In The World' - Listen Now

Check out the 90-second preview of JLS's new single 'Hottest Girl In The World'. The track got it's first play on Radio 1's Chris Moyles breakfast show this morning!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 06 September 2012

Sex Pistols Reveal Sneak Peek Of 'Never Mind The Bollocks' 35th Anniversary Super Deluxe Boxset

Re-mastered for the very first time since its original release back in 1977, the Sex Pistols iconic album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ will finally be released this month in a Super Deluxe Boxset that has been critically acclaimed in the British music press.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 06 September 2012

Simone Felice Announces Details Of New EP 'New York Times'

Simone Felice will release a brand new EP entitled ‘New York Times’ on 22nd October via Reveal records. The EP comes as the follow-up to Simone’s critically acclaimed debut solo album, the self titled ‘Simone Felice’ which was released in April 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 06 September 2012

Green Day Update Fans On Billie Joe Armstrong's Condition

American punk rock legends Green Day have given an update on their frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s fight with illness, following the band’s recent cancellation of a gig in Italy.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 06 September 2012

Mumford & Sons Unveil Series Of 'Road To Red Rocks' Video Trailers

Ahead of the much-anticipated release next week of the video for 'I Will Wait', the first single from Mumford & Sons' forthcoming new album 'Babel', the band have unveiled a series of video teasers.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 06 September 2012

Lostprophets Unveil Video For New Single 'Jesus Walks'

Welsh rockers Lostprophets have given the world-wide première of fan-favorite single 'Jesus Walks'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 06 September 2012

Hammerfest 5 Confirms Destruction, Hatebreed, Iron Saviour, Huntress, Evil Scarecrow & Many More

Hammerfest 5 (In Fear of the Dragon) have announced that Connecticut’s finest hard-core metal crossover act Hatebreed will join next Spring's already well received line-up .

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2012

Scholars Reveal Video For New Single 'Blinda Data'

Known for riotous live performances and with summer festival appearances including Banquet's Big Day Out, Leopallooza and Southsea Fest, Scholars will once again hit the road in September to promote new single, 'Blinda Data'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2012

Two Door Cinema Club Riding High In Mid-Week Album Chart

Following the release of the their eagerly-awaited new album 'Beacon' on Monday, Two Door Cinema Club are currently riding high in the album chart with a Number 2 mid-week position. The Irish trio have out-sold new releases from the likes of Ronan Keating and Scouting for Girls, and are heading for their highest ever chart position - their debut album 'Tourist History' went in at Number 46 in it's first week, and has since peaked at Number 24.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2012

Greatwaves Release 'Into The Blue' As Free Download - Grab It Now

Manchester-based duo Greatwaves have released their track ‘Into the Blue’ as a free download - you can grab it at the bottom of the page.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2012

AxeWound Announce Release Of New Single 'Cold' - Listen Now

Metal supergroup AxeWound are set to release their debut album 'Vultures 'in the UK on October 1st via Search And Destroy/RCA. The album release will be preceded by the single Cold on September 10th, and coincides with a UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2012

Under The Influence Announce 'Kings And Cretins' Mini-Album Details

Norfolk-based rap-rockers Under the Influence have announced details of new mini-album 'Kings & Cretins', due out October 1st.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2012

Charli XCX Announces November UK Tour

Electropop singer-songwriter Charli XCX has announced a November UK tour, to coincide with the release of her debut album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2012

Starship Guitarist Mark Abrahamian Dies Aged 46

Mark Abrahamian, lead guitarist of Californian rockers Starship, sadly passed away on Monday night, after suffering a heart attack after a gig in Nebraska.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2012

Angry Parents Give Daughter's One Direction Tickets Away After Catching Them Smoking

Getting tickets to see your favourite group or band is one of the best presents any child can receive, and pop sensations One Direction probably have one of the biggest and youngest fan-bases in the music scene at the moment. But what do you do when you catch your One Direction-loving child doing something terrible, something as naughty as smoking in the backgarden?

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2012

The Black Keys Unveil Video For New Single 'Little Black Submarines'

Ohio-based rock duo The Black Keys have unveiled the music video for latest single 'Little Black Submarines'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy Reveals He Once Snapped At Man Who Criticised His DJ Set

James Murphy, frontman of American dance-rock outfit LCD Soundsystem, has confessed that he snapped at a gig once, and threatened to beat the shit out of a man who didn't enjoy his DJ set.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

The XX Stream New Album 'Coexist' In Full - Listen Now

Mercury Prize winners The xx are currently streaming their forthcoming new album 'Coexist', released Monday 10th September by Young Turks.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Mock And Toof Announce New Album And Single

London-based dance music duo Mock and Toof have revealed that they’ll be releasing their second full album ‘Temporary Happiness’ in October.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

The Futureheads Announce Release Of Acoustic Version Of 'The Beginning of the Twist' - Listen Now

Following the release of their critically acclaimed a cappella album 'Rant' and a wealth of UK shows and festival dates, The Futureheads have announced that they’ll be releasing an acoustic version of ‘The Beginning of the Twist’ on 15th October through Nul Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

The Rolling Stones Announce 'GRRR!' Greatest Hits Album Including Two Brand New Songs

The Rolling Stones have announced the release of 'GRRR!' a greatest hits collection set for release on the 12th November 2012 for the world, excluding North America, and on the 13th November 2012 in North America.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Plan B Confirms 'Ill Manors' DVD/Blu-Ray Release

English hip-hop and rap star Plan B has revealed that his critically acclaimed directorial debut ‘iLL MANORS’ will see a Blu-Ray and DVD release on October 8th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

MUZU.TV To Live Stream Pet Shop Boys German Performance

There’s little dispute that the Pet Shop Boys belong to a very special order of pop stars. Influential, ground breaking and in turn, constantly attuned to nascent underground trends, they are one of the few pop acts to achieve a longevity through constant experimentation, adaptation and unexpected collaboration.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Rival Sons Confirm UK Signing Sessions

Rival Sons have confirmed two signing sessions in the UK, which will take place this September during the band's European tour in support of their new album, 'Head Down'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Herbert Grönemeyer Announces Release Of New Single 'Mensch'

When Herbert Grönemeyer’s wife and brother both died of cancer in the same week, Germany’s biggest selling artist disappeared from the public eye, and ended up taking a hiatus from music while he dealt with the trauma and grief that engulfed him.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Gabrielle Aplin Announces Release Date Of Debut Single 'Please Don't Say You Love Me'

19 year-old singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin has announced that her debut single ‘Please Don’t Say You Love Me’ will hit shelves on November 18th - as well as unveiling a lyric video for the track.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 03 September 2012

Last Dinosaurs Announce Debut Album Release

Australian indie-rockers Last Dinosaurs have announced that their debut album ‘In a Million Years’ is set to hit UK shelves on October 8th - the same date they also release new single ‘Zoom’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 03 September 2012

Motorhead Announce New Live Album & DVD 'The Wörld Is Ours - Vol2 - Anyplace Crazy As Anywhere Else'

On September 21st, 2012 the loudest, most real and raucous rock’n’roll Grammy-winning band in the world, Motörhead, will release 'The Wörld Is Ours - Vol 2 - Anyplace Crazy As Anywhere Else', the follow-up to 2011’s 'The Wörld Is Ours - Vol 1 - Everywhere Further Than Everyplace Else'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 03 September 2012

Glitches Announce Debut Single Release - Plus Free 'No Prisoners' Download

Whitechapel-based trio Glitches have announced that their debut single ‘Leper’ will see a release on October 8th - and will be giving away ‘No Prisoners’ as a free download to celebrate.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 03 September 2012

Reckless Love To Release 'Born To Break Your Heart' Mini-Album Ahead Of October Tour & Residency

Having announced a full UK tour – which includes a residency at London’s Barfly – back in May, Finnish ‘merry metallers’ Reckless Love have confirmed the release of a new eight-song mini-album ahead of the dates for October 1st via Spinefarm Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 03 September 2012