Camp Bestival Sold Out - Keith Allen And "Fit Les" Join The Line-Up

Organisers are completely thrilled to announce that Camp Bestival has sold out! The sun has been beating down on the grounds of Lulworth Castle all week long and the Camp Bestival team are all set for an unforgettable fifth show this coming weekend. The stages are up and the site is looking mighty fine, so all they need is you to get the party started!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 July 2012

General Fiasco Release Five-Song Live EP - Listen Now

In the run up to the release of their new album 'Unfaithfully Yours', out July 30th on Dirty Hit, General Fiasco have released a very special 5 song live-studio EP of select songs taken from the album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Marika Hackman Unveils Debut Single And Announces Single Launch Show

There’s a violence to the countryside, encapsulated in the sumptuous prose of D.H Lawrence’s in which metaphors engorge and heighten into states of pure ecstasy. A fantastic and virulent strain of writing which, thanks to Marika Hackman, now exists in song.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Blessed By A Broken Heart Part Ways With Vocalist

Canadian metalcore outfit Blessed by a Broken Heart have announced that they’ve parted ways with their long-time vocalist Tony Gambino.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Shanghai Unveil Details Of New Single 'Wet Summer' - Listen Now

Far from being the classic summer song about sunny days and bikini-clad girls, 'Wet Summer' continues the moody melancholia characteristic of the band’s earlier releases, including their contribution to the Sound Of Copenhagen/Sony compilation, 'Smoke And Mirrors' as well as their 2011 EP 'The Priest', which received praise from critics and music lovers alike.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

N-Dubz To Reform In 2014, Says Fazer

Former N-Dubz star Fazer has claimed that the ground-breaking R&B/pop outfit will reform in 2014.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Dizzee Rascal Unveils His Official Olympics Song 'Scream' Featuring Dirtee Stank Signing Pepper

Dizzee is back and this summer he’s getting involved Olympics style with the release of new single ‘Scream’ featuring hot new kid on the block, Dizzee’s protégé and newest Dirtee Stank signing Katie Pepper.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

The White Album Announce 'Conquistador' Mini-Album Release Date

Danish indie-folk three-piece The White Album have announced that they’ll release their brand new mini-LP ‘Conquistador’ on September 24th, via Popular Recordings.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Kreayshawn Unveils 'Go Hard' - Watch Video Now

Californian hip-hop star Kreayshawn has unveiled her latest single ‘Go Hard’, the first track to be taken from her forthcoming new album ‘Something About Kreay’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Barclaycard Mercury Prize Relaunches Recommendation Website

The Barclaycard Mercury Prize has relaunched its music recommendation website, ‘Barclaycard Mercury Prize Recommends’, with a range of new features including: embedded content, social media connectivity and a new tablet friendly design.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Carly Rae Jepsen Denies Involvement In New Sex Tape

When she sang ‘Call Me Maybe’, Carly Rae Jepsen may have came across as rather innocent and girl-next-door-y, but now, she’s having to deal with some slightly more adult issues - as she’s been forced to deny that she is the star of a new sex-tape video.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Damien Hirst Reveals Two New Works For Strummerville Charity Raffle

Renowned artist Damien Hirst has unveiled two brand new pieces of art. The examples have been produced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Joe Strummer’s death, and support the charity Strummerville through a public raffle.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Don Broco Unveil 'Actors' Video

Bedford-based rock outfit Don Broco have unveiled the brand new video for their track ‘Actors’, a track taken from their forthcoming new album ‘Priorities’. You can check the video out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Kanye West's GOOD Music Collaboration Album Given Release Date

Hip-hop and rap megastar Kanye West has announced that his forthcoming new GOOD Music album ‘Cruel Summer’ - a collaborative LP filled with tracks from himself and acts signed to his GOOD Music label - will hit shelves on September 4th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Bat For Lashes Reveals Video For New Track 'Laura' And 'The Haunted Man' Album Artwork

Bat for Lashes has announced 'Laura'. A brand new song that was premiered last night on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 show as his ‘Hottest Track In The World’. Taken from the highly anticipated third album 'The Haunted Man', released on 15th October, the track will be available as an instant download to fans who pre-order the album on iTunes as of midnight yesterday. ‘Laura’ has already struck a chord with fans after live performances at recent European festivals.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Bloodstock Festival Add Further Acts To Jagermeister Stage Line-Up

Bloodstock Festival has today announced the line-up for this year's Jagermeister Stage. A mix of semi-acoustic acts will grace this year’s stage to bring exclusive performances to the metal masses.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Insane Clown Posse Announce 'Chris Benoit' Music Video Premiere

Make-up wearing clown-rap duo Insane Clown Posse have announced that they will unveil the video to their new track ‘Chris Benoit’, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming new ‘The Mighty Death Pop’, on July 26th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Between The Buried And Me Unveil New Album Tracklist & Details Of Lead Single 'Telos' - Listen Now

Between the Buried and Me recently announced that their new album, 'The Parallax II: Future Sequence', will be released via Metal Blade Records on October 8th in the UK. As some fans are already aware via live bootlegs on youtube, the album's lead single is entitled 'Telos'. The song can be heard in its entirety now over at www.metalblade.com/btbam.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Gallows Ready To 'Flush Shit Music Away' With New Record

It may be a statement repeated by music elitists and fans across the world alike, but Gallows think that ‘90%’ of today’s music is pretty crap, however, we’re apparently now in luck - because they believe their new album is the ‘flush’ that’ll suck away the ‘shit’ which has surfaced in their absence.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Zeus Offer New Single 'Are You Gonna Waste My Time?' As Free Download - Listen Now

Few bands can be simultaneously timeless and relevant, but that’s exactly the hi-­wire act Zeus has become. Signed to Arts And Crafts and the sometimes support of Broken Social Scene, preparing for the release of sophomore album 'Busting Visions' on 13th August, Zeus are giving away a free download of upcoming single 'Are You Gonna Waste My Time?', a track tailor made for festival season.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Madonna Defies Police To Use Gun Props At Scottish Gig

Superstar singer Madonna showed off her rock and roll attitude at her first ever Scottish gig on the weekend, after pulling out guns during her set - something which police had specifically told her not to do.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Reading & Leeds Festival 2012 Announce BBC Introducing Stage Line-Up

Celebrating its fifth year at Reading and Leeds Festival, Festival Republic have today confirmed the line-up for the BBC Introducing Stage which will give fans the chance to see the very best new talent from across the UK.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Ringo Deathstarr Announce 'Mauve' Release Date

Texas-based alternative rockers Ringo Deathstarr have announced that their new album ‘Mauve’ is set to hit shelves September 24th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Blur Launch Free Fully Immersive And Interactive 'Blur: The App'

Blur: The App, a fully immersive and interactive App of everything for the Blur fan, will be available to download for free via iTunes from today, Monday 23rd July 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Jermaine Jackson Denies Michael's Mother Katherine Is Missing Following Trent Police Report

The Jackson family were briefly struck with panic on the weekend, after Michael’s mother Katherine Jackson was reported missing by their nephew Trent.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Girls Aloud To Reunite For London Royal Variety Peformance

November 2012 sees the tenth anniversary since Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola and Sarah burst onto the scene after winning Popstars The Rivals.

Written by: Lara Rainsforth | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Steven Wilson Announces 'Get All You Deserve' DVD Release Date

Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson has announced that he’ll put out his latest solo release ‘Get All You Deserve’ - a high definition audio/visual combination - on September 24th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Festival Number 6 Makes Bumper New Line-Up Announcement

Unique boutique festival Festival Number 6 has announced a raft of new acts to compliment such already revealed names as New Order, Primal Scream, Spiritualized and British Sea Power.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

Freddie For A Day Returns In September

Organisers of the Freddie for a Day event - a celebration of the life of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury where fans get to dress as their favourite rock vocalist - have today announced that it will be returning for its third year on September 3rd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012

The Wallflowers Are Glad To Be Back

Fans of absentee Californian rockers The Wallflowers can finally rejoice as the band are set to release their brand new studio album on October 2nd 2012.

Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012