Green Day Announce Release Of New Single 'Oh Love' From Upcoming Album Trilogy '¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tre!'

Green Day have announced that 'Oh Love' will be the debut single from their upcoming album trilogy '¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tre!'

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 26 June 2012

One Direction UK To Sue One Direction USA Over Name Dispute

X-Factor boyband One Direction have re-opened the dispute between themselves and an American rock band of the same name - and have now threatened to sue them.

Written by: Elliott Battee | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Carcer City Unveil 'Mistakes I Have To Live With' Video

Liverpudlian metallers Carcer City have unveiled their brand new 'Mistakes I Have To Live With' video, ahead of the release of their debut album ‘The Road Journals', out on Monday 13th August as a free download.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

The Pineapple Thief Announce Release Of New Album 'All The Wars'

The Pineapple Thief are pleased to reveal new album ‘All The Wars’ will be released by Kscope on 3rd September.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Kiss Preview New Track 'Hell Or Hallelujah'

Glam-rock icons Kiss have given fans a sneak-peek of their brand new single ‘Hell or Hallelujah’ from forthcoming new album 'Monster’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Sex Pistols To Re-Release Limited Edition 'Pretty Vacant' 7" In July

The Sex Pistols announce today that the seminal song ‘Pretty Vacant’ will be released as a limited edition 7” picture disc on 2nd July - 35 years to the day of its original release.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Lily Allen Back In Recording Studio

Lily Allen has revealed that she’s back in the recording studio, three years after she released her sophomore album ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Thin Lizzy Start Recording New Material

Irish rock legends Thin Lizzy have reportedly entered the studio once again today, beginning recording sessions which could potentially conclude with the creation of their first album for almost 30 years.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Win A VIP Experience At Intimate Scissor Sisters Black XS “Excessive Session” In New York!

Just imagine this. An electrifying New York venue. An intimate audience. The Scissor Sisters performing live on stage. The Black XS “Excessive Sessions” bring you this unique rock’n’roll opportunity, while also giving you the chance to see it live in a brand new competition!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Rolling Stones Past And Present To Perform Together At BluesFest 2012

With only one day to go until the start of this year’s BluesFest, organisers are delighted to announce that the legendary Ronnie Wood has secured the services of some very special guests, who will join him at Hammersmith Apollo on June 30th to perform some of the most iconic blues songs of all time as he curates an evening celebrating the legendary Chess Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Ne-Yo Returns With New Album And Single Details

Multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo has returned to the world stage with his brand-new album ‘R.E.D’ - which includes the first single ‘Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)’, which premiers on July 9th!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

As I Lay Dying Unveil New Track 'Cauterize' - Listen Now

Californian metalcore outfit As I Lay Dying have unveiled their brand new track ‘Cauterize’, what is expected to be the first track previewed from their forthcoming new album ‘Awakened’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Blur To Stream Two New Tracks Via Twitter

Brit-pop legends Blur will debut new material live on Twitter for the first time ever next week, when they perform two new songs via a worldwide live video stream at 6:15pm BST on Monday July 2nd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012

Swedish Housa Mafia: 'Next Tour Will Be Our Last'

House-producing superstars Swedish House Mafia have revealed that their next tour, which features a gig at the Milton Keynes Bowl and a number of yet-to-be-announced shows, will be their last.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Sunday, 24 June 2012

All We Are Unveil Music Video & Free Download Of New EP Lead Track 'Cardhouse' - Listen Now

Having spent weeks entrenched within a Norwegian forest writing in an isolated cabin, arranging structures from an abandoned city schoolhouse and recording inside an ancient church, Liverpool’s enchanting All We Are have now emerged with their alluring ‘We Hunt’ EP.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 23 June 2012

Deadmau5 Rolling Stone Cover Design Competition Winner Unveiled

Can you imagine entering a design competition for your favorite DJ and it ends up on the cover of Rolling Stone?

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Introducing: Josh Kumra Announces Release Of Debut Single 'Helicopters & Planes’ - Listen Now

The name Josh Kumra may not be known by all but chances are most will be familiar with the 21-year-old's exquisitely soulful voice. The tender-aged singer co-wrote and featured on Wretch 32’s Number 1 smash hit single ‘Don’t Go’ last summer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Isle Of Wight Festival Chief Apologises For Mudbath Chaos And Offers Ticket Refunds

The head of the troubled Isle of Wight Festival, which has been barraged by rain, mud, and traffic problems, has apologised to the thousands of fans who’ve been left stranded and soaked - and promised to refund anyone who sends their tickets back to him.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Cloud Nothings Announce Details Of Limited Edition Vinyl Live Album - Listen Now

Following Cloud Nothings' impressive set at Cargo in London last month, a Shepherd’s Bush Empire slot with Bob Mould, festival appearances and regional UK shows that have seen the band prove that guitar music is far from dead, the Ohio-based quartet have announced that they will be releasing a limited edition vinyl live album on July 30th through Wichita Recordings. The band will also return to London for a show at XOYO on August 21st.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

The Who To Feature In 'Quadrophenia Night' On The BBC

Following the release of the highly acclaimed 'Quadrophenia' box set, BBC 4 will be airing 'Quadrophenia... Can You See The Real Me?' This is an in depth documentary about the making of the iconic album which will broadcast on 29th June at 9pm.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Kylie Minogue Picks Up The 25th Anniversary O2 Silver Clef Award

Nordoff Robbins, the national specialist music charity, announced today that Kylie Minogue will be accepting a very special O2 Silver Clef Award at the annual event held this year at the London Hilton, Park Lane, on June 29th 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Justin Bieber Grilled By David Letterman Over 'Believe' Tattoo

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber may be growing out of the tween image, however, despite turning 18, he still gets special treatment from a lot of the older stars - especially talk-show host David Letterman. This time though, Bieber was left less than impressed after Letterman grabbed his brand new ‘Believe’ tattoo and gave him a scolding!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Jared Leto: 'New 30 Seconds To Mars Album Might Turn Into Best Album We've Ever Made'

Californian rock trio 30 Seconds to Mars have revealed that they’re edging closer to finishing work on their fourth studio album - and frontman Jared Leto has revealed that it could turn out to be ‘the best album we have ever made’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Festival-Goers Forced To Sleep In Cars As Isle Of Wight Festival Turns Into Mudbath

Festival-goers at the Isle of Wight Festival have been left wet, stranded, and sleeping in their cars after torrential downpours turned the festival campsite into a swamp.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Rob Zombie Unveils Details Of Remix Album 'Mondo Sex Head'

On August 6th 2012 Universal Music are to release Rob Zombie’s 'Mondo Sex Head', featuring new and unique remixes of Rob Zombie classics by some of today’s top DJs, including KoRn’s Jonathan “JDevil” Davis, Photek, the Bloody Beetroots, Drumcorps and Ki:Theory. 'Mondo Sex Head' was curated and executive produced by Jason Bentley, Music Director at L.A.’s influential KCRW and Electronic Dance Music expert. Richard Bishop, co-executive producer of RE:GENERATION music project and documentary film, supervised the project. Each track was hand selected by Rob Zombie who road-tested many of the songs in his car, driving the L.A. streets.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Steve Vai Announces Release Of New Solo Album 'The Story Of Light'

Virtuoso guitarist and visionary composer Steve Vai is set to release a new solo album of original material on September 17th (in the UK) called ‘The Story Of Light’. The title comes out on Favored Nations Entertainment, the label Vai founded in 1999. Its sprawling and expressive 12-song set continues a conceptual and cosmic narrative arc begun on the artist’s acclaimed 2005 album 'Real Illusions: Reflections', Vai’s last studio album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Insane Clown Posse Announce New 'The Mighty Death Pop!' Packages

Insane Clown Posse have revealed that they will be releasing three brand new packages of their forthcoming album ‘The Mighty Death Pop!’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012

Rival Sons Reveal Tracklisting For New Album 'Head Down' & Announce BBC Radio 2 Performance

Rival Sons have revealed the track titles that are set to appear on their highly anticipated forthcoming album,'Head Down'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 21 June 2012

Mike Oldfield To Release Career Retrospective 'Two Sides'

Multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield is set to release his brand new career retrospective album ‘Two Sides’ on July 23rd, just under 40 years after he released his debut studio album ‘Tubular Bells’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 21 June 2012

Green Day Claim New Album Trilogy Sounds Like 'AC/DC And The Beatles'

American punk-rockers Green Day have opened up about their forthcoming trilogy of albums ‘¡Uno!’, ‘¡Dos!’ and ‘¡Tré!’ - and have claimed that they sound like a cross between “AC/DC and The Beatles”.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 21 June 2012