Future Of The Left Announce Release Of New Single 'I Am The Least Of Your Problems'

Future Of The Left have announced that their new single ‘I Am The Least of your Problems’ is to be released on 25th June 2012 through Xtra Mile Recordings.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Mika Unveils Video For New Track 'Make You Happy'

London-based singer-songwriter Mika has unveiled a short film/music video for his track 'Make You Happy'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Hadouken! Unveil Brand New Track 'Bad Signal' - Listen Now

Hadouken! return with their first single for new label Ministry Of Sound Records on 5th August 2012. ‘Bad Signal’, produced by up-and-coming Aeph, confirms the band at the very forefront of the new wave of UK Bass, unquestionably the most dominant and exciting sound of 2012. As Zane Lowe declared when awarding Hottest Record In The World status to their free download 'Parasite' in April, “Hadouken!’s evolution has come through all forms of club…and this is their most authentic run at Bass culture yet.” In the space of a month 'Parasite' has been downloaded over 55,000 times while the video has racked up an impressive 150,000 hits and counting.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Ed Sheeran Latest British Act To Crack America

Flame-haired singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has become the latest British star to invade the American charts, with his super-selling debut '+' topping both the US and Canadian Album charts.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Reading & Leeds Festival Confirm 2012 Festival Republic Stage Line-Up

Having already announced some of the biggest music names in the world set to come to the legendary Reading and Leeds Festival in 2012, the cast list just gets better with the hugely influential Festival Republic Stage line-up being confirmed. Hosting a mixture of classic artists with countless hits under their belts, to bands making their debut festival appearances this is a stage where the stars of tomorrow can find themselves playing to the biggest crowd of their career to date. The likes of Kasabian, Florence and The Machine, Black Keys, At the Drive In, All Time Low, The Maccabees, You Me at Six, and Bombay Bicycle Club all dominating the other stages this year started off here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

The Kills Team Up With Kenneth Cappello To Release Photography Book 'Dream & Drive'

Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart, aka The Kills, have announced details of their first book - 'Dream & Drive' - featuring photographs spanning the past 9 years from acclaimed photographer, and good friend of the band, Kenneth Cappello. Cappello has been on/off the road with the band for the last 9 years, resulting in over 20,000 photographs of Jamie and Alison captured. 2012 marks the band's 10 year anniversary, and so Jamie and Alison have picked their favourites for 'Dream & Drive' - a photography book, out this August.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Supersonic Add Further Acts To Tenth Anniversary Line-Up

There are still a little over four months to go until this year’s Supersonic Festival kicks off in Birmingham but that hasn’t stopped organisers Capsule announcing another clutch of extraordinary names to this year’s line-up.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

2000 Trees Festival Preview

There are so many great events on the festival calendar nowadays that it is hard to know which ones to pick. Of all the summer events in the UK however, one small festival holds a special place in the heart of its devotees. 2000trees has only been going six years, but in that time has accomplished a steadily rising capacity and increasing recognition as one of the finest festivals in the land. For those who attend this festival year in, year out, it truly is an unmissable event. Tickets for this year’s festival have sold out but, if you haven’t got one and you’re really lucky, the odd spare may pop up somewhere so keep your eyes peeled. The 2012 incarnation of 2000trees really is not one you want to miss out on.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Take That To Tour And Release New Album Within Next Two Years, Says Gary Barlow

Iconic British pop group Take That will be putting out a new album and embarking on yet another stadium tour within the next two years, according to comments from Gary Barlow last night.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 11 June 2012

Under The Bridge And Vince Power Announce London Irish Village

Under the Bridge and Vince Power are pleased to announce that for sixteen nights during this summer’s games, Under the Bridge in West London will host a unique celebration of Irish music and culture featuring performances from some of the country’s best-loved artists and bands.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 08 June 2012

Kids Can't Fly Unveil 'Stick To Your Guns' Video

Pop-punk outfit Kids Can’t Fly have unveiled the brand new music video for their new track ‘Stick to your Guns’ – you can check it out below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 08 June 2012

Caspa To Release New Single 'War' Ft Keith Flint - Listen Now

Underground dubstep pioneer Caspa has announced that he’ll release his explosive major label debut single ‘War’ on July 30th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 08 June 2012

New Lady Gaga Album Almost Finished

Eccentric pop supstar Lady Gaga has told her fans that she's almost finished recording her new album, whilst touring the world in support of her previous LP 'Born This Way'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 08 June 2012

Fleetwood Mac Star Bob Welch Commits Suicide

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch has been found dead in his Nashville home aged 66, in what is suspected to be a suicide.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 08 June 2012

Kerrang! Awards 2012 Fuelled By Relentless Energy Drink - Winners Announced!

Renowned as one of the most legendary awards events in the rock music calendar, the Kerrang! Awards 2012 fuelled by Relentless Energy Drink did not disappoint, with a rock royalty theme to mark the Queen’s Jubilee. Hosted by Corey Taylor and Scott Ian, some of the biggest names in international rock and metal took to the Awards “black carpet” to celebrate the past year in music.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 08 June 2012

Professor Green Kicks Off Ibiza Live Party

Rap and hip-hop star Professor Green kicked off the opening party for this summer’s hottest weekly party at Ibiza Live last night, with an explosive set that rocked Eden and was the first of many exciting live appearances to come from the biggest UK and international artists performing at Ibiza and Mallorca Live this summer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Dub Pistols Offer Free Download Of New Single 'Alive' - Listen Now

The Dub Pistols are celebrating the launch of their fanastic new album 'Worshipping The Dollar', out on 2nd July through Sunday Best Recordings, with a free download of their single 'Alive', taken from their new AA side single 'Alive/ Mucky Weekend', out 25th June, also out through Sunday Best Recordings.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Sade Announces Release Of 'Bring Me Home - Live 2011' Live DVD

The concert was hailed as “an uplifting, moving triumph” by the Evening Standard, and now Sade will release their live DVD/CD and Blu-ray ‘Bring Me Home – Live 2011’ on July 30th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Tupac Hologram Company To Resurrect Elvis Presley

The company behind the incredible hologram performance of Tupac Shakur at Coachella Festival earlier this year have confirmed that they've set their sights on blues-rock legend Elvis Presley as their next hologram.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Example To Join Swedish House Mafia At Milton Keynes Bowl Gig

Boundary-pushing electronic outfit Swedish House Mafia have confirmed that Example will join the bill for their massive outdoor show at Milton Keynes Bowl on Saturday 14th July. Also on the bill are Calvin Harris and Madeon.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

GlobalGathering Announces Day Line-Ups & Saturday Ticket Details

GlobalGathering today announces further details of the 2012 event. The line-up for each of the two explosive days can now be revealed alongside details of the best VIP offering the festival has ever seen.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Conor Maynard Announces Release Of New Single 'Vegas Girl' - Listen Now

Brighton-based chart sensation Conor Maynard has announced that he’ll release his hotly-anticipated second single ‘Vegas Girl’ on July 23rd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

While She Sleeps Talk About Their Slam Dunk Festival Experience

Following the release of their monstrous news single 'This Is The Six', Sheffield’s While She Sleeps were in action at Slam Dunk Festival last week. Preparing for the release of their highly anticipated new album of the same name, 'This Is The Six', out on Search and Destroy Records on August 6th, check out what the guys thought about their Slam Dunk experience below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Metallica's Lars Ulrich Says Arctic Monkeys Are 'Heavy Metal Band In Disguise'

Lars Ulrich, drummer of thrash metal titans Metallica, has backed up the band’s decision to add British outfit Arctic Monkeys to their Orion Music Festival line-up later this year – and described them as a ‘heavy metal band disguised as an indie band’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Sheryl Crow: "I Have A Benign Brain Tumour"

American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow has reportedly been diagnosed with having a brain tumour – though it is benign and unlikely to cause Crow any serious harm.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Gojira Announce Sheffield Instore Performance For Album Release

French metal heavyweights Gojira, one of the most talked about and beloved extreme bands of the last five years, have announced a one-off instore appearance to tie in with the release of their brand new album ‘L’Enfant Sauvage’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Kanye West Tells Fan He Will 'Get Fucked Up' For Pointing Laser At Watch The Throne Gig

Superstar rapper Kanye West caused a ruckus at one of his and Jay-Z’s Watch the Throne gigs – after threatening to ‘fuck up’ a fan who was shining a laser pointer at them whilst on stage.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 07 June 2012

Machine Head Confirmed As Bloodstock 2012 Final Headliner - Fans To Choose Set List

This evening Bloodstock Open Air has confirmed its final headliner for 2012 will be Oakland metal titans Machine Head. Machine Head will make their first ever UK festival headlining appearance on Saturday, August 11th on the Ronnie James Dio main stage.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 06 June 2012

New Model Army Tour Equipment Stolen Near Wolverhampton

Cult rock legends New Model Army celebrated their first weekend with their new bassist Ceri Monger with a brilliant festival warm-up gig in Wolverhampton last Saturday, but have had to put the party on hold – after almost all of their touring equipment was stolen.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 06 June 2012

Destine Donate Revenues Of New Single 'All The People' To School Project In Gambia

Destine has released the new single 'All The People' from their new album 'Illuminate'. Sales income from this release will be donated to a health center and primary school in Berending, Gambia. You can purchase the single here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 06 June 2012