Maximo Park Preview New Album 'The National Health' - Listen Now

As Maximo Park ready the release of their highly anticipated new album ‘The National Health’ on Monday 11th June, head to the band’s website for an early chance to listen to teaser clips www.maximopark.com.

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

Robert Cray Reveals Details Of New Album 'Nothin But Love'

Five-time Grammy award winning legend and Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Robert Cray is pleased to announce that his brand new studio album 'Nothin But Love' will be released in the UK by Provogue Records on Monday August 27th.

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

Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins To Star As Iggy Pop In CBGB Film

Taylor Hawkins, drummer for iconic rockers Foo Fighters, has been given the role of playing superstar Iggy Pop in a new film about CBGB, the world-famous music club/venue in New York.

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

All Time Low Announce Release Of Free New Single - Download Now

Baltimore-based pop-punkers outfit All Time Low have announced the release of an absolutely free new song titled 'The Reckless and the Brave' – and you can check it out here right now.

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

The National's All Tomorrow's Parties Festival Moves Location

Organisers of the All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival 2012, curated by The National, have announced that the event has severed its ties with Butlins and its concert site – and will be moving to a new location this December.

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

Rival Sons Confirm New Album Title And Reveal Artwork

Rival Sons have confirmed that the title of their brand new studio album will be 'Head Down'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Download Festival Reveals Stage Times

With just a week to go until Download Festival fires up the amps, organisers have today unveiled the anticipated stage times.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Justin Bieber Suffers Concussion After Walking Into Glass Pane

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber isn't only one of the most popular artists on the planet, but is also one of the smartest, and often uses his head to help further his incredible career. However, using his head is something he should have avoided at a gig in Paris last night – after running face-first into a glass panel and ending up with a concussion.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan To Duet At London's 'The Hit Factory Live' Concert

Australian singing star Kylie Minogue has revealed that she will duet with Jason Donovan – the star she acted with during her stint on Neighbours who also went on to become a hit singer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Cult Rock Outfit Ween Split

Cult American rockers Ween have split up after 25 years together, according to comments from frontman Aaron Freeman (a.k.a Gene Ween).

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Blurred Vision Announce New Cover Single 'The Sound Of Silence'

Canada-based rock and roll outfit Blurred Vision have announced that they've released new single 'The Sound of Silence' – a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's classic, 50 year-old track.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Justin Bieber Causes Oslo Stampede - 49 Girls Injured

The mayor of Oslo will apparently be launching an investigation today after a dozens of young teenage girls were left injured after a stampede to catch a glimpse of Canadian star Justin Bieber ended in chaos.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Will Young To Make Theatre Debut In 'Cabaret' & Unveils Video For New Single ‘I Just Want A Lover’

Rufus Norris’ much anticipated re-imagining of his double Olivier-award winning production of 'Cabaret' is to star internationally renowned singer/songwriter Will Young in his musical theatre debut as the enigmatic Emcee. The production will play The Savoy Theatre in London’s West End from 3rd October following an exclusive four week September tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Bloc Party Reveal New Album Almost Didn't Happen

Indie rock outfit Bloc Party have revealed that there forthcoming new album was almost scrapped, following yesterday’s announcement that the record would be coming out on August 20th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 01 June 2012

Michael Buble To Be Honoured With O2 Silver Clef Award

Nordoff Robbins, the national specialist music charity, has announced today that Michael Bublé will win the Raymond Weil ‘International Award’ at the 2012 O2 Silver Clef Awards in support of music charity Nordoff Robbins.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Lady Gaga Makes History With 25Million Twitter Followers

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga has broken yet another record on social networking site Twitter – after she became the first person on the site to amass 25,000,000 followers today.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

The Eagles' Glenn Frey Announces Release Of New Album 'After Hours' - Listen Now

Six-time Grammy Award winner and founding member of The Eagles, Glenn Frey will release 'After Hours', a collection of classic love songs from the 40’s to the present, on June 25th on Polydor Records. 'After Hours', his sixth solo album and first since 1995 is a total departure taking him in a whole new direction. The two-and-a half year project was developed out of Frey’s passion for the songs and sound of such artists as Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, and Dinah Washington. The collection of songs include 40’s classics such as 'Sentimental Reasons' and 'My Buddy,' and favorites from some of his contemporaries, such as Brian Wilson’s 'Caroline No', the first single from the album and Randy Newman’s 'Same Girl' as well as the added spice of the American standard, 'Route 66.' Frey collaborated with co-producers Richard F.W. Davis and Michael Thompson, both members of The Eagles touring band, to make the 14-track record possible.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Maximo Park Reveal Errors Remix Of New Single 'Hips And Lips' - Listen Now

Maximo Park are returning to the live fray with three dates in June, in Birmingham, Manchester and London. These shows will provide an opportunity to see the band preview new material from their forthcoming album 'The National Health' in intimate surroundings.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Bloc Party Announce 'Four' Album Release Date

Indie rockers Bloc Party have revealed that their forthcoming new album 'Four' will be released on August 20th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Matt Cardle Insists He Is Happy To Have Been Dropped By Record Label

X-Factor winner Matt Cardle has insisted that he's happy that he's been dropped by his record label – despite releasing just one album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Dub Pistols Announce New Fan Built Music Video

Dub Pistols have called on fans far and wide to contribute to an exciting video concept for their standout single ‘Alive’, taken from their impending fifth album ‘Worshipping The Dollar’. The video will utilize the popular photo sharing app Instagram to bring together fan submitted images displaying their own attitude for what it’s like to be “Alive in 2012”. All fans need to do is take a picture using Instagram and add the hashtag #ImAlive2012 - on June 5th the fan’s submitted images will be downloaded and the best ones slotted into the video, which will be published around the single release on 25th June.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Metallica 'Can't Afford' To Stop Touring

Thrash metal titans Metallica have confessed that they literally can't afford to stop touring – because they don't make enough money from royalties and record sales.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Easy Star All-Stars Announce New Album Release Date

Reggae collective Easy Star All-Stars have announced the release date of their new tribute album – and have launched a competition to unveil which iconic album they have covered and re-imagined this time.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Friends Stream New Single 'Home' For Free - Listen Now

Brooklyn-based party-pop outfit Friends have announced that they're streaming new track 'Home' ahead of the release of their highly-anticipated debut album 'Manifest!', which is set to hit shelves on June 4th via Lucky Number.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Lady Gaga Working On New Album Whilst On Tour, Says Manager

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga is reportedly working on her next album whilst touring her latest release 'Born This Way', according to co-manager Vincent Herbert.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

'Mission To Lars' Documentary Film Gets UK Cinema Tour

The film everyone has been talking about is to hit the theatres of the UK. 'Mission To Lars' will be on tour!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Kasabian Hoping To Perform In Space

Leicester-based rockers have reached the highest point in their 15-year career this year, after their latest album 'Velociraptor!' hitting #1 in the UK Albums Chart and the band being drafted in to headline the epic Reading and Leeds Festivals later this year. But, there's just one milestone they have in their sights now – to perform a gig in space.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Lawson To Play Free Show In Birmingham TONIGHT!

Following the Sunday 27th May release of their debut single ‘When She Was Mine’, Lawson will be busking at St Martin’s Square in Birmingham today 31st May! The band will be performing at 5.30pm and meeting fans afterwards before playing their sold-out show at The Temple Institute.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

New Drum N Bass Direction For Leona Lewis?

X-Factor winner Leona Lewis is reportedly set to change her style in an attempt to engage with a younger, more modern crowd – and may be venturing into the realm of drum and bass.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012

Ed Sheeran's '+' Goes Four Times Platinum

Flame-haired singer-songwriter-guitar player Ed Sheeran has announced via Twitter that his debut album '+' has gone quadruple platinum here in the UK.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 May 2012