Funeral For A Friend Part Ways With Drummer - Pat Lundy Drafted In

Welsh rock outfit Funeral for a Friend have announced that they'll be parting ways with their long-time drummer Ryan Richards, and will draft in Pat Lundy – formerly of Rise to Remain – as his replacement.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Keane Announce New Single 'Sovereign Light Cafe' Release Date

Alternative rockers Keane have announced that they will release their brand new single 'Sovereign Light Café' on 16th July through Island Records.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Bombay Bicycle Club Announce Details Of New Single 'Beg' - Listen Now

Having brought the house down at their sold out Alexandra Palace homecoming gig last month, Bombay Bicycle Club are proud to announce the release of ‘Beg’, which is to be the last single released from 'A Different Kind of Fix', on July 9th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Chew Lips Announce 'Do You Chew?' Release Date & Video

Dance pop duo Chew Lips have announced that they will release their new single ‘Do You Chew?’ on 11th June, via the bands own label Family Records. You can also check out the track's brand new video below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Ibiza And Mallorca Live Announce Full Line-Up

Ibiza and Mallorca Live is officially the biggest weekly festival to take place on the Balearic Party Island’s this summer, and the event’s organisers have now revealed the full line-up that’ll be taking over the clubs.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 22 May 2012

JLS Release Their Own 'Kiss' Fragrance

JLS have joined the long list of celebrities to release their own fragrance.

Written by: Lara Rainsforth | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Michael Jackson Estate To Release 'Bad 25' DVD/CD

Twenty-five years after the phrase 'Who’s Bad' became a generation’s cultural catchphrase, Epic/Legacy Recordings - in collaboration with the Estate of Michael Jackson - will celebrate the legendary album and it's record breaking Bad tour on with the release of a deluxe package 'Bad 25' on September 17th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Lady Gaga Performs New Track 'Little Monsters' During Simpsons Appearance

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga has used her appearance on The Simpsons, to broadcast a brand new song to the world – 'Little Monsters'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Paul McCartney Renames Rammed London Underground Stations

To celebrate the release of the re-issue of Paul and Linda McCartney's 1971 album 'RAM', Paul McCartney has today renamed a number of London Underground stations.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Sandi Thom's New Album Inspired By "Life-Changing" Love

With a new attitude, a new sound, a new album, a 2012 tour and a life-changing love, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sandi Thom is finally her own woman. Yes, the distinctive voice is still Sandi, but the spirit is renewed, and her highly anticipated fourth studio album 'Flesh and Blood', produced by Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson, reflects her new persona.

Written by: Helen Grant | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

"Example's Version Of 'Chasing The Sun' Is Better Than Ours', Say The Wanted

British and Irish boyband The Wanted have confessed that they think Examples version of their new track ‘Chasing the Sun’ is better than their own – though they added that they would ‘sell it better’ than the rapper.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

London's ATP: I’ll Be Your Mirror Stage Times Revealed

Organisers have today announced the stage times for this Friday's 'I'll Be Your Mirror' London event as well as revealing the full film schedule (with special guests). If that's not enough, details are below of how to grab a free Mixtape download!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Matchbox Twenty Heading 'North' With A Brand New Album

Multi-Platinum US rockers Matchbox Twenty are set to release their long awaited new album on September 4th. Simply titled 'North', it's the band's fourth full-length offering since their 1996 debut 'Yourself and Someone Like You', and first album of original material for over a decade following 2002's 'More Than You Think You Are'. The first single, 'She's So Mean', is set to be unveiled in June and will give fans their first taste of brand new music since 'Exile On Mainstream', a best of compilation released 5 years ago which contained six tracks specifically recorded for the release.

Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Rush To Play First Festival For 35 Years In Sweden Next Month

Canadian rockers Rush have announced that they'll play their first music festival for over 35 years later this year, after signing up to headline Sweden Rock Festival in June.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Coldplay To Headline 2012 London Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony

Alternative rockers Coldplay have been confirmed as the headline act for the closing ceremony of the London 2013 Paralympic Games.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Lonsdale Boys Club Release Debut Single 'Light Me Up' & Behind The Scenes Concert Footage

This week sees the release of Lonsdale Boys Club's debut single 'Light Me Up' (check out the official video here). It tops off what has been a great few months for the boys, touring arenas with Olly Murs, going out on their own headline tour which pretty much sold out and then jamming with Sway for an SBTV session and making such an impact on him that he actually added a verse to the single!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

One Direction Hit 2 Million US Sales Of Debut Single 'What Makes You Beautiful'

World beating boyband One Direction have hit yet another personal milestone, after their debut single 'What Makes You Beautiful' reached two million sales in the US alone.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Florence And The Machine Confirmed As Bestival Friday Headliner

For 2012 Bestival has got what is undoubtedly the finest line-up in Bestival’s nine-year history, including sets from the legendary Stevie Wonder, New Order, The xx, Sigur Rós, Friendly Fires, Orbital, Frank Ocean, Hot Chip, Annie Mac Presents, Skream & Benga, Four Tet going back to back with Caribou and so much more. And that’s not to mention the magic and mayhem of the Wishing Tree, the Swamp Shack, Tomorrow’s World, the Wall of Death the Roller Disco and Ambient Forest or even our brand new Grand Palace of Entertainment and, of course, bounteous bohemian treats for you to enjoy. Now, organisers are truly delighted to be able to announce our fabulous Friday night headliner, plus another one of our long-time favourite bands who will both be joining the party at Robin Hill this September…

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Download's Andy Copping Refuses Idea Of Hologram Festival Performance

Andy Copping, organiser and chief of the annual Download Festival, has dismissed the idea of a hologram ever playing his event – and asked ‘why would you want to go and see a fucking hologram?’

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Bee Gees Star Robin Gibb Passes Away Age 62

Music fans worldwide have been left in a state of mourning today after Robin Gibb, one third of the legendary Bee Gees trio, passed away aged 62 following a long battle with Robin Gibb.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012

Black Sabbath Make Triumphant Return At Birmingham Academy

Last night, Black Sabbath - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - returned to their hometown to play their first show since reuniting back in November and their first in Birmingham for 13 years.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Sunday, 20 May 2012

Future Of The Left Announce Album Release Date

Welsh rockers Future Of The Left have announced that they will release their new record 'The Plot Against Common Sense' on June 11th through Xtra Mile Recordings.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 18 May 2012

Pure Love Confirmed For Dot To Dot Festival - First UK Shows Outside Of London

With just over two weeks to go until this year’s shows, Dot To Dot have announced that Pure Love, Frank Carter’s much anticipated new musical project, has been added to the bill. Lead by the erstwhile Gallows frontman, along with guitarist Jim Carroll (ex-Hope Conspiracy), Pure Love has rightfully been met with unanimous praise after unveiling anthemic new track ‘Bury My Bones’ recently. Pure Love are guaranteed to be a riot live, and should definitely be on your list of bands to see at Dot To Dot. The band’s debut album, produced by Gil Norton is out later this year and if 'Bury My Bones' is anything to go by, their set will go down a storm at Dot To Dot.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 May 2012

Lawson Unveil Remixes And Station Sessions Footage After Selling Out Their UK Headline Tour

Following a sold-out headline tour in January and a support slot on The Wanted’s Arena Tour in February and March, guitar pop four-piece Lawson have sold out their May tour in the run up to their debut single ‘When She Was Mine’, released 27th May on Polydor. The tour includes Lawson’s biggest headline show to date at London Kings College on 30th May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 May 2012

Jesus Christ Superstar TV Talent Show Coming To ITV

Amanda Holden is set to switch her Britain's Got Talent judging role for the host of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new reality TV talent show, which aims to find the next new star for the upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar production.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 May 2012

Guinness World Records Respond To Jack White Over Shortest Concert Record Claims

Musical genius Jack White has had his complaints answered by the Guinness World Record compilers following his angry comments about his old band not appearing in their book for playing the shortest concert ever – and it turns out they did make it into the book after all.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 18 May 2012

Introducing: The Broken Needles Announce Release Of New Album 'Terra Nullius'

Out of the depths of the estuarine tidal swamps, the fetid groundwater of snake-infested cane fields, and down with the driving tropical rain of their home country come North Queensland’s finest young psychos, The Broken Needles. Following a successful independent physical release and national tour with Rohin Jones (The Middle East) in early 2012, the Townsville, Australia-based band’s long-awaited debut album, 'Terra Nullius', is out now internationally.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 May 2012

Kobra And The Lotus Announce Release Of Debut Album & Unveil Video For Lead Single 'Forever One'

Kobra And The Lotus – the five-piece group fronted by powerful vocalist Kobra Paige – will release their debut, self-titled album on August 6th 2012 via Spinefarm Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 May 2012

Adele Rejects Offer To Headline Glastonbury 2013

Michael Eavis, promoter and chief of the legendary Glastonbury Festival, has revealed that he asked superstar soul singer Adele to headline the event in 2013 – but she rejected him.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 18 May 2012

Fearne Cotton Curated Charity Event 'FestiFeel' Announces Line-Up

Curated by Radio 1 DJ and CoppaFeel! Patron Fearne Cotton, FestiFeel is Britain’s only boutique music festival with boobs in mind! FestiFeel helps raise vital funds and awareness for Breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 May 2012