Pepsi Campaign To See Michael Jackson's 'Bad' Remixed By Skrillex, Diplo & A-Trak

A new Pepsi project will apparently see electronic producer Diplo and brostep star Skrillex remixing Michael Jackson's classic track 'Bad'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

While She Sleeps Announce Release Of New Single 'This Is The Six'

On May 13th Sheffield’s While She Sleeps are set to release their monstrous new single, 'This Is The Six', taken from their highly anticipated new album of the same name, 'This Is The Six', out on Search and Destroy Records on 6th August.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

'Rihanna Is Better Than The Beatles Or The Rolling Stones', Says Tony Blackburn

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn has put his credibility on the line with some comments he made to the Radio Times yesterday – after he claimed that Barbados-born beauty Rihanna was better than The Beatles or The Rolling Stones.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer Offering House Party & Dinner Dates To Album Fund Donaters

Amanda Palmer, one half of cabaret rockers The Dresden Dolls, is in desperate need of money to help fund her new album, art project and tour – and is promising to attend a house party with anyone who pledge $5000 towards her fund.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Damon Albarn Invites Noel Gallagher To Collaborate On Africa Express Project

Damon Albarn, frontman of Britpop icons Blur and cartoon hip-hop collective Gorillaz, has invited none other than Noel Gallagher – the same man who once hoped that Albarn would 'catch AIDs and die' – to collaborate with him on his Africa Express project, which restarts in September.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Dan Le Sac Announces New Solo Album 'Space Between Words' & Unveils New Track 'Play Along'

Dan Le Sac releases his debut solo album 'Space Between The Words' on Sunday Best on July 9th. Written, produced and with vocals from Dan himself, the album features collaborations with Emmy the Great, Merz, Sarah Williams White, B Dolan, Joshua Idehen and Pete Hefferan.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Liberty X To Reform For New Album And UK Tour?

Rumours that British reality TV pop group Liberty X are reforming for an album and tour have been flying around the internet today, after three of its original members were snapped outside of ITV Studios this morning.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Man Falls Of Stage Scaffolding At Creamfields Australia & Survives

While festivals are all about partying, going wild, and having fun, it is possible to take it too far – and one guy, who was having the time of his life at Creamfields Australia over the weekend, is a perfect example of doing just that.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Whitechapel Announce Details Of New Self-Titled Album & Unveil New Track 'Hate Creation'

Having spent several years lauded as one of the front-runners in their genre, in 2012 Whitechapel stand as a defining force in contemporary heavy music. Building dramatically on the trademarked bludgeon of their first three releases, with 'Whitechapel' the Tennessean sextet have inarguably delivered their most intense, dynamic, and downright hostile record to date. Drenched in atmospheric darkness, the record is also rife with gripping melodies that drag the listener in to the tumult, willing or otherwise, and across its ten tracks it is infused with an emotional depth that pointedly separates the band from the plethora of two-dimensional mosh-starters that have sprung up in their wake.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Liam Gallagher To Move Back To Manchester If City Win Premiership

It's the news Robert Mancini has been waiting for... Beady Eye and ex-Oasis star Liam Gallagher has revealed that he'll move back to Manchester should his favourites Manchester City win the Premier League.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Matt Tuck & Liam Cormier Project AxeWound Unveil New Song ‘Post Apocalyptic Party’ - Listen Now

From its humble inception as a creative studio project, Matt Tuck’s collaboration with Liam Cormier of the Cancer Bats and session drummer extraordinaire Jason Bowld has surpassed expectations and snowballed into a metal behemoth set to be one of the talking points of the summer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Marilyn Manson New Album 'Born Villain' Streaming Online

Industrial rocker Marilyn Manson has put his entire new album 'Born Villain' online and available to stream today, via AOL Music.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Gaslight Anthem Première New Single '45' - Listen Now

New Jerseys finest, The Gaslight Anthem return this Summer with their brand new studio album, 'Handwritten'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

John Peel's Record Collection Revealed For First Time Ever

Chiefs of The Space project have taken the first steps in the journey of making one of the most important archives in modern music history available to the public begins this week, as they begin publishing record producer and DJ John Peel’s incredible record collection online – starting with 100 albums beginning with ‘A’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Metric Stream New Track 'Youth Without Youth' From New Album 'Synthetica' - Listen Now

Metric have today unveiled the track stream for their new single 'Youth Without Youth', the first cut to be taken from upcoming 5th studio album 'Synthetica', due for UK release on June 25th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Wanted Forced To Face Wall In Company Of Britney Spears

British and Irish boyband The Wanted have revealed how Britney Spears’ bodyguards forced the group to face a wall when the American star was walking past, because they weren’t allowed to look at her while she left her dressing room.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Duran Duran & Paolo Nutini Headline London Olympics Opening Ceremony Gig

Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Duran Duran and Paolo Nutini have today been announced as the headliners for the BT London Live Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde Park on 27th July.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Ne-Yo Hoping To Take Motown Back To Original Best

Singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has revealed that he is hoping to take Motown Records back to its world-beating best following his take over as Vice President of the company.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Akon Looking To Sign American Idol's Jessica Sanchez?

American singer-songwriter Akon has revealed that he'd really love to work with American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez, after watching the 16 year-old on the show.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Blur's Alex James Living 'The Monk's Life' With New Beer Brewery

Blur bassist Alex James has opened up about his life following his decision to venture into beer brewing – and has likened the lifestyle to that of a monk!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Lenny Kravitz To Release Deluxe Edition Of 'Mama Said' Album This June

Lenny Kravitz’s 1991 album 'Mama Said' has been digitally remastered and expanded for a special Deluxe Edition, which will see a release on June 4th by Virgin/EMI.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

High Court Calls For UK ISPs To Block The Pirate Bay

Things are looking pretty grim for pirates of the UK (internet pirates, not village-pillaging pirates) today – as it appears that a bunch of Britain's best Internet Service Providers have been ordered by the High Court to block access to leading peer-to-peer file sharing site The Pirate Bay within the coming weeks.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Life Has Got 'Whole Lot More Surreal', Say The Alabama Shakes

American rockers Alabama Shakes have opened up about their incredibly quick rise to fame, which has seen them bag the first ever Official UK Record Store chart #1 with their debut album 'Boys & Girls'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Bestival Announces Thursday Line-Up & More Live Acts Confirmed

Bestival have told you about their amazing headliners, Stevie Wonder and New Order, they've told you about exclusives from The xx and Sigur Rós and we’ve told you all about the off-piste madness from the Swamp Shack and Wishing Tree to the Ambient Forest and Roller Disco, our Wildlife theme and everything in between. But we still haven’t finished yet because now it’s time to tell you about even more beautiful music for you to luxuriate in at Robin Hill Country Park this September 6th-9th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Rizzle Kicks Pay Homage To Hero Bob Marley - Plus New Video

Brighton-based duo Rizzle Kicks have paid homage to reggae superstar Bob Marley this week – and have made a special cameo in the conceptual TV ad for the release of his definitive album‘Legend’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Robbie Williams To Perform At Diamond Jubilee Concert

Pop singer-songwriter Robbie Williams is the latest big name to sign-up for the star-studded Diamond Jubilee Concert, which will celebrate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth on the throne.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Conor Maynard Smashes Into UK Charts & Announces Debut Album 'Contrast'

Britain’s newest male solo star Conor Maynard has kicked up a storm across the UK this week. His debut single ‘Can’t Say No’ smashed straight into the chart at Number Two with huge first-week sales, and is currently sitting pretty at Number Four having sold nearly 120,000 copies already, while his sold-out UK headline tour has seen pandemonium in cities across Britain including Bristol, Birmingham, Brighton, Newcastle and Sheffield.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Cheryl Cole On Cher Lloyd: 'She's New And Needs To Learn A Lot'

Geordie star Cheryl Cole has continued her dispute with X-Factor star Cher Lloyd – who she mentored throughout the series in 2010 – and has told GQ Magazine that Lloyd has a 'lot to learn' before she progresses as a musician.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Tulisa Contostavlos Claims She Will 'Get On Really Well' With Dannii Mingoue On X-Factor

Ex-N Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos has claimed that she'll get on well with Dannii Minogue, should the Australian singer-songwriter return to the X-Factor judges panel.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Hevy Festival Adds More Bands To 2012 Line-Up

The heaviest event to happen in Kent since the Vikings briefly turned up a good thousand years or so ago; Hevy Festival 2012 has added plenty more riff fuelled action to its line-up ahead of the event taking place in August.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012