Kaiser Chiefs Curate First Album Of 'Emerging Icons' Series Featuring Young Electrics

Ground-breaking new-music site Unsigned Band Review has announced the launch of an unprecedented series of albums of unsigned artists curated by major music stars - the Emerging Icons series.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

The Darkness To Perform On Children's TV Show

British glam rockers The Darkness have been fighting their way back to the top since their reunion last year, and have even earnt themselves a spot supporting eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga on the European leg of her up and coming world tour. But now, they've signed up for something a little different – and you'll soon be able to catch them appearing on Cbeebies show 'Zingzillas'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Alexandra Burke Feels Pressure Over Release Of Second Album

X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke has confessed that she is worrying about what will be her second album, and is 'feeling the pressure' to perform as well as she did with her 2009 debut 'Overcome'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Hit Musical 'We Will Rock You' Announces Fan Competition For 10 Year Anniversary

As part of the 10 Year Anniversary celebrations, West End hit musical 'We Will Rock You' have today announced a fan competition with a once in a life-time prize for the winner. Fans are being encouraged to dress in their best punking, grunging 'We Will Rock You' outfit and post their pictures online here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Matt Sorum Working On Guns N Roses Biopic

Guns n' Roses star Matt Sorum has confirmed that he's working on a screenplay for a biopic for the band – and has been in touch with some 'big people' for the movie.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Capital FM Summertime Ball 2012 Line-Up To Be Revealed Tomorrow, Saturday 21st April

The line-up for the 2012 Capital FM Summertime Ball is to be confirmed at 10.00am tomorrow, Saturday 21st April, with tickets for the event on presale from 9am. Capital FM Summertime Ball Tickets are on general sale from 8am on Monday 23rd April. Click Here to Compare & Buy Capital FM Summertime Ball Tickets.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

13 Protesters Arrested At Pussy Riot Court Hearing

Russian police arrested 13 protesters demonstrating outside the court case of Moswcow punk-rockers Pussy Riot, according to reports.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

N-Dubz Star Dappy Arrested After Fight In Petrol Station

N-Dubz star Dappy has allegedly been arrested after a huge brawl broke out at a petrol station in Surrey.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Justin Bieber Dismisses Chances Of Rap Career Saying 'Rapping Is Something I Do For Fun'

While it was his boyish looks and talented singing that turned Canadian teen Justin Bieber into one of the biggest stars in the world at the moment, he's been known to try his hand at rapping too – having worked with the likes of Kanye West, Drake and Jay-Z. But, the star has now moved himself away from the rap game – and revealed that he won't be pursuing a career as a rapper.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Lady Gaga Taking Bizarre Britney Spears Thermos Flask On Tour

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga is known to be good friends with 'Toxic' star Britney Spears, with Gaga spotted at one Britney's 'Femme Fatale' tour shows last year. In fact, it seems Gaga is so friendly with the singer, she'll be taking a Britney Spears thermos – complete with her face on – on her up and coming Born This Way Ball world tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Sonique Reveals That A 'Sea Of People Dancing' Is Her Perfect Moment

British singer-songwriter and DJ Sonique has confessed that her favourite part of live shows isn't having the crowd's attention, but rather seeing a 'sea of people dancing'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Gaz Coombes Announces Release Of Debut Solo Album 'Here Come The Bombs' & UK Live Dates

After six successful albums with Supergrass (including the Number One debut ‘I Should Coco’), Gaz Coombes will release his debut solo album ‘Gaz Coombes Presents… Here Come The Bombs’ on May 21st.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

The Band's Levon Helm Loses Cancer Fight Aged 71

The Band's Levon Helm has sadly passed away at age 71, following a lengthy battle with throat cancer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Jessie J To Perform At Ibiza & Mallorca Live

Ibiza & Mallorca Live are proud to announce the addition of one of the biggest UK female artists in the world to their line-up of shows this summer - the triple platinum selling, Brit award winning Jessie J.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Dr Dre Admits 'Everybody Is In Love' With Tupac Hologram & Calls For More Holograms In Future

Rap legend Dr Dre has heightened speculation about hologram Tupac and whether he’ll be taken on tour, and has also paved the way for other deceased celebrities to be brought back to life via holographic performance.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

The Charlatan's Tim Burgess Releases Candid New Autobiography

Tim Burgess, frontman of indie rockers The Charlatans, has released a tell-all biography that features some of the crazy hijinks that he got up to in his hey-day- like ‘blowing coke up each other’s arses’!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Release EP Of Classic Covers To Commemorate Hall Of Fame Induction

To commemorate their induction this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, multi-platinum rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will release a very special digital-only EP, entitled 'We Salute You', on May 1st via Warner Bros. Records. It features six songs from previous Hall of Fame inductees, all of whom have influenced the band musically: The Ramones, Iggy & The Stooges, Neil Young, David Bowie, The Beach Boys, and Dion and the Belmonts.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Butch Vig Reveals Garbage 'Didn't Like Experience' Of Signing With Major Record Labels

World famous record producer and drummer Butch Vig has revealed that his band Garbage will be self-releasing their latest record ‘Not Your Kind of People’ on their own label Stunvolume – because they were fed up of the way they were treated by major record companies.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Cheryl Cole Unveils New Single 'Call My Name' - Listen Now

Pop superstar Cheryl Cole, or just 'Cheryl' as she now prefers to be called, has unveiled her brand new new single 'Call My Name'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Jessie J Hits Back At The Sun's 100% Lesbian 'Lies'

British tabloid paper The Sun has astonishingly claimed that pop and R&B singer Jessie J is '100%' lesbian – whilst reassuring fans that Simon Cowell is, in fact, straight.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

Linkin Park 'Comfortable In Own Skin' After Recording New Album 'Living Things'

Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda has revealed that the recording of the band's latest album 'Living Things' has been a therapeutic process for the band – and that they finally feel 'comfortable in their own skin'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

Tom Petty And The Heartbreaker's Stolen Guitars Found After Pawn Shop Discovery

After a thief stole Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' collection of vintage guitars the band were understandably upset and offered a $48,000 reward for their safe return. So you can imagine that whoever pinched the instruments was looking at some serious money if he attempted to sell them on, unless, of course, he wanted the guitars for himself.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

First Aid Kit Announce Details Of New Single 'Blue' & Jack White Support Dates

First Aid Kit will release their brand new single ‘Blue’ on 18th June via Wichita, following their appearance at Coachella and their US TV debut on Conan O’Brien, which is available to watch on YouTube here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

JLS Hoping For Drake Collaboration On New Record

X-Factor boyband JLS have revealed that they're looking at collaborating with some other artists on their forthcoming fourth studio album – and Canadian rapper Drake seems to be top of their wishlist.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

Madonna Reveals She Originally Hoped To Perform With Adele At Superbowl

Superstar singer Madonna has confessed that she would have loved to have had Adele perform alongside her at the Superbowl half-time show earlier this year – but the star's vocal cord issues meant it couldn't go ahead.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

McFly Set To Invade America Later This Year

English pop-rockers McFly have announced that they'll be lining-up some shows in the US in the near future – and, following the American success of British boybands One Direction and The Wanted, they couldn't have planned it at a better time!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

Sonic Youth's Future Still In Limbo Following Thurston Moore & Kim Gordon Split

American alternative rock outfit Sonic Youth have confessed that their future is still uncertain following singer and guitarist Thurston Moore's split from wife and bandmate Kim Gordon.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

Scissor Sisters Unveil Artwork & Tracklist For 'Magic Hour' & Debut New 'Only The Horses' Video

Scissor Sisters have just unveiled the music video for their new single, ‘Only The Horses’ out on May 20th. The New York band have also released more information about their fourth album ‘Magic Hour’, which comes out on 28th May through Polydor.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

Hologram Projection Company Musion Agree That It 'Makes Sense' To Take Tupac On Tour

Hip-hop fans who are desperate for the chance to see legendary rapper Tupac Shakur reanimated on stage have been given a glimmer of hope today, after the team behind Coachella's incredible hologram Tupac stated that it would 'make sense' for the show to be taken on tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012

Rush Unveil New Song 'Headlong Flight' - Listen Now

Legendary rock band Rush have unveiled the first song off their highly anticipated new album 'Clockwork Angels'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012