Sir Paul McCartney Claims 'One Direction Shouldn't Be Called The Next Beatles'
Sir Paul McCartney has told press that he thinks that the public should stop comparing X-Factor boyband One Direction, who have seemingly taken the states by storm, to his old world-beating band The Beatles – as it’ll create too much pressure for the boys.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 30 March 2012
Aerosmith Plan To Release 15th Studio Album This Summer
American rockers Aerosmith have revealed that they’ll be releasing their long-awaited new album this summer.
Exlovers Unveil New Single 'This Love Will Lead You On' - Listen Now
London-based dream-pop band exlovers have unveiled ‘This Love Will Lead You On’, a brand new single slated for an April 23rd release.
Mumford & Sons Say Comments About Their New Album Being 'Doom-Folk' Were A Joke
London-based four-piece Mumford and Sons and rubbished rumours that their currently untitled new album will ‘doom-folk’.
The Saturdays Announce Release Of New Single '30 Days' - Listen Now
British and Irish girl group The Saturdays have revealed a brand new single, their first since the release of their last album ‘On Your Radar’.
New RockNess Acts Announced Including Sub Club & Sona Line-Ups
RockNess today confirms a constellation of electronic acts guaranteed to unleash an unearthly level of dancefloor devastation this June. What’s more, the celebrations are set to land on the Scottish Highlands for three days in a brand new stage concept - The Arcadia UFO - the likes of which Scotland has never seen!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 30 March 2012
Tom Jones Announces Release Of New Album 'Spirit In The Room'
Tom Jones has unveiled details of new album ‘Spirit In The Room’, the follow-up to 2010’s acclaimed collection of songs that was ‘Praise and Blame’.
'I May Have Ended Up Like Whitney Had I Not Kicked Cocaine', Says Sir Elton John
Sir Elton John has confessed that if he was to have continued taking cocaine, he could have ended up like late superstar singer Whitney Houston, who accidentally drowned in her hotel bathroom after taking drugs.
The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford Thanks Fans For Support Through Depression
Frankie Sandford, one fifth of British and Irish girl group The Saturdays, has sent a thank-you message out to fans after she told of her recent battle with depression.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 29 March 2012
Plan B Hints At Possible Odd Future Collaboration
Hip-hop and grime star Plan B has revealed that he’d love to work with American rap collective Odd Future, admitting that he is a big fan of the group.
Wet Nuns Announce Record Store Day Release Of 'Heaven's Below' & 'Throttle'
Blues-punk duo Wet Nuns have announced that they’ll be releasing an exclusive Record Store Day 7” single.
The Dandy Warhols Announce 'This Machine' Release Date
Alternative rockers The Dandy Warhols have announced that they will be releasing their latest album ‘This Machine’ on May 7th – and have lined-up three UK shows to coincide with it.
Drake Wants To Record Whole Album With Rihanna
Canadian rapper Drake has revealed that he wants to collaborate with Barbados-born beauty Rihanna again – with the star this time planning to work on an album instead of just a single with the ‘Talk That Talk’ singer.
Happy Mondays Star Shaun Ryder Reveals 'Just Thinking About Crack Cocaine Now Makes Him Sick'
Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder has opened up about his drug-fuelled past – admitting that if he thinks about how much crack cocaine he used to smoke, it makes him feel physically sick.
Swedish Electro-Pop Duo Air France Explain Break Up
Swedish electro-pop duo Air France have revealed to fans why they decided to split earlier this month in an emotional message on their Tumblr page.
Sir Elton John Reveals He Was Bullied - Even After Becoming World-Famous
Sir Elton John has opened up to press about his past, confessing that he was bullied by three ‘very important people’ – even in the years after he became famous.
Snoop Dogg Working On Reggae Album With Diplo
Superstar rapper Snoop Dogg has apparently announced that he’s making a reggae album alongside DJ, producer and songwriter Diplo.
Skrillex Claims He 'Gets' Why People Hate Him
Emo-turned-brostep producer Skrillex has spoken to press to try and reason with his haters – saying that he understands why they give him so much abuse.
Soundgarden Release New Track 'Live To Rise' For Marvel's 'The Avengers' Movie
Soundgarden have announced details of the release of their first new song in 15 years, 'Live to Rise'. The song will be featured in the end credits to this year's highly anticipated movie, 'Marvel's The Avengers'. 'Live to Rise' is included on 'Avengers Assemble', a 14-track compilation of music from and inspired by the film. 'Avengers Assemble' will be released on Monday 23rd April.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 29 March 2012
Ultravox Announce 'Brilliant' Release Date And Tracklisting
New-wave rockers Ultravox have returned with their first studio album to feature their original line-up in 28 years.
Graham Coxon, Baxter Dury & Little Barrie Added To Live From Jodrell Bank Line-Up
Graham Coxon has been confirmed as the main support for Paul Weller’s show at the Jodrell Bank observatory.
Bez Forced To Pull Out Of Happy Mondays Tour
The Happy Mondays have suffered a setback in their comeback plans, after it emerged that Bez’s years of hardcore touring, dancing like a madman have left him too injured to appear on their May reunion tour.
Lawson Announce Release Of Debut Single 'When She Was Mine' - Listen Now
Guitar-pop four-piece Lawson have announced they will release their debut single 'When She Was Mine’ on 27th May. Produced by John Shanks, the Grammy Award winning producer of Take That’s albums ‘Beautiful World’ and ‘The Circus,’ ‘When She Was Mine’ sees Lawson combine guitars with soulful vocals and razor-sharp harmonies, underpinned by a taut, powerful rhythm section. Despite it’s uplifting vibe, ‘When She Was Mine’ is about a broken heart - Andy Brown, Lawson frontman, wrote the song after finding out that his ex-girlfriend had a new boyfriend.
New Slayer Album Near Completion, Confirms Drummer Dave Lombardo
Dave Lombardo, drummer of thrash metal titans Slayer, has updated fans on the progress of their new album – revealing that the band have completed nine new tracks for the record.
Guns N Roses' Duff McKagan And Steven Adler To Present Golden Gods Award
While you most likely won’t be seeing the original Guns N’ Roses line-up perform together at their induction into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame this April, you can at least get some of your GnR fix from watching the Golden God Awards – as original drummer and bassist Steven Adler and Duff McKagan will be presenting the ‘Riff Lord’ award.
Sonisphere Knebworth 2012 Cancelled - Read Official Statement Here
Organisers have confirmed yesterday's rumours that Sonispshere Knebworth 2012 has been cancelled. An official statement was posted on the official Sonisphere website earlier this morning confirming the disappointing news.
Queen Confirm Sonisphere Knebworth 2012 Has Been Cancelled
Rock titans Queen have confirmed the rumours that Sonisphere Knebworth 2012 has been cancelled.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Plan B Blames David Cameron For London Riots
Rapper, singer and songwriter Plan B has launched an attack on Tory Prime Minister David Cameron – with the star blaming the conservative leader for the riots which reigned terror on the streets of London last year.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Dizzee Rascal Not Putting Out New Album - Unless It Meets Fans High Expectations
London-based rapper and singer Dizzee Rascal has told Metro that he won’t be releasing a new album any time soon – unless it’s a really, really good one.
Starboy Nathan Announces Release Date For 'Who Am I' New Single
British R&B singer-songwriter Starboy Nathan has returned to announce the release of his brand new single ‘Who Am I’, which hits shelves on April 30th.
