The Black Keys Speak Out Against Spotify

In a recent interview with American radio station WGRD the Black Keys drummer, Patrick Carney (pictured left), held nothing back while talking about music streaming service Spotify. He commented particularly on Sean Parker, a Spotify board member, and how the band's royalties don't seem to quite make sense.

Written by: Steven James | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

The Flaming Lips To Infuse Blood Into Record Store Day Release

Oklahoma rockers The Flaming Lips have revealed that they’ll be putting the blood of those contributing to their Record Store Day project – Ke$ha, Bon Iver, Nick Cake, Neon Indian, Prefuse 73, and Erykah Badu – into the middle of some of their very limited vinyl release.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Luscious Jackson Reveal Details Of Reunion & New Album

New York’s all-female rock outfit Luscious Jackson have spoken about their recent reunion, which comes over 10 years after the band split back in 2000.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Rihanna Claims Getting Naked Has Helped Her Become More Comfortable With Image

In comments that will probably have men across the country drooling like dogs, Barbados-born beauty Rihanna has confessed that she’s ‘more comfortable’ when she’s naked.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

One Direction "Raging" After Record Bosses Introduce Sex Ban For American Tour

One Direction are reportedly “raging” after record bosses introduced a sex ban for thier forthcoming American tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Paul Weller Claims Drugs Can Be Creative For Musicians

The Modfather himself Paul Weller has told Q Music that he thinks taking drugs can help musicians create music and boost their creativity.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Bombay Bicycle Club Unveil Brand New Voyeur Remix Prior To UK Tour - Listen Now

Currently touring Australia as support to Elbow, Bombay Bicycle Club release their brand new single 'How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep' on the 9th April via Island Records. Following the release they will head-out on their biggest-ever headline UK tour, culminating in a sold-out show at London's Alexandra Palace on the 28th April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Madonna And Deadmau5 Friends After Social Network Arguments

Superstar singer Madonna and electro house producer deadmau5 have seemingly patched up their differences through Twitter after deadmau5, a.k.a Joel Zimmerman, hit out at Madge for seemingly glamorising class A drug MDMA – the active chemical in Ecstasy.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Maximo Park Announce Release Of New Studio Album 'The National Health' & Reveal Title Track

Maximo Park have announced they will release their long awaited fourth album 'The National Health' on Monday 11th June.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Damon Albarn Unveils Dr Dee Track 'The Marvelous Dream' - Listen Now

Damon Albarn has unveiled ‘The Marvelous Dream’, the latest track to come from his brand new concept album ‘Dr Dee’, as well as a static music video for the song which you can view below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Slash Claims Music Has 'Lost Its Magic'

Guitar genius Slash has claimed that digital downloads and piracy have contributed to music 'losing it magic', adding that although online purhchases are more convenient, it is sad to see physical formats die out.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Marilyn Manson Collaborates With Johnny Depp On Track For New Album

It's not exact;y a bromance on par with that of Brad Pitt and George Clooney's, but there's always been something special between industrial rocker Marilyn Manson and superstar actor Johnny Depp. Depp invited Manson to join him at the premiere of his film 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest', whilst Manson contributed a remixed version of 'The Nobodies' for another of Depp's films; 'From Hell'. And now, the pair have finally worked on a song together, covering Carly Simon's legendary kiss-off track 'You're so Vain' - a single that'll feature on Manson's new album 'Born Villain'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Damnation Festival Announces Pig Destroyer As First Band For 2012

In a stunning first announcement, the UK’s finest one day metal fest has pulled a rabbit out of the hat by announcing Pig Destroyer as its first band for 2012.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Sennen Announce Details Of New Album 'Lost Harmony' & Unveil Live Performance Of 'Wasted Heart'

Sennen will release their latest album ‘Lost Harmony’ on April 16th through Indelabel. The band’s latest full-length is a record recorded in Harlesden during last year’s London riots with David M. Allen [The Cure, Depeche Mode] and serves as the perfect backdrop for an album that mixes both the turbulent and the tranquil.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Justin Bieber Twitter Prank Leads To Texas Couple Phone Hell

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber could be in trouble with the law (gasp!) after a prank on his Twitter resulted in a couple living Texas receiving over a thousand phone calls from fans.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Wavves, Willis Earl Beal, Hooray For Earth & More Announced For Dot To Dot Festival

Established as the festival that brings you future stadium-fillers before any other event, Dot To Dot is set to unveil the second wave of acts on this year’s bill. The UK’s only touring festival, Dot To Dot will visit a multitude of venues in Bristol, Nottingham and Manchester this coming Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend headlined by The Drums and Pulled Apart By Horses and featuring some of the most electrifying up and coming acts currently around.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson Recording Material With Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst

Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson is going to be wading through a very busy calendar in the coming months, after it emerged that he’d be working with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst as well as British rapper Professor Green.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Win Three Tickets To Hard Rock Hell Road Trip In Ibiza - Includes Three Nights Accommodation!

Hard Rock Hell Road Trip Festival has announced more acts for this year’s line-up which takes place in San Antonio Ibiza between May 28th- June 7th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

The Draymin Announce Release Of Debut Album 'Should've Known Better'

Critically acclaimed Scottish dance-rockers The Draymin have today announced that they’ll be releasing their debut album ‘Should’ve Known Better’ on April 2nd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Gringo Star Announce Release Of New Album 'Count Yer Lucky Stars'

Boiling up from the independent musical cauldron Hotlanta has become, here comes Gringo Star with its follow up to 2008′s critically acclaimed debut, ‘All Y’all.’ The band have announced they will release ‘Count Yer Lucky Stars‘ in the UK on 30th April, preceded by lead single ‘Shadow’ on 23rd April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Simian Mobile Disco Announce New Album 'Unpatterns' & Unveil Video For New Track 'Cerulean'

Simian Mobile Disco have announced the release of their brand new album 'Unpatterns', set for release on 14th May via Wichita Recordings.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Gives Update On Cancer Battle

Tony Iommi, guitarist of reformed rock legends Black Sabbath, has given fans an update on his ongoing battle with Lymphoma.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Liars Announce New Album Details - Plus Live Dates

Dance-punk trio Liars have announced that they’ll be releasing a new album later this year, the follow-up to 2010’s ‘Sisterworld’, which was The Quietus’ ‘Album of the Year’ and NME’s 9th best record of 2011.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Raw Power Management & Sony Music Announce Joint Venture Label 'Search And Destroy'

Raw Power Management and Sony Music have announced details of a new joint venture label 'Search And Destroy'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Infamous Mayhem Guitarist To Be The New Face Of Norwegian Airlines?

Norwegian black metal band Mayhem are perhaps most commonly associated with murder and church burning, however, they may soon be the four new faces of Norwegian Airlines. Øystein Aarseth, aka Euronymous, the guitarist of Mayhem, who was murdered by bassist Varg Vikernes in August 1993 – may soon be the image painted on the tail fins of Norwegian aeroplanes.

Written by: Steven James | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Hop Farm Music Festival Announces Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel And More

Folk legend Bob Dylan, iconic singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel and the New Blood Orchestra and alternative rockers Suede have been announced as the headline acts this year’s Hop Music Festival.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Grace Jones Announced As Lovebox Festival Headliner

Pop and R&B star Grace Jones has been drafted in to close Lovebox Festival’s 10th birthday celebrations this June, alongside fellow festival headliners Hot Chip and Friendly Fires.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Bloodstock Open Air Organisers Announce Further Acts

Organisers of the annual Bloodstock Festival, a four-day metal and rock music event held in Catton Hall, England, have announced more if the acts and bands that will be destroying the stages this August 9th-12th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Restaurant Create 'Black And Bleu' Burger Inspired By Chris Brown & Rihanna Relationship

'Chops and Hops', a restaurant in Georgia, Atlanta, have created a burger inspired by Chris Brown and Rhianna's troubled relationship. The burger is a Caribbean spiced patty, topped with bleu cheese called the Black and Bleu Sandwich.

Written by: Steven James | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Dizzee Rascal, The Wanted, You Me At Six & More Confirmed For UK 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Concerts

Coca-Cola has today revealed it will be taking some of the nation’s best loved music acts on tour around the UK to perform along the route of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, culminating in an 80,000 capacity celebration concert in London’s Hyde Park on 26th July, the day before the Opening Ceremony.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012