Introducing: The Boy Royals (Formerly TOWN) Offer Free Download Of New Track 'Voice Of The Future'
You might recognise The Boy Royals, as until recently they were building a solid reputation under the TOWN moniker.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Linkin Park Returning To 'More Familiar' Sound With New Album
American rap/nu-metal rockers Linkin Park have promised their fans that their forthcoming fifth studio album will be more reminiscent of their usual, unique style – as well as confessing that they did go a bit over-the-top with the production of their previous album ‘A Thousand Suns’.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2012
'The Smiths Shouldn't Reform' Says Reading & Leeds Festival Chief Melvin Benn
Melvin Benn, organiser of the massive Reading and Leeds Festivals, has told press that he hopes The Smiths don’t reform – because he thinks it’ll ‘destroy their legacy’.
Joe Walsh To Release His First Solo Album In 20 Years 'Analog Man'
Grammy Award winning rock and roll legend Joe Walsh returns with 'Analog Man', his first solo album in two decades to be released on June 11th, 2012.
A$AP Rocky's First Show In London Turns Into Chaos
New York rapper Rakim Mayers, a.k.a A$AP Rocky, has managed to finish a show in absolute frenzy once again this week, after his first ever show in London ended with almost the entire crowd ambushing the stage as they tried to get closer to the star and his group the A$AP Mob.
Earl Sweatshirt Makes First Live Appearance With Rap Group Odd Future
Californian rapper Earl Sweatshirt made his first ever live appearance with his rap collective Odd Future last night in New York, after spending a year in Samoan boarding school Coral Reef Academy.
Nicki Minaj Unveils New Single 'Right By My Side' ft. Chris Brown - Listen Now
Hip-hop and pop star Nicki Minaj has unveiled her brand new single ‘Right By My Side’, which features singer and rapper Chris Brown.
Marina And The Diamonds Unveil Acoustic Version Of 'Primadonna' - Listen Now
Welsh singer Marina and the Diamonds has unveiled an acoustic version of her track ‘Primadonna’, which you can check out below.
Fatboy Slim To Present New Xfm Radio Show
Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim, is to present a brand new show on the London/ Manchester based Radio station Xfm.
Written by: Steven James | Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2012
One Direction Make US Chart History As 'Up All Night' Tops Billboard 200
X-Factor boyband One Direction have become the first British act to ever go straight to the top of the US Album Charts with their debut record, after the US release of ‘Up All Night’ hit Number One this week.
The Stone Roses & Foo Fighters To Headline Tennent's Vital Festival
The Foo Fighters have been confirmed as headliners for this year’s Tennent’s Vital Festival, alongside Manchester legends The Stone Roses.
The Chemical Brothers Announce Screenings Of 'Dont Think' Across The UK
The February release of 'The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think' directed by Adam Smith, has since reached legendary status. Unlike any other movie release 'Don’t Think' catalysed rave-like cinema scenes compelling elated viewers across the world to abandon their cinema seats, dance in the aisles and chant along with the on-screen Fuji Rocks festival crowd!
LostAlone Announce Release Of New Single 'Love Will Eat You Alive'
Derbyshire rock trio LostAlone have announced that they’ll be releasing their brand new single ‘Love Will Eat You Alive’ on April 1st – and have now been playlisted on Radio One too.
'I Wouldn't Book Current Guns N' Roses Line-Up,' Says Reading And Leeds Organiser Melvin Benn
Melvin Benn, organiser and chief of the huge Reading and Leeds Festivals, has told festival fans that they won’t be seeing Guns N Roses at the event in the near future – unless the original line-up was to get back together.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Pitbull Asks Court To Throw-Out Lindsay Lohan 'Give Me Everything' Lawsuit
American rapper and songwriter Pitbull has asked US law courts to throw out a lawsuit upheld against him by Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan – describing the star’s case as ‘absurd’.
Nas Admits That 'Part Of Him Didn't Want To Record' Posthumous Amy Winehouse Track
American rapper-songwriter Nas has confessed that he almost rejected the idea of collaborating with late superstar Amy Winehouse on her posthumous album – because he saw Winehouse as his ‘sister’.
Deadmau5 Unhappy With 'Dipshit' Collaborations
Electro and house superstar deadmau5 has sent out a massive angry message describing his passionate hate for collaborations with big name musicians – despite his work with the Foo Fighters and Cypress Hill in recent times.
Labrinth Claims 'Last Time' Was Inspired By 'Sci-Fi And Daft Punk'
22 year-old singer-songwriter Labrinth has revealed that his latest track ‘Last Time’, which came out on Sunday, was inspired by French house producers Daft Punk – and his love for science fiction.
Natives Offer 'Big Plans' As Free Download - Listen Now
Hailing from Hampshire’s New Forest, the quintet that makes up Natives are gearing up for an exciting and busy year ahead. Having re-grouped following the wrapping-up of a previous project, the band headed to Los Angeles to record their first set of songs with acclaimed producer John Feldmann (Panic! At The Disco, Good Charlotte, All Time Low, The Used) at the helm.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Snoop Dogg: 'New Album Will See Me Becoming Who I Really Am'
West-coast hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg is set to release his latest album ‘Reincarnated’ – and has revealed that the record will show his ‘true personality’ and is the ‘birth of me becoming who I really am’.
The Cribs Frontman Opens Up About 'Self-Loathing Issues'
Ryan Jarman, frontman of indie-rock trio The Cribs, has opened up about how his life ‘hasn’t been easy for the past couple of years’, and how his brothers have helped him through one of the toughest times of his career so far.
2000Trees Announce A Whopping 33 New Bands
Don’t say they don’t spoil us, the humble man’s favourite festival - 2000trees - has given a surprise midweek present in the form of thirty-three (yeah you read that right) new bands to add to their already stunning line-up for this summer’s bash down in Gloucestershire.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Adele Overtakes Pink Floyd In All-Time Album Sales
Superstar soul singer Adele has overtaken rock legends Pink Floyd in the All Time UK Biggest Selling Album list this week – as her sophomore LP ‘21’ continues its incredible onslaught on chart and sale records across the world.
Sex Pistols To Release Limited 'Anarchy In The UK' 7" For Record Store Day
British punk icons Sex Pistols have announced that they’ll be releasing a limited-edition 7” of ‘Anarchy in the UK’ in celebration of Record Store Day, which takes place on April 21st.
Madonna 'MDNA' Album Leaked Online
Superstar singer Madonna has suffered a blow after it emerged that her controversially-titled new album ‘MDNA’ has leaked online – less than a week before it was due to hit shelves in both the US and the UK.
Ed Sheeran To Release 5th Single From Debut Album '+'
Flame-haired singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has confirmed that he’ll be releasing another single from his super-selling debut album ‘+’, and will also produce a music video to go with it.
One Direction To Star In Own TV Show
X-Factor boyband One Direction have confirmed the rumours that they were going to receive their own US television show, after their hugely successful American tour alongside Big Time Rush – who also boast their own program in the states.
The Mercy House Unveil Debut Music Video - Watch 'Greed' Now
London based powerhouse heavy-rock innovators The Mercy House have unleashed their debut music video today, ahead of their debut single and album releases in April.
Andy Copping Announces 12 More Bands For Download Festival
Download Festival chief Andy Copping has revealed another 12 bands that will be rocking out the three-day June event.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 March 2012
Military Wives Take Top Album Chart Spot With 'In My Dreams'
The Military Wives, a choir made up of the wives and girlfriends of those currently serving in Afghanistan, managed to overtake rock legend Bruce Springsteen in the UK Albums Chart this weekend – after a surge of Mother’s Day sales helped propel the track to #1.
