Matt Cardle Wants To Release Second Album As Soon As Possible
X-Factor winner Matt Cardle has confessed that he can’t wait to get his next album out – despite only releasing ‘Letters’ back in October last year.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 March 2012
Simon Cowell To Pull The X Factor Off Air After 2012 Series?
Talent show and music mogul Simon Cowell may be ready to pull X-Factor off the air, after the last series saw a dip in ratings and viewers.
Noel Gallagher To Take Sons To Ireland - So They Can Throw Stuff At Cows
Mancunian superstar Noel Gallagher has told The Sun that he’d like to take his sons on a trip to Ireland this year – so they can ‘throw stuff at cows’.
Some Velvet Morning Announce New Single 'How To Start A Revolution'
Some Velvet Morning release their new single ‘How to Start a Revolution' on 16th April through MyMajorCompany. The track was recorded, produced and mixed by SVM’s singer Des Lambert and mastered by Chris Potter (Verve/U2). The single is taken from their new album 'Allies', which is released on 30th April and will be available as digital download.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 March 2012
"I Never Thought I Was Good Enough To Be A Singer," Says Michael Kiwanuka
Award-winning songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has claimed that he’d never thought he’d make it as a singer – because he’d never thought he was good enough.
Garbage Offer New Single 'Blood For Poppies' As Free Download For One Week Only
Garbage have unveiled new single 'Blood For Poppies' on garbage.com as a free download for one week only.
Odd Future's New Record 'OF Tapes Vol 2' Leaked Online, According To Fans
Superstar rap group Odd Future have unfortunately had their forthcoming mixtape ‘OF Tapes Vol 2’ leaked online just a day before it was due for release.
Tinie Tempah & Jessie J Secretly Dating?
According to the The Daily Mail, popstars Tinie Tempah and Jessie J are involved in a secret romance – after the pair performed together at London’s Royal Albert Hall last year.
Summer Sundae Weekender Announces Second Wave Of 2012 Line-Up
Summer Sundae Weekender have announced the second wave of artists on 2012’s line-up, establishing the event once again an essential date in the summer music calendar.
Rebecca Ferguson Announces New Single 'Glitter & Gold' Release Date
X-Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson has revealed that she’ll be releasing her new single ‘Glitter & Gold’ on April 29th, the third single to be taken from the star’s debut album ‘Heaven’, which has now gone on to become platinum-certified.
Olly Murs Reveals Accoustic Version Of 'Oh My Goodness'
X-Factor star Olly Murs has announced that he’ll be releasing his brand new single ‘Oh My Goodness’ on April 1st - and it'll feature a never-before-heard acoustic version of the track too.
Paul Simon To Peform 'Graceland' In Full At This Year's Hard Rock Calling & Tickets
Paul Simon will be performing his 'Graceland' album in full at this Summer's Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park. Tickets for Paul Simon are onsale this Friday at 9am.
Paul Simon To Headline London's Hard Rock Calling?
According to The Guardian newspaper, Paul Simon will be performing at this Summer's Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park on 15th July.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 17 March 2012
Professor Green: Recording 'At Your Convenience' Was Like Therapy'
Professor Green has opened up about his personal life and revealed how he is in a much better place following his father’s tragic suicide in 2008.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 March 2012
Noel Gallagher To Release B-Side Compilation Album For Record Store Day
Mancunian rocker Noel Gallagher is reportedly set to release a B-sides compilation to commemorate Record Store Day, which takes place on April 21st.
Hevy Festival Announces Sunday Night Headliner & More
In a typically solid announcement, Hevy Festival has announced another 19 bands to add to the bill for the annual bash down at Port Lympne Animal Park in Kent. The most attention from this announcement will go towards Sunday night headliners Descendents. The legendary punk rockers will be performing their only UK show of 2012 at the festival so if you want to see them you are advised to head down to Kent for a weekend of, well, heaviness.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Friday, 16 March 2012
Professor Green To Work With Slipknot On New Track?
Hip-hop and grime star Professor Green is reportedly set to collaborate with someone fans may have never thought they’d see – Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson.
Market Experts Claim Lady Gaga Earns $30million A Year From Twitter
Top marketing experts have claimed that eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga earned around one third of her total income last year ($90million) through social networking site Twitter – with the news coming after Gaga became the first person to hit 20,000,000 followers.
Lostprophets Unveil Bloc Party Remix Of New Single 'Bring 'Em Down' - Listen Now
Following the success of last week’s unveiling of new single video ‘Bring Em Down’, Lostprophets can now reveal a new spiced-up version of the hit, a remix by Russell Lissack of Bloc Party.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 16 March 2012
Jack Black Slams Courtney Love's Nirvana Muppet 'Rape' Claims
Comedian, actor, and Tenacious D star Jack Black has hit out at Courtney Love after she claimed that The Muppets had desecrated the memory of her late Nirvana, with Black describing the Hole star’s claims as ‘absurd’.
Napster Founder Predicts Spotify Will 'Overtake iTunes Within Two Years'
Sean Parker, founder of infamous file-sharing site Napster, has claimed that music streaming service Spotify will ‘over take iTunes’ within two years.
Skindred, Deaf Havana, Lower Than Atlantis & More To Perform At This Weekend's Takedown 2012
This Sunday sees Takedown 2012’s inaugural year at Southampton University, after a one year hiatus. Trying to rival the likes of Slam Dunk and Hit The Deck Festival, this year’s event is headlined by UK ragga metal giants Skindred with over 30 other acts across four stages.
Written by: Matthew Williamson | Date: Friday, 16 March 2012
The Cure Claim Headlining Reading & Leeds Festival Is Them 'Coming Full Circle'
Rock legends The Cure have claimed that their headline slot at this year’s Reading and Leeds Festival is a result of them coming ‘full circle’ – with the idea of performing taking frontman Robert Smith ‘back to the point where we’re playing Reading Festival solely because I want it to be a good day.’
Rihanna Talks About Katy Perry Duet: "It's Gonna Happen"
Barbados-born beauty Rihanna has told fans that a collaboration with superstar Katy Perry will happen – admitting that they’d been working on something together for ‘years’.
Aston Merrygold Rushed To Hospital Following JLS Tour Rehearsal
JLS superstar Aston Merrygold was rushed to hospital this week after an attempted backflip turned disastrous – and ended with the singer landing on his head.
Kyuss Lives! Members Respond To Josh Homme Lawsuit
The new incarnation of Kyuss, now known as Kyuss Lives!, have confessed that they’re ‘shocked and saddened’ at the news that found member and star guitarist/singer Josh Homme had threatened them with legal action following their decision to record new material.
Keane Work With Juan Antonio Bayona On Music Video For New Track 'Disconnected'
Acclaimed director Juan Antonio Bayona and writer Sergio G. Sanchez have co-directed the video for 'Disconnected', a song taken from Keane's highly-anticipated new album 'Strangeland' due for release on 7th May 2012 through Island Records.
Tulisa Contostavlos Confirms N-Dubz Split Following Twitter Rant With Dappy
Tulisa Contostavlos, X Factor judge and one third of London-based hip-hop group N-Dubz, has confirmed via her Official Twitter Account that N-Dubz have split-up.
The Hives Reveal Details Of New Album 'Lex Hives'
Swedish rockers The Hives have spilt the beans on their forthcoming new record ‘Lex Hives’, following their ’terrible couple of years’ after the release of 2007’s ‘The Black and White Album’.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012
Elton John Tells Fans New Album Is 'Most Exciting Record For A Long Time'
Pop-rock legend Elton John has promised his fans that his new album, which is set to hit shelves in autumn later this year, is his ‘most exciting record for a long-time’.
