Marcus Collins Showcases 'Seven Nation Army' B-Side 'Break These Chains' - Listen Now

Marcus Collins, runner-up on the eighth series of the X-Factor, will be releasing his debut single (a cover of the White Stripes’ infamous ‘Seven Nation Army) on March 4th – and has now given fans the first look at the track’s B-side ‘Break These Chains’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Sony Music Apologise For 'Mistakenly' Hiking Whitney Houston Album Prices

Sony Music has made a public apology after ‘mistakenly’ hiking the prices of Whitney Houston albums the day after she died of a suspected drug overdose.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Beth Hart Confirms Isle Of Wight Festival Appearance

Los Angeles based singer Beth Hart has been confirmed to play the Isle of Wight festival on Sunday 24th June, alongside Bruce Springsteen and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Coldplay BRIT Award Win Leaked By Wikipedia?

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has told Radio 2 that he thinks his band won’t be picking up any awards at next week’s BRIT Award ceremony – but, with the band up for two separate awards, Wikipedia seems to think otherwise...

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Charlie Simpson Announces Details Of New EP 'Farmer & His Gun'

Following the success of his Top Six debut solo album ‘Young Pilgrim’, Charlie Simpson is to release a brand new EP entitled ‘Farmer & His Gun’ on 25th March. The EP coincides with his UK tour and biggest solo show to date at London’s Koko on 22n March. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Original Guns N Roses Line-Up To Attend Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

The original Guns N’ Roses line-up that we all know and love will all attend the legendary rock band’s induction to the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame on April 14th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012

'Whitney Would Be Alive Had She Just Stuck To Pot', Says Tommy Chong

Tommy Chong, one half of comedy duo Cheech and Chong (a.k.a the most famous stoners in the world), has claimed that if superstar singer Whitney Houston had ‘stuck to pot’, she’d still be alive right now.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2012

The Heartbreaks Announce Details Of New Single 'Delay Delay' & Offer Free Download Of Album Track

Morecambe four-piece The Heartbreaks will release new single ‘Delay, Delay’ on 30th April followed by their eagerly awaited debut album ‘Funtimes’ on 7th May. The band are also giving fans a free download of album track ‘Winter Gardens’ exclusively through their Official Facebook Page and Official Website to download now.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

'We Took Our Success For Granted', Say McFly

Pop-rock boy-band McFly have confessed that they ‘took their success for granted’ before releasing their 2010 album ‘Above the Noise’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Napalm Death To Release 25-Year Special Edition Of 'Scum' Album

'Scum', the classic 1987 debut album from grindcore pioneers Napalm Death is to be re-released on limited edition redux CD and coloured vinyl LP on March 5th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Man Of The Hour Release New Single 'Modern Day Epic' - Listen Now

South Wales is famed for generating music legends, from Shirley Bassey to Tom Jones, and for all lovers of pop-punk we have Lost Prophets and Kids in Glass Houses.  It’s safe to say that the aforementioned artists are just the tip of the iceberg from the generations of talent that have flown out of Wales. Emerging from this sea of talent is Man of the Hour, a powerful punk pop band that look set to make waves this year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Ed Sheeran Releases Free EP - Download Now

Flame-haired guitar genius Ed Sheeran has released a brand new E.P today, which you can download for absolutely free here.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

South African Model Claims To Have Given Birth To Pete Doherty's Child

A South African model is claiming to have given birth to a child belonging to 32 year-old indie-rocker Pete Doherty – in what could be a major Babyshambles for the star.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Lady Gaga Praises Adele After Grammy Awards Glory

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga has praised soul singer Adele following her Grammy Award success, which saw Adele pick up a haul of six gongs.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Jodie Marie Offers Free Download Of Latest Single 'I Got You'

A week ahead of its official release Jodie Marie has decided to give away her latest single 'I Got You' as a free download, for Valentine’s Day, today only.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Elvis Costello's 'The Spectacular Spinning Songbook' Available In New Formats From 12th March

It has been announced that last year's ”Elvis Costello - The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!" is to be released in three formats (standalone CD/standalone DVD/Deluxe CD + DVD) on March 12th 2012 internationally.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Shakira Attacked By Sea-Lion

Columbian singing superstar Shakira was attacked on her recent holiday to Cape Town, South Africa, by the most unlikely of assailants – a wild sea-lion.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

The Kills Reminisce First Gig On 10 Year Anniversary

British indie rock duo The Kills have revealed how their first ever show, which was ten years ago today, was the ‘most scary and exciting night’ of their lives.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

'Joe Bonamassa: Beacon Theatre - Live From New York' Live DVD Set For Release In March

Provogue Records have announced the UK Blu-ray and DVD release of 'Joe Bonamassa: Beacon Theatre – Live From New York' on Monday 26th March 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Odd Future Working With Kanye West

Californian rap collective OFWGKTA, a.k.a Odd Future, have revealed to fans that they’re working with hip-hop megastar Kanye West on some new material.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Tony Bennett Reiterates Calls To Legalise All Drugs

American pop, jazz and show-tune singer Tony Bennett has reiterated his statement in which he called for all drugs to be legalised, following the death of friend and collaborator Amy Winehouse and superstar singer Whitney Houston.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Osama Bin Laden Wanted To Marry Whitney Houston

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve decided to bring you a heartbreaking tale of love... and terrorism. Yes, this is the story of lonely old Osama Bin Laden – and his crush on the late Whitney Houston.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

London's Lovebox Festival Announces 2012 Line-Up & Tickets

Hackney, East London, is set to be shaken to its very core this summer as the 2012 Lovebox festival brings together a cool, unique and diverse line-up to celebrate 10 amazing years in its first line-up announcement of the year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

'I Don't Want To Be In A Band,' Says Ex-Supergrass Frontman Gaz Coombes

Ex-Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes has confessed that he doesn’t miss being in a band at all – and that’s finally making the music he wants to make as a solo artist.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

New Order Confirmed As Bestival's Saturday Headliner - More Acts Announced

Following Bestival's first line-up announcement, which included Sigur Rós, The xx, Two Door Cinema Club, Justice, Hot Chip, 2manydjs, Annie Mac Presents and loads more, plus the acts that have been announced on Twitter in the last week, organisers can today let you know just who the Saturday night headliner is and they've got even more tasty treats to boot!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Tom DeLonge Working On Three Films

Blink 182’s Tom DeLonge has told NME that he is planning on making three films in the future, and that his band Angels and Airwaves will definitely be performing at festivals this summer, despite Blink 182’s summer comeback tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 13 February 2012

Cardiff Youngsters One Way Win First Regional Stage Of National 'Live & Unsigned' Competition

Young South Wales band One Way made their way to Cardiff's Coal Exchange yesterday, Sunday 12th February, to battle their way through to the regional finals of the UK's largest music competition Live And Unsigned.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 13 February 2012

Blur 'Definitely' Going To Record New Album, Says Guitarist Graham Coxon

Brit-pop kings Blur will ‘definitely’ be recording a new record at some point, if guitarist Graham Coxon is to be believed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 13 February 2012

Arctic Monkeys To Remix Paul Weller's New Single 'That Dangerous Age'

March 11th sees Paul Weller release the first single from his forthcoming, highly-anticipated new album 'Sonik Kicks' . Entitled 'That Dangerous Age' it will be available on CD digipack, two 7” singles and a download EP. The formats include brand new B-Side ‘Portal To The Past’. In addition the single will also feature remixes of 'That Dangerous Age' by Matt Helders of the Arctic Monkeys and Ladytron plus an explosive version of brand new album track ‘Green’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 13 February 2012

Suge Knight Arrested For Cannabis Possession

Infamous rap label owner and record producer Suge Knight has been arrested in Las Vegas after being found in possession of cannabis.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 13 February 2012