Pure Love Begin Work With Gil Norton On Debut Album

Pure Love, Frank Carter and Jim Carroll, announce today that they have started work on their highly anticipated debut album with legendary producer Gil Norton.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

High Contrast, Netsky, Lung & More To DJ At Hospitality Cardiff

Hospital Records’ world-renowned Hospitality club nights are touring again this February and March – and will be rounding off the cross-country trip with a monumental show in Cardiff’s Great Hall on Saturday 3rd March.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Music Matters In Partnership With BRIT Awards 2012 Announce New Unsung Hero Award

Music Matters, in partnership with The BRIT Awards 2012 with MasterCard, today announces the launch of the first annual Music Matters Unsung Hero Award.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Chemical Brothers Documentary 'Don't Think' To Be Released On Blu-Ray & DVD

‘Don’t Think’, Adam Smith’s critically-acclaimed new Chemical Brothers documentary, is set to be released on Blu-Ray and DVD after receiving rave reviews during its limited release in cinemas across the country.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Bloodstock Festival Announces Teenage Cancer Trust As Official Charity Partner

For the second year running, Teenage Cancer Trust is to benefit from Derbyshire’s Bloodstock Open Air festival. The festival is held over the weekend of August 9-12 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire and will be raising awareness and funds for the charity. Click Here to Compare & Buy Bloodstock Festival Tickets

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Nile Rodgers Working With Daft Punk On New Record?

American musician and producer Nile Rodgers is set to work with Daft Punk on their new album, with the trio currently in talks over the project.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

No Doubt To Release Comeback Single 'Undone'

Californian rockers No Doubt will apparently be making their long-awaited comeback to the music scene with the release of a new single 'Undone', after years of hiatus.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Foo Fighters And Deadmau5 To Join Forces For Grammy Performance

Rock legends Foo Fighters are to perform a set alongside dance and house icon deadmau5 at the Grammy Award ceremony on Sunday February 12th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Plan B Announces New Album 'iLL Manors'

Following the release of his quadruple platinum-selling album The Defamation of Strickland Banks, the Brit Award-winning artist Plan B (AKA Ben Drew) has today announced details of his forthcoming album 'iLL Manors', which is set for release on Monday 7th May .

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

The Secret Garden Party 2012 Announces Initial Line-Up

The Secret Garden Party has announced the initial music line-up for its 10th birthday celebrations. Headliners include electronic pioneers Orbital (pictured), and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros who are fronted by the enigmatic IMA ROBOT  Alex Ebert. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

The Flaming Lips & Dizzee Rascal Confirmed As Headliners For Parklife Weekender 2012

Oklahoma City’s psychedelic alternative rockers The Flaming Lips and grime rapper Dizzee Rascal are today confirmed as the headliners for The Parklife Weekender at Platt Fields park on 9th and 10th June 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Bestival Expands 2012 Line-Up With The Addition Of The XX, Sigur Ros & More

Bestival organisers have already announced 12 brand new things that will tickle your fancy, the Wildlife theme, the mighty Orbital as the closing act for the Big Top and Rob da Bank tweeted a few choice tasters but now the time has come to unveil an array of acts that will be coming to Robin Hill Country Park to rock Bestival 2012. With a pair of electrifying exclusives and a cavalcade of incredible bands and DJs, organisers really want it to be September already and they still havent announced any of the main stage headliners! You’re going to have to wait at least a week for the first of those!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

All-American Rejects Release Album Artwork Plus Short Video Clip

Alternative rockers The All-American Rejects have unveiled the artwork and a short video-clip for fans to watch ahead of the release of their fourth studio album release.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Big Time Rush Hoping To Support One Direction On Next UK Tour

X-Factor boyband One Direction have made really great friends with their American counterparts Big Time Rush. And, now that it’s been confirmed that One Direction will be supporting the Yankee singers on their US tour, it looks like Big Time Rush could make their way to the UK to warm-up for Harry, Zayn and co. when they tour the country next too.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Beginning To Emerge From Coma

Chi Cheng, bassist of Sacramento rockers Deftones, is beginning to emerge from a coma after spending the last three and a half years in an unconscious state.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012

Jagga Teams Up With TMS and Devlin on New Track ‘Keep On The Light’ – Listen Now

London-based singer-songwriter Jagga has teamed up with dubstep trio TMS and rapper Devlin for new track ‘Keep On The Light’. The song is available to listen to below or can be downloaded for free via the artist’s Facebook page.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

First Three Dio Albums to be Reissued in March

The first three Dio albums, ‘Holy Diver’, ‘The Last in Line’ and ‘Sacred Heart’, are due to be reissued as special Deluxe Editions on 12th March. Each release has been remastered and will feature a bonus CD containing an expanded booklet with notes from rock journalist Malcolm Dome and has been endorsed by Ronnie James Dio’s widow Wendy. See below for full tracklistings.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Oxford’s The Black Hats Announce Debut Single ‘Kick in the Doors’ – Listen Now

Oxford-based indie-rock trio The Black Hats have announced the release of their debut single ‘Kick in the Doors’, which is due out on 16th April. The track is accompanied by an official music video and is the first to be taken from the band’s new mini-album ‘Austerity for the Hoi Polloi’, which will follow the single on 30th April. Watch the new video to ‘Kick in the Doors’ below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Sharon Osbourne Sacks Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward?

Unconfirmed reports have emerged claiming that Sharon Osbourne, manager of Black Sabbath, has fired drummer Bill Ward after he released a statement last week claiming his contract for a new Sabbath album and tour was “unsignable”.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Metallica Announce The Creation Of 'Orion' Music Festival

The legendary Metallica have confirmed details of a brand new US festival, curated and headlined by themselves. The festival, titled 'Orion', will take place at Atlantic City's Bader Field on June 23rd and June 24th and will see Metallica play both nights performing The Black Album in its entirety for the first time ever in US.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

David Guetta Unhappy At Alternate 'Titanium' Version Leak

Superstar house and dance producer David Guetta is reportedly upset after a slightly altered version of his track ‘Titanium’ leaked and surfaced online.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Michael Bolton Announces Release Of New Album 'Gems – The Very Best Of Michael Bolton’

Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael Bolton has announced he is to release  ‘Gems – The Very Best Of Michael Bolton’ on March 12th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

The Stranglers Unveil Details Of New 'Giants' Album & March UK Tour Dates

The Stranglers, one of UK’s most dangerously eccentric bands, release their eagerly-awaited new album, ‘Giants' on 5th March 2012. The record coincides with an extensive European tour, kicking off with eighteen dates in the UK commencing 1st March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Tom Jones, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran + More Lined-Up For Diamond Jubilee Concert

Sir Tom Jones, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are among some of the names announced for the Queen’s up and coming Diamond Jubilee celebrations this June 4th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Former Cake And Norah Jones Drummer Pete McNeal Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Molestation

Pete McNeal, a former drummer for Californian rockers Cake, has been arrested on suspicion of child molestation and abuse.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Professor Green Tells Madonna To 'Put Some Clothes On'

London-based rapper and grime star Professor Green has sent a simple request to superstar singer Madonna after her half-time performance at this year’s Superbowl – put some bloody clothes on!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Former Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik Launches Pop Career

Never a man to shy away from publicity, former British Liberal Democrat politician Lembit Opik has now tried his hand at being a rockstar, featuring in the music video for 'Pop Wound' by indie-rockers The Good Suns.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Killing Joke Reveal Details Of New Studio Album '2012'

Post-punk rockers Killing Joke have announced the full details of their forth-coming 15th studio album ‘2012’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Lostprophets Unveil New Single 'Bring Em Down - Listen Now'

Welsh rockers Lostprophets have given their fans a first look at their up and coming fifth album ‘Weapons’, unveiling new track ‘Bring ‘Em Down’ as the first single to be taken from the record.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Bono To Be Richest Rockstar Thanks To Facebook Shares

After seeing his iconic band U2 recently crowned as having the highest-grossing tour award – their 360° raked in a massive $736million – frontman Bono is set to be crowned as the wealthiest rockstar on the planet, with his shares in Facebook earning him massive amounts of cash.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2012