Ringo Starr Denies Rivalry Between Him And Ex-Bandmate Paul McCartney
Ex-Beatles legend Ringo Starr has denied that there is a rivalry between him and ex-bandmate Sir Paul McCartney – despite the pair both releasing new albums within the same week.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012
New Order Could Record New Material Later This Year
Bernard Sumner, frontman of iconic 80’s rockers New Order, has hinted that the band could be working new material later on this year.
Winehouse Family Seeking Advice After Amy Death Investigation Potentially Branded 'Void'
Amy Winehouse’s family are reportedly seeking advice after it was yesterday revealed that one of the coroners involved in the investigation into his daughter’s death was practicing illegally.
Our Label Were 'Really Worried' About Latest Album, Say The Maccabees
London-based indie rockers the Maccabees have confessed that their record label bosses were ‘really worried’ that their latest album ‘Given to the Wild’, which hit shelves early on in January, was going to be a commercial failure.
Ringo Starr Has No Plans To Retire
Ex-Beatles legend Ringo Starr has revealed that he has no plans to retire any time soon, and will keep on going ‘as long as he can hold two sticks’.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Justin Bieber Apologises To French Fans After Ignoring Them At Airport
Canadian superstar Justin Bieber has apologised to French fans who were left unhappy – after the singer ignored them in an airport, instead running to catch his plane.
De La Soul Side-Project First Serve Announce Debut Single
The new side-project from De La Soul’s Plug One and Plug Two – aka Posdnous and Trugoy/Dave – First Serve have announced the release of their debut single ‘Must B The Music’, which is due out on 26th March. The album ‘First Serve’ will follow on 2nd April.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Biffy Clyro Nervous At Idea Of Playing New Material
Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro have revealed that they’re feeling ‘nervous’ about play songs from their forthcoming double album.
Loverush UK & Bryan Adams To Release New Single 'Tonight In Babylon'
Celebrated house duo Loverush UK have teamed up with rock legend Bryan Adams to create the future club classic ‘Tonight In Babylon’.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Willie Nelson Signs Historic New Record Deal - New Album To Be Released In Spring!
Legacy Recordings, the catalogue division of Sony Music Entertainment, has signed a historic new record deal with American legend Willie Nelson. The deal marks a label homecoming for Nelson, who, from 1975 to 1993, cut a string of top-selling singles and albums, beginning with 1975's seminal smash 'Red Headed Stranger'.
'Adele Could Duet With Tinie Tempah For New Track', Says Labrinth
Superstar soul singer Adele could be writing and recording a duet with hip-hop star Tinie Tempah, according to reports from singer, songwriter and record producer Labrinth.
Nicki Minaj Claims She Was 'Queen Of The UK' In Previous Life
Rapper and singer Nicki Minaj has bizarrely claimed that she is the Queen of the UK – or at least her previous incarnation was.
Glade Festival Announces 2012 Headliners & Ticket Details
Diverse UK electronic music event, Glade returns with a bang in 2012. Having endured several well venue changes in 2011, the owners of Houghton Hall in Norfolk were so impressed by last year’s event they have thrown open their land and welcomed the festival back.
'My Daughter Did Not Beat Me Up', Says Public Enemy's Flavor Flav
Flavor Flav, part of legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy, has publically denied claims that his daughter ‘beat him up’, after she was arrested during an apparent bust-up between the pair.
Bestival Announce Theme & First Act For 2012
Bestival organisers have ‘leaked’ a few choice nuggets of loveliness for your delectation with 12 new announcements for Bestival 2012, including the festival's untamed fancy dress theme and a touch of live news.
Noel Gallagher To Release Amorphous Androgynous Material In March
Legendary singer-songwriter-guitarist Noel Gallagher has revealed that he will next month be releasing the first new tracks from his second post-Oasis project – his collaboration with psychedelic rock group Amorphous Androgynous.
Brighton's The Great Escape 2012 Announces Initial Line-Up & Ticket Details
The Great Escape Festival has today announced an initial line-up of acts to play across its 30 venues in Brighton this May. Crossing genres from Catalan garage to Australian Electro-chant, UK Surf to Canadian Blues, a host of remarkable sounds are on show already. Old or young, jaded or woefully naïve, The Great Escape 2012 will have something to surprise you.
Elton John Tells Madonna: 'Make Sure You Lip-Sync Good At Superbowl Show'
Legendary singer-songwriter-pianist Elton John has continued his bitter feud with superstar Madonna after making yet another bitchy comment, this time telling Madge to make sure she “lip-syncs good” when she performs at this Sunday’s Superbowl half-time show.
Gemma Ray Streams Sparks Collaboration Online - Listen Now
Following last week's announcement that the UK songstress Gemma Ray has collaborated with Sparks on her interpretations of two of their original songs for a limited edition single release, the 'Gemma Ray sings Sparks with Sparks' versions of 'How Do I Get To Carnegie Hall' and 'Eaten By The Monster of Love' are now available to stream exclusively on The Quietus HERE.
The Twang Announce Details Of New Single 'We're A Crowd' & New Album
Indie rockers The Twang have announced that their brand new single ‘We’re a Crowd’ will be hitting shelves on February 13th, ahead of the release of their brand new third studio album and their up and coming UK tour.
Bombay Bicycle Club Unveil Animated Video For New Single 'How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep'
North London’s Bombay Bicycle Club have today unveiled an animated video to their new single 'How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep', which is released on the 2nd April.
David Guetta Unveils New 'Turn Me On' Video
Legendary house producer David Guetta has unveiled the new video to his track ‘Turn Me On’, which features the vocal talent of singer and rapper Nicki Minaj.
Internet Sensation Conor Maynard Wins MTV Brand New For 2012
Following a month of public voting and three high-profile exclusive showcases, MTV UK & Ireland today announce 19-year-old singer, Conor Maynard as winner of MTV Brand New: For 2012.
The Darkness To Release New Album Track Free Download At 2:00PM Today
Ending months of speculation, today Wednesday 1st February 2012, The Darkness unveil a taster of what’s to come on their new studio album.
Delilah Releases Brand New Free Mixtape '2-4am'
British singer-songwriter Delilah has unveiled a brand new, completely free mixtape which you can download now from her official website.
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Announces 40th Anniversary Sequel To 'Thick As A Brick' Album
Following the recent announcement of a 19-date tour to commemorate the 40th anniversary of ‘Thick As A Brick’, on 2nd April, Ian Anderson has revealed he will release a sequel to the original album.
Amy Winehouse Death Investigation Verdict Could Be Branded 'Illegal'
The investigation held by Coroner Dr Andrew Scott Reid into the death of Amy Winehouse, who was found to have died from ‘misadventure’, could be branded null and void after it was revealed that Reid had ‘illegally’ appointed his wife Assistant Deputy Coroner.
Olly Murs Announces Release Of New Single 'Oh My Goodness'
Olly Murs has announced the release of his new single ‘Oh My Goodness’ on April 1st. The track is the third to be taken from his number one album ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’, which has now sold in excess of 630,000 copies since being released in December – making it double platinum.
Corey Taylor Reveals More About Dave Grohl And Butch Vig Collaboration
Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor has revealed more about the new track he recorded earlier this month alongside Foo Fighters legend Dave Grohl and world-famous musician/producer Butch Vig.
Florence Welch: 'I Accidentally Set Fire To Hotel After 17 Dirty Martinis'
Florence Welch, frontwoman of London-based indie-pop group Florence and the Machine, has spilt the beans on one of her more extravagant nights out – confessing that she got so drunk she managed to set fire to her hotel.
