'It Could Be Five Years Until Next Bon Iver Album', Says Frontman Justin Vernon

Folk icons Bon Iver have revealed that they may not release another record for five years, following the release of last summer’s eponymous second album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Madonna Unveils Tracklisting For New Album 'MDNA'

Pop superstar Madonna has unveiled the 15 song track-listing for the deluxe version of her forthcoming new album 'MDNA'. The follow-up to Madonna's 2008 album 'Hard Candy' is to be released on 26th March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Ed Sheeran, Professor Green, DJ Fresh & More Confirmed For BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend

A massive, free weekender has been set-up by Radio 1 for this summer, with dance and pop stars like Andy C, David Guetta, Dappy, Deadmau5, Ed Sheeran and many more all lined-up to appear.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Courtney Love's Drug Addiction Killed Pets, Says Daughter Frances Cobain

Californian rocker Courtney Love’s drug addictions helped kill her daughter’s pets, according to a book written about the troubled singer’s road to sobriety.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Hotly-Tipped All The Young Follow Kaiser Chiefs Support Tour With This Feeling Show

Fresh from support slots last year with Hard-Fi and currently on tour with The Kaiser Chiefs, Stoke four-piece, All The Young, are set to play their one and only London show for quite some time at the This Feeling club night, Queen of Hoxton, London on 11th February. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

The All American Rejects Reveal New 'Beekeeper's Daughter' Video

Power-pop rockers The All American Rejects have unveiled a brand new music video for their track ‘Beekeeper’s Daughter’, which is also their first single from their up and coming fourth studio album ‘Kids in the Street’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 03 February 2012

Black Sabbath's Bill Ward Unhappy With New Album & Tour Contract

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has just released a statement, expressing his dissatisfaction over Black Sabbath's new contract for a brand new album and tour. Bill states that unless things reach a "fair agreement" he will not be able to partake in the recording of the band’s new album and touring activities.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Eminem Sued By Homeless Man For $9million

Superstar rapper Eminem is being sued for a massive $9million – by a homeless American man who claims that the ‘Lose Yourself’ star used his idea for a new Chrysler commercial that he stars in.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Rolling Stones Lips Urinals Receive Feminist Complaints

English rock legends The Rolling Stones have inspired some new novelty urinals at a museum in Germany – which have already received complaints from feminist groups and campaigners.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Quincy Jones Talks About Paul McCartney's New Album 'Kisses On The Bottom'

February 7th will see the release of Paul McCartney's brand new studio album 'Kisses on the Bottom'. Now, ahead of the release music legend and long-term friend of Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones has spoken about the upcoming album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

'Lady Gaga's Connection With Gay Society Is Natural,' Says Madonna

Superstar singer Madonna has told press that she thinks eccentric gay icon Lady Gaga has such a genuine connection with the homosexual community because she is not as ‘emotionally strong’ as someone like Britney Spears – who Madonna claimed is ‘built like a brick shithouse’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Ben Howard Debuts New Track 'Oats In The Water' - Listen Now

Ben Howard kicks-off his huge UK tour soon with a homecoming show in Truro (13th February) before heading out on a run of dates that includes two back-to-back nights at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Jamaican Dancehall Star Elephant Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape

Jamaican dancehall musician and rapper Elephant Man has been arrested in his country on suspicion of rape, according to reports.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Introducing: Ideals Announce Release Of New Single 'Altar' - Listen Now

Ideals are set to release their new single ‘Altar’ on the 26th March 2012, via Intruder Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

'Prison Is An Amazing Place', Says Rapper Ja Rule

Usually, prison is somewhere you go to spend time thinking about the crimes you’ve committed; somewhere you see horrible things and have to live surrounded by some of the most hardened criminals around. But for New York-based rapper Ja Rule, prison seems to be the opposite – with the star even describing his time inside as ‘amazing’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Atomic Kitten Could Return For New Steps-Style TV Documentary

Pop group Atomic Kitten could be reuniting for a new television show and are currently in talks with ITV studios, if rumours are believed to be true.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Madonna Superbowl Setlist To Include 'Vogue' & 'Ray Of Light'?

Superstar singer Madonna could perform a couple of classic tracks during her Superbowl half-time performance, alongside two songs from her controversially-titled new album ‘MDNA’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Bowerbirds Unveil New Track 'In The Yard' From Forthcoming New Album 'The Clearing' - Listen Now

Having previously shared album opener 'Tuck the Darkness In' as a free download, North Carolina's Bowerbirds now give you a further peek into what lies ahead on their forthcoming new album 'The Clearing' in the form of the brand new track 'In The Yard'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

Damon Albarn Confirmed To Headline Honeyfest 2012

Kicking-off the 2012 festival season, Honeyfest has announced that Damon Albarn will perform songs and music from Dr Dee - created by Albarn and Rufus Norris - at Tumuli Field on April 14th. Albarn will be joined onstage by several musicians and singers from the original production including Madou Diabate.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

New My Chemical Romance New Album 'Won't Just Be A Collection Of Songs'

Emo rockers My Chemical Romance have claimed that their latest LP offering will not simply be a collection of songs, and rather a full, proper album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

'Neighborhood Has Some Of The Best Songs We've Ever Written,' Claim Blink-182

Pop-punk icons Blink-182 have confessed that they think their latest album ‘Neighborhoods’ has some of the best songs they’ve ever written on it – and that they ‘couldn’t be happier’ at the response they’ve received.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 01 February 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 01 February 2012

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