Seether Announce UK Release Of New Album 'Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray' & UK Live Dates
South African rockers Seether are to release their brand new studio album, 'Holding Onto Strings Better left To Fray' on 5th March. The band are also set to tour the UK in March 2012, supporting 3 Doors Down on their Spring UK tour.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012
Kosheen Showcase New Single Ahead of Fourth Album Release - Listen Now
Bristol-based dance-producing trio Kosheen have returned to the scene with a new single, the first to be taken from their forthcoming fourth album ‘Independence’.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012
Jessie J 'Excited' For Charity Buzz Cut
R&B and pop singer Jessie J has been storming the charts in recent months, and her single ‘Domino’ could be set to spend a second week at the top of the UK Singles charts – but it appears she’s more excited at the prospect of chopping off all of her hair.
Courtney Love Wins Legal Battle Against Landlady
American rocker Courtney Love has been cleared of charges brought against by her landlady Donna Lyons, who accused her of missing rent payments and owing her $50,000.
'I Often Thought Liam's Role In Oasis Must Have Been Difficult,' Says Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has continued the on-going dispute between him and his brother Liam, this time giving him a dig about the fact that Liam never wrote any of the songs during their time in Oasis.
Fleet Foxes Drummer Joshua Tillman Leaves Band
Washington-based folk rockers Fleet Foxes have parted ways with their drummer Joshua Tillman according to a post on his official Tumblr site.
Azealia Banks Unveils New Track 'Bambi' - Listen Now
Harlem-based hip-hop star Azealia Banks has uploaded a brand new track entitled ‘Bambi’, which you can check out below.
Tinie Tempah, Jessie J, Miles Kane, Magnetic Man & More Added To Isle Of Wight Festival Line-Up
The organisers of award-winning Isle of Wight Festival have revealed more of the acts lined-up for the event in June.
David’s Lyre Announces Debut Album ‘Picture of Our Youth’
David’s Lyre, the solo project of London-based singer-songwriter Paul Dixon, has announced the release of his debut album ‘Picture of Our Youth’, which is due out on 20th February. The album will be released on a pay-what-you-want basis exclusively from Bandcamp. Album track ‘This Time’ is available to listen to below.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012
Paul Simon to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of ‘Graceland’ with Collector’s Box Set
Paul Simon’s classic seventh album ‘Graceland’ is to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the release of a new Deluxe Edition collector’s box set and a special two-disc set, which are due for release in May. Both releases will include the new documentary film ‘Under African Skies’, which chronicles the creation of the Grammy Award-winning album.
Lana Del Rey Releases Snippets Of New Album Tracks - Listen Now
Lana Del Rey releases her new single ‘Born to Die’ this Sunday 22nd January, a Remix EP will also be released, including mixes from Damon Albarn, Woodkid and Clams Casino. The track comes alongside a new music video, conceived by Lana and directed by Yoann Lemoine, which has amassed almost 12 million views on youtube.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012
Bruce Springsteen Reveals New Album Title & Tracklisting
62 year-old rock legend Bruce Springsteen has announced the title of his brand new album along with the release date and a tracklisting.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012
Merthyr Rock To Return Later This Year!
South Wales' Merthyr Rock festival is to return this year, with the festival confirmed to take place between August 31st and September 2nd.
The Horrors Frontman Accused Of Punching Fan
Faris Badwan, frontman of English shoegaze rockers The Horrors, has been accused of punching a fan in the face at one of his own gigs in Liverpool a couple of days ago (January 17th).
Big Chill Festival 2012 Cancelled
Herefordshire’s annual alternative dance and chill-out music festival Big Chill has been cancelled this year, after a number of organisation and technical difficulties meant it would be too difficult to go ahead.
Adele's '21' Equals Titanic Soundtrack's 16 Weeks On Top Of Billboard 200
Superstar soul singer Adele has managed to equal the number of weeks that the Titanic soundtrack stayed top of the US Billboard top 200 album chart, a feat also equalled by Billy Ray Cyrus, Whitney Houston and Garth Brooks.
The Prodigy Named As 'Greatest Dance Act Of All Time'
Electronic dance legends The Prodigy have been voted ‘The Greatest Dance Act of All Time’ by the readers of Mixmag, after more than 20 years in the scene.
Rihanna And Coldplay To Perform 'Princess Of China' At Grammy Award Ceremony
Barbados-born beauty Rihanna has revealed that she’ll be performing a duet with British rockers Coldplay at this year’s Grammy Award ceremony.
Dappy Records Amy Winehouse Tribute With Queen's Brian May - Listen Now
N-Dubz star Dappy has recorded a track with Queen guitarist Brian May – and Dappy has described it as a ‘tribute’ to late soul singer Amy Winehouse, as well as other members of the infamous 27 club.
Bruno Mars Gets Away With Cocaine Possession
Hawaii-born singer-songwriter Bruno Mars has been cleared of possession of class A drug cocaine, despite previously pleading guilty in court.
Azealia Banks Signs Universal Records Deal
Harlem-based rapper Azealia Banks has signed a major record deal with Universal Records according to a post through her official Twitter account, making it her second record label after she left XL Recordings on bad terms.
Enter Shikari Top Midweek Album Chart with ‘A Flash Flood of Colour’
Enter Shikari look as though they are getting ready to score their first Number One album this week as ‘A Flash Flood of Colour’ tops the UK’s official midweek chart just two days after its release. The band have also unveiled a music video to their single ‘Arguing With Thermometers’, the latest to be taken from the new album – watch below.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012
De La Soul Announce New Side Project First Serve – Listen Now
Legendary New York hip-hop trio De La Soul have announced details of a new side project called First Serve. The new duo are comprised of Deen Whitter and Jacob ‘Pop Life’ Barrow – aka De La Soul’s Plug One (Posdnous) and Plug Two (Trugoy/Dave) – and have confirmed that their debut album is due for release in April. New track ‘Pushin Aside, Pushin Along’ is available to listen to below.
Fleet Foxes Side Project Poor Moon Release New Song - Listen Now
Fleet Foxes’ Christian Wargo and Casey Wescott have teamed up with brothers Ian and Peter Murray of The Christmas Cards to form a new supergroup called Poor Moon. The quartet have announced the release of their debut EP ‘Illusion’, which is due out in early spring. The first track to be taken from the EP ‘People In Her Mind’ is available to listen to below.
Grinderman’s Warren Ellis Reveals New Dirty Three Track ‘Rising Below’ – Listen Now
Following the recent announcement of Dirty Three’s eighth album ‘Toward the Low Sun’, which is due for release on 27th February, the trio have unveiled a new track ‘Rising Below’. The song is the first to be taken from the new album and is available to listen to below. ‘Toward the Low Sun’ is Dirty Three’s first album in seven years following 2005’s ‘Cinder’.
Dog Is Dead Announce New Single ‘Two Devils’
Nottingham’s Dog Is Dead have announced the release of their new single ‘Two Devils’, which is due out on 5th March to coincide with their upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland. The band have also added a new date at The Borderline in London to the February/March tour and have been confirmed as support to King Charles and Cloud Control at their forthcoming London shows – see below for all dates.
Jay-Z Won't Stop Saying 'Bitch', New Claims Say
Following reports that hip-hop superstar Jay-Z had stopped using the word ‘bitch’, it has now emerged that these rumours are un-true, and the poem which suggested he had stopped was not actually written by him.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012
The Wedding Present to Release 8th Album ‘Valentina’ in March
Leeds-based indie rockers The Wedding Present have announced the release of their long-awaited eighth album ‘Valentina’, which is due out on 19th March. It is their first offering since 2008’s ‘El Rey’. The band have also confirmed that the album will be preceded by a free download of their new single ‘You Jane’ later this month.
LL Cool J To Host 2012 Grammy Award Ceremony
Hip-hop star LL Cool J has been drafted in as the host of this year’s Grammy Award ceremony, the 54th annual Grammy Awards since its beginning in 1959.
Paul McCartney To Promote New Album Via Website Live Stream Tomorrow
Paul McCartney has announced he will live stream promotion for his new album 'Kisses On The Bottom' tomorrow afternoon from 4.00pm via his website www.paulmccartney.com.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012
