Katy Perry To Repackage 'Teenage Dream' For Re-Release

Superstar singer Katy Perry has announced plans to repackage and re-release her second and latest studio album ‘Teenage Dream’ - a move which has received mixed responses from critics and fans.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

Dizzee Rascal, Ed Sheeran & Calvin Harris To Headline Wakestock 2012

Hip-hop and grime star Dizzee Rascal has been confirmed as final headliner for North Wales’ Wakestock Festival, Europe’s largest Wakeboarding-orientated music festival.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

'Our 2012 Olympics Track Is Epic', Say Elbow

English rockers Elbow have revealed that their track for the London 2012 Olympics is done and dusted – and they think its ‘epic’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

Pulled Apart By Horses Allow Fans To "Borrow" New Album Via Facbook App

To celebrate today's release of new album 'Tough Love', Pulled Apart By Horses are lending fans their new album via a unique facebook app: www.facebook.com/pulledapartbyhorses.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

Pete Doherty Sparks Stage Rush At First Gig Of The Year

Notorious indie rocker Pete Doherty performed two of his first shows of 2012 over the weekend – and sparked a mad stage-rushing frenzy among fans on the second night.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

Blur To Work With William Orbit On New Album?

Rumours of a new Blur album have been sparked after William Orbit, a producer who’s worked with the band on numerous occasions, tweeted a message that said he’d be in the studio with Damon Albarn later this week.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

Pulp Tease New Tour/Album With Cryptic Message On Website

Following Pulp's hugely successful 2011 return, fans have been left wondering whether or not the band will hit the live stage again sometime soon.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

New Paris Hilton Album Set For Release This Year

Hotel-heiress Paris Hilton is set to be making a return to the music scene, with a second studio album set for a release later this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

Spice Girls To Reunite For 2012 London Olympics Concerts?

The rumour mill is stepping up a gear ahead of the summer’s 2012 London Olympics, with a number of different musicians, bands and artists all being speculated at for the official Olympics concerts – but it’s girl-group the Spice Girls who currently seem to be the favourites for the show.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

Ringo Starr Announces the Release of his 16th Solo Album

Ringo Starr has announced that he will be celebrating 50 years since joining The Beatles with the release of his new solo album ‘Ringo 2012’. The album is due for release on 30th January and will feature contributions from The Eagles’ Joe Walsh, Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 21 January 2012

Toy Horses to Re-release Debut Album Next Month

Cardiff-based indie duo Toy Horses have announced that they are to re-release their eponymous debut album ahead of their upcoming UK tour. The album, which was originally released last year, is due out on 27th February and will be preceded by the single ‘Play What You Want’ a week earlier. The track is available to listen to below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 21 January 2012

My Morning Jacket’s Jim James Joins Supergroup for Woody Guthrie Tribute Album

My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James and his Monsters of Folk bandmate Will Johnson have joined forces with members of the band Gob Iron to form a new supergroup for a Woody Guthrie tribute album. ‘New Multitudes’, which is due for release on 27th February, celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the legendary folk singer’s birth and features 12 of his previously-unrecorded songs.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 21 January 2012

Israeli Duo Rendezvous Announce New Album ‘Another Round Please’

Israeli electronic duo Rendezvous have announced the release of their new album ‘Another Round Please’, which is due out on 24th February through Rough Trade. The album was mixed by Dave Bascombe, who has previously worked with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 21 January 2012

New Sam Sparro Album Due In May

Australian singer-songwriter Sam Sparro has returned to the electro-pop scene with a brand new album, the follow-up to his eponymous 2008 debut.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

Adele Denies Boyfriend Is Still Married To Ex-Partner

Superstar soul singer Adele has taken to the press to clear up rumours that her current boyfriend Simon Konecki is still married to his previous partner.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

Singer Etta James Passes Away

Superstar singer Etta James has sadly passed away at age 73, after a year-long fight with Leukaemia.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

Ed Sheeran To Release Free EP On Tuesday

Flame-haired singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has revealed to fans that he’ll be releasing his new EP later this month, according to reports from Capital FM.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

The National Contenders For Final Nominees Of Academy Award

Indie rockers The National have been included in the list of potential final nominees for Best Original Song at the Oscars – and joked that they’d ‘probably end up losing to a Muppets song’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation Set For February Launch

Multi-award winning Lady Gaga has confirmed she and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, are to launch the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) on 29th February 2012, with an event at Harvard University. Of course, the big question on many a fans' lips is, will the singer use the event to reveal her long-awaited Born This Way world tour dates?

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

Black Sabbath Bassist Geezer Butler: 'Iommi Diagnosis Gave Us Kick Up The Rump'

Heavy metal legends Black Sabbath have told fans via bassist Geezer Butler’s official blog that guitarist Tony Iommi’s diagnosis of cancer has given them a ‘kick up the rump’ – and that Tony has already written two new tracks to aid their comeback.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

Jamie xx Remix Of Radiohead's 'Bloom' Already Sold Out

A Jamie-xx remix of Radiohead’s ‘Bloom’ has been giving an extremely-limited release on 12inch vinyl, with all 500 copies already sold-out via pre-orders.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

Leonard Cohen: "Fans Have Asked For 'Hallelujah' Moratorium Multiple Times"

Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has spoken out about his fan’s calls to impose a moratorium on his super-famous hit ‘Hallelujah’, which would stop the song being covered and used in television and films.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

'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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 January 2012