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.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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).

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012

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.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

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.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

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’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

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.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

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.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

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

The Cribs Reveal More Album Details

Yorkshire-based indie rockers The Cribs have revealed some of the details of their forthcoming fifth studio album, their first record as three-piece since 2007’s ‘Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Works With Corey Taylor For New Track

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has recorded a song with Slipknot singer Corey Taylor and American musician/producer Butch Vig, according to a post from Taylor’s official Twitter account.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

The Black Keys Announce Release Of Second Single 'Gold On The Ceiling'

The Black Keys have confirmed they will release new single 'Gold On The Ceiling' on 5th March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Blur's Alex James In Twitter Controversy After Fast Food Endorsement

Alex James, bassist for Britpop legends Blur, has caused a massive stir on Twitter after using his Sun Food column to praise fast-food chains McDonalds and KFC.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Gemma Ray Announces Release Of Double A-Side Limited Edition Single With Pop Legends Sparks

Maverick UK songwriter Gemma Ray will release her new album 'Island Fire' on 16th April. Ahead of the album is today's announcement of a special tie-up - and limited edition single - with legendary pop band Sparks. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Ex-Britney Spears Bodyguard To Spill Beans On Wild Tour Antics In New Book

The former bodyguard of American superstar Britney Spears will apparently spill all the beans of the singer’s wild tour parties, which were, according to the guard, full of orgies, drugs and heavy drinking.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Odd Future To Release New Mixtape In March

Alternative hip-hop collective OFWGKTA, a.k.a Odd Future, have revealed that they’ll be putting out their second mixtape (and their fourth LP) ‘The Odd Future Tape Volume 2’ on March 20th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Pythia Announce Second Track For Rock Band & Special Guests For Album Launch Show

Pythia's partners at the Rock Band Network have announced a second track from the forthcoming album ‘The Serpent’s Curse’ which will be released on the 19th of January. The track, ‘Heartless’, is the fastest offering Pythia have given Rock Band to date.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2012