Dizzee Rascal Launches Official Dirtee Stank Mixtape

The highly anticipated official Dirtee Stank mixtape titled “dirteetv.com” is now live on Dizzee’s new online channel www.dirteetv.com for free download.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 03 January 2012

Bring Me The Horizon's Next Album Sees Post-Rock Influence

Sheffield-based Screamo band Bring Me the Horizon have announced that they’ll be making a change in style for their next album – revealing that post-rock bands Explosions in the Sky and This Will Destroy You have been hugely influential on them.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 03 January 2012

Sir Paul McCartney Shows Distaste For Bands Using Backing Tapes

Ex-Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney has shown his disapproval for bands that use backing tracks during their live performances – then swore to never use one at one of his own shows.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 03 January 2012

Rihanna: 'Id Love To Perform With Coldplay'

Barbados-born beauty Rihanna has confessed that she would love to perform alongside Coldplay at the BRIT Awards next month, after featuring on the band’s most recent studio album ‘Mylo Xyloto’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 03 January 2012

Kanye West And Jay-Z Paid £4million For Party Performance

Mega-famous American rap duo Kanye West and Jay-Z managed to pocket themselves almost £4million from ONE GIG in December last year – performing for the daughter of super-rich Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour at her Super Sweet 16th birthday party.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 03 January 2012

Chelsea Football Club Owner Roman Abramovich Books Red Hot Chili Peppers For New Years Eve Party

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reportedly booked the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform live at his New Year's Eve Party in the Caribbean.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011

Katy Perry & Russell Brand To Divorce

Sassy pop-singer Katy Perry and comedian/actor Russell Brand have announced they are to split after fourteen months of marriage.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011

Lady Gaga & Boyfriend Taylor Kinney Step Out In Public For First Time

Lady Gaga and boyfriend Taylor Kinney have stepped out in public for the first time.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 29 December 2011

Music Matters Launch 'Your Music Finder'

With more than 80 digital music services now licensed in the UK, Music Matters has today launched the “Your Music Finder” widget – a comprehensive online guide to buying and enjoying music ethically in the modern digital era.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 26 December 2011

New Slash Album Nearing Completion

Guitar legend and ex-Guns N’ Roses icon Slash has revealed through his official Twitter page that his new album is coming along quickly and nicely - and that it’s going to feature a shed-load of cowbell on too.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 23 December 2011

White Lies Drummer: 'Christmas Tracks Are A Pisstake'

English indie rockers White Lies have proved to be the Grinch-iest band on the planet this year – as drummer Jack Lawrence-Brown questioned the point of any band recording a festive track/album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 23 December 2011

New Madonna Track Leaked - Spanish Man Arrested

A man in Zaragoza, Spain, has been arrested and charged with leaking one of Madonna’s new tracks ‘Gimme All Your Luvin’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 23 December 2011

Rapper Slim Dunkin May Have Been Shot Over Candy, Say Detectives

An Atlanta-based rapper who was shot dead a week ago today may have been murdered over a packet of sweets, it has been claimed by detectives.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 23 December 2011

Adele Already Receiving Vocal Training Following Throat Surgery

Soul-singing superstar Adele is on the road to recovery now, and has already begun receiving ‘basic vocal training’ – as well as giving up alcohol (well, at least for Christmas).

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

George Michael Released From Hospital

Singing icon George Michael has been released from the private Austrian hospital he was staying at following his bout of pneumonia.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Paul McCartney Falls Down Stairs At Liverpool Gig

Beatles legend Paul McCartney took a tumble at the end of a gig in Liverpool recently – falling down the stairs as he left the stage.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Lost Radiohead Track Appears Online

Radiohead fans have been blessed with a special festive treat today – as a previously unheard ‘lost’ track from their earliest days as a band has resurfaced online after almost 20 years hidden away.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Rock N' Roll Drummers 'As Fit As Premiership Footballers'

Any member of a rock band will tell you they are the fittest – but it’s the drummer which deserves the most recognition, after a study found that sticksmen have to be as fit as a Premiership footballer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

This Feeling Announce Details Of New Year's Eve Extravaganza

An epic celebration is in store at The Vibe Bar on Saturday 31st December. ‘London’s most rock and roll night out’ will help you to see in 2012 in style with a feast of live music and top notch DJ sets.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Adele Recovering Well After Vocal Surgery

Soul-singing sensation Adele is recovering quickly and healthily from her bout of throat surgery, after she suffered damage to her vocal cords – forcing her to cancel her whole US tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Scala & Kolacny Brothers To Perform On Tonight's BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Show

Scala & Kolacny Brothers will perform two songs on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year tonight, 22nd December. One of the year’s biggest TV events, the awards show will see Scala perform the tracks 'Yellow' and 'Viva la Vida' in the opening credits and in the obituaries sections of the program. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

'I Have Great Studio Chemistry With Rick Ross', Says Drake

Canadian rap sensation Drake has revealed how he and Rick Ross have the ‘best’ studio chemistry when they work together, and that he hopes to complete his mixtape ‘Y.O.L.O’ with the star producer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Vince Neil Plans To Quit Motley Crue

Motley Crue Front man, Vince Neil has announced he is considering leaving the band after their upcoming residency concerts, at the Hard Rock Hotel, in February.

Written by: Gemma Johnson | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Jackie Magazine Editor Resigns Following Racist Rihanna Incident

Dutch magazine editor Eva Hoeke has reportedly resigned following yesterday’s race scandal, which saw her magazine Jackie run a story about superstar signer Rihanna titled ‘De N***abitch’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Axl Rose Hints At Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Reunion

Iconic rock vocalist Axl Rose has hinted that Guns N’ Roses could be reforming for their induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, with comments that are sure to leave Roses fans foaming at the mouth ahead of one of the most speculated about events in rock history.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Lady Gaga To Release New Track On Christmas Day

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga will be unveiling a brand new track on Christmas day as a festive treat to all of her fans and ‘monsters’, ahead of a world tour she is expected to announce sometime in the near future.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 22 December 2011

Rihanna Left Furious After Dutch Magazine Publishes 'De N***abitch' Article

Rihanna was left furious after a Dutch magazine called Jackie wrote an article about her – and titled it ‘N***a Bitch’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Rare David Bowie Performance To Air On BBC2 Tonight

David Bowie fans will be treated by the BBC tonight, as the channel showcases some of its extremely rare archive footage of the superstar performing on its iconic music show Top of the Pops.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Oxegen Festival Cancelled

Organisers of Ireland’s Oxegen music festival have announced that 2012’s festival will not be going ahead, and that they will be returning in 2013.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Cowell Admits Defeat In Race For Christmas #1

The fall of the X-Factor may very well be underway – as multi-million pound music mogul Simon Cowell has admitted defeat in the battle for Christmas #1 this year, describing the Military Wives Choir as a ‘worthy’ winner in the race for the festive top-spot.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 21 December 2011