Little Mix Debut At Number One With 'Cannonball'

X-Factor winners Little Mix have stormed to the top of the UK Singles Chart ahead of this year’s Christmas #1 with their new track ‘Cannonball’, over-taking 2009 runner-up Olly Murs who falls to #3.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 December 2011

Michael Bublé's 'Christmas' Album Tops Chart

Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé has reclaimed the UK Album Chart top-spot with his new album ‘Christmas’, managing to sell over 269,000 copies this week – the most by any album this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 19 December 2011

Deaf Club Announce Double-A-Side Single 'Sunday/Mirrors' & UK Live Dates

Deaf Club have announced details of their debut single, a double-A-side affair featuring the tracks ‘Sunday’ and ‘Mirrors’ that will be released via the band’s own White On White label on 20th February.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 December 2011

Guillemots Release ‘I Don’t Feel Amazing Now’ Remix – Listen Now

Guillemots have announced that they will be bringing 2011 to a close by releasing a remix of recent single ‘I Don’t Feel Amazing Now’ as a free download. The remix, by South Wales-based quartet Friends Electric has been made available via Guillemots’ http://soundcloud.com/guillemots/guillemots-i-dont-feel-amzing SoundCloud page and can also be heard below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Sunday, 18 December 2011

Simon Cowell Talks Of Stormy Relationship With Westlife

Pop mogul Simon Cowell has revealed that he and legendary Irish boyband Westlife almost came to blows during rows over work.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 17 December 2011

Gotye Announces UK Release of Multi ARIA-Winning Single – Listen Now

Belgian-born, Melbourne-based solo artist Wouter “Wally” De Backer aka Gotye – pronounced Gaulthier – has confirmed the release of his new single ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ featuring Kimbra, which is due out on 6th February. It is the latest to be taken from his forthcoming album ‘Making Mirrors’ following last month’s ‘Easy Way Out’. Watch the music video for ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 17 December 2011

Letlive. to Release their Critically-Acclaimed ‘Fake History’ on Vinyl

LA hardcore quintet Letlive have confirmed the release of their acclaimed album ‘Fake History’ on vinyl. The band’s third album received its official UK release earlier this year and has since earned the band a number of praising reviews for their music as well as their energetic live performances. The band have now announced that ‘Fake History’ will be released on double-vinyl on 16th February to coincide with their dates on the forthcoming Kerrang! Tour.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

Nerina Pallot to Release New Single ‘All Bets Are Off’ – Listen Now

Singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot has announced the release of the third single from her latest album ‘Year of the Wolf’. ‘All Bets Are Off’, which is due out on 30th January, is written by Nerina and produced by Bernard Butler. A live version of the single can be watched below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

"Shouting Matches" Could Be Game Over, Says Vaccines Frontman

Vaccines frontman Justin Young has confessed that he has had to stop shouting matches and heated arguments – in an effort to stop his voice getting damaged again.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

The Beach Boys Reunite For 50th Anniversary Tour & New Album

Californian surf-rock legends the Beach Boys have sensationally announced their return to the music scene, following their message earlier this week that there would be a ‘very big’ announcement at the Grammy awards.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

Courtney Love Denies Trashing Expensive New York Apartment

Rock singer-songwriter Courtney Love furiously denied claims that she has trashed the luxurious New York apartment she’s renting, as well as owing over $50,000 in rent.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

George Michael To Leave Hospital Before Christmas, Says Boyfriend

Hospital-ridden singer-songwriter George Michael’s New Year dream may be coming true according to boyfriend Fadi Fawaz, who says Michael will be making it home for Christmas following his bout of pneumonia.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

The Wanted Hoping To Crack The US With Channel 4 Documentary

Pop boyband The Wanted are the latest British export to attempt to crack America – and they’re planning to do so with an army of cameras and directors to send them on their way.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

Swedish House Mafia To Stream Tonight's Madison Square Garden Show Live On YouTube

Swedish House Mafia have announced that their landmark, sold-out show at Madison Square Garden tonight, Friday 16th December, will be streamed live on www.youtube.com/fuse. The show will kick-off at 03:30 GMT.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

Mumford And Sons Are Fans Of Azealia Banks

Folk rockers Mumford and Sons’ keyboard player Ben Lovett has confessed of his love for Azealia Banks’ new single ‘212’, describing the track as ‘mind-blowing’ and ‘incredible’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

Lady Gaga Voted 'Most Overrated' Artist Of 2011

She may have been one of the most listened to, followed and ‘liked’ artists in the world, not to mention THE highest earning female of 2011, but Lady Gaga was dealt a blow today after being voted the most overrated act of the year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

Yeah Yeah Yeahs To Headline Jonathan Toubin Benefit Gig

American indie rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs will perform at a benefit gig for hospitalised DJ Jonathan Toubin, who runs the New York Night Train parties, alongside TV on the Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe and a handful of other guests tonight.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

Foo Fighters Fans Cause Seismic Activity During New Zealand Gig

Alternative rock icons the Foo Fighters and comedy rockers Tenacious D managed to pull off one of the most rock ‘n’ roll achievements ever at a gig in New Zealand - after geologists nearby recorded tremors similar to those recorded during earthquakes.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

Frankie Cocozza Crashes X-Factor End-Of-Season Party

Badly-behaved X-Factor party animal Frankie Cocozza allegedly gate-crashed the X-Factor end-of-season blowout and got into a fight on Wednesday night, according to reports from British tabloid paper the Daily Mirror.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

Michael Buble Doesn't Want 'Stuck Up Prudes' At His Concerts

Canadian singing sensation Michael Bublé has astonishingly announced that he doesn’t want ‘stuck-up prudes’ to attend his shows, after it emerged that he often received many complaints about his behaviour and language on stage.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 16 December 2011

iAm1 Release Cover of Cherry Ghost and Birdy’s ‘People Help the People’

London duo iAm1 have released their own version of Birdy’s recent single ‘People Help the People’, which was itself a cover of an Ivor Novello-winning track by Cherry Ghost. The new iAm1 version is available to download from the duo’s SoundCloud page and can also be heard below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Bad Seed Warren Ellis Announces New Dirty Three Album

Following news of Grinderman’s alleged split earlier this week, the band’s Warren Ellis has announced the release of a new album from his other project Dirty Three. The album, ‘Toward the Low Sun’, is due for release in March 2012. It is Dirty Three’s eighth album to date and their first in over six years following 2005’s ‘Cinder’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Arctic Monkeys Enjoying US Sucess

English indie rockers Arctic Monkeys have moved one step closer to cracking the states, with frontman Alex Turner claiming that the Americans are starting to ‘really like us’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves Of Destiny Unveil Video For New Single 'Sweet Tooth Bird'

Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of Destiny have unveiled the official video for their brand new single 'Sweet Tooth Bird' which is released on 20th February.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Coldplay See 'Mylo Xyloto' Sales Surge Following X-Factor Performance

British alternative rock band Coldplay may have been worried about their X-Factor appearance, but it seems that following their performance on the talent show, sale of their latest album ‘Mylo Xyloto’ have gone through the roof.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Nitin Sawhney Bringing Worldwide Musical Showcase To BBC Radio 2

Producer, songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist and orchestral composer Nitin Sawhney will be bring a unique and interesting new series to BBC Radio 2 this January, showcasing his eclecticism and appreciation of music from all over the world, combining flamenco and pop, rock and Indian classical, punk and electronica, reggae and drum 'n' bass, and orchestral and folk.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

The Who Unveil Innovative New '3D60' Surround Sound - Listen Now

Legendary English rockers The Who will be streaming their seminal and hugely-loved track ‘5.15’, taken from their iconic 1973 Quadrophenia’ album, with an innovative new process known as 3D60 – which involves creating a 360 degree, three dimensional surround sound, so you can hear the track in ways never previously imagined.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Sex Pistols 7inch Up For Sale At £10,000

A copy of legendary punk icons the Sex Pistols’ 1977 classic ‘God Save the Queen’ is being put up for sale at a staggering price of £10,000.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Study Shows Loud Music Increases Alcohol Consumption

A study at the University of Plymouth has concluded that loud music causes drinkers to down more pints and beer to taste sweeter than usual, according to Dr Lorenzo Stafford.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Leona Lewis Claims 'Hurt' Cover Was A "Healing" Experience

London-based X-Factor winner Leona Lewis has claimed that her cover of Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Hurt’ was a healing process for her and has helped here overcome pain of splitting with long-term boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011