Azari & III Reveal Details Of New Single 'Reckless (With Your Love) & Remix - Listen Now

Toronto four-piece Azari & III are set to release their latest single 'Reckless (With Your Love)' on 12th February, with super-producer Paul Epworth stepping up on remix duties, offering a radio edit and mix. Further remixes come by way of Riva Starr, Julio Bashmore and Tiga. The band will be releasing their album, which was previously available only on import and limited edition vinyl, on 19th February 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Girl Gets 'DRAKE' Tattooed On Forehead

And the award for the stupidest tattoo ever goes to... the girl in LA who decided to have ‘DRAKE’ inked onto her forehead - in the biggest font that could fit on her head.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Performs With Bruce Dickinson & Justin Hayward At Canterbury Charity Show

Ian Anderson played a Christmas Charity Show at Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday night with Special guests Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) and Justin Hayward (The Moody Blues) making an appearance.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Young Guns Reveal Tracklisting for New Album ‘Bones’

British melodic hardcore quintet Young Guns have released details of their second album ‘Bones’, which is due for release on 6th February 2012. The follow-up to the band’s 2010 debut ‘All Our Kings Are Dead’ will be coincided with a tour of the UK and Ireland – see below for dates. The full tracklisting for ‘Bones’ is also shown below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Alice Cooper Documentary Set For 2012

Shock rock icon Alice Cooper is to get his own documentary next year, it has been revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

The Wanted Talk About 'Battleground' Deluxe Edition

British and Irish boyband The Wanted have been getting fans excited over their deluxe edition of their latest studio album ‘Battleground’, revealing that they’ve been recording new tracks to go with the release.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

One Direction: "We'd Love To Work With Dappy On Our Next Album"

It appears as though an X-Factor abomination could be on the way... as it was revealed that pop boyband One Direction want to work with N-Dubz rapper Dappy on their next album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder Confirms Reunion?

Musical Mancunian Shaun Ryder has strongly hinted that his band Happy Mondays will be reuniting for the third time, after their brief stints back together in 1999 and 2004.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Deadmau5 Faces Yet Another Death Hoax

Electronic and house producing icon deadmau5 woke up to rumours that he had died yesterday morning, after pranksters edited his Wikipedia article to read that he had died of alcohol intoxication and exhaustion.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

The Wombles Aiming For Christmas Number One

Britain’s favourite furry eco-warriors The Wombles have launched their own attempt to take the Christmas #1 with ‘Wombling Merry Christmas’ – and it’s already got its own music video to accompany it.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Mark Stewart Confirms Details of New Album ‘The Politics of Envy'

Post-punk pioneer Mark Stewart has revealed the track listing and release date of his new solo album ‘The Politics of Envy’. The album is due out on 26th March 2012 and will feature contributions from Primal Scream, Massive Attack’s Daddy G, Jesus and Mary Chain bassist Douglas Hart and dub/reggae legend Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Them Crooked Vultures Reveal Two Live Tracks Online

Rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures have released to previously unheard live tracks which were recorded on their debut world tour last year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Placebo Announce Release Of ‘Live At Angkor Wat' Album Exclusively Via ITunes

Placebo have finally released their epic semi-acoustic performance in Cambodia via iTunes, meaning fans can relive the night once again with impeccable audio quality.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Brian May Admits Queen Can Never Be The Same

Legendary guitarist Brian May has admitted that he thinks that without Freddie Mercury and bassist John Deacon, any work that him and Roger Taylor put out under the Queen name will simply not be the same as the Queen everybody knew and loved.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

JLS To Start 2012 With New Single 'Do You Feel What I Feel?'

JLS have announced the release of their next new single from third album, 'Jukebox'. 'Do You Feel What I Feel?' will be released on 1st January 2012 through Epic Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Karen O Reveals Yeah Yeah Yeahs Are Working On New Material

Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O has revealed that she’s been working on some brand new material with the band, as well as her ambitions to bring her opera ‘Stop the Virgens’ to London after it saw success in her native New York.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Bon Iver To Release Workout DVD

Award-winning folk rockers Bon Iver will be releasing their most unexpected material yet – a workout DVD starring Justin Vernon and co exercising and getting fit.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Flashguns Announce Split

London/Brighton band Flashguns,inspied by the likes of Talking Heads and The Cure, have regretfully announced they have split. Releasing a statement earlier today, the band revealed:

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Katy Perry: 'Robyn Is The Epitome Of Effortless Cool'

Sweden-born singer Robyn has been hailed by Katy Perry, who she toured with earlier this year and performed with on Saturday Night Live two days ago, as the ‘epitome of effortless cool.’

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

MTV Brand New For 2012 Announce Line-Up For January Shows

Following the announcement of the MTV Brand New for 2012 shortlist, MTV UK & Ireland have announced two exclusive January gigs, showcasing nominated artists and established UK stars at London’s KOKO. Indie rockers The Maccabees will headline a show on Tuesday 24th January, supported by nominees Lana Del Rey and Charli XCX. The next day, Wednesday 25th, rising star Emeli Sandé will headline a show supported by Delilah, with another nominee soon to be confirmed.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Lady Gaga A 'Better Writer', Says Coldplay's Chris Martin

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has spoken out about his admiration for Lady Gaga, and how he thinks that she is a better songwriter than him.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Grinderman Announce Split At Australian Festival

Australian singer-songwriter-musician Nick Cave has apparently called time on his side-project band Grinderman.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Simon Cowell To Make Little Mix Bigger Than Spice Girls

They’ve only been crowned as winners for about a day, but Simon Cowell is hoping that X-Factor champs Little Mix will go on to become as marketable as the Spice Girls – and that they’ll earn around £8million.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

MusicTank Announce New 'Live Music' Training Course

Building on the success of its oversubscribed debut in 2011, MusicTank is again partnering with Andy Inglis, the hugely respected co-creator and manager of north London venue The Luminaire, to re-run the 'Get Plugged In: Live Music, Promotion and Venue Management' course in 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

The Stone Roses Pen Two Record Deals

Manchester-based veteran rockers The Stone Roses have announced via their Facebook page that they’ve signed two new record deals, guaranteeing their highly-anticipated third album release for the near future.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Sarah Harding 'Cried Hysterically' On The Way To Rehab

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has revealed some of the details of her rehab hell after it emerged that the star had long been suffering from an alcohol problem.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Leona Lewis Releases Three-Track 'Hurt' EP

Following her performance on The X Factor's Final weekend on Saturday evening, Leona Lewis has announced an EP of three tracks is now available to download.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

New Nine Inch Nails Album In Store For 2012?

American industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails could be releasing their ninth studio album next year, frontman Trent Reznor has hinted.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Metallica Joined By Rock Superstars For San Francisco Show

Thrash titans Metallica rounded off their run of shows at the San Francisco Filmore by inviting a range of rock royalty and metal superstars on stage to perform with them – including Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

U2's 360° Tour Officially The Highest Grossing Tour Of All Time

Irish rock band U2’s incredible 360° world tour has officially become the biggest grossing tour of all time, it has been revealed today – taking in an absolutely massive $736million.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011