Adele To Release 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall' DVD
Acclaimed soul singer Adele has announced that she’ll be releasing her epic performance at the Royal Albert Hall as a DVD, entitled ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011
The Stone Roses Reunion To Be Documented By Shane Meadows
‘This Is England’ director Shane Meadows will be producing a film documenting the Stone Roses’ epic reunion, it has been revealed.
Beyoncé Throws A Pool Party For New Music Video
Texas-born R&B diva Beyoncé Knowles has unveiled the new video to her single ‘Party’, which hit shelves on October 24th - watch it embedded below now.
Amy Winehouse’s Death Caused by Alcohol Consumption, Inquest Records
Amy Winehouse was more than five times the drink-drive limit at the time of her death, an inquest has heard. A coroner has recorded a verdict of death by misadventure at the inquest. St Pancras Coroners Court also heard that three empty vodka bottles – two large and one small – had been found at Amy Winehouse’s flat in Camden, North London, where the singer was found dead on 23rd July this year.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Rush to Release ‘Sectors’ Box Sets Next Month
On 28th November, Canadian rock legends Rush are to release three ‘Sector’ box sets, which are due out on 28th November. Each of the three six-disc box sets will include five of the band’s 15 albums released through Mercury Records, all digitally remastered. Each ‘Sector’ also includes an exclusive booklet containing unpublished photos and original album lyrics, as well as a specially-mixed DVD album in 5.1 surround sound.
The Story of The Damned to be Documented in New Feature Film
UK punk legends The Damned are to have their story told in a new feature-length documentary from one of the makers of the recent ‘Lemmy’ movie. New York-based film producer and director Wes Orshoski recently joined The Damned for the start of their 35th Anniversary Tour, during which he will be capturing footage of the band to use in the film.
Summer Camp Reveal New Video Ahead of Album Release and Tour
London-based duo Summer Camp have released a video to their new single ‘Down’, which is due out on 7th November. The track is the latest to be taken from their debut album ‘Welcome to Condale’, which will be released ahead of the single on 31st October. Summer Camp will follow the release of the album with a UK tour starting on Wednesday 9th November in Lancaster – see below for all dates and tickets.
Morrissey Given Green Light for NME Libel Claim
English rock singer-songwriter Morrissey has won a court case allowing him to sue the NME for libel after the magazine ran a story suggesting Morrissey had made controversial statements about the country’s immigration policies.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Goldie DJing At Cardiff's Aperture This Friday, October 28th
Legendary DJ Goldie will be making a very special appearance at Cardiff’s long-running, hard-hitting, best-known drum and bass night Aperture this Friday (28th).
New 'Proper' Metallica Album on the way
Following recent collaboration with Lou Reed for ‘Lulu’, which fans have taken a particularly displeasure with, thrash gods Metallica have revealed that a new, Metallica-only album is on the way – and it’s going to be a proper metal album.
Motorhead Announce New Live DVD 'The World Is Ours - Vol 1'
Another country, another town, another place and another sold-out crowd roars their approval. The greatest road warriors in rock once again prepare to bleed their sweat all over another stage.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011
JLS 'Jukebox' Out Soon - Spring 2012 UK Tour Dates Announced
X-Factor pop phenomenon JLS are back with their third album ‘Jukebox’, which gets a released on 14th November.
Noel Gallagher Critises 'Madonna-Lite' Lady Gaga
Ex-Oasis star Noel Gallagher has added eccentric pop singer Lady Gaga to his list of enemies, after slating her in an interview with Q Magazine.
Lady Gaga Halloween Tribute Video 'Gagaween' Goes Viral
Internet parody video series ‘The Hillywood Show’ has made a Lady Gaga inspired Halloween video titled ‘Gagaween’ – and it’s gone viral, receiving 690,000 views in just over a week.
Cardiff's Swn Festival 2011 Round-Up & Pictures
The opening night saw Swn kick-off with a bang as Charlotte Church debuted her new sound with a surprise appearance at Clwb Ifor Bach. Performing under the alias Banded Puma, Charlotte sent social media coverage into a frenzy as crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the reinvented local.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Wham! 'The Final' To Be Reissued For 25th Anniversary
It's time to get out the leg warmers once again and and celebrate everything 80's with the 25th anniversary of WHAM! 'The Final'.
Anomie Belle Releases Video for New Single ‘Machine’ feat. Rapper Mr Lif
Seattle-based neo-soul artist Anomie Belle has revealed a video for her latest single ‘Machine’ – watch below. The track is due for release on 14th November and is the latest to be taken from Anomie’s forthcoming album ‘The Crush’ following this month’s single ‘Inky Drips’.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Mazzy Star to Release Their First Single in 15 Years
Californian indie duo Mazzy Star have announced the release of ‘Common Burn’/‘Lay Myself Down’, their first single in 15 years, on 31st October. The new tracks will be released through the band’s own Rhymes Of An Hour Records as a digital download and will be followed later by a 7” release.
Box Codax Announce Double A-Side Single with Turner Prize-winning Artist Martin Creed
Scottish trio Box Codax have announced the release of a split double A-side with Turner Prize-winning artist Martin Creed. The single will be released as a limited edition CD/DVD double-pack featuring Creed’s track ‘Where You Go’, which is produced by Box Codak’s Nick McCarthy, and ‘Dawning’ by Box Codak. The DVD will feature the Creed-directed video for ‘Dawning’ – watch below.
The Rolling Stones to Release Deluxe Edition of ‘Some Girls’ Next Month
The Rolling Stones have announced a Deluxe Edition release of their 14th album ‘Some Girls’, which is due out on 21st November. The album, which was originally released in 1978 at the dawning of the punk rock era, remains the band’s best-selling to date, having been certified 6x Multi-Platinum in the US alone. The new Deluxe Edition of ‘Some Girls’ includes a second disc featuring 12 previously-unreleased tracks.
Bono Questions U2 Future
U2’s iconic frontman Bono has raised questions about the future of the band, saying that if they didn’t retire on this album, there’d at least be a lengthy wait for another one.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Etta James Retires With Release Of Final Studio Album
On November 14th, Verve Records will release ‘The Dreamer’, Etta James’ first album in five years and her final studio album before she retires.
Alice Cooper Launches New 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' Air Rock App
Alice Cooper kicks-off his UK tour tonight at Sheffield's City Hall and ahead of the show, he has launched a unique app that transforms your iPhone or iPod Touch into the perfect air guitar or air drum kit!
Boyzone Planning 20th Anniversary Tour & Album For 2013
2011 has been an extremely active year for boy-bands – Take That completed one of the biggest tours to date, Westlife have decided to call it a day after their next tour, New Kids on the Block have teamed up with the Backstreet Boys for a European tour – now, not to miss out on the action, Irish boy-band Boyzone have announced that they’re thinking of reuniting for a new album and tour to celebrate 20 years since their birth.
Noel Gallagher Rejects 2015 Oasis Reunion Proposal
After releasing his band’s debut album and selling-out his first run of shows with them, Noel Gallagher has told his loud-mouthed brother Liam that Oasis WON’T be reforming any time soon.
Metallica To Produce 3D Film About Themselves
Thrash gods Metallica have shifted their focus to making a new 3D film about themselves following the completion of their Lou Reed collaboration album ‘Lulu’.
Will Young Unveils 'Come On' Video
Pop singer-songwriter Will Young has unveiled the new video to his hit single ‘Come On’, which will see a release on November 21st.
The Subways New Single ‘It’s A Party’ Out Next Month – Listen Now
Hertfordshire-based rock trio The Subways have announced the release of ‘It’s A Party’, the latest single to be taken from their third album ‘Money and Celebrity’. The track is due out on 21st November and follows the band’s previous single ‘We Don’t Need Money to Have a Good Time’. Watch the video below.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 24 October 2011
David’s Lyre Releases Cover of Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’ for Free – Listen Now
London-based singer-songwriter David’s Lyre has announced the release of his own version of Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’. The cover, which you can listen to below, is available as a free download through the David’s Lyre SoundCloud page. The solo artist is currently celebrating the release of his own single ‘Hidden Ground’ – out this week – and will be performing a number of live dates in October and November. See below for details and tickets.
Lil Wayne To Retire At 35
Multimillion-selling rapper Lil Wayne has revealed that he will most likely retire at 35.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 24 October 2011
