Take That Unveil Sneak-Peek Of Forthcoming 'Progress Live' DVD

Earlier this year Take That embarked on the biggest tour the UK and Ireland had ever seen, which now everyone can enjoy, when 'Progress Live' is released on double disc DVD and Blu-ray from November 21st.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 03 October 2011

Hurts To Release Deluxe Edition Of Debut Album 'Happiness'

Hurts will release a deluxe edition of their debut album ‘Happiness’ on 31st October which will include additional tracks and a DVD featuring a live concert and all of the bands music videos including the iconic previously online only original ‘Wonderful Life’ video.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 03 October 2011

Manic Street Preachers to Perform at Invite Only Pub Gig

Legendary Welsh rockers The Manic Street Preachers will be playing their most intimate gig in years this Tuesday, as singer James Dean Bradfield and bassist Nicky Wire return to their local town of Swansea for an acoustic show in the Bay View pub.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 03 October 2011

Sneakbo's Debut Single Out Soon - Video Inside

Hailed as one of the hottest underground rappers and key players from the new school of UK talent, 18-year old Sneakbo is causing a storm in the industry with new single ‘The Wave’, which comes out October 23rd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 03 October 2011

Birmingham's Ballroom to Re-Open this Saturday

One of Birmingham’s longest-standing and most remembered nightclubs, formerly known as Top Rank, The Hummingbird and most recently Carling Academy, will re-open this Saturday with its new moniker – The Ballroom.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 03 October 2011

Michael Forever Concert to be Facebook's First Ever Pay-Per-View Stream

This Saturday’s problem-plagued Michael Forever tribute concert is set to go ahead as Facebook’s first ever pay-per-view event.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 03 October 2011

One Direction's New Single to be Called 'Got To Be You'?

Rumours flying around Twitter today suggest that One Direction’s new single will be called ‘Got to be You’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 30 September 2011

Rammstein to Make Jonathan Ross Appearance?

Jonathan Ross has had all kinds of guests on his show, ranging from people like Charlotte Church to the likes of George Foreman. But who could have predicted that Wossy is a Wammstein Rammstein fan and wants to have them on his show?

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 30 September 2011

Folk Singer King Charles Celebrates Finishing His Debut Album with Free Gig

London-based folk singer King Charles has announced a free gig next week to celebrate the completion of his forthcoming debut album. The gig will take place at London’s Shacklewell Arms on Monday 3rd October and is free to anyone that has bought a ticket for one of the dates on his upcoming UK tour. See below for all dates and tickets for the tour.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 30 September 2011

39 Year-Old Kills Mother in Avril Lavigne Ticket Dispute

39 year-old Robert Lyons has been incarcerated for 20 years after he attacked and murdered his own mother because she refused to buy him tickets to an Avril Lavigne concert.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 30 September 2011

One Direction Film On The Way

Fans of X-Factor boy-band One Direction will soon be able to see all of the boy’s endeavours and trips -as James Corden and Simon Cowell have teamed up to record their journey to the top and turn it into a feature-length film.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 30 September 2011

Uh Huh Her Duo Kicked Off Flight After Lesbian Kiss

Indie electro-pop group Uh Huh Her were kicked off a flight in the US after the two female members of the band kissed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 30 September 2011

Bloc Party 'Split' a Publicity Stunt?

News has emerged today that Bloc Party’s alleged split from vocalist Keke Okereke could possibly have been a publicity stunt which may have been unintentionally sensationalised by the NME Magazine.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 30 September 2011

Pixie Lott Reveals Details Of New Single 'What Do You Take Me For'

Pixie Lott returned earlier this year with her brand new single 'All About Tonight' which went straight to the Number One spot on its release, selling over 88,000 copies in it’s first week! Pixie now follows-up with brand new single 'What Do You Take Me For' featuring Pusha T on November 7th and her highly anticipated sophomore album 'Young Foolish Happy' on the same date.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 30 September 2011

John Foxx and The Maths Announce New Special Edition Album ‘The Shape of Things’

John Foxx and The Maths - the duo featuring former Ultravox frontman Foxx and electronic music artist Benge - are to release a new limited-edition album entitled ‘The Shape of Things’ especially for their upcoming tour. The new album follows the duo’s recently-released debut ‘Interplay’ and includes a bonus disc of remixes. John Foxx and The Maths will be touring the UK in October – see below for dates and tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011

Canadian Rockers Low Level Flight to Release New Album Next Month

Toronto-based alt-rock quintet Low Level Flight have released details of their new album ‘Through These Walls’, which is due for release on 31st October. The album is the follow-up to their 2007 debut ‘Urgency’. The band will be playing some live dates in the UK ahead of the album’s release – see below for tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011

Cerebral Ballzy Confirmed for Crossfire Halloween Massacre 2011

Brooklyn punk rockers Cerebral Ballzy have been confirmed as special guests at this year’s Crossfire Halloween Massacre in association with Vans. The band will perform live as part of the event, which takes place at London’s Hidden Club in Tinworth Street, Vauxhall on Friday 28th October – see below for tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011

'My Broken Foot Has Given Me a New Respect for People Who Don't Have Legs', says Jessie J

Following Jessie J’s recent foot break, which caused her to pull-out of Katy Perry’s US tour, the singer has claimed that she has new-found respect for those who’ve lost their legs. Yes, she really said that.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011

London's Rock 'n' Roll Club 'This Feeling' Announces Events In Manchester, Edinburgh & London

London’s premier Rock 'n' Roll night, 'This Feeling', is proud to announce events in Manchester, Edinburgh as well as its flagship London zone.

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

PJ Harvey To Perform On The Andrew Marr Show Sunday 2nd October

PJ Harvey will revisit The Andrew Marr Show for a live solo performance on Sunday 2nd October, 2011 in front of fellow guest Prime Minister David Cameron.

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

Bensh Release Debut Album 'Clues'

Austrian/Welsh three-piece Bensh will be releasing their debut album in the UK through See Monkey Do Monkey on the 17th October.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011

Other Lives Reveal New Single 'Old Statues' - Listen Now

Following last week's announcement of their full UK autumn tour last week, Stillwater's Other Lives today announce details of their new single 'Old Statues' which will be released on the 28th November. 

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

Ane Brun to Release New Album ‘It All Starts With One’ Next Month

Norwegian folk-pop artist Ane Brun has revealed details of her fifth album ‘It All Starts With One’, which is due for release on 24th October. It follows Ane’s recent single ‘Do You Remember?’, released earlier this year, which was the first to be taken from the album – watch the video below. Ane Brun will be touring the UK in November – see below for dates and tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011

Biohazard Announce Release Date For New Album 'Reborn In Defiance'

Reborn In Defiance, the long-awaited new studio album from New York hardcore metal legends Biohazard, has been confirmed for a January 20th 2012 release date.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011

Motorhead To Release New Live DVD 'Around The World Vol 1'

They are Motorhead. And they play Rock'n'Roll. And they'll be unleashing a brand new DVD of live performances, interviews and more, later this year.

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

The Saturdays Première New Single 'My Heart Takes Over' - Listen Now

The UK’s biggest girl band, The Saturdays, are to return with new single 'My Heart Takes Over' on 14th November.

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

Band of Horses 'Maddened' By Kings of Leon US Tour Cancellation

American rockers Band of Horses have spoken of their disappointment after the Kings of Leon cancelled the tour they were due to support on.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011

Rock Gala 2011 - Tim Minchin, Yolanda Brown, Kenney Jones and Mark King Announced, More on the Way

Royal Albert Hall chiefs will be revealing acts for this year’s Prince’s Trust Rock Gala, as it prepares for the annual fundraiser which takes place on November 23rd.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011

Take That's Progress Live To Be Released On DVD & Blu-Ray

This year Take That embarked on the biggest tour the UK and Ireland had ever seen breaking all previous records. The Progress Live Tour visited 29 UK stadiums and played to over 1.8 million people. Missed the show? Now everyone can enjoy the show on double disc DVD and Blu-ray from November 21st.

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

Sonic Youth to Release New Compilation Album ‘Hits Are For Squares’

Influential alt-rockers Sonic Youth are to release a new compilation album entitled ‘Hits Are For Squares’ on 31st October. The album, which was previously only available through limited outlets, features 15 tracks from the band’s 30-year career as well as new track ‘Slow Revolution’. Each track was chosen by a well-known artist such as Radiohead, Beck, Beastie Boys’ Mike D, Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011