Ed Sheeran Criticises Ticket Brokers For Hiking Up Prices

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has hit out at ticket brokers and sellers that buy dozens of his tickets solely to sell on for a greater price.

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

Cradle of Filth to Release New 2-Disc Mini-Album Next Month

Suffolk-based metallers Cradle of Filth are to release new mini-album ‘Evermore Darkly…’ on 17th October through Peaceville Records. The new release follows the band’s ninth album ‘Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa’, which was released last year, and will include a DVD featuring on-the-road documentary ‘You Can’t Polish a Turd, But You Can Roll It In Glitter’ and live footage from this year’s Graspop festival in Belguim.

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

Funeral For A Friend & Young Guns for Hampshire’s Busterfest This Weekend

Funeral For A Friend and Young Guns are among the acts that will be playing at Busterfest 2011, which is set to take place on Saturday 17th September at Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield in Hampshire. Among the other acts joining them on the bill are Deaf Havana and Lower Than Atlantis.

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

Puddle Of Mudd Reveal 'Re(disc)overed' Album Details

Puddle Of Mudd are set to release 'Re:(disc)overed' on the 3rd October 2011. The band have also announced a full UK tour for the Autumn.

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

Julian Lennon Announces Brand New Studio Album

The first solo recording from Julian Lennon since 1998, his brand new studio album entitled ‘Everything Changes’ is released in the UK on October 3rd. Featuring twelve original tracks, the album is preceded by lead single ‘Lookin’ 4 Luv’ (released today) which is currently play-listed at BBC Radio 2.

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

Henry's Funeral Shoe Ready To Release Second Album

Following on the heels of their highly-praised debut ‘Everything's For Sale’, South Wales duo Henry’s Funeral Shoe are set to unleash their second full-length effort ‘Donkey Jacket’ on October 11th.

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

Coldplay Work With Rihanna For New Track

Barbados-born superstar singer Rihanna has collaborated with Coldplay on their new album ‘Mylo Xyloto’, which hits shelves ob October 24th.

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

Kate Bush to Release '50 Words for Snow' This November

English singer-songwriter Kate Bush has set a November 21st release date for her new album ’50 Words for Snow’, set to be her first LP of fresh material since 2005’s ‘Aerial’.

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

Coldplay Release New Single 'Paradise' Today.

English Britpop icons Coldplay will release their new single ‘Paradise’ today, three years after their last album ‘Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends’ hit the shelves in 2008.

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

Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse Duet 'Body & Soul' to Debut on MTV This Wednesday

After VEVO posted a video of Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett rehearsing their track ‘Body & Soul’ last week, MTV will this week premiere the full song and video to celebrate what would have been the late singer’s 28th birthday.

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

Adele Postpones Two Wolverhampton Shows Due To Ongoing Illness

Adele has postponed further shows on her UK tour due to her ongoing illness.

Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Saturday, 10 September 2011

One Direction Tipped To Claim Take That's Boy Band Crown

One Direction have been hotly tipped to surpass Take That’s level of success by *shock* mogul Simon Cowell, who just happens to be their label boss.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 September 2011

Cardiff Rock Club Fuel To Celebrate 5th Birthday In Style

If you’ve been to a metal gig in South Wales or the West Country in the last year or so there’s every chance you’ve seen people wearing black T-shirts with ‘FUEL’ emblazoned across the front and ‘Pure Welsh metal’ in huge writing on the reverse. In which case you’ve come across some of the ‘Fuelers’ who attend Pure nightclub’s Fuel Rock Club every Saturday.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Friday, 09 September 2011

Peter Hook Responds to New Order Reunion Shows

Ex-New Order bassist Peter Hook has spoken out about New Order’s decision to host reunion shows without him.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 September 2011

Take That's Gary Barlow Steps In For Lionel Richie At BBC Radio 2 Hyde Park Gig

Take That’s Gary Barlow has been drafted in a super-sub for BBC Radio 2’s Live in Hyde Park gig after soul singer Lionel Ritchie pulled out due to an illness.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 September 2011

Conor Oberst To Appear On Upcoming First Aid Kit LP

Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst is set to make an appearance on the upcoming First Aid Kit album, according to reports. The duo, which is comprised of sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg, recorded their latest studio effort in Omaha with Bright Eyes musician and producer Mike Mogis. However if recent reports are to be believed, the ‘Four Winds’ singer also ventured behind the microphone to assist on the pair’s latest effort.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 09 September 2011

VEVO Posts Video of Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett Duet - Watch Inside

Music video company VEVO have uploaded a video of the late Amy Winehouse rehearsing and recording a duet with New York pop, jazz and show tune singer Tony Bennett.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 09 September 2011

The Killers Planning “More Guitars” On Next LP

The Killers’ next studio album will have a more guitar-centred sound, according to a recent interview with Ronnie Vannucci. The drummer hinted at a new direction for the band during an interview with NME, stating that he personally feels the shift back to guitar rock is long overdue.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 09 September 2011

Example Finds Lack Of Contact From Mike Skinner “Weird”

UK Chart sensation Example has admitted that he finds it “weird” that former label boss Mike Skinner hasn’t been in contact to congratulate him on his recent success. Skinner, who is giving up his musical moniker The Streets this year, gave Example his first big break in the music industry by signing him up to the Beats label in 2006.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 09 September 2011

Enter Shikari to Release New Single ‘Snakepit’ This Month

St Albans’ hardcore rockers Enter Shikari have announced that they are to release ‘Snakepit’, the first single from their as-yet-untitled third album, on 19th September. The track follows recent single ‘Quelle Surprise’, which was released in May, and will be included on the band’s first album since 2009’s ‘Common Dreads’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 08 September 2011

The Dear & Departed Line-Up November Album Release

Southern California rock group The Dear & Departed will release their long awaited sophomore album, ‘Every Waking Moment’, on November 8th via Equal Vision Records.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 September 2011

Red Hot Chili Peppers 'I'm With You' Debuts at No.2 On US Albums Chart

California’s Red Hot Chili Peppers have reclaimed their position as one of the world's favourite rock bands with the release of their new album 'I'm With You', which debuts at No. 2 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 September 2011

Adele Apologies To Fans After More Tour Cancellations

Following on from yesterday’s story, Soul singer Adele has apologised to Cardiff and Blackpool-based fans after she was forced to cancel more UK tour shows after coming down with a chest infection.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 September 2011

Tribute Promoter's Letter 'Condescending and Insulting', Says MJ Community

Angry MJ fans have deemed a letter from Global Live Events to the members of the MJ Community as ‘condescending and insulting’ after they replied to concerns aired by MJ fan forums.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 September 2011

Buffalo Lounge The Latest Cardiff Music Venue To Close

Cardiff has lost another of it’s live music venues, adding to a growing list in a year that has seen several of the Welsh capital’s smaller venues go out of business.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Thursday, 08 September 2011

Mumford And Sons, Foo Fighters & Arcade Fire Confirmed For California Charity Show

Mumford and Sons, Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire are part of an extensive musical line-up for a charity show being organised by none other than Neil Young. The artists are set to play at the annual Bridge School Benefit concert, which is the brainchild of musical legend Young and his wife Pegi.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 08 September 2011

Snow Patrol Have Already Written ‘Fallen Empires’ Follow-Up

Snow Patrol singer Gary Lightbody has claimed this week that the band have already written the entirety of their seventh studio LP. The Northern Irish rockers, who still aren’t set to release their sixth album ‘Fallen Empires’ until November, have claimed that they are clearly ahead of the creative curve with their follow-up written already.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 08 September 2011

Bjork Unveils Details Of New 'Moon' Track

Björk continues to unveil 'Biophilia' with today’s release of the brand new track 'Moon'. 'Moon' also comes as a special feature of the 'Biophilia' App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, available through In-App Purchase. Both are available exclusively on the iTunes Store and the App Store.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 September 2011

William Shatner and Zakk Wylde Team Up For 'Iron Man' Cover... Seriously

Last week brought us the collaboration of Jack White and the Insane Clown Posse rap group to cover a Mozart track titled ‘Leck Mich Im Arse’. This week, we bring you a collaboration between Star Trek’s William Shatner and Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde for a cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man’. WTF.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 07 September 2011

London's This Feeling Announce The Rifles Live Show & Album Launch Party

A historic evening in store as This Feeling celebrates the momentous return of The Rifles, welcoming Joel, Luke and the band to The Queen Of Hoxton for an intimate live performance and exclusive album launch party. Join in saluting one of London’s most endearing acts as they debut material from new album ‘Freedom Run’ and perform a plethora of guitar-pop classics from their sublime back catalogue.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 September 2011