Keane Taking An Experimental Approach On New Album
Veteran Brit-pop group Keane have told fans that they’ve been experimenting with different sounds and styles while in the studio to produce their fifth album.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 August 2011
Kasabian Unveil Cover Artwork For New Album Velociraptor
Leicestershire rockers Kasabian have revealed the artwork for their forthcoming fourth studio album ‘Velociraptor!’.
Warrant Vocalist Jani Lane Found Dead In Hotel
Former Warrant vocalist Jani Lane (pictured center) has been found dead in an LA hotel.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 12 August 2011
Coldplay Confirm New Album 'Mylo Xyloto' Release Date
Coldplay have confirmed that thier fifth studio album, 'Mylo Xyloto' (pronounced my-lo zy-letoe), will be released on October 24th.
Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa Offer Free MP3 Download
To celebrate the release of the 'Don’t Explain' album , a collaboration between American singer-songwriter Beth Hart and the acclaimed blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, the duo are making their version of Delaney & Bonnie’s classic 'Well, Well' available as a free MP3 download single. All you have to do is sign up HERE, input your email address, and you will receive the free download.
Phil Collins and Paolo Nutini Sign Up for John Martyn Tribute Album
Phil Collins, Paolo Nutini, Beck, Bombay Bicycle Club, David Gray, Snow Patrol and The Cure’s Robert Smith are among a host of artists to have signed up for a new John Martyn tribute album, which is due for release this month. ‘Johnny Boy Would Love This’ is out on 15th August and features 30 covers of songs by the influential British singer-songwriter, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 60.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 11 August 2011
Everything Everything Celebrate Mercury Prize Nomination with Free Track Giveaway
Everything Everything have decided to celebrate their recent Barclaycard Mercury Prize nomination by giving away a demo version of one of their tracks through their SoundCloud page. The track is an early demo of their single ‘MY KZ UR BF’, which is taken from their debut album ‘Man Alive’.
Jedward Battered & Bruised As Faces Of New Anti-Bullying Campaign
That’s right Stereoboarders. I finally got given a chance to step into the interview room with the two most irritable twins since the Cheeky Girls and, though I was outnumbered, I showed the Irish pop duo the true meaning of ‘Bad Behaviour’.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 August 2011
Doris Day Becomes Oldest Artist To Be Playlisted On BBC Radio 2 With New Single 'My Heart'
Eighty-seven-year-old legendary Hollywood singer Doris Day has become the oldest star in history to be playlisted on BBC Radio 2 this week with her new single 'Heaven Tonight', taken from her new album 'My Heart'.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 August 2011
Christina Aguilera, JLS, Cee Lo Green & More Added To 'Michael Forever: Tribute Concert' Line-Up
The line-up for a huge Michael Jackson tribute concert, titled 'Michael Forever', has been revealed with Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, Smokey Robinson, Cee Lo Green and JLS amongst others confirmed to perform at the show that takes place at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on October 8th 2011.
Morrissey Blasts Prime Minister After London Riots
Outspoken musical activist Morrissey has blasted Tory Prime Minister David Cameron after the London riots spread through the country.
Ryan Adams Announces Release Date For New Abum 'Ashes & Fire'
Ryan Adams is set to release his new album ‘Ashes & Fire’ on Monday 10th October. The album was recorded in LA at Sunset Sound in Hollywood and produced by Glyn Johns, renowned for his work with the likes of The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Clash, The Who and The Rolling Stones, and whose son Ethan produced previous Ryan Adams albums ‘Heartbreaker,’ ‘Gold’ and ’29.’
Girlschool, The Treatment, Therapy, Michael Monroe & More Added To Hard Rock Hell V Line-Up
Hard Rock Hell V, proudly sponsored by Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Rock Radio will take place back at Prestatyn Sands, on 2nd/4th December 2011, actually, after last years sold out Thursday night, it will start on the 1st for the Die Hard HRH Loyal. Like last year, the Thursday night fancy dress debauchery will continue this year for an unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll experience.
Anthrax, Paradise Lost, Chimaira & More Announced For Hammerfest IV
Hammerfest IV organisers have announced the first five bands for 2012's festival.
Cliff Richard Announces New Album 'Soulicious' Release Date
Following an announcement earlier this year, Cliff Richard’s ‘Soulicious' album is confirmed for an October 10th release.
Mick Jagger's SuperHeavy Unveils Track Details of Debut Album
The long-awaited debut album from supergroup SuperHeavy is edging closer and closer to release and now frontman Mick Jagger has teased excited fans by revealing the tracklisting for the record.
Amy Winehouse Demos and Lyrics Stolen
Items belonging to Amy Winehouse including demo recordings, lyric sheets and personal letters have been stolen from her former residence in Camden, according to reports. An article in The Sun today (August 11th) claims that a friend of the deceased singer took the items, which also included her favourite guitar, from her Camden home earlier this week.
Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 11 August 2011
Noel Gallagher Unveils New Track 'The Good Rebel' - Listen Now
Noel Gallagher’s new track ‘The Death of You and Me’ has been met with reasonable success – now you can listen to the b-side of the single, ‘The Good Rebel’, below.
Kanye West Accuses Media Of Demonizing Him
After last weekend’s outburst at the Big Chill Festival, which saw the rapper compare himself to Hitler, Kanye West was at it again after claiming the media constantly ‘demonise’ him while on stage in Norway yesterday.
Metallica & Megadeth Members To Form Hard Rock Supergroup?
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine will have thrash metal fans foaming at the mouth after he told a Texan radio station he was eager to form a thrash supergroup - combining himself and members of the iconic Metallica.
Justin Bieber, Jay-Z, Christina Aguilera Invited To Perform At Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
Justin Bieber, Jay-Z and Christina Aguilera are among a number of music stars invited to perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert in October this year. Invitations have been sent out by the late singer’s mother, Katherine, asking some of music’s best-known acts to perform at the event.
Adele Earns Best US Chart Record Since 2000
Adele has claimed the Number One spot on the US albums chart again this week, meaning that she has gained the most weeks at the top spot since Santana’s Supernatural in 1999. The London-born singer has now earned 12 non-consecutive weeks on top of the US chart with her sophomore LP ‘21’, earning her the best chart record this side of the millennium.
Gnarls Barkley Set To Reunite ‘Very Soon’
Cee Lo Green has claimed that his hit-making side project Gnarls Barkley will begin working on new material “Very Soon”. The duo, which comprises of Green and New York producer Danger Mouse, released their last LP ‘The Odd Couple’ in 2008, gaining worldwide fame with instant hit ‘Crazy’.
NKOTBSB Set To Release Combined LP
NKOTBSB have confirmed a UK release for their debut album as a combined act. The supergroup, which comprises of New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys, are set to delight their female fanbase with an album featuring a selection of new tracks and re-recorded classics.
Young Knives Announce New Single ‘Vision in Rags’
Indie rockers The Young Knives have confirmed details of their new single ‘Vision in Rags’, the third to be taken from their latest album ‘Ornaments from the Silver Arcade’. The single will be released on 12th September, but will be available to download a week earlier. Young Knives have also been confirmed for this month’s Leeds Festival as headliners on the Dance to the Radio Stage on Thursday 25th August.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 10 August 2011
X Factor Set To Return To ITV On August 20th
The official marmite programme of the music world will begin a new series later this month – the X Factor will return to our screens for the eighth time on the August 20th.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Deep Purple Founding Member Jon Lord Diagnosed With Cancer
Ex-Deep Purple keyboarder Jon Lord tragically revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer yesterday.
New Website Setup To Raise Money For Struggling Labels Affected by PIAS Fire
Following the saddening destruction of Sony’s and PIAS’ distribution centre, an online campaign has spawned a new donation service that could help save small labels from extinction.
Eric Ness Reveals Details Of Debut EP 'All The Things You Are'
'All The Things You Are' is the debut EP from hotly-tipped Scandinavian singer-songwriter Eric Ness. With a sound that combines ragged jazz with bouncy big band music and a pop-rock sensibility, 'All The Things You Are' looks set to cement the Camden-based songsmith as a real act to watch out for this summer.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 August 2011
The Wanted Become Songwriters For Second LP
The Wanted have stated that they have written almost all of their second studio album independently. The boyband, who reached Number One with their fifth single ‘Glad You Came’, also recently discussed the songwriting camp which they attended before writing their second LP.
Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 10 August 2011
