Kanye West Claims He is Treated Like 'Hitler'
Hip-hop hero Kanye West delivered an odd and frankly inexplicable speech during his headline set at last weekend’s Big Chill Festival – which saw the star compare himself to the evil Adolf Hitler.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 08 August 2011
ManRaze Unveil Details Of New Album 'punkfunkrootsrock'
The electrifying London-based alternative dub-punk-rock band ManRaze release 'punkfunkrootsrock' on 29th August 2011.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 August 2011
Alexisonfire Announce Split
After more than a decade, Alexisonfire has announced that the band will be going their separate ways.
Doncaster Rovers Boss Bemoans Westlife Gig
You rarely see a gig on a football pitch so close to the season starting, so it’s no surprise that Doncaster Rovers boss Sean O’Driscoll is upset after Westlife were allowed to perform on his side’s pitch last Sunday.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011
Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson To Release Second Solo Album 'Grace For Drowning'
On 26th September, Steven Wilson, the mastermind behind progressive rock giants Porcupine Tree, releases his second solo album. A double record, this album follows 2009’s critically acclaimed ‘Insurgentes’ and is what Wilson himself calls “my biggest project to date”.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011
Kanye West Set For Luxury £7,000 A Night Castle Big Chill Sleepover
Hip-hop hero Kanye West is going all out for his performance at the Big Chill Festival this weekend, with the star spending £7000 a night to stay in the castle grounds and making organisers add a special stage piece for him to perform on.
Amy Winehouse Last Recording To Be Released In Aid Of Amy Winehouse Foundation
'Body and Soul', Amy Winehouse’s final recording, a duet with her hero Tony Bennett will be released in September in aid of the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The song was recorded in March of this year at Abbey Road Studios in London for Tony Bennett’s upcoming 'Duets II' album.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011
The Trinity Band Are Crowned 2011 Live And Unsigned Winners 2011
The Trinity Band from Derby have been named as the 2011 winners of the UK’s biggest competition for new music, Live and Unsigned, at London’s O2. More than 6,000 festival-goers we’re at Live Fest, which ran alongside the Grand Final.
Sir Paul McCartney Claims His Phone Was Hacked
Sir Paul McCartney has claimed that he was a victim of phone hacking. The singer and former Beatle recently told American journalists that he intends to discuss the matter with British journalists when he returns to the UK.
Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011
The Darkness Take Insipration From AC/DC & Dire Straits For New Album
The Darkness have admitted that they have drawn inspiration from old skool rock bands like AC/DC and Dire Straits for their new album.
Noel Gallagher Reveals Origin of High Flying Birds Band Name
Ex-Oasis man Noel Gallagher has revealed the origins of the name of his new band ‘Noel Gallaher’s High Flying Birds’ ahead of their first album release.
Lady Gaga Looking To Play Amy Winehouse In Biopic?
Lady Gaga is keen to play Amy Winehouse in a Hollywood biopic concerning the late singer’s career and personal difficulties, if tabloid reports are to be believed. The Daily Star has today claimed that Gaga is looking to portray Winehouse if a film adaptation of her life were to ever happen.
Leona Lewis Taken To Court Over ‘Collide’ Copyright Claims
Leona Lewis will have to face a high court battle if she wishes to continue with the release of upcoming single ‘Collide’. Both the singer and her label Syco (owned by ‘X Factor' judge Simon Cowell) are being taken to court by dance producer Avicii, who claims that the ‘Collide’ has used material from his own song ‘Fade Into Darkness’ without prior consent.
Status Quo's Andy Brown Reveals Details Of Sixth Studio Album 'Unfinished Business'
Status Quo keyboard player and multi‐instrumentalist Andy Bown has announced details of his sixth solo album. Entitled 'Unfinished Business', the album is released on 5th September 2011 and features ten new tracks and is his first solo album in over 30 years.
New Blink 182 Track ‘Heart’s All Gone’ Appears Online – Listen Now
Blink-182 have unveiled a new track from their upcoming comeback LP, the energetic ‘Heart’s All Gone’. The song is the second to appear from their sixth studio album ‘Neighbourhoods’, following on from lead single ‘Up All Night’, which received mixed reviews when it was debuted last month. You can listen to ‘Heart’s All Gone’ at the bottom of this article.
U2 To Release 20th Anniversary Edition Of 'Achtung Baby'
Twenty years ago, Bono described 'Achtung Baby 'as “the sound of four men chopping down The Joshua Tree”. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance and became one of the most significant records of the nineties and of U2’s career.
Red Hot Chili Peppers To Beam Live Concert To Cinemas Worldwide
Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, are bringing their new album 'Im With You' to the global stage with a song-by-song live concert performance, via satellite to select movie theatres around the world, including more than 450 theatres in the U.S.
Alex Winston 'Velvet Elvis' Remix & Support Tour Details
Alex Winston has unveiled the first official remix for her new single 'Velvet Elvis'.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 August 2011
Bloodstock 2010 DVD Released
There’s just ten days to go until Catton Hall opens its gates for the UK’s most metal event of the year. Headline sets from Immortal, W.A.S.P and Motorhead, exclusive appearances from The Devin Townsend Project, Morbid Angel, At The Gates, Exodus, Napalm Death, Kreator, and a host of other metal goodness across four stages makes Bloodstock Open Air an essential date in any metalheads calendar. Add to this a variety of alternative entertainment including the festival’s biggest comedy bill to date - including performances from Steve Hughes, Jason Rouse and Steve Hill - fairground rides, dodgems, a real ale bar, the 4 DJs Of The Apocalypse and of course the now legendary Bloodstock Metal Karaoke, and you have the most fun packed weekend any fan of loud music can hope for.
Rhydian Releases New Album 'Waves'
Having enjoyed massive success with his first two albums after becoming a true phenomenon on the X Factor, Rhydian released his new album 'Waves' earlier this week.
Chris Rea Reveals Further Details Of 'Santo Spirito' New Material
Following his sell-out UK & European tour in 2010 and 2009’s UK Top Ten album 'Still So Far To Go - The Best of Chris Rea', one of the UK’s foremost singers and songwriters returns with his first new material in over 10 years.
Robbie Williams Has ‘30 Songs’ For New Solo LP
Robbie Williams has claimed that he already has around thirty tracks in progress for his next solo LP. The Take That singer recently finished the final European leg of the boyband’s record-breaking ‘Progress’ tour, but is apparently wasting no time before jumping into his next musical venture.
Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 04 August 2011
Tom Morello Slams ‘Diluted’ Nu-Metal Bands
Guitarist Tom Morello has criticised nu-metal bands in an extended comment about the state of the music industry, claiming that a large proportion of modern rock acts are “diluted” and “wannabes”. The Rage Against The Machine musician also claimed that modern rock acts have sold out, pandering to the needs of record executives in seeking out the largest demographic with their music.
Mike Skinner Writes Ten New Tracks For ‘The Inbetweeners’
Mike Skinner has written and recorded ten original songs for the upcoming feature film for hit UK comedy ‘The Inbetweeners’. The musician, who is set to retire his alias The Streets after the touring cycle for his latest LP ‘Computer and Blues’, will also be joined by the likes of Miles Kane, The Vines, Ke$ha and Calvin Harris on the soundtrack to the puerile comedy.
Kids In Glass Houses Prepare For Release Of Third Album 'In Gold Blood'
Kids In Glass Houses will be spreading gold dust all over the UK as August 15th sees the release of their highly anticipated third album ‘In Gold Blood’.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 August 2011
CW Stoneking Added To 2011 Wilderness Festival Line-Up
With less than two weeks to go, Wilderness is pleased to announce that CW Stoneking, the Australian born calypso blues singer, has been added to this year’s line-up.
Olly Murs Promises More Soulful & Funky Vibe On Forthcoming Album
With a double platinum album already under his belt with his debut self-titled album, Olly Murs is excited about his upcoming second album.
Slash Restarts Work on Second Album
Guitar god Slash has announced that he has restarted work on a second solo album following his short European stint in July.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 03 August 2011
Ben Howard Announces Details Of New Single 'Keep You Head Up'
Ben Howard has announced details of his brand new single 'Keep Your Head Up'.
Jason Derulo Unveils New Album Artwork & Details Of New Single 'It Girl'
Having recently scored his second UK Number One hit single with ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’, Jason Derulo looks set for a quick return with the release of his new single ‘It Girl’ on September 19th.
