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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 August 2011

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 August 2011

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 August 2011

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.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 04 August 2011

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.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 04 August 2011

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 August 2011

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 August 2011

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'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 August 2011

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 03 August 2011

Kings Of Leon’s Caleb Followill Urged To Enter Rehab?

Kings of Leon singer and guitarist Caleb Followill has been urged to enter rehab to tackle his current drinking issues, if reports are to be believed. The band recently cancelled an extensive string of dates on their US tour, with 28 dates effected including two previously rescheduled appearances.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 03 August 2011

Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Grizzly Bear Appear For ‘Watch The Throne’ Debut

Musicians have flocked out to support Jay-Z and Kanye West’s collaborative LP ‘Watch The Throne’. The album was unveiled recently in a New York planetarium, where a specially selected audience including Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Busta Rhymes and indie rockers Grizzly Bear were treated to the album before media representatives.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 03 August 2011

Lady Gaga Left "Speechless" By Amy Winehouse's Death

Eccentric star Lady Gaga has admitted that she was left Speechless by Amy Winehouse’s death two weeks ago, describing herself as ‘devastated’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Cher Lloyd Begs Internet Haters To Lay Off Her

Ahead of her debut single’s efforts of reaching number one this weekend, Swagger Jagger singer Cher Lloyd has revealed that she isn’t enjoying the popstar life as much as she’d hoped she would.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Tony Bennett Completes 'Duets II' Line Up With Lady Gaga

This week legendary singer Tony Bennett celebrates his milestone 85th birthday having just completed spectacular recording sessions with both Lady Gaga and Aretha Franklin in New York to finalise his highly anticipated 'Duets II' CD. The final 2 sessions completed a celebrated list of artists to record with Bennett over the past 4 months, including  the last ever studio recording with Amy Winehouse and recordings with amongst others: Michael Bublé ; k.d. Lang; Sheryl Crow; Mariah Carey; Andrea Bocelli; Queen Latifah and Willie Nelson.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

East 17 Want Take That Cage Fight

Veteran pop group East 17 have attempted to boost struggling sales and falling popularity – by challenging megastars Take That to a charity CAGE FIGHT.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Cher Lloyd's Swagger Jagger Heading for No1 in UK Charts

X-Factor is set to churn out another #1 hit this week as ex-finalist Cher Lloyd’s new single ‘Swagger Jagger’ looks primed to hit the top of the charts this weekend.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx Jumps into Crowd After Spotting Fan Filming

American heavy metal classics Mötley Crüe shocked audience members in Maryland last Saturday as bassist Nikki Sixx dived into the crowd to confront a fan who was filming the whole gig on professional recording equipment.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Wilco Reveal Details Of New Album 'The Whole Love'

Wilco release their eighth studio album - ‘The Whole Love’ - on 26th September 2011 through their newly launched dBpm Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Record Year for Festival Cancellations

The ‘Credit-Crunch’ has claimed many a victim this year, and it doesn’t look like anyone will be escaping unaffected after dozens of music festivals suffered cancellations this year, mostly down to financial problems.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Thomas Dolby Returns After 20 Years

Synth pop legend Thomas Dolby has returned after an absence of two decades, with new album 'A Map of the Floating City' set to be released on October 24th. The album will feature guest spots from Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor and Imogen Heap amongst others.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Kelly Clarkson Forms New Girl Band 'Already Famous'

American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson has formed a new all-girl singing group – with her touring back-up singers.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Mark Ronson & The Business Intl to Release New Single Next Month

Record producer Mark Ronson and his band The Business Intl are to release their new single ‘Record Collection 2012’ on 5th September through Kitsuné. The single is a reworking of the title track from Ronson’s third album ‘Record Collection’, which entered the UK Albums Chart at Number Two upon its release in September last year. ‘Record Collection 2012’ features vocal contributions from rappers Pharrell, Wiley and Wretch 32, as well as a collaboration with MNDR, who previously appeared on Ronson’s Top 10 single ‘Bang Bang Bang’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 01 August 2011

Thirty Seconds To Mars to Release New MTV Unplugged EP

LA rock trio Thirty Seconds To Mars are to release a new MTV Unplugged digital EP on 23rd August to celebrate receiving the most nominations for a rock band at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards the following weekend. The EP will feature acoustic versions of the tracks ‘Hurricane’, ‘Kings & Queens’ and ‘Night of the Hunter’ from their third album ‘This Is War’, as well as a cover of the U2 classic ‘Where the Streets Have No Name’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 01 August 2011

‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Soundtrack Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Deluxe Edition

The Grammy Award-winning soundtrack to the 2000 Coen Brothers film ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ is to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its release with a new two-disc Deluxe Edition, which is due out on 29th August. At the time of its original release, the album reached Number One in the Billboard 200 and has since become known as one of the Top 10 bestselling soundtracks of all time.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 01 August 2011

U2's 360° Tour Finally Comes to An End

They topped Billboard’s Top 25 grossing tours list, and managed to sell out 23 stadiums along the way, but U2’s monstrous 360° tour finally came to an end last Saturday.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 01 August 2011