Tinie Tempah, Justin Bieber, Lily Allen, Jessie J React To London Riots On Twitter

Jessie J, Justin Bieber, Lily Allen, Tinie Tempah and a host of other musicians have taken to Twitter to express their anger and opinions following on from the London riots last night (August 8th).

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Katy Perry Duets with Rebecca Black to Sing 'Friday' in Los Angeles

Internet sensation Rebecca Black is still reaping the benefits of her (terrible) track ‘Friday’... as she joined superstar Katy Perry on stage to perform the song.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Independent Record Labels Watch As Stock Is Destroyed In London Riots Fire

Several UK record labels were forced to watch on helplessly last night as vast amounts of stock went up in flames started by rioters in London. An Enfield warehouse owned by PIAS distribution was set alight during last night’s events, where a large number of current British releases were destroyed in the blaze.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Adele Wrote Lyrics Of ‘21’ In A “Drunk Diary”

Adele has confessed that a large amount of the lyrics written for her hugely successful sophomore LP ‘21’ were written while drunk. In a recent interview with The Sun, the London-born singer admitted that she used to keep a “drunk diary” with truthful thoughts and sentiments which became the basis for much of her second studio album.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Finalist Bands Named For Red Bull Bedroom Jam

Following performances from the shortlisted eight Red Bull Bedroom Jam Bands at Hevy and Underage festivals this weekend, the judges: Andy Copping, Vice President of Live Nation, Darren Taylor former Editor of Rocksound, Beckie Sugden of The Agency Group, and Aled Phillips of Kids In Glass Houses, have now made their decisions The final three who will go head-to-head in the live final on Monday 26th August at 5pm. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 August 2011

Beirut Pre-Release Stream Of New Album 'The Rip Tide'

Ahead of its physical UK release on the 29th August, Beirut's new album 'The Rip Tide' is now available to stream in full over on The Guardian's website www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 August 2011

Music Industry Suffers Financial Losses

The music industry has shown this year that it is not immune from the credit crunch, as newly-published figures show the dwindling economy of the scene.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 08 August 2011

The Wanted, Westlife And Jedward Confirmed For Dublin's Cheerios Childline Concert 2011

The Wanted, Westlife and Jedward have been confirmed to perform at this year's Cheerios Childline Concert. The annual pop party takes place on Saturday 12th November at The O2, Dublin.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 August 2011

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.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 August 2011

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011

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.  

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

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011

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.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011

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.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011

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.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011

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.

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

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.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 05 August 2011

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.

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

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