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.
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’.
‘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.
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
Disturbed to Take Indefinite Hiatus - Frontman Blames Music Industry
Chicago metalheads Disturbed have announced that they are on an indefinite hiatus as of 2011 – and have blamed the ‘collapsing’ music industry for their decision to take a break.
Scott Weiland to Return to Velvet Revolver?
American supergroup Velvet Revolver could be reuniting in the coming future after departed frontman Scott Weiland claimed he had “patched things up” with the band.
Alice Cooper Unveils Further Details Of New Album 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare'
Alice Cooper releases the hugely anticipated new album “Welcome 2 My Nightmare” this year via Universal Music Group.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 01 August 2011
Olly Murs Discusses Fear Of Being Axed By Syco
Olly Murs has revealed that he fears being dropped by Simon Cowell’s record label Syco. The former ‘X Factor’ contestant has found relative success in the charts with his self-titled debut LP last year, however Murs has claimed that he feels less than secure about his position on the Syco roster.
Written by: James Conlon | Date: Monday, 01 August 2011
RHCP Play Surprise Show on LA Rooftop for Music Video Shoot
Returning rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers put on a surprise performance in LA on the weekend, where they filmed the music video to their latest single ‘The Adventures of Raindance Maggie’.
You Me At Six Announce New Album 'Sinners Never Sleep'
Kerrang! award winners for Best British Band, You Me At Six are to release their eagerly anticipated third album ‘Sinners Never Sleep' on October 3rd. ‘Sinners Never Sleep’ follows their 2010 Top 5 hit album ‘Hold Me Down’.
Red Bull Bedroom Jam - Live Final With The Blackout
As Hevy festival approaches and the Red Bull Bedroom Jam season comes to a close, it's nearly time to decide who is crowned 2011's champion. On Monday 22nd August at 5pm three of the Festival Tour bands will join special guest headliners, The Blackout in a live final broadcast on www.redbullbedroomjam.com to decide the victor.
Amy Winehouse Returns To Top Of UK Albums Chart
Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ has made a return to the top of the UK albums chart just eight days after the soul singer passed away. Her second LP has returned to Number One, the place which it occupied shortly after its initial release almost five years ago.
Shooting Kills One and Injures Three During George Clinton Set in Ohio
A music fan was killed and three others injured at a free music event in Cleveland, Ohio last night, after a gunman opened fire inside the crowd.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Sunday, 31 July 2011
Kings of Leon's Future in Doubt After Frontman Caleb Walks Off Stage
Kings of Leon’s fans will be in doubt over the future of their favourites after an astonishing and shocking performance which saw frontman Caleb Followill drunkenly parading around the stage before leaving the show altogether (video embedded below).
Guns N’ Roses Bassist to Release New Solo Album in August
Guns N’ Roses bassist Tommy Stinson is to release his new solo album ‘One Man Mutiny’ on 30th August. The album is the second solo effort from Stinson, who is also known as a founding member of The Replacements and the current bassist for Soul Asylum. Stinson has been with Guns N’ Roses since 1998 and performed on their sixth album ‘Chinese Democracy’ – the first from the band since 1993’s ‘The Spaghetti Incident’. He released his debut solo album ‘Village Gorilla Head’ in 2004.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Sunday, 31 July 2011
Alkaline Trio’s Dan Andriano to Release Debut Solo Album Ahead of Autumn Acoustic Dates
Alkaline Trio bassist and vocalist Dan Andriano is to release the debut album from his side project Dan Andriano In The Emergency Room on 15th August. The album is entitled ‘Hurricane Season’ and is Andiano’s first solo release. In September and October, Andriano will be joining former Hot Water Music frontman Chuck Ragan and The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon for The Revival Tour – An Acoustic Collaborative Event. See below for all dates and tickets.
Fans Angered Over Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Tickets
Angered fans are severely criticising organisers of the Michael Jackson tribute concert ‘Michael Forever’ after it emerged they would be effectively auctioning off tickets to those who choose to donate more to charity.
Morrissey Defends Controversial Comment About Norway Shootings
Morrissey has defended his much-criticised comments about the recent shootings in Norway, where the former Smiths star claimed that the attack was “nothing” compared to the crimes committed by McDonald's and KFC on a daily basis.
Written by: James Conlon | Date: Saturday, 30 July 2011
Arctic Monkeys Spark Label Competition
Arctic Monkeys are set to have record executives kneeling at their doorstep in the next few months as their deal with Domino Records comes to an end. The band are contracted with the London label until the end of their promotional duties for their fourth LP ‘Suck it and See’, however as the deal is set for renegotiation several rival record companies are said to be looking to poach the Sheffield four-piece.
Radiohead Unveil Three Remixes From ‘The King Of Limbs’ – Listen Now
Radiohead have unveiled three new remixes from their recent album 'The King Of Limbs', which you can listen to at the bottom of this article. The tracks, which were uploaded by the band yesterday (July 29th) include 'Feral' (Lone RMX)', 'Morning Mr. Magpie (Pearson Sound Scavenger RMX)' and 'Seperator (Four Tet RMX)'.
Charlie Simpson: “'X Factor’ is a monster”
Charlie Simpson has slammed the ‘X Factor’, describing the show as ‘irrelevant’, ‘a monster’ and ‘a machine’. The former Fightstar singer, who is set to release his solo single ‘Parachutes’ on August 7th, also went on to claim that pop music is currently in a ‘transitional place’ leaving executives and recording artists unsure where to turn next.
Wolf Gang “Already Working On Second LP”
Singer/Songwriter Max EcElligott has revealed that he has already begun work on his second album under the Wolf Gang moniker, despite only releasing his debut LP ‘Suego Faults’ last Monday (July 25th).
Cher Lloyd Previews New Album Online – Listen Now
Cher Lloyd has previewed five new tracks from her upcoming LP during a special online listening party. The former ‘X Factor’ contestant previewed songs from her upcoming album on Thursday (June 28th) to fans on Ustream.
U2 Top Billboards Top 25 Highest Grossing Tours of Past Six Months
US magazine Billboard has revealed who tops the highest grossing tour list earlier this year.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 29 July 2011
The Overtones To Close Glorious Goodwood & Have Race Named In Their Honour
Tomorrow, Saturday 30th July, the final day of this year’s Glorious Goodwood, The Overtones will be bringing this highlight of the summer sporting and social calendar to a harmonious close.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 29 July 2011
Matt Cardle Performs Secret London Gig
Matt Cardle, winner of X Factor 2010, made a surprise performance in London last night at Guy Chambers and Ross Clarke’s crazy club night, The Orgasmatron.
Ben Howard Announces Details Of Debut Album 'Every Kingdom'
Ben Howard is pleased to announce details of his debut album this Autumn ‘Every Kingdom’ will be released through on the 3rd October.
Written by: Ben Howard | Date: Friday, 29 July 2011