Ed Sheeran Reveals Details Of Debut Single 'The A Team' - Out June 12th
Introducing Ed Sheeran - the flame-haired guitar genius set to soundtrack our summer with his debut single, ‘The A Team’. Set for release on June 12th via Asylum Records, Ed is already enjoying massive support from the likes of Radio 1Xtra and XFM, where ‘The A Team’ is on the daytime play list. Added to Radio 1’s playlist 6 weeks out from release, Zane Lowe bestowed his highest accolade ‘Hottest Record In The World’ and both he and Fearne Cotton made the track ‘Record of the Week’. There are also remixes by True Tiger (Tinie Tempah, Professor Green, Plan B); Bristol based collective Koan Sound and Shy FX.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Lemmy's Side Project HeadCat To Release New Album 'Walk The Walk, Talk The Talk' - Out July 4th
Lemmy , Slim Jim Phantom and Rockabilly legend Danny B. Harvey have teamed up in a high-energy ‘take no prisoners’ combo just to remind the world how rock’n’roll is suppose to sound. When it comes to real rock’n’roll these three guys have lived it, breathed it, bled it and have set the lifestyle example that all you rebels, rockers and outcasts should strive to follow – the ‘Mad Men’ of HeadCat are coming!
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler: “I Tried Gay Sex”
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has offered a number of revelations in his new autobiography ‘Does the Noise In My Head Bother You?’, including a confession that he once experimented with gay sex.
Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Prince Confirmed As Third Headliner For Hop Farm Festival 2011
Pop icon Prince has been announced as the third headliner at this year's Hop Farm Festival.
Nicki Minaj Fires Manager P Diddy
Rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj has split from long-term manager and advisor P Diddy, following on from her 2010 debut Pink Friday.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Cee Lo Green Confirms Collaboration with Christina Aguilera
American singer and producer Cee Lo Green has confirmed rumours of a collaboration with Christina Aguilera, admitting the track has already been recorded.
Chris Field Reveals Details Of New Electronica Album 'Steel Tiger'
'Steel Tiger' is the new self produced album from Chris Field. Signed to Warm Gun Records, 'Steel Tiger' is an album of ghetto enhanced beats and psychedelic energy with a hint of the mystical, designed for the listener to party hard and set themselves free.
Pete Yorn Offers Free Download Of New Single 'Sans Fear'
Pete Yorn will release his single ‘Sans Fear’ through Because Music on 13th June. Yorn, who recently released his new, eponymously-titled album, begins his UK Tour today. Produced by Frank Black, the album is the follow-up to last year’s brace of releases; ‘Back & Fourth’ and ‘Break Up’ (a collaboration with Scarlett Johansson).
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 17 May 2011
John Lennon Lyric Sheet Sells for Almost £150,000
The paper on which John Lennon hand wrote the lyrics for Beatles single ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ sold on Sunday for a massive £145,000.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Morrissey Controversially Attacks the Queen
English singer Morrissey has controversially hit out at the Queen today, comparing the British Monarch to the notorious Colonel Gaddafi.
JLS Hoping to Collaborate with Rihanna
X-Factor winning boy-band JLS are currently in talks with pop megastar Rihanna over a collaboration single.
James Blake Releases 'Lindisfarne' Video
James Blake previously worked with Martin de Thurah on the video for 'Limit To Your Love' and has teamed up again for the video of his new single 'Lindisfarne/Unluck' filmed in Berlin. 'Lindisfarne/Unluck' is released on June 20th. Watch the video HERE.
Status Quo to be Honoured at 02 Silver Clef Awards
Veteran rockers Status Quo are to be recognised as one of the greatest band’s in the world as they are set to be award a life-time achievement award at the 02 Silver Clef Awards.
Communion Records To Release 'Flowerpot Sessions' - Out May 30th
Communion Records (the independent label founded Mumford & Sons' Ben Lovett, producer Ian Grimble and Kev Jones) release their stunning double album 'Flowerpot Sessions' on Monday, 30th May.
Jamie Cullum Celebrates A Year At BBC Radio 2 & Kicks Off Special Event "2DAY"
Jazz superstar Jamie Cullum marks a year of his hugely popular BBC Radio 2 show this month while taking over the coveted Chris Evans breakfast show slot for one hour, and for one morning only. The station will be switching the DJs around for just 12 hours on Wednesday 22nd June for 2DAY and Jamie will leave his Tuesday evening slot behind to wake up the nation on the breakfast show and kicks-off 2DAY at 7am with Sony Award winning Simon Mayo for one hour with guests, chat and personally selected music choices as well as a look ahead to the day’s programmes. Jamie Cullum and Simon Mayo will be part of three pairings of DJs that will host Chris Evans’ Breakfast show an hour each from 7am through until 10am.
Adam Ant, Carl Barat, Cloud Control, Grouplove & The Walkmen Added To Latitude 2011 Line-Up
With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offers an enormous selection of the finest hand-picked bands and artists to create the perfect soundtrack to a resoundingly superb weekend. From reformed must-sees, to the newest essential hot tips from a variety of genres, Latitude's music arenas have it all. With The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede headlining the Obelisk Arena; Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals and Eels headlining The Word Arena and a whole wealth of musical talent playing across the weekend, Latitude once again boasts an exhilarating and unique line-up. Just added are:
Introducing Slime - Details Released Of Debut EP 'Increases'
Slime is the alias of 19 year old electronic producer and multi-instrumentalist Will Archer.
N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder & Roll Deep To Perform at Live Fest 2011 & Tickets
Live Fest, London’s biggest indoor festival is set to take the O2 by storm this July, with appearances from the likes of N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder & Roll Deep amongst many others, on July 23rd 2011.
Tyler, The Creator Offers Tegan And Sara 'Hard D*ck' After Homophobic Accusation
Tyler, The Creator has offered Tegan And Sara “Hard Dick” in response to an online statement the Canadian duo made which branded the rapper as ‘homophobic’.
Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Bon Iver Unveils New Track 'Calgary' Online – Listen Now
Bon Iver has unveiled a new track ‘Calgary’ online. The song is the first taste of Bon Iver’s self-titled, second album, which is scheduled for release on June 20th in the UK.
Lady GaGa Unveils New Song 'Hair'
Lady GaGa has unveiled her latest track 'Hair' for fans to download. The track was released on iTunes yesterday (May 16th), making it the fourth song to be released from her highly-anticipated upcoming LP ‘Born This Way’.
Kings of Leon Star Matthew Followill Becomes a Father
Kings of Leon singer and guitarist Matthew Followill has revealed that his partner has given birth to his first child, who arrived on April 22nd.
Pink Floyd Win Album Artwork Competition
Rock legends Pink Floyd are still breaking records and winning awards today – with their album ‘Dark Sind of the Moon’ voted as the best album artwork ever.
Lady Gaga Steals Headlines at Radio 1's Big Weekend
After her recent confrontation with a religious fanatic and her television break down, Lady Gaga has reverted back to her usual ways of stealing the headlines – by creating extremely dramatic and eccentric entrances to her shows!
Badly Drawn Boy and Seth Lakeman Added to Eden Sessions Line-up
Following last week’s announcement of the full line-up for this year’s Eden Sessions in Cornwall, organisers have now revealed that Badly Drawn Boy and Seth Lakeman have been added to the bill. Both artists will play on the festival’s Biotik Stage, which is located in the Eden Project’s picturesque Mediterranean Biome.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 16 May 2011
Atmosphere Reveal Details Of New Album 'The Family Sign'
In the three years since Atmosphere last dropped a full length record on the world, they've been far from stagnant, staying at the top of their game in every respect. For the better part of two years, Atmosphere toured the globe in support of their critically acclaimed - and #5 Billboard Top 200 charting - album, ‘When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold’, which brought their combined album sales up to the 1.5 million mark. And in their "spare" time, the group returned home to Minneapolis in 2009 to record their 2010 double EP, ‘To All My Friends, Blood Makes The Blade Holy’, an homage to their friends.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 16 May 2011
Julian Velard Releases Details Of New Single 'Sentimental' & UK Live Show
Following the release of his outstanding second album ‘Mr Saturday Night’, Julian Velard returns with his brand new single ‘Sentimental’. The second single to come off the native New Yorkers new album, ‘Sentimental’ is a perfect pop tune which was co-written with the legendary Lol Creme of 10cc. The single will be available on June 20th as a digital download.
The Submarines Unveil New Single & UK Dates
The Submarines duo John Dragonetti and Blake Hazard are bringing some LA sunshine to the UK in May when they join The Mountain Goats on their forthcoming tour.
RockNess Launch 'The RockNess Sound City Stage' & 'Lets Mix' DJ Competition'
RockNess are pleased to launch their annual nationwide talent search, continuing this year joining forces with Sound City, one of the UKs largest music festival and conferences. With a second search on to find the UKs hottest new DJ to perform at RockNess 2011!
Introducing - Fallulah Unveils Details Of First UK Single 'I Lay My Head'
Danish star Fallulah will bring her fun and effortless indie pop to the UK with the release of her first UK single ‘I Lay My Head’ on 29th August.
