The Kixx Reveal Details Of Debut Single 'Already Gone'

Teenage girls of the UK, prepare yourselves...The Kixx are coming. They’re a modern band for a modern girl, who despite being four total heartthrobs, not only play their own instruments but also write all their own songs! Not many bands can boast over 15,000 friends on Facebook before even releasing a single song, but The Kixx have been creating a buzz all by themselves.

Written by: Brad Norris | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Estelle, David Banner & Daley Unite For Unique Janis Joplin Inspired ' Mercedes Benz' Project

Brought together by BLAG - Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Estelle, rapper/producer/ Grammy winner David Banner and Daley (fresh from featuring on ‘Doncamatic’ alongside Gorillaz) collaborate together for the first time. Inspired by Janis Joplin’s iconic song ‘Mercedes Benz’ the super-group have written and recorded ‘Benz,’ a new single and video, which will be released internationally on iTunes on April 18th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Adele Confesses Her Love For Katy Perry's Bum

Adele has expressed her love for the likes of Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, but admited that she would never follow in theri footsteps and go down the route of exposing her body in the name of her music.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Foo Fighters Hide Sections Of Master Tape Inside New Album 'Wasting Light'

Foo Fighters have revealed that pieces of the original master tape for their latest album ‘Wasting Light’ have been hidden within CD copies of the LP. The album was recorded entirely using analogue techniques in lead singer Dave Grohl’s own studio garage.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

My Chemical Romance Release Benefit Song '#SINGItForJapan'

After receiving thousands of Tweets on its official Twitter feed from fans around the world asking the band to express its support for earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan, My Chemical Romance has responded by recording the song '#SINGItForJapan,' which was released exclusively via iTunes yesterday, April 13th. The band and Warner Bros. Records will donate their proceeds from the song’s sales to the American Red Cross in support of its relief efforts in Japan.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Take That Feeling The Effects Of Age?

Take That’s Gary Barlow has suggested that he has finally found his bandmates’ weakness, confessing that the other members of the group are all insecure about their age.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal's 'Chico & Rita' On DVD/Blu-ray

Icon Home Entertainment is pleased to announce the May 9th DVD & Blu-ray release of “Chico & Rita”, the passionate and beautifully animated love story from Oscar-winning director Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque), and Spain’s most celebrated designer Javier Mariscal.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Taking Back Sunday Confirm June 27th Release Of New Self-Titled Album

The classic Taking Back Sunday line-up that recorded their 2002 million-selling debut album ‘Tell All Your Friends’can now confirm the release of their new self-titled album on June 27th on Warner Bros. Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

PS I Love You Announce Details Of Debut Album & Offer Free Madonna Cover Download

Kingston, Ontario’s quick-rising duo, PS I Love You, are set to unleash their brilliant debut album on April 26th, 2011. The ten-track album titled, 'Meet Me At The Muster Station', is a relentless listen that grips and pulls the listener through just under thirty-minutes of squalling Marshall feedback, searing solos, soaring melodies and rock-steady beats that will surely be considered one of this year’s finest debuts.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

The Middle East Announce Debut Album 'I Want That You Are Always Happy' - Out June 6th

A bustling port on the north-east coast of Queensland, home to what seems like half the Australian army, Townville hardly seems like the most fertile ground for a slice of luminous musical beauty. But it's where the seven-strong collective known as The Middle East were born, where some of them live to this day and where they recorded some of their gorgeous album 'I Want That You Are Always Happy'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Kitten To Release 'Sunday School' EP - Out May 16th

The Truth: Chloe Chaidez’s first ever band was called Wild Youth, who played raucous cover versions. So far, so unremarkable.  Except that Chloe formed Wild Youth when she was ten, supported the likes of Conor Oberst, Midlake and Band Of Horses, and split the group up at the ripe old age of thirteen.  Now Chloe Chaidez is the centrifugal force in LA’s newest underground indie-pop storm troopers Kitten.  When her second combo stalked the stages of SXSW and CMJ last year she was already looking at becoming a rock’n’roll veteran at the age of fifteen.  We’ve heard of getting your teenage kicks, but surely this is ridiculous?

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Sonisphere 2011 - Howard Marks, Brendon Burns, Sean Hughes & More Added To Comedy Line-Up

After an incredibly impressive run of announcements, Sonisphere completes its comedy line up with additions that perfectly showcase the organisers’ ability to combine outside-of-the-box thinking with top class entertainment, reminding the world what a breath of fresh air Sonisphere truly is amongst the sea of festivals out there.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

The Black Ships Announce Live Date & Tickets

The Black Ships - Nick McCabe, Simon Jones, Davide Rossi and Mig Schillace - whose collective history includes The Verve, Goldfrapp, Coldplay, Santa Cruz, Portishead -  will play their first London gig on June 2nd at King’s College.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Sophie Ellis Bextor Reveals Details Of New Single 'Starlight' & New Album 'Make A Scene'

Sophie Ellis-Bextor will release new single ‘Starlight, the follow-up to the international hit ‘Not Giving Up On Love’, on 30th May followed by her new album ‘Make A Scene’ on 6th June.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

AC/DC To Attend London World Premiere Of 'Live At River Plate'

AC/DC devotees from all over the globe will descend upon London’s legendary HMV Hammersmith Apollo for the exclusive world premiere of AC/DC Live At River Plate on Friday May 6th, 2011. Additionally, in even more exciting news, the band will be attending the show too!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Josh Groban Unveils Video For New Single 'Higher Window' - Out Now

The internationally renowned vocalist, songwriter and Grammy Award winner Josh Groban will release the new single ‘Higher Window’ on April 11th. With 25 million album sales to his name already, Josh Groban’s UK profile has never been higher following the release of his current album ‘Illuminations’, his Christmas guest presenter role on ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ and his recent intimate show at London’s Union Chapel. Check out the video to 'Higher Window' below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Foo Fighters To Play London's Itunes Festival 2011

Foo Fighters have announced they are to play this year’s iTunes Festival in London.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Manchester Orchestra Première Video To New Song 'Simple Math'

Manchester Orchestra have unveiled the video for new song 'Simple Math'. Check it out below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Black Veil Brides Reveal Details Of New Album 'Set The World On Fire' - Out June 13th

Summer 2011 just got a little hotter as the Los Angeles’ newest rock sensations, the Black Veil Brides, continue their musical takeover with their major label debut, 'Set The World On Fire'. The band’s second album is slated for release via Lava Music/Universal Republic Records on June 13 in the UK. 'Set The World On Fire' is the follow-up to their chart-topping debut album released in 2010. 'We Stitch These Wounds' came in at #36 on the Billboard Top 200 and #1 on the Billboard Independent chart.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2011

3 Doors Down Confirm Details Of New Album & UK Shows

3 Doors Down, the Southern US chart-toppers with 16 million album sales to their name, will release their new / fifth studio album on July 18th via Spinefarm Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Auction Announce Details Of Debut Single Launch & London Show

'Statues' is the fantastic forthcoming single by newcomers Auction. Released on the 18th April it’s a hugely accomplished debut from these young upstarts. To celebrate this release the band are playing their first London show at The Bull & Gate in Kentish Town on the day of release, their live performance adds a very interesting dynamic to this promising group. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Iron & Wine, Gruff Rhys, Noah & The Whale, James Blake & Many More Confirmed For Green Man 2011

Good things come in threes as the magnificent Iron & Wine join Fleet Foxes and Explosions In The Sky as the third main stage headliner for Green Man 2011!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Noah And The Whale Release Video For New Single 'Tonight's The Kind Of Night' - Out May 16th

Noah and The Whale will release a new single, 'Tonight’s The Kind Of Night', on May 16th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

True Widow Unveil Video For New Single 'Skull Eyes' - Out May 2nd

Recent Kemado signees True Widow have marked a May 2nd UK release for their elaborately titled new album, ‘As High as the Highest Heavens and From the Center to the Circumference of the Earth’. Following on from their superb 2008 debut, the Dallas-based trio joins Kemado’s burgeoning roster of exciting heavy music, which also includes The Sword, Saviours and Xasthur.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

AC/DC Announce Details Of 'Live At River Plate' World Premiere

AC/DC devotees from all over the globe will descend upon London’s legendary HMV Hammersmith Apollo for the exclusive world premiere of AC/DC Live At River Plate on Friday May 6th, 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Spring Offensive Unveil Video For New Single 'A Stutter And A Start'

Oxford’s unique and eclectically dynamic indie quintet have unveiled the video to their new single ‘A Stutter and a Start’, released yesterday, April 11th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Jane's Addiction Post In-Studio Video Of 'End To The Lies' Recording Session

A video of Jane's Addiction recording their new track 'End To The Lies' has been made available on the band's official YouTube channel, which can be viewed below. 'End To The Lies' comes from the band's forthcoming new album 'The Great Escape Artist', which is set for an August release through Capitol.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Joe McElderry Forced To Support Jedward At Irish Festival

It’s said that money can’t buy you talent, but if Jedward’s recent career path is anything to go by, it’s clear that a lack of talent doesn’t necessarily stop you from getting paid. The Irish twins have picked up a number of lucrative sponsorship deals in the past few months (including becoming the new faces of Money Supermarket and Coco Pops) and even earned themselves a Eurovision entry in the process.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Houston Reveal Details Of Debut Single 'Truth Slips' - Out April 25th

Houston, voted Classic Rock magazine’s Top AOR band of 2010, will release their first ever UK single/video via Spinefarm Records on April 25th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Jessie J Slams Drunk Dublin Crowd

Jessie J has raised debate among her legion of followers by criticising a Dublin audience for being drunk while she was performing. The Essex-born singer took to Twitter directly after a performance at the prestigious Trinity College in Dublin, claiming that the show was one of her “hardest gigs to date”.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2011