The Charlatans, The Courteeners & The London Guns Confirmed For Napa Live 2011

In the summer of this year, a collection of the Hottest names in British rock and indie music today, will join forces with one of the most electric party destinations in the Meditteranean to create NAPA LIVE 2011 – one of the fastest growing emerging events on the musical calendar and one of the summer’s standout highlights for a certain demographic.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Glasvegas Frontman James Allan Claims Adele Has “Amazing Soul”

Glasvegas singer James Allan has heaped praise on current UK Number One Adele for redeeming the reputation of London performing arts college, the BRIT School. The frontman showed his appreciation for the ‘21’ star, claiming that she has an “amazing soul”.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Justin Bieber Performs Concert In Israel After Political Row

Justin Bieber has become involved in two separate rows during his short trip to Israel this week, hitting out at the notoriously intrusive Israeli paparazzi and giving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the cold shoulder.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

X Factor 2009 Winner Joe McElderry Dropped By SyCo

‘X Factor’ winner Joe McElderry has been dropped by Simon Cowell’s record label after just over a year with the company, according to reports. The Daily Mail has stated that McElderry is being dropped after his latest single, ‘Someone Wake Me Up’ sold only 7,000 copies.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Two Gallants Announce UK Tour & Tickets

After a two year break, the San Francisco guitar-drum duo Two Gallants will begin touring again this summer across the North America and Europe.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Katie Waissel Accused Of Stealing Libertines Song

Fans of The Libertines have started a backlash against ‘X Factor’ contestant Katie Waissel this week, accusing the singer of copying the band’s cult classic 2004 track, ‘What Katie Did’.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Chase & Status Announce New Single 'Time' Feat Delilah - Out May 2nd

Chase & Status return with the release of their new single ‘Time’ featuring rising star Delilah on the 2nd May, out through Mercury Records. Check out the video for 'Time' below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Belle Phoenix Reveals Details Of UK Debut Album 'Nine Lives'

Dark, enigmatic, beautiful and unique - Australian native Belle Phoenix is a singer, songwriter and aspiring poet and she arrives kicking and screaming onto the UK music scene like a desperately needed shot in the arm - an anti-dote to the current epidemic of bland & sterile female pop stars infecting our airwaves, TV screens, magazines and daily lives with safe, middle of the road personality free drivel.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

The Aussie BBQ Returns To The Great Escape, London Cargo & Liverpool Sound CIty

The Aussie BBQ is the biggest showcase of Australian talent outside of its homeland and is returning to the UK for its second year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Gruff Rhys, Graham Coxon, The Go! Team & More Confirmed For Truck Festival 2011

Anyone looking for a festival they can attend on a lower budget, with just as much fun as the bigger summer events, need look no further than Oxfordshire’s Truck Festival.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Moby Teams Up With Vimeo & Saatchi & Saatchi For Film-Making Competition

As part of the 21st Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2011 (19 – 25 June), Saatchi & Saatchi is partnering with Vimeo and Moby to discover fresh filmmaking talent.

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

Calling All London Bands! 'Stereoboard Presents...' Wants To See What You've Got

Stereoboard.com is proud to announce that we will be hosting our first ever night of live music next month, and we’re looking for a fantastic London band to come and complete the bill!

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

Morissey, Queens Of The Stone Age & More Announced As Glastonbury Confirms 2011 Line-Up

With the re-sale of returned tickets ready to take place this Sunday, Michael Eavis has ensured demand will be sky-high with today's star-studded announcement completing the 2011 line up.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Thin Lizzy Confirm New Guitarist

Thin Lizzy can officially announce Richard Fortus from Guns ‘n Roses will replace Vivian Campbell on guitar for all Thin Lizzy live shows whilst Vivian is back touring and recording with Def Leppard. Vivian’s last show will be at Slane Castle in Ireland on May 28th.

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

Westlife 'Felt Unloved' Under Simon Cowell's Management

Westlife’s Nicky Byrne has claimed that Simon Cowell became too busy to manage the boyband properly in recent years. The singer asserted that Cowell was brilliant during the initial stages of their career, but went on to claim that projects such as the hugely successful ‘X Factor’ left him with little time for the Irish four-piece.

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

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