The Wicked Whispers to Release Debut EP

The Wicked Whispers are set to release their eagerly awaited debut; an EP entitled ‘The Dark Delights of Wicked Whispers’ on Monday June 6th 2011.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

Coldplay To Help Fund New British Film with Ray Winstone

British alternative rockers Coldplay are lining up for a stitch in the film industry, after helping fund a new British film which stars Jim Sturgess, Ray Winstone and Lesley Manville.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

One Night Only Star In New Coca Cola Advert

Indie rockers One Night Only have written and recorded a brand new track called "Can You Feel It" as part of the 2011 UMG and Coca-Cola Music campaign.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

Warner Bros. Releasing Selection of Special Records for Record Store Day

Warner Bros. Records will release a selection of special vinyl releases to mark this year’s Record Store Day which will be held on April 16th later this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett Was A Painter First & Musician Second

Ex-Pink Floyd guitarist Syd Barrett always thought of himself of a painter over a guitar player, according to his sister.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

Megadeth Singer Dave Mustaine Collapses During Russian Gig

Megadeth singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine collapsed on Wednesday, after suffering pain from kidney stones backstage at a gig in St Petersburg.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

MusicTank Announce New 'Live Music' Training Course

MusicTank has partnered with Andy Inglis, the hugely respected co-creator and manager of north London venue The Luminaire to create a live industry course.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

Planet Rock Radio To Air Joe Bonamassa 'Dust Bowl' Special

The UK’s premiere classic rock radio station “Planet Rock” will air an hour-long radio special about Joe Bonamassa’s upcoming album 'Dust Bowl' on Saturday March 19th at 7pm GMT.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

Toy Horses Unveil Video For New Single 'Interrupt' & UK Tour Dates

Cardiff's Toy Horses release their stunning new single 'Interrupt' on April 4th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

Fake That Face Take That For Tonight's Comic Relief

Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, James Corden, John Bishop and David Walliams have become FAKE THAT for one night only, to get the donations rolling in for Comic Relief.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

Saxon Announce New Album Track Free Download

One of rock's biggest heavyweights Saxon have revealed that first track, 'Hammer Of The Gods', from forthcoming new album 'Call To Arms' is available as a free download from their official website www.saxon747.com now.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 18 March 2011

Evile To Begin Recording New Album This Weekend

British thrashers Evile are set to enter the studio this weekend to begin recording their third album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

'Noel Treated Us Like His Backing Band' Says Liam Gallagher

Liam Gallagher has once again criticised his brother Noel, continuing the ever going Liam v Noel battle – showing it is as fiery as ever.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Prodigy's Milton Keynes Bowl Gig To Be Shown In UK Cinemas

Legendary electronica band The Prodigy are preparing to release their first ever gig-movie, hitting select cinemas on March 31st.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Plan B May Experiment With Punk Sound On New Album

British rapper/singer Plan B has revealed that he is considering experimenting with Punk for his next album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

US Teenager Rebecca Black Finds Infamy With Viral Video 'Friday'

Rebecca Black, the singer of viral breakthrough track ‘Friday’, has somehow managed to top megastars like Katy Perry, Rihanna and Justin Bieber in the iTunes charts.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Michael Jackson's Brother To Publish 'The Truth' In New Book

This year will see the release of a book exploring the late Michael Jackson’s life from the accounts of his brother and ex-band mate Jermaine Jackson.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Ponytail Set to Release Third Album

Four-piece ‘Art’ rockers Ponytail are set to release their third full length studio album, ‘Do Whatever You Want All the Time’, on April 11th.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

The Toniks Prepare To Release Debut Single

The Toniks are delighted to announce that they have joined forces with Tony Britton former Echo & The Bunnymen manager and their debut single 'You And I' is released on 4th April.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Planet Rock Radio To Premičre New Black Stone Cherry Single 'White Trash Millionaire' Tomorrow

Kentucky's Black Stone Cherry, comprised of vocalist Chris Robertson, guitarist Ben Wells, bassist Jon Lawhon and drummer John Fred Young are to world premiere their new single 'White Trash Millionaire' on Digital Radio's 'Planet Rock' tomorrow (Friday 18th March) morning.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

AutoKratz Announce Details Of Second Album 'Self Help For Beginners'

The album sees the band collaborate with some of their heroes including New Order bassist Peter Hook, Primal Scream guitarist Andrew Innes and Primal Scream & Kasabian producer Jagz Kooner.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Iron Maiden To Support Earthquake Victims

Veteran metallers Iron Maiden are to provide support for victims of the tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan by donating money raised from the production of a special t-shirt. Proceeds from the shirts sale will go directly to the Japanese Red Cross.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Patrick Wolf Not Looking For Popularity

Patrick Wolf has declared that his new album is not a stretch towards the mainstream in a quest for popularity. The singer has been keen to promote the change in tone for his upcoming LP ‘Lupercalia’, but has made it clear that the optimistic tones are not a reflection of his ambition for success.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Rihanna “Liberated” By Chris Brown Assault

Rihanna has this week discussed the positive outcomes of the assault she suffered at the hands of former boyfriend Chris Brown. The Barbadian star, who suffered physical abuse before a Grammy Awards warm-up party in 2009, said that the incident has been “liberating”, helping her to improve her music.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Sweet Jane Announce UK Release Date Of Debut Album 'Sugar For My Soul'

Dublin band Sweet Jane have announced they are to release their new album 'Sugar For My Soul' in the UK on May 2nd.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

David Lynch Foundation Partners With Pledge Music

PledgeMusic (www.pledgemusic.com), a leading international direct-to-fan platform for raising funds for musicians to record and tour, today announced a partnership with the David Lynch Foundation (DLF), to raise funds with the sale of exclusive unique tracks by some of the world's top artists. All funds will go to support the work of DLF in their global outreach, including teaching stress-reducing meditation to one million at-risk youth and 10,000 veterans with PTSD.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 17 March 2011

Faithless Announce Split - April London Shows Now Farewell Concerts

News has just broken that the legendary dance duo, Faithless, have decided to call an end to things and split after their current tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Universal Music To Release First 'Introducing' Album

Universal Music Strategic Marketing has announced an exciting new partnership with Clash Music to help promote their new digital compilation INTRODUCING One which aims to raise the profile of emerging talent across its labels.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Auction Announce Debut Single 'Statues'

'Statues' is the fantastic forthcoming single by newcomers Auction. Released on the 18th April, it’s a hugely accomplished debut from these promising young upstarts. It’s a clever, catchy and creative track that isn't easily pigeonholed. It’s also available as a free download right now for a limited time only at the band's website.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Newbies 'Magazine Gap' Release Debut Album

“It Shouldn’t Work (But It Does)”. Magazine Gap are an eclectic pop/rock band from London and are possibly one of the most exciting British bands emerging from the scene right now. It perhaps works so well because it shouldn’t work at all: take the folk-rock musings and pop sensibilities of singer-songwriter James Keen, the R&B/hip-hop leanings of drumming sensation and producer Brian McCook, add in classically-trained concert pianist and jazz maestro Alex Ho, funk bassist Tim Gyton and blues-rock lead guitarist Jason Keen and you have one of the most powerful and compelling combinations on the music scene today.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011