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

Ne-Yo Denies Dissing 'Irreplaceable' Beyonce

American R&B singer Ne-Yo has spoken out about his recent comments on Beyoncé, stating that he in no way intended to ‘diss’ her.

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

Lucy Liu Makes Her Musical Debut with The Bullitts

‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Lucy Liu is to make her musical debut on the new single by The Bullitts. The track, entitled ‘Close Your Eyes’, is due for release on 18th April and also features rapper Jay Electronica. The single is the first to be taken from the debut album by The Bullitts, ‘They Die By Dawn and Other Short Stories ‘, which will be released later this year and features vocal contributions from a number of artists including Tori Amos and Mos Def.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Two New Thom Yorke Tracks Appear Online - Listen Now

Two new songs penned by Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke have appeared online. It was announced yesterday (March 15th) that Yorke would be releasing new collaborations with Four Tet and Mercury Award-nominee Burial, however both songs have surfaced online in less than a day of the announcement.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Cee Lo Green Says Gnarls Barkley Will Reunite

Cee Lo Green has today confirmed that he will eventually enter the studio with Danger Mouse to record a third Gnarls Barkley album. In an interview with American network CNN, the ‘Lady Killer’ star confessed that it was only a matter of time until the pair reunite and enter the studio again.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Manchester Orchestra Reveal Details Of New Album 'Simple Math'

Manchester Orchestra’s third record 'Simple Math' is to be released on May 9th. The new record comes on the heels of 2009’s acclaimed 'Mean Everything to Nothing'.

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

Rise To Remain Sign To EMI & Release Brand New Track 'The Serpent' As Free Download

Fast-rising British metal act Rise To Remain are delighted to announce they have signed a worldwide deal to release the hotly-tipped and critically acclaimed band’s debut album. A thunderous, brutal, melodic and visceral slice of pure rock adrenalin, Rise To Remain’s music represents the finest explosion of British metal talent to emerge in years. The first fruits of this partnership can be heard with the release of a free track entitled ‘The Serpent’ which is released on March 22nd from the band’s website www.risetoremain.com

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

The Futureheads And Kunt & The Gang Confirmed For London's Summer Bizarre Ball

Clear your diaries, freaks and geeks. The glorious Bizarre Summer Ball – The Greatest Show On Earth – is coming back to London on Saturday 21st May 2011 for another night of prodigious performance, delirious dancing, luscious live music and perverse partying!

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

The Strokes Already Working On Album Number Five

The Strokes have confirmed that they have already begun work on the follow-up to their recent release, ‘Angles’.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Adele’s Dad Confesses About His Absence

With a Number One album and single in the UK charts, Adele has felt the first sting of fame this week after British journalists contacted her father chasing gossip. The signer has had an estranged relationship with father Mark Evans since a young age, and has often referred to their relationship within her heartfelt lyrical content.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Queen Considering New Material

Queen drummer Roger Taylor has told www.queenonline.com that he is keen to get back in the studio with guitarist Brian May to work on what would become the band's second album without the late Freddie Mercury and bassist John Deacon who is no longer involved in the music industry.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Peter Andre, Public Image Ltd and Erasure Confirmed For Guilfest 2011

Singer/songwriter Peter Andre is confirmed to headline the Good Time Guide Stage on Saturday 16th July. With numerous No.1 hit singles, a multitude of national and international awards, as well as sell-out tours throughout the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia and a plethora of television appearances, Peter Andre can genuinely be described as a household name.  Soaring to fame in the nineties with his No.1 debut album ‘Natural’ and two No.1 singles 'Mysterious Girl' and 'I Feel You', the singer has enjoyed a long and incredibly successful career, featuring many great achievements - including having the highest selling record of the nineties in his native Australia. Last year saw Peter releasing his seventh studio album, 'Accelerate', which debuted in the UK top ten, and led to a hugely successful arena tour.

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

Courtney Love “Wanted To Snort Kurt Cobain's Ashes”

Courtney Love wanted to smoke her deceased husband Kurt Cobain’s ashes, according to a report by author Neil Strauss.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Arcade Fire Set To Film Music DVD In Haiti

Arcade Fire will film a new DVD, documenting the band as they perform with local musicians from Haiti. According to the band’s primary fan site Us Kids Know, the band will be visiting the country within the next few months to film the DVD.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Blue Unveil Promo Video For Eurovision Entry ‘I Can’

British boy band Blue have released a promo video for the official UK Eurovision entry, ‘I Can’. The song is the first release from the group since they announced their return to music earlier this year.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Dizzee Rascal In Talks To Star In New British Sitcom

Dizzee Rascal has been targeted as the star of a new British sitcom, according to reports. The rapper, who is currently writing the follow-up to his 2009 hit LP ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’, is in talks with Damon Beesley and Ian Morris to star in a his own sitcom.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Coldplay Feud Revealed In New Autobiography

Coldplay aren’t entirely the pacifists they’d have you believe, according to reports in a new autobiography. The book, written by long-term roadie for the band Matt McGinn, describes life on the road with the band and highlights a spat between Chris Martin and Guy Berryman.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Justin Hawkins Gobsmacked By Reactions To The Darkness Reunion

After rumours that the Darkness would be reforming, lead singer Justin Hawkins has responded to the massively positive reaction his fans gave, saying he is ‘gobsmacked’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Pendulum Added to Eden Sessions 2011

Drum’n’bass six-piece Pendulum have been confirmed as the latest headliners for this year’s Eden Sessions in Cornwall. Pendulum will play at the event on Saturday 25th June. They follow previously-announced headliners Primal Scream, Flaming Lips, Fleet Foxes and The Killers’ Brandon Flowers. More acts are still to be announced.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Beer Barter Brings Fisherman's Friends Back To Basics

Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends confirmed today that their love of beer has led them to barter their singing for beer in a unique partnership with Cornwall’s favourite beer, Tribute Ale.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2011

The Strokes Stream New Album 'Angles' Online In Full

American rockers the Strokes have announced that they will be streaming their whole new album online for free.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Beastie Boys Announce Release Date for "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two"

The wait is over, again: “Hot Sauce Committee Part Two”, Beastie Boys' long anticipated eighth album, will be released on 2nd May 2011 through Parlophone in the UK.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2011