Miles Kane Reveals Release Date Details Of Debut Album 'Colour Of The Trap'

Miles Kane is set to release his eagerly awaited debut album, ‘Colour of the Trap’ on May 9th on Columbia Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 March 2011

Paper Crows Unveil Teaser Video For New Single 'Fingertips'

’Fingertips’/’Follow The Leader’ is the second release from the hotly tipped duo Paper Crows. They have already garnered the support of many passionate  bloggers and also throughout press and radio with their debut single ‘Stand Alight’ back in October. This new, double A single shows the different sides of this promising pair with lots of shadows and plenty of light.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 March 2011

Panic! At The Disco Release Short Film ‘The Overture’

Panic! At The Disco have proved that they are very much back to their old theatrical ways through a new short film entitled ‘The Overture’. The video features extended clips of four new songs from the band’s upcoming LP ‘Vices & Virtues’, scheduled for release on March 28nd in the UK.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 10 March 2011

Wolf Gang Reveals Stripped-Back Video For 'Dancing With The Devil' Feat Kyla La Grange

Wolf Gang releases 'Dancing With The Devil' on 14th March, the second single to be taken from his debut album 'Suego Faults' set for release this June on Atlantic Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 10 March 2011

The Maccabees, Graham Coxon and Newton Faulkner Confirmed for Summer Sundae Weekender

The first acts have been announced for this year’s Summer Sundae Weekender. The Maccabees, Graham Coxon and Newton Faulkner are among the first few artists to be confirmed for the August event. Summer Sundae Weekend 2011 will take place at De Montfort Hall and Gardens in Leicester on 11th – 14th August. Other acts announced for the festival include The Bees, The Cuban Brothers, Wilko Johnson and John Cooper Clarke.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Brandon Flowers Confirmed for Eden Sessions 2011

Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is the latest headliner to be confirmed for this year’s Eden Sessions festival in Cornwall. Flowers will perform at the event on 12th July and will be joined on the bill by special guests Mystery Jets. This latest announcement follows news of previously-confirmed headliners The Flaming Lips, Primal Scream and Fleet Foxes.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Gorillaz to Release 'The Fall' on Vinyl For Record Store Day

Legendary cartoon pop band Gorillaz are gearing up for the release of their fourth album, ‘The Fall’, which they have announced will be released on 180gm vinyl for World Record Store Day.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Joanna and the Wolf Set to Release New Single

Joanna and the Wolf have set a May 3rd release date for their new single ‘Hide Me’ – a band which Metro described as “Proper new favourite band material.”

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

The Darkness Plotting 2011 Comeback?

The Darkness have reportedly began planning a 2011 return to the music scene, after a website appeared with the words ‘As Promised’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Alice In Chains Founding Bassist Found Dead

Mike Starr, the original bassist of Alice in Chains, was tragically found dead yesterday aged 44.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Phil Collins Explains Retirement, But Still Feels Loved

Phil Collins has spoken out about his recent claims that fans grew to hate him, in an attempt to set the story straight.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Mother Mother Set to Release Third Album, Plus New Single/Video

Canadian Indie-rockers Mother Mother have announced the release date of their third studio album, as well as revealing their new single/video ‘The Stand’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

PJ Harvey Unveils Video For New Single 'The Glorious Land'

PJ Harvey has this morning unveiled the video for her stunning new single 'The Glorious Land' (out on 18th April via Island Records) on YouTube. Check it out below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Jamie Woon Reveals Details Of 'Mirrorwriting' Album

Jamie Woon's debut album ‘Mirrorwriting’ has been three years in the making… and a lifetime in the writing. These are twelve pitch-perfect gems that combine forward-thinking production with beautifully crafted songs; a sonic support-system that frames and holds Woon's luminous voice in all the right places. It's intimate without being obvious, emotional without being syrupy and honest without being confessional, where the basic touchstones of human emotion get a fresh and soulful airing. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Green Day Launch Groundbreaking Online Interactive World Tour History Map & Competition

Green Day have launched a new groundbreaking interactive world tour map at www.awesomeasfuck.net. The website allows fans to add their own contribution to this fast growing document of the Green Day live experience by uploading their own original content.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Guns N Roses Bassist Sets Up Wealth Management Company

Guns N Roses bassist Duff McKagan has started a new side project – one which you definitely wouldn’t expect a rockstar such as him to be involved in…

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Nine Inch Nails Will Return Proclaims Trent Reznor

Nine Inch Nails vocalist Trent Reznor has a loud, clear message for NIN fans worldwide: “Nine Inch Nails is not dead.”

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

R.E.M Unlikely To Plan Tour For New Album 'Collapse Into Now'

Legendary American rockers R.E.M released their latest long layer ‘Collapse into Now’ yesterday – but will disappoint fans with their probable decision NOT to tour their fifteenth studio album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

London's High Voltage Festival Announces New Acts

Following the launch of the UK’s new prestige rock festival, in 2010, High Voltage returns in 2011 with exclusive performances from headliners Judas Priest and Dream Theater, UK festival exclusives from Black Country Communion, Jethro Tull, Queensryche, Thunder, Neal Morse and Spock’s Beard and performances from Michael Schenker group, Caravan, The Enid, Pallas, Saint Jude, Anathema, Curved Air and Mostly Autumn. The further acts announced are:

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Black Stone Cherry To Release New Album 'Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea' In May

Black Stone Cherry have set a May 31st release date for their third album, 'Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Lil' Rascals Return With New Name and New Promo 'Re-Introduce'

UK Rap group ‘Lil Rascals’ have re-formed themselves and re-named themselves, and are now set to ‘re-introduce’ themselves back into the music industry.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Introducing... Gunning for Tamar

Newcomers Gunning for Tamar are readying themselves for the release of their debut EP ‘Deaf Cow Motel’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Mel Merio Releases UK Debut Single/Video (Video & Remixes Inside)

Yesterday (7th March) Viennese vocalist, musician, club promoter and performance artist Mel Merio presented Lovemore on her label of the same name. It was produced in collaboration with the highly acclaimed electronic wunderkind Christopher Just and NY club legend Larry Tee.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Evile Added To High Voltage Festival 2011 Line-Up

British thrashers Evile have been confirmed to play at this year's High Voltage festival, which takes place on July 23rd and 24th at Victoria Park in London, UK.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Foo Fighters To Premiere Video For New Single 'Rope' This Friday

MTV are to present the global exclusive of the brand new Foo Fighters video, 'Rope', taken from the band’s forthcoming album 'Wasting Light'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Lily Allen Speaks About Eating Disorder And Miscarriage

Lily Allen has opened up for the first time about her miscarriage last November. Allen discussed the loss and also the fact that she has fought an eating disorder in the past during an interview for a Channel 4 documentary.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Demi Lovato Opens Up To Fans About Rehab

Disney star Demi Lovato has opened up to fans in her first public statement since leaving rehab this January. Lovato released a video to fans yesterday (March 7th), showing the singer in her own home discussing the problems she went through and thanking fans for their support.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

AC/DC To Release 'Live At River Plate' DVD On May 10th

'AC/DC: Live At River Plate', a definitive live concert DVD documenting AC/DC’s massive Black Ice World Tour, will be available for purchase on Tuesday May 10, 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Gary Glitter “Spotted In ‘X Factor’ Queue”

‘X Factor’ organisers have started an investigation into claims that convicted paedophile Gary Glitter was spotted at a London audition for the show.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011

'Glee' To Release Warblers Album

The makers of Glee have revealed that the show will be releasing an album featuring music from the Dalton Academy Warblers this April. The fictional all-boys vocal group first appeared in an episode of the musical comedy entitled ‘Never Been Kissed’ and have gone on to become fan favourites.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011