‘Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard Debuts New Song ‘Codes And Keys’ – Listen Now

Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard performed two new tracks during San Francisco’s Noise Pop Festival on Sunday. The singer wowed the lucky crowd with a piano-led rendition of the title track from the band’s upcoming LP, ‘Codes And Keys’, as well as performing a new soundtrack number ‘When The Sun Goes Down On Your Street’.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 03 March 2011

Everything Everything Unveil Video for New Single ‘Final Form’

Everything Everything have unveiled the new video for their latest single ‘Final Form’, which is due out on 4th April. The track is the fourth single to be taken from their debut album ‘Man Alive’ following ‘Schoolin’, ‘MY KZ UR BF’ and ‘Photoshop Handsome’. Watch the video for ‘Final Form’ below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Glastonbury Announce 13 More Acts

Following last weeks’ announcement of U2 as the final headliner for the Pyramid stage, Glastonbury have today announced 13 further acts as they begin to fill out their line up for the festival which will run from 22-26th June.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Noah And The Whale To Stream New Album 'Last Night On Earth'

Noah And The Whale will make their much-anticipated third album, 'Last Night On Earth', available to stream, through www.noahandthewhale.com from Thursday 3rd March, ahead of its official release next Monday (March 7th).

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Music Industries Association Backs Bill To Free Up Live Music

This week, on Friday 4th March, the Live Music Bill will finally be debated in the House of Lords. It will be the first time that the House of Lords has discussed the Bill, which aims to free up live music from unnecessary bureaucracy.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Wax On Water Offer Free Album Track Download

Drawing from Electronica and Industrial sounds, mixed together with layers of strings, piano and intense guitars, Maya Fire of Wax on Water terms her sound as “Electro-Grunge.”  Hailing from Camden, London, the lead singer and main songwriter cites her inspirations as a blend of classic songwriters, experimental artists and the visceral sounds of Industrial and Heavy Metal.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

My Chemical Romance Saving Scrapped Album For When They Split

My Chemical Romance have suggested that their recent scrapped album will be released at some point, but probably not until the group decide to call it a day. Their recent release, ‘Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys' was difficult for the band to create, with a whole recorded album being cast aside for them to start the writing process again.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Sweet Jane Prepare For SXSW

Sweet Jane are a band currently enjoying glowing plaudits from around the world for their debut album 'Sugar For My Soul', released in Ireland in 2010, which saw them secure the Myspace Artist of the Week slot. They also featured in Music Week’s recent ‘Best of Irish’ compilation, and the album has scored top 3 positions in album of the year lists in Ireland, and on some UK blogs. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Spice Girls Divided Over Unreleased Material

Members of The Spice Girls are apparently divided over what to do with their large collection of unreleased material. According to The Mirror today, the girl group are clashing over what to do with the collection of almost 60 recorded but unreleased songs.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Foo Fighters Reveal ‘Wasting Light’ Tracklisting

American rockers Foo Fighters have revealed the tracklisting for their upcoming studio album, ‘Wasting Light’. Recorded entirely on analog tape in frontman Dave Grohl’s Californian home, the record is set for release on April 11th in the UK.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Join Lykke Li Through Her Wounded Rhymes To Watch Her Play On The Moon

Lykke Li releases her second album ‘Wounded Rhymes’ this week, and has invited fans to explore her own journey with a website that combines Google Maps, Earth and Streetview with Lykke Li’s vision of the world (and beyond).

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Claire Nicolson Reveals Details Of New Single 'You & I'

Claire Nicolson releases a second single, ‘You and I,’ a collaboration with LA-based act Yellowhammer, on March 28th 2011 through Canned Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Britney Spears Reveals 'Femme Fatale' Tracklisting

Britney Spears has announced the tracklisting for her upcoming album, ‘Femme Fatale’. The album, which will be released in the UK on March 28th, is set to feature 12 songs, with an additional 4 offered in the deluxe version release.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Evile Confirmed For Download Festival 2011

British thrashers Evile are among the latest artists to be confirmed for this year's edition of the legendary Download festival, which takes place 10th - 12th June at Donington Park.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Dragonforce Reveal New Vocalist

UK based metal heroes Dragonforce announced that their long search for a new vocalist is finally over. After entries from thousands of hopefuls across the globe, the shredmasters supreme welcome 23 year old Marc Hudson to the band to fill the boots left by ZP Theart, who parted ways with the band in March of last year. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Flaming Lips and The Go! Team Added to Eden Sessions Line-up

Psychedelic indie-rockers The Flaming Lips have been announced as the third headlining act to be confirmed for this year’s Eden Sessions festival in Cornwall. The US rock group, fronted by Wayne Coyne, will be joined on the 30th June by Brighton’s The Go! Team and alternative rockers OK Go. This latest announcement follows news of the previously-confirmed Eden Sessions headliners Fleet Foxes and Primal Scream.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Motorhead & WASP Confirmed As Bloodstock 2011 Headliners

The legendary Motorhead and Blackie Lawless' WASP have been announced as headliners for this year's Bloodstock, joining the likes of Immortal, Death Angel, At The Gates, Triptykon and tons more!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Cocknbullkid Supports Janelle Monae Tonight At Roundhouse & Unveils Brand New Video

Ahead of her sold-out show tonight at Camden Roundhouse supporting Janelle Monae, Anita Blay aka Cocknbullkid has unveiled the behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot of her current single ‘Hold On To Your Misery’ (out next Monday via Moshi Moshi) on YouTube. Check it out below!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Scumbag Philosopher To Release Self-Titled Debut Single On March 28th

Formerly known as Fuck Dress, the Norwich avant garde rockers re-emerge as Scumbag Philosopher with their self-titled single produced by Phil Vinall (Placebo, Pulp. Elastica) on US indie label Words on Music on the 28th March 2011. Check the track out below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Reading & Leeds Festival Line-Up & Ticket Details Coming Soon

With V Festival, Sonisphere, Download, Isle of Wight and Glastonbury having made announcements about who’s playing their festivals and when to buy the tickets, Reading & Leeds fans will be pleased to learn they don’t have much longer to wait to start getting excited themselves.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Lady Gaga Claims New Video Is “About The Birth Of A New Race”

Lady Gaga has discussed the concept behind the extravagant video for her recent single ‘Born This Way’. The singer talked about the bizarre seven-minute promo during an extended interview with BBC Radio 1’s Greg James, claiming that it depicts “the birth of a new race”.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Willow Smith Releases ‘21st Century Girl’ As Second Single - Listen Now

Willow Smith has announced that her second single to be released will be ‘21st Century Girl’. Clearly sensing that what the world of music needs is another young singer with a dance track, the ‘Whip My Hair’ prodigy has returned with another upbeat number.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Bassist Dave Pajo Quits Interpol

Brooding rock band Interpol have lost their second bassist in ten months as Dave Pajo announced today that he has quit the band.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Muse to Begin Recording New Album in London

Muse have confirmed that they will start working on their sixth studio album later this year and that it will be recorded in London for the first time.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Gwyneth Paltrow Set To Sign Record Deal?

Gwyneth Paltrow has recently courted rumours that she is set to sign a record contract and release solo material. The ‘Sliding Doors’ actress, who made an acclaimed performance on hit TV series ‘Glee’ earlier this year, announced yesterday that she is discussing potential contracts with a number of labels

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Adele Praised By Lady Gaga, Claims Success Is “All About The Music”

Lady Gaga has praised Adele during a recent interview, saying that she is “excited” by the London singer’s recent success.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

The Walkmen Unveil 'While I Shovel The Snow' & 'Orange Sunday' Videos

New York rockers The Walkmen have released two new videos to promote songs from their latest LP, ‘Lisbon’. The promos for ‘While I Shovel The Snow’ and album bonus track ‘Orange Sunday’ are two rich and elemental videos, forming an impressive pairing to back up their excellent album.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Ronan Keating & Burt Bacharach Team Up To Release New Album 'When Ronan Met Burt'

Ronan Keating has teamed up with legendary composer Burt Bacharach to record his brand new solo album,‘When Ronan Met Burt’, set to be released on March 21st.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

The Raveonettes Announce New Album, Single & UK Show

Celebrating their 10th year as a band this year, Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo are set to release their 5th full length album on April 11th. And when you’ve had a cult fan base for as long as The Raveonettes have, it’s only a matter of time before some of your most-loyal of acolytes begin branching out and make their own kinds of beautiful noise.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011

Beach Break Live Festival Confirms Tinie Tempah, Katy B, We Are Scientists & More For 2011 Line-Up

Ladies and gentlemen boys and girls, the magical, star-studded, balmy beach side bonanza Beach Break Live powered by Del is back  for a fifth year and following a sizzling sell out 2010 show, is proud to welcome a tidal wave of fantastic artists to the 2011 bill!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2011