Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, Biffy Clyro & More Confirmed For Rockness 2012 - Tickets Onsale Now

RockNess 2012 launches today as the first acts of the multi-award winning Scottish festival are announced.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

Fu Manchu to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of ‘The Action Is Go’ with UK Tour

Californian stoner rockers Fu Manchu will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of their fourth album ‘The Action Is Go’ with a European tour in September, including dates in the UK. On each night of the tour, the band will perform the 1997 album in its entirety. This follows last year’s ‘In Search Of’ tour, when Fu Manchu played all of the tracks from their third album.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

School Of Seven Bells Announce European Live Dates

School of Seven Bells have announced a short run of European shows kicking off on March 8th at The Garage in London. The Brooklyn duo made up of Benajmin Curtis and Alejandra Deheza are set to release third album 'Ghostory' on 27th February with their new single 'Lafaye' due on 20th February.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

The Cranberries Announce Show At London's Hammersmith Apollo

Following the release of forthcoming new album 'Roses', The Cranberries will perform at London's Hammersmith Apollo on 18th June 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Various Cruelties Announce April UK Tour

Various Cruelties have announced April dates for their second tour of 2012, following a handful of live shows earlier this month.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Rewind The 80s Festival Returns To Henley-On-Thames

Rewind The 80s Festival in Henley-on-Thames returns for a fourth successive year from Friday 17th August to Sunday 19th August in the countryside surroundings of Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Ed Sheeran Adds Further Dates To Autumn UK Tour

After tickets for his new Autumn tour went onsale this morning, due to phenomenal demand Ed Sheeran has added a handful of new shows to his schedule.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Dripback Announced As Support For Biohazard UK Tour

Grindcore metalheads Dripback have been announced as the support act for heavy metal veterans Biohazard when they cross the pond to tour the UK this February.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Jeff Stelling To Present 'Soccer Anyday Live' On UK Arena Tour

After entertaining millions, Jeff Stelling and the Sky Sports gang, namely Matt Le Tissier, Paul Merson, Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas, plus special guest Chris Kamara, are hitting the road for the first time ever.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Power Metal Edguy Announce February UK Live Dates

German power-metal veterans Edguy will be making a return to the UK this February for three dates in major British cities, in support of the release of their latest album ‘Age of the Joker’, which hit shelves in August last year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Ed Sheeran Adds New London, Birmingham & Newcastle Shows To Autumn UK Tour

After tickets for his new Autumn tour went onsale this morning, due to phenomenal demand Ed Sheeran has added a handful of new shows to his schedule.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Olly Murs Announces Details Of Outdoor Summer Shows & Tickets

Currently preparing for his February UK arena tour, Olly Murs has today announced two outdoor Summer shows for June and July.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Two Door Cinema Club Return To Headline February NME Awards Tour

Currently in LA with Jacknife Lee to begin recording their follow up album to 'Tourist History' (which has now sold over 250,000 copies), Two Door Cinema Club are to return to the UK in February to headline the NME Awards Tour, kicking off in Glasgow on February 8th and finishing at Brixton Academy on February 25th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Blood Red Shoes Announce UK Tour & Details Of New Album

To coincide with the release of their new album, Blood Red Shoes have announced a full UK tour for April and May 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Canadian Solo Artist Grimes Confirms UK Tour Dates in May

Canadian solo artist Claire Boucher – aka Grimes – recently announced the release of her new album ‘Visions’, which is due out on 12th March. The album is her fourth release in two years and is the follow-up to 2010’s ‘Halifaxa’. The video for new single ‘Genesis’ is available to watch below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Sea of Bees Announce New Album ‘Orangefarben’ + UK Tour Dates

Californian singer-songwriter Julie Baenziger – aka Sea of Bees – has released details of her second album ‘Orangefarben’, which is due out on 9th April. The follow-up to her 2011 debut ‘Songs for the Ravens’ will be preceded by the single ‘Broke’, which is available to listen to below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Reckless Love Confirm Guest Shows With Black Veil Brides, Headline Shows & New Single 'On The Radio'

Reckless Love, the flamboyant Finnish outfit, last seen on a headline UK tour in December 2011, have started the new year with a bang – confirming the release of latest single ‘On The Radio’ for 20th February.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Fixers To Follow-Up Kaiser Chiefs Support Shows With May Headline Tour

Oxford five-piece Fixers have announced a handful of live shows for a May UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Futures To Follow Club NME Show With April UK Tour

After years of hard work and countless tours, Futures are finally starting to reap the rewards as they announce a handful of UK tour dates for April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Flight Of The Conchords' Rhys Darby Announces Dates For First Ever UK Tour

New Zealand-based stand-up comedian Rhys Darby has announced dates for his first ever UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Death In Vegas To Headline Opening Night Of Camden Crawl 2012

The Camden Crawl will introduce the Bank Holiday festival for the first time with an opening night marathon at Camden’s historic KOKO venue on Friday 4th May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Glasvegas Announce April Live Dates

Glaswegian rock outfit Glasvegas have announced their first UK Dates of 2012 with three shows scheduled for London, Liverpool and their home town Glasgow for early April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Green Man Festival 2012 Tickets Onsale Monday 30th January

The long Winter wait is almost over…Let Green Man banish those January blues as organisers prepare to unveil the first wave of bands for summer 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Blink 182 Confirm New Tour Date, Support Acts & Eden Session Appearance

Pop-punkers Blink 182 will finally be returning to the UK and Ireland in June, making up for last year’s cancelled tour when they postponed all European dates to complete their new album ‘Neighbourhoods’. Today the trio have confirmed a new tour date in Bournemouth, support acts, as well as a show at Cornwall's Eden Sessions.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Ladyhawke Confirms Dates For 'Anxiety' UK Tour

New Zealander Pip Brown, aka Ladyhawke, has announced dates for her 'Anxiety' UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Deadbeat Darling Confirm UK Tour Dates for Next Month

New York City indie-rockers Deadbeat Darling have announced details of a UK tour for next month, including a date at the Barfly in London as part of the city’s HMV Next Big Thing festival. The band’s UK debut ‘The Angels Share’ is due for release in April.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

Sissy & The Blisters Announce Further Live Dates Including NME Awards Show

Sissy & The Blisters have announced further dates to their February and March live schedule, including an NME Awards show.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

The Maccabees Announce Biggest Show To Date At London's Alexandra Palace

Post-punk outfit The Maccabees have announced details of their biggest UK show to date, at Alexandra Palace, London on 8th June. The Maccabees Tickets are onsale from 9am on Friday 27th January.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

Spanish Singer-Songwriter Juan Zelada Confirms Spring UK Tour

Juan Zelada has announced a Spring UK tour ahead of the release of his new album ‘High Ceilings & Collarbones’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012

US Rapper Mac Miller Confirms May UK Live Dates

Following the release of his debut album 'Blue Slide Park' in November last year, rapper Mac Miller has today confirmed a short UK tour for May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 January 2012