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August 6, 2008
 Leona Lewis, Duffy and Coldplay will do battle in a new British category at next months MTV Video Music Awards in America. The Ting Tings and Estelle have also been nominated for the Best UK Video award, which will be decided by public vote. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 A recording of Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon laughing candidly together has sold for £9,800 at auction. The tape, which is believed to have been recorded in 1964, features a studio version of the Beatles hit 'I'll Follow The Sun'. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Wolfmother's performance at a music festival in Australia last weekend may have been their final appearance in their original line up, according to reports. Fan reports claim that the band, which consists of frontman Andrew Stockdale and co-founders, keyboardist Chris Ross and drummer Myles Hesket, looked distant and barely spoke to each other during their set at Splendour In The Grass. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 A full list of the songs Madonna will perform on her upcoming Sticky & Sweet world tour have been leaked to the press. The reported tracklist, which borrows heavily from the singer's latest album, 'Hard Candy', includes three video interludes, one of which promotes better awareness about the planet. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Dubstep-pioneer Burial goes by the real name of Will Bevan. In a blog post on his myspace, Burial dismisses rumours that he was actually a side-project of Fatboy Slim or Aphex Twin, as previously rumoured in The Sun newspaper. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 A taxi driver refused to give Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty a lift because he wasn't prepared to risk the singer dodging the fare, it's been claimed. Doherty and an unnamed woman hailed the cab down outside Jazz After Dark in London's Soho district only for the driver to drive off when he recognised the singer. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has taken Nancy Shevell, who is rumoured to be his girlfriend, on a road trip along Route 66 in America. The pair, who are travelling in a 1989 Ford Bronco, began their journey from McCartney's holiday home in the Hamptons, New York last week. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Iron Maiden have launched an appeal after a one off guitar belonging to their guitarist Adrian Smith was stolen at a concert in Greece. In an appeal on their website, the band called for fans to keep a lookout for the unique white 'Adrian Smith' signature model, which is made by Jackson guitars. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Morrissey has pushed the release of his new album, 'Years of Refusal', back until early 2009. No reason has been given as to why the release date has been changed. The album, Morrissey's first studio project with Polydor Records, had been due out in September. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Justin Hawkins says he's “proud” of the six years he spent in his former band, The Darkness. The singer, who now fronts the group Hot Legs, left the band in 2006 in order to tackle his problems with drugs and alcohol. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Dr.Dre’s brands of cognac and vodka are due to arrive at liquor stores within the next 60 days. Drinks America Holdings Ltd announced that the spirits would be part of Wilton, Conn.-based Drinks America and Dr. Dre's Interscope Geffen A&M Records label, a unit of Universal Music. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Mystery Jets have cancelled all remaining dates at the beginning of August, including Underage Festival and Field Day. This announcement is a build on a previous cancellation of several August dates right up until the Reading and Leeds festivals, which singer Blaine Harrison, still recovering from illness, decides is “as good a goal as any.” Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Mongrel, the collaboration between Reverend and the Makers Jon McClure, ex-Arctic Monkeys bassist Andy Nicholson and Babyshambles' Drew McConnell, have announced two tour dates. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Metallica frontman James Hetfield has said new bassist, Robert Trujillo, has contributed more to the band's new album than the man he replaced ever did. Trujillo took over from Jason Newsted, Metallica's second bassist, in 2003, but 'Death Magnetic' is the first time he has appeared on their studio output. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Kings Of Leon has announced an intimate New York show in support of their upcoming album ‘Only By The Night’. The band will play Webster Hall on September 23, the day of the album’s release with support coming from Athens, Georgia band The Whigs. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 Those Dancing Days have announced details on their debut album entitled ‘In Our Space Hero Suits’ to be released on October 6, 2008 through Wichita. The album will be preceded by the single ‘Home Sweet Home’ on September 29. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 The rental truck that held all of Iggy And The Stooges gear has been recovered by Montreal police, but there is still no sign of the contents inside. According to a police spokesperson, the empty truck was found several blocks away from the location where it was stolen on Tuesday afternoon. Read more >> |
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August 6, 2008
 The Verve's recent reformation “is the closest thing white lads have got to a band since Led Zeppelin”, according to frontman Richard Ashcroft. Speaking to the BBC, Ashcroft also also described it as being “as fat as (funk musician) George Clinton”. Read more >> |
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Leona Lewis, Duffy and Coldplay will do battle in a new British category at next months MTV Video Music Awards in America. The Ting Tings and Estelle have also been nominated for the Best UK Video award, which will be decided by public vote. 
A recording of Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon laughing candidly together has sold for £9,800 at auction. The tape, which is believed to have been recorded in 1964, features a studio version of the Beatles hit 'I'll Follow The Sun'. 
Wolfmother's performance at a music festival in Australia last weekend may have been their final appearance in their original line up, according to reports. Fan reports claim that the band, which consists of frontman Andrew Stockdale and co-founders, keyboardist Chris Ross and drummer Myles Hesket, looked distant and barely spoke to each other during their set at Splendour In The Grass. 
A full list of the songs Madonna will perform on her upcoming Sticky & Sweet world tour have been leaked to the press. The reported tracklist, which borrows heavily from the singer's latest album, 'Hard Candy', includes three video interludes, one of which promotes better awareness about the planet. 
Dubstep-pioneer Burial goes by the real name of Will Bevan. In a blog post on his myspace, Burial dismisses rumours that he was actually a side-project of Fatboy Slim or Aphex Twin, as previously rumoured in The Sun newspaper. 
A taxi driver refused to give Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty a lift because he wasn't prepared to risk the singer dodging the fare, it's been claimed. Doherty and an unnamed woman hailed the cab down outside Jazz After Dark in London's Soho district only for the driver to drive off when he recognised the singer. 
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has taken Nancy Shevell, who is rumoured to be his girlfriend, on a road trip along Route 66 in America. The pair, who are travelling in a 1989 Ford Bronco, began their journey from McCartney's holiday home in the Hamptons, New York last week. 
Iron Maiden have launched an appeal after a one off guitar belonging to their guitarist Adrian Smith was stolen at a concert in Greece. In an appeal on their website, the band called for fans to keep a lookout for the unique white 'Adrian Smith' signature model, which is made by Jackson guitars. 
Morrissey has pushed the release of his new album, 'Years of Refusal', back until early 2009. No reason has been given as to why the release date has been changed. The album, Morrissey's first studio project with Polydor Records, had been due out in September. 
Justin Hawkins says he's “proud” of the six years he spent in his former band, The Darkness. The singer, who now fronts the group Hot Legs, left the band in 2006 in order to tackle his problems with drugs and alcohol. 
Dr.Dre’s brands of cognac and vodka are due to arrive at liquor stores within the next 60 days. Drinks America Holdings Ltd announced that the spirits would be part of Wilton, Conn.-based Drinks America and Dr. Dre's Interscope Geffen A&M Records label, a unit of Universal Music. 
Mystery Jets have cancelled all remaining dates at the beginning of August, including Underage Festival and Field Day. This announcement is a build on a previous cancellation of several August dates right up until the Reading and Leeds festivals, which singer Blaine Harrison, still recovering from illness, decides is “as good a goal as any.” 
Mongrel, the collaboration between Reverend and the Makers Jon McClure, ex-Arctic Monkeys bassist Andy Nicholson and Babyshambles' Drew McConnell, have announced two tour dates. 
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has said new bassist, Robert Trujillo, has contributed more to the band's new album than the man he replaced ever did. Trujillo took over from Jason Newsted, Metallica's second bassist, in 2003, but 'Death Magnetic' is the first time he has appeared on their studio output. 
Kings Of Leon has announced an intimate New York show in support of their upcoming album ‘Only By The Night’. The band will play Webster Hall on September 23, the day of the album’s release with support coming from Athens, Georgia band The Whigs. 
Those Dancing Days have announced details on their debut album entitled ‘In Our Space Hero Suits’ to be released on October 6, 2008 through Wichita. The album will be preceded by the single ‘Home Sweet Home’ on September 29. 
The rental truck that held all of Iggy And The Stooges gear has been recovered by Montreal police, but there is still no sign of the contents inside. According to a police spokesperson, the empty truck was found several blocks away from the location where it was stolen on Tuesday afternoon. 
The Verve's recent reformation “is the closest thing white lads have got to a band since Led Zeppelin”, according to frontman Richard Ashcroft. Speaking to the BBC, Ashcroft also also described it as being “as fat as (funk musician) George Clinton”.