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April 27, 2009
 Tinchy Stryder has topped the UK singles chart for the first time with new song 'Number 1'. The track, which also features N-Dubz, is the first time a chart topping single has featured the words number 1 in the title. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner is reported to have “caused a stink” with his band mates over plans to move to America. Turner is understood to be leaving the UK to live with girlfriend Alex Chung, who is scheduled to begin work on a new TV show in the US. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has revealed that the set list for the band's reunion shows this summer will contain all of their biggest hits. The guitarist also said the group would perform tracks from 'Think Tank', which was originally released following Coxon's departure in 2003. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole is set to record her first batch of solo material. Cole, who is also a judge on the talent contest The X Factor, is scheduled to work with a number of different producers later this year. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 White Lies and The Pretenders have been added to the line up for this year's Latitude festival in Suffolk. Other new additions to the bill include The Chakras and Flashguns. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Amy Winehouse has been described as the “Pied Piper of St Lucia” after she helped a number of local children, it's been reported. The singer, who is recording her third album on the Caribbean island, took the children horse riding on a nearby beach over the weekend. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Keane and The Horrors have been added to the line up for this year's Summer Sonic festival in Japan. The dual event takes place over the weekend of August 7-9 at sites in Tokyo and Osaka. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Lily Allen has announced details of a new UK tour, which will see her perform some of the biggest gigs of her career. The singer is set to kick off the jaunt in Sheffield on November 16, before calling at venues in Manchester, Bournemouth and Swindon. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Doves and Idlewild have been added to the line up for this year's T in the Park festival in Scotland. Vagabond, Iglu & Hartly and Patrick Wolf have also joined the bill for the event. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 New York Dolls will debut material from their new album during an appearance on Later with Jools Holland next week. The BBC2 show will air live at 10pm on May 12, while a pre-recorded edition will be shown on May 15 at 11.35pm. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 The Noisettes have been added to the bill for this summer's T4 on the Beach event in Weston-super-Mere. The band join Dizzee Rascal, The Saturdays and Calvin Harris at the outdoor festival, which will be broadcast live on Channel 4 on July 19th. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Aerosmith are to perform a special concert in Hawaii, two years after a cancelled gig on the archipelago led to a legal dispute with fans. The date has yet to be confirmed, but is likely to form part of the band's forthcoming North-American tour. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 The View are to headline a fundraising gig in Dundee in an attempt to prevent a local venue from being shut down. The Doghouse, which was key in helping the band's career, was forced to close last month over a dispute between the licensee and the city council. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Green Day are set to play an arena tour at venues across the UK and Ireland later this year. The America band will begin the ten show run at Glasgow's SECC on October 19. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen and The Prodigy have been added to the bill for the EXIT festival in Serbia. Other new additions to the line up include Patti Smith Kraftwerk, Madness and Moby. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Madness and Yeah Yeah Yeahs were among the highlights on day one of this year's Camden Crawl festival. Thousands once again descended onto the streets of the London borough for two days of live action. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Lady Sovereign has been added to the line up for this year's Wireless festival in London. The event in Hyde Park will also feature a performance from UK chart topper Tynchy Stryder and Master Shortie. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Sonic Youth have announced details of a huge US tour, which kicks off in Chicago on June 28. The band, who release new album 'The Eternal' in the same month, are due to play 20 dates. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Pearl Jam are set to play two UK dates as part of a brief European tour. The US band will play Manchester's MEN Arena on August 17 and the O2 Arena in London on August 18. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2009
 Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash is to mentor contestants on American Idol. Slash will help the wannabe stars during Rock Week, according to a post on his Twitter micro-blog. Read more >> |
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Tinchy Stryder has topped the UK singles chart for the first time with new song 'Number 1'. The track, which also features N-Dubz, is the first time a chart topping single has featured the words number 1 in the title. 
Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner is reported to have “caused a stink” with his band mates over plans to move to America. Turner is understood to be leaving the UK to live with girlfriend Alex Chung, who is scheduled to begin work on a new TV show in the US. 
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has revealed that the set list for the band's reunion shows this summer will contain all of their biggest hits. The guitarist also said the group would perform tracks from 'Think Tank', which was originally released following Coxon's departure in 2003. 
Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole is set to record her first batch of solo material. Cole, who is also a judge on the talent contest The X Factor, is scheduled to work with a number of different producers later this year. 
White Lies and The Pretenders have been added to the line up for this year's Latitude festival in Suffolk. Other new additions to the bill include The Chakras and Flashguns. 
Amy Winehouse has been described as the “Pied Piper of St Lucia” after she helped a number of local children, it's been reported. The singer, who is recording her third album on the Caribbean island, took the children horse riding on a nearby beach over the weekend. 
Keane and The Horrors have been added to the line up for this year's Summer Sonic festival in Japan. The dual event takes place over the weekend of August 7-9 at sites in Tokyo and Osaka. 
Lily Allen has announced details of a new UK tour, which will see her perform some of the biggest gigs of her career. The singer is set to kick off the jaunt in Sheffield on November 16, before calling at venues in Manchester, Bournemouth and Swindon. 
Doves and Idlewild have been added to the line up for this year's T in the Park festival in Scotland. Vagabond, Iglu & Hartly and Patrick Wolf have also joined the bill for the event. 
New York Dolls will debut material from their new album during an appearance on Later with Jools Holland next week. The BBC2 show will air live at 10pm on May 12, while a pre-recorded edition will be shown on May 15 at 11.35pm. 
The Noisettes have been added to the bill for this summer's T4 on the Beach event in Weston-super-Mere. The band join Dizzee Rascal, The Saturdays and Calvin Harris at the outdoor festival, which will be broadcast live on Channel 4 on July 19th. 
Aerosmith are to perform a special concert in Hawaii, two years after a cancelled gig on the archipelago led to a legal dispute with fans. The date has yet to be confirmed, but is likely to form part of the band's forthcoming North-American tour. 
The View are to headline a fundraising gig in Dundee in an attempt to prevent a local venue from being shut down. The Doghouse, which was key in helping the band's career, was forced to close last month over a dispute between the licensee and the city council. 
Green Day are set to play an arena tour at venues across the UK and Ireland later this year. The America band will begin the ten show run at Glasgow's SECC on October 19. 
Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen and The Prodigy have been added to the bill for the EXIT festival in Serbia. Other new additions to the line up include Patti Smith Kraftwerk, Madness and Moby. 
Madness and Yeah Yeah Yeahs were among the highlights on day one of this year's Camden Crawl festival. Thousands once again descended onto the streets of the London borough for two days of live action. 
Lady Sovereign has been added to the line up for this year's Wireless festival in London. The event in Hyde Park will also feature a performance from UK chart topper Tynchy Stryder and Master Shortie. 
Sonic Youth have announced details of a huge US tour, which kicks off in Chicago on June 28. The band, who release new album 'The Eternal' in the same month, are due to play 20 dates. 
Pearl Jam are set to play two UK dates as part of a brief European tour. The US band will play Manchester's MEN Arena on August 17 and the O2 Arena in London on August 18. 
Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash is to mentor contestants on American Idol. Slash will help the wannabe stars during Rock Week, according to a post on his Twitter micro-blog.