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February 19, 2010
 Andrew Lloyd Webber is “very interested” in buying the Abbey Road studios in London, which are thought to have been put up for sale. The composer believes it is “vital” that the recording studios – most famously used by The Beatles in the 1960s – are “saved for the future of the music industry in the UK”. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Lady Gaga kicked off the UK leg of her Monster Ball tour in Manchester last night (February 18). The singer wowed fans at the Manchester Evening News with a dramatic “electro opera”, which featured 15 costume changes. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Kings of Leon's outdoor gig at Hyde Park in London this summer has sold out. Tickets were snapped up “instantly” for the show on June 30, promoter Live Nation said. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Gil Scott-Heron has announced details of a UK tour for this April. The singer will play five dates – including two at London's Royal Festival Hall – in support of his startlingly brilliant album 'I'm New Here'. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Jay-Z has said he wants Lily Allen to join him on his UK tour. The rapper is due to play four UK dates this summer, including a headlining performance at the Wireless festival in London this June. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Sir Elton John has called Jesus a “super intelligent gay man” in a candid interview. Speaking about his religious views, the 62-year-old singer said he believed Jesus “understood human problems” and was extremely “compassionate.” Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 A Los Angeles judge has praised Chris Brown for the progress he has shown in completing the stipulations of his probation. The singer was sentenced last year to five years of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting former girlfriend Rihanna. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Vampire Weekend have downplayed their chart success in the US saying it would be “shallow” to get too carried away with it. The New York band's second album 'Contra' topped the US Billboard chart in January, a feat that would be heralded with great celebration from most bands except Vampire Weekend. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Lady Gaga was left “furious” after key features of her Monster Ball tour went missing before the opening night in Manchester last night (February 18), it's been reported. The singer was apparently distraught after parts of her stage set and a number of costumes disappeared. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Shaun Ryder has revealed that he will be using an autocue at Black Grape's upcoming comeback gig in London as he doesn't remember the lyrics. The frazzled singer reckons that writers can't recite words from their books, so musicians can't be expected to do the same. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Pixies frontman Frank Black has admitted that the band now consider money when booking reunion shows. The group, who played a series of shows in the UK last year, are currently on the verge of dates across Australasia. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Justin Timberlake has revealed that Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger inspires his designs for fashion house William Rast. Speaking at the launch of his latest line, Timberlake said there was a “blatant correlation” between music and fashion. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Manic Street Preachers' Nicky Wire has hit out at Radiohead's Ed O'Brien calling him a “c*nt.” The bassist made the comments at an ultra-intimate 300 capacity show in Glasgow last night celebrating the 29th birthday of the King Tuts Wah Wah Hut. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 The 25th anniversary remake of 'We Are The World' has failed in its bid to top the US Billboard Hot 100. The song, which was re-recorded with an all-star cast for the victims of the Haiti earthquake, charted at number two. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Flying Lotus has announced details of three UK dates, which include a specially curated club night in London. As well as Flying Lotus, Brainfeeder at Fabric on March 10 will also feature performances from Daedelus, Kode9 and Nosaj Thin. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Frankie & The Heartstrings have announced details of a UK tour, which gets under way in Sheffield on April 3. The six-date jaunt includes a free show at Mojo in Liverpool on April 6. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 The xx have cancelled the rest of their European tour after singer Romy Madley Croft's father sadly died today (February 19). The cancellation affects six dates in, beginning tomorrow in St Malo. An announcement will be made about their further live commitments soon. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Lightspeed Champion has announced details of a ten-date UK tour for this May. Dev Hynes kicks off his jaunt in Leeds on May 1st and wraps things up at the Cambridge Haymakers on the 15th. Read more >> |
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February 19, 2010
 Chew Lips and Dead Confederate have been added to the line up for this year's Great Escape festival in Brighton. Japanese Voyeurs, Think About Life and The Dutchess & The Duke have also joined the bill for the event. Read more >> |
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Andrew Lloyd Webber is “very interested” in buying the Abbey Road studios in London, which are thought to have been put up for sale. The composer believes it is “vital” that the recording studios – most famously used by The Beatles in the 1960s – are “saved for the future of the music industry in the UK”. 
Lady Gaga kicked off the UK leg of her Monster Ball tour in Manchester last night (February 18). The singer wowed fans at the Manchester Evening News with a dramatic “electro opera”, which featured 15 costume changes. 
Kings of Leon's outdoor gig at Hyde Park in London this summer has sold out. Tickets were snapped up “instantly” for the show on June 30, promoter Live Nation said. 
Gil Scott-Heron has announced details of a UK tour for this April. The singer will play five dates – including two at London's Royal Festival Hall – in support of his startlingly brilliant album 'I'm New Here'. 
Jay-Z has said he wants Lily Allen to join him on his UK tour. The rapper is due to play four UK dates this summer, including a headlining performance at the Wireless festival in London this June. 
Sir Elton John has called Jesus a “super intelligent gay man” in a candid interview. Speaking about his religious views, the 62-year-old singer said he believed Jesus “understood human problems” and was extremely “compassionate.” 
A Los Angeles judge has praised Chris Brown for the progress he has shown in completing the stipulations of his probation. The singer was sentenced last year to five years of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting former girlfriend Rihanna. 
Vampire Weekend have downplayed their chart success in the US saying it would be “shallow” to get too carried away with it. The New York band's second album 'Contra' topped the US Billboard chart in January, a feat that would be heralded with great celebration from most bands except Vampire Weekend. 
Lady Gaga was left “furious” after key features of her Monster Ball tour went missing before the opening night in Manchester last night (February 18), it's been reported. The singer was apparently distraught after parts of her stage set and a number of costumes disappeared. 
Shaun Ryder has revealed that he will be using an autocue at Black Grape's upcoming comeback gig in London as he doesn't remember the lyrics. The frazzled singer reckons that writers can't recite words from their books, so musicians can't be expected to do the same. 
Pixies frontman Frank Black has admitted that the band now consider money when booking reunion shows. The group, who played a series of shows in the UK last year, are currently on the verge of dates across Australasia. 
Justin Timberlake has revealed that Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger inspires his designs for fashion house William Rast. Speaking at the launch of his latest line, Timberlake said there was a “blatant correlation” between music and fashion. 
Manic Street Preachers' Nicky Wire has hit out at Radiohead's Ed O'Brien calling him a “c*nt.” The bassist made the comments at an ultra-intimate 300 capacity show in Glasgow last night celebrating the 29th birthday of the King Tuts Wah Wah Hut. 
The 25th anniversary remake of 'We Are The World' has failed in its bid to top the US Billboard Hot 100. The song, which was re-recorded with an all-star cast for the victims of the Haiti earthquake, charted at number two. 
Flying Lotus has announced details of three UK dates, which include a specially curated club night in London. As well as Flying Lotus, Brainfeeder at Fabric on March 10 will also feature performances from Daedelus, Kode9 and Nosaj Thin. 
Frankie & The Heartstrings have announced details of a UK tour, which gets under way in Sheffield on April 3. The six-date jaunt includes a free show at Mojo in Liverpool on April 6. 
The xx have cancelled the rest of their European tour after singer Romy Madley Croft's father sadly died today (February 19). The cancellation affects six dates in, beginning tomorrow in St Malo. An announcement will be made about their further live commitments soon. 
Lightspeed Champion has announced details of a ten-date UK tour for this May. Dev Hynes kicks off his jaunt in Leeds on May 1st and wraps things up at the Cambridge Haymakers on the 15th. 
Chew Lips and Dead Confederate have been added to the line up for this year's Great Escape festival in Brighton. Japanese Voyeurs, Think About Life and The Dutchess & The Duke have also joined the bill for the event.