Thom Yorke has compared the mainstream music industry to a “sinking ship” and advised up-and-coming musicians to try and make it on their own. The Radiohead frontman is reported to have made the comments in an interview for a new school textbook about citizenship studies. Read more >>
Gary Numan and Slipknot’s Corey Taylor have been added to the line-up for the Sonisphere festival. General Fiasco, Turbowolf and Don Broco have also been added to the bill. Read more >>
Pete Doherty painted the walls of an Ibiza hotel room with his own blood earlier this month, reports said. The Babyshambles star is said to have left his mark after performing a solo gig at Ibiza Rocks. Read more >>
Professor Green has announced details of a UK tour, set to get underway in Cambridge on October 8. The jaunt will also include dates in Sheffield (October 9), Manchester (14) and Cardiff (17). Read more >>
Lady Gaga is set to pose nude for Playboy, according to reports. The singer is said to have decided to appear in the magazine because it will help her “grow as an artist”. Read more >>
Athlete are set to embark on a nationwide UK tour this winter in support their upcoming singles collection. The jaunt will see the band play 13 dates, starting in Liverpool on November 16. Read more >>
We Are Scientists have released an unofficial England World Cup song. The US band originally recorded ‘Goal! England’ for Radio 1, but following calls from fans they have now re-recorded an extended version. Read more >>
Jay-Z and Tinchy Stryder have launched a new company aimed at helping rising music stars. Takeover Roc Nation is an amalgamation of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Stryder’s Takeover management firm. Read more >>
The View will play a warm-up gig ahead of their appearance at T in the Park in Scotland, it’s been announced. The Dundee band will perform at Ironworks in Inverness on July 7. Read more >>
Kanye West played three gigs in Chicago on Tuesday (June 8) - his 33rd birthday. The rapper performed at three schools as part of The Kanye West Foundation’s annual Stay in School event. Read more >>
The Wu-Tang Clan have announced details of two UK gigs in August. The hip-hop collective will play the Academy in Manchester on August 4 and London’s Brixton Academy on August 5. Read more >>
Katy Perry has apparently criticised the video for Lady Gaga’s new single ‘Alejandro’. Perry appeared to describe the video as “blasphemous” shortly after it debuted yesterday. Read more >>
Fans of Michael Jackson will be given limited access to the Los Angeles cemetery where he was laid to rest. Visitors to Forest Lawn will be able to pay their respects on the first anniversary of the star’s death on June 25. Read more >>
Keane will play a surprise acoustic set at this month’s Glastonbury festival, it’s been announced. The band will perform on the Avalon Stage on the final day of the event, which runs from June 25-27. Read more >>
The Strokes performed together for the first time in almost four years at a secret show in London tonight (June 9). Appearing under the band name Venison, the New York band played a greatest hits set to a crowd of less than 500 fans at Dingwalls. Read more >>
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Thom Yorke has compared the mainstream music industry to a “sinking ship” and advised up-and-coming musicians to try and make it on their own. The Radiohead frontman is reported to have made the comments in an interview for a new school textbook about citizenship studies. 
Gary Numan and Slipknot’s Corey Taylor have been added to the line-up for the Sonisphere festival. General Fiasco, Turbowolf and Don Broco have also been added to the bill. 
Pete Doherty painted the walls of an Ibiza hotel room with his own blood earlier this month, reports said. The Babyshambles star is said to have left his mark after performing a solo gig at Ibiza Rocks. 
Professor Green has announced details of a UK tour, set to get underway in Cambridge on October 8. The jaunt will also include dates in Sheffield (October 9), Manchester (14) and Cardiff (17). 
Lady Gaga is set to pose nude for Playboy, according to reports. The singer is said to have decided to appear in the magazine because it will help her “grow as an artist”. 
Athlete are set to embark on a nationwide UK tour this winter in support their upcoming singles collection. The jaunt will see the band play 13 dates, starting in Liverpool on November 16. 
We Are Scientists have released an unofficial England World Cup song. The US band originally recorded ‘Goal! England’ for Radio 1, but following calls from fans they have now re-recorded an extended version. 
Jay-Z and Tinchy Stryder have launched a new company aimed at helping rising music stars. Takeover Roc Nation is an amalgamation of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Stryder’s Takeover management firm. 
The View will play a warm-up gig ahead of their appearance at T in the Park in Scotland, it’s been announced. The Dundee band will perform at Ironworks in Inverness on July 7. 
Kanye West played three gigs in Chicago on Tuesday (June 8) - his 33rd birthday. The rapper performed at three schools as part of The Kanye West Foundation’s annual Stay in School event. 
The Wu-Tang Clan have announced details of two UK gigs in August. The hip-hop collective will play the Academy in Manchester on August 4 and London’s Brixton Academy on August 5. 
Darwin Deez has announced details of a nationwide UK tour. The US singer will play fifteen dates, starting in Manchester on October 12. 
Katy Perry has apparently criticised the video for Lady Gaga’s new single ‘Alejandro’. Perry appeared to describe the video as “blasphemous” shortly after it debuted yesterday. 
Fans of Michael Jackson will be given limited access to the Los Angeles cemetery where he was laid to rest. Visitors to Forest Lawn will be able to pay their respects on the first anniversary of the star’s death on June 25. 
Keane will play a surprise acoustic set at this month’s Glastonbury festival, it’s been announced. The band will perform on the Avalon Stage on the final day of the event, which runs from June 25-27. 
The Strokes performed together for the first time in almost four years at a secret show in London tonight (June 9). Appearing under the band name Venison, the New York band played a greatest hits set to a crowd of less than 500 fans at Dingwalls.