Month: April 2011

On Wednesday rock legends Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters Dave Grohl and Pat Smear surprised fans during an encore at a Mike Watt and The Missingmen’s gig in Seattle. The trio jumped on stage at the Triple Door venue and treated everyone to an extended jam of…

In his short-lived but extraordinary life, Buddy Holly left behind a body of work so enthralling, his enduring influence is nearly impossible to overstate. The melodic joy and fierce independent streak at the core of his artistry is profoundly felt on Rave On Buddy Holly, a 19-song collection of indelible…

The English do not know how to do summer. Sad, but true. We give it a go, with open-toe sandals, knotted handkerchiefs, flowery shirts and cocktails with those little paper umbrellas…but then a band like Best Coast hop over for a tour date or two and show us how it’s…

Carl Barat has cast further doubt on the continuation of The Libertines‘ reunion which began with a hugely successful appearance at last year’s Reading/Leeds festival, saying any future projects for the group ‘might not happen’. Related news: The Libertines preview All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade LP with Shiver The …

U2 have signalled their intention to ensure elements of their familiar ambitious, big budget live productions will not be lost when they make their long awaited debut on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage in June. Related news: Review: U2 live at The Sphere, Las Vegas…

ASIWYFA: Tony, Rory, Johnny & Chris Irish instrumentalists And So I Watch You From Afar have made their new album ‘Gangs‘ available to stream and download digitally on Bandcamp. Related news:…

Sir Paul McCartney will re-issue expanded editions of two solo albums, 1970’s ‘McCartney‘ and 1980’s ‘McCartney II‘, on June 13th. Related news:…

Actress Kate Hudson has confirmed she is engaged to Muse star Matt Bellamy during an interview on the US’ Today Show. Related news:…

Dance/rock legends The Prodigy are to release a new live CD/DVD of their acclaimed Warrior’s Dance show, which was filmed at the Milton Keynes Bowl last July. Related news: Iron And Wine set new album Light Verse for release in April Review: J Mascis – What Do We Do Now…

As the media build up goes into overdrive this week ahead of Friday’s royal wedding, one man who has rather unsurprisingly said he won’t be tuning in is former Smiths frontman Morrissey. Related news:…

Roger Daltrey, the iconic lead singer of The Who, will perform The Who’s legendary rock opera ‘Tommy‘ from start to finish at selected shows throughout the UK this summer. Related news:…

Kasabian will release the follow up to ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum‘ in October, according to a record label spokesperson. Related news:…

London’s White Lies will be kicking off a headlining spring run of stateside dates this May with a Late Show with David Letterman performance on May 16. The 7 city tour which follows is in support of their critically acclaimed sophomore release, Ritual. Related news: Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker confirms …

After making fans wait over five years for new album ‘Angles‘, The Strokes are already making up for lost time and have begun putting together ideas for a fifth studio record. Related news:…

Britpop band Shed Seven will embark on a lengthy UK tour this winter, which will centre around their 1996 second album ‘A Maximum High‘. Related news: Madness to tour the US for first time since 2012…

Former X-Ray Spex singer Poly Styrene has died at the age of 53 after suffering from cancer. Related news:…