January 19th, 2012

Comedian-turned-actor Russell Brand is to interview Ringo Starr for Sirius XM Radio as the former Beatles drummer gears up for the release of a new album, it has been announced.

London newcomers Tribes have said they were content to leave ‘loads of little mistakes’ on their debut album ‘Baby‘ to ensure the original spirit of their recording sessions was maintained on the final mix.

AIM, the trade body which represents the UK’s network of independent labels, has moved to put pressure on the government to open a review into the proposed sale of EMI to Universal and Sony, Music Week reports.

The Horrors frontman Faris Badwan has been accused of punching a fan at a recent gig in Liverpool, though a band spokesman has insisted the incident amounted to nothing more than ‘a clip round the ear’.

A press conference to promote the release of Paul McCartney‘s new album ‘Kisses On The Bottom‘ will be streamed live on the former Beatles legend’s official website from 4pm (GMT) today (January 19th).

Taken from Django Django’s forthcoming debut album

The Big Pink‘s Robbie Furze has said the duo feel they have made a step up to ‘the next level’ on their second album ‘Future This‘.

The Horrors have unveiled a series of US gigs for next April.

Coldplay and Rihanna will perform together at next month’s Grammy Awards, the pop superstar has revealed on Twitter.