January 23rd, 2012

Noel Gallagher will receive the Godlike Genius prize at this year’s NME Awards, the publication has announced.

A version of Lana Del Rey‘s new single ‘Born To Die‘, remixed by Damon Albarn, has appeared online today.

The Arctic Monkeys have released a new video for the b-side of their forthcoming new single, which can be viewed below.

The Maccabees‘ exciting start to 2012 has continued today with the news they will play their largest UK headline show to date next June.

Pulp have added further US dates, and a Spanish gig, to their 2012 tour itinerary.

Neil Young has been speaking of his admiration for bands such as Mumford & Sons and My Morning Jacket, but has bemoaned the lack of sound quality in modern day recordings.

Reverend & The Makers will provide the principal support for Noel Gallagher‘s debut solo UK arena tour, it has been confirmed.

Elbow bass player Pete Turner has revealed the song which the band have written exclusively for the BBC’s coverage of this year’s London Olympics Games will receive its premiere in March.

Welsh rockers Lostprophets will support their forthcoming fifth album ‘Weapons‘ with an extensive UK tour due to begin in April.