February 16th, 2012

The Dandy Warhols have today confirmed the release date and tracklisting of their forthcoming new album.

Paul McCartney has revealed he and his fellow former Beatles bandmates discussed the possibility of a reunion, only for the plans to be curtailed as the desire for a return was never strong enough.

Metronomy will release a remixed version of their Mercury-nominated album ‘The English Riviera‘ in the US next month.

Digital album sales rocketed to the tune of 43% during last year when compared to 2010′s numbers, new figures released today show.

The Smokin’ Barrels may not be a band that you are entirely familiar with. That’s because they’re ridiculously young and are yet to unleash their first full album.

One person you will have heard of is Noel Gallagher – a man who is so impressed with this fresh bunch that he’s granted them the coveted support slot at his forthcoming gig at Newcastle Arena. The boys will feel right at home in the venue, having hailed from the north and already nailed a memorable gig at the 1000 strong Newcastle O2 Academy. They’ve been grafting on the local music scene since 2008 and with the release of their new EP ‘Mindless Self Indulgence‘, 2012 might just be the year they become a household name.

The Black Keys have recorded a track with the hotly-tipped British singer Michael Kiwanuka, reports BBC Newsbeat.

Morrissey‘s debut solo album ‘Viva Hate‘ will be re-released next month in a new remastered form.

After their long awaited reunion with Brian Wilson finally became a reality at the Grammy Awards earlier this week, The Beach Boys have now unveiled a large US tour to mark their 50th anniversary.

Kings Of Leon are ready to begin initial work on a new album ‘within the next six months’ following a tempestuous end to their ‘Come Around Sundown‘ touring campaign, according to the band’s drummer Nathan Followill.

The scale and volume of concerts held in London’s Hyde Park could be reduced after complaints from local residents over noise and disruption.