August 13th, 2012

We Are Augustines will release the double A-side single ‘Book Of James/Philadelphia‘ next month ahead of a September-October UK tour.

Upcoming songwriter Jake Bugg has today unveiled the details of his hotly-anticipated debut album.

While there were plenty of British bands present and correct at the London Olympics’ closing ceremony last night (August 12th), one band not in attendance was Kasabian, and the band’s guitarist Serge Pizzorno has said he believes that was a mistake on the part of Danny Boyle.

Popstar Rihanna claimed the number one spot on the UK Album Chart yesterday (August 12th) with the lowest amount of sales since Millward Brown began collecting data for the Official Charts Company in 1994, reports Music Week.

Carl Barat has revealed The Libertines turned down an invitation to perform live at yesterday’s London Olympics closing ceremony.

The Gaslight Anthem have moved back to the top of the UK Record Store Chart this week with their recent ‘Handwritten‘ album.

The Who and Blur were among the British bands helping to bring the 2012 London Olympic Games to a close last night (August 12th).