Month: March 2014

It’s likely, halfway through 1994 as one continued the incessant touring trail after finally completing work on his band’s debut album, and the other came to an agreement which would see him adopt the mantle of leader of the Labour Party, that Noel Gallagher and Tony Blair had never even…

Bastille have been revealed to be overall the most popular artist on Spotify in the UK’s major towns and cities. Related news:…

The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr. performs solo in New York, 2014 (Photo: Paul Bachmann for Live4ever Media Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has given a brief update on the band’s future plans ahead of what could be an even briefer return to the live stage at the Governors Ball event in…

Jimi Goodwin‘s thoughts are turning towards a second solo album after the release of his ‘Odludek‘ debut last week. Related news:…

The Cure played two massive 45-song sets over the weekend as this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust concerts drew to a close. Related news:…

Black Sabbath and Neil Young & Crazy Horse will both headline the second British Summer Time Festival when it kicks off in London’s Hyde Park later this year. Related news:…

Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey‘s first collaborative album ‘Going Back Home‘ has gone straight in at number one on this week’s UK Record Store Chart. Related news: Bill Ryder-Jones, Marika Hackman among highest new entries on UK Record Store Chart Black Grape, Green Day among highest new entries …

In case the curious rookie listener, who hasn’t been exposed to this trio before, is wondering: Band Of Skulls don’t create plastic pop tunes. So turn back, now, if that is what’s desired, for in no uncertain terms do this band make anything close to an apology for their take…

The final New Tunes Guide of March arrives today with highlights from Vigo Thieves and Omi Palone. Glasgow’s Vigo Thieves had their new single ‘This Love’ released on vinyl, special limited edition CD and download at the start of this month. “We thought it would suit the song and it…

Kate Bush has said she is ‘overwhelmed’ after tickets for a residency at London’s Eventim Hammersmith Apollo later this year – her first series of live UK shows since way back in 1979 – sold out in just 15 minutes this morning (March 28th). Related news:…

Coldplay live in NYC (Photo: Paul Bachmann for Live4ever Media) Coldplay, Damon Albarn, Elbow and The Black Keys are some of the acts who have signed up to appear on the latest series of Later…With Jools Holland when it kicks off on the BBC later this month. Related…

Bookmakers Paddy Power have made Metallica the new favourites to headline this year’s Glastonbury Festival. Related news: Pixies, Modest Mouse announce second co-headline North American tour The Howlers confirm details of debut album What You’ve Got To Lose To Win It All Noel Gallagher, Jamie T to headline Y Not …

In recent days and weeks, popular music has seen two heavyweight mainstays alter their sound greatly. Coldplay’s latest release, ‘Magic’, barely relates to the ‘Parachutes‘ days for its Clubland feel and, perhaps even more strangely, The Black Keys’ ‘Fever’ contrasts the raw tones of ‘Thickfreakness‘ by…

As they continue to chip away at the follow-up to last year’s raucously entertaining debut ‘180‘, Palma Violets have laid out plans for a tour of the UK and Ireland next month. Related news: The Magic Gang announce farewell tour of the UK…

Johnny Marr (Photo: Andy Crossland for Live4ever Media) Johnny Marr has said the broken hand he suffered earlier this month hasn’t delayed work on his second solo album with a September release expected. “I think I’ve got all the songs written now,” Marr explained in NME. Related news:…

Re-issue! Re-package! Re-package! Re-evaluate the songs, Double-pack with a photograph, Extra track (and a tacky badge). The Smiths, ‘Paint a Vulgar Picture‘, 1987 The recent announcement that Oasis‘ ‘Definitely Maybe‘ is to be re-issued sparked a debate which has been running for years amongst consumers and artists alike;…