Month: November 2010

Pete Doherty has revealed his recent reconciliation with Libertines bandmate Carl Barat could lead to the pair working together on his new Babyshambles album. Related news: The Libertines to play Brighton Beach concert this summer The Libertines announce autumn UK and Ireland tour…

Bright Eyes have revealed details of their new studio album ‘The People’s Key‘, which will be released on February 14th, 2011, and have also announced two live shows in New York and London. Related news:…

In my not so humble opinion, Jack White is responsible for creating some of the most inspired music of the 21st century. He also happens to be one of the hardest working musicians in rock n roll at the moment. Whether he’s playing under the guise of the White Stripes,…

Already the subject of much industry hype before they’d barely had time to build a website, you might forgive Slough-based rising stars Brother (Leonard Newell, Josh Ward, Samuel Jackson, Frank Colucci) for attempting to avoid the tag of the ‘next big thing’. Not a bit of it. “We’re going to…

Manic Street Preachers are to release their new single ‘Some Kind Of Nothingness‘ on December 6th via Columbia Records. Related news: Manic Street Preachers announce 20th anniversary reissue of Lifeblood…

In today’s Soundbites, our weekly take on news, reviews and tabloid gossip, Bob Geldof slags off his biggest hit, Cheryl Cole is set to be unleashed on America and we take a look at Cold War Kids’ new track. There’s news of the midweek UK charts, while Courtney Love is…

Paul Weller has landed the coveted Uncut Album Of The Year prize, beating acts such as Gorillaz and Arcade Fire to the top award. Related news:…

Britain’s latest ‘Big Freeze’, a snowfall can’t be anything else these days, has forced singer-songwriter Laura Marling to cancel her scheduled gig in Aberdeen, Scotland tonight (Nov 29th). Related news:…

There’s plenty of competition amongst the rich glitterati who call the Hollywood Hills their home, but according to Greg Olliver, co-director of the upcoming documentary film Lemmy, Ozzy Osbourne has the grandest home of any rock star currently residing in Los Angeles. Related news: Iron And Wine set new …

Editors have announced their plans to begin work on a new album next year via a post on their official website. Related news:…

26/11/2010 Queercore screamo thrashpunk. Late arrivals have rarely been so extreme. I’m not talking about the headlining horses from Leeds nor openers Young Legionnaire who I’d missed, but New Yorkers Gay for Johnny Depp, who’s reputation for both anarchy and ambiguity precedes them tonight. Anyone here for a casual pint…

Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie has said he hopes Beady Eye, the band formed by ex-Oasis members following Noel Gallagher‘s walkout in August 2009, will be a huge success, but has admitted he is yet to hear any of the band’s new material. Related news:…

Start your week right here as Live4ever’s music collection offers you all the weekend’s chart news, our pick of the week’s new releases, and you can also plan your next seven days with our UK Gig Guide where you will find tickets for some of the best shows currently going…

There’s always that question of whether material recorded in the airtight assurance of the studio can really seize what’s great about the band when they’re onstage. With the ‘Cold, Hard Walls‘ EP, The Rupture Dogs of Belfast and Newcastle, County Down have nailed a teeming, breathless assault of unapologetic rock’n’roll,…

Original Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason has explained the reasons behind his avoidance of a recent charity event which saw his fellow bandmates Roger Waters and David Gilmour performing a small selection of Pink Floyd classics. Related news:…

Glasvegas are to mark their return to the live scene with a series of low-key Scottish shows due to take place in January. Related news: The Magic Gang announce farewell tour of the UK…