The Cribs’ Gary and Ryan Jarman watched Kate Nash as she launched her second album ‘My Best Friend Is You’ at HMV Oxford Circus in London yesterday (April 19). Arriving onstage just after 5pm, Nash was also watched at the intimate gig by fans, family and producer Bernard Butler. Read more >>

Stevie Wonder has announced details a one-off arena gig in Manchester. The veteran singer will perform at the MEN on June 29. Read more >>

Coldplay have “millions” of ideas for songs on their new album, it has emerged. The band are currently working on the follow-up to 2008’s ‘Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends’ at their London studio. Read more >>

Prince has been confirmed as the latest headline act for Roskilde Festival this July. The pint-sized pop hero's rare slot at the festival will be his first performance in Denmark for over eight years. Read more >>

Columbian popstress Shakira has been added to this summer's Glastonbury line-up. The 33-year-old singer will perform on The Pyramid Stage on the Saturday afternoon (June 26th). Read more >>

Patti Smith heads the line-up at this summer’s Serpentine Sessions in London’s Hyde Park. The punk rock veteran is due to top the bill on the second night (June 29) of the three-day event. Read more >>

Lily Allen and Dizzee Rascal lead the nominations for the 55th Ivor Novello Awards with two nods each. Allen’s ‘The Fear’ has been shortlisted for Best Song Musically and Lyrically alongside The Leisure Society and Patch William. Read more >>

Mt Desolation, the side-project of Keane’s Tim Rice-Oxley, have announced details of their debut London gig. The band, which also features Keane’s live bassist Jesse Quin, will play The Luminaire on June 4. Read more >>

Doves and The Coral are set to headline this summer’s Kendal Calling festival, it’s been announced. The event takes place at Lowther Deer Park in The Lake District from July 30-August 1. Read more >>

Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling and Tindersticks have been added to the line-up for this summer’s Green Man festival. Other new additions to the bill include Efterklang, The Besnard Lakes and Johnny Flynn. Read more >>

Sigur Ros star Jonsi has announced details of a new UK tour, due to get under way in Bristol on September 1. The jaunt will also see the singer perform in Glasgow (September 5), Manchester (6) and Birmingham (9). Read more >>

Noel Gallagher has asked the Crouch End Festival Chorus to appear on his debut solo album, it’s been reported. The former Oasis guitarist’s manager is understood to have approached the choir’s conductor with the request. Read more >>

Gang Starr rapper Guru has died following a battle with cancer, it’s been reported. The MC, real name Keith Elam, is understood to have passed away on Monday (April 19). He was 43. Read more >>

Kylie Minogue has revealed details about her new album in a special announcement on her website. 'Aphrodite', the singer’s eleventh studio record, is due to be released on July 5. Read more >>

The Coral, The Feeling and The Big Pink have been added to the line-up for this summer’s Latitude festival in Somerset. Other new additions to the bill include Black Mountain, The Strange Boys and Tokyo Police Club. Read more >>

Paris Hilton and Damon Albarn spoke about street artist Banksy at the Coachella festival in Los Angeles, according to reports. Hilton is said to have cornered Albarn backstage following Gorillaz’ headlining set on Sunday (April 18). Read more >>

James have announced details of December UK tour, which gets underway with two dates in London. The band will play the Hammersmith Apollo on December 9 and Brixton Academy on December 10. Read more >>

The Coral have announced details about their new album, entitled ‘Butterfly House’. The record, which is due to be released on July 12, was recorded in London and Liverpool with producer John Leckie. Read more >>

LCD Soundsystem's UK tour starting this week will still go ahead thanks to a monumental effort from the band. James Murphy and co. flew into Madrid from New York this morning – one of the few cities in Europe currently unaffected by the Icelandic volcano ash – and now face a lengthy drive to the UK. Read more >>

Steve Mason is streaming his new album online ahead of its physical release next month. Fans can listen to ‘Boys Outside’, which was produced by Mason and Richard X, on the singer’s official website. Read more >>

Green Day have revealed that they were moved to tears by their musical American Idiot. The band’s bassist Mike Dirnt said the group became emotional as they watched rehearsals for the Broadway production. Read more >>

Barenaked Ladies have announced details of an autumn UK & ireland tour in support of their eleventh studio album 'All In Good Time'. The Canadian pop-rockers release the record on Raisin’ Records/EMI in the UK on April 26th and follow it with a 13 date tour around the UK kicking off at Bristol Colston Hall on September 9th. Read more >>

Band Of Horses are giving away another track from their stunning new album 'Infinite Arms' as a free download. Simply head over to their official website bandofhorses.com right now and you can download a copy of album opener 'Factory'. Read more >>

Santana have announced details of their first UK shows in two years for this autumn. Carlos Santana and his band will play a trio of shows in London, Manchester and Newcastle at the start of October as part of their world tour. Read more >>

Aphex Twin has been added to the line-up for this summer’s Rockness festival in Scotland. The electro producer will headline the Goldenvoice Arena on the second day of the event, which runs from June 11-13. Read more >>