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April 27, 2010
 Liam and Noel Gallagher are both working with their former Oasis bandmates on their respective solo material, according to reports. Guitarist Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell have refused to take sides with either brother following the band’s split last year. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Damon Albarn has revealed that he is writing an opera about the Elizabethan John Dee. The Blur star is working on the project with Watchmen writer Alan Moore and Gorillaz collaborator Jamie Hewlett. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 The Kills are three quarters of the way through recording their new album, singer Alison Mosshart has revealed. Mosshart said the duo were progressing well with the follow-up to 2008’s ‘Midnight Boom’, but that sessions had been put on hold so she can tour with side-project The Dead Weather. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Biffy Clyro have announced details of a UK arena tour, which gets underway in Aberdeen on November 25. The band’s first ever arena jaunt also includes date in Glasgow (November 26), Hull (29) and Plymouth (30). Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Weezer bassist Scott Shriner has revealed that they are working on new material. Shriner said each band member was involved in the sessions, but refused to divulge any more details. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Idlewild have announced plans to go on hiatus, blaming a lack of “demand” for their music. The Scottish group are set to take a break at the end of their current gig schedule, which concludes at Dunfermline’s Velocity on May 1. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Wheatus have announced details of a new UK tour to coincide with their 10th anniversary. The seven-date jaunt kicks off in Bristol on June 8, and also includes dates in Liverpool (10) and Birmingham (15). Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 M.I.A has unveiled the tracklisting for her new album via Twitter. The singer posted a picture of the songlist on the micro-blogging website and called for fans to come up with a title. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 These New Puritans, School Of Seven Bells and Rox have been added to the line-up for this summer’s Latitude festival. Other new additions to the bill include Angus & Julia Stone, Frightened Rabbit and Villagers. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Shed Seven have announced details of two UK tour dates ahead of their summer festival appearances. The gigs take place at Liverpool Academy on July 8 and the Islington Academy in London on August 20. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Metric will play a second gig in London next month, it’s been announced. The gig, at Koko on May 23, is in addition to their already sold-out show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire on May 24. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has accused David Cameron of being a phony Smiths fans. The Conservative leader has previously spoken of his admiration for the Manchester band, saying he enjoyed their “gloomy music”. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Eminem has unveiled the title of the first single to be taken from his new album, ‘Recovery’. The rapper revealed the title in a simple post on Twitter, which said: “I’m ‘Not Afraid’.” Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 YouTube has removed the controversial video for M.I.A’s new song ‘Born Free’. The nine-minute video, which debuted at the weekend, features graphic scenes of execution and sex. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 American Idiot, the musical adaptation of Green Day’s career, is dominating at the box office on Broadway. The show took $777,860 in its opening week - up more than $300,000 on the previous week’s preview takings. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Rox has announced details about her debut album ‘Memoirs’, which is released on June 7. The 21-year-old singer’s record was co-written with friend Al Shux, who was behind Jay-Z’s ‘Empire State Of Mind’. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Amy Winehouse has been hospitalised following a fall at her home in London. The singer is being treated at a private clinic for bruised ribs and a cut above her eye, her spokesman said. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 Bombay Bicycle Club have announced details of a series of summer acoustic dates across the UK. The band will play seven gigs, starting in Manchester on July 12. Read more >> |
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April 27, 2010
 She & Him have upgraded their upcoming gig at London’s ULU to a bigger venue. The show, in support of new album ‘Volume Two’, will now take place at Shepherd’s Bush Empire on May 10. Read more >> |
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Liam and Noel Gallagher are both working with their former Oasis bandmates on their respective solo material, according to reports. Guitarist Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell have refused to take sides with either brother following the band’s split last year. 
Damon Albarn has revealed that he is writing an opera about the Elizabethan John Dee. The Blur star is working on the project with Watchmen writer Alan Moore and Gorillaz collaborator Jamie Hewlett. 
The Kills are three quarters of the way through recording their new album, singer Alison Mosshart has revealed. Mosshart said the duo were progressing well with the follow-up to 2008’s ‘Midnight Boom’, but that sessions had been put on hold so she can tour with side-project The Dead Weather. 
Biffy Clyro have announced details of a UK arena tour, which gets underway in Aberdeen on November 25. The band’s first ever arena jaunt also includes date in Glasgow (November 26), Hull (29) and Plymouth (30). 
Weezer bassist Scott Shriner has revealed that they are working on new material. Shriner said each band member was involved in the sessions, but refused to divulge any more details. 
Idlewild have announced plans to go on hiatus, blaming a lack of “demand” for their music. The Scottish group are set to take a break at the end of their current gig schedule, which concludes at Dunfermline’s Velocity on May 1. 
Wheatus have announced details of a new UK tour to coincide with their 10th anniversary. The seven-date jaunt kicks off in Bristol on June 8, and also includes dates in Liverpool (10) and Birmingham (15). 
M.I.A has unveiled the tracklisting for her new album via Twitter. The singer posted a picture of the songlist on the micro-blogging website and called for fans to come up with a title. 
These New Puritans, School Of Seven Bells and Rox have been added to the line-up for this summer’s Latitude festival. Other new additions to the bill include Angus & Julia Stone, Frightened Rabbit and Villagers. 
Shed Seven have announced details of two UK tour dates ahead of their summer festival appearances. The gigs take place at Liverpool Academy on July 8 and the Islington Academy in London on August 20. 
Metric will play a second gig in London next month, it’s been announced. The gig, at Koko on May 23, is in addition to their already sold-out show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire on May 24. 
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has accused David Cameron of being a phony Smiths fans. The Conservative leader has previously spoken of his admiration for the Manchester band, saying he enjoyed their “gloomy music”. 
Eminem has unveiled the title of the first single to be taken from his new album, ‘Recovery’. The rapper revealed the title in a simple post on Twitter, which said: “I’m ‘Not Afraid’.” 
YouTube has removed the controversial video for M.I.A’s new song ‘Born Free’. The nine-minute video, which debuted at the weekend, features graphic scenes of execution and sex. 
American Idiot, the musical adaptation of Green Day’s career, is dominating at the box office on Broadway. The show took $777,860 in its opening week - up more than $300,000 on the previous week’s preview takings. 
Rox has announced details about her debut album ‘Memoirs’, which is released on June 7. The 21-year-old singer’s record was co-written with friend Al Shux, who was behind Jay-Z’s ‘Empire State Of Mind’. 
Amy Winehouse has been hospitalised following a fall at her home in London. The singer is being treated at a private clinic for bruised ribs and a cut above her eye, her spokesman said. 
Bombay Bicycle Club have announced details of a series of summer acoustic dates across the UK. The band will play seven gigs, starting in Manchester on July 12. 
She & Him have upgraded their upcoming gig at London’s ULU to a bigger venue. The show, in support of new album ‘Volume Two’, will now take place at Shepherd’s Bush Empire on May 10.