Taylor Swift is having an unbelievable week as she was nominated for 10 awards at the VMAs this week. However, this wasn’t all for her as she hopped on to her Instagram and shared details about her upcoming album with her fans. She also gave us a new track “The Archer” from the album this […]
Lady Gaga Performs at a Wedding Reception
Surprisingly, Lady Gaga has performed at a wedding for a business tycoon for one million US dollar. It wasn’t an American wedding and neither did some Chinese businessman paid such huge amount. It was a Russian tycoon who wanted the Mother Monster to give the reception to his guests. If you have been dreaming of having her […]
M.I.A. ‘/\/\/\Y/\’ – Album Review
In the five years since she released her debut album ‘Arular’, Mathangi ‘Maya’ Arulpragasam has gradually carved a niche for herself as the music scene’s foremost political artist. To be fair, though, she hasn’t got much mainstream competition for that particular title, unless I’m missing the subtle socio-political subtext in the works of Katy Perry […]
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds album plans confirmed…
Finally, after months of speculation and rumour, we finally know what Noel Gallagher’s future music plans entail. In a press conference in London today the former Oasis guitarist and chief song-writer announced his new album will not quite be a solo album and will be released under the name of his new band, Noel […]
Albums out in July
Summer is finally here, and there’s some big albums coming your way to help soundtrack the long and sunny days of July. Here’s my pick of the best albums coming out this month – which ones are you looking forward to hearing? 7 July Jay-Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail New Order – Live at […]
Spotify and Virgin team up to offer TV music streaming…
Music streaming site Spotify has joined forces with Virgin Media to provide a TV based music service. The Spotify service is to be integrated into Virgin’s existing digital system and will be charged at the same subscription rates as the current Spotify package. Spotify’s Andreas Liffgarden said of the deal: “By teaming up with […]
Watch: Video for Muse’s Olympic song ‘Survival’
When it was revealed that the official London 2012 Olympics song would be a Muse song, I wasn’t sure what I thought. Now the official video for ‘Survival’ has been released and I now know exactly what I think – this is a very naff idea! Here’s the video: Not only is the song stubbornly […]
Top 50 songs of 2013 so far (25-1)
Having explored the bottom 25 of the year so far, here are my quarter-century of the best songs in 2013 this year. Do you agree or disagree with my selection? Post your thoughts below. 25. Loveable Rogues – ‘What A Night‘ Released: April A catchy slice of summery pop from the BGT runners-up. With a […]
Julian Casablancas says new Strokes album is still not ready
The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has told BBC’s 6 Music that the bands new album is ‘almost half-way done’. The follow-up to 2006’s underwhelming ‘First Impressions of Earth’ was previously reported to have been completed, with drummer Fab Moretti saying they hoped to have the as yet untitled album out by this September. This contradiction […]
Pink Floyd to release new album ‘The Endless River’ in October
Prog-rock legends Pink Floyd have confirmed they will release an album of new material in October called The Endless River. It’s not technically a ‘new’ album as it was recorded in 1994, but it’s the nearest to a new album we’re ever likely to get from the Floyd. The news was revealed last night by […]