Miocene lose bassist, accept auditions...
Miocene have parted company with their bassist, Alex.»
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Hot Hot Heat go acoustic
Returning on-edge crew Hot Hot Heat have announced plans to release a five song acoustic EP.»
Mystery Jets do new single; Epworth gets label
Mad crazy brilliant band The Mystery Jets release their second single ‘On My Feet’ through Good & Evil on 6th June.»
Smog releases new LP and does tour
Smog comes up with the newly recorded goods once again...»
Arty Charty: UK top 75 dissected
Hello there. As we ensconse ourselves into the late-Spring joys of May, we're sitting with expectation looking at the charts, waiting to see what summery affairs are available, trying to guess which trance-pop-house-lite anthem will be driving us f**king mental until October.»
Ozzy Osbourne diagnosed with Parkin Syndrome
Black Sabbath frontman and general global superstar, Ozzy Osbourne has been diagnosed with Parkin Syndrome, a hereditary condition that affects the nervous system.»
Beeb announces Ian Curtis day
Digital station, BBC Radio 6, has announced an Ian Curtis day on Wednesday, 18th May. There will also be a screening of a documentary and footage on the day in Manchester.»
NME editor wins an award?!
Conor has commented, "I'm flabbergasted but tremendously pleased. This really is a victory for the whole team around NME. The judges mentioned NME's speed of response and that's something you can only achieve by everyone working together." »
Bossbucks! Springsteen banned in US coffee dens
Another only in America story... The Boss' new record hasn't gone down so well with Starbucks.»
Transplants ready record number 2
Transplants release record no.2.»
Happy emoticon! Weezer debut LP in MySpace
In proof that geekery will rule the earth, it's been reported that Weezer's first album in three years, 'Make Believe' will debut on MySpace.»
British Sea Power too wet for America? + Brakes news!
British Sea Busy!»
The Independent pick top 10 venues - what're yours?
Broadsheets do a venue list. The Independent have produced a list of the ten best rock music venues...»
A Month in Records: April 2005
Late spring! Such a glorious time; new hope, new love, new records to buy. And April indeed presented a veritable bouquet of top recorded delights. There were American legends, returning indie heroes, poetic soothsayers and everything else inbetween. here's a selection of April items to mull over...»
The Black Eyed Peas ditch their pod
Reports across the Pond have suggested that The Black Eyed Peas are planning to release solo records once the group's forthcoming album is done and dusted.»
Ratings Reader: Movements in the top.75
Chart information...»
Cool indie band Linkin Park take on the man
Heavy-rocking Muthas, Linkin Park, have thrown their toys out of the corporate pram in response to a proposed flotation by its record label, Warner Music Group.»
Radiohead unleash digital back catalogue - for charidy
In a heart-gladdening move, Radiohead have announced that they will offer their whole back catalogue to charity download site War Child Music.»
Ex-Slint man, Pajo to release solo LP
David Pajo is to release a new album, called 'Pajo' on Domino.»
Art Brut attacked by grime crew
Art Brut go grime...»
Darkness man records solo LP
In something of a what-the-heck-went-on-here event, red top rag, The Sun, claims that The Darkness' frontman, Justin Hawkins is to release a solo record in June called 'British Wail'.»
Save CBGB's
Word has reached DiS that New York's famous CBGB's is threatened with closure.»
Ryan Adams: Glasto, UK gigs and new LP
Ryan Adams has confirmed his appearance at this year's Glastonbury Festival, as well as adding a trio of UK dates following.»
Maximo Park man loses note book - asks for your help
Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith has launched an appeal to fans and general people alike after losing his bag at a gig at Northumbria University on Monday.»
Glasto tickets on sale for Sunday: Locals only...
Glastonbury organisers have been granted permission by Mendip council to sell an extra 3,000 tickets for the Sunday at this year's festival.»
Imbruglia: Rubbish warbling? I should Coco...
A report in redtop reader, the Daily Mirror, tells of how Supergrass drummer Danny Goffey heckled Aussie songstress Natalie Imbruglia as she performed a short set for Virgin Radio last week.»
Billy Corgan announces UK solo date
Musical megalomaniacal genius, Billy Corgan, will play a one-off solo date at the London Forum on June 15th.»
Nck Cave and the BS' announce one-off date
Dark lords of mirth, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced one-off show on 25th August 2005 at Alexandra Palace, London.»
SFA do Bestival, British Sea Power too
Isle of Wight's alternative to the usual festival, Bestival, have announced those venerable festival heroes, Super Furry Animals are to headline the event.»
Shambling along: Pete & co. do Homelands and Glasto
Peter Doherty's Babyshambles are totting up the festival appearances this year, having confirmed dates at Homelands and Glastonbury.»