Artist Advice: Frank Turner & New Riot
Talking to eight artists at various levels in their careers, we've sought to find out just what it takes to make it in this business. This is the first edition of Artist Advice, where we ask Frank Turner and New Riot for their top tips for up-coming bands. Read More …
Olly Murs Talks About The Xtra Factor, Touring Asia and More
Olly Murs took over Amazon's Music Twitter account this morning for an hour, answering questions. Read More …
Classic Cuts: The Darkness - Permission To Land (2003)
After seeing The Darkness return to Manchester last night, we can't resist featuring them in this week's Classic Cuts. Read More …
The Special Guest Weekend Playlist #10: Suburban Legends' Favourite Party Tracks
This week, we've got our second Guest Weekend Playlist, courtersy of one of ska's best current acts, Suburban Legends. Read More …
Introducing: Birdy
Birdy (AKA Jasmine Van den Bogaerde) is proud to announce the full details of her debut album, now set for release on November 7th. Read More …
Listen: Disobedience: Chris T-T Sings A.A. Milne
Last month, Chris T-T released Disobedience, a collection of A.A. Milne's poems put to original music. It's a beautiful, charming album that captures the innocence of the source material. Read More …
Classic Cuts: Black Sabbath - Paranoid (1970)
If rumours are to be believed Black Sabbath will be announcing a reunion on Friday. This isn't fully confirmed, but why not celebrate early just in case with a look back at Paranoid, their second studio album? Read More …
Introducing: Noah Stewart
Noah Stewart has been building a fine reputation as a fast-rising operatic tenor, equally accomplished in interpreting such core roles as Don Jose in Carmen or Rodolfo in La Boheme or pioneering new roles in contemporary opera. Read More …
The Weekend Playlist #9: Cover Songs (Part Four)
Welcome to the ninth edition of The Weekend Playlist, our weekly mixtape with all the tracks linked by some kind of common theme. This week rounds off our four-part series looking at 50 of the best covers of all time. Read More …
Exclusive Video: Susan Boyle - Autumn Leaves
To celebrate Susan Boyle's much-anticipated third album, we've got an exclusive video of her singing 'Autumn Leaves', a Paolo Nutini and Jim Duguid song included on the new record. Read More …
Classic Cuts: My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade (2006)
My Chemical Romance have their share of critics, but they shocked the rock world with The Black Parade, a classic rock-inspired opera detailing the life and death of The Patient. Read More …
The Weekend Playlist #8: Cover Songs (Part 3)
We're back with a new edition of The Weekend Playlist, our weekly mixtape for your listening and reading pleasure. This week we're continuing our series looking at our 50 favourite cover songs, featuring the likes of Cee-Lo Green and Guns N' Roses. Read More …
Top 10 Bowling For Soup Songs
This afternoon Female First are heading to Manchester as Bowling For Soup return. To get ourselves in the BFS party mood, we're taking a look at 10 of their best tracks. Read More …
Classic Cuts: The Stone Roses (1989)
As everyone knows by now, The Stone Roses have proven that you really can never say never, giving us news of the most unlikely reunion in rock n' roll. Read More …
The Weekend Playlist #7: Cover Songs (Part Two)
This edition of The Weekend Playlist continues our series on some of the greatest covers of all time, from rock takes on classic tracks to songs you may have thought were the originals. Read More …
Classic Cuts: Steps - Gold: Greatest Hits (2001)
Steps have made it back to the top of the charts with the Ultimate Collection, almost a decade to the day since their last Greatest Hits was sitting at Number 1. Read More …
The Weekend Playlist #6: Cover Songs (Part 1 of 4)
Welcome back to The Weekend Playlist, where we provide a mix-tape of songs tied together with a certain theme. This week, we're kicking off a mini-series of 50 of our favourite cover songs of all time. Read More …
Introducing: Kina Grannis
Kina Grannis will release her debut album Stairwells in the UK through independent label partner, One Haven Music on 7th November 2011. Read More …
Classic Cuts: Weezer - Weezer (2001)
To pay tribute to Mikey Welsh, this week's Classic Cuts will look at Weezer's Green Album, which he recorded during his relatively short time with the band. Read More …
The Special Guest Weekend Playlist #5: Wretch 32's Favourite Rap Collaborations
This week, we've got chart-topping rapper Wretch 32, who recently hit Number 1 for his collaboration 'Don't Go', featuring Josh Kumra. To celebrate this, Wretch has given us his favourite rap collaborations, and a few words on each one. Read More …
Leona Lewis Talks New Album, X Factor And Her New Red Collar Campaign
Singer Leona Lewis reveals all about her new album, the US X Factor and her advice for this year’s home contestants as she takes time out of her schedule to lend her voice to the Red Collar campaign. Read More …
Videos: Olaf Hund
Olaf Hund returns after the release of his debut single I Wanna Be Your Ice-Cream with a new EP release consisting of 6 songs and 3 videos, released this week. Read More …
Classic Cuts: Robbie Williams - Life Thru A Lens
For this week's Classic Cuts, we're going back to 1997 for Robbie Williams' first solo album after his initial departure from Take That. Read More …
The Weekend Playlist #4: The Revival Tour
The Revival Tour was amazing when it rolled into Manchester on Wednesday, and we're trying to hold onto that night for a little longer. Read More …
