Kate Nash is experimenting with a new punk sound for her second album, a well placed source has told Gigwise. The singer, who shot to fame last year with her piano-laced debut ‘House Of Bricks’, is understood to be in the process of recording demos. Read more >>
Dizzee Rascal has recorded a new song dedicated to a close friend who committed suicide some years back. The award-winning British rapper is releasing the song, entitled ‘Dean’, as a video download on May 19. Read more >>
A video which shows former Beatle John Lennon talking about putting LSD in President Nixon’s tea is set to become the focus of major US court battle. Massachusetts-based World Wide Video, who claim to own the nine hours of footage, have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono. Read more >>
U2 Guitarist The Edge has revealed that the band are starting to get serious about their as-yet-untitled new album. As previously reported, the band have been recording the LP at their home studio in Dublin alongside Brian Eno. Read more >>
My Bloody Valentine will make their first performance in the United States for 16 years at the inaugural All Tomorrow’s Parties in New York, it’s been announced. The new leg of the festival will take place at Kutshers Country Club in Monticello York from September 19th-21st. Read more >>
Tom Meighan, frontman of Kasabian, has started talking to a replica of ET. The singer, who purchased the statue last year for £10,000, tells the Sun that he only does it when he’s “really out of my mind”. Read more >>
Richie Sambora, the guitarist in Bon Jovi, has been sentenced to three years probation for driving under the influence of alcohol. A second charge against the guitarist, who wasn’t present at the hearing in California, was dropped after he pleaded no contest. Read more >>
Amy Winehouse has been voted the ultimate heroine by youngsters in the United Kingdom. Pete Doherty, who was jailed two weeks ago for breaking his probation order, was the second most popular ultimate hero among people under the age of 25. Read more >>
US rapper Jay-Z and his long term girlfriend Beyonce Knowles are now officially husband and wife after filing for a marriage licence. According to a New York town clerk, the couple, who have been romatically linked since 2002, filed for the licence last Friday. Read more >>
Babyshambles drummer Adam Ficek has revealed that the band have an albums worth of demos ready for Pete Doherty when he is released from prison. Speaking exclusively to Gigwise, Ficek said that the new material was already completed before Doherty was jailed two weeks ago for breaking his probation order. Read more >>
Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has revealed that the band will spend this summer working on tracks for their third album. Speaking to the BBC 6 Music, Turner said that the group had already recorded six songs in January that they had “been playing on tour”. Read more >>
The Strokes have revealed that they are on the verge of beginning work on their fourth album. Writing on the band’s official website, bassist Nikolai Fraiture said: "I'd like to say that I'm still looking very forward to a fourth album release. Read more >>
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Kate Nash is experimenting with a new punk sound for her second album, a well placed source has told Gigwise. The singer, who shot to fame last year with her piano-laced debut ‘House Of Bricks’, is understood to be in the process of recording demos. 
Dizzee Rascal has recorded a new song dedicated to a close friend who committed suicide some years back. The award-winning British rapper is releasing the song, entitled ‘Dean’, as a video download on May 19. 
A video which shows former Beatle John Lennon talking about putting LSD in President Nixon’s tea is set to become the focus of major US court battle. Massachusetts-based World Wide Video, who claim to own the nine hours of footage, have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono. 
U2 Guitarist The Edge has revealed that the band are starting to get serious about their as-yet-untitled new album. As previously reported, the band have been recording the LP at their home studio in Dublin alongside Brian Eno. 
My Bloody Valentine will make their first performance in the United States for 16 years at the inaugural All Tomorrow’s Parties in New York, it’s been announced. The new leg of the festival will take place at Kutshers Country Club in Monticello York from September 19th-21st. 
Tom Meighan, frontman of Kasabian, has started talking to a replica of ET. The singer, who purchased the statue last year for £10,000, tells the Sun that he only does it when he’s “really out of my mind”. 
Richie Sambora, the guitarist in Bon Jovi, has been sentenced to three years probation for driving under the influence of alcohol. A second charge against the guitarist, who wasn’t present at the hearing in California, was dropped after he pleaded no contest. 
Amy Winehouse has been voted the ultimate heroine by youngsters in the United Kingdom. Pete Doherty, who was jailed two weeks ago for breaking his probation order, was the second most popular ultimate hero among people under the age of 25. 
US rapper Jay-Z and his long term girlfriend Beyonce Knowles are now officially husband and wife after filing for a marriage licence. According to a New York town clerk, the couple, who have been romatically linked since 2002, filed for the licence last Friday. 
Babyshambles drummer Adam Ficek has revealed that the band have an albums worth of demos ready for Pete Doherty when he is released from prison. Speaking exclusively to Gigwise, Ficek said that the new material was already completed before Doherty was jailed two weeks ago for breaking his probation order. 
Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has revealed that the band will spend this summer working on tracks for their third album. Speaking to the BBC 6 Music, Turner said that the group had already recorded six songs in January that they had “been playing on tour”. 
The Strokes have revealed that they are on the verge of beginning work on their fourth album. Writing on the band’s official website, bassist Nikolai Fraiture said: "I'd like to say that I'm still looking very forward to a fourth album release.