Mercury Prize winner Speech DaBelle has quit her record label Big Dada blaming poor sales. The singer had shifted 3,000 units prior to her coveted win in September but sales have only increased to 10,000 – less than the singer expected. Read more >>
The Muppets unveiled their version of the Queen classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on Monday and it has swiftly become an internet phenomenon. In little over 24 hours, the video has amassed over 500,000 views on just one viewing platform alone, Youtube. Read more >>
Echo & The Bunnymen's Ian McCulloch has berated Glastonbury headliners U2 saying they make music for teenagers. The 50-year-old has spoken out against the Irish group before calling them 'spud peelers' and “boring” in a 2008 interview, but has now hit out again. Read more >>
White Lies are hoping to delve into more experimental realms with their second album. Bassist Charles Cave says they've set aside a two month window in their schedule to begin work on the long-player and they're feeling the pressure. Read more >>
Paul Weller has announced details of two very special London show next year. The Modfather will play the Royal Albert Hall on Monday May 24 and Tuesday May 25, 2010. Read more >>
Rihanna has called internet rumours that she gave Jay-Z oral sex “disgusting”. Various unscrupulous sources and chat forums published fabrications that Rihanna had sexual relations with Jay-Z when the label boss first signed her up – something she strenuously denies. Read more >>
The Futureheads have announced details of an intimate gig in London next month. The band are expected to preview tracks from their forthcoming new album at The Lexington on December 14. Read more >>
'California Girls' by The Beach Boys and The Doors' 'Riders on the Storm' are two of the 25 songs set to be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. Other artists whose songs are being honoured include Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters and Janis Joplin. Read more >>
50 Cent has hit back at Jay-Z after the rapper appeared to poke fun at poor sales of his new album, 'Before I Self Destruct'. Jay-Z made the comment - “Men lie, women lie - numbers don't” - during an acceptance speech at the American Music Awards on Sunday. Read more >>
Beyonce has said she plans to release a new album next year. The singer, whose last album 'I Am...Sasha Fierce' came out in 2008, made the announcement during a concert in Nottingham. Read more >>
The East Anglian Railway Museum, which staged Blur's first gig, is to receive a commemorative blue plaque. It is part of the Performing Rights Society's (PRS) new initiative to honour a host of venues which staged influential bands debut gigs. Read more >>
It's the news you've all been waiting for, the unstoppable musical force Reef are reforming in 2010. The band behind the anthem 'It's Your Letters' split in 2003 after 10 years together, a career which saw them release four studio albums including the chart-topping 'Glow'. Read more >>
Jamie T has announced plans to form a covers band with some of his friends. The singer said he wants to take a break from writing to focus on the as-yet-untitled side-project. Read more >>
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Mercury Prize winner Speech DaBelle has quit her record label Big Dada blaming poor sales. The singer had shifted 3,000 units prior to her coveted win in September but sales have only increased to 10,000 – less than the singer expected. 
The Muppets unveiled their version of the Queen classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on Monday and it has swiftly become an internet phenomenon. In little over 24 hours, the video has amassed over 500,000 views on just one viewing platform alone, Youtube. 
Echo & The Bunnymen's Ian McCulloch has berated Glastonbury headliners U2 saying they make music for teenagers. The 50-year-old has spoken out against the Irish group before calling them 'spud peelers' and “boring” in a 2008 interview, but has now hit out again. 
White Lies are hoping to delve into more experimental realms with their second album. Bassist Charles Cave says they've set aside a two month window in their schedule to begin work on the long-player and they're feeling the pressure. 
Paul Weller has announced details of two very special London show next year. The Modfather will play the Royal Albert Hall on Monday May 24 and Tuesday May 25, 2010. 
Rihanna has called internet rumours that she gave Jay-Z oral sex “disgusting”. Various unscrupulous sources and chat forums published fabrications that Rihanna had sexual relations with Jay-Z when the label boss first signed her up – something she strenuously denies. 
The Futureheads have announced details of an intimate gig in London next month. The band are expected to preview tracks from their forthcoming new album at The Lexington on December 14. 
'California Girls' by The Beach Boys and The Doors' 'Riders on the Storm' are two of the 25 songs set to be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. Other artists whose songs are being honoured include Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters and Janis Joplin. 
50 Cent has hit back at Jay-Z after the rapper appeared to poke fun at poor sales of his new album, 'Before I Self Destruct'. Jay-Z made the comment - “Men lie, women lie - numbers don't” - during an acceptance speech at the American Music Awards on Sunday. 
Beyonce has said she plans to release a new album next year. The singer, whose last album 'I Am...Sasha Fierce' came out in 2008, made the announcement during a concert in Nottingham. 
The East Anglian Railway Museum, which staged Blur's first gig, is to receive a commemorative blue plaque. It is part of the Performing Rights Society's (PRS) new initiative to honour a host of venues which staged influential bands debut gigs. 
It's the news you've all been waiting for, the unstoppable musical force Reef are reforming in 2010. The band behind the anthem 'It's Your Letters' split in 2003 after 10 years together, a career which saw them release four studio albums including the chart-topping 'Glow'. 
Jamie T has announced plans to form a covers band with some of his friends. The singer said he wants to take a break from writing to focus on the as-yet-untitled side-project.