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February 9, 2010
 Hadouken! have announced a new London date as part of their forthcoming UK tour. The show, at Koko, will conclude the jaunt on March 31. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Paul Weller will be crowned with the Godlike Genius award at the NME Awards later this month. The Modfather is being honoured by the music weekly for his musical achievements over the past 34 years. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno paid tribute to Fabio Capello as the band launched England's new away kit in France last night. Pizzorno – whose father is Italian – said the national team's manager's “no shit” policy had brought control to the England side. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 MGMT have revealed that their new album, 'Congratulations', will be released on April 13. The group's second effort, which features nine songs, was recorded in New York and California alongside producer Peter Kember. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Paramore guitarist Josh Farro has temporarily left the band in order to plan his wedding. Farro, who described his fiancée as “the most amazing woman”, won't be touring with the group on the Pacific rim leg of their world tour. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Simon Cowell's charity single for the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti has become the fastest-selling single of the century. The song, a cover of 'Everybody Hurts' by R.E.M., has sold over 200,000 copies since its digital release Sunday. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Phoenix will headline this year's Field Day festival in London, organisers have announced. James Holden, Caribou and Memory Tapes are also on the bill for the event in Victoria Park on July 31. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 The White Stripes have accused the US Air Force Reserve of re-recording and using one of their songs in an advert without permission. The song, 'Fell In Love With The Girl', appeared on the Reserve's recruitment drive during the Super Bowl on Sunday. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 The Big Pink have announced details of a six-date UK tour for May 2010. The duo, who are currently on the NME Tour, play dates in Oxford, Sheffield, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Lil' Wayne is due to appear in court in New York today to be sentenced for gun possession. The rapper, real name Dwayne Carter, is expected to be handed a maximum one-year sentence as part of a plea deal. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Sunderland's prodigal sons, The Futureheads, have announced a spring UK tour in support of their new album 'The Chaos'. The North-East lads will play 15 shows kicking off in Norwich on April 26 – the very day they release their fourth album on their own imprint Nul Records. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 British Sea Power, Pulled Apart By Horses and Hot Club de Paris are amongst the first names confirmed for this year's Hinterland Festival in Glasgow. Taking place from 5pm to 3am on April 3rd across various Glasgow city centre venues, Hinterland also boasts performances from Johnny Foreigner, Wave Pictures and GrecoRoman Soundsystem plus DJ sets from Friendly Fires and Hot Chip's Joe Goddard. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Babyshambles have announce details of an intimate gig in London next week. The band, fronted by Pete Doherty, will perform at The Blues Kitchen in Camden on Monday (February 15). Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Lady Gaga is odds-on favourite to win three Brit Awards in London next week. Bookmakers Paddy Power lists the singer at 1/10 favourite in the International Breakthrough Act category ahead of the second placed Taylor Swift at 7/1. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 U2's 360 degree world tour, which featured a huge “claw” structure, has been crowned the best stage show of 2009. The jaunt picked up the accolade - voted for by stage crews - at the Total Production International Awards, hosted by TPI magazine. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Leftfield's Paul Daley has opted out of taking part in the dance act's live comeback this summer. It was announced earlier this month that Leftfield would play their first live show in nearly a decade at the Rockness festival in June. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Late Of The Pier have unveiled details about their new single. 'Best In The Class', which is taken from the band's forthcoming album, is released on March 1. Read more >> |
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February 9, 2010
 Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Starr gave his familiar sign of peace at the ceremony on Monday, which took place for the first time under nightfall. Read more >> |
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Hadouken! have announced a new London date as part of their forthcoming UK tour. The show, at Koko, will conclude the jaunt on March 31. 
Paul Weller will be crowned with the Godlike Genius award at the NME Awards later this month. The Modfather is being honoured by the music weekly for his musical achievements over the past 34 years. 
Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno paid tribute to Fabio Capello as the band launched England's new away kit in France last night. Pizzorno – whose father is Italian – said the national team's manager's “no shit” policy had brought control to the England side. 
MGMT have revealed that their new album, 'Congratulations', will be released on April 13. The group's second effort, which features nine songs, was recorded in New York and California alongside producer Peter Kember. 
Paramore guitarist Josh Farro has temporarily left the band in order to plan his wedding. Farro, who described his fiancée as “the most amazing woman”, won't be touring with the group on the Pacific rim leg of their world tour. 
Simon Cowell's charity single for the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti has become the fastest-selling single of the century. The song, a cover of 'Everybody Hurts' by R.E.M., has sold over 200,000 copies since its digital release Sunday. 
Phoenix will headline this year's Field Day festival in London, organisers have announced. James Holden, Caribou and Memory Tapes are also on the bill for the event in Victoria Park on July 31. 
The White Stripes have accused the US Air Force Reserve of re-recording and using one of their songs in an advert without permission. The song, 'Fell In Love With The Girl', appeared on the Reserve's recruitment drive during the Super Bowl on Sunday. 
The Big Pink have announced details of a six-date UK tour for May 2010. The duo, who are currently on the NME Tour, play dates in Oxford, Sheffield, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. 
Lil' Wayne is due to appear in court in New York today to be sentenced for gun possession. The rapper, real name Dwayne Carter, is expected to be handed a maximum one-year sentence as part of a plea deal. 
Sunderland's prodigal sons, The Futureheads, have announced a spring UK tour in support of their new album 'The Chaos'. The North-East lads will play 15 shows kicking off in Norwich on April 26 – the very day they release their fourth album on their own imprint Nul Records. 
British Sea Power, Pulled Apart By Horses and Hot Club de Paris are amongst the first names confirmed for this year's Hinterland Festival in Glasgow. Taking place from 5pm to 3am on April 3rd across various Glasgow city centre venues, Hinterland also boasts performances from Johnny Foreigner, Wave Pictures and GrecoRoman Soundsystem plus DJ sets from Friendly Fires and Hot Chip's Joe Goddard. 
Babyshambles have announce details of an intimate gig in London next week. The band, fronted by Pete Doherty, will perform at The Blues Kitchen in Camden on Monday (February 15). 
Lady Gaga is odds-on favourite to win three Brit Awards in London next week. Bookmakers Paddy Power lists the singer at 1/10 favourite in the International Breakthrough Act category ahead of the second placed Taylor Swift at 7/1. 
U2's 360 degree world tour, which featured a huge “claw” structure, has been crowned the best stage show of 2009. The jaunt picked up the accolade - voted for by stage crews - at the Total Production International Awards, hosted by TPI magazine. 
Leftfield's Paul Daley has opted out of taking part in the dance act's live comeback this summer. It was announced earlier this month that Leftfield would play their first live show in nearly a decade at the Rockness festival in June. 
Late Of The Pier have unveiled details about their new single. 'Best In The Class', which is taken from the band's forthcoming album, is released on March 1. 
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Starr gave his familiar sign of peace at the ceremony on Monday, which took place for the first time under nightfall.