New book investigates the political power of music

From Lily Allen and Live8 to gangsta rap, revolution and the sounds of the Arab Spring - the political power of music is explored in a new book

The NME today announces the final round of categories for the NME Awards 2012 which will be returning to London’s most legendary music venue, O2 Academy Brixton on 29 February, 2012.

A full list

For the past 14 years, Chew The Fat! has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting nights the capital has to offer, encompassing a myriad of electronic styles, whilst always remaining tr

The founder of Glastonbury festival, Michael Eavis is to be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s European Festival Awards ceremony.

Each year the prize is dedicated to

It starts like all classic debut albums should, with a rock anthem. The fact that the rock anthem has no chorus, verse, singing, guitar solos, or even riffs, and sounds like it has been timestretch

ATP Recordings are delighted to announce that we have signed Denver-based band Tennis for their highly anticipated second album, 'Young & Old' out February 13th 2012.

Their widely praised deb

A fantastic night of live music, DJs and seasonal celebrations! We are inviting you to 'Merry Meatballs' where you can enjoy Swedish Christmassy nibbles and mulled wine while you listen to live se

BASICK RECORDS, an independent record label from the UK specialising in progressive metal - has released a free mp3 label sampler, with over forty minutes of music, encompassing twelve differe

December Sessions at The O2 have today announced that BRIT award-nominated *special guests* will headline The Silent Gig powered by Sennheiser on December 19th. Onstage 6pm. They will be on a mus

Alternative Tentacles will release for the first time ever, To The Death 84, an early recording from legendary Canadian metal innovators, Voivod, on 20th February 2012.

Voivod formed in 198

BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL has announced the event dates, details and headliners for its next instalment of award-winning, family-friendly fun in the heart of Derbyshire. Taking place between 18th a

Jo Birchall’s new single ‘Don’t Let It Go To Your Heart’ is an impassioned and upbeat love song that inspires strength through adversity. Co–written with Matt Prime (Eliza Doolittle, Will Youn

James Blake is pleased to release the video that accompanies his beautiful rendition of Joni Mitchells ‘A Case of You’.

Shot in London last week, it was directed by film-maker Seb Edwards a

With Adele’s album 21 being this year’s global chart topper and the biggest selling album of the decade, pianist Neil Cowley is - quite literally – the most listened to pianist on the planet th

Armed with a hard, aggressive melodic arsenal and thought provoking lyrics, JuiceheaD defines the new breed of American punk rock. Their music is infectious, contagious and packs enough punch

Absolutely ace little Christmas banger for you in the shape of an awe inspiring French Touch refit of I Must Be A Lover by Guilemots...

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I Must Be