Kanye West Talks About His New Album
Kanye West has held an impromptu press conference after the first screening of his short film 'Runaway'. Kanye West has always held ambitions to enter cinema. The rapper previously shot a short film...
View ArticleManic Street Preachers - (It's Not War) Just the End of Love
Watch an exclusive video of the Manic Street Preachers' performing recent single '(It's Not War) Just the End of Love' live. The Welsh trio, James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore, released...
View ArticleSigur Ros Hit Out At Copyists
Sigur Ros have published a new list explaining the different ways in which advertisers have 'paid homage' to their music. Known for their anti-ad stance, Sigur Ros have staunchly refused to allow...
View ArticleSmirnoff Nightlife Exchange
Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange is set to launch with an enormous one off event next month. Clubbing is now a truly global experience. A tune crafted in Poland can be downloaded by an English DJ and...
View ArticleKano - Method To The Madness
Much more of an even album from Kano - though someone should still have a word regarding his use of guitars, and what’s what the yawning drawl that keeps sneaking into the slick wordplay? Proper...
View ArticleTrack Of The Day 8/10 - Clinic
By now, you know what to expect from Clinic. By equally, you don't. The Liverpool group are known for their sonic incisions, taking psychedelia into ever more skewed directions. Yet while their...
View ArticleKano On Dancehall
Ramble, rant or reminisce, this is an artist’s opportunity to pen their own Clash article. This issue, Kano pays respect to the life and music of dancehall. 69 Manor Rd, E15 As a young child, running...
View ArticleThe xx vs Conservative Party
The xx have hit out after the Conservative party used their music without permission. The Conservative party aren't exactly making a lot of friends right now. The controversial coalition government...
View ArticleBand Of Horses Cover Cee-Lo Track
Band of Horses have teamed up with a university Marching Band to record an unusual cover. The Band Of Horses / Cee-Lo love in continues unabated. The Southern rapper turned soul singer decided to...
View ArticleLibertines Talk Fatherhood
The Libertines are beginning to settle down, and recently offered their advice on fatherhood. A gang of cockney ne'er do wells, The Libertines emerged from the bowels of London amid a ready made...
View ArticleCaribou Prepares Remix Album
Caribou have revealed that they are set to release a completely remixed version of 'Swim'. Released earlier this year, 'Swim' was an enormous step forwards for Caribou. Led by Dan Snaith, the Canadian...
View ArticleTom Waits In Lawrence Ferlinghetti Tribute
Tom Waits has made a rare live appearance at a tribute to Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Perhaps its influence has dimmed in the 21st century, but the Beat movement polarised 50s America and paved...
View ArticleArcade Fire On Ambition
Arcade Fire have spoken about their much vaunted ambition, after the release of new album 'The Suburbs'. In the current indie climate, ambition seems a rare concept. New groups are eager to hark back...
View ArticleRelentless Energy Festival: Band of Skulls
Band of Skulls are not quite as terrifying as their namesake may suggest. But they are LOUD, and will definitely entertain you. In anticipation of their upcoming performance at the Relentless Energy...
View ArticleThe Soft Boys Re-Issue Details
The Soft Boys are set to re-issue their two studio albums alongside a series of bonus tracks. Formed at the height of prog, The Soft Boys embodied stood apart from virtually every other band in the...
View ArticleThe Count & Sinden feat. Bashy - Addicted To You
Watch the video for the next single from The Count & Sinden featuring Bashy, 'Addicted To You'. The second single to be taken from their 'Mega Mega Mega' album, following the Mystery Jets starring...
View ArticleNas Blasts Def Jam
American rapper Nas has issued an open letter blasting his record label Def Jam. Nas is a phenomenon. Matching commercial success to underground acclaim the rapper has stuck to his guns. Relying on...
View ArticleRustie Talks Computer Games
Glaswegian producer Rustie has claimed that computer games are deeply influential on his sound. Dubstep is a broad church. Fusing itself with hip hop, the Glaswegian scene has given birth to some...
View ArticleVideo: Magnetic Man Perform At Maida Vale
Magnetic Man have released video footage of their recent live session at BBC's Maida Vale studio. Magnetic Man began life as an English Arts Council funded project, but have ended up taking dubstep...
View ArticleKano Talks Dancehall
Kano has spoken to ClashMusic about his love of dancehall, and wider Jamaican culture. Sitting at the fore of the UK's hip hop scene, Kano's sound is unique. At times hinting at grime, the rapper's...
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