Paul McCartney Breaks New Records
Paul McCartney has broken venue records as his forthcoming Christmas shows sell out almost instantly. More than fifty years into his musical career and Paul McCartney is still challenging himself....
View ArticleThe Decemberists Plot Musical
The Decemberists have revealed that they hope to write a new musical, with talks over the production ongoing. With their obtuse lyrics and vast orchestration, The Decemberists have continually pushed...
View ArticleSee Foals Live On NYE
Enter ClashMusic's competition to win tickets to The Flowerpot's New Year's Eve event at London's HMV Forum with Foals, Caribou DJ, Trophy Wife, Chad Valley and more. Foals released a new album this...
View ArticleFrankie & The Heartstrings Add Tour Dates
Frankie & The Heartstrings are set to take their forthcoming debut album 'Hunger' on tour next year. Based in Sunderland, Frankie & The Heartstrings have built a genuine cottage industry....
View ArticleAretha Franklin Cancer Scare
A spokesperson for soul icon Aretha Franklin has revealed that she is suffering from pancreatic cancer. Aretha Franklin is a true music legend. Raised in the church, her early experience gave way to...
View ArticleThose Dancing Days European Tour Dates
Those Dancing Days are set to play a series of European tour dates after the release of their second album. Inspired by sweet 60s pop, garage rock and classic indie Those Dancing Days seemed like an...
View ArticleGorillaz Plot Free Download Album
Gorillaz could be set to release their new album as a free download on Christmas Day. Gorillaz have somehow managed to match enormous commercial success with an ability to do what the hell they want....
View ArticleDavid Lynch Remixes Announced
A host of dance producers have been unveiled to remix the forthcoming album from David Lynch. A noted director, David Lynch has recently found himself drawn to music. Recording tracks for a soundtrack...
View ArticlePixies Plot New Vinyl Release
Pixies are set to finally bring their compilation 'Wave Of Mutilation' to vinyl with a new re-issue. A truly seminal group, Pixies barely made an impact on the mainstream in their initial incarnation....
View ArticleMr Oizo To Re-Issue Rare Album
French producer Mr Oizo is set to re-issue his long lost second album 'Moustache (Half A Scissor)' on Brainfeeder. An emerging house producer, Mr Oizo agreed to license his throwaway track 'Flat Beat'...
View ArticleJohn Cage Christmas Update
The campaign to send '4.33' by John Cage to Christmas number one has received a boost, with a pre-order link now available. A uniquely poetic piece of avant garde composition, '4.33' consists entirely...
View ArticleMona Interview
“With politics, religion, sex it’s just all the fucking same. Everyone’s fucking everybody, nobody believes anything, everyone believes everything – I feel like there’s a lot more schizophrenia these...
View ArticleStuart Murdoch Book Details
Belle And Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch is set to release his first book, 'The Celestial Café', through Pomona books in February 2011. The Glaswegian frontman has collected his thoughts and musing from...
View ArticleLos Campesinos! Get Busy
Los Campesinos! have unveiled details of a new limited edition fanzine named 'Heat Rash'. Los Campesinos! don't like to sit still. Since they exploded onto the British music scene in 2008 the Cardiff...
View ArticleWin Crooked Tongues Goodies
Enter this competition, in association with Crooked Tongues, to win a whole Carhartt wardrobe including hat, jacket, t-shirt, trousers and trainers. Up for grabs is Carhartt's Watch cap, Active jacket,...
View ArticleMiles Kane Fashion Shoot
Miles Kane - as he might say himself in that crackling scouse vernacular of his - is buzzin’. Last week he and his freshly minted band met a feverish response as they showcased brand new solo material...
View ArticleTrack Of The Day 10/12 - Hint
The hymns and carols of Christmas are ingrained into the consciousness of most British people. Each year, the streets are filled with carol singers blasting out their well worn tunes. At times...
View ArticleBanjo or Freakout - 105
Watch the video for '105', the new single, out this week, by Banjo Or Freakout (a.k.a Alessio Natalizia, otherwise one half of Kompakt's Walls with Sam Willis). From his debut album for Memphis...
View ArticleThe Unkindness Of Ravens - I Used To Be So Pretty
Watch the video for The Unkindness Of Ravens' 'I Used To Be So Pretty' taken from their E.P. of the same name. The duo, Nina Wagner and Ben Rain, released their debut E.P. out on Sonic Fire records on...
View ArticleListen: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Mix
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs have uploaded a new mini-mix ahead of their appearance at the Clash party. Joe Goddard's Greco-Roman imprint has a near faultless record at finding new talent....
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