Cee-Lo Green Talks Portishead
Cee-Lo Green has spoken of his appreciation of classic albums by Portishead and Iggy Pop. Cee-Lo Green had a long education in music. The singer came up through the ranks of the Goodie Mob,...
View ArticleClash's Ones To Watch For 2011
The first Clash magazine of 2011 is out now with James Blake on the cover heading up our new music special as the crown prince of the quiet revolution. Inside the new issue are fourteen more artists...
View ArticleMike Watt Confirms New Opera
American underground legend Mike Watt has confirmed details of his new opera project 'Hyphenated-Man'. Mike Watt has led one of American rock music's most inspiring careers. Formed before hardcore had...
View ArticleCradle Of Filth Named Suffolk Icon
Cradle Of Filth have 'won' an online poll to find a cultural icon for the county of Suffolk. As Bill Bailey once so presciently pointed out, there is a clear correlation between country areas and...
View ArticleTrack Of The Day 6/1 - Den Haan
Glasgow doesn't immediately strike you as a disco city. West Coast dance fans don't tend to strut down Sauchiehall Street dressed in their 'Saturday Night Fever' get up. However the more experimental...
View ArticleCourtney Love Sued In Twitter Row
Courtney Love could be set for a court case after being sued over comments she made on her Twitter page. The world of social networking has created new opportunities, new ways for artists to contact...
View ArticleHMV To Close 60 Stores
HMV has confirmed that it will close 60 stores across the country during 2011. It's a tough time for the high street. The rise of the internet means that consumers can buy anything they want from...
View ArticleFoo Fighters To Work With Fans
Foo Fighters are hoping to work with some of their fans on an upcoming video. One of the biggest bands on the planet, Foo Fighters match enormous fame with a real down to earth nature. Famously one of...
View ArticleRed Snapper
After forming in 1993 and releasing various EPs, Red Snapper debuted in 1996 with the album ‘Prince Blimey’, which was at the time a unique use of traditional jazz instrumentation with a contemporary...
View ArticleJames Blake Discusses The xx Influence
James Blake has revealed that he has found inspiration in the success of The xx. Post-dubstep. Bit of a bizarre term, in all honesty, but a new wave of producers are dragging bass music in new...
View ArticleIron & Wine To Preview New Album
Iron & Wine are set to preview their new album 'Kiss Each Other Clean' with a special webcast. Led by Sam Beam, Iron & Wine have grown to become a hugely respected group. Initially releasing...
View ArticleDamon Albarn To Score Short Film
Damon Albarn is set to craft the score for a new film narrated by actor Jude Law. Damon Albarn doesn't like to sit still. Left alone with his iPad on the Gorillaz tour bus, the songwriter turned a...
View ArticleNoel Gallagher Stealing... From Oasis?
Liam Gallagher has lashed out at his brother, claiming that Noel Gallagher has stolen material from Oasis. Keeping a low profile, Noel Gallagher has managed to slip under the radar following the Oasis...
View ArticleBilly Bragg Faces Hate Campaign
Billy Bragg is facing an anonymous hate campaign after neighbours were sent letters criticising him. A British songwriting icon, Billy Bragg has helped inspire many people to question the political...
View ArticleListen: Jamie xx Remixes Adele
Jamie xx has given Adele's new single 'Rolling In The Deep' a massive overhaul, and you can hear it now! A slow burning success, Adele's debut album '19' was a classy mixture of soulful vocals and...
View ArticleClashMusic DJ Mix Podcast - Red Snapper
To kick off 2011, we give you a DJ mix from Rich Thair of Red Snapper, someone who knows both classic electronica and the new wave of underground sounds intimately. Since their formation in the heady...
View ArticleDownload: Pete & The Pirates Album Preview
Reading indie troupe Pete And The Pirates are offering fans a free preview of their second album. Now that the indie wave has subsided, it will be intriguing to see who lasts. Flavour of the minute...
View ArticleJohn Lydon Talks New PiL Material
John Lydon has talked about the reasons behind his decision to postpone work on the new PiL album. Returning to huge excitement, Public Image Limited have demonstrated that their back catalogue has...
View ArticleCowboy Junkies Return With New Album
Cowboy Junkies are set to return with their new album 'Demons' - a tribute to Vic Chesnutt. A familiar affair, Cowboy Junkies are blessed with an extremely easy personal dynamic. The group's close...
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