Leeds Festival 2010: The Libertines
For a whole generation The Libertines were the band who kick started a life of music listening. Up The Bracket marked a new world of riotous guitar scraps after squeaky clean pop. But over the years,...
View ArticleLeeds Festival 2010: Weezer
While we can all pretend we’re looking forward to the headliners at this year’s festival, realistically there’s one band we’re truly giddy about. Weezer may have failed to produce a good album in five...
View ArticleWin Tickets To Berlin Festival 2010
The Berlin Festival 2010 is taking place in Berlin (Obviously) on the 10th and 11th September with headliners Editors, Fatboy Slim, Hot Chip, LDC Soundsystem and many more. Win a pair of tickets and an...
View ArticleL.E.D. Festival Day Two
After a tentative first day of this new festival, LED had a way to go to gain a some credibility if it wants to become an established London festival. LED are either trying to aim for an electic crowd...
View ArticleTrack Of The Day 1/9 - Tricky
Tricky is one of Britain's most unique MCs. Growing up on a tough Bristol council estate, the young rapper served time in prison before falling in with the seminal Wild Bunch crew. Reaching for a mic,...
View ArticleGuns N Roses Continue Reading Battle
Rock icons Guns N Roses have continued their battle with the organisers of Reading and Leeds. Now the dust has settled on Guns N Roses appearing on British soil, we can reflect on what might have...
View ArticleThe Pogues Plot Farewell Christmas Tour
The Pogues have confirmed plans for a final fling this Christmas, organising a Christmas tour. The Pogues have never been the most predictable of groups. Lurching from triumph to tragedy, the band...
View ArticleMumford & Sons Talk Live Success
London based indie folk stars Mumford And Sons have reflected on a summer which has seen them become an enormous festival attraction. Mumford & Sons began as part of an informal pub session, a...
View ArticleLaura Marling Brighton Show
Laura Marling has been named as the headliner for the upcoming Brighton event Foxtrot. Folk is back. After years in the wilderness, songwriters across the land are unplugging their guitars and getting...
View ArticleSoulwax London Christmas Party
Belgian beat boffins Soulwax are planning to one off Christmas party in London. Is it that time of year already? The summer sun is beginning to weaken, the Autumn rains begin and shops fill up with...
View ArticleThe Drums - Down By The Water
Watch the latest video by Clash Magazine cover stars The Drums, 'Down By The Water'. Featured on the current issue of Clash Magazine, The Drums head up our 'Stars and Hypes' issue. Read an excerpt...
View ArticleWatch: The Orb With David Gilmour
New footage has emerged of The Orb working with former Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour. The Orb emerged at a critical time for dance music. The white heat of Acid House was dissipating, and amid...
View ArticleWin Tickets To Soulwaxmas
Win tickets to Soulwax/2manydj's Christmas bash, Soulwaxmas, at London's Brixton Academy on December 18th 2010. Led by the Belgian Dewaele brothers, both of their musical incarnations, Soulwax is their...
View ArticleDownload: Pete And The Pirates Demos
Pete And The Pirates have re-launched their website with a number of free demos available for fans. Hailing from Reading, Pete And The Pirates were amongst the most superior of post-Libertines indie...
View ArticleWin Tickets For Underworld's UK Tour
Enter ClashMusic's competition to win tickets to catch Underworld live in London and Manchester on their UK tour in November. The duo, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, release their sixth album 'Barking' on...
View ArticleGallows Use Secret Name
Hardcore types Gallows have spoken about their secret show during last weekend's Leeds festival. Gallows will play anywhere, anytime. The punk crew have risen to fame on both sides of the Atlantic,...
View ArticleArcade Fire Admit Tour Fears
Arcade Fire drummer Jeremy Gara has claimed the band are afraid they won't "connect" with audiences on their arena tour. Arcade Fire have always had an epic sound, moving beyond indie rock and into...
View ArticleFlaming Lips Re-Visit 'The Soft Bulletin'
American psych-pop legends The Flaming Lips are set to re-visit their classic album 'The Soft Bulletin'. Gaining more mainstream acceptance, The Flaming Lips seemed to lose their outlaw edge. Were...
View ArticleDownload: The Drums Cover Arcade Fire
New York based surf-pop outfit The Drums have released an unusual Arcade Fire cover ahead of their new tour. The Drums have spent the bulk of the summer charming the nation. Mixing glorious surf-pop...
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