Album

Peter Buck's R.E.M. release panic

Music Gossip

14 Nov 2011

Peter Buck used to "panic" every time R.E.M. released an album. The guitarist - whose group announced in September they were to disband after 31 years - admits he has always been "driven and ambitious" and is constantly striving to make "great" new…

Pixie Lott's accidental collaboration with Wonder

Music Gossip

10 Nov 2011

Pixie Lott admits her collaboration with her hero Stevie Wonder happened by complete accident. The 20-year-old pop star worked with the Motown legend on 'Stevie on the Radio', which features on her upcoming album 'Young Foolish Happy', and he only…

Jason Derulo's song for Cher

Music Gossip

9 Nov 2011

Jason Derulo has written a song for Cher. The 'It Girl' hitmaker - who has toured with Lady Gaga and penned tunes for stars including P. Diddy, Danity Kane, Donnie Klang, Sean Kingston, Cassie and Lil Wayne - revealed his excitement at collaborating…

Liam Gallagher: Noel's LP would be better with me

Music Gossip

9 Nov 2011

Liam Gallagher thinks his brother Noel's solo album would sound better with him on it. The Beady Eye frontman likes his sibling and former Oasis bandmate's debut LP, 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds', but knows the tracks would sound better with…

Beady Eye will make 'life-changing' album

Music Gossip

5 Nov 2011

Beady Eye's second album will "life-changing". The group are getting ready to start recording the follow-up to 'Different Gear, Still Speeding', and singer Liam Gallagher promises it will be a landmark LP in his career. Referring to the group's…

Florence Welch's easy record

Music Gossip

31 Oct 2011

Florence Welch found writing her second album easy after her "baptism of fire" with her first one. The Florence + the Machine singer felt under huge pressure when penning her debut record 'Lungs' but was able to relax more with 'Ceremonials'.

Chris Martin's album worry

Music Gossip

26 Oct 2011

Chris Martin feels "suicidal" when Coldplay release a new album. The 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall' hitmaker - whose group brought out their fifth LP, 'Mylo Xyloto', this week - panics that fans may not like their new material as much as his earlier…

Short wait for Linkin Park album

Music Gossip

25 Oct 2011

Mike Shinoda says fans won't have to wait too long for the next Linkin Park album. The musician revealed the 'Shadow of the Day' group are constantly writing new material for their follow up to 'A Thousand Suns' and as he has recently been busy…

Slash recording second solo album

Music Gossip

5 Oct 2011

Slash will start recording his second solo album this weekend. The legendary ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist has 17 songs ready to take to the studio and already has blisters on his fingers from all the practice he's been putting in. In a series of…

Ryan Adams made competitive by Marling

Music Gossip

24 Sep 2011

Ryan Adams scrapped "80 per cent" of his new material when he heard Laura Marling's album. The 36-year-old singer-songwriter was inspired to make his new work better than ever after his producer Ethan Johns sent him a copy of the British folk star's…

Kelly Rowland had no musical limits

Music Gossip

22 Sep 2011

Kelly Rowland refused to impose limits on herself when making her new album. The former 'Destiny's Child' star was happy to experiment with different genres and sounds on new LP 'Here I Am' and feels pleased she had the support of her new record…

Demi Lovato promises fans will enjoy 'Unbroken'

Music Gossip

20 Sep 2011

Demi Lovato has promised her new album isn't "too grown-up" for her fans to enjoy. The 'Skyscraper' singer's record 'Unbroken' - her first following a stint in rehab for "emotional and physical issues" - does reflect a more mature sound bit Demi…

Rihanna starts sixth album

Music Gossip

15 Sep 2011

Rihanna has started work on her sixth album. The 'Cheers (Drink to That)' singer confirmed to fans this morning (15.09.11) she is already working on her next record, less than a year after releasing 'Loud' in November 2010. Retweeting one of her…

Snow Patrol have finished next album

Music Gossip

6 Sep 2011

Snow Patrol have already written their seventh studio album before releasing their sixth effort. Singer Gary Lightbody and his bandmates are getting ready to bring out their latest LP 'Fallen Empires' - the follow-up to 2009's 'Up to Now' - in…

Madonna to release new album in 2012

Music Gossip

5 Sep 2011

Madonna will release her new album in spring 2012. The singer has confirmed she has started work on the LP - a follow-up to 2008's 'Hard Candy' - with producer William Orbit and she is expected be busy in her New York studio until the end of the…

Will Young's honest album

Music Gossip

6 Aug 2011

Will Young doesn't think his new album is "dishonest". The 'Jealousy' hitmaker has changed to a more dance-centric sound on new album 'Echoes', but although he has previously been known for his pop ballads he does not feel like he has altered course…

Will Young will always have unhappy songs

Music Gossip

25 Jul 2011

Will Young doesn't think he will ever write an "entirely happy" record. The 'Changes' singer penned some of the tracks on his new album 'Echoes' following an encounter with a former lover and believes his songs will always have some element of…

Joe Jonas' mature album

Music Gossip

23 Jul 2011

Joe Jonas believes his solo album is more "mature" than the music he makes with his brothers. The Jonas Brothers star - who will release his debut solo LP 'Fast Life' on September 5 - says penning the material for the record alone has made it more…

Brett Anderson says Suede need to make an album

Music Gossip

18 Jul 2011

Suede frontman Brett Anderson says the band could split up again if they can't make a new album worth releasing. The 'Animal Nitrate' singer reformed the group in 2010, seven years after disbanding it, and although he has loved playing numerous live…

Justin Bieber promises new sound

Music Gossip

29 Jun 2011

Justin Bieber wants a new sound. The 'Baby' singer is working on his second album - a follow-up to 2010's 'My World 2.0' - and is keen not to stick to one genre of music because he believes he has a voice that suits many styles. He told MTV: "I…

Matthew Morrison made eclectic album

Music Gossip

8 May 2011

Matthew Morrison has promised his new album will be "eclectic". The 32-year-old singer-and-actor - best known for playing teacher Will Schuester in 'Glee' - is preparing for the release of his self-titled debut LP and says the tracks reflect his…

AC/DC hope to release new album soon

Music Gossip

7 May 2011

AC/DC are hoping to release a new album "within the next couple of years". Angus Young - lead guitarist in the band - revealed the plans at the group's 'AC/DC Live At River Plate' DVD premiere at the Hammersmith Apollo in London last night (06.05.11…

Madonna records song with Lourdes

Music Gossip

6 May 2011

Madonna has collaborated with her daughter on a track. The 52-year-old superstar has teamed up with Lourdes, 14, on the song 'It's So Cool' and it is set to either feature on her next album or on the soundtrack LP to her directorial debut movie…

Coldplay excited about festival season

Music Gossip

4 May 2011

Coldplay are on "great form" as they ready themselves for festival season. The group have spent recent months in the studio working on their new album, but are now preparing for a string of outdoor shows in Europe this summer - including the…

Metallica overwhelmed by new album material

Music Gossip

4 May 2011

Metallica have "two and a half years" of material to sift through before they make their next album. Lars Ulrich - the heavy metal band's drummer - explained songwriter and vocalist James Hetfield has created more than 700 new guitar riffs for the…

Matthew Morrison 'honoured' by Sting duet

Music Gossip

4 May 2011

Matthew Morrison is "honoured" to be duetting with Sting on his new album. The 'Glee' star is set to release his self-titled debut LP next week - which features collaborations with stars including Sir Elton John, Gwyneth Paltrow and 'American Idol…

Jennifer Hudson's life-changing album

Music Gossip

14 Apr 2011

Jennifer Hudson feels she has lived "four different lives". The singer-and-actress - whose mother Darnell Donnerson was murdered in October 2008 along with her brother Jason Hudson and seven-year-old nephew Julian - shot to fame after competing on…

Jennifer Lopez praises RedOne

Music Gossip

13 Apr 2011

Jennifer Lopez says she owes her comeback success to Lady Gaga's producer. The actress-and-singer worked with RedOne on several tracks for her album 'Love?' and insists the pop mogul - real name Nadir Khayat - has brought the best out of her…

Lady Gaga's LP won't be 'deluxe'

Music Gossip

13 Apr 2011

Lady Gaga will not release a "deluxe" version of new album 'Born This Way'. Despite releasing a bonus edition of her second album 'The Fame Monster', the pop star now claims to hate the word and has insisted she won't have it on any of her future…

Gwyneth Paltrow in talks for record deal

Music Gossip

7 Mar 2011

Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly in talks to sign a record deal. The actress unveiled her voice in the movie 'Country Strong' and has impressed in recent months with a series of live performances leading to her to start negotiations with Atlantic…

Noel Gallagher going slow with solo LP

Music Gossip

10 Feb 2011

Noel Gallagher hasn't started work on his debut solo album yet. The former Oasis guitarist - who famously quit the rock group in August 2009 following a bust-up with his brother Liam Gallagher - claims he hasn't recorded any tracks for the…

Sum 41's lead singer promises 'darker' album

Music Gossip

8 Feb 2011

Sum 41's new album 'Screaming Bloody Murder' is "darker" than the band's previous work. Frontman Deryk Whibley was going through a divorce from singer Avril Lavigne while writing the new record 'Screaming Bloody Murder' and he admitted it has had an…

White Lies shocked by number one

Music Gossip

16 Jan 2011

White Lies never expected their first album to go to number one in the UK. The London-based trio were overjoyed when their debut LP 'To Lose My Life.' topped the charts two years ago because the music scene at the time was so different to the songs…

Ellie Goulding's recording resolution

Music Gossip

30 Dec 2010

Ellie Goulding wants to go "somewhere remote" in the New Year to start work on her new album. The 'Starry Eyed' singer is looking forward to writing some new songs for her second LP in 2011, but insists she needs to take some time out of her hectic…

Arcade Fire grateful for album-loving fans

Music Gossip

18 Dec 2010

Arcade Fire are grateful to have not had "one pop radio hit". The 'Suburban War' group enjoy the fact their fans relate to their music as a whole rather than attending their concerts just to hear one particular song. Frontman Win Butler said: "We…

Girls - Album

3 Sep 2009

Love is in the air and the 60s are in the chords as Girls come over all romantic in their debut album. Looking as if they’ve raided the dressing up boxes of MGMT for outfits, and the genres of rockabilly, 60s girl groups and surf pop for sounds, Chet…

Singles & Downloads

Records

16 Jul 2007

SINGLES & DOWNLOADS (Image: The Heavy) I declare it the Summer of Dross! Kicking off the half-arsed festival-promoting releases is Mika ’s ‘Big Girl’ (Casablanca, 1 STAR), which flaps along like Scissor Sisters devoid of the camp charm and…

Dean Owens

Album

16 Jul 2007

ROCK DEAN OWENS Whisky Hearts (Vermillion Road Records) Dean Owens is a genuine one-off. His exploration of songwriting has taken him through the heart of Americana, where he has found many opportunities to show his skills as a songwriter…

Also Released

Records

16 Jul 2007

ALSO RELEASED Sam Baker - Pretty World (An Independent Release) Baker’s dense lyrics reflect life and near loss, and the artist is clearly determined to make sure every single moment counts. Vocals are country-nasal and a little limited, yet the…

Miracle Fortress

Album

16 Jul 2007

EUPHORIC INDIE MIRACLE FORTRESS Five Roses (Rough Trade) Miracle Fortress is really just one man, the sickeningly talented 23-year-old Graham Van Pelt. Actually, ‘miracle fortress’ is a good way of describing what debut album Five Roses…

The Thrills

Album

16 Jul 2007

RETRO POP THE THRILLS Teenager (Virgin) It must be lovely being The Thrills. They seem to exist in an alternate universe to the rest of us, a hazy, sun-dappled version of the past that never happened, as though in perpetual audition for…

Bobby Hutcherson

Album

16 Jul 2007

JAZZ BOBBY HUTCHERSON For Sentimental Reasons (Kind of Blue) Vibes maestro Bobby Hutcherson was one of the key innovators in the post-bop experiments of the mid-60s for the Blue Note label, but he focuses on a more conventionally…

Megson

Records

16 Jul 2007

FOLK MEGSON Smoke of Home (EDJ Records) Megson are the duo of Stu Hanna and Debbie Palmer. They hail originally from Teesside, and have been picking up a fair bit of favourable notice on the acoustic folk/roots circuit over the past couple…

Miroslav Vitous

Album

16 Jul 2007

JAZZ MIROSLAV VITOUS Universal Syncopations II (ECM Records) Miroslav Vitous’ Universal Syncopations marked his return to the ECM label, and was widely praised on its release in 2003. The bassist has chosen to extend and develop the…

Lethal Bizzle

Album

16 Jul 2007

GRIME LETHAL BIZZLE Back to Bizznizz (V2) The ailing Grime scene too often forgets that it was spawned from dance music, not hip hop, with many MCs eschewing potential club hits in favour of brainless trigger talk. Lethal Bizzle, on the…

Chungking

Album

16 Jul 2007

Electronica CHUNGKING Stay up Forever (Ecstatic Peace, Kill Rock Stars, -5RC, Three Lobed) Sean and Jessie have produced a slick, chic, dirty and danceable reason to stay up all night. It makes you think of Goldfrapp but with that…

Ryan Adams

Album

16 Jul 2007

AMERICANA RYAN ADAMS Easy Tiger (Lost Highway) After three albums in 2005 (two were doubles) and a batch of nonsense online ‘releases’, Americana’s poster boy has put his energies into one album. And it’s easily his most consistent work to…

Martin Simpson

Album

16 Jul 2007

FOLK MARTIN SIMPSON Prodigal Son (Topic) Simpson may be an enthusiast - he includes notes on his guitar tunings - but he is no purist. His enquiring ears have kept him at the interesting edge of the folk scene since he was a genuine…

Wooden Wand

Album

16 Jul 2007

INDIE/FOLK WOODEN WAND James and the Quiet (Institute) Toning down from the eccentricities of his previous work, James Jackson Toth endeavoured to follow his muse and create something altogether different. Yet a style comparable to…

Randan Discotheque

Album

16 Jul 2007

SINGER-SONGWRITER RANDAN DISCOTHEQUE I Am the Singer, You Are the Song (Fife Kills) Snaking from Johnny Cash train stomp rhythms to delicate love stung paeans to departed muses, Randan Discotheque throws up an occasionally disconcerting…