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Pixie Lott's accidental collaboration with Wonder

10 Nov 2011

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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…

Florence Welch's easy record

31 Oct 2011

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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'.

Jason Derulo's song for Cher

9 Nov 2011

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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…

Robbie Williams needed better album

28 Oct 2012

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Robbie Williams named his new album 'Take The Crown' to give himself a "kick up the backside". The 38-year-old singer admits he wasn't confident about his last release, 2009's 'Reality Killed the Video Star', and thinks that is why it performed…

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

14 Nov 2011

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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…

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

9 Nov 2011

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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

5 Nov 2011

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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…

Chris Martin's album worry

26 Oct 2011

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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

25 Oct 2011

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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

5 Oct 2011

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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…

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Ryan Adams made competitive by Marling

24 Sep 2011

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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

22 Sep 2011

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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'

20 Sep 2011

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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

15 Sep 2011

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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

6 Sep 2011

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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…

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Madonna to release new album in 2012

5 Sep 2011

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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

6 Aug 2011

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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

25 Jul 2011

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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

23 Jul 2011

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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

18 Jul 2011

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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…

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Justin Bieber promises new sound

29 Jun 2011

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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

8 May 2011

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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

7 May 2011

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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

6 May 2011

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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

4 May 2011

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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…