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Admiral Fallow, Emeli Sande and Django Django nominated for Scottish Album of the Year Award 2012

25 Apr 2013

Dam Mantle, The Twilight Sad and Lau also in running for best Scottish album of the last year

Admiral Fallow, Emeli Sande and Django Django are among the artists who are in the running for the Scottish Album of the Year Award 2012. They are part of a longlist of 20 albums, whittled down from over 270 titles by a selection of journalists…

Calvin Harris makes chart history

23 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Calvin Harris has made chart history with eight top 10 hits from one album. The DJ has overtaken Michael Jackson for the most singles to chart in the top 10 of the UK singles chart from one album, after his latest track 'I Need Your Love' featuring…

Calvin Harris named top UK songwriter of 2012

1 Feb 2013

Music gossip

Calvin Harris has been named the most successful UK songwriter of 2012. The chart-topping DJ's collaborations with the likes of Rihanna, Florence Welch and Cheryl Cole have earned him the title for the second year running, according to a list…

Calvin Harris doesn't remix for money

21 Dec 2012

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Calvin Harris doesn't do remixes for money. The 'Bounce' DJ and producer has cut tracks with Florence Welch, Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah and Kelis, and says all his collaborations come about as a result of favours and swaps. He told The Guardian…

Hot 100 2012: 19-11

11 Dec 2012

David Greig, Karen Gillan and Chris Hoy among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

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Pete Tong: Calvin beats Euro DJs

20 Nov 2012

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Calvin Harris beats Euro DJs according to Pete Tong. The 'I'm Not Alone' hitmaker is the first UK DJ to breakthrough into the mainstream for over a decade, ending the dominance of Dutch and Scandinavian DJs on the circuit, according to scene veteran…

Lady Gaga and Calvin Harris' Twitter row

30 Oct 2012

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Lady Gaga got upset with Calvin Harris after he said he turned down working with her. The 'Marry The Night' singer responded angrily after the DJ and producer said he'd turned down the opportunity to work with her in 2008. She tweeted: "Seems to…

Calvin Harris owes success to Rihanna

26 Oct 2012

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Calvin Harris owes his career to Rihanna. The DJ became internationally famous when he teamed up with Rihanna for her single 'We Found Love' in 2011 and he says he will always be grateful to her because it opened so many doors for him. He said…

Rihanna album set for November release?

13 Sep 2012

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Rihanna's new album is reportedly set for release in November. The 24-year-old singer's record label Def Jam Recordings tweeted the news yesterday (12.09.12) from their French account, but have since deleted their post which also hinted a new single…

Calvin Harris joins iTunes Festival

3 Aug 2012

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Calvin Harris has joined the line up for iTunes Festival 2012. The 'We Found Love' DJ will perform at the festival, held at London's Roundhouse venue, on September 15, on the same bill as David Guetta. Between them the superstar DJs have produced…

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Flo Rida wants to work with Calvin

2 Aug 2012

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Flo Rida wants to work with Calvin Harris. The 'Whistle' rapper has had huge hits produced by David Guetta and Axwell, and wants to continue his winning streak by teaming with Calvin, who has been behind tracks for Rihanna, Scissor Sisters, Dizzee…

Clubbers' Decktionary: EDM

27 Jul 2012

Trouble's DJ Hobbes gives us a guide to the myriad genres of clubbing

EDM aka Electronic Dance Music, proper noun, various strains. The US media’s umbrella term for what we Brits have just been calling ‘dance music’ for the past quarter of a century recently blew up in a very big way, due to some shrewd marketing…

Kasabian close T in the Park festival

9 Jul 2012

Music Gossip

Kasabian closed Scotland's T in the Park festival last night (08.07.12). The 'Velociraptor!' band brought the three-day event in Balado, Kinross-shire, to a finish playing hits including 'Underdog', 'Fire' and 'Days Are Forgotten' to a muddy but…

Florence + the Machine working on dance side project

28 Jun 2012

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Florence + the Machine are working on a dance music side project. The indie band - fronted by singer Florence Welch - have secretly been making "weird" dance records in their spare time, but she is unsure if it will be released. She told…

Rihanna closes Hackney Weekend

25 Jun 2012

Music Gossip

Rihanna closed BBC Radio1's Hackney Weekend in London last night (24.06.12). The 'Rude Boy' singer headlined the second day of the free festival, with her set packed with hits including 'Only Girl In The World', 'Disturbia', 'Birthday Cake' 'Don't…

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DJ Fresh wants Coldplay collaboration

14 Jun 2012

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DJ Fresh wants to collaborate with Coldplay. The 'Hot Right Now' hitmaker - who has previously teamed up with Rita Ora, Sian Evans and Dizzee Rascal - would love to work with the British rockers as he's such a fan of their frontman Chris Martin.

Cheryl Cole releases A Million Lights tracklist

24 May 2012

Music Gossip

Cheryl Cole has released the tracklisting and artwork for 'A Million Lights'. The 'Call My Name' hitmaker is to release her third album on June 18, featuring tracks produced by Calvin Harris, Naughty Boy, Eminem collaborator Alex Da Kid, Beema Boys…

Rita Ora turned down Cheryl's Call My Name

25 Apr 2012

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Rita Ora turned down the chance to record Cheryl Cole's new song 'Call My Name'. The 'Hot Right Now' singer was originally offered the tune - written and produced by Calvin Harris - but didn't record it because it is similar in style to other recent…

Tinie Tempah going back to basics

19 Apr 2012

Music Gossip

Tinie Tempah is going "back to basics" on his new album. The 'Pass Out' hitmaker has promised the record, which is provisionally titled 'Demonstration', will have a more "raw, indie, underground" sound than his 2010 debut 'Disc-Overy', and admitted…

Ne-Yo and Calvin Harris collaborate

20 Mar 2012

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Ne-Yo says there was "no way" his collaboration with Calvin Harris can go wrong. The 'Closer' hitmaker has teamed up with Calvin for 'Let's Go' - a track which will be used as the soundtrack to Pepsi's global 2012 'Kick in the Mix' campaign - and is…

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Jake Shears' album excitement

15 Mar 2012

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Jake Shears "can't wait" for Scissor Sisters to release new music. The eccentric front-man - who stars in the band alongside Ana Matronic, Babydaddy, Del Marquis and Randy Real - is excited about their forthcoming release 'Magic Hour' and is looking…

Scissor Sisters announce Magic Hour

13 Mar 2012

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Scissor Sisters have announced new album, 'Magic Hour'. The camp 'Filthy/Gorgeous' group will release the album on May 28, preceded by Calvin Harris produced single 'Only The Horses' a week earlier. Speaking about the track, singer Jake Shears…

Dizzee Rascal's US album

9 Mar 2012

Music Gossip

Dizzee Rascal's next album will be his most American yet. The British rapper is busy making his fifth studio record and wants it to have more of a US-feel, so is basing himself in Miami, Florida, and working with top American producers. He said…

Snow Patrol, Kasabian and Nicki Minaj join The Stone Roses on T in the Park line-up 2012

23 Feb 2012

Noel Gallagher and Florence and the Machine also on bill

It was announced this morning that Kasabian and Snow Patrol would be the other main headliners at this year’s T in the Park (Fri 6 – Sun 8 Jul). Festival director and DF Concerts main man Geoff Ellis was excited to welcome the Brit bands to the T…

Dizzee Rascal wants Calvin on new album

15 Feb 2012

Music Gossip

Dizzee Rascal wants Calvin Harris to "come up with something" for his new album. The rapper worked with the producer on his first ever UK number one, 'Dance Wiv Me', and again on his track 'Holiday' from his 'Tongue N' Cheek' album, and is keen to…