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Swiss Lips hope to be as big as Bastille

23 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Swiss Lips hope to emulate the chart success of Bastille. The 'U Got The Power' group toured with the 'Pompeii' hitmakers and lead singer Sam Hammond wants to follow in their footsteps and achieve a Number One album. He told BANG Showbiz: "We'd…

Taylor Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 nominated for 11 Billboard Music Awards

22 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Taylor Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 lead the way at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with 11 nominations each. Out of their 11 categories, the three leaders will all compete for Top Hot 100 Artist and Top Digital Songs Artist. Maroon 5 and fun. will…

Carly Rae Jepsen triumphs at Juno awards

22 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Carly Rae Jepsen picked up three Juno awards this weekend. The 27-year-old singer - who was nominated for five prizes - took home the Best Pop Album prize for 'Kiss' at a private gala dinner on Saturday (20.04.13), then added two further trophies…

Blue announce UK tour

22 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Blue have announced a UK tour. The 'One Love' hitmakers will hit the road in October for a seven date arena tour of some of Britain's best venues, following on from their sold out show at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire in London on May 3. The…

Emeli Sande: Career in music wasn't realistic

22 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Emeli Sande always saw medicine as a more sensible choice than music. The 26-year-old singer has a degree in clinical neuroscience along with an offer to study at Glasgow University for her final two years of her six-year medical degree, and admitted…

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Divinyls' singer Chrissy Amphlett dies age 53

22 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett has died. The 'I Touch Myself' hitmaker passed away age 53 in her New York home after losing her long-standing battle with cancer and multiple sclerosis. The Australian icon - who first gained notoriety in 1980…

Noel Gallagher: David Bowie will release new album

22 Apr 2013

Music gossip

David Bowie will release another album, according to Noel Gallagher. The legendary musician - who released his latest studio album, 'The Next Day' in March - has enough unheard material from recording sessions for the album to put out another record…

will.i.am: Daft Punk sound like Michael Jackson

22 Apr 2013

Music gossip

will.i.am likes the new Daft Punk song because it reminds him of Michael Jackson. The 'This Is Love' hitmaker was one of the producers who worked with the late 'Bad' star shortly before his passing in 2009, and says he can see Michael's influence on…

The Cure's Mexico show hit by earthquake

22 Apr 2013

Music gossip

The Cure's Mexico concert was hit by an earthquake. The 'Friday I'm In Love' musicians were taken aback when the natural disaster happened just minutes before they were due to take to the stage in Mexico City on Sunday night (21.04.13) The crowd…

Elton John gives advice to Fall Out Boy

21 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Elton John advised Fall Out Boy to "p**s people off" on 'Save Rock And Roll'. The legendary singer appears on the 'Dance, Dance' band's new album, and they knew they were doing the right thing with their songs when he said they would cause upset.

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McFly give up rock 'n' roll

21 Apr 2013

Music gossip

McFly are the "opposite" of a rock 'n' roll band. The 'Party Girl' singers have put their wild days behind them now they have all settled down and hardly indulge in anything stronger than a cup of tea after their performances. Drummer Harry Judd…

Paramore stared at by suits

20 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Paramore's Hayley Williams still gets strange looks because of her appearance. The alternative singer still receives disapproving glances from "dudes in suits" for her brightly dyed hair and several tattoos. She explained: "It happened more when…

Kasabian working on aggressive album

20 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Kasabian's new album will be more "aggressive". The 'Days are Forgotten' band - Sergio Pizzorno, Tom Meighan, Chris Edwards and Ian Matthews - are set to begin work on their fifth studio album this year and have promised a more rock sound to the…

Justin Timberlake to use leftover 20/20 material for new album

19 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Justin Timberlake has leftover material from 'The 20/20 Experience' for his next album. The pop star made his great return to music earlier this year with his third studio record - which has already become the best selling album of 2013 so far - and…

Suede: 'Bloodsports is some of our best work'

19 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Suede believe 'Bloodsports' is some of their best work. The record is the sixth studio album by the English alternative rock band and the first new material released by them since 2002's 'A New Morning' and frontman Brett Anderson is delighted with…

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Fall Out Boy had more freedom in secret studio

19 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Fall Out Boy say recording their album in secret gave them more freedom. The 'My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)' band went on hiatus between 2009 and last year, when they started to record their comeback, and singer Patrick Stump…

Bill Wyman: Stones' Hyde Park gigs will be letdown

19 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Bill Wyman thinks The Rolling Stones' Hyde Park gigs will be let down. The bassist - who quit the band in 1993 after three decades - doesn't believe his former bandmates' upcoming Barclaycard presents British Summer Time concerts on July 6 and July…

Vampire Weekend's road trip inspiration

19 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Vampire Weekend took a road trip for their new album. The indie band packed up their gear and travelled to Martha's Vineyard, an island South of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, to pen new tracks for their third album 'Modern Vampires of the City' when…

Richie Sambora to reunite with Bon Jovi?

19 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Richie Sambora wants to reunite with Bon Jovi for their show in Los Angeles tonight (19.04.13). The 53-year-old guitarist left the band on April 2, hours before they were due on stage in Canada citing "personal matters", but now reportedly wants to…

Neil Young to quit touring?

19 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Neil Young's current tour may be his last. The 'Heart of Gold' singer's guitarist, Frank Sampedro - who has played with the rocker since 1975 as part of Crazy Horse - thinks he could be ready to quit after a 40 year touring career. He told…

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Afrojack joins Global Gathering

19 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Afrojack, James Zabiela and Eats Everything have been added to the line up for GlobalGathering festival. The dance acts join the likes of Plan B, Example, Katy B and Rita Ora at the huge UK dance music event on July 26 and 27 in Stratford-Upon-Avon…

Kasabian the 'ultimate' Glastonbury band

19 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Kasabian are the "ultimate" Glastonbury headliners. The 'Fire' hitmakers are disappointed they aren't on the bill for this year's music festival - which will be headlined by Arctic Monkeys, The Rolling Stones and Mumford & Sons - and refuse to play…

Elton John was 'queen' in Queens of the Stone Age

18 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Sir Elton John wanted to be the "queen" in Queens of the Stone Age. The 'Tiny Dancer' singer is set to appear on the rockers' new album 'Like Clockwork' and offered his services after being recommended by a friend of the band, who suggested he listen…

Biffy Clyro axe US gigs

18 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Biffy Clyro have cancelled the remainder of their US tour dates. The Scottish rockers are returning to the UK to allow frontman Simon Neil the chance to recover from a reportedly serious respiratory problem, as he has been advised to rest or risk…

will.i.am records in the Louvre

18 Apr 2013

Music gossip

will.i.am recorded part of a new song in front of the Mona Lisa. The Black Eyed Peas singer was granted permission to enter Paris' Louvre museum at 2am to record a track entitled 'Smile Mona Lisa' in front of the famed Leonardo da Vinci…