The Stone Roses

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The Stone Roses: Made of Stone

17 May 20133 stars

Shane Meadows' rockumentary fails to satisfy either as a concert film or fly-on-the-wall doc

To borrow from an old Stone Roses B-side, the Mancunian band’s much-hyped reunion may well have been ‘what the world is waiting for’, though it’s hard to claim the same for this accompanying Shane Meadows-directed documentary. The director of Dead Man’s…

The Stone Roses swapped for Blur at Coachella

18 Apr 2013

Music gossip

The Stone Roses have been swapped for Blur at this week's Coachella Festival. The veteran indie band are being changed with the Britpop group on this Friday's line-up (19.04.13) after they drew a much smaller crowd than them at last weekend's edition…

The Stone Roses have new songs

23 Jan 2013

Music gossip

The Stone Roses have started writing songs for their new album. The reunited 'Waterfall' band have been in the studio working on their third album according to Suede frontman Brett Anderson, who is a friend of bass player Mani. Brett told NME…

The Stone Roses announce 2013 UK tour dates and new material

30 Oct 2012

Band play London's Finsbury Park and return to Glasgow Green

Manchester band The Stone Roses have announced three new live dates for summer 2013, following on from 2012's return to performing live that culminated in their record-breaking gigs at Manchester’s Heaton Park.

The Stone Roses praise 'king' Bradley Wiggins

7 Aug 2012

Music Gossip

The Stone Roses singer Ian Brown hailed gold medal winning Team GB athletes Bradley Wiggins and Jessica Ennis as the "king and queen" of England at an intimate London concert last night (06.08.12). The reformed Manchester band performed an exclusive…

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The Stone Roses' triumphant homecoming gig

30 Jun 2012

Music Gossip

The Stone Roses played a triumphant reunion gig in their hometown of Manchester last night (29.06.12). The reformed band performed to a 75,000-strong crowd on the first night of their Manchester Heaton Park weekender, in what was their first major UK…

The Stone Roses drummer 'goes home'

12 Jun 2012

Music Gossip

The Stone Roses drummer Reni has reportedly "gone home" after their set in Amsterdam tonight (12.06.12). Tensions within the reformed band - who are playing their first shows in 16 years - appeared to show at the end of their performance in the…

The Stone Roses record new tracks

22 May 2012

Music Gossip

The Stone Roses have already recorded "three or four" new songs. The 'Waterfall' group reunited last year and are planning a series of huge comeback shows over the summer, and film maker Chris Coghill - who is making a movie set during the band's…

The Stone Roses' mammoth rehearsals

21 Mar 2012

Music Gossip

The Stone Roses are rehearsing eight hours a day for their comeback. The 'Waterfall' band are in the studio working on new material and practicing for their live return in June - when they will play three consecutive dates at Heaton Park in their…

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…