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Foals Yannis Philippakis Says Rock Needs Liam Spirit
Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis says rock 'n' roll needs more people like Liam Gallagher.The 'Inhaler' singer insists there aren't enough hellraisers like the former Oasis man anymore and he wishes his peers would start partying...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 October 2013
Mercury Prize Shortlist Announced, But Does It Even Matter Anymore?
The Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize this week announce the shortlist for it's 12 favourite albums of the last 12 months, albums that it claims are "urgent" and are "reflective" of the evolving sound of contemporary...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 14 September 2013
Mercury Music Prize List Has "More Good Albums...Than For A Very Long Time"
This year's Barclaycard Mercury Prize could be one of the greatest lists of nominees in the awards history. 2013's nominees shortlist includes talent old and new, rock, pop, and dance with one thing to unite...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2013
David Bowie Leads The Pack In Mercury Prize Nominations
David Bowie came back from his retirement/hiatus completely unannounced this January, when he released the video for the single 'Where Are We Now,' and managed to catch everyone off guard with his birthday announcement of...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2013
Lollapalooza 2013: The Best New Bands Worth Checking Out
You, being a seasoned festival-goer, will know that it’s Lollapalooza 2013 in Chicago’s Grant Park this weekend (August 2 – 4, 2013), which promises to play host to some of the biggest acts in the...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 01 August 2013
Lollapalooza 2013 To Be Equipped For All Weathers For Another Memorable Weekend
Get ready for a magnificent time as Chicago brings you another rollicking year of Lollapalooza with a legendary line-up of mixed genre music from The Cure to Mumford & Sons.Since it's revival in 2003, Lollapalooza...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 26 July 2013
Latitude Festival 2013 In Pictures - Suffolk's Finest Gathering Of The Arts Ends In Triumph Again [Photos]
Within it's scenic woodland surroundings, Henham Park in Southwold, Suffolk, was once again the place to be this past weekend (19 - 21 July) as the worlds of music, arts, comedy, cabaret and more all...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 23 July 2013
Latitude Festival Closes It's Gates After Another Successful Year In Southwold [Pictures]
Henham Park in Southwold, Suffolk once again held the coming together of music, comedy, arts and more in it's scenic woodland surroundings to a rapturous reception from the many revellers who travelled to see the...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2013
Vampire Weekend Record Their Own Take On Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' [Listen]
Just when we were all starting to get sick of 'Blurred Lines,' Robin Thicke's mega-hit featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I., New York rockers Vampire Weekend were on hand earlier this week to give us all...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 20 July 2013
Foals Used Bones As Percussion For Latest Album
British rockers Foals found inspiration in voodoo practices while recording their latest album and even sent workers from their studio to collect animal bones for them to play as instruments.Frontman Yannis Philippakis reveals the group...
By WENN on 26 April 2013
Kraftwerk To Headline Latitude
Kraftwerk will headline this year's Latitude festival.The German electro pioneers will take to the Obelisk Main Stage in Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, on the second night of the event, July 20, bringing a 3D show...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 March 2013
Actor In Foals' Late Night Video Almost Hanged Himself For Real
British rockers Foals narrowly escaped a headline-grabbing tragedy on the set of their new video when an actor almost hanged himself for real as he portrayed a suicide victim on camera.The band headed to Romania...
By World Entertainment News Network on 15 March 2013
A Week In Music - Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds' 'Push The Sky Away' Riding High, Foal Break New Ground With 'Holy Fire' And Haim Get Close To Nature With 'Falling'
Albums of Note... Heaped with praise and riding high in the UK charts, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ 15th studio album, Push the Sky Away is not only an artistic triumph but a commercial...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 26 February 2013
Out Now - UK Albums Releases - Foals Get Ambitious With 'Holy Fire,' Richard Thompson Gets 'Electric' And Bullet For My Valentine Fail To Deliver On 'Temper Temper'
Holy Fire is the third album from Foals and if the lead single ‘Inhaler’ is anything to go by, it will almost inevitably build the fanbase that they have cemented for themselves with their first...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 11 February 2013
Biffy Clyro To Headline Reading And Leeds Festival
Biffy Clyro will headline Reading and Leeds festivals this summer. The 'Black Chandelier' rockers - who reached number one in the UK album charts with their new record 'Opposites' on Sunday (02.02.13) - will headline...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 February 2013
Celebrities Donate Items To Charity Jumble Sale
Rocker Marilyn Manson and British acts The Vaccines, Foals and Bat For Lashes are among the stars helping to raise money to aid victims of abuse in the troubled Democratic Republic of Congo.London rapper Tinie...
By WENN on 09 January 2013
Liam Gallagher Plans Psychedelic Album
Liam Gallagher is going to ''blow people's minds'' with his new record.The Beady Eye frontman will take fans on a ''psychedelic'' trip with his band's second offering and they have been recording with a full...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 January 2013
A Week In Music: Bruno Mars Steps Up A Gear, Ke$ha Delivers Bonkers Pop, The Killers Release Bizarre Xmas Video And Much More!
Albums of Note... It looks as though Bruno Mars has stepped things up a gear on Unorthodox Jukebox. From straight-up pop songs, to disco and funk stylings, and a nod to reggae in there too,...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 10 December 2012
A Week In Music Featuring: Coldplay, Elo, Hot Chip, Hot Chip And Much More!
Coldplay live CD/DVD CoverAlbums of Note... Coldplay’s Live 2012 album shows a band far more at ease with themselves than their previous live release, from 2003. The Live 2012 package includes both blu-ray and CD....
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 03 December 2012
Kasabian Love Winning Awards
Kasabian will never tire of winning awards.The 'Rewired' band were named Best British Band at the NME Awards last night (29.02.12) and despite picking up numerous accolades during their career, they will always celebrate each...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2012
Kasabian Named Best British Band At Nme Awards
Kasabian were named Best British Band at the NME Awards tonight (29.02.12).The 'Rewired' group beat off competition from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Muse to land the prize - and singer Tom Meighan used...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
My Chemical Romance Triumph At Nme Awards 2011
My Chemical Romance scooped two trophies at tonight's (23.02.11) NME Awards. The US rockers were the biggest winners, taking home Best International Band and `Best Video' for their track 'Na Na Na' at the British...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2011
Foals Lead Nme Awards Nominees
British rockers FOALS look set to dominate the 2011 Shockwaves NME Awards after landing five nominations.The group has been tipped in the Best British Band category, against Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Kasabian and last year's...
By WENN on 25 January 2011
Jane's Addiction Recruit New Bassist
Dave Sitek is working with Jane's Addiction on their new album. The producer and multi instrumentalist - a member of TV On The Radio - has replaced former Guns N' Roses member Duff McKagan as...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 January 2011
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