Andrew McMahon to Support FUN.

It has been confirmed that Andrew McMahon will be supporting FUN. On their upcoming winter tour.

McCartney to front a reunited Nirvana

Reps have not denied the rumors that McCartney could appear with the remaining two members of Nirvana at the 121212 benefit.

Jack White on Conan

Jack White is Going to be the musical guest on Conan tonight. To watch, tune in to TBS at 11 pm.

Blink 182 Reveals 1/4 of New EP Artwork

Drummer Travis Barker recently tweeted this photo revealing a part of the artwork for their latest EP "Dogs Eating Dogs" (First picture). The EP is set to be released on December 19th.

*UPDATE:
Bassist Mark Hoppus has also tweeted a different quarter of the artwork (second picture).

M83 'Wait' Official video

Jack White Responds to Recent Lady Gaga Drama

Jack White has recently been accused of saying harsh things about Lady Gaga. In response, White has written this statement praising the singer, on the Third Man Records Website:

I'd like to address the recent tabloidesque drama baiting by the press in regards to Lady Gaga. I never said anything about her music, or questioned the authenticity of her songs in any way. I was in a conversation about the drawbacks of image for the sake of image, and that it is popular nowadays to not question an image in front of you, but only to label it as "cool" or "weird" quickly and dispose of it. I don't like my comments about lady gaga's presentation being changed into some sort of negative critique of her music. If you're going to try to cause drama, at least get the quotes right. I think journalists should also be held accountable for what they say. Especially publications like the NME who put whatever words they feel like between two quotation marks and play it off as a quote. Maybe somebody with more lawyers can take them to task, but i'll just use the Internet and Twitter instead. I also think that kind of tabloid drama encourages artists to not express their opinions in the press, and instead give polite soundbites that don't stimulate thought about creativity and the consumption of art in its many guises.

Peace to Lady Gaga and I fully congratulate and compliment her on her championing of gay rights issues and the momentum it's given to help create change.

Haim Signs to Columbia Records

Haim has recently announced that they have signed to Columbia Records. The band will release their label debut in spring 2013.

Kings Of Leon New Album

Kings Of Leon expected to release a new album "sooner rather than later" and have already started work on the follow-up to 2010's Come Around Sundown. "We are in the writing process right now and it's coming along pretty quickly," explained bassist Jared Followill. "Well definitely get into the studio [soon]... We have no plans of finishing it this year, but definitely early next."

Fleetwood Mac Tour

After months of reunion rumors, Fleetwood Mac announced Tuesday that they'll return to the road next spring for an extensive tour that will take them all over the globe. The trek will kick off in Columbus, Ohio on April 4th; tickets go on sale December 14th.

Arcade Fire Plays Small, Secret Show

Arcade Fire debuted a host of new songs in Montreal over the weekend. Playing under the name Les Identiks at the city's Breakglass Studios, they were joined by extra percussionist for the "fun, dancey and groovy" new tracks, while the show was opened with a eight minute long track that apparently had a "punk vibe". The groups' new record is not expected to be released until the second half of next year, and wisely Arcade Fire insisted on a "no phone, video or photo" policy for the 100 strong audience

Sound City Official Trailer (Directed by Dave Grohl)

Dave Grohl To Speak At SXSW

Despite the Foo Fighters taking an official hiatus last month, this hasn’t stopped the band from carrying out their own activities, with front-man Dave Grohl confirming earlier this week plans to pen this year’s keynote speech at SXSW.

The music festival, now in it’s 27th year (having began in 1987), is renowned for its celebration of the arts, often responsible for breaking a host of new musicians and artists who go on to make it big.

One of the largest music events state-side, SXSW continues to host a wide variety of genres and artists, with Kanye West, Ed Sheeran and Alabama Shakes just some of the names who were involved during 2012.

A play on Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, recent years have seen the festival’s popularity continue to soar, with 2013 set to run from March 8th through to the 17th. Grohl, currently at work on a documentary about the legendary Sound City Studios, is set to take the stage on the 14th, delivering a speech which for many is seen as an iconic part of the festival, allowing some of the industries biggest stars to make their own mark on the event.

Words by David Norton

Civil Twilight - River

Coheed and Cambria - The Afterman

Jared Leto In Drag While Shooting Recent Movie

Jared Leto, frontman of the band Thirty Seconds to Mars has recently revealed that he is going to be in a movie called "The Dallas Buyers Club". The movie is also starring Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey. Leto will be playing the character of Rayon. Here is a photo that was recently taken on set.

City and Colour to Support Pink! on 2013 US Arena Tour

City and Colour have been confirmed to support P!nk on select dates of her 2013 US arena tour.

Andrew McMahon Leaves Warner Bros and Recording New Music

Andrew McMahon has revealed in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he is no longer signed with Warner Bros Records and that he is currently recording new music in California and Brooklyn.

McMahon goes onto mention that he will play, on future tours, songs from his previous bands such as Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin. An excerpt from the feature can be found by clicking read more.
"I'd rather just play all those songs and call it my career, not this band vs. that band. I always felt weird playing Something Corporate's songs and then Jack's Mannequin songs at the same show. Like, that's not what this is -- it's not a Something Corporate show, you know? Now going out under my own name, most of the guys that are in my band right now will still be in my band. So the band's not breaking up, either, we're just not using the name anymore."

Best Coast - Do You Love Me Like You Used To [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

METRIC - Breathing Underwater [Official Video]

Circa Survive Release EP For Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Circa Survive have released a Hurricane Sandy Benefit EP, which can be streamed/purchased by clicking read more.

The five-track release also includes a never heard before b-side titled "Battle, My Love".C

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Blink 182 Release EP on December 18th

Mark Hoppus has revealed in a new interview with MTV News that the band's new EP will be released on December 18th.

Hoppus also mentions that he isn't "sure how many songs will make the final EP ... hopefully all five, but we'll make the final determination when the mixes are complete."

Muse/Killers Calaboration

Killers lead sing said that his band hopes to callaborate with the trio.http://www.nme.com/news/the-killers/67153#6

My Morning Jacket frontman to release solo album

JimJames will release a solo album ,"Regions of Light and Soun of God", in Feburary of next year

http://www.nme.com/news/my-morning-jacket/67143

Green Day - "Stray Heart" (Official Video)

Green Day - "Stray Heart" (Official Video)

JEFF The Brotherhood - Leave Me Out [Official Video]

Tegan and Sara announce release date

The duo will release their upcomming album "Heartthrob" on January 29.

All Time Low cancels NC show

The alt rock band canceled the sold out show scheduled for later this month and released the following statement:"Due to a family emergency, the show in Carrboro, NC is rescheduled for Dec 3rd. All tickets will be honored. Sorry for the inconvenience"

Coldplay Drummer to appear in Game of Thrown Film

Will Champion set to play a drummer in the up comming film.

http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/coldplays-will-champion-to-play-a-drummer-in-game/290273

City And Color To Start New Album

Dallas Green has revealed that City and Colour will start recording their long-awaited new album this Sunday (November 4th).

Sleigh Bells Plan Cleaner, More Melodic Album For 2013

This year has been a busy one for Sleigh Bells. Back in February, the duo of Alexis Krauss and Derek E. Miller released their sophomore album, ‘Reign of Terror,’ and they’ve been touring extensively to promote it. The band has also unveiled plans for a brand-new record, tentatively scheduled for a 2013 r

elease.

The ambitious pair refuse to let their recent success intimidate them — instead, they thrive on it. “Success never paralyzes us … It pushes us forward constantly,” Krauss said in a recent interview. She went on to say that they are “half-way through the new record.” As Miller put it, “We’ll have three full-length albums in three years.”

While they may be quick to produce new music, they also recognize the importance of not rushing through the recording process. “We have to have that final, polished package before taking the road,” Krauss said.

Sleigh Bells’ third album doesn’t have a name yet, but they hinted that their new music embraces a more melodic, R&B-style sound. “I use my voice in more of a, dare I say, traditional way,” Krauss said. Miller, meanwhile, described the forthcoming record as “a lot more clean… it might sound surprising.”

Benjamin Gibbard "Teardrop Windows" (Official Video)

NEEDTOBREATHE Celebrate Halloween On Conan

Vampire Weekend Performs New Song "Unbelievers"

Sparks The Rescue - Little Lion Man [Mumford and Sons Cover] (Acoustic i...

Nick Thompson Side Project

Hit The Light’s frontman Nick Thompson has started a new side project called Thief Club.

Learn more HERE

Scissor Sisters Announce Hiatus

Jake Shears, Ana Matronic and Co made the announcement at their show at Camden's Roundhouse in London last night (24th October) stating they have no further plans to work together
The Only The Horses band, who played a second gig at the venue, put on an extended show to thank their fans for their support, before announcing their hiatus.

Shears told the crowd: "This will be the last time we will play in London for quite some time."

Ana Matronic then added that the UK audience were "the ones who got us first - and always get us best".

Following their stint on stage, the band told Gigwise they have no plans to make another album, with guitarist Del Marquis revealing he has already started working on his solo material.

However, Ana Matronic was also quick to assure fans that their break does not mean the permanent end of the Scissor Sisters, adding: "Don't you worry - this isn't the last you've heard of us."

Patrick Stump Denies Fall Out Boy Reunion

Contrary to yesterday's report from The Insider journalist Keltie Colleen, Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump has denied that the band are back together and working on new music. Oh well, there's still hope, right?

Check out what Stump had to say by clicking read more.

"One of these days there may actually be news and you won't be able to hear it over all the rumors.

That's no disrespect to @keltiecolleen btw. She's awesome."

The Avett Brothers Cover Neutral Milk Hotel

Green Day Cancels Rest Of 2012 Dates

Green Day have canceled all remaining shows in 2012, postponed their arena shows in January/February 2013 and moved the release date of their upcoming new album "¡Tre!" to December 11th.

New dates for all affected shows will be announced shortly and previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new dates. 

Check out the press release explaining the situation by clicking read more.

Los Angeles, CA – October 29, 2012 – Green Day announced today they will cancel their club tour that was due to launch in Seattle at the Paramount Theatre on September 26th and wind down in Tempe, AZ at the Marquee Theatre on December 10th. Tickets for these clubs shows will be refunded at point of purchase. Additionally, Green Day will postpone all scheduled appearances for the months of January and February 2013. New dates for these rescheduled shows will be announced shortly and previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new dates. 

“Obviously the timing for this isn’t ideal, but Billie Joe’s well-being is our main concern,” said Mike Dirnt. “We are happy to say that Billie Joe is doing well, and we want to thank you all for the outpouring of support and well wishes that we have received, and we can’t wait to see you all again soon.

Green Day also announced they would move up the release date of Green Day ¡Tré! to December 11, 2012 from its original date of January 15, 2013.

“We feel bad we have to delay our tour, so to make up for it we want to give our fans the music earlier than we had planned,” said Tré Cool. “If we couldn’t be there to play it for you live, the least we could do was give you the next best thing.”

COMPLETE LIST OF CANCELED 2012 TOUR DATES

SEPTEMBER
28th San Francisco, CA The Fillmore

OCTOBER
27th New Orleans, LA Voodoo Music Experience

NOVEMBER
26th Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre 
27th Kennewick, WA Toyota Center 
29th Salem, OR Salem Armory Auditorium 

DECEMBER
1st Sacramento, CA Memorial Auditorium 
2nd Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort - Grand Theatre 
4th Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 
10th Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre 

LIST OF POSTPONED 2013 TOUR DATES

JANUARY
7th Green Bay, WI Resch Center
8th Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
10th Wilkes-Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
11th University Park, PA Bryce Jordan Center
13th Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena
14th Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center
16th Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
18th Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
19th Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
21st Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
22nd Philadelphia, PA The Liacouras Center
24th Providence, RI Dunkin’ Donuts Center
25th Portland, ME Cumberland Co. Civic Center
27th Quebec City, CQ Quebec Colisee Pepsi
29th Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
30th Cleveland, OH Wolstein Ctr. / Cleveland St. Univ.

FEBRUARY
1st Moline, IL I Wireless Center
2nd Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center Mem. Coliseum
4th Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center Omaha
6th Broomfield, CO 1st Bank Center
8th Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena

Anberlin Working On New Album. Already?

Anberlin may of recently released their new album "Vital" but the band have revealed in a new interview they have already "made a lot of headway writing for the next record".

IM: What’s in the future for Anberlin?

JM: We’re going to keep writing, we’ve already made a lot of headway writing for the next record and we’re going to keep going and keep trying to one up ourselves and keep touring and just see how long we can ride this thing.

Fun.: Carry On [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

The Gaslight Anthem - Everlong in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

Fall Out Boy May Have New Material

Could this be the best news that we've heard this year so far?
The Insider employee Keltie Colleen has revealed on Twitter that she has receieved a tip off that Fall Out Boy are back and working together on new material. Check out what Colleen had to say by clicking read more.

"Today I am basking in the glow of knowledge that FOB are working on new songs. #fangirl"

Trent Reznor Partnering With Beats By Dre

Trent Reznor is working on some sort of partnership with Beats by Dre, the audio products and equipment brand produced by hip-hip icon Dr. Dre and and producer Jimmy Iovine under their Beats Electronic company. The Nine Inch Nails and How to Destroy Angels mastermind announced that he’s teamed up with Beats via a Facebook postthat revealed very little about what they actually have in the works.

“I have indeed been involved with Dre, Jimmy Iovine, Luke Wood, and the rest of the team on a number of very interesting projects that will start to emerge next year,” Reznor wrote in the post. “I have been wanting to experiment and focus my energy and creativity in some different directions, and Beats has afforded me that very opportunity. As much as I’d like to tell you about the things we’ve dreamed up … I just can’t. I can tell you it’s probably not what you’re expecting!”

We don’t actually know what we are expecting, to be honest — a new line of How to Destroy Angels speakers for limousines? Some high-fidelity, Nails-branded headphones? — but whatever it brings, the partnership is unexpected, considering Iovine is the CEO of Reznor’s former label, Interscope Records. It was only a few years ago that Iovine commissioned several hip-hop remixes of a NIN song, only to see Reznor leave the label in a fuss and go off on Iovine. “You know what, Jimmy? F— you,” Reznor said. “Take that beat and shove it up Timbaland’s ass.”

Coldpaly Selling Mylo Xyloto Graffiti

Coldplay have donated the wall from their studio on which the band graffitied the original artwork for their ‘Mylo Xyloto’ album to Proud Galleries in London. It will be put on sale next month, and proceeds will benefit Kids Company, a charity that provides support for vulnerable children.

“We built a special wall in our studio and sprayed it, wrote on it and threw things at it until it eventually became the artwork for ‘Mylo Xyloto,’” Chris Martin tells news.com.au of the piece, which is 23′ long by 8′ high. “This exhibition will be the first time that the wall has appeared in public.”

Other artwork on display at Proud Galleries and up for sale will include three original paintings on canvas by the band and their ‘Mylo Xyloto’ artwork collaborator, artist Paris, plus a second wall painted by Paris and children from Kids Company. “While we were making the last album we did quite a lot of painting with our friend Paris,” adds Martin.

Coldplay have been raising money for the charity for more than four years. “Kids Company is a phenomenal organisation that is very close to our hearts,” Martin concludes.

Greenhornes to Work With Eric Burdon

Eric Burdon made a name for himself fronting the Animals in the ’60s and War in the ’70s, and now he’s back in the ’10s, sitting in with indie garage trio the Greenhornes. The Greenhornes, featuring frontman Craig Fox and Jack White‘s Raconteurs rhythm section of bassist Jack Lawrence and drummer Patrick Keeler, teamed up with Burdon to record the aptly titled EP ‘Eric Burdon and the Greenhornes,’ due to drop Nov. 23 on Record Store Day Black Friday. Check out their new tune ‘Black Dog’ by clicking below.

“I’m finding black dogs in the neighborhood that are kind to me, and I’m finding that I have no fear,” Burdon tells Rolling Stone of life after penning ‘Black Dog,’ which takes its name from former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s phrase “black dog of depression,” which he used to refer to periods of despair. “I’m putting my hands through fences and stroking these dogs. It’s amazing how music can make things happen like that.”

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong’s rehab stay is “no joke;” may lead to further tour cancellations

According to Warner Bros. Records Chairman Rob Cavallo, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's current rehab stay could lead to further Green Day show cancellations. 

"His rehab is no joke," Cavallo told Rolling Stone. "All I can say is I don't know if we'll see him before or after Christmas. It's basically undetermined when he'll be back."

"Before Christmas," on Green Day's tour schedule includes 7 U.S. dates.  

Billie Joe entered rehab for substance abuse last month.