Bez from Happy Mondays forgets to register party name in time to run as an MP

Reality Party was too similarly-titled to the Realists’ party.

16th January 2015

Fall Out Boy recruit Wiz Khalifa and Hoodie Allen for ‘Boys of Zummer’ US tour

The band’s new album, ​‘American Beauty / American Psycho’ is released on Monday.

16th January 2015

First Aid Kit cover R.E.M.’s ‘Walk Unafraid’ with Peter Buck

The cover is taken from the ​‘Wild’ soundtrack.

16th January 2015

Jens Lekman offers up ‘Postcard #3’

The third offering in his ​‘Postcard’ series sees Lekman entering into more acoustic territory.

16th January 2015

Dev Hynes and Connan Mockasin to play special recording residency at new Texas festival

New Myths is to take place just before SXSW, and also features Iceage and Grouper.

16th January 2015

Listen to Flying Lotus’ first Radio 1 Residency takeover

FlyLo FM includes a new Thundercat track and a chat with Herbie Hancock.

16th January 2015

Watch a Talking Heads concert recorded in the ’80s

Footage of a 1980 show in New Jersey has recently surfaced online.

16th January 2015

Jessie Ware takes on Labrinth’s ‘Jealous’ for Radio 1

The singer-songwriter threw in a little Chaka Khan for good measure.

16th January 2015

GANG arrive with sludgy, Theo Verney-produced ‘Silverback’ single

Band support Verney at a DIY Presents gig this weekend.

16th January 2015

Milk Teeth showcase new video for ‘Melon Blade’

The four-piece will release their debut EP ​‘Sad Sack’ on 26th January.

16th January 2015

Happyness and Spring King to join JAWS on March UK tour

Birmingham band invite fellow fresh faces on their March run.

16th January 2015

Mark Ronson to release soundtrack for new Johnny Depp film

‘Mortdecai’ soundtrack is set to come out the same day as ​‘Uptown Special’.

16th January 2015

BEA unveils video for new single, ‘Filthy Believer’

Amsterdam newcomer goes pink for her perfectly-poised new clip.

16th January 2015

Selfie stick banned from gigs by major UK venues

Go-to 2014 gadget might have to stay at home, in future.

16th January 2015

Portland declares ‘Decemberists Day’ for band’s new record

There’s also a free gig in the city from the indie stalwarts.

16th January 2015

Sharon Van Etten unveils new song on Ellen

‘I Don’t Want To Let You Down’ is rumoured to feature on a forthcoming EP.

16th January 2015

Frank Iero & Cancer Bats confirmed for this year’s Hit The Deck Festival

While She Sleeps, Rolo Tomassi and The Swellers have also been announced for this year’s bill.

16th January 2015

Lightning Bolt return with new album ‘Fantasy Empire’

It’s the noise rock group’s first album in five years.

16th January 2015

Best Friends get chaotic in new ‘Shred Til You’re Dead’ video

Sheffield four-piece showcase raw excellence in new clip.

16th January 2015

The Grateful Dead to reunite for 50th anniversary shows

Surviving members will be fronted by Trey Anastasio, from Phish.

16th January 2015

Marvel uses Run the Jewels logo for two new comics

‘Deadpool’ and ​‘Howard the Duck’ are getting RTJ’ed.

16th January 2015

Fall Out Boy add second Wembley Arena date

The band tour the UK in October.

16th January 2015

Chilly Gonzales announces new record, ‘Chambers’

The Canadian pianist will follow his collaboration with Boys Noize with a new album.

16th January 2015

Say Lou Lou share ‘Lucid Dreaming’ album artwork

The sisters’ debut will be out later this year.

16th January 2015