NME announce ‘major’ relaunch
British music publication NME has announced a redesign of the magazine's content, both on- and off-line, along with a new typograph, set to premiere this Wednesday with David Bowie gracing as the cover star.
Amongst the changes will be an updated aesthetic on the logo,...
BBC Radio 1 to launch iPlayer Video channel
The BBC have confirmed that they are to launch a video channel based around Radio 1's content.
The station, wide supporters of sharing video content of their own programmes, have not confirmed when the new channel will be launched, however the news has been...
BBC announce BBC 6 Music autumn line-up changes
The BBC have just announced a wave of timing changes for BBC6 Music's autumnal lineup.
From Saturday 2 November, Huey Morgan moves from Sunday afternoons to Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm. Morgan says: "I can't wait to get down and spread the love to my listeners with...
Chase and Status’ Will Kennard to open free music school
Will Kennard, one half of dance maestros Chase and Status, has unveiled to the BBC his plans to open a free school in London's East End, aimed at developing musical talent in the area.
In a short film for BBC1's 'This Week', Kennard explains his...
YouTube join with Kia for first ever YouTube Music Awards
YouTube have announced the YouTube Music Awards, the site's first-ever music award show.
Streamed live from New York on November 3rd, the awards ceremony, sponsored by rising car manufacturer Kia, will feature performances from Lady Gaga, Eminem and Arcade Fire, along with self-made YouTube stars...
Baauer’s ‘Harlem Shake’ crowned most streamed track of 2013
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A new survey by Billboard Magazine and Nielsen Entertainment has crowned Baauer's infamous Harlem Shake as the most streamed track of the year, with over 400 MILLION streams.... to date!
In comparison, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' Thrift Shop came in...
Hard Rock Calling 2014 cancelled
Hard Rock International have announced that their annual 'Hard Rock Calling' festival will not appear in next year's festival calendar.
According to Music Week, Hard Rock International announced that whilst 'the brand has been privileged and honoured to host the event in the UK...
2013 Mercury Music Prize nominees announced
Lauren Laverne has announced the full shortlist to the upcoming 2013 Mercury Music Prize awards.
Whilst many have shown disappointment in the lack of London Grammar's inclusion for their debut If You Wait, the full list proves the excellence of Britain's current rise in musical...
Spotify sued by Ministry of Sound over copyright infringement
Music application Spotify have confirmed that they have received law orders from dance label Ministry of Sound regarding suspected copyright infringement.
According to The Guardian Ministry of Sound are seeking an injunction to remove users' playlists whereby they have seemingly created mirrored replicas of MoS...
Channel 4 to show iTunes Festival gigs
Channel 4 have confirmed that C4, 4Music and E4 will play host to the broadcasting coverage of next month's iTunes Festival. Whilst final times have yet to be confirmed, it's likely that the shows will be broadcast not long after the event, however Wednesday...