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'Le Donk' actor Paddy Considine launches new band

'Le Donk' actor Paddy Considine launches new band

'This isn't some half-arsed actor wanking off,' he says of the venture

Sky wade into music streaming market with new online service

Sky wade into music streaming market with new online service

Sky Songs goes head to head with the likes of Spotify next Monday (Oct 19)

  • Oct 12, 2009
Music Go Music to headline NME's In The City showcase

Music Go Music to headline NME's In The City showcase

Full line-up for Manchester festival new talent show announced

  • Oct 12, 2009
Tributes paid to late Boyzone singer Stephen Gately

Tributes paid to late Boyzone singer Stephen Gately

Bandmates, manager and former Irish leader speak as 33 year-old singer passes away

Soulja Boy arrested at video shoot

Soulja Boy arrested at video shoot

Rapper charged with obstruction by police

  • Oct 10, 2009
Keith Allen to play gig for 'bin men' in Leeds

Keith Allen to play gig for 'bin men' in Leeds

Lily's dad taking rubbish campaign to the stage

2010 World Cup South Africa to kick off with stadium concert

2010 World Cup South Africa to kick off with stadium concert

'Major' artists being lined up for event

  • Oct 7, 2009
New research links tinnitus to 'centres in the brain' as well as ears damage

New research links tinnitus to 'centres in the brain' as well as ears damage

Detroit doctors successfully pinpoint brain area activated during ailment

  • Oct 5, 2009
'Name That Tune' to return with Ant & Dec

'Name That Tune' to return with Ant & Dec

Channel Five to broadcast new version of show

  • Oct 1, 2009
Mobo Awards: JLS, N-Dubz and Chipmunk triumph

Mobo Awards: JLS, N-Dubz and Chipmunk triumph

UK acts sweep up at Glasgow ceremony

  • Oct 1, 2009
Spotify-employed Pirate Bay appeal judge ruled to have 'conflict of interest'

Spotify-employed Pirate Bay appeal judge ruled to have 'conflict of interest'

Ruling made about suitability of copyright judge in Sweden

  • Sep 30, 2009
Mercury Prize-nominated Lisa Hannigan announces tour and ticket details

Mercury Prize-nominated Lisa Hannigan announces tour and ticket details

Damian Rice collaborator set for autumn dates

  • Sep 30, 2009
BPI slam 'shameful' BT for not clamping down on illegal downloaders

BPI slam 'shameful' BT for not clamping down on illegal downloaders

Boss Geoff Taylor says the BPI handed over details of file-sharers

  • Sep 29, 2009
Average number of albums owned by British music fans revealed

Average number of albums owned by British music fans revealed

New survey also suggests men buy more music than women

Lord Mandelson: 'Cutting file-sharers' connection is last resort'

Lord Mandelson: 'Cutting file-sharers' connection is last resort'

Business Secretary speaks about illegal downloading

The Antlers announce debut UK tour

The Antlers announce debut UK tour

Band to tour the UK for the first time this November

  • Sep 22, 2009
Independent festivals are bringing in millions to local economies

Independent festivals are bringing in millions to local economies

'Festivals make a huge contribution to the local businesses,' states festival boss

  • Sep 22, 2009
Paul Epworth records song in Ghana for new Cadbury's advert

Paul Epworth records song in Ghana for new Cadbury's advert

Florence And The Machine producer to follow iconic 'Eyebrows' and 'Gorilla' ads

Scarce for first UK tour in 12 years

Scarce for first UK tour in 12 years

US rockers to screen documentary at rare British shows

  • Sep 17, 2009
Jackson family reality TV show on the way

Jackson family reality TV show on the way

Tito Jackson says 'The Jackson Dynasty' will air as a series

  • Sep 17, 2009
 

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