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Bono tries his hand at journalism

Bono tries his hand at journalism

U2 frontman to write column for New York Times

  • Jan 9, 2009
London Astoria cancels its last-ever party

London Astoria cancels its last-ever party

Iconic venue is forced to close sooner than expected

  • Jan 9, 2009
Beastie Boys for Obama inauguration party

Beastie Boys for Obama inauguration party

Sheryl Crow will join them at 'Rock The Vote' event

  • Jan 9, 2009
Melissa Auf Der Maur to debut short film at Sundance

Melissa Auf Der Maur to debut short film at Sundance

Film is part of her multi-media concept album

  • Jan 9, 2009
Black Kids, Mates Of State for co-headlining tour

Black Kids, Mates Of State for co-headlining tour

Bands will tour North America in April

  • Jan 9, 2009
Abe Vigoda reveal new EP details

Abe Vigoda reveal new EP details

It's due out next month

  • Jan 9, 2009
Kings of Leon score 2008's top selling-album in Australia

Kings of Leon score 2008's top selling-album in Australia

But the American rockers don't fare so well at home

  • Jan 9, 2009
Santogold: 'I got called a lesbian techno rapper'

Santogold: 'I got called a lesbian techno rapper'

But Santi White doesn't mind getting negative MySpace comments

  • Jan 9, 2009
Bat For Lashes announces new album plans and tour dates

Bat For Lashes announces new album plans and tour dates

Scott Walker and Yeasayer guest on 'Two Suns'

  • Jan 9, 2009
'60s pop star Dave Dee dies

'60s pop star Dave Dee dies

Chart-topper passes away after three-year cancer battle

The Stooges, Barack Obama's inauguration, London Astoria closure in video news

The Stooges, Barack Obama's inauguration, London Astoria closure in video news

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  • Jan 9, 2009
Bruce Springsteen wins Critics Choice Award for 'The Wrestler' song

Bruce Springsteen wins Critics Choice Award for 'The Wrestler' song

'The Boss' takes home the 2009 gong

  • Jan 9, 2009
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly organises London Astoria Demolition Ball

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly organises London Astoria Demolition Ball

Sam Duckworth wants to give the venue a proper send off

Carl Barat plays solo gig supporting Glasvegas

Carl Barat plays solo gig supporting Glasvegas

Former Libertine and Dirty Pretty Thing plays in San Francisco

Stranglers man brands Metallica 'silly'

Stranglers man brands Metallica 'silly'

Hugh Cornwell stands up for file sharers

Bands as Mickey Rourke's 'The Wrestler'

Bands as Mickey Rourke's 'The Wrestler'

Timewasting fun on NME.COM

Alexandra Burke's 'Hallelujah' joins 'million-selling' singles list

Alexandra Burke's 'Hallelujah' joins 'million-selling' singles list

The song is one of ten since the turn of the millennium to pass the million mark

'Led Zeppelin will not tour – they're over' says manager

'Led Zeppelin will not tour – they're over' says manager

Jimmy Page's manager says the band will not continue in any form

Kanye West judges prestigious design awards

Kanye West judges prestigious design awards

Wallpaper* call on rapper-producer's critical eye

  • Jan 9, 2009
'Extremists' target radio station because they play Cliff Richard

'Extremists' target radio station because they play Cliff Richard

Hackers take over Radio Basingstoke's website

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                                        Chris Cornell Teams Up With Timbaland For New Pink Floyd Inspired Album

Chris Cornell Teams Up With Timbaland For New Pink Floyd Inspired Album

Plus European live dates announced


                                        Neil Young Posts Brand New Song Online

Neil Young Posts Brand New Song Online

Is the singer delaying Archives for a(nother) brand new album?


                                        Van Morrison To Release Astral Weeks - Live!

Van Morrison To Release Astral Weeks - Live!

First time the album performed live in it's entirety captured on disc


                                        Hear Bon Iver's New EP Online Now

Hear Bon Iver's New EP Online Now

Forthcoming Blood Bank Tracks are streaming now

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