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Dirty on Purpose to play farewell show on New Year's Eve

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:56:05 +0000

Dirty on Purpose have announced they will perform their final show as a band on New Year's Eve in New York.

Vampire Weekend, Patti Smith for Tibet House benefit

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:34:27 +0000

Vampire Weekend, Patti Smith and Jesse Smith, and The National have all been confirmed to perform at the 2009 Tibet House Benefit Concert, taking place at Carnegie Hall in New York City in February,

Hudson family murder suspect killed in jealous rage

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:07:44 +0000

The sole suspect in the murders of the family of Oscar-winning singer-actress Jennifer Hudson may have killed because he thought his wife was seeing another man.

Quincy Jones to deliver SXSW 2009 keynote address

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:18:45 +0000

Quincy Jones has been announced as the keynote speaker at the 2009 South By Southwest Music Conference in March,

Weezer Christmas iPhone game released

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:55:20 +0000

Weezer have recorded six Christmas songs especially for an iPhone game, set to go on sale in the coming days.

Courteeners to play two New Year shows

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:24:27 +0000

The Courteeners are set to play two live shows to see in the New Year - one in Leeds before the bells (December 31) and one in Sheffield after midnight.

Paramore start work on new album

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:30:35 +0000

Paramore's Hayley Williams has spoken about the band's progress in writing their new album.

Grandmaster Flash to release first album in over 20 years

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:55:04 +0000

Grandmaster Flash is to relese his first album of new material in 20 years.

Morrissey to play homecoming gig on 50th birthday

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:46:27 +0000

Morrissey has announced details of three live shows for 2009 - one of which will take place in his native Manchester on his 50th birthday.

Leona Lewis' Snow Patrol cover breaks download record

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:16:10 +0000

Leona Lewis' new single, a cover of Snow Patrol's 'Run', has become the fastest-selling digital-only track in the UK.

Tony Wilson honoured by Manchester Council

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:58:53 +0000

Factory Records boss Tony Wilson was yesterday (December 3) posthumously awarded the freedom of Manchester by city councillors.

Led Zeppelin and Sonic Youth for live collaboration

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:36:20 +0000

Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones is to perform with Sonic Youth to honour the 90th birthday of choreographer Merce Cunningham.

Appeal launched for missing Bob Marley, Peter Tosh songs

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:10:14 +0000

Members of the Public Broadcasting Corporation Of Jamaica (PBC-J) are appealing for the return of thousands of original records and musical artefacts that have been stolen.

Reverend, Feargal Sharkey, Sway attack police's 'gig form'

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:35:41 +0000

The Metropolitan Police have defended the use of the controversial Form 696, a form used by gig promoters in some London boroughs with regards to police risk assessment which Jon 'The Reverend' McClure has claimed is "racial discrimination".

Boy George 'too fat' to attack male escort

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:15:05 +0000

Boy George was too fat to attack a male escort in his flat, according to the former Culture Club singer's lawyers.

Gang Gang Dance announce European tour

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:48:26 +0000

Gang Gang Dance have announced details of a new European tour.

Robbie Williams: 'I can roll joints with one hand' - Daily Gossip

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:38:17 +0000

Welcome to the Daily Gossip: your daily stop-off to find out who in the world of music has been up to what.

Coldplay, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye West lead Grammy nominations

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:32:06 +0000

Coldplay, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and Kanye West have received multiple nominations for the forthcoming Grammy awards.

Oasis' Noel Gallagher: 'Me and Liam should both do solo records'

news@nme.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:30:41 +0000

Oasis leader Noel Gallagher says he's to follow his band's current world tour with his first 'solo' release - and urged his brother Liam to do the same.

Fleetwood Mac greatest hits tour announced

news@nme.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:40:33 +0000

Fleetwood Mac are set to embark on their first concert tour in five years, and this time it's a greatest hits outing.