http://www.lads-stash.com/music/ Get all the latest Music news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:17:27 +0000 Copyright: (C) First Active Media Ltd http://www.lads-stash.com/_furniture/gfx/logos/ladsstash.png http://www.lads-stash.com/music/ The musician told how he was once in a tribute band to the Irish pop rockers, and can't wait to play with the band at a show in Japan and then across the UK, with talk he may also appear at some festivals with them over the summer. He explained: "I've always loved Ash - my first-ever stage performance was part of an Ash covers band, so when they as... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Bloc+Party-11137.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Bloc+Party-11137.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:40:21 +0000 Music The White Stripes frontman said he was impressed with the'99 Problems' rapper's wordplay whgen he played him some ideas in the studio recently. He explained: "I just did a record with Jay-Z. We did a song together a few weeks ago. It was incredible. I played him something that I've been kicking around for a while and he immediately came out with wo... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Jack+White+JayZ-11136.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Jack+White+JayZ-11136.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:40:09 +0000 Music A collective of dance music heroes have been confirmed for Saturday 3 July at Wireless sponsored by Barclaycard, including LCD Soundsystem, 2manydjs Live, DJ Shadow, U.N.K.L.E and The Big Pink.  With some of the biggest names, best breakthrough talent and cutting edge DJ’s set to play across three stages, the atmosphere in London’s... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/events/Wireless+Festival+2010+Saturday+LineUp-11129.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/events/Wireless+Festival+2010+Saturday+LineUp-11129.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:07:56 +0000 Music Britain’s most enigmatic roots guitarist since the heyday of the Yardbirds, 22-year-old Isle Of Man-born Davy Knowles returns to the UK  this April with his band Back Door Slam and his brand new album “Coming Up For Air”,  which was released in November last year by Blixstreet Records. Davy Knowles will be playing four ... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/events/Davy+Knowles+returns+to+the+UK+for+four+shows+in+April-11128.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/events/Davy+Knowles+returns+to+the+UK+for+four+shows+in+April-11128.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:02:24 +0000 Music Mary J. Blige’s latest album has as its central theme the idea that we know that if we want to achieve anything we have to accept that our work is never over, and by keeping going, all the trials, tribulations and tears only make us stronger. After 15 years of success in the music industry, including nine Grammy albums, eight multi-platinum ... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rnbmusic/Mary+J+Blige+Stronger+With+Each+Tear-11127.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rnbmusic/Mary+J+Blige+Stronger+With+Each+Tear-11127.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:01:06 +0000 Music Heralding a new era for the London collective, ‘Good Times’ contrasts Roll Deep’s attitude-driven vehemence with an immediately memorable hook delivered by guest vocalist Jodie Connor. The single captures the essence of Roll Deep’s breakthrough hit ‘The Avenue’ while pushing the boundaries and maximising the cros... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rapmusic/Roll+Deep+Good+Times+The+Video-11126.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rapmusic/Roll+Deep+Good+Times+The+Video-11126.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:57:43 +0000 Music Attack! Attack! set to release first single ‘Not Afraid’ from forthcoming 2nd album on Monday 3rd May through Atticus Black.  Following more than a year of solid touring in support of their self-titled debut album, released in October 2008, Welsh melody merchants Attack! Attack! took some well earned time off to begin work on it's... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rockmusic/Attack+Attack+Not+Afraid-11125.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rockmusic/Attack+Attack+Not+Afraid-11125.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:54:31 +0000 Music Lady Gaga has announced her highly anticipated return to North America on the heels of her sold-out European Tour.  The 2010 North American leg of The Monster Ball Tour, presented by Virgin Mobile, hits 31 top arenas and a host of new cities in the US and Canada through the summer and fall. In keeping with Lady Gaga’s flair for the thea... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/events/Lady+Gaga+Announces+2010+North+American+Tour-11124.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/events/Lady+Gaga+Announces+2010+North+American+Tour-11124.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:49:33 +0000 Music Australia’s biggest hardcore-metal band Parkway Drive has announced plans to return to the studio to record their third studio album, which is expected to be released later this summer via Epitaph Records.  The long-awaited follow-up to 2007’s hard-hitting breakout album Horizons was written in the band’s hometown of Byron B... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rockmusic/Parkway+Drive+Recording+New+Album-11123.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rockmusic/Parkway+Drive+Recording+New+Album-11123.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:09:12 +0000 Music The 'Who We Be' rapper received the punishment at a court hearing in Phoenix, Arizona, but he may escape prison and instead be ordered straight to residential rehab. The American hip-hop star - real name Earl Simmons - had earlier admitted to five breaches of his probation, blaming his dependence on drugs. http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/DMX-11118.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/DMX-11118.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:15:35 +0000 Music The FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert, held on June 10, will open the international sports tournament the night before the first match (11.06.10) and will feature 12 artists, including a number of African musicians alongside mainstream pop acts. This year's tournament is the first time the World Cup has ever been held in Africa. http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Alicia+Keys-11119.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Alicia+Keys-11119.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:15:35 +0000 Music The 'Greatest Day' hitmakers and the 'Angels' singer - who quit the group in 1995 - had booked a recording studio to lay down some new tracks but had to cancel after Mark Owen entered rehab for alcohol problems. A source said: "They were all heading down there, Robbie included, but the plan has been scrapped for now. All they care about is Mark at ... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Take+That-11120.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Take+That-11120.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:15:35 +0000 Music The 'You Have Killed Me' singer and animal rights activist blasted the British artist - who is famous for works including dead and dissected animals including a shark, sheep and cow kept in formaldehyde - for using the creatures for artwork which has generated him personal gain. Discussing the artists work with artist Linder Sterling, he said: "I d... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Morrissey-11121.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Morrissey-11121.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:15:35 +0000 Music The 'Rabbit Heart' singer - real name Florence Welch - said she is trying hard to record songs for her second album while on the road, but that the constant humming of her tourbus fridge is seeping onto the recordings and ruining them. She told Absolute Radio DJ Geoff Lloyd: "We've been writing this second album on this tour. But it's funny -we don... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Florence-11122.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Florence-11122.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:15:35 +0000 Music Morrissey has taken aim at controversial artist Damien Hirst for using dead animals in his exhibitions. Hirst, who is famous for his rotting bull and a dead tiger shark set in formaldehyde, has appalled the staunch vegetarian singer/songwriter with his art for years and now Morrissey is speaking out. In a new article in Interview magazine, the fo... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/indiemusic/Morrissey+Takes+Aim+At+Damian+Hurst-11114.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/indiemusic/Morrissey+Takes+Aim+At+Damian+Hurst-11114.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0000 Music Hard rock legends Motorhead, have today announced that they will once again be hitting the road for their annual UK tour this November. 2010 is a special year for the band, led by legendary frontman Lemmy Kilmister featuring Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee, as it marks Motorhead’s 35th Anniversary as well as the release of a brand new studio alb... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/events/Motorhead+Announce+35th+Anniversary+Tour-11117.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/events/Motorhead+Announce+35th+Anniversary+Tour-11117.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:38:14 +0000 Music A Day To Remember videos, pictures of Sebastian Vettel and episodes of CSI are enough to equal a good day in the life on me, so, since I spent yesterday chatting to Eric Szmanda from CSI and got my fix of Vettel at Sunday’s Grand Prix, today premiere of I’m Made Of Wax Larry, What Are You Made Of? Makes me a very happy girl. Now don&rs... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/features/A+Day+To+Remember+Im+Made+Of+Wax+Larry+What+Are+You+Made+Of+The+Video-11116.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/features/A+Day+To+Remember+Im+Made+Of+Wax+Larry+What+Are+You+Made+Of+The+Video-11116.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:28:22 +0000 Music Dave Ghrol has been told to cut back on his caffeine intake after a recent health scare. The Foo Fighters frontman's bandmates in supergroup Them Crooked Vultures have posted a video of Grohl's coffee drinking habits online, joking he had to be "rushed to a doctor" during a recent recording session. But the video takes a serious turn when a voice... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rockmusic/Dave+Ghrol+Needs+To+Cut+Back+On+Coffee-11115.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/rockmusic/Dave+Ghrol+Needs+To+Cut+Back+On+Coffee-11115.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:54:22 +0000 Music The legendary performers were all honoured with a dinner in New York, and representatives from all of the acts performed, apart from Genesis - who were instead tribute by the band Phish. ABBA member Anni-Frid Prinzessin - who attended the show with singer-songwriter Benny Andersson, her ex-husband, from the group - said: "I am truly very touched by... http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/ABBA-11113.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/ABBA-11113.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:40:24 +0000 Music The former Culture Club singer - who served four months of a 15-month term for imprisoning and assaulting a male escort - is performing to promote of his comeback single, 'Amazing Grace' - his first pop release in over a decade - at London's Merah nightclub. The vocalist has recently signed a new record deal and the video for the song has already proved a hit on YouTube. http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Boy+George-11112.html http://www.lads-stash.com/music/news/Boy+George-11112.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:40:12 +0000 Music