Entries in News (292)

Monday
Jun042012

NaS unveils cover art for 'Life Is Good'

Hip-Hop legend NaS unveils the cover for his highly anticipated tenth studio album 'Life Is Good' through the form of a video, in which he explains the reason for the green dress. Cannot wait for this - out July 17th.

Click to read more ...

Monday
Jun042012

Ed Sheeran announces North American headline tour

With his debut album '+' set to hit the shelves on June 12th, Ed Sheeran has today announced his first full headline tour of North America, which is set to kick off in Toronto on September 17th. Pre-sale tickets will be available to members of Sheeran's online community tomorrow morning (June 5th), with fans also having the option to get early tickets through a pre-order offer of his album. All remaining tickets will then go on sale later in June. Check out the 14 dates after the jump.

Click to read more ...

Thursday
May312012

Carling Zest captures the Sound of Summer with DJ Food, Jaguar Skills & DJ Yoda

To celebrate saying goodbye to April, and with June just around the corner, Carling are capturing the sound of summer by teaming up with three top British artists. Linking up with DJ Yoda, Jaguar Skills and DJ Food, each artist has created a track from 32 different summery sounds and video clips, which are now available to watch on YouTube, with the option to create your own track now available on the official YouTube app - head over HERE to check out both, but be warned, you could spend hours on this.  The best three (as chosen by DJ Food, Jaguar Skills and DJ Yoda) will win a trip to this year's V or Isle of Wight Festival. GO GO GO!

Thursday
May312012

Reebok launches Reebok Radio

Reebok have today announced the launch of their first ever radio station, Reebok Radio. They will be kicking things off at The Parklife Weekender on June 10th, before embarking on a 5 month UK tour. The show will be presented by Goldierocks and will feature exclusive music, music and interviews with special guests such as Benga & Benj Boko.

Click to read more ...

Tuesday
May292012

Jay-Z & KanYe West To Release 'Watch The Throne 2' in 2013?

Grammy-award winning producer Mike Dean, who worked on Jay-Z & KanYe's collaborative debut 'Watch The Throne', today revealed that a sequel should be with us next year. The Dirty South beat maker recently sat down with Quiet Lunch for an interview, in which he said he's "currently working on the G.O.O.D. Music album, and of course 'Watch The Throne 2' - it's not started yet, but it's coming.

Click to read more ...

Friday
May252012

Krankbrother Street Party in Shoreditch on June 9th

Krankbrother have today announced details for their boldest party yet - a daytime street party right in the heart of Shoreditch on June 9th. They will close down Clifton Street (EC2A) in Shoreditch at both ends, and run a whole afternoon of electronic music, including performances from Wolf & Lamb, Guti, Stimming (Live), Adeline and Krankbrothers. Aside from the music, East London's answer to Notting Hill Carnival will be offering a selection of fantastic foods, top end production and a celebration of a thriving scene. Should be a pretty special day, especially if the weather stays like this.

Click to read more ...

Thursday
May242012

Chris Ramsey announces 57 dates for 'Feeling Lucky' Autumn/Winter Tour

Following on from the success of his award-nominated Offermation Tour, North East-born comedian Chris Ramsey has today revealed a staggering 57 dates for his Autumn/Winter Feeling Lucky Tour, which will be packed full of brand new material. Anyone who made it down to his previous tour will know what a brilliant show he puts on, and one can only imagine he'll take things up another level this time round - the Offermation tour sold out in double quick time, so be sure to get your tickets early to avoid disappoint, or end up sat on your own, like me. Tickets go on sale soon, check out the dates after the jump. Sign up to his mailing list HERE to stay up to date with all new info and news.

Click to read more ...

Thursday
May242012

Parklife Weekender adds 20 NEW acts to Line-Up

Today it has been announced that Desperados will be this year be bringing The Factory to Parklife – a new Festival stage designed for house bands, DJs, performances and experiences that provide an unexpected twist on the already amazing event. The Factory will also hold a fully stocked Desperados bar, artists and performers, a skate ramp outside hosting dancers, urban sports performers throughout the Festival and Underground Rebel Bingo Club will provide an alternative bingo experience. The new stages include the likes of Rudimental, Dusky, Sway, Redlight, Breakage, A-Skillz, Horse Meat Disco & many other exciting names. This festival just keeps getting better, and you'd be stupid to not be there - tickets HERE.

Click to read more ...

Monday
May212012

Holy Ship!! Announces 2013 Line-Up

Holy Ship!!, the best cruise in the world, today announced the line-up for their 2013 event, with the boat set to sail January 4th to January 7th. The line-up boasts the likes of Justice, Boys Noize, Diplo, A-Trak, Skream & Benga, Jack Beats, Dillon Francis and many more. The cruise will involved DJs performing around the clock on the boat, at exclusive beach parties and all the other goodies that the ship has to offer. Hit the jump to see the line-up thus far and stay up to date with all the news @ www.holyship.com.

Click to read more ...

Monday
May212012

Happy 40th Birthday: The Notorious B.I.G. (May 21, 1972 - March 9, 1997)

Today would have been the 40th birthday of Christopher Wallace (May 21, 1972 - March 9, 1997), better known by most as The Notorious B.I.G. Nothing else to say, just bump his music all day, and remember one of the best to ever do it. Legend.

Click to read more ...