Music News: Killers, Snow Patrol, Gallagher And Stone Roses To Headline V Festival
The line-up for this year’s V Festival has been announced, and it’s something of a cracker… The festival will be headlined by The Stone Roses, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Killers and Snow Patrol. The main surprise of the pack is undoubtedly The Killers, who were not among the rumoured acts leading up to the big announcement. Also confirmed are reunited Manchester act Happy Mondays, as well as David Guetta, Nicki... Read More
Unsung Rock: Top Ten Tracks Of 2011
In this special bumper edition of Unsung Rock, Dan Jenko celebrates the New Year by counting down the ten best rock tracks of 2011. Looking back, 2011 was a year of great music, even if the mainstream media failed to celebrate it. The list below may be based on my own personal opinion, but it also serves as proof that there was actually some good music to be found amongst the mind-numbing drivel that has dominated our charts. The truth is, there... Read More
Music News: Snow Patrol Announce Arena Tour
Indie-rockers Snow Patrol have revealed plans for a hefty tour of UK arenas early next year, bringing forthcoming album Fallen Empires to the live stage with some aplomb. Kicking off with three shows in the band’s home nation of Northern Ireland in late January, the tour takes in various venues around Scotland and England before finishing at the London 02 Arena on February 10th. The full schedule is as follows: 23/24/25/ Jan 12 Belfast Odyssey... Read More
Unsung Rock: Ready For The Fray
Rock enthusiast Dan Jenko continues his search to find the best new bands you’ve never heard of, as well as unveiling this week’s must-listens. Back With A Bang: The Fray There have been a fair few different topics flying around Unsung Rock of late, including the sad passing of R.E.M and the latest protest aiming to prevent The X Factor winner from seizing the Christmas No. 1 spot, so we’re about due another bucket-load of rock-and-roll... Read More
Unsung Rock: The Stars Of Tomorrow?
With some of rock’s biggest names failing to impress in recent weeks, Dan Jenko takes a look at the bands set to step into their shoes as the new major faces on the scene. Exciting times are afoot. An interesting line to start this week’s column with, yes, but as a self-described rock enthusiast that thought was actually kick-started by a rather large disappointment. Old Hat: The Chili Peppers seem to have lost their edge That disappointment... Read More
