Music news

Bristol was named British «most musical city»
Bristol was voted «most musical city» in the Great Britain during a special survey by the Performing Rights Society (PRS). London was put on 26 position, while Liverpool, the birthplace of The Beatles, became 18.

The Strokes will release new album in September
Julian Casablancas revealed that the band was going to release its fourth studio album in September. «It’s way more collaborative. So it’ll have a different feel than our other albums», claimed he.

Slash may launch new band
Famous guitarist has performed at the Canadian TV show together with German singer Engelbert Humperdinck and British keyboardist Dave Stewart. However, Slash did not confirm if they would perform together on regular basis or would be engaged in a studio work.

Pink Floyd have won a legal battle against EMI
Pink Floyd have won their court battle against EMI Group. Musicians filled a lawsuit last week, claiming that record label can not sell their tracks through the Web without the band’s permission.

The Flaming Lips’ frontman asked Justin Timberlake to act in his new movie
Film director and singer Wayne Coyne revealed that he was going to begin the work on the new movie. It will be a sequel to his 2008’s effort Christmas On Mars. Coyne claimed that he wanted Justin Timberlake for the main role.

Beastie Boys’ new album set to hit the stores in September
Beastie Boys expressed hope that their new album would hit the stores in September. The record was set to be released in 2009, but it was delayed after one of the band’s members was diagnosed with cancer.

New Rock Band game is set to be released this winter
Harmonix videogame studio announced that it has started the work on Rock Band 3. «The game, will innovate and revolutionise the music genre once again», says the official message. At the same time, four Lady Gaga’s songs have become available for Rock Band 2.

P.Diddy announced release date for new album
US rapper revealed the release date for his new album Last Train To Paris. He also claimed that he wanted Jay-Z to join him on this album, which already features collaborations with Drake and Lil' Wayne.

Rage Against The Machine guitarist to write music for Iron Man 2 movie
Tom Morello confirmed that he would work on the score for Iron Man 2 movie. The film would also feature music by AC/DC – the movie’s soundtrack will consist of 15 hits by famous rock band.

Foo Fighters’ new album will be the band’s heaviest record ever
Dave Grohl claimed that the band’s recently announced new album would be its «heaviest record yet». He added that unlike Foo Fighters’ two previous studio efforts, this one would be recorded in his house.