• NME.COM
  • Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Latest Music News from NME.com

Read the latest breaking music news stories. Tours dates, interviews, album releases, single releases, live reports and gossip from around the globe.

Streets, Dizzee Rascal, Fratellis for Ibiza Rocks TV shows

Streets, Dizzee Rascal, Fratellis for Ibiza Rocks TV shows

Plus Ladyhawke, Sam Sparro and Black Kids will feature

  • Aug 20, 2008
Dave Matthews Band saxophonist dies

Dave Matthews Band saxophonist dies

LeRoi Moore suffers complications from ATV accident

  • Aug 20, 2008
Cribs, Weezer men star in Stephen Malkmus video

Cribs, Weezer men star in Stephen Malkmus video

Modest Mouse and Ratatat also appear

  • Aug 20, 2008
John Lennon's killer admits shame of killing former Beatle

John Lennon's killer admits shame of killing former Beatle

Mark David Chapman's parole hearing transcripts released

Roseanne Cash speaks out about Republican rally

Roseanne Cash speaks out about Republican rally

Johnny Cash's daughter outraged at John Rich's comments

  • Aug 19, 2008
Haley Paramore: 'I'm not depressed'

Haley Paramore: 'I'm not depressed'

Singer says she's 'severely happy'

  • Aug 19, 2008
Goo Goo Dolls, Sheryl Crow on Olympic soundtrack

Goo Goo Dolls, Sheryl Crow on Olympic soundtrack

Proceeds will benefit Team USA

  • Aug 19, 2008
American teen quits school to play 'Guitar Hero'

American teen quits school to play 'Guitar Hero'

16-year-old Blake Peebles wants a career out of it

50 Cent tops Forbes hip-hop rich list

50 Cent tops Forbes hip-hop rich list

He beats Jay-Z and Diddy in money stakes

  • Aug 19, 2008
Ozomatli to pitch at Dodger baseball game

Ozomatli to pitch at Dodger baseball game

They'll also host LA radio show

  • Aug 19, 2008
Beyonce, Rihanna, Fergie team up for cancer-fighting single

Beyonce, Rihanna, Fergie team up for cancer-fighting single

Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige also join in

  • Aug 19, 2008
'Dr Who' actor to release album

'Dr Who' actor to release album

Sci-Fi show star to release his 'Music'

Leeds Festival: traffic and travel information released

Leeds Festival: traffic and travel information released

Find out the easiest ways to get to the festival

  • Aug 19, 2008
Destiny's Child to record new material?

Destiny's Child to record new material?

Kelly Rowland speaks about forthcoming reunion

Hear brand new Bloc Party album track now

Hear brand new Bloc Party album track now

Listen to 'Trojan Horse' now on NME.COM

Babyshambles banned from headlining festival

Babyshambles banned from headlining festival

Police say band could incite public disorder

Subways threatening to 'throw a pint of beer over Pete Doherty'

Subways threatening to 'throw a pint of beer over Pete Doherty'

Billy Lunn is targeting singer at Reading And Leeds Festivals

Coldplay give away free song

Coldplay give away free song

'Death Will Never Conquer' is available now

Maximo Park: 'New album will push us into weird space'

Maximo Park: 'New album will push us into weird space'

Band say they have around 24 songs ready for album number three

Chester French set for gig in Peaches Geldof's hometown

Chester French set for gig in Peaches Geldof's hometown

Band to join Holy Fuck at London club show

  • Aug 19, 2008

The Latest News From Our Friends At Uncut


                                        Robert Plant To Play Free Festival

Robert Plant To Play Free Festival

Alison Krauss, Iron & Wine, Bonnie Prince Billy and Pegi Young also on the bill for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass


                                        Brian Wilson! Loudon Wainwright III! Damon Albarn!

Brian Wilson! Loudon Wainwright III! Damon Albarn!

New albums reviewed, plus our recommended round up!


                                        Jenny Lewis Teams Up With Elvis Costello For New Album

Jenny Lewis Teams Up With Elvis Costello For New Album

Second solo album is due on September 22


                                        Jimmy Page, Jack White And The Edge Star In New Film

Jimmy Page, Jack White And The Edge Star In New Film

It Might Get Loud will be premiered at next month's Toronto Film Festival

Get £1 off Uncut Magazine this month. Find out more.More Uncut News

This Week's Issue
  • NME Magazine - The ultimate guide to the week in music
  • The ultimate guide to the week in music
  • NME Magazine - Subscribe today and get 1/3rd off NME
Please sign in

Forgot your password?

Register with MyNME

Every Tuesday and Friday

  • Up-to-the-minute news stories
  • The best new music and free downloads
  • Video interviews, photo galleries, competitions and more
  • Album and track reviews for the week ahead
  • Essential gigs in your area