Pigeon Detectives criticise Brits
Pigeon Detectives' Matt Bowman has told the Daily Star the Brit Awards are shunning guitar music, though he is glad Arctic Monkeys and Kaiser Chiefs are nominated.…
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Arctic Monkeys may boycott Brits
Arctic Monkeys are reportedly undecided about attending the Brit Awards, allegedly over fears Take That will dominate the event, though a party invite may persuade them.…
UK album sales down
UK album sales fell 10.8% in 2007 to 138.1 million units, while singles sales rose 29.3% thanks to downloads.…
Snap of the day: The Locarnos
Somerset indie band The Locarnos, who have signed to South West Records, are featured with demos of Don't Give Me A Hard Time and Stick and Stones on Myspace.…
Monkeys may do singles releases in 08
Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders told BBC 6Music the band may release standalone singles rather than an album next year.…
Klaxons top NME albums poll
Klaxons' debut album 'Myths Of The Near Future' was named Album Of The Year in an NME and NME.com readers' survey, ahead of Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead.…
Mika and Winehouse top iTunes 2007 charts
Apple has released the most-downloaded singles and albums of 2007 from the UK iTunes Music Store, led by Mika and Amy Winehouse.…
Arctic Monkeys shortlisted in South Bank, Buzzcocks wins at comedy
Arctic Monkeys are shortlisted for the South Bank Show pop prize, while Never Mind The Buzzcocks won two British Comedy Awards, which ITV did not broadcast after phone vote problems.…
MTV announce gold and platinum vids
MTV International has launched gold and platinum awards for videos reaching 3,000 and 6,000 plays across its 39 channels, with Akon, Avril Lavigne and others first honoured.…
The Horrors prepared for frosty Arctic fans
The Horrors, supporting Arctic Monkeys, say they expect a challenging reception from the headliner's fans, and Faris Rotter says past band disagreements are minor.…
Arctic Monkeys put out white label
A Domino Records white label credited to The Death Ramps is assumed to contain new Arctic Monkeys tracks, after a website hint about 'A Certain Romance'.…
Toothpaste survey says charts are irrelevant
A Colgate poll finds 74% of respondents think the UK charts have lost importance, with many saying reality shows lack real talent.…