Blur reform!
Blur have announced they will record a new album, their first since 2002's 'Think Tank', with all four members taking part, though no timescales have been given.…
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Blur drummer Dave Rowntree reveals past cocaine addiction
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has admitted he was a cocaine addict during Blur's 90s heyday, and says he is now active in the recovery community.…
Babyshambles' second album track listing emerges
The track listing for Babyshambles' untitled second album has emerged, with the record produced by Stephen Street and new single 'Delivery' pencilled in for 17 Sep.…
James backs down on Blur reunion chances
Blur's Alex James now doubts a full reunion with Graham Coxon, having earlier suggested it would happen, despite plans for studio work in September.…
Rowntree says sensible things
Blur's Dave Rowntree tells OUT-LAW's podcast that the record industry lost the file-sharing battle early and that DRM alienated ordinary consumers.…
More Blur reunion talk
Dave Rowntree and Alex James have talked to The Independent about possibly recording more Blur material, perhaps with Graham Coxon, after a week of studio time.…
Blur reportedly to record in November
The Mirror reports that Blur will go back into the studio in November, according to a source, after members finish solo projects.…
Great Escape festival Friday and Saturday reviews
A CMU review diary of The Great Escape festival covers sets by Foals, Willy Mason, Florence And The Machine, Candie Payne and The Maccabees across Friday and Saturday in Brighton.…
Albarn thinks Kaiser Chiefs' second album a bit like Blur's fourth
Damon Albarn has compared the Kaiser Chiefs' second album unfavourably to Blur's fourth, 'The Great Escape', saying it sounds empty.…
Mercury appoints general manager
Universal Music's Mercury division has appointed Niamh Byrne, formerly of CMO, as General Manager.…
Blur drummer on election
Blur's Dave Rowntree says it has been fun running as the New Labour candidate in a Westminster Council by-election, despite a tough fight.…
Coxon will rejoin Blur, says James
Blur bassist Alex James says Graham Coxon will join the band for studio sessions this summer, though the band are unsure the reunion will work.…