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Delorean to play next Converse Gig at 100 Club

Thu, May 16 2013 5:38pm - Source: NME

Delorean are set to play an intimate show as part of a new season of monthly Converse Gigs at London's 100 Club.

Alex James to watch clips of Never Mind The Buzzcocks and then say things about them

Wed, May 15 2013 11:48am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Everyone's favourite cheese maker (unless you happen to know the name of more than one cheese maker, I suppose) Alex James is to front a new spin off show from 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'.

Oasis dominate NME readers list of Greatest Britpop Anthems Of All Time

Tue, May 14 2013 3:54pm - Source: NME

Oasis have dominated a vote by NME readers to establish the Greatest Britpop Anthem Of All Time with the top five spots all being filled by songs from the band.

Blur's Alex James to host 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' spin-off show

Tue, May 14 2013 11:54am - Source: NME

Blur 's Alex James will present a Never Mind The Buzzcocks spin-off show this spring.

The celluloid short that is a bit of a Blur: Alex James directs his first film

Fri, May 10 2013 6:42pm - Source: The Independent - Music

"These days you really don't need a lot of money to make a short film," he adds.

Damon Albarn and DOOM on Two New Child of Lov Songs

Fri, May 10 2013 4:58pm - Source: Pretty Much Amazing

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Modern Life Is Rubbish Turns 20

Fri, May 10 2013 2:54pm - Source: Stereogum

Last summer, when Blur were reuniting to record a couple new tracks and play the closing ceremonies of the 2013 Olympics, I wrote here about the great English band's 10 best songs.

WATCH: Alex James Makes and Stars In Short Film

Fri, May 10 2013 2:18pm - Source: Xfm

Blur's Alex James has made his directing debut with a short film called Life Is Short.

Liam Gallagher: 'Noel and Damon Albarn killed Britpop'

Thu, May 09 2013 12:43pm - Source: NME

Liam Gallagher has claimed that Britpop died earlier this year when his brother Noel was pictured hugging Damon Albarn of Blur.

Damon Albarn: We're making a new Blur record

Wed, May 08 2013 12:19am - Source: The Sun - London - UK

FIVE years ago the prospect of a new BLUR album seemed as likely as the band asking NOEL GALLAGHER to join them on stage.

Noel Gallagher rejects 'The X Factor' again, and says he's worth more than Sharon Osbourne

Tue, April 30 2013 1:53pm - Source: NME

Noel Gallagher has turned down the chance to become a judge on the next series of The X Factor.

Gorillaz – ’5/4′

Tue, April 30 2013 4:44am - Source: One A Day

If you count that experimental iPad album that they released a few years back, Damon Albarn's Gorillaz have released four albums in their digital career.

Blur headline second weekend of Coachella festival

Mon, April 22 2013 9:23am - Source: NME

Blur topped the bill at Coachella Festival in Indio, California last night (April 19), as they switched slots with last weekend's headliners The Stone Roses.

Soul survivor: How Bobby Womack overcame heart failure, drug addiction and even apparent Alzheimer's

Sat, April 20 2013 11:19pm - Source: The Independent - Music

It is April 2010, and the 75,000-capacity festival is hosting the first full live performance by Gorillaz, the cartoon collective created by Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett.

Blur switch slots with The Stone Roses to headline second weekend of Coachella festival

Sat, April 20 2013 7:47pm - Source: NME

Blur topped the bill at Coachella Festival in Indio, California last night (April 19), as they switched slots with last weekend's headliners The Stone Roses.

The Stone Roses ousted from Coachella Festival weekend two headline slot by Blur

Wed, April 17 2013 9:11pm - Source: NME

The Stone Roses will no longer be topping the bill at this weekend's Coachella Festival in California as they did last Friday.

The Stone Roses Rip Through Fan Favourites At Coachella Festival

Mon, April 15 2013 12:19pm - Source: Stereoboard

Manchester alt-rock icons The Stone Roses kicked off Coachella Festival in style over the weekend, which also saw Britpop legends Blur chipping in with an epic performance.

Back in black: Brett Anderson on Britpop blow-ups, going solo and the triumphant return of Suede

Sat, April 13 2013 11:35pm - Source: The Independent - Music

But the solo albums were largely ignored (the first failed to dent the Top 50, the other three the Top 100).

Coachella 2013: Stone Roses, How to Destroy Angels Storm the Desert

Sat, April 13 2013 7:21pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The biggest rumor preceding this year's edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was that Daft Punk would be making a secret appearance – which in fact turned out to be (sort of) true.

Backspin: Blur, Think Tank (2003)

Tue, April 09 2013 9:55pm - Source: The Vinyl District

BY PATRICK KIGONGO | Much has been made of the musical and thematic similarities shared by Blur's second, third, and fourth albums ( Modern Life is Rubbish, Parklife, and The Great Escape, respectively).

Noel Gallagher offered £2m per series to become X Factor judge

Tue, April 09 2013 1:21pm - Source: NME

Noel Gallagher has reportedly been approached with an offer to become a judge on the next series of The X Factor.

Backspin: Blur, 13 (1999)

Fri, April 05 2013 3:00pm - Source: The Vinyl District

BY PATRICK KIGONGO | Much has been made of the musical and thematic similarities shared by Blur's second, third, and fourth albums ( Modern Life is Rubbish, Parklife and The Great Escape, respectively).

Backspin: Blur, S/T (1997)

Tue, April 02 2013 6:22pm - Source: The Vinyl District

BY PATRICK KIGONGO | Much has been made of the musical and thematic similarities shared by Blur's second, third, and fourth albums ( Modern Life is Rubbish, Parklife and The Great Escape, respectively).

Robbie Williams: 'The bassist in Blur? My nan could do that'

Fri, March 29 2013 1:41pm - Source: NME

Robbie Williams has continued his rant against Britpop stars, this time saying his nan could take Alex James' place in Blur. Recording the first of his Radio Rudebox podcasts, the Take That singer said James "hadn't been very nice" to him when they've met in the Nineties, adding: "Alex is the bassist in Blur — my nan could do that. All she needs is a new haircut."

Noel Gallagher Admits They're Already Working on Teenage Cancer Trust 2014

Thu, March 28 2013 10:37am - Source: Xfm

Noel Gallagher 's told Xfm - after curating the 2013 series of Teenage Cancer Trust Shows at the Royal Albert Hall in place of Sir Roger Daltrey - he definitely wants to be involved again.

Damon Albarn's 'Monkey: Journey to the West,' Sinead O'Connor, Zorn@60 & more at 2013 Lincoln Center Festival

Wed, March 27 2013 4:55pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Damon Albarn has never had a problem proving his versatility.

Liam Gallagher Accuses Noel Of Performing with Blue

Mon, March 25 2013 6:00pm - Source: Xfm

Following Noel Gallagher 's performance with Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon at the Royal Albert Hall Liam Gallagher took to Twitter to criticise him performing with their old Britpop rivals.

Ed Sheeran reveals why he snubbed the Noel Gallagher-curated Teenage Cancer Trust concerts

Mon, March 25 2013 5:32pm - Source: NME

Ed Sheeran has explained his reasons for pulling out of this year's series of Teenage Cancer Trust shows.

Peace – In Love

Mon, March 25 2013 8:41am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Last September the music world went crazy for a half watermelon with a crude peace sign hacked into its flesh.

Kasabian headline Teenage Cancer Trust Gig with career-spanning set

Sat, March 23 2013 2:29pm - Source: NME

Kasabian performed for the Teenage Cancer Trust at London's Royal Albert Hall last night (March 22), as the week of special shows organised by Noel Gallagher nears its conclusion.

Dusting ‘Em Off: Suede – Dog Man Star

Sat, March 23 2013 4:26am - Source: Consequence of Sound

Across the Atlantic, everybody's wearing flannel and bashing their heads in synchronized catharsis.

A Retrospective on Suede (Part 1)

Fri, March 22 2013 11:51am - Source: There Goes the Fear

On the 11th of May this year, anyone born on the day Suede released their debut single will be celebrating their 21st birthday.

Stereoboard Talk To Hadouken! Frontman James Smith About Social Media, Dance Music & 'Every ...

Thu, March 21 2013 3:49pm - Source: Stereoboard

Well, thats the question of questions - we formed a band just like any other group of people who wanted to play music, put a few demos online, got a bit of hype, did a few gigs and then started getting a bit of label interest and eventually we were signed to Atlantic records.

The Cribs, Gallows and Ghostface Killah to play Converse gigs at 100 Club this April (PICS)

Thu, March 21 2013 11:48am - Source: NME

The Cribs Gallows and Ghostface Killah are set to play intimate shows as part of a new season of Converse Gigs at London's 100 Club. Ghostface Killah, The Cribs, Gallows, Doom and more will all perform at 100 Club on Oxford Street in April with The Cribs performing first on April 17.

Noel Gallagher and Russell Brand to host radio show tonight (March 18)

Mon, March 18 2013 2:21pm - Source: NME

Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher are set to host a one-off radio show on XFM tonight (March 18).

Album Review: Suede – Bloodsports

Mon, March 18 2013 4:24am - Source: Consequence of Sound

They hadn't even released an album and the British music press was already putting Suede on the highest of hype-machine pedestals.

Blur songs re-recorded for children's lullaby album

Sat, March 16 2013 3:58pm - Source: NME

Blur songs have been re-recorded as children's lullabies in a new album out later this month (March 26).

Pop gig of the week: Teenage Cancer Trust, Royal Albert Hall, London SW7

Fri, March 15 2013 7:44pm - Source: The Independent - Music

TCT regulars Paul Weller (Palma Violets support) and Kasabian show bloke-rock's more daring face, while Gallagher pal Ryan Adams, whose cover of "Wonderwall" bested the original, will preview a new album.

Noel Gallagher: Middle-class bands 'wriggle out' of Teenage Cancer Trust gigs

Fri, March 15 2013 3:51pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Noel Gallagher has spoken out about "middle-class" musicians who will not be playing at the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs the former Oasis singer has been organising.

Paul McCartney joins Damon Albarn for London Africa Express gig

Sun, March 10 2013 10:02am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

Paul McCartney joined Damon Albarn on stage at the Africa Express show in London on Saturday night [September 8].

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