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Friday. 2 days of sickening intoxication and roughing it in a shabby pop up tent have already taken place. The atmosphere in the Festival Republic Stage has been set with a quick 30 minute set from The Fat White Family with their combination of sleazy blues, and a stage presence that hails both from punk rock as well as grunge. As their set closes a flock of fuzzy headed teens with skinny jeans and pre-rolled joints shuffle towards the dimly lighted stage.

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We are very excited to bring you the news that we have today launched our official mobile app. 

The app is available to download via the link at the bottom of this post. How to download: 

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Why are introducing shows always on at stupid o clock? A question that popped into our heads this week. But, why are they on at such a late and incovenient time? 

BBC's 'BBC Introducing' and Xfm's 'Xposure' are both brilliant radio shows that each help new and unsigned talent recieve air play and make a name for themselves. But, why should each have to be on past 10pm? Admittedly, 'BBC Introducing' also runs through local stations, which highligh...

The final day of Boardmasters has had to be cancelled due to unforseen weather conditions. 

The aftermath of hurricane Bertha is today sweeping across the United Kingdom, leaving in its path floods ans wreckage which has in turn has been the case down at Watergate Bay. JAWS and Catfish and the Bottlemen were two of the many artists set to play the final day of this years festival and each shared their dissapointment at the news that Boardmasters ...

After weighing up all the possibilities and forthcoming events, we're prediciting Arcade Fire to headline Reading and Leeds Festivals next year.

Having headlined the Pyramid at Glastonbury last month, Arcade Fire stated that it had been the biggest moment in their career so far, and maybe headlining both Reading and Leeds won't top it, but, Arctic Monkeys have done a similar thing, stepping down from the Pyramid to the Main Stage at Reading and Leeds, so what's t...

The Foo Fighters are set to return to the UK later this year as they today have been announced as the headliners of the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games. 

The Invictus Games are a new sporting event for those of whom have been injured whilst serving for their countries. They are to be held at the Olympic Park in September, with the closing ceremony being on the 14th. Kaiser Chiefs, Ellie Goulding, Ryan Adams, The Vamps, Rizzle Kicks, James Blunt, Diver...

The Horrors have cancelled all of their forthcoming US and European tour dates. Although, the band look set to see out their tour of the UK this coming September and October. 

The news broke via the Essex band's Twitter feed, as they tweeted that the shows had been cancelled due to 'circumstances beyond our control'. This was soon followed with a statement from the band, reading "Dear friends, family, supporters, deadly sworn enemies and others, ...

News has become apparent that the memorial tree of the late George Harrison has been killed due to an infestation of beetles. 

The tree, planted in Griffith Park of Los Angeles was a tribute to the former Beatles guitarist, who like his tree, passed away in the city. There was also a plaque on the tree, of which read "In memory of a great humanitarian who touched the world as an artist, a musician and a gardener." As well as a qoute from Harrison: "For the ...

The 1975 are a band, who despite their recent rise, are receiving plenty of stick. But, do you remember when The 1975 were it? Admittedly, we've all thought this at some point. 

But let's be honest, what's changed? Well, the reasons plenty have dispersed from The 1975 fanbase are that near enough all of the One Direction fanbase have flooded in since the band covered 'What Makes You Beautiful' in BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. Since then, 'Directioners' have tur...

Morrissey's so called return to the scene this week with his latest album, 'World Peace Is None Of Your Business', has earned the former Smiths frontman the number two slot in this weeks official album chart, narrowly losing out to Ed Sheeran's 'x', which claimed this weeks number one slot. 

'@itsmorrissey' may not have been the controversial singer/songwriter, but 'World Peace Is None Of Your Business' certainly is. Another classic from the king...