en-gbhttp://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Read all the popular music news from Absolute Radio, freshly picked out by Absolute Radio VIPs http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10276/Rainbow_Reunited__Sort_Of_.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:31:38 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10276/Rainbow_Reunited__Sort_Of_.html A reunion of former members of Rainbow that includes someone called Blackmore is sure to get your hearts racing... 5 1 Rainbow http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10118/Hendrix_drummer_Mitch_Mitchell_dies_at_62.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:09:40 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10118/Hendrix_drummer_Mitch_Mitchell_dies_at_62.html Mitch Mitchell, a pioneering drummer best known for his work with 1960s rock icon Jimi Hendrix, died on Wednesday, at age 62.Mitchell was found dead in his Portland, Oregon, hotel room.. 6 2 The Jimi Hendrix Experience http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10296/Bon_Jovi__amp__Roger_Waters_For_Live_Earth.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:44:18 +0000 jane56music http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10296/Bon_Jovi__amp__Roger_Waters_For_Live_Earth.html Bon Jovi and Roger Waters have been named as the headliners of Live Earth India. 6 0 Bon Jovi Roger Waters http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10212/Radiohead__Johnny_Marr__Neil_Finn_team_up_for_charity_album__gigs.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:16:26 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10212/Radiohead__Johnny_Marr__Neil_Finn_team_up_for_charity_album__gigs.html Radiohead's Ed O'Brien and Phil Selway are set to team up once again with Neil Finn for the follow-up to 2001's 'Worlds Collide' album to raise money for Oxfam. 7 0 Crowded House Radiohead The Smiths Wilco http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10217/Fleet_Foxes_debut_win_Uncut_Music_Award.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:21:15 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10217/Fleet_Foxes_debut_win_Uncut_Music_Award.html They have been awarded the first ever Uncut Music Award.Their debut album was unanimously hailed by a panel of industry judges the most inspiring and richly rewarding album in the last 12 months. 5 0 Fleet Foxes http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10216/New_Book_Published_in_Tribute_to_Billie_Holiday.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:15:43 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10216/New_Book_Published_in_Tribute_to_Billie_Holiday.html Boyds Mills Press have published Becoming Billie Holiday,a fictionalized memoir on the life of singer Billie Holiday.The book consists of a series of poems,which cover Holiday's life up until age 25. 5 0 Billie Holiday http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10218/Jello_Biafra_turns_50.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:30:33 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10218/Jello_Biafra_turns_50.html Jello Biafra, had a big birthday bash at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.The Drunk Injuns, The Melvins, and his new project Jello Biafra & the Axis of Evildoers, rocked the house. 4 0 Dead Kennedys Jello Biafra & the Axis of Evildoers The Drunk Injuns http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10225/Kasabian_to_snub_festivals_in_2009_.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:09:43 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10225/Kasabian_to_snub_festivals_in_2009_.html Kasabian have said that they may shun festivals next year, instead concentrating on their own tours. 5 1 Kasabian http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10226/Kasabian__Supporting_Oasis_On_Stadium_Tour.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:15:26 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10226/Kasabian__Supporting_Oasis_On_Stadium_Tour.html Tom Meighan has said the band are looking forward to supporting Oasis on their 2009 UK stadium tour.They were personally invited to join the tour by Oasis guitarist and friend, Noel Gallagher.. 4 0 Kasabian Oasis http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10230/The_Answer_perform_on_US_TV_show_.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:40:25 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10230/The_Answer_perform_on_US_TV_show_.html On November 14, Northern Irish rockers The Answer performed on the popular US TV show The Late Show With David Letterman.They are currently on tour around the US supporting AC/DC... 5 0 AC/DC The Answer http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10233/Rock_stars_tuning_up_for_guitar_documentary.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:51:02 +0000 Gruffalo http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10233/Rock_stars_tuning_up_for_guitar_documentary.html The Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White will be jamming at a theater near you next summer. 4 0 Jack White Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin The Edge The White Stripes U2 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10240/Gary_Moore_announces_April_tour.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:11:47 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10240/Gary_Moore_announces_April_tour.html Gary Moore has announced a 12 date UK Tour in April and May 2009 starting at Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall on Thursday 16th April and ending at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Saturday 2nd May.. 5 0 Gary Moore http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10241/Secret_Machines_premiere_new_video.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:14:57 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10241/Secret_Machines_premiere_new_video.html Secret Machines have teamed up with iMeem to premiere their hypnotic new video 'ATOMIC HEELS', the glam-rocking first single release from their ambitious self-titled third album, "Secret Machines".. 5 0 The Secret Machines http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10242/Angie_Stone_thrilled_about_Rap_trio_honour.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:20:37 +0000 Lucasecho http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10242/Angie_Stone_thrilled_about_Rap_trio_honour.html Angie Stone is celebrating after learning the all-girl rap trio which kicked off her career is to be inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. 4 0 Angie Stone Salt 'N Pepa http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10244/Patti_Smith__amp__Crystal_Castles_to_play_NYC.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:32:27 +0000 Gruffalo http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/10244/Patti_Smith__amp__Crystal_Castles_to_play_NYC.html Blonde Redhead and My Morning Jacket also among acts performing that night. 4 0 Blonde Redhead Patti Smith