en-gbhttp://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/vip/profile/adrianfitch/news/loved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss adrianfitch's music news on the Absolute Radio website http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9757/AC_DC_s_internet_anger.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:50:08 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9757/AC_DC_s_internet_anger.html?pid=638842 The rockers, who are one of only a handful of acts who will not make their music available on iTunes, insist downloading has encouraged music fans not to bother listening to records in full. 11 0 AC/DC http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/8799/Mercury_Music_Prize_2008__Bookies__Shut_Odds__on_Elbow_Winning.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:25:37 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/8799/Mercury_Music_Prize_2008__Bookies__Shut_Odds__on_Elbow_Winning.html?pid=638842 Elbow frontman Guy Garvey has joked that bookies have closed their books on the band winning this year's Mercury Music Prize. The Manchester group are currently second favourite at 5/1 to win. 8 1 Elbow http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7626/Coldplay_pull_plug_on_tour_merchandise.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:27:50 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7626/Coldplay_pull_plug_on_tour_merchandise.html?pid=638842 Coldplay have pulled some of their merchandise from the stands on their current US tour - because it is "crap", according to frontman Chris Martin. 15 5 Coldplay http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7560/Bohemian_Rhapsody_is_best_pop_song_ever.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:12:16 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7560/Bohemian_Rhapsody_is_best_pop_song_ever.html?pid=638842 The Queen anthem was voted best pop song of all time in a poll of 10,000 music fans. The Village People's YMCA came in at number two, with Bryan Adams' (Everything I Do) I Do It For You at three. 22 8 Bryan Adams Queen The Village People http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7481/Blondie___Madonna_halted_my_comeback_.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:06:24 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7481/Blondie___Madonna_halted_my_comeback_.html?pid=638842 Debbie Harry has blamed Madonna for keeping her from topping the charts, insisting she is "not very happy" with the pop star's reign. 14 3 Blondie Blondie Madonna Madonna http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7090/_Rare__Smiths_compilation_appears_on_digital_music_services.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:55:14 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7090/_Rare__Smiths_compilation_appears_on_digital_music_services.html?pid=638842 A compilation of rare songs by the Smiths, simply called Rare, has popped up on digital music services like Amazon and Rhapsody. It hasn't been determined whether the release is Warner-approved. 19 1 The Smiths http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7089/Gene_Simmons_thinks_Radiohead_is_killing_music_industry.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:49:44 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7089/Gene_Simmons_thinks_Radiohead_is_killing_music_industry.html?pid=638842 "I admire bands like Radiohead, but the idea of being that serious? Fuck that, get up on stage and blow shit up!" 15 2 Kiss http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7088/Carl_Barat_and_Dorian_Cox_hospitalised.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:43:01 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7088/Carl_Barat_and_Dorian_Cox_hospitalised.html?pid=638842 Dirty Pretty Things and the Long Blondes cancel their summer tours as two more British indie stars are rushed to hospital this week. 11 2 Dirty Pretty Things The Long Blondes http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7024/Coldplay_imitate_Muse_s_live_shows.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:35:02 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7024/Coldplay_imitate_Muse_s_live_shows.html?pid=638842 Chris Martin is so impressed by Muse's live performances, he models his own concerts on the British trio's. He says, "We love making big shows up and trying to work out what lights will look cool." 18 6 Coldplay Muse http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7023/Amy_Winehouse_collapses.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:30:20 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7023/Amy_Winehouse_collapses.html?pid=638842 Singer blames fainting on "admin" work, which is tipped to scoop Best Excuse of the Year award at next year's Brits. 8 1 Amy Winehouse http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7022/Coldplay_Launch_Album_With_Free_Gig_In_London.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:24:28 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/7022/Coldplay_Launch_Album_With_Free_Gig_In_London.html?pid=638842 Coldplay have played the first of three freebies in London to launch 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends'. 5 0 Coldplay http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6970/Metallica_play_secret_show.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:42:29 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6970/Metallica_play_secret_show.html?pid=638842 Metallica prepared for their performance at this weekend's Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee by performing to 175 lucky fans at Nashville club the Basement on Thursday. 18 2 Metallica http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6969/Motley_Crue_file_lawsuit_against_manager.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:08:57 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6969/Motley_Crue_file_lawsuit_against_manager.html?pid=638842 Legendary rockers Motley Crue filed a lawsuit against their manager on Wednesday accusing him of breaching his contract by trying to cash in on their popularity. 15 2 Motley Crue http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6945/Dalemo_denies_Razorlight_split.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:32:37 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6945/Dalemo_denies_Razorlight_split.html?pid=638842 The America hitmakers were rumoured to be planning to go their separate ways, amid speculation of a rift between frontman Johnny Borrell and drummer Andy Burrows. 11 0 Razorlight http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6925/CSS_Cover_the_Breeders___quot_Cannonball_quot__on_New_Single.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:48:13 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6925/CSS_Cover_the_Breeders___quot_Cannonball_quot__on_New_Single.html?pid=638842 The single will also arrive on two 7"s, one sporting B-side "Blackwing" and the other, a demo version of Donkey's "I Fly", though both 7"s will be sans CSS' take on the bong in the reggae song. 9 0 Css The Breeders http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6923/Portishead__Amazed__By_Radiohead_s_Cover_Of_New_Single.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:42:02 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6923/Portishead__Amazed__By_Radiohead_s_Cover_Of_New_Single.html?pid=638842 Utley says it was a "buzz" to find out that Radiohead have been covering their new single The Rip. Radiohead have been performing the song live and recently posted an acoustic version on their site. 12 0 Portishead Radiohead http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6876/Led_Zeppelin_reunite_for_Foo_Fighters_gig.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:07:36 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6876/Led_Zeppelin_reunite_for_Foo_Fighters_gig.html?pid=638842 While for months people have speculated about how much it would take for Led Zeppelin to reunite, it seems all it took was a Foo Fighters' gig. 30 5 Foo Fighters Led Zeppelin http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6875/Madonna_scraps_documentary_screening_at_Glastonbury.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:05:41 +0100 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/6875/Madonna_scraps_documentary_screening_at_Glastonbury.html?pid=638842 Madonna has scrapped plans for the UK premiere of her documentary I Am Because We Are to be held at a summer music festival, after tickets for the event failed to sell. 19 0 Madonna http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/5085/Iggy_Pop_to_perform_Madonna_tribute.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:34:19 +0000 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/5085/Iggy_Pop_to_perform_Madonna_tribute.html?pid=638842 Iggy Pop will perform a tribute to Madonna at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next week. 17 0 Iggy Pop Madonna http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/5084/Rod_Stewart_complained_of_loud_music.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:30:57 +0000 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/5084/Rod_Stewart_complained_of_loud_music.html?pid=638842 Rod Stewart was left fuming after a fellow hotel guest kept him awake by playing loud music - and then cheekily offered to play one of Rod's own CDs instead. 25 4 Rod Stewart http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4956/Kaiser_Chiefs_To_Release_A_New_Single_Very_Soon.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:25:44 +0000 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4956/Kaiser_Chiefs_To_Release_A_New_Single_Very_Soon.html?pid=638842 Kaiser Chiefs will return to the studio within weeks to record a new single, frontman Ricky Wilson has revealed. 42 4 Kaiser Chiefs http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4931/Kate_Nash_To_Open_Glastonbury_Festival.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:45:37 +0000 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4931/Kate_Nash_To_Open_Glastonbury_Festival.html?pid=638842 Nash will start proceedings on the Pyramid Stage at this years' festival. It will be the second time that the singer has played the event. 15 0 Kate Nash http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4914/Pennywise__new_album_details_revealed.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:40:21 +0000 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4914/Pennywise__new_album_details_revealed.html?pid=638842 Beginning March 25, fans around the world will be able to obtain a high-quality, DRM-free, 320kbps MP3 free download of the "Reason To Believe" CD from MySpace for a period of two weeks. 11 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4808/Feargal_Sharkey__No_Internet_ban_for_illegal_music_downloaders.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:02:22 +0000 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4808/Feargal_Sharkey__No_Internet_ban_for_illegal_music_downloaders.html?pid=638842 Feargal Sharkey has dismissed reports suggesting that illegal music downloaders will be banned from the internet under new government reforms. 25 2 Feargal Sharkey http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4765/The_Who_are_working_on_a_new_album.html?pid=638842?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:58:46 +0000 adrianfitch http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4765/The_Who_are_working_on_a_new_album.html?pid=638842 Speaking on the band's blog, Pete Townshend stated that Roger Daltrey "is working on his own idea for an album for us, with the producer T-Bone Burnett, who is an old friend of mine." 29 7 The Who