en-gbhttp://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/vip/profile/aliflower7/news/loved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss aliflower7's music news on the Absolute Radio website http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4070/Radiohead_blast_EMI.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:20:07 +0000 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4070/Radiohead_blast_EMI.html?pid=825337 Radiohead have spoken out for the first time on their split with former label EMI revealing the company 'didn't realise what they were dealing with'... 35 0 Radiohead http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3558/Travis_admit__Wonderwall__steal.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:16:09 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3558/Travis_admit__Wonderwall__steal.html?pid=825337 Fran Healy has admitted 'stealing' the tune from Wonderwall by Oasis for the Travis global hit 'Writing To Reach You'. The band's frontman has long been accused of imitating. 27 1 Noel Gallagher Oasis Travis http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3559/Smiths_star_made_music_professor.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:12:08 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3559/Smiths_star_made_music_professor.html?pid=825337 Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has been made a visiting professor of music at the University of Salford. Marr, who lent his guitar styles to hits such as Panic and Heaven knows I'm miserable now. 11 0 Electronic Johnny Marr The Smiths http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3526/U2_to_reiusse__Joshua_Tree__for_20th_anniversary.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:21:08 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3526/U2_to_reiusse__Joshua_Tree__for_20th_anniversary.html?pid=825337 U2 are planning to reissue their landmark 1987 album 'Joshua Tree' to celebrate its 20th anniversary. the reissue is due out in the US on 20 November 20... 32 8 U2 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3485/Gallagher__McCulloch_and_Brown_to_front_Hook_s_new__super_group_.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:52:46 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3485/Gallagher__McCulloch_and_Brown_to_front_Hook_s_new__super_group_.html?pid=825337 Former New Order star Peter Hook has enlisted the help of Liam Gallagher, Ian Brown and Ian McCulloch to front his new all-star band. Bass player Hook formed Free Bass with former Smiths bassist.. 29 7 Echo and The Bunnymen Ian Brown Ian McCulloch Liam Gallagher New Order Oasis peter hook Primal Scream The Smiths http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3469/The_Eagles_to_play_private_London_gig.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:04:28 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3469/The_Eagles_to_play_private_London_gig.html?pid=825337 The Eagles are to play a one-off private gig in London's Indigo venue at the O2 Arena on 31 October. Tickets which are reported to cost up to £950 plus vat, will not be available to the public..... 8 0 Eagles http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3396/Manchester_Street_to_be_renamed_after_Tony_Wilson.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:47:55 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3396/Manchester_Street_to_be_renamed_after_Tony_Wilson.html?pid=825337 A street in Manchester's city centre is set to be re-named to honour Factory Records legend Tony Wilson. Whitworth Street West, the address of the Hacienda, the label used to run, could be called... 14 0 Happy Mondays Joy Division New Order The Charlatans http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3397/Green_Day_have_45_songs_for_new_album.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:39:16 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3397/Green_Day_have_45_songs_for_new_album.html?pid=825337 Green Day have revealed they have 45 songs prepared for their new album. The band are currently working on the follow up to 2004's 'American Idiot' and have admitted that they are at a chaotic stage.. 19 2 Green Day http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3398/Sex_Pistols_aim_for_Number_One_spot_this_week.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:37:01 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3398/Sex_Pistols_aim_for_Number_One_spot_this_week.html?pid=825337 The campaign to get the Sex Pistols' classic punk anthem 'God save the Queen' to number one kicks off in earnest today. The song is re-released and nme.com is calling on fans to help it get to the top 16 1 John Lydon Sex Pistols http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3331/The_Verve_announce_new_tour_dates.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:42:04 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3331/The_Verve_announce_new_tour_dates.html?pid=825337 The Verve have announced a series of new dates after their comeback shows sold out. The band will now tour in December with tickets going on sale on October 5 at noon (BST)... 41 4 Richard Ashcroft The Verve http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3332/The_View_play_secret_show_with_their_Libertines_hero.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:03:29 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3332/The_View_play_secret_show_with_their_Libertines_hero.html?pid=825337 The View, The Kooks, former members of the 747s and Yeti all combined for a gig in London last night. The bands teamed up for the surprise performances at the new Dharma Bums night at the Strong,,,, 10 0 The Kooks The Libertines The View http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3229/Plastic_Johnny_Borrell.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:23:22 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3229/Plastic_Johnny_Borrell.html?pid=825337 Razorlight singer Johnny Borrell is set to be made into an action figure. The outrageous rocker will be immortalised in plastic, after being described as "Manhattan's favourite poster boy" by.... 6 1 Razorlight http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3230/Oasis_to_release_new_single_this_year.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:17:09 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3230/Oasis_to_release_new_single_this_year.html?pid=825337 Oasis are set to release a brand new single in three weeks' time. The band will put out their first ever digital only release 'Lord don't slow me down' on October 21. 24 1 Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Oasis http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3217/Dave_Grohl___I_m_as_important_to_Nirvana_as_Kurt_Cobain_.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:35:32 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3217/Dave_Grohl___I_m_as_important_to_Nirvana_as_Kurt_Cobain_.html?pid=825337 Dave Grohl has defended his and bassist Krist Novoselic's contribution to Niranva against continual claims that they were merely Kurt Cobain's backing band..... 31 5 Dave Grohl Foo Fighters Nirvana http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3216/Rolling_Stones_named_top_earning_music_act_of_2007.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:33:01 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3216/Rolling_Stones_named_top_earning_music_act_of_2007.html?pid=825337 The Rolling Stones have been named the top earning music act of the year so far. The list, compiled by US business publication Forbes, ranked the band in pole position... 27 3 50 Cent Bon Jovi Celine Dion Elton John Jay-Z Madonna P. Diddy The Rolling Stones U2 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3061/Klaxons_take_Mercury_Music_Prize_for_2007.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:27:38 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3061/Klaxons_take_Mercury_Music_Prize_for_2007.html?pid=825337 Despite Amy Winehouse turning up for the awards and Bat for Lashes being the bookies favourite the prize was awarded to Klaxons 34 3 Amy Winehouse Arctic Monkeys Bat For Lashes Klaxons http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3034/Courtney_Love_s_despair_for_Winehouse.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:40:47 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3034/Courtney_Love_s_despair_for_Winehouse.html?pid=825337 Courney love is one of the most infamous caners in music history.....and now Courtney has sensationally claimed that Amy does more drugs than any of her previous party buddies.... 4 0 Amy Winehouse Courtney Love http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3032/Sonic_Youth_record_Bob_Dylan_cover_for_film.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:23:40 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3032/Sonic_Youth_record_Bob_Dylan_cover_for_film.html?pid=825337 Sonic Youth have announced that they recently recorded a cover of the Bob Dylan track "I'm not there" for the forthcoming film of the same name.... 3 0 Bob Dylan Sonic Youth http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2957/Joy_Division_to_re_release_classic_single.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:07:56 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2957/Joy_Division_to_re_release_classic_single.html?pid=825337 Joy Division's classic final single 'love will tear us apart' is to be re-released next month. the track is being reissued ahead of 'control' the movie biopic about the life of the band's singer Ian.. 30 2 Electronic Joy Division New Order peter hook http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2919/Festival_shuts_flooded_campsites.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:14:18 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2919/Festival_shuts_flooded_campsites.html?pid=825337 The Reading Festival has abandoned parts of its campsite, which are still waterlogged after last month's floods. Some fields have been declared unfit and a car park has been turned into an.... 4 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2897/Lily_Allen_denies_she_was_dropped_for_awards_show.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:29:33 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2897/Lily_Allen_denies_she_was_dropped_for_awards_show.html?pid=825337 Lily Alen has refuted suggestions that she was dropped from the MTV Awards in the US due to her visa troubles. 2 0 Lily Allen http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2885/Radiohead__No_new_album_until_2008.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:31:18 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2885/Radiohead__No_new_album_until_2008.html?pid=825337 A spokesperson confirmed to nme.com that the follow up to 2003's 'Hail to the Theif' would not appear until next year. the update on the release comes despite the band mastering the record..... 7 0 Radiohead http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2886/Springsteen_announces_new_album_details.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:27:23 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2886/Springsteen_announces_new_album_details.html?pid=825337 The boss reunited with E street band for 'Magic'. The record will be the first album springsteen has recorded with the E Street Band in five years after 2002's 'The Rising'... 32 5 Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2888/Kasabian_and_Manic_Street_Preachers_set_for_V_festival_signing_tent.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:36:44 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2888/Kasabian_and_Manic_Street_Preachers_set_for_V_festival_signing_tent.html?pid=825337 Others lined up for the NME signing tent are Editors, Mark Ronson, Kasabian and Juliette and the Licks... 28 3 Boy kill boy Dizzee Rascal Editors Graham Coxon Guillemots James Juliette Lewis and the Licks Kasabian Manic Street Preachers Mark Ronson The Cribs The Proclaimers http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2864/The_Sounds_to_play_special_gig.html?pid=825337?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:53:43 +0100 aliflower7 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2864/The_Sounds_to_play_special_gig.html?pid=825337 The Sounds are set to play a special gig at London's Hoxton Bar and Grill and will be joined by Pull Tiger Tail and Dragonette at the guest list only party on 21 August... 13 0 dragonette Pull Tiger Tail the sounds