The Sugababes - Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen - have made a resolution to crack the US in 2010. MORE >
Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones says his favourite album of 2009 was Paolo Nutini's. MORE >
50 Cent was amazed by the reaction to his track 'So Disrespectful' and now plans to release it as a single. MORE >
Hampshire County Council is to invest in offering scholarships to musicians in the area. MORE >
Guitar & Bass Magazine recently took a look at a series of bass combo amplifiers. One amplifier that impressed was the White Horse BP150. MORE >
Female musicians and performers could be in for a good year, if one retailer's forecasts are anything to go by. MORE >
Robbie Williams has no plans to marry girlfriend Ayda Field but thinks they are ready to start a family. MORE >
'Poker Face' singer Lady Gaga is full of ''new ideas'' for her next album, which she hopes will contain ''some kind of new sonic energy and lyrical style''. MORE >
A positive review for Fender's Band-Master VM guitar amp head has been welcomed by its manufacturer. MORE >
Status Quo have been identified as Britain's hardest-working band during 2009. MORE >
Van Morrison has become a father for the third time after his partner Gigi gave birth to son, George Ivan Morrison. MORE >
Moby finds it ''weird'' playing on stage with other people, because he makes his albums alone. MORE >
Former Slade frontman has revealed he is very proud of his enduring classic Merry Xmas Everybody MORE >
Spandau Ballet are to perform at an outdoor festival for the first time next year. MORE >
JLS are looking forward to some much-needed time with their families over the festive season. MORE >
Two new amps have just been released by Ashdown. These highly praised amps offer classic tones at affordable prices. MORE >
Paul Weller has refused to take sides in the Oasis split and says he would be happy to work with both Liam and Noel Gallagher in future. MORE >
Simon Fowler of Ocean Colour Scene has thrown his weight behind the Halfmoon in Putney, which is set to close down. MORE >
Jennifer Lopez says performing Barbra Streisand song 'My Man' at husband Marc Anthony's 40th birthday party made her feel as if she had finally ''graduated'' as a singer. MORE >
This month, Guitar & Bass Magazine have announced their favourite budget musical instruments and music equipment. For the best budget guitars, the Yamaha ERG121C came out on top. MORE >
Lady Gaga is scrapping her entire live set before embarking on a UK tour next year. MORE >
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien has revealed the band are to record a new album next year. MORE >
Novation has released a new Controller Keyboard – the Nocturn 25. This month Sound On Sound Magazine took the Nocturn 25 for a test drive. MORE >
Miley Cyrus has broken the record for the largest ever attendance at London's O2 Arena after playing to 16,196 fans. MORE >
Radiohead are excited about getting back into the studio next month because they are getting on so well. MORE >
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has revealed he would be happy to perform with Robert Plant at Glastonbury. MORE >
Former Beatles bassist Paul McCartney has said he would like to play a residency at London's O2 Arena. MORE >
Amy Winehouse shocked visitors at a British pantomime by disrupting the performance and hurling abuse at the cast, blocking people's views and reportedly kicking the theatre's manager. MORE >
Babyshambles don't believe they will ever achieve commercial success or win awards but are happy to keep touring. MORE >
Pioneering electric guitar band Led Zeppelin were initially given a poor review by BBC producers after their first auditions, according to newly-released documents. MORE >
Alexandra Burke is to add songs to her debut album 'Overcome' in an effort to break the US charts. MORE >
The latest addition to the Vox amPlug range is the amPlug Acoustic. This pocket headphone amplifier has been receiving strong praise this month from both Sound On Sound and Guitar & Bass Magazine. MORE >
Courtney Love has branded her 17-year-old daughter Frances ''deceptive and deluded'' after losing custody to the youngster's grandmother and aunt. MORE >
Guitar & Bass Magazine have recently published a list of their favourite 'budget gear' on the market today. The top spot in the multi-effects category went to the Behringer V-Amp 2. MORE >
Little Boots is amazed at how successful she has been this year and finds the whole experience of being a pop star ''surreal''. MORE >
The Vox VT30 has recently been named the best overall budget amplifier by Guitar & Bass Magazine scoring an impressive rating of 91%. MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has commended the extensive recording career of rock legend Jimmy Page. MORE >
Whitney Houston wants her 16-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina to be able to express herself and show her true feelings. MORE >
Rapper The Game claims to have reinviented himself - by dropping 'The' from his name. MORE >
Previously unreleased Jimi Hendrix performances are set to be issued in 2010. MORE >
Belcat has recently released a new acoustic guitar amplifier. Amazingly, this amp costs less than £60, and has been praised this month by Acoustic Magazine. MORE >
Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has reportedly quit the group and been replaced by Josh Klinghoffer. MORE >
Liam Gallagher has revealed that his upcoming album will not see any big changes in his musical direction. MORE >
A local authority has unveiled a plaque at the location where Pete Townshend of The Who first smashed an electric guitar on stage. MORE >
Dave Grohl of Them Crooked Vultures has revealed how much he is enjoying the band's gigs. MORE >
Bass guitar player John Paul Jones has hailed the experience of working with Dave Grohl. MORE >
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has revealed the band have been working hard on ''beautiful'' tracks for their new album. MORE >
Roy Orbison used an Epiphone acoustic guitar to write Pretty Woman, Gibson has revealed. MORE >
The Blackheart Handsome Devil Amplifier has been praised again in a recent review from Performing Musician Magazine. MORE >
Status Quo legend Rick Parfitt has said he still loves playing electric guitar with the band. MORE >
One of the biggest electric guitar bands of the noughties looks set to stay on hiatus for the foreseeable future. MORE >
Freshman has recently launched a range of acoustic amplifiers according to MI Pro. MORE >
Aspiring drummers have been advised to make sure they sit up straight when behind the drum kit. MORE >
Neil Harrison of The Bootleg Beatles has praised the experience of playing electric guitar in a tribute band. MORE >
Gibson has urged musicians to look at the power supply and rectifier the next time they buy a guitar amp. MORE >
Queen's electric guitar player saw double last week when he watched a Queen tribute band perform. MORE >
John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin has expressed his delight at being back on the road. MORE >
Ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is to score the music for a movie for the first time. MORE >
The Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano brings retro looks and classic sounds to the professional stage piano market. Music Radar has recently had a look to see exactly what this piano can do. MORE >
A clip of an early Pink Floyd performance that was missing for over four decades has come to light. MORE >
On Thursday December 3rd 2009 Gear4music.com wil be hosting a unique Drum Masterclass, featuring members of world renowned smooth jazz outfit Acoustic Alchemy. MORE >
Liam Gallagher has confirmed that he could release his upcoming album under the Oasis moniker. MORE >
Novation's Launchpad has been receiving yet more praise. This time, the glowing review was from Sound On Sound Magazine. MORE >
Sir Cliff Richard has refused to rule out performing with The Shadows again after the end of their farewell tour. MORE >
Kevin Jonas was so determined for his new wife to feel like Cinderella on their wedding day, he bought her glass slippers to wear. MORE >
Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt of Status Quo have been handed OBEs by the Queen. MORE >
Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page has named Les Paul as the biggest icon in guitar circles. MORE >
Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has revealed that she did not expect to become a successful musician. MORE >
Learning to play a musical instrument could be good for your health, an expert has suggested. MORE >
Lady Gaga loves Susan Boyle so much that she hopes to work with her one day. MORE >
An overview of the Gear4music headquarters in York, showcasing the huge music equipment showroom, our team of highly trained staff as well as a wide selection of our key products. MORE >
HMV has hailed the healthy state of independent record labels in the UK. MORE >
The actor who plays late Beatle John Lennon in a new movie has revealed he did a lot of musical training in preparation for the role. MORE >
Lars Ulrich of Metallica has encouraged drummers to take steps to avoid developing tinnitus. MORE >
Susan Boyle is set to duet with Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli for an upcoming TV show, 'Pop Star to Opera Star'. MORE >
Rihanna won't be able to perform her usual raunchy stage show when she performs in Abu Dhabi on New Year's Eve (31.12.09) after being told by organisers to dress ''conservatively''. MORE >
The music of The Who is to be honoured at a special tribute gig in the US next year. MORE >
Calls to protect funding for music education in Scottish schools have been backed by two Scottish musicians. MORE >
Bros - twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss and Craig Logan - are to reform for a one-off concert at London's O2 Arena. MORE >
Radiohead believe their music has improved in recent years because they are more fearless. MORE >
Aspiring musicians in Wales are being offered the chance to receive help in developing their musical careers. MORE >
Singer-songwriter Frank Turner narrowly avoided cancelling a gig at the last minute after bad weather ruined his travel plans. MORE >
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has checked into rehab to be treated for his addiction to painkillers. MORE >
The Strokes star Julian Casablancas wants to experiement with ''weird'' music - with or without the band. MORE >
NME editor Krissi Murison has accused the X Factor of becoming a corporate platform. MORE >
Led Zeppelin's electric guitar player Jimmy Page has been commended by Gibson. MORE >
Electric guitar legend Hank Marvin has signed a Fender Stratocaster which will be auctioned off for charity. MORE >
'American Idol' winner Carrie Underwood is engaged to Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher. MORE >
Dave Grohl plans to continue working with both Them Crooked Vultures and Foo Fighters. MORE >
Adam Ficek of Babyshambles has revealed he has no interest in receiving wider recognition in the music industry. MORE >
Electric guitar player Brian May could be in line to receive a civic honour from his hometown. MORE >
'Bad Boys' singer Alexandra Burke is jetting her family over to the Mauritius for the New Year to thank them for their support and encouragement. MORE >
Kasabian say their new songs sound like ''old school grunge'' and have promised fans won't have to wait long for their next record. MORE >
Coldplay are selling off their old muddy boots, dirty hats and jackets in a charity auction on trading website eBay from today (18.12.09). MORE >
John Frusciante has confirmed rumours he has left Red Hot Chili Peppers, revealing he actually quit more than a year ago. MORE >
Eminem was the top selling artist of the decade in the US. MORE >
Robbie Williams wants to help kick-start the career of 'X Factor' singer Olly Murs and has offered to help him get a record deal. MORE >
Black Eyed Peas star Taboo has claimed that the band never rehearse, and will likely come up with the entire set for their arena tour in one month. MORE >
A person could enjoy better mental health if they play instruments such as guitars and keyboards, new research has revealed. MORE >
Electric guitar player Francis Rossi is to undertake a solo tour for the very first time. MORE >
'Beat Again' singers JLS spent £2,500 on a Christmas dinner for their record company pals in London last night (15.12.09). MORE >
The Futureheads have revealed their next single 'Struck Dumb' cost just £200 to record. MORE >
Biffy Clyro's guitarist and frontman - Simon Neil, has recently been honoured with a signature Squier Stratocaster. This month, the bright red strat received high praise from Guitar and Bass Magazine. MORE >
James Morrison has recently announced that he will be performing two concerts as part of next year's Forestry Commission Live Music events. MORE >
Former Kinks frontman Ray Davies could be set to reunite with his brother for the first time in more than a decade. MORE >
Kasabian want Quentin Tarantino to make a movie about their lives after learning the director is a fan of their work. MORE >
A musician has been left reeling after two electric guitars worth more than £3,000 were stolen. MORE >
Nick Jonas has encouraged would-be rock and pop stars to concentrate less on fame and more on becoming a good musician. MORE >
An artist tipped for greater prominence next year has encouraged other aspiring songwriters to stay true to themselves. MORE >
Yusuf Islam has performed a triumphant gig at the Royal Albert Hall playing a Gibson acoustic guitar. MORE >
Robert Downey Jr. used to attend meetings with a spiritualist medium to watch people trying to communicate with their dead loved ones. MORE >
The X Factor's Christmas single will face competition from an expletive-filled Rage Against the Machine track. MORE >
According to MI Pro, Elbow's keyboard player and producer Craig Potter, has recently become an endorsee of Korg’s new SV-1 Vintage Stage Piano. MORE >
Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson has revealed he used to play the electric guitar before switching to the flute. MORE >
The renewed interest in vinyl albums among music fans has been hailed by Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne. MORE >
Pop act Keane have recently announced that they will be playing a series of gigs next year throughout UK forests. MORE >
Veteran electric guitar player Bruce Springsteen has been honoured by the President of the United States. MORE >
Sibelius 6 score writing software "an incredible update." MORE >
Status Quo could follow in the footsteps of Queen and Abba by launching a musical, Rick Parfitt has revealed. MORE >
Live Aid has been named by consumers as one of the most significant musical events of the last three decades. MORE >
Noddy Holder has spoken out against ITV1's The X Factor. MORE >
Spandau Ballet recently reformed with all five original members coming back together. The band's saxophonist and founder Steve Norman has been using brand new Soprano, Alto and Tenor saxophones from the Yamaha Custom range. MORE >
Sting has admitted that touring the world and keeping his carbon footprint fairly low is difficult. MORE >
The star of TV sitcom Rita Rocks has revealed that she has rekindled her enthusiasm for music. MORE >
Younger stars are queuing up to record with Rolf Harris, the veteran entertainer has revealed. MORE >
Playing musical instruments could have a number of psychological benefits, experts have stated. MORE >
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has said he is surprised at how quickly tickets for his upcoming O2 gig were snapped up. MORE >
Kate Hudson's ex-husband Chris Robinson has become a father for the second time after wife Allison Bridges gave birth to baby girl. MORE >
The Spice Girls reunion tour was Victoria Beckham's highlight of the decade. MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has paid tribute to the late Les Paul. MORE >
Kasabian star Tom Meighan couldn't completely give up the day job this Christmas, he has revealed. MORE >
Spectrasonics have recently released the Trilian Total Bass Module. This month, Sound On Sound Magazine named this latest version a "radical transformation" within a highly praiseworthy review. MORE >
Amy Winehouse could end up spending New Year's Eve in hospital because battling a horrible chest infection. MORE >
'I Miss You' hitmakers Blink 182 have confirmed they will perform in Germany next year. MORE >
Jack White of The White Stripes has been commended for his guitar skills by Jared Followill. MORE >
The stunning Ibanez BTB470 Bass Guitar has been praised this month by Guitar & Bass Magazine. MORE >
Snow Patrol have resolved to become as big as Coldplay and U2 in 2010. MORE >
Chipmunk has insisted ''progression is the key'' to keeping his career on track in 2010, but has vowed to take more time off, after the pressures of work got on top of him in 2009. MORE >
Norah Jones says turning 30 helped her record a ''more personal'' album because she changed her creative approach to music. MORE >
Paul Weller has revealed that he will not take sides between Liam and Noel Gallagher after the split of Oasis. MORE >
Paul McCartney has insisted that he no plans to retire, as he would still play electric guitar as a hobby. MORE >
Iggy Pop, 62, wants to record a version of favourite festive song 'White Christmas'. MORE >
My Chemical Romance say their forthcoming album is inspired by movie 'Blade Runner' and old cars. MORE >
A Scottish teaching union has called on schools to maintain their focus on teaching children to play musical instruments. MORE >
Electric guitar player Jimmy Page has hailed Jack White as an inspiration to the younger generation of guitarists. MORE >
Sir Paul McCartney braved bad weather last night (22.12.09) to perform his only UK show of 2009 at London's O2 Arena. MORE >
Alicia Keys is always surprised when her finished songs don't sound the way she had envisaged. MORE >
The people behind electric violin group FUSE have lifted the lid on how they make their music. MORE >
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has revealed that Them Crooked Vultures will continue working together. MORE >
English punk rockers The Gallows have recently become endorsees of Vox Amplification according to MI Pro. MORE >
Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle is working with Robbie Williams' songwriter Guy Chambers on her debut solo album. MORE >
Lil Wayne wanted to continue with his education after releasing his first album 'Tha Block Is Hot', but his mother wouldn't let him. MORE >
A Facebook campaign to stop The X Factor winner getting the festive number one has been successful. MORE >
Roy Wood has named violin player Nigel Kennedy as his all-time favourite musician. MORE >
Susan Boyle is being tipped to record the theme song for the next James Bond movie, starring Daniel Craig. MORE >
U2 believe they have not yet written their best album and don't understand why other bands aren't as ambitious as they are. MORE >
Rap superstar Kanye West is planning to propose to his model girlfriend Amber Rose early next year, it has been claimed. MORE >
Kelly Clarkson is promising fans her new tracks are very different to her previous material - but admits they may change once she has finished the recording process. MORE >
Electric Guitar player Jimmy Page is to return to the stage in 2010. MORE >
Former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon thinks Radiohead and Coldplay are ''soulless'' and don't care about their fans. MORE >
Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has claimed his other band Public Image Ltd is more ''in-depth''. MORE >
An acoustic guitar player is using Google's Street View service to promote his new record. MORE >
A new social networking site for electric guitar players has just been unveiled. MORE >
Kate Moss is trying to set her ex-boyfriend Pete Doherty up on a date with The Kills' Alison Mosshart. MORE >
ABBA, The Hollies the Stooges, Genesis and Jimmy Cliff are to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. MORE >
Rock band Coldplay are to auction off their gear to raise money for charity. MORE >
An online campaign to stop the X Factor single getting the Christmas number one slot appears to be taking off. MORE >
The tonal qualities of music are very closely connected with the sound of human speech, a new study has revealed. MORE >
Alicia Keys went ''crazy'' buying keyboards to introduce new sounds on her album 'The Element of Freedom'. MORE >
Alvarez PD311AV impresses Acoustic Magazine with its expensive look and tone. MORE >
Plans to ease restrictions on venues that want to stage live music have been opposed by local authorities. MORE >
The Rolling Stones have been named as the top touring act of the decade by Billboard magazine. MORE >
Rockers Kings of Leon plan to take six months out of the music industry so they can refocus and eat ice cream in their underwear. MORE >
US singer Nick Jonas has revealed his upcoming solo album has been inspired by Grammy Award-winning singer Prince. MORE >
The TC Helicon VoiceTone Synth brings the latest chart topping vocal effects through one simple floor unit. MORE >
Drummers from across the UK look set to congregate in London next year for a special event. MORE >
Billy Bragg has said illegal file sharing could help to raise the profile of many artists. MORE >
The G-Natural from TC Electronic is a multi-effects processor built for the acoustic guitarist. MORE >
Fleet Foxes frontman Robin Pecknold has said he plans to leave any flaws and errors on the band's next album. MORE >
The Traveling Wilburys has been named as the best classic rock supergroup by Gibson. MORE >
Singer-songwriter Brian Dolzani has revealed why he likes recording his albums at home. MORE >
Paul McCartney has admitted that he failed to wow the crowds on the Rock Band video game. MORE >
The Drums have been tipped to rise to greater prominence over the next year by the BBC. MORE >
Toontrack has announced a special offer on their SDX expansion packs for this month only. The Lost New York Studios and The Metal Foundry expansion packs will be available until the end of 2009 at the great price of £59.00. MORE >
Them Crooked Vultures could be set to re-enter the studio and record a second album, Dave Grohl has revealed. MORE >
Two of the world's top electric guitarists are to showcase their talents to fans in North America. MORE >
Howard Jones played a trio of gigs last month to launch his new album Ordinary Heroes. Within these shows, Howard used the highly praised Roland Fantom G8. MORE >
People who cannot stand lightweight festive tunes have been pointed towards some heavier Christmas classics by Gibson. MORE >
The legendary 1963 Fender Spring Reverb is back thanks to the engineers at Boss. A digital re-creation of this much loved reverb is now available in the form of the Boss FRV-1. MORE >
Electric guitar player Tim Wheeler has donated his Gibson Flying V to a special exhibition. MORE >
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