Mercury Prize Nominees Announced
Associated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: MTV

"Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not," Thom Yorke's "The Eraser" and Muse's "Black Holes and Revelations" are among the nominees for the 14th annual Mercury Prize, awarded to the year's best British album." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Franz Ferdinand Plays on Children Songs Album
Associated artist: Franz Ferdinand
Source: NME

"Franz Ferdinand are set to feature on "The Colours Are Brighter", an album of children's songs curated by Belle & Sebastian." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Yorke & Arctic Monkeys For Mercury Prize
Associated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: Billboard

"Only eight days after its release, Radiohead frontman Thom Yoke's solo debut "The Eraser" (XL) was installed today (July 18) as the bookmakers' joint favorite for the 2006 Nationwide Mercury Prize alongside alternative rock quartet the Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not."" FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Pete Doherty's Mom To Write Book
Associated artist: Baby Shambles
Source: Aversion

"Pete Doherty's mom is planning to write a biography of her son. This weekend the drugged-out rocker told BBC4's Transmissions that he's a little nervous about the potential for embarrassment his mom's planned biography could deal..." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Babyshambles and The Automatic to Play Ibiza Rocks
Associated artist: Baby Shambles
Source: NME

"Babyshambles and The Automatic are the latest big names to be lined up for this summer's season of Ibiza Rocks shows." FULL STORY

posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Chili Peppers & The Who Head Baltimore V Fest Bill
Associated artist: The Killers
Source: Billboard

"The Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Who will headline the U.S. version of the Virgin Festival, presented by Virgin Mobile and set for Sept. 23 at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore." FULL STORY

posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The Killers Hire Tim Burton for Next Video
Associated artist: The Killers
Source: Launch

"Tim Burton will apparently direct a video for a forthcoming single by The Killers, it has been claimed." FULL STORY

posted July 13, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Pete Doherty Tells Judge He Wants Chemical Implant
Associated artist: Baby Shambles
Source: Launch

"Pete Doherty told a judge Thursday he plans to have a chemical implant put into his abdomen to help him kick drugs." FULL STORY

posted July 13, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Pete Doherty's Implant Idea
Associated artist: Baby Shambles
Source: E! Online

"Finally, some chemicals that might actually help Pete Doherty." FULL STORY

posted July 13, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Artic Monkeys Leak Gossip on Bassist's Leave
Associated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: NME

"Arctic Monkeys have finally spoken out about ex-bass player Andy Nicholson's departure." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM