Kasabian's Tom Meighan: 'One Direction are five little dicks'

Mon 28 May 2012
​​​[Source: NME.com] Kasabian's Tom Meighan has described One Direction as "five little dicks".The frontman told Gigwise that, with he and his bandmates playing "f@#king gruelling" Stateside tours to achieve success over the pond, it was "frustrating" to see the boyband rise to stardom so quickly in the US.One Directio...

Pete Doherty reveals he's using lyrics written by Amy Winehouse on his new album

Thu 24 May 2012
​[Source: NME.com] Pete Doherty has spoken about his plans for his new solo album and has revealed that he is using lyrics written by Amy Winehouse on one of the tracks.Speaking to NME, Doherty has revealed that his new album will feature a duet with singer Suzi Martin named 'Bird Cage' with lyrics written by Winehouse...

Justin Bieber: 'There were so many times when I considered quitting music'

Thu 24 May 2012
​​[Source: NME.com] Justin Bieber has revealed that only the love of his fans stopped him from quitting music altogether.The pint-sized pop star, who releases his second album 'Believe' on June 15, has said that despite his new-found wealth and fame, he very nearly quit music a number of times.Speaking to the Hollywood...

Paul Simon: 'I'll never record with Art Garfunkel again'

Wed 23 May 2012
​[Source: NME.com] Paul Simon has dashed hopes he'll ever record with Art Garfunkel again.The legendary duo haven't completed an album together since 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', which was released shortly before they split in 1970. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Simon said that a problem with Garfunkel's ...

Albarn & Gibbons collaborate on new JJ Doom LP

Wed 23 May 2012
​[Source: NME.com] Blur mainman Damon Albarn and Portishead singer Beth Gibbons have collaborated with rapper JJ Doom on a new track for his forthcoming album 'Key To The Kuffs'.The rapper confirmed the collaboration over the weekend, tweeting: "Just did a song with Beth of Portishead and Damon Albarn! I figured I'll s...

Funeral For A Friend drummer Ryan Richards leaves the band

Wed 23 May 2012
​​[Source: NME.com] Funeral For A Friend have parted ways with drummer Ryan Richards.The sticksman, who has been in the Welsh band for 10 years and contributed joint lead vocals to a number of the band's tracks, has left in an amicable split.Richards will be replaced by former Rise To Remain drummer Pat Lundy, who make...

The Cribs: 'Robin Gibb's music with the Bee Gees really influenced us'

Wed 23 May 2012
​[Source: NME.com] The Cribs have spoken about Robin Gibb and the influence of the Bee Gees on their music in the wake of the legendary singer's death yesterday (May 20).In an exclusive NME video interview the Wakefield trio recalled listening to the Bee Gees' album 'Size Isn't Everything' during their formative years....