June 18, 2013

The Month In Music – The Best Thing You Heard In January?

Taking a look back at the last 31 days in rock and roll. It may be hard to believe but January is finally, finally, about to show itself out. How did you find the last month in music? Share your latest loves, disappointments, jams and joys below. Here's a few things you may have missed. Read more... NME Blogs … [Read more...]

Live Review: Red Bull Thre3style Canadian National Finals

WHO’S THE BEST PARTY ROCKER IN CANADA? Saturday Nov. 13, Sound Academy, Toronto Posted by Caelin Meredith Last Saturday night the Red Bull Thre3style regional finalists took over the Sound Academy in Toronto. Having already battled it out in regional competitions, the finalists were flown into town to hash it out in front of thousands of fans (and dare I say “groupies”). With only 15 minutes each on the clock, they had to perform a live mix to highlight technical skills, tune … [Read more...]

Royal Wedding Guest List Revealed: Who’s Going?

Royal wedding guests, shine your shoes and polish your best jewels: The big day is less than a week away! We now know which lucky VIPs with invitations to Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials will be dressed in their finest at Westminster Abbey. Nobody could upstage the bride and groom, of course, but who else will cameras from around the world be angling to catch on April 29? The palace has just revealed a "selected" list of royals and celebs who are confirmed as wedding guests. … [Read more...]

‘Billy Elliot’ Dancer, 12, Killed in U.K. Bus Accident

The 'Billy Elliot' cast member killed on Thursday evening by a double-decker bus in London was a young girl simply "living her dream as a dancer," her family said.  Charlotte Leatherbarrow, 12, was crossing a road near her home when she was struck down. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The schoolgirl reportedly played the role of a young ballerina in the long-running West End stage production, which features an award-winning score composed by Sir Elton John. The grieving … [Read more...]