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Rock Of Ages - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Rock Of Ages Announces Final Melbourne Show

Classic rock stageshow Rock Of Ages is winding up its Melbourne run in less than three weeks.

October 19, 2011
Anthony Callea at Noise11.com
Anthony Callea Gets Into Some S&M At Noise11

You have got to check out Anthony Callea’s “blokey” version of the Rihanna hit ‘S&M’.

October 19, 2011
Megan Washington. photo by Ros O'Gorman
TwitBits: Gene Simmons, Steve Aoki, Slash, Washington And More

Gene Simmons posts wedding pics, Steve Aoki recommends tunes, Slash hits the studio, Washington streams her EP and heaps more.

October 19, 2011
The Project: Dave Hughes, Charlie Pickering, Carrie Bickmore
The 7PM Project Changes Name And Moves Timeslot

From October 31, The 7PM Project will be known as The Project and move to 6.30pm on Network Ten. Oh, and yeah, George Negus’s ‘6.30’ has been axed.

October 19, 2011
Kanye West
Syl Johnson Sues Kanye And Jay-Z Over Sample

Soul singer Syl Johnson has taken exception to a sample in a bonus track on Jay and ‘Ye’s Watch The Throne.

October 19, 2011
Pete Rock - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Hip-Hop Legend Pete Rock Tours Australia

Iconic DJ and producer Pete Rock has booked a trip to Australia at the beginning of the New Year.

October 19, 2011
Abba
All Eight Abba Albums Back On Vinyl

Universal Music released all eight of ABBA's studio albums today on vinyl.

October 19, 2011
Architecture In Helsinki
Architecture In Helsinki Reveal Wiggles Cover

Architecture In Helsinki have posted a video of their ‘Wiggly Party’ cover for the Rewiggled tribute.

October 19, 2011
Frank Fairfield
Frank Fairfield Announces First Oz Tour

Acclaimed US folk throwback Frank Fairfield has booked his first Australian Tour.

October 19, 2011
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber Prepares Collaborative Christmas Album

Christmas always comes too soon, but not for Bieber, who delivers a theme album featuring Usher, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey and more.

October 18, 2011
Alex Lloyd. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Alex Lloyd Nominated For Screen Music Award

Alex Lloyd has been nominated for a Screen Music Award for his song ‘Won’t Look Back’ from Mad Bastards.

October 18, 2011
Ian Brown of The Stone Roses - image By Ros O'Gorman
Ian Brown Says Stone Roses Reunion Is Happening

After many furious denials, reports have emerged that the reunion of Madchester kings The Stone Roses is finally happening.

October 18, 2011
360 at the Independent Music Awards - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Homebake Adds 360, Ratcat, Big Scary

The second line-up announcement for Homebake adds in rapper 360, alt-rock 90s band Ratcat and buzzband Big Scary.

October 18, 2011
Daniel Widdicombe
Gin Club, Wilson Pickers, Evil Eddie Play Daniel Widdicombe Benefit

This Friday sees a benefit and album launch for Wilson Pickers member and solo artist Daniel Widdicombe.

October 18, 2011
Meat Loaf - Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo
Review – Meat Loaf, Melbourne, October 14, 2011

Meat Loaf’s performance at Rod Laver Arena on Friday wasn’t bad at all. That’s a good thing, because his Grand Final performance was bloody awful.

October 18, 2011
Dolly Parton
What Is Dolly Parton Most Proud Of? Win Aussie Tour Tickets

Dolly Parton is one of the most successful country singers of all-time but singing isn’t what she is most proud of.

October 18, 2011
Kimbra - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Kimbra Launches Debut EP In The US

Soul-pop starlet Kimbra launches her career with an EP and Gotye showcase in the US.

October 18, 2011
UB40, Noise11, photo
Reggae Hitmakers UB40 Declare Bankruptcy

Despite scores of hits and tens of millions of albums sold, four members of reggae megastars UB40 declare bankruptcy.

October 18, 2011
Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Eddy Current Suppression Ring Deliver Rarities Compilation

Melbourne garage rockers Eddy Current Suppression Ring are about to release a singles and rarities collection.

October 18, 2011
Koko, Red Dog
Red Dog Wins At US Film Festival

‘Red Dog’, the Australian hit movie of the year, has picked up a $100,000 cash prize at the Heartland Film Festival in Indiana.

October 18, 2011
Kim Wilde
Rewind Cancelled – What A Surprise

The Human League, Kim Wilde, Kool and the Gang need not come to Australia. The disastrous Rewind 80s Festival for Australia has finally been cancelled.

October 17, 2011
Courtney Love - Photo by Ros O'Gorman.
Courtney Love Leaves Soundwave Due To Limp Bizkit

Soundwave promoter AJ Maddah tweets that Courtney Love has cancelled Hole’s slot because of Limp Bizkit.

October 17, 2011
Rick Ross
Rick Ross Suffers Two Mid-Air Seizures

Kanye and Diddy collaborator Rick Ross suffered two seizures on separate flights today.

October 17, 2011
Lady Gaga. image by Tim Cashmere
Lady Gaga And Usher Play Bill Clinton’s Charity Birthday

Lady Gaga jokes and Usher splits his pants at Bill Clinton’s charity birthday festivities.

October 17, 2011
Cody Simpson - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
TwitBits: Cody Simpson, Skrillex, Ricky Martin, Swizz Beatz And More

Cody Simpson hits Japan, Skrillex posts a snide article, Ricky Martin cheers a Hollywood coming out, Swizz Beatz offers Kanye remixes and heaps more.

October 17, 2011
Tex Perkins of The Cruel Sea. Photo by Ros O'Gorman.
The Cruel Sea Return For A Mini-Tour

Surf-blues legends The Cruel Sea have booked three shows for November.

October 17, 2011
Adele 21 image noise11.com photos
Adele Beats Out Chris Isaak And Evanescence

Adele holds off strong showings from Chris Isaak and Evanescence on this week’s chart wrap.

October 17, 2011
Thurston Moore - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Sonic Youth Founders Thurston Moore And Kim Gordon Split

Husband and wife rock couple Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth have split after 27 years of marriage.

October 17, 2011
Black Lips
Golden Plains Sixxx Reveals Lineup

This morning Golden Plains organisers finally let loose the remainder of their lineup. You thought Bon Iver and Roky Erickson were exciting? Well, prepare to lose your collective shit (HINT: Scroll to the bottom if you just want a list of bands).

October 16, 2011
Bo Diddley
Son Of Bo Diddley Arrested In Florida

Bo Diddley’s son Elias has been arrested in Gainesville, Florida for trespassing in a plaza named after his dad.

October 15, 2011