Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins to remain in custody over child sex charges
The news of 35-year-old Lostprophets’ frontman Ian Watkins’s arrest and detainment was a shock to all of Lostprophets dedicated fans. The charge involves conspiracy to rape a one-year-old child along with other offences. A 24-year-old woman faces the same charges as Watkins. The pair are to remain in custody until March 11th. Watkin’s band members recently expressed their shock at the charges. The band’s official website has released a statement asking for fans’ support as “we seek answers”.
Emeli Sande makes album chart history with her debut album Ou‘r Version of events
Talented warbler Emeli Sande has earned her place in album chart history as her album Our Version of Events has spent the most consecutive weeks in the top 10 for a solo debut album. The album has managed to hold its own for an unbroken 47 weeks in the top 10. To put this feat in perspective, The Beatles earned their place in history for their album debut Please, Please Me, which holds the record for the most consecutive weeks for a debut album, as it notched up an impressive 62.
Suede release first material for ten years on their website
Suede have released a new track on their website, marking their first releases for a decade. ‘Barriers’ was exclusively played on BBC Radio’s 6 Music on the morning of January 7th 2013, after a set of lyrics to the track were released on the band’s website beforehand. The band are working towards creating a full studio album, and are setting themselves up for more live shows. They are also set to re-release re mastered versions of old tracks on May 30th, with their album Suede.
Azealia Banks has not been dropped by record label despite Twitter mishap
Rumours that Azealia Banks has been dropped by her record label Interscope have been refuted amidst a media flurry over a supposedly homophobic tweet. The ‘212’ singer dubbed celebrity blogger Perez Hilton a “messy faggot” after starting an online row with him. The row, posted online for the all the public and media to see, sent rumours flying, claiming the singer was dropped by the label for her supposedly prejudiced comments. The singer has since apologised.
Californian band Haim win the accolade of BBC Sound of 2013
Haim, the trio of Californian crooners quickly gaining a large fan base, have won the poll-based prize of BBC Sound of 2013. The band were up against a set of impressive up-and-coming artists, the likes of which included CHVURCHES, The Weeknd, Peace, Tom Ovell and Savages. The question on everyone’s lips now, though, is whether they will gain the acclaim previous winners have earned. These previous winners include Jessie J in 2011 and Adele in 2008, both highly praised artists.