Altsounds — The last few months have been nothing short of eventful for the thundering four piece from Melbourne. With reviews likening the band to formidable acts such as The Pixies, Nirvana and Mclusky, ROYSTON VASIE are set for big things. Having played... more info

Guardian Music — The list of stars who have performed for the Gaddafi clan is impressive, but few have gone quite as far as rapper 50 CentA huge source of frustration for any performing artist is that you can't choose your fans. And the more popular you get, the more... more info

Guardian Music — Subculture emerged as a reaction to the mainstream – but from film to smoothies it's now its main targetIn the early 1990s the standup comedian Bill Hicks used to begin one of his skits by suggesting that everyone in the audience who worked in adve... more info

Guardian Music — Wembley Arena, LondonOne-off shows throw up some bizarre juxtapositions, and at this NME-sponsored Big Gig, Cee Lo Green was painfully aware he was not the support act that most Foo Fighters fans would have chosen. "I'll try not to waste too much of ... more info

The Independent — Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl was declared a God-like genius at the Shockwave NME awards and dedicated the prize to former Nirvana bandmate Kurt Cobain. more info

ContactMusic — FOO FIGHTERS frontman DAVE GROHL dedicated his NME Godlike Genius Award to his late NIRVANA bandmate KURT COBAIN in London on Wednesday night (23Feb11).The drummer was handed the accolade during the star-studded ceremony at the O2 Academy in Brixton,... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — In contemporary rap, few voices call out nonsense better than Freddie Gibbs. In contemporary rap, few voices call out nonsense better than Freddie Gibbs. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The quest for authenticity is often mocked in the cynical swamp of 21st century Internet existence, but honesty remains a cardinal virtue. In contemporary rap, few voices call out nonsense better than Freddie Gibbs. The Gary, Ind.-bred, L.A.-based ar... more info

NME — Foo Fighters and Nirvana man accepts honour more info

Guardian Music — According to singer Billy Corgan, a picture of new bassist Nicole Fiorentino graced the cover of their 1993 album. However others – including Rolling Stone magazine – remain scepticalSmashing Pumpkins' new bassist was apparently one of the cover-... more info