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Snowbombing organisers have promised "groundbreaking music acts and iconic legends" at next year's festival.
The annual snow and music event - which will take place 6 to 11 April 2015 in Mayrhofen, Austria - have teased fans with what they can expect next year, pledging a "world-class critically-acclaimed" line-up, but are staying tight-lipped as to exactly who will follow the likes of the Prodigy and Kasabian in performing at the festival.
However, with tickets on sale now, snowseekers are promised a sky-high igloo, enchanted forest clearings and the return of the Bruck N Stadl après ski bar.
For the first time, Snowbombing are introducing high-end luxury apartments to suit a variety of budgets, and the lavish 5* Hotel Elisabeth - previously reserved exclusively as the artists' residence - will also be open for booking for festivalgoers.
Prices start from £229 for 5 nights' accommodation and a festival wristband.
For more information visit www.snowbombing.com.
Snowbombing teases headliners
Snowbombing organisers have promised "groundbreaking music acts and iconic legends" at next year's festival.
The annual snow and music event - which will take place 6 to 11 April 2015 in Mayrhofen, Austria - have teased fans with what they can expect next year, pledging a "world-class critically-acclaimed" line-up, but are staying tight-lipped as to exactly who will follow the likes of the Prodigy and Kasabian in performing at the festival.
However, with tickets on sale now, snowseekers are promised a sky-high igloo, enchanted forest clearings and the return of the Bruck N Stadl après ski bar.
For the first time, Snowbombing are introducing high-end luxury apartments to suit a variety of budgets, and the lavish 5* Hotel Elisabeth - previously reserved exclusively as the artists' residence - will also be open for booking for festivalgoers.
Prices start from £229 for 5 nights' accommodation and a festival wristband.
For more information visit www.snowbombing.com.
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Jake Bugg is already working on his third album and has 10 to 15 songs saved on his iPhone.
Although the 'Lightning Bolt' singer only released his second record 'Shangri La' in October, he is already hard at work on new music but won't let anyone hear it yet.
Insisting that the songs are not yet completed, he told NME magazine: "I've been trying to keep what I'm doing under wraps at the minute. A producer or someone could stick me on the mics and I'll just make something up on the spot and not share the ideas that I've actually spent a bit of time on because I just want to have a bit more time with it."
However, he has been asking producer Rick Rubin for advice.
He explained: "I show him ideas and keep him updated with what I'm doing, because he's a great guy and his advice is always great to hear."
Jake loved working with Rick, who has recorded with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Kanye West and Eminem, on his second record.
He previously explained: "Despite if I knew him or not, I had enough people telling me the reputation he had, so I just didn't think it was an opportunity to turn your nose up at.
"You might learn something, you might get something out of it, you might not, but you'll definitely learn something.
"The experience as a whole was great, he brought in great musicians. I just had a load of ideas, and I'd sit down and teach the band. He'd drag those ideas out of me and make sure I turn them into songs.
"It was just pretty relaxed, we'd record a song four or five times and then onto the next. Pretty easy."
Jake Bugg already working on third album
Jake Bugg is already working on his third album and has 10 to 15 songs saved on his iPhone.
Although the 'Lightning Bolt' singer only released his second record 'Shangri La' in October, he is already hard at work on new music but won't let anyone hear it yet.
Insisting that the songs are not yet completed, he told NME magazine: "I've been trying to keep what I'm doing under wraps at the minute. A producer or someone could stick me on the mics and I'll just make something up on the spot and not share the ideas that I've actually spent a bit of time on because I just want to have a bit more time with it."
However, he has been asking producer Rick Rubin for advice.
He explained: "I show him ideas and keep him updated with what I'm doing, because he's a great guy and his advice is always great to hear."
Jake loved working with Rick, who has recorded with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Kanye West and Eminem, on his second record.
He previously explained: "Despite if I knew him or not, I had enough people telling me the reputation he had, so I just didn't think it was an opportunity to turn your nose up at.
"You might learn something, you might get something out of it, you might not, but you'll definitely learn something.
"The experience as a whole was great, he brought in great musicians. I just had a load of ideas, and I'd sit down and teach the band. He'd drag those ideas out of me and make sure I turn them into songs.
"It was just pretty relaxed, we'd record a song four or five times and then onto the next. Pretty easy."
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Diplo has revealed his first single with Skrillex will be called 'Take You There', and says the pair are working on a mixtape together.
The track features vocals from Kiesza with Diplo revealing during a Reddit Ask Me Anything [AMA] session that he hopes to release it this week.
He said: "[I] wanna try and get a stream out it out this week."
And Diplo confirmed that the pair are "doing a mixtape" as part of their 'Jack U' collaboration which they have been teasing fans about for months.
Meanwhile, Diplo recently revealed that he and Madonna are collaborating on her new album.
He said: "We've written about seven songs now, and hopefully maybe four or five will make it to the album. I've done about three weeks with her, and we're gonna do some more projects at the end of July. She's just really cool. I think as far as artists reinventing themselves, she did it before anybody else. She kind of began that trend of actually coming back with a whole new look and style and sound and winning it and hitting the top of the charts. Those records are gonna be crazy-sounding. We really pushed the envelope with some of the stuff we were doing."
Diplo confirms Skrilex mixtape
Diplo has revealed his first single with Skrillex will be called 'Take You There', and says the pair are working on a mixtape together.
The track features vocals from Kiesza with Diplo revealing during a Reddit Ask Me Anything [AMA] session that he hopes to release it this week.
He said: "[I] wanna try and get a stream out it out this week."
And Diplo confirmed that the pair are "doing a mixtape" as part of their 'Jack U' collaboration which they have been teasing fans about for months.
Meanwhile, Diplo recently revealed that he and Madonna are collaborating on her new album.
He said: "We've written about seven songs now, and hopefully maybe four or five will make it to the album. I've done about three weeks with her, and we're gonna do some more projects at the end of July. She's just really cool. I think as far as artists reinventing themselves, she did it before anybody else. She kind of began that trend of actually coming back with a whole new look and style and sound and winning it and hitting the top of the charts. Those records are gonna be crazy-sounding. We really pushed the envelope with some of the stuff we were doing."
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Robert Plant is "disappointed and baffled" by Jimmy Page's determination to reform Led Zeppelin.
The 65-year-old singer can't understand why his former bandmate keeps dropping hints about a possible reunion when he's made it clear he's not interested.
Speaking in a new interview with Uncut magazine, Robert said: "I feel for the guy. He knows he's got the headlines if he wants them. But I don't know what he's trying to do. So I feel slightly disappointed and baffled."
However, Robert insists he did approach Jimmy, 70, "a couple of years ago" about working on new music together, but he claims he was turned down at the time.
He explained: "I said, 'If you've got anything acoustic, let me know. I'll give it a whirl.'
"It was hands across the water. He just walked away. But we couldn't do anything proper. The weight of expectation is too great."
Meanwhile, Jimmy teased fans earlier this month when he suggested that he would like to reform the rock group - also consisting of bassist John Paul Jones - because their music has "touched" many generations.
He said previously: "I think the reason people want it is the fact Led Zeppelin's music has touched people all the way through and every year seems to bring new young musicians and a new audience."
The band have rarely played together since the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, but they did briefly reform in 2007 for the one-off Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at the O2 Arena in London.
Robert Plant ‘baffled’ by Led Zeppelin reunion plans
Robert Plant is "disappointed and baffled" by Jimmy Page's determination to reform Led Zeppelin.
The 65-year-old singer can't understand why his former bandmate keeps dropping hints about a possible reunion when he's made it clear he's not interested.
Speaking in a new interview with Uncut magazine, Robert said: "I feel for the guy. He knows he's got the headlines if he wants them. But I don't know what he's trying to do. So I feel slightly disappointed and baffled."
However, Robert insists he did approach Jimmy, 70, "a couple of years ago" about working on new music together, but he claims he was turned down at the time.
He explained: "I said, 'If you've got anything acoustic, let me know. I'll give it a whirl.'
"It was hands across the water. He just walked away. But we couldn't do anything proper. The weight of expectation is too great."
Meanwhile, Jimmy teased fans earlier this month when he suggested that he would like to reform the rock group - also consisting of bassist John Paul Jones - because their music has "touched" many generations.
He said previously: "I think the reason people want it is the fact Led Zeppelin's music has touched people all the way through and every year seems to bring new young musicians and a new audience."
The band have rarely played together since the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, but they did briefly reform in 2007 for the one-off Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at the O2 Arena in London.
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Jessie J is moving to the United States.
The London-born singer, 26, is currently promoting new single 'Bang Bang', a collaboration with Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande - and says that she has plans to get her own place in the States.
She told the KISS FM UK Breakfast Show: "I'm kind of 50/50 there and within the next kind of 18 months I'm gonna basically get a place in LA or New York."
Jesse explained the unusual way in which her new single came about, saying: "I got played the song and I was like, 'I have to record this'. [I] put my vocal down and then Ariana Grande heard it and she was like, 'I wanna put a verse on it'.
"Then Nicki heard it and I mean, I had tried to get Nicki on 'Do It Like A Dude'... I didn't even know she was gonna like really do it. They sent me a verse and I cried."
Jesse also hinted at a collaboration with fellow Brit Tinie Tempah, dropping some subtle hints to presenter Melvin O'Doom as she revealed that the pair now share the same manager.
Jessie J moving to USA
Jessie J is moving to the United States.
The London-born singer, 26, is currently promoting new single 'Bang Bang', a collaboration with Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande - and says that she has plans to get her own place in the States.
She told the KISS FM UK Breakfast Show: "I'm kind of 50/50 there and within the next kind of 18 months I'm gonna basically get a place in LA or New York."
Jesse explained the unusual way in which her new single came about, saying: "I got played the song and I was like, 'I have to record this'. [I] put my vocal down and then Ariana Grande heard it and she was like, 'I wanna put a verse on it'.
"Then Nicki heard it and I mean, I had tried to get Nicki on 'Do It Like A Dude'... I didn't even know she was gonna like really do it. They sent me a verse and I cried."
Jesse also hinted at a collaboration with fellow Brit Tinie Tempah, dropping some subtle hints to presenter Melvin O'Doom as she revealed that the pair now share the same manager.
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Damon Albarn claims Blur never finished their comeback album because it was "too hot".
The 'Beetlebum' singer and his bandmates gathered at a Hong Kong recording studio last year to set down their first new LP since 2007's 'Think Tank' but the sessions were aborted for "practical" reasons.
Damon - who released his debut solo album 'Everyday Robots' last year - said: "I like making records in short periods of time if I can. It was a different process with 'Everyday Robots' because that was really thought out, but sometimes it's great to get some amazing energy and do something in 10 days.
"I think in Hong Kong it might have just been a bit too hot. There was too much commuting between where we were staying and where we were recording, and it was a bit too hot.
"I think that's why we didn't get it finished. It's just practical - there's only so much you can do."
Damon is now unsure whether any of the recordings will ever see the light of day as so much time has elapsed.
He told NME magazine: "There are about 15 songs we recorded in Hong Kong. The annoying thing is that if I'd been able to write the lyrics there and then about being there, we'd have finished the record.
"But sometimes, if you can't get it all done at once, it dissipates really and I don't know what I'd sing about now with that record.
"There's some great tunes on there, but it may just be one of those records that never comes out."
Blur album axed because it was ‘hot’ in Hong Kong
Damon Albarn claims Blur never finished their comeback album because it was "too hot".
The 'Beetlebum' singer and his bandmates gathered at a Hong Kong recording studio last year to set down their first new LP since 2007's 'Think Tank' but the sessions were aborted for "practical" reasons.
Damon - who released his debut solo album 'Everyday Robots' last year - said: "I like making records in short periods of time if I can. It was a different process with 'Everyday Robots' because that was really thought out, but sometimes it's great to get some amazing energy and do something in 10 days.
"I think in Hong Kong it might have just been a bit too hot. There was too much commuting between where we were staying and where we were recording, and it was a bit too hot.
"I think that's why we didn't get it finished. It's just practical - there's only so much you can do."
Damon is now unsure whether any of the recordings will ever see the light of day as so much time has elapsed.
He told NME magazine: "There are about 15 songs we recorded in Hong Kong. The annoying thing is that if I'd been able to write the lyrics there and then about being there, we'd have finished the record.
"But sometimes, if you can't get it all done at once, it dissipates really and I don't know what I'd sing about now with that record.
"There's some great tunes on there, but it may just be one of those records that never comes out."
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Demi Lovato will appear on Nick Jonas' solo record.
The 'Skyscraper' hitmaker - who previously dated Nick's brother Joe - has worked on a song with her old friend for his first album since splitting from the Jonas Brothers.
Nick told E! News: "We did one for my record. It's a great song that we both love. Her voice is just amazing on it. She's the real deal. It's the perfect fit for this record."
This come after Nick surprised fans on the opening night of Demi's 'Neon Lights' tour in Vancouver in February when he joined her on stage.
The duo belted out three tracks, 'Stop The World', 'Catch Me' and 'Here We Go Again' together, while Nick, 21, played the guitar.
The 21-year-old beauty had originally hired the hunky star as the musical and creative director of her tour a few months ago.
Nick said previously: "I'm overseeing video content, wardrobe, lighting and staging. And then I'm extending into the musical side of things, which includes creating the arrangements for the songs.
"I'm building what Demi wanted, which is a show without stops and starts."
The performer has been close friends with Demi for a number of years and wanted to make sure he did her proud.
He continued: "I was immediately excited when I was offered the position. The relationship that Demi and I had over eight years really gives me the insight into how to best communicate with her and her team."
Demi Lovato to appear on Nick Jonas’ solo record
Demi Lovato will appear on Nick Jonas' solo record.
The 'Skyscraper' hitmaker - who previously dated Nick's brother Joe - has worked on a song with her old friend for his first album since splitting from the Jonas Brothers.
Nick told E! News: "We did one for my record. It's a great song that we both love. Her voice is just amazing on it. She's the real deal. It's the perfect fit for this record."
This come after Nick surprised fans on the opening night of Demi's 'Neon Lights' tour in Vancouver in February when he joined her on stage.
The duo belted out three tracks, 'Stop The World', 'Catch Me' and 'Here We Go Again' together, while Nick, 21, played the guitar.
The 21-year-old beauty had originally hired the hunky star as the musical and creative director of her tour a few months ago.
Nick said previously: "I'm overseeing video content, wardrobe, lighting and staging. And then I'm extending into the musical side of things, which includes creating the arrangements for the songs.
"I'm building what Demi wanted, which is a show without stops and starts."
The performer has been close friends with Demi for a number of years and wanted to make sure he did her proud.
He continued: "I was immediately excited when I was offered the position. The relationship that Demi and I had over eight years really gives me the insight into how to best communicate with her and her team."
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Taylor Swift will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The 24-year-old pop star will reportedly take to the stage at the annual MTV VMAs on August 24 and is planning to blow away viewers with an "explosive" solo performance.
A source told E! News: "It's not a collaboration with another singer."
While organisers of the ceremony haven't officially announced the country star, Usher, Ariana Grande and 5 Seconds of Summer have all been confirmed as performers and will definitely be rocking out on stage at The Forum, in Inglewood, California next month.
Taylor has won two Moonman trophies in the past, taking home the prize for 'Best Female Video' in both 2009 and 2013 for 'You Belong With Me' and 'I Knew You Were Trouble' respectively.
This year will see Katy Perry go up against Lorde, Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea for Best Female Video while Drake will battle Eminem, Kanye West, Childish Gambino and Wiz Khalifa for the Best Hip-Hop Video award.
Beyonce leads the way with an incredible eight nominations, including 'Video of the Year' and 'Best Collaboration'.
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on MTV on August 24 at 9pm.
Taylor Swift to perform at MTV Video Music Awards
Taylor Swift will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The 24-year-old pop star will reportedly take to the stage at the annual MTV VMAs on August 24 and is planning to blow away viewers with an "explosive" solo performance.
A source told E! News: "It's not a collaboration with another singer."
While organisers of the ceremony haven't officially announced the country star, Usher, Ariana Grande and 5 Seconds of Summer have all been confirmed as performers and will definitely be rocking out on stage at The Forum, in Inglewood, California next month.
Taylor has won two Moonman trophies in the past, taking home the prize for 'Best Female Video' in both 2009 and 2013 for 'You Belong With Me' and 'I Knew You Were Trouble' respectively.
This year will see Katy Perry go up against Lorde, Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea for Best Female Video while Drake will battle Eminem, Kanye West, Childish Gambino and Wiz Khalifa for the Best Hip-Hop Video award.
Beyonce leads the way with an incredible eight nominations, including 'Video of the Year' and 'Best Collaboration'.
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on MTV on August 24 at 9pm.
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Guy Garvey is working on his debut solo album.
The Elbow frontman will step away from the band to work on his own offering but warned that it could be a disaster.
He told Gigwise: [It will] "either be great, and a right laugh, or a disaster, and a right laugh".
However, it won't be an entirely solo endeavour as Guy - who will record at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios - will ask some of his famous friends to collaborate with him on the project.
He explained: "I don't like the term 'solo project', because ... I'll be inviting friends to play on it and will let the [project name] itself as it progresses."
While Guy says this is not the end for Elbow and even explained: "I'm already working on lyrics for the next Elbow record," he is excited about doing his own thing away from the band.
He added: "I love being in the honest and even-handed democracy that is Elbow, but I fancy being the boss for a bit, so I'm going to do a side-project."
Guy Garvey working on solo album
Guy Garvey is working on his debut solo album.
The Elbow frontman will step away from the band to work on his own offering but warned that it could be a disaster.
He told Gigwise: [It will] "either be great, and a right laugh, or a disaster, and a right laugh".
However, it won't be an entirely solo endeavour as Guy - who will record at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios - will ask some of his famous friends to collaborate with him on the project.
He explained: "I don't like the term 'solo project', because ... I'll be inviting friends to play on it and will let the [project name] itself as it progresses."
While Guy says this is not the end for Elbow and even explained: "I'm already working on lyrics for the next Elbow record," he is excited about doing his own thing away from the band.
He added: "I love being in the honest and even-handed democracy that is Elbow, but I fancy being the boss for a bit, so I'm going to do a side-project."