http://www.undercover.fm/news Undercover Music News http://www.undercover.fm/news http://www.undercover.fm/images/logo-rss.png?1312350813 35 400 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16527-listen-to-the-tallest-man-on-earth-s-latest-release Super talented and with songs so catchy you'll hear them in your sleep, Kristian Matsson aka The Tallest Man On Earth has a new album ‘There's No Leaving Now’ .The standout track "1904" is available for your listening pleasure right now! http://www.undercover.fm/news/16527 Thu, 17 May 2012 16:35:18 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16526-stars-lineup-in-support-of-bluefest-s-fight-to-survive-byron-bay-festival-policy Michael Chugg of Chugg Entertainment P/L has joined in support of Bluesfest , due to the shadow a Byron Bay Council music festival policy has cast over the beloved event. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16526 Thu, 17 May 2012 16:21:07 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16525-kimbra-releases-debut-album-in-the-u-s International senation and all round delightful gal, Kimbra is releasing the US version of her debut album Vows on May 22, 2012. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16525 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:36:23 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16524-ex-sreamfeeder-kellie-lloyd-launchs-tour-and-album Kellie Lloyd, the well known bass player from Brisbanes Screamfeeder is touring to promote her new solo record Magnetic North. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16524 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:18:51 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16523-new-jezabels-clip-gets-mixed-reviews-check-it-out Darlings of the music media The Jezabels have released a brand new single "City Girl" from their award winning album "Prisoner". It's the fourth in a string of releases from the album and just in time for their national tour of Australia in June. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16523 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:52:57 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16522-the-beatles-backwards-on-abbey-road-photo-up-for-auction Well, this shot is going to stick a spanner in the works for all those " Paul is dead" conspiracy theorists. A photo showing the Beatles walking "the other way" across Abbey Road's zebra crossing in London is going up for auction. Paul is wearing shoes and not smoking. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16522 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:59:17 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16521-slash-will-tour-australia-in-august-2012 Recent Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the greatest exponents of the electric guitar, SLASH, returns this August for an unmissable tour in support of his new album ‘Apocalyptic Love’ http://www.undercover.fm/news/16521 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:29:55 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16520-checkout-flash-in-the-pantz-with-dave-graney-and-the-mistly Dave Graney and The mistLY will release their brand new album "you've been in my mind" in June. Here is a little taste of what is to come, the first single, " Flash in The Pantz" http://www.undercover.fm/news/16520 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:56:45 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16519-jay-z-likens-anti-same-sex-marriage-arguement-to-discrmination-of-black-people Jay -Z is not the first to make the "discrimination" comparison. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16519 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:19:07 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16518-blues-caravan-kicks-off-australian-tour-today Three of today’s leading blues players, Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges (USA), Ray Beadle (Australia) and Matt Andersen (Canada) take to the road today for a whirlwind tour of Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide as part of The Blues Caravan. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16518 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:24:08 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16517-win-a-double-pass-to-devin-shows-in-sydney-and-melbourne Ah Devin, if you haven't heard of him by now, then I haven't been doing my job. Named by NME as one of “20 Acts That Will Matter in 2012” Devin is coming to Sydney and Melbourne towns next week and we have a double pass to give away for each show. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16517 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:01:39 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16516-lady-gaga-s-indonesian-gig-cancelled No surprises here. Lady Gaga has been refused a permit to perform in Indonesia after opposition from Islamic groups in the worlds largest Muslim state. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16516 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:32:52 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16515-australian-guitar-magazine-names-top-aussie-guitarists And the winner is, who else but Angus Young of AC/DC, taking out the number one position ahead of Tommy Emmanual at 2, Ian Moss at 3, Chris Cheney at 4 and Rick Brewster and 5. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16515 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:17:36 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16514-bill-ward-confirms-he-will-not-play-with-black-sabbath After months of speculation, it's official. Bill Ward will not play any live shows with Black Sabbath on their forthcoming reunion tour. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16514 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:47:29 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16513-madman-entertainment-host-a-yard-sale So, Madman Entertainment purveyors of fine Anime, Independent film, Asian Cinema, National Geographic, Cartoon Network and other special interest genres is moving house. They can't take everything with them so you guys get to pick over what they got in a yard sale on the 26th of May. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16513 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:57:51 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16512-king-gizzard-and-the-lizard-wizard-bloody-ripper-live King Gizzard played to a packed house last weekend when they took a trip to Sydney town in support of their new single 'Bloody Ripper'. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16512 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:47:05 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16511-howard-jones-is-coming-to-a-town-near-you Howard Jones of 80's hit "What is Love ?" fame is coming to Australia in September 2012. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16511 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:30:54 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16510-if-you-re-a-fan-of-bluesy-rock-n-roll-checkout-the-cold-100 They're from Ireland, they play rhythm and blues and they have recently released their first E.P ‘Into The Parlour’ which showcases their ability to boil the blues and let it bubble over into a greasy rock n roll stew on your stovetop. They are The Cold 100. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16510 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:41:29 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16509-new-clip-from-neil-young-and-crazy-horse In the lead up to the release of Americana on June 5th, Neil Young and Crazy Horse have released another track and video for Jesus' Chariot (She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain"). http://www.undercover.fm/news/16509 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:37:41 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16508-dave-lombardo-of-slayer-releases-harmonic-with-philm The good folk at Fuse are thrilled to announce the release of "Harmonic " by Philm, the side project from Slayer's Dave Lombardo. And it's not what you might expect... http://www.undercover.fm/news/16508 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:08:23 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16507-pbs-106-7-radio-festival-is-a-go The annual PBS FM Radio Festival has arrived! It is now up to you, the listener to save Melbourne's airwaves from the bland oppressive miasma of mainstream radio. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16507 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:02:50 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16506-three-important-pieces-of-info-from-children-collide New York, New York, thats where Children Collide frontman Johnny Mackay will make his home and base from next week. He will return for the just announced "Monument Tour" which will head your way in August or September depending on where you reside. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16506 Mon, 14 May 2012 12:26:39 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16505-edward-sharpe-and-magnetic-zeros-release-mother-clip Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros have released a video for the song "Mother." Frontman Alex Ebert made the video in tribute to mothers everywhere. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16505 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:29:11 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16504-booker-t-and-the-mg-s-bass-player-donald-dunn-dies-on-tour-in-japan Rock n Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy award winning bass player Donald "Duck" Dunn" died yesterday at the age of 70 whilst on tour in Japan. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16504 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:12:57 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16503-redd-kross-deliver-first-new-record-in-15-years-in-august Redd Kross are back to deliver their one and only signature brand of genuine rock 'n' roll. On August 7, Merge Records will release Researching the Blues, the first new album from Redd Kross in 15 years. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16503 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:33:37 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16502-listen-to-bobby-womack-s-the-bravest-man-on-earth Bobby Womack has unveiled a brand new track "The Bravest Man In The Universe". It's the title track from Womack’s new album of the same title which is set for release on 8th June. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16502 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:40:43 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16501-freddie-mercury-to-appear-at-10th-anniversary-performance-of-we-will-rock-you Brian May of Queen has announced that Freddie Mercury will appear as an optical illusion " not a hologram" at the 10th Anniversary performance of the musical " We Will Rock You." http://www.undercover.fm/news/16501 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:09:30 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16500-don-walker-announces-the-nightfishing-tour Tales and songs, some old, some new. Don Walker sings the words. Dance beats and sonics courtesy of the Suave Fucks. Don and band play the following venues throughout July and August and September. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16500 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:49:55 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16499-steel-panther-are-prowling-australia-and-comin-to-getcha Revolver Mag describes them as “Crude, rude, filthy, and more infectious than a bad case of herpes." What's not to love? http://www.undercover.fm/news/16499 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:29:06 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16498-britney-announced-as-x-factor-judge Eonline.com has reported that Britney Spears has signed a deal with X Factor to the tune of $15 million, joining Simon Cowell and L.A Reid as a judge on the programme for one season. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16498 Fri, 11 May 2012 10:32:36 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16497-new-springsteen-bio-out-in-november Springsteen fans get ready for a Springsteen bio that includes Clarence Clemons final interview and previously unpublished interviews with family, ex gal friends and childhood friends. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16497 Fri, 11 May 2012 10:16:42 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16496-black-sabbath-release-best-of-album-ahead-of-new-recording Don't get too excited....Its the same album they released in 2009 under the title of "Greatest Hits" with new artwork and a new title “Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath”. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16496 Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:08 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16495-cissy-houston-releases-gospel-e-p Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney has kept a pretty low profile since the death of her daughter, having granted only one interivew. With the release of her first recordings in over a decade, she's going to let the music do the talking. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16495 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:46:24 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16494-sympathy-for-the-devil-rolling-stones-doco-returns-to-the-screen Here's a special treat for fans of The Rolling Stones. The ACMI cinemas in Melbourne will be showing Jean Luc-Godards 1968 documentary " Sympathy for The Devil" from May 12th to May 30th. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16494 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:15:22 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16493-scalpers-make-a-joke-of-tickets-sales-to-george-michael-shows What a joke. The George Michael Symphonica shows went on sale today and if you missed out you can pay up to $1200 for a pair or "multiple" pairs of " Diamond" tickets to the Rod Laver show in Melbourne. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16493 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:46:23 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16492-i-manage-my-music-comes-to-sydney-with-lanie-lane I Manage My Music is a day long workshop specifically tailored to the needs of the self-managed artist. Their focus is to give participants the tools and confidence to take the next steps in their music careers. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16492 Thu, 10 May 2012 12:41:03 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16491-first-peek-at-zz-top-s-first-single-in-9-years ZZ Top has partnered up with Jeremiah Weed (a U.S distilling company) to bring fans a peek of the band's first new single in nine years in a new add campaign. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16491 Thu, 10 May 2012 10:38:57 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16490-opeth-frontman-quashes-car-crash-rumours The rumour mill has been in overdrive this week with reports across the internet that Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt had sustained serious head injuries in a car crash. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16490 Thu, 10 May 2012 10:19:12 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16489-brand-new-hives-clip-for-go-right-ahead-watch-it The new video for " Go Right Ahead" was filmed in a brand new studio built by Benny Andersson from ABBA and located on the island of Skeppsholmen in Stockholm, Sweden. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16489 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:59:31 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16488-against-me-singer-tom-gabel-will-become-laura-jane-grace Rolling Stone has revealed they will publish an interview with Against Me! singer Tom Gabel about his decision to become a woman. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16488 Wed, 09 May 2012 16:25:05 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16487-rick-allen-of-def-leppard-has-released-a-collection-of-fine-art Few tales stand as tall as that of Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, who rebounded from the loss of an arm and went on to enjoy multi-platinum success with Def Leppard. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16487 Wed, 09 May 2012 15:25:16 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16486-metallica-want-to-record-with-rick-rubin Looks like Metallica are going to play it a little safer on their next collaboration after the disastrous release of LuLu with Lou Reed. They have their eye on super producer Rick Rubin to work on their next album. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16486 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:52:55 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16485-dolphins-killed-at-rave-in-a-zoo Two dolphins have died of an overdose after being given the heroin substitute Buprenorphine by ravers attending a weekend long rave at Connyland Zoo in Lipperswil, Switzerland. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16485 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:16:49 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16484-andre-3000-will-play-jimi-hendrix-in-film-biopic-updated-11-05-2012 A new film that chronicles the life of Jimi Hendrix from the time he was discovered by Keith Richard’s girlfriend in a club in N.Y, through to the recording of debut album Are You Experienced. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16484 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:41:54 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16483-cbgb-s-is-back-well-it-s-legacy-is Legendary punk rock n roll venue CBGB's, located on The Bowery in the East Village of N.Y has been purchased by a bunch of investors that are planning a CBGB's festival and MIGHT consider reopening the venue at a different site. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16483 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:28:44 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16482-going-blank-again Not for long... Mark Gardener from RIDE will celebrate 20 years since the release of the soundtrack to many a 90's teenage life "Going Blank Again" with a bunch of shows in Australia! Yipeee! http://www.undercover.fm/news/16482 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:53:23 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16481-new-precedent-in-music-will-hit-record-labels-hard The New York Times has reported that a lawsuit brought against the original frontman of The Village People Victor Willis, by two publishing companies has been dismissed. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16481 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:34:49 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16480-support-beyond-blue-with-select-music-s-7th-b-day-bash SELECT MUSIC IS TURNING SEVEN! To celebrate, they’ve decided to throw a massive party – with a purpose. They’re getting together some of their amazing acts including Bluejuice, Ball Park Music, Lior, Bob Evans, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Something With Numbers, The John Steel Singers, Midnight Juggernauts DJ’s & many more to play on one night across some of Sydney’s most exciting venues. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16480 Tue, 08 May 2012 17:33:29 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16479-wayne-swan-prepares-for-budget-with-bruce-springsteen The Herald Sun has reported that Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan is channeling Bruce through the song "Land of Hope and Dreams" in order to get through budget time. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16479 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:54:58 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16478-the-toot-toot-toots-first-official-video-is-ready-watch-it-now The Toot Toot Toots’ first official video clip ‘Gomorrah Fields’ is now available for your viewing pleasure! http://www.undercover.fm/news/16478 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:33:51 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16477-the-meat-puppets-release-authorised-bio For the first time ever, the Meat Puppets' story will be told in book form, when the authorized band bio, Too High to Die: Meet the Meat Puppets, is released on June 1, 2011. Journalist/book author/long-time Puppets fan Greg Prato wrote the book with full cooperation from the band. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16477 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:36:53 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16476-checkout-new-money-for-rope-clip Money for Rope those twin drum hitting perveyors of fine soul/garage rock n roll have released their brand new clip for the song" Ten Times". http://www.undercover.fm/news/16476 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:37:04 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16475-mudhoney-announce-splendour-sideshow-in-melbourne MUDHONEY have announced one Australian headline show only around their Splendour in the Grass appearance this July. The landmark Seattle band will play at the Corner Hotel, Melbourne on Friday July 27. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16475 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:23:54 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16474-cherryrock012-returns-to-ac-dc-lane-in-pictures To celebrate the success of its sixth annual street rock n roll festival CherryRock012, the Cherry Bar in collaboration with photographer Jay Hynes is returning to AC/DC Lane with a street poster photography installation down the length of the iconic Lane capturing the energy of the artists who performed on the day. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16474 Mon, 07 May 2012 17:29:22 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16473-a-kewl-alternative-to-one-direction-introducing-the-strypes The Strypes are a 4-piece beat group from Cavan Ireland. They beat group! They winkle pick! They turtle neck! http://www.undercover.fm/news/16473 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:45:58 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16472-carrie-underwood-announces-first-time-australian-shows Chugg Entertainment comfirmed yesterday that the 14-million album-selling, five-time Grammy Award-winning, 14 US #1 hit-scoring dynamo – CARRIE UNDERWOOD will tour outside North America for the first time including Australia. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16472 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:36:38 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16471-black-sabbath-fans-miss-out-on-tix-due-to-scalping Black Sabbaths promoter Andy Copping, has publicly maligned online profiteers by calling them " disgusting" and urged the government to outlaw the practice. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16471 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:20:43 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16470-beastie-boys-tribute-statement-for-adam-mca-yauch Adam Yauch co-founder of The Beastie Boys died at the age of 47 on the 4th of May. His death has devastated the world of music. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16470 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:00:45 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16469-dallas-frasca-releases-2nd-album-and-tour-details Its been a long hard road to get "Sound Painter" Dallas Frasca's second album to release stage. But it's finally happening today! http://www.undercover.fm/news/16469 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:14:57 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16468-michael-chugg-receives-musexpo-s-international-music-person-of-the-year-award Australian music industry pioneer, Michael Chugg, was honoured this week in Los Angeles, as the recipient of Musexpo's International Music Person of the Year Award for 2012. This prestigious honour recognises Chugg's outstanding contributions to the worldwide music industry. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16468 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:29:49 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16467-paul-collins-offers-special-4-track-e-p-for-australian-tour-pre-sales-only Legendary New York City guitarist pop singer/songwriter Paul Collins will return to Australia for a one-off series of gigs in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart in May, 2012. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16467 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:18:17 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16466-lou-reed-challenged-lars-ulrich-to-a-street-fight All we've really heard about the recording collaboration "LuLu" between Metallica and Lou Reed has been ...nicey, nicey, apart from the subsequent outrage at the album "LuLu" by Metallica fans. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16466 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:01:36 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16465-hard-ons-will-re-release-a-decade-of-music Citadel Records and Fuse introduce part one of a five-part Hard-Ons reissue series - A Decade Of Rock. Beginning with this extensive anthology of the Hard-Ons from 1984 - 87 and following with every released track from the those years the series will continue up until their hiatus in the 1990s. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16465 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:59:51 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16464-springsteen-honours-levon-helm-on-wreckng-ball-tour One of the greatest, Levon Helm died on 19th of April this year. Since that time tributes and outpourings of love and respect for the drummer have been forthcoming. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16464 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:24:05 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16463-new-soundgarden-video-live-to-rise-from-avengers-soundtrack Here is the new clip for Soundgardens "Live to Rise" from the Avengers soundtrack. It's caused a little controversy on Youtube, with lots of SELL- OUT comments due to the radio friendly nature of the song. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16463 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:36:46 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16462-where-s-the-playground On August 23rd 2012 you can locate the playground at The Palais in Melbourne when Glen Campbell and Kenny Rogers will share the stage for a night filled with hit after hit. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16462 Thu, 03 May 2012 17:48:11 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16461-smashing-pumpkins-will-do-sideshows-in-australia Secret Sounds are excited to announce that Splendour festival headliner THE SMASHING PUMPKINS will be playing sideshows in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16461 Thu, 03 May 2012 17:17:55 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16460-flo-rider-served-legal-notice-on-facebook-by-aussie-promoter It's official, Facebook is the master and commander of the communication universe. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16460 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:30:41 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16459-checkout-the-new-bamboos-video-featuring-tim-rogers Melbourne funk and soul outfit The Bamboos have released a new video for their current single, “I Got Burned”, featuring You Am I’s Tim Rogers. The track is the first single from forthcoming album ‘Medicine Man’, and was named The Music Network’s fourth most added track to radio following release. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16459 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:22:30 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16458-ex-anthrax-guitarist-and-megadeths-dave-mustaine-team-up-for-autism-awareness Red Lamb is the name of the band put together by ex- Anthrax guitarist Dan Spitz and Megadeths Dave Mustaine with a call to action for the need to educate the world about Autism. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16458 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:10:42 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16457-george-michael-coming-to-australia-in-2012 George Michael will return to Australia in November 2012, when his Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour travels to arenas in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. He will also perform in the outdoor winery setting of Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16457 Thu, 03 May 2012 09:39:04 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16456-prince-confirms-a-3rd-and-final-sydney-show Prince will play the Allphones Arena on Tuesday 22 May in addition to his concerts on 11 & 12 May. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16456 Thu, 03 May 2012 09:17:53 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16455-cherry-bar-celebrates-40-yrs-of-exile-on-main-street The Cherry Bar will be celebrating the exact 40th anniversary of the release of the Rollings Stones album " Exile on Main Street" over two big nights on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of May. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16455 Wed, 02 May 2012 16:14:57 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16454-2012-apra-music-award-nominees-announced The Australian Performing Rights Asscociation or APRA have announced the nominees for the APRA Music Awards to be held on Monday 28th May in Sydney. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16454 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:52:17 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16453-tom-cruise-is-singing-80-s-power-ballads Is there not one pie Tom Cruise does not have his finger in? http://www.undercover.fm/news/16453 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:27:39 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16452-get-your-copy-of-beat-mag-toot-sweet This weeks edition of street music newspaper Beat has had it's front cover hijacked. Better go grab one of the 35,000 that have been distributed as it is unlikely this will ever happen again. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16452 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:06:12 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16451-devil-driver-australian-tour-cancelled Dez FaFara of Devildriver has received doctors orders not to fly to Australia. Read his full statement. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16451 Wed, 02 May 2012 12:53:04 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16450-duran-duran-to-headline-olympics-opening-ceremony-and-folks-are-not-happy This one takes the cake. Although, considering one of the organisers of the Olympic ceremony contacted "The Who" to see if Keith Moon would be available, why are people surprised... http://www.undercover.fm/news/16450 Wed, 02 May 2012 12:48:00 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16449-watch-brand-new-neil-young-and-crazy-horse-clip-for-oh-susannah The first album to be released by Neil Young and Crazy Horse in nine years "Americana" will be out on the streets on June 5th. It is available for pre-order today. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16449 Wed, 02 May 2012 12:11:58 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16448-woody-guthrie-will-recieve-pioneer-award-at-songwriters-hall-of-fame-gala Woody Guthrie will be the recipient of the prestigious Pioneer Award, to be presented at the 43rd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner onThursday, June 14th. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16448 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:59:53 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16447-stereosonic-dates-for-2012 This is going to be short and sweet. The dates for Sterosonic 2012 have been released. Information as to lineup and venue will be announced in early July. Tickets will be on sale in early August. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16447 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:47 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16446-kate-bush-beats-adele-for-pop-award-in-u-k Kate Bush has won the prestigous pop award at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards ceromony for her album "50 Words For Snow." http://www.undercover.fm/news/16446 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:22:21 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16445-queen-tribute-extravaganza-announced-in-2011-gets-set-to-hit-the-road Roger Taylor and Brian May announced last September that they planned to do a Queen tribute tour including a lineup hand selected by themselves. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16445 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:59:50 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16444-lana-del-rey-makes-good-on-australian-shows After postponing her first Australian tour Lana Del Rey will make good a promise to return in July this year with a performance at Splendour and a couple of intimate shows on the East Coast. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16444 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:20:11 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16442-who-is-laura-wilde Laura Wilde is an Australian female guitar playing mash-up of Joan Jett and Lita Ford and she's opening for Ted Nugent in the States. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16442 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:13:34 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16441-n-z-mp-talks-about-relationship-with-megaload-founder-kim-dotcom Recently in a radio interview, John Banks, member for the ACT party in the N.Z Parliment, misinterpreted a question regarding his "relationship" with Megaload founder Kim Dotcom. Cringe! http://www.undercover.fm/news/16441 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:13:08 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16440-fave-pop-songs-as-admitted-by-rock-n-roll-types Want to know what Slash and Alice Coopers favourite pop songs are? http://www.undercover.fm/news/16440 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:39:15 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16439-pepsi-ramps-up-the-cola-wars-with-help-of-twitter-to-stream-live-music In the past Pepsi have used music to try and connect with the youth, using artists such as Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, Britney Spears and Beyonce. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16439 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:20:57 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16438-black-sabbath-will-play-warm-up-gig-prior-to-download-festival Good news for Black Sabbath fans. The band have announced they will do a warm up show in Birmingham at the O2 Arena on 19th May and will be the first gig they have played since they reunited last year. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16438 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:07:15 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16437-louisiana-legends-lil-band-o-gold-release-a-new-album-and-will-play-the-espy-in-st-kilda-in-june It's time to move your feet in a swamp and soul groove as the legendary Louisiana Swamp Pop, Country, Cajun, Blues and Rock n Roll Supergroup Lil’ Band O' Gold return to Australian shores. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16437 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:48:04 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16436-crazy-dude-at-creamfields-falls-off-scaffolding-and-survives Cor blimey Gov! Glad this guy didn't break his fall by killing someone. Reports in other media today have been bemoaning the security of Creamfields due to this incident on the weekend. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16436 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:11:20 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16435-gene-simmons-told-eddie-van-halen-no Gene Simmons has revealed why he said "no" to Eddie Van Halen's request to replace Ace Frehley on guitar in KISS. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16435 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:55:08 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16434-elton-john-sued-for-nikita-lyrics South African, Guys Hobbs is suing Elton John and Bernie Taupin for stealing his lyrics to Nikita. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16434 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:05:56 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16433-splendour-in-the-grass-sideshows-announced For all those disappointed they weren't quick enough to grab tickets to Splendour In The Grass, there is good news on the horizon with the announcement of Splendour sideshows. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16433 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:31:51 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16432-norway-sings-pete-seeger-song-in-defiance-of-killer Last Thursday around 40,000 Norwegians gathered in cities around Norway to sing the Norwegian version of the Pete Seeger song "My Rainbow Race." http://www.undercover.fm/news/16432 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:25:29 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16431-new-dandy-warhols-album-out-today The Dandy Warhols have released their new album, ‘This Machine’ today. The album release comes after the video for track “Sad Vacation” debuted last week, and was named this week’s Rage ‘Indie Clip Of The Week’. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16431 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:06:32 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16430-the-fleshtones-steve-wynn-for-half-price-at-yah-yahs-tonight Anyone going to see either Redd Kross or The Sonics in Melbourne tonight (Friday 27th) can now see The Fleshtones 'Late Show' for just $20.00! Just show your wrist stamp from either Redd Kross or The Sonics show at the door of Yah Yahs and ENJOY! http://www.undercover.fm/news/16430 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:49:17 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16429-beloved-new-york-disc-jockey-pete-fornatale-dies Fornatale died in New York on April 26th a week after suffering a stroke at the age of 66. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16429 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:29:23 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16428-checkout-for-the-animals-from-the-cult The keys make this song. "For The Animals" is taken from The Cult's new album 'Choice of Weapon' which will be released May 21st 2012 through Cooking Vinyl. http://www.undercover.fm/news/16428 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:53:08 +1000 http://www.undercover.fm/news/16427-van-halen-release-vinyl-7-of-she-s-the-woman Van Halen have released a special and limited edition 7" piece of vinyl for their new single "She's The Woman." http://www.undercover.fm/news/16427 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:47:53 +1000