Lollapalooza Israel postponed due to lack of performers
After resurrecting the traveling musical tour as a single-city festival in 2003, Lollapalooza organizers began expanding the festival into new locations like Brazil and Chilé and this year, were were hoping to cross the ocean for an event in Israel. Originally…
January 23, 2013

Coachella books like, a million bands
The lineup for Coachella 2011 has been confirmed. While more than 100 bands are set to appear, some of the acts of most interest to Punknews.org readers would include Animal Collective, Best…
January 19, 2011

Pixies cancel Israel shows
The Pixies have cancelled their upcoming trip to Israel in light of the controversial raid on a flotilla bound for Gaza last week. The band made this statement: The decision was not reached easily. We all know well the Israeli fans have been waiting for this visit for far too long. We'd like to extend our deepest apologies to the fans but events…
June 07, 2010

Universal to cut CDs prices to under $10 in the US
Billboard is reporting on a new initiative by Univeral Music Group to cut CD prices across their entire lineup. Starting in the next quarter and for the rest of 2010, the company will test lower CD prices. Single CDs will have the suggested list prices of $10, $9, $8, $7 and $6. The label plans to release deluxe editions at a higher price point. With Universal…
March 18, 2010

My Chemical Romance, NIN, Paramore, Mogwai, The Enemy, Girl Talk at Summer Sonic
My Chemical Romance, Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, Elvis Costello, Gogol Bordello and other have been confirmed for this year's Summer Sonic Festival. Testival takes place in Tokyo and Osaka between August 7 and 9. Other notable bands…
April 20, 2009

Bands form organization to push for control over copyright, transparency from labels
Billy Bragg, Radiohead, Gang of Four, The Cribs, Klaxons and others have formed the Featured Artists Coalition. The goal of the group is to push for more control of copyrights and a bigger share of revenue for artists rather than the labels. The group…
October 07, 2008