Veteran rockers U2 wanted their new album 'How to dismantle a bomb' to sound like a live band playing in a studio, because they were desperate to capture the sound of youthful energy.

There are still tickets available for The Hives gig at the Ambassador in Dublin tomorrow night.

Swedish rockers The Hives have revealed that one of their biggest influences is German dance band Kraftwerk.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin remained tight-lipped last night about rumours that actress Gwyneth Paltrow had dumped him.

Guitar band Radiohead were today named best act in the world for the second year running at a respected music awards show.

Poptones, the record label founded by the man who discovered Oasis, today showed it had more than halved its losses after a major cost cutting programme.

Highlights of the Witnness Festival are to be shown on Irish TV on Friday.

Liam Gallagher has attacked the current crop of rock bands.

The Hives are set to make their live debut in Ireland.