Cool Britannia

Chris Wolsenholme, bassist, recently leaked some details about Muse’s yet untitled and dated fifth album on their official forum.

Wolstenholme confirmed the band is in fact working on the follow-up to 2006’s “Black Holes and Revelations.”

He said, “It would be nice to have the album out in the second half of next year, but we have no set ourselves any targets.”

However, the band is more focused on making the best album of their career.

“There is a new song in three parts, more of a symphony than a song, which I have been working on sporadically for many years,” front man Matt Bellamy explained. “I have been arranging the orchestral elements myself, which is taking a long time. It should hopefully make the next album as the final three tracks.”

Liam Gallagher co-hosted 98.7’s The Rewind at Noon in Los Angeles, CA today. Liam discussed “The Shock of Lightning” and a live performance of “I’m Outta Time” with Gem all while being censored every few minutes.

In usual Oasis fashion, sit back and enjoy a laugh.. and amazing music.

Check out 98.7’s Official Site for a repeat.

Bloc Party are releasing their next single, “One Month Off.” The edgy song, produced by Paul Epworth, will be available for download on January 26. The single will coincide with their first UK tour since 2007.

Find the Bloc Party on tour at the end of January:
Glasgow Academy (1.25 and 1.26)
Manchester Apollo (1.28 and 1.29)
Wolverhampton Civic Hallw (1.31 and 2.1)

Early next month, ITV is airing “Take That Come to Town.” The Christmas special will be shot in Manchester, the group’s hometown, in an intimate studio with a group of lucky fans.

The foursome will perform classics from all their albums as well as new material from their upcoming release, Circus.

After an encounter on November 8 at a Manchester vs. Arsenal game between Gary Barlow and former member Robbie Williams rumors have escalated. Many reports are suggesting Williams will join the other four original members for a surprise performance during the filming.

Williams left Take That in 1995 to pursue a solo career. Since there has been a slight rivalry between members that has evidently been put to rest.

Although things have cooled off, Barlow recently told The Sun that Williams is not rejoining the band permanently.

“We love Robbie, but people see us as a four-piece now,” he explained.