Jack White: ‘I would only reform the White Stripes if we were bankrupt’
Jack White has said there is “absolutely no chance” he will ever reform The White Stripes and said he would only consider it if he “went bankrupt”. The singer, with whom you can read a world exclusive interview in the new issue of NME, has said that he can’t imagine ever feeling the need to reconnect with former bandmate Meg White. [read more]

New Aerosmith Album Due in Three Months, Band Confirms
At a press conference at the Grove mall in Los Angeles, just around the corner from the American Idol studio, the members of Aerosmith (minus guitarist Brad Whitford) bravely stepped into the sunshine and proved that they don’t melt in daylight. After being introduced by Jimmy Kimmel – “Aerosmith are literally walking this way” – the band confirmed that their Global Warming tour will kick off on June 16th in Minneapolis. [read more]

The Smashing Pumpkins announce ‘Oceania’ release date
The new Smashing Pumpkins‘ record “Oceania” will be released again through EMI. According to an official statement issued by the label, the album will reach the stores on June 19. “We are very excited to continue our work with the SmashingPumpkins,” said company Vice President Mike Harris. [read more]

Queen reveal UK Sonisphere date has been cancelled
According to BBC Newsbeat, Queen leaked news of the cancellation of the UK date of sonisphere festival on their website,Queenonline.com (the post has been deleted after a while). Queen were due to headline the Knebworth Park event on July 6-8 with vocals provided by Adam Lambert. [read more]

The View mark return
The View are to return this summer with fourth album ‘Cheeky For A Reason’ due on July 2nd. The View may not be the cherubic young guns of old, but the Dundonian rascals have lost none of their charm. Now signed to Cooking Vinyl, the band have been working on material of late for their fourth album. [read more]