Coldplay's Chris Martin has revealed that he was inspired by the simple chord progressions of Katy Perry's music when writing the band's new album.

Speaking to Beats, the singer specifically discussed one of Ghost Stories' singles, 'A Sky Full Of Stars'. "I'm not the most poetic of lyricists," he admitted, "but I know what feels right."

He added: "It's not saying someting's broken so w ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 17:19:30 GMTAlexandra Pollardgigwise96134 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96133/Supergrass-Gaz-Coombes-New-Solo-Album-UK-Tour-Dates The former Supergrass frontman will release Matador in February

Gaz Coombes has revealed details of his second solo album, Matador, and has also announced UK tour dates. Find more information below.

The former Supergrass frontman released his debut solo LP, Here Comes The Bombs, in 2012 following the split of Supergrass two years earlier.

His new album, Matador, will be released on 26 January, and was recorded partly in Coombes' home studios and partly in the Courtyard Stu ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 16:56:18 GMTAlexandra Pollardgigwise96133 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96130/Giorgio-Moroder-New-Album-Britney-Spears-Sia-Charlie-XCX The album will be called 74 Is The New 24

Giorgio Moroder has announced details of his first solo album in 30 years, which will feature guest appearances from the likes of Kylie Minogue, Foxes, Britney Spears and Sia.

74 Is The New 24, which is set for release in the Spring of 2015 via Moroder's new label Sony, will also include Mikky Ekko, Matthew Koma and Charli XCX, and follows Moroder's collaboration with Daft Punk on 2013's Random Access Memories.

John Lydon has revealed he spent £10,000 on in-game apps for his iPad in two years.

In an interview with the Telegraph he admitted: "I wasted - you're the first to know this - 10,000 f*****g pounds in the last two years on apps on my iPad. I got into Ga ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 15:52:01 GMTAndy Morrisgigwise96129 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96122/The-Wombats-Tour-Uk-2015 Huge shows include night at Brixton Academy

The Wombats have announced details of a huge UK and European tour for 2015 - including a headline show at London's Brixton Academy. Full dates and ticket details are below. 

The 'Let's Dance To Joy Division' trio are gearing up to release their third album in Spring, and will be launching it with a long trek around the EU. 

Full dates are below. Tickets go on sale from 9am on Friday 21 November. For ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 12:29:17 GMTAndrew Trendellgigwise96122 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96121/Muse-Tour-Dates-2015-Rock-In-Roma-Tickets The band will play in Rome on 18 July

Muse have been announced as the first headliners for next year's Rock In Roma festival.

The festival takes place throughout June and July at Rome's Capannell Racebourse, and sees huge acts playing on most days during the summer months.

Muse announced via Twitter that they are the first act confirmed for the festival, and will play on 18 July. 

NEW SHOW ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 12:27:39 GMTAlexandra Pollardgigwise96121 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96120/Uber-Spotify-Announcement-Partnership The go-to personal cab firm teams up with the ubiquitous service

Uber have announced a relationship with Spotify, meaning that your days of enforced late night exposure to Magic FM may be numbered.

As first revealed in the New York Times, Uber are set to team up with the streaming company to provide in car music where you will be able to acce ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 12:14:30 GMTAndy Morrisgigwise96120 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96118/Van-Morrison-London-Nells-Tour-Tickets-Christmas Legend to play three nights at Nell's

Van Morrison has announced a trio of Christmas shows at Nell's in London next month. See more details below.

The singer will play three dates at the London jazz and blues club between 19 and 21 December, which will accompany already-announced shows in November and January.

The singer's 34th studio album, Born To Sing: No Plan B, was released in 2012 and included the single 'Open The Door (To Your Heart)'.

]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 11:04:21 GMTAlexandra Pollardgigwise96118 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96117/S-Club-7-UK-Reunion-Tour-Tickets 'Bring It All Back' tour sees pop sensation back together

Oasis, Pulp, Blur, The Sugarcubes - these are just a few of the 90s bands that the world at large is begging to return. Not only bringing their timeless sounds back to life, but further advancing their legacy. No one however, asked this of S Club 7. But whatever - they're back, and touring. Full dates and ticket details of their 2015 UK Arena tour are below. 

The 'Bring It All Back' former pop and TV sensations r ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 11:04:12 GMTAndrew Trendellgigwise96117 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96116/Peace-New-Album-Happy-People-Released-In-February-2015 The follow-up to In Love will be out in February

Peace have announced that their new album, which will be called Happy People, will be released on 9 February.

The LP, which follows their 2013 debut In Love, has in fact been finished for some time. Speaking to Gigwise backstage at this year's Reading Festival, the band said: "It's finished, we're just waiting for the right time to release it."

They added: "We would've loved to do it earlier but ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 10:44:00 GMTAlexandra Pollardgigwise96116 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96114/Ariel-Pink-Calls-Grimes-Stupid-And-Retarded Madonna's least favourite songwriter hits out at fellow 4AD artist

Ariel Pink has attacked fellow 4AD artist Grimes as 'completely stupid and retarded' regarding her accusasions of misogyny.

Speaking to the Guardian this weekend, Pink defended his attack on Madonna's career, that Grimes described as 'delusional misogyny'. 

"I was only repeating what Interscope to ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 10:29:11 GMTAndy Morrisgigwise96114 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96113/Adele-Did-Not-Turn-Down-Band-Aid-Do-They-Know-Christmas-Geldof Bob Geldof had said the singer was 'not answering the phone'

Following Bob Geldof's statements that Adele ignored calls from her manager and failed to turn up to sing as part of Band Aid 30, a spokesperson for the singer has denied she was ever confirmed for the charity single.

The singer was included in the initial announcement of artists confirmed to record the new version of 1984 charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas', which is raising money for the Ebola crisis in Wes ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 10:21:05 GMTAlexandra Pollardgigwise96113 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96112/Sinead-OConnor-Calls-U2-Terrorists-Because-Of-ITunes Bono and his band can't seem to catch a break

Sinead O'Connor has branded U2 as 'terrorists', due to the way they 'forced' new album Songs Of Innocence on people via iTunes. 

The Irish songwriter is the latest in a long, long line of musicians and celebrities who have voiced their criticism of the band. They have faced accusations of 'devaluing' music, forcing themselves on people and just not being very good. Now they have also been branded terrorists.  ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 10:10:56 GMTEd Keeblegigwise96112 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96111/Twitter-Reaction-To-Band-Aid-30-Christmas-Single The best responses to the new version of the charity single

Bob Geldof revealed Band Aid 30's new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas' yesterday, and, predictably, it's been met with something of a mixed response.

This latest version of the 1984 charity single was recorded to raise money for the Ebola crisis in West Africa (or "embola" as Olly Murs put it in an interview), and features Coldplay's Chris Martin, Ellie Goulding, Sam Smith, Queen's Roger Taylor, Bono ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 10:02:58 GMTAlexandra Pollardgigwise96111 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96110/Lollapalooza-2015-Brazil-Argentina-Chile-Line-Up Line-ups for Chile, Argentina and Brazil announced

Lollapalooza has revealed the formidable line-ups for their 2015 festivals in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil - with Jack White, Robert Plant, Smashing Pumpkins and Skrillex headling all three events. Ticket details below.

Lollapalooza Chile takes place 14-15 March in Santiago and also features Kings of Leon, Calvin Harris, St. Vincent, Interpol, Alt-J, Major Lazer, NOFX, Kasabian, Bastille SBTRKT, The Specials an ]]>GigwiseMon, 17 Nov 2014 09:55:06 GMTAndy Morrisgigwise96110 http://www.gigwise.com/news/96109/Ariana-Grande-UK-Europe-Arena-Tour-Buy-Tickets Shows in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham

Ariana Grande has announced details of a huge UK and European arena tour. Find tickets and details below.

The singer, who has seemingly been chosen by the Gods to champion the future of pop music, will be embarking on a huge tour that takes in America, the UK and Europe. Coming to the UK in June, Ariana will play in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham before heading over to Belgium and Germany.