A hell of a lot can happen in a week.
Alex Reid can go from a cage-fighting fame-hungry nobody and become the media King for the big-brother watching population, and my kitchen sink can go from a sparkling empty vessel to an overflowing stinking wreckage, but what we really want to know is what's worth shouting about in the music world.
February is when the potential albums of the year start getting dished out and either slap us, leaving a bright red and unforgettable sting, or crawl past us unnoticed like lifeless tumbleweed. So what have we got?
Gaslight Anthem have announced new tour dates to support their forthcoming new album "American Slang".
The tour starts at Birmingham Academy on June 22nd, followed by Glasgow ABC on the 23rd, Manchester Academy on the 24th, London Forum on the 26th and Oxford Academy on the 29th.
They've also been confirmed for Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park which Pearl Jam are headlining.
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Now there’s been the odd rumour flying around that Brand New will go on a hiatus when the tour for the latest album Daisy is finished.
But good news for the Brand New fans out there, as the band have denied it.
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Bad Religion will headline the Rebellion Festival, at Blackpool Winter gardens
on August 8th.
So far other bands announced are Gallows, Strung Out and The King Blues.
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Hot Water Music have announced three shows. They’ll be playing the 02 Academy in London, Islington, on June 21st, Leeds Woodhouse Club on the 22nd and TJ’s in Newport on the 23rd.
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NME have decided that Paul Weller will be the next Godlike Genius, and will be given his Godlike Genius gong at the NME awards on February 24th.
Last year the award went to The Cure and previous winners have included John Peel, New Order and The Clash.
Morrissey would also have been in that list, had he not refused the award last time it was offered, when he condemned current NME writers for not knowing anything about David Bowie.
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Warner Music plans to stop licensing its artists' music on software such as Spotify and Last FM, after deciding it is causing a negative impact on the music industry.
This means bands like Muse, REM and Red Hot Chili Peppers will no longer be available on such streaming websites.
However, a spokesperson for Warner Music has confirmed that streaming websites already hosting Warner Music artists will not be affected, it will only stop future content from bands on the label.
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The rest of the world has been chit chatting about Glastonbury's licence being granted until 2016, Thom Yorke's Green Party benefit gig and the fact that Beastie Boys have been working on a Rival School's track.
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PICK OF THE BUNCH IN VIDEO
Alkaline Trio- This Addiction
Alkaline Trio have posted the video to new single This Addiction, from the album of the same name due out on 23rd February.
It’s got children exploding in it, but it’s not as sinister as it sounds, so go check it out.
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Kate Nash-I Just Love You More
After atypically making a fashion statement in the form of granny dresses and packing out tents at festivals, Kate Nash went off the radar for a little while to regain perspective for her next sound.
Now she returns with the repetitive rrriot girl inspired I Just Love You More, with a new album following some time this year.
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Veruca Salt-All Hail Me
To coincide with the current NME awards tour with The Maccabees, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Big Pink and The Drums, here's a video of Veruca Salt, the first headlining band to ever play the tour in 1995.
It was called Brat Bus tour then, and showcased the Hole/Pixies/L7/Sonic Youth sound of Veruca Salt, who barged their way through as one of the best grunge-girl bands of the 90s. This video is from debut album American Thighs.
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The Skints-No Sweat Fest (Kings Cross 22/08/09)
One of the best live reggae/punk/ska bands currently, The Skints share an insightful and political voice armed with dollops of talent.
Guaranteed to make you skank the night away, here's a video of a King's Cross gig back in the summer.
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Random Hand- Anger Management
Random Hand really do put all their heart into live shows and merge all sorts of genres together to create a unique and powerful unity. They've toured with Reel Big Fish, Propagandhi and Sonic Boom Six and aren't afraid to get their sound heard.
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