Damian Jones
Damian Jones is a long term freelance writer for the NME. His byline has appeared in Classic Rock, Record Collector, on BBC Entertainment, Radio 1 and 6 Music’s website, Capital, Clash and Melody Maker.
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Lola Young opens up about addiction treatment and joining AA after collapsing on stage
“What else was I going to do, die? That was the reality of where my addiction was heading”

William Orbit’s three Grammys broken in transit by DHL: “A heap of brass and plastic”
The producer earned the awards for his work with Madonna

Bruce Springsteen covers The Pogues’ ‘A Rainy Night In Soho’ for star-studded Shane MacGowan tribute album
‘20th Century Paddy - The Songs Of Shane MacGowan’ also features Johnny Depp, The Libertines, Tom Waits, Hozier, Primal Scream and many more

Coldplay donate “beautiful” ‘A Film For The Future’ photos to Tiny Changes fundraiser
They capture the joy and connection between Coldplay and fans from all over the world

The Pussycat Dolls announce world comeback tour, share new single ‘Club Song’
Girl group also announce reissue of their 2005 debut album 'PCD'

Kanye West ordered to pay $140K following Malibu mansion trial
Handyman Tony Saxon claimed that he was owed $1million in unpaid wages and loss of earnings

Jack Osbourne welcomes baby girl named after his father Ozzy
“Introducing Ozzy Matilda Osbourne”

Lip Critic share chaotic new single ‘Jackpot’ and announce NYC ‘Theft Saga’ residency
"'Jackpot' is a song about risking it all, and winning it all, betting the house, and ending up with two houses, then waking up with nothing at all”

Violet Grohl announces debut album ‘Be Sweet To Me’ with rollicking single ‘595’
Her first LP is set to drop in May

Disturbed’s David Draiman invites Franz Ferdinand for discussion after calling IDF “war-mongering murderers” for “using our music without our consent”
"My door is open. I hope to hear back from you"

Mogwai and Rock Action celebrate 30 years with video for debut single ‘Tuner’ along with new Scottish and European tour dates
Tickets go on sale next week

La Roux speaks out for model who claims Kanye West choked her during music video shoot: “It was horrific – I could never forget that”
Jennifer An, who was a finalist on 'America’s Next Top Model' in 2009, is suing West for sexual assault