Having survived three decades of decadence and nearly every possible obstacle, including several brought on by themselves, Mötley Crüe now find themselves in a once inconceivable position—that of rock royalty. Saints of Los Angeles is a major event for the band that has sold more than 80 million albums, 25 million in the U.S.A., to date including 1983’s four-million-selling Shout at the Devil, followed by five consecutive Top 10 singles. “The Crüe is back…and they’re grimier than ever.”

Livan was recently asked to take part in the campaign targeting the Beijing 2008 Olympics, where athletes have been told that they cannot mention human rights or Tibet. T for Tibet is a campaign started by the organisation ‘Free Tibet’, one of the most famous organisations in the world. You can see Livan's pictures and comments here.

Syllabus, the interactive link between students and the music industry, launched their digital platform with a live showcase at RAK Studios, London. In partnership with AWAL, the site gives student artists and bands the tools and opportunities to get into music including digital distribution, studio time, management organisers, mailing lists, merch & printing and much more.

www.syllabusmusic.com

‘War Of The Roses’ is the debut EP from Cornwall’s Rosie & the Goldbug – a three-piece whose imagery and more importantly their music , deserve attention. The lead song from their debut EP deals with the trauma of relationship breakdown and the deep, pounding piano seems to echo the darkest moments of such misery. On the 10th July Rosie And The Goldbug begin their residency at the 12 Bar in London.

Bo Pepper will be looking to capitalise on continual press interest - most recently The Sun on June 21st - by releasing their new single 'No One But Yourself To Blame'. Accompanied by a video featuring their ever-present signature puppetry, they are one to watch in upcoming weeks.

After the demise of V2 records Moby's multi platinum album PLAY is now available through AWAL in the US and Canada.

The songs on PLAY have been sold hundreds of times... a licensing venture so staggeringly lucrative that the album was a financial success months before it reached its multi-platinum sales total.