As hinted to Xfm in May, Kelly Jones and co. will release a Greatest Hits album and follow it with a tour. - Source

Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones has spoken exclusively to Xfm about what fans can expect from the band's new material. - Source

The new STEREOPHONICS album gets a Stateside release next week, and in addition to their tour dates, the band will be doing a series of in-stores at selected Virgin Megastores along the way. We're told to expect a 30 minute set, followed by autograph sessions at every in-store.

NME has announced plans today for a new War Child charity record to follow in the footsteps of the acclaimed "Help" record of several years ago. Bands who have agreed to participate are to go into studio between now and the first week of September to lay down a cover of their choice, provided it was a former UK #1 song. The disc will be released in October to coincide with the 50th birthday of NME and the anniversary of the first UK pop music chart. Bands already confirmed to appear include: OASIS, MANIC STREET PREACHERS, STEREOPHONICS, BADLY DRAWN BOY, STARSAILOR, FEEDER, JIMMY EAT WORLD, BASEMENT JAXX, and MS. DYNAMITE, with more to be announced as the project nears completion.