Everyone loves a bit of drama and speculation, and band reunions are a guaranteed way to satisfy both needs. As soon as a band stops performing, whether after a huge fight or just for members to try something new, the music world starts to talk about a possible reunion.

Some reunions always seem a bit more exciting than others and some reunions are a lot more likely to happen than others. But what are the rumours saying about 2015? Here are the confirmed and unconfirmed reunions we want to see this year.

System of a Down

The US-based metal band truly revolutionised the scene and there isn’t a metal lover that doesn’t want to see them back in action. The band gave everyone an early Christmas treat last year when it announced it’s going to perform at the KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas, but it looks like there’s more to come later this year.

The band has confirmed it’ll perform a global reunion tour, commemorating the 100^th anniversary of the Armenian massacre. The tour will conclude in Armenia, which will be the first time the band will perform in their homeland.

There’s no word yet, whether there will also be new material worthy of an album and so far, the band hasn’t talked about the future. We sure hope the band doesn’t just reunite for these seven performances.

The Kinks

The Kinks reunion has long been in the talks, but it had seemed highly unlikely, considering the difficulties between the two brothers. But Dave Davies has been openly talking about his desire for a reunion.

The Kinks fans got even more excited when reports stated the band has confirmed to reunite in 2015, but Dave Davies soon refuted these statements.

In a more recent interview, the guitar legend told that there is a possibility the band will get together in 2015, although a large-scale tour is very unlikely. In the meantime, fans might feel a bit happier knowing both Dave and Ray are recording new solo material.

Oasis

The year is the 20^th anniversary of the fantastic album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? and this has got Oasis fans excited about the possibility of a reunion. The problem with Oasis is you never know – even if something has been confirmed, there’s a chance it won’t happen.

The brothers have a famously sour relationship with each other, but the anniversary might just be enough to get the pair together once again. Although there have been plenty of rumours, there’s also been plenty of denial and it’s more unlikely the duo won’t manage to repair their relationship for a large-scale tour. But we can still hope!

Blur

Another Brit rock favourite, Blur, is also on top of the lists people want to see back together this year. The two bands have had a famous rivalry for years now and have produced a number of memorable guitar riffs. While the two have been competing for years, there have been some reports the frontmen have finally buried the hatchet. Yet, the old rivalry might be enough to ensure to us fans that if one of the bands reunites, perhaps the other will as well.

There’s been no official word yet, although bassist Alex James has hinted a reunion might be possible, following a brief yet very successful one a few years ago. The band is planning for a gig at their hometown of Colchester, where a campaign to turn an art gallery into a Blur-themed museum is under way.

When it comes to finding new music, online music blogs can be a great source. There are so many good blogs out there from band blogs to industry insiders shedding some light on how the business side of music operates. If you want to widen your own musical knowledge, then these five blogs should definitely go to your reading list.

The Blue Walrus

The Blue Walrus blog has been going on for a long time, as it first saw its daylight in 2006. The blog is a great insight into different aspects of the industry, as the writers all come from different music backgrounds and they have a wide variety of interests.

The blog is focused on introducing new music to its readers and it mainly talks about folk and indie music. The posts are often just simple music video uploads, making it a fantastic ‘read’ while you enjoy your morning coffee. You are guaranteed to find a new band to listen to on the Blue Walrus.

Gorilla VS. Bear

There’s plenty of exciting music being played on the other side of the pond as well and Gorilla VS. Bear is definitely one of the best US-based music blogs. The site is all about new music and you’ll definitely find plenty of future chart toppers from the blog.

The great thing about the blog is that even though it has won all sorts of accolades it still manages to feel authentic. When you find a band on the blog, you know the writers find the band exciting as well and don’t just promote it for the sake of it. There’s also plenty to do from videos to photos on the blog.

TinMan London

If you like your music blog with a bit of street attitude, then TinMan London is a great site to bookmark. The blog is all about urban music and you can even read about the hottest fashion tips from the blog. Although it focuses on urban styles, there are still plenty of music genres to choose from, as you can find new talent in hip hop as well as pop.

London is naturally a big music capital of the world and the blog is a great place for spotting new talent. Occasionally there’s also talk about the big names in music, as they entertain the London crowds, but it’s mainly all about new, fresh talent – just the way we like it!

The Daily Swarm

Music is much more than just a selection of new bands and if you want to stay on top of the industry, then The Daily Swarm is a must-read blog. The focus of the blog is mainly on music news, although you are bound to discover new talent there as well. It’s just the right blog to read while you are stuck in a traffic jam.

The layout makes it easy to see everything at a glance, although the site is currently going through transformation, which might mean there are new things on the horizon. There are also plenty of videos to look at if you aren’t very keen on reading long stories.

Largehearted Boy

One of the quirkiest and coolest music blogs has to be the Largehearted Boy blog. If you love music and books, then don’t forget to bookmark this page. You’ll read about exciting indie rock bands, but you’ll also find out what inspires musicians – not to mention a ton of great books to read!

Perhaps more importantly, there’s a lot of great music to download for free. You’ll get to enjoy weekly selection of new and old music. The blog is perfect for slowing down after a long day and it will definitely bring out the artist in you.

The above music blogs will offer you plenty of new ideas and inspiration this year. Don’t forget to take a look at the rest of our blog either for more music news, bands and tips!

Now that the festive season has ended, the winter darkness can easily become a bit too much to take. But if you want to brighten up your season a bit more, you can do so by checking out some fantastic music festivals – and there are plenty of great festivals taking place around the world.

The following music festivals are all happening at the start of the year and will guarantee to add some more fun to your New Year!

Sydney Festival, Australia

A trip to Down Under is definitely going to cheer you up, as the summer season is in full swing there. The Sydney festival will also add its own magic to the mix with the line-up including amazing talent like Atomic Bomb! Band and Tex Perkins.

The venues bring their own unique element to the mix, as you can experience music in an old prison among others. You can find more information from the website.

When? January 8-26

Eurosonic Noordeslag, Groningen, the Netherlands

If you want something a bit closer to home, you should head down to Groningen in the Netherlands in mid-January. The city is a little, sleepy university town that will definitely show you a thing or two about proper partying.

The festival is famous for introducing new European talent and you can probably hear some of the bands in Glastonbury this summer. We recommend catching up Kaleo and Deers, with the full timetable available online now.

When? January 14-17

Where’s The Music, Norrköping, Sweden

If you are a fan of Scandinavian music, then Where’s The Music festival in Sweden is a must-see event. The city of Norrköping is a beautiful place on its own and the rock ‘n’ roll festival in February adds its own layer of fun to the location.

There’s plenty of music to enjoy here from classic Scandinavian metal to the more exotic Sami rap. Our pick would definitely be Sweden’s own talent, Jennie Abrahamson. You don’t want to miss this event and as it’s close to Valentine’s Day, you might even want to surprise your other half with tickets!

When? February 12-14

Tallinn Music Week, Estonia

You probably won’t end up meeting any big, famous names at the Tallinn Music Week, but it’s still a great little festival to check out. The city is a fantastic little place with plenty of art-nouveau architecture and relatively cheap prices, providing the perfect backdrop for great music.

The music festival adds plenty of buzz to the city and you have a nice selection of genres available. The artists for this year are not announced yet, but they will be added to the website in February. Furthermore, if you are into classical music, then the Tallinn Music Week has a great selection of classical events as well.

When? March 25-28

If you have a few days to take off, then any of the above events is a great spot for a holiday. You’ll get to experience the cool locations as well as enjoy some great music. If you are looking something a bit closer to home, then make sure to check out the coolest music venues in London. Let 2015 be the year of music!