• Carl Barat Says New Libertines Songs Are 'Surprisingly Upbeat'

    The Libertines are one of rock's most mysterious acts. Off-stage, they are not quite as dysfunctional as Oasis, but they have certainly given the Gallagher brothers a run for their money. It has been more than 10 years since the world got an album from the U.K. group, but that is scheduled to change in 2015. Carl Barat said the new songs are "surprisingly upbeat."

  • Pete Doherty Premieres Amy Winehouse Tribute "Flags of the Old Regime" [LISTEN]

    Today (Jan. 22), a new solo track by Libertines frontman Pete Doherty, titled "Flags of the Old Regime," premiered on BBC Radio 1, but you can check it out for yourself here. The track finds the garage-rocker taking a more subdued approach, employing an acoustic guitar, organ, a string section and some minimal percussion for a heartbreaking tribute to his late friend Amy Winehouse. According to reports, the song will see an official release in March with all proceeds going towards the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

  • The Libertines Announce New Tour Documentary 'Don't Look Back Into the Sun'

    The Libertines are giving fans another portal into their creative process and tour life with "Don't Look Back Into the Sun," their second documentary in three years.Roger Sargent, who filmed 2012's "There Are No Innocent Bystanders," returned to film the new project, which was announced Monday, Nov. 24, after a series of cryptic social media posts last week."No more teasing ... all of these pictures and quotes are taken from a wonderful short film that Roger Sargent made for us ahead of our recent tour," the announcement read. "We'll be unveiling the film in full soon, so keep your eyes on the Good Ship Albion as it sets course once again."Back in 2012, Sargent talked about what went into making a Libertines doc.

  • Jack White 'Said He'd Like To Produce' Next Libertines Album, Says Pete Doherty

    In a recent interview with D8 TV in France, Libertines frontman Pete Doherty revealed that one of the potential producers for the band's comeback album is none other than Jack White, claiming that the former White Stripes frontman "said he'd like to produce" the album, which would be their first since their 2004 sophomore effort The Libertines.

  • The Libertines Announce European Tour After Hyde Park Gig, New Album May Be In Works

    Fans of mid-2000s British alt-rock rejoice: The Libertines' reunion is getting an extension. Today (June 16), the "Up The Bracket" band announced it will follow its Hyde Park gig in London with five more concerts in September and October for a European tour. Oh, and singer Pete Doherty teased that he, Carl Barat and co. could be releasing new music, too.
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