Noise Not Music #6: Russell Haswell & Pain Jerk, Martyrdöd, Liturgy And More

It’s been a busy month for your resident noise correspondent. Listening to the Russell Haswell & Pain Jerk album nearly sent me insane, then seeing Haswell bend time and space in Dalston with Kevin Drumm actually did send me insane for a bit if I’m not mistaken. Thankfully, the recovery is well underway and your latest update on all things ear-bleedingly unpleasant is here…

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 05 August 2014

Heavy As Hell: Stereoboard's Bloodstock Setlist

For some people, dark chocolate just isn't enough. They need dark chocolate dipped in black coffee and sprinkled with a layer of tar...or maybe just some more dark chocolate, if they actually want to eat it. These mavericks are the extreme of the extreme; the sort of folk who would rather carve out their ears with a spoon than see Linkin Park.

Written by: Alec Chillingworth | Date: Monday, 04 August 2014

So Connected: The Rise And Rise Of Woman's Hour

Photo: Steve Gullick “They’re still signing,” the manager of Woman’s Hour says in explanation. I’m waiting in Rough Trade East, off Brick Lane, and the five-piece from Kendal have just finished a seamless, smoothly-orchestrated 45-minute set lifted from their debut album, ‘Conversations’.

Written by: Tom Seymour | Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2014

SONG PREMIERE: The Inside Is Live Bring You The Answer

With the release of their new album, 'The Great Brand New', looming over us, The Inside Is Live have only gone and given us an exclusive track to stream, which is thoroughly good of them.

Written by: Alec Chillingworth | Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2014

AC/DC: Many Happy Returns To 'Highway To Hell'

Ready to feel old? Good. It’s 35 years since AC/DC released their breakthrough album, ‘Highway To Hell’. The record took the Australian upstarts and made them stars, but at a tremendous price. ‘Highway To Hell’ would be Bon Scott’s epitaph, a parting shot from one of the greatest frontmen of all time.

Written by: Graeme Marsh | Date: Monday, 28 July 2014

Dancefloor Vibes/Monster Tunes: The Stereoboard Global Gathering Setlist

This weekend, Global Gathering returns to Long Marston Airfield in Stratford Upon Avon, dragging in its wake some of the biggest names and brightest underground stars in the dance world.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Youth Of Today: Citizen Celebrating First UK Tour

For any band, heading halfway around the world to play songs written close to home is a big thing. For Citizen, it’s more than that. The quintet, who hail from the border of Michigan and Ohio, are currently making their way around the UK as part of their maiden overseas tour, a trip that involved a first flight for three of their number.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Thursday, 17 July 2014

VIDEO PREMIERE: Stags Get Lost In Camden For Just Like You

Stags aren’t afraid to mix things up. The London-based rock troupe have forged a sound that combines the riff-heavy world of ‘70s rock with the emotional heft of grunge, with Just Like You the latest single to emerge from the fire.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Indie/Pop: The Stereoboard Latitude Setlist

Latitude returns this weekend with a bold line up and high hopes. The festival will take over Henham Park in Suffolk between July 17 and 20, folding the worlds of indie and pop together in a loving embrace while ensuring that a few thousand cultural quotas are filled for folks missing out on their Sunday supplements.

Written by: Gavin Rees | Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Home Grown: 2000trees Still Going Strong

2000trees has long been heralded as one of Britain's best small festivals and this year's line-up, once again, lives up to the hype.

Written by: Matt Williamson | Date: Wednesday, 09 July 2014

Final Fling: The Stereoboard T In The Park Setlist

The biggest festival of the Scottish summer is nearly here, with Biffy Clyro, Calvin Harris, Paolo Nutini and Arctic Monkeys all lined up to bid a fond farewell to Balado.

Written by: Matt Williams | Date: Wednesday, 09 July 2014

Blink 182 Secure Top Billing On Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

Blink 182 have elbowed their way to the top of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart after announcing a brace of Reading and Leeds warm up shows at the O2 Academy Brixton.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 04 July 2014

Noise Not Music #5: Trap Them, Godflesh, Thou & The Body And More

It’s that time of the month again… Noise Not Music is back with a selection of glorious heaviness, spread across all the word’s many forms. From power electronics to drone to doom and industrial, it’s all here in this edition, so sit back and prepare your ears for a solid beating!

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Friday, 04 July 2014

The Beats Go On: The Stereoboard Wireless Setlist

Wireless will spread its wings this weekend, taking over Finsbury Park in London and Birmingham’s Perry Park with some huge names from the world of hip hop and R&B along for the ride.

Written by: Gavin Rees | Date: Thursday, 03 July 2014

Riff After Riff: The Stereoboard Sonisphere Setlist

Festival season isn’t for the faint of heart. Glastonbury is still seared onto some retinas, while post-Download hangovers are an ongoing reality for many rock fans. But, once more unto the breach, dear friends. Sonisphere is here, and it’s not taking prisoners.

Written by: Matt Williams | Date: Thursday, 03 July 2014

Sonisphere: Stereoboard's Metallica Requests

Long before their controversial-turned-triumphant Glastonbury appearance, Metallica decided to freshen things up for their current world tour. The plan was to let their fans vote for the songs they wanted the band to play, a concept that will land at Sonisphere this weekend as the metal legends close proceedings in the wake of headline sets from the Prodigy and Iron Maiden.

Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Wednesday, 02 July 2014

Sonisphere: Knebworth Celebrating 40 Not Out

Sonisphere will return this weekend, after a wee rest, to celebrate 40 years of festivals at Knebworth. One of the most iconic names in the history of rock music, the venue will open its gates to metal royalty in the form of Metallica and Iron Maiden, with the Prodigy set to shake the earth on Friday night.

Written by: Matt Williams | Date: Tuesday, 01 July 2014

The Eagles Land Atop Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

Having just wound up their latest UK and Ireland tour, the Eagles head for home as reigning champions of Stereoboard’s Hot Tickets Chart.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 27 June 2014

Pancakes, Fire And Tomato Fights: The Other Side Of Glastonbury

Every year, without exception, hordes of Glastonbury goers complain about the line up. It's become part of the tradition.

Written by: Natalie Lam | Date: Thursday, 26 June 2014

Go Spread Your Wings: The Antihuman Noise Of Godflesh

There are some records that it’s hard to imagine, years later, hearing upon their initial release. ‘Streetcleaner’, the 1989 debut LP from industrial metal duo Godflesh, is one such album. A colossal illustration of dystopian intent from a band that sounded like little else recorded before or since, ‘Streetcleaner’ has a good claim to being the heaviest album of all time.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2014