Worthy Tunes: The Stereoboard Glastonbury Setlist
Glastonbury is big. Not just "omg-it’s-Glasto-get-the-facepaint-and-flags" big, but sprawling. It’s the festival of festivals. Across its seemingly infinite array of stages, many of music’s most revered artists will perform this weekend, with their every move studied by huge crowds and beamed into living rooms around the world.
Written by: Matt Williams | Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Aerosmith: Six Of The Best For Calling Festival
Over the past decade, Aerosmith have been more soap-opera than rock band, with appearances on American Idol, inconsistent albums and public inter-group bitching leaving some fans baffled. Those shenanigans aside, they remain a kick-ass live outfit and as they prepare to headline this weekend's Calling Festival on Clapham Common, shortly after rocking the main stage at Download, it's again time to let their music do the talking.
Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Monday, 23 June 2014
Enrique Iglesias Takes Over At The Summit Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart
Enrique Iglesias, with a little help from Demi Lovato, has secured top spot on this week’s Stereoboard Hot Ticket Chart.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 20 June 2014
Go North: Stereoboard's Camden Crawl Setlist
Music lovers, just imagine a two day pub crawl that involves a shedload of bands instead of drinking (well, probably still drinking). This is Camden Crawl, which will take over 25 venues in north London this weekend.
Written by: Natalie Lam | Date: Thursday, 19 June 2014
Rodeos And Mechanical Bulls: The Evolution Of Kings Of Leon
Kings of Leon seemed to emerge fully formed back in 2003 when their debut album, 'Youth & Young Manhood', introduced the world to their throwback ‘60s haircuts, vintage attire and, of course, their intriguing, wonderfully retro sound.
Written by: Natalie Lam | Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2014
French Connection: The Stereoboard Hellfest Setlist
Let’s have a look at some of the buzzwords in the metal festival-goer’s handbook, shall we? “Download is shit, Soniphere is run by sell-outs, Bloodstock scares me...”
Written by: Alec Chillingworth | Date: Monday, 16 June 2014
The 1975 Claim Top Spot On Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart
The 1975, having announced their biggest UK tour to date, are in pole position on this week’s Stereoboard Hot Ticket Chart. The indie-pop quartet have been adding new shows left, right and centre and will now play four nights at Manchester’s O2 Apollo and two at London’s Alexandra Palace this autumn.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 13 June 2014
Take It Easy: The Eagles' Enduring Appeal
When it comes to releasing mega-selling albums, few can outgun country-rock titans the Eagles. Sales of their ‘Greatest Hits (1971-1975)' package and 1976’s 'Hotel California' read like population figures for medium sized countries, while their current History Of The Eagles tour will take in four nights at London’s O2 Arena next week.
Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Friday, 13 June 2014
Following In The Footsteps: The Stereoboard Isle Of Wight Festival Setlist
Space is at a premium in the rock ‘n’ roll history books, but it’s safe to say that the Isle Of Wight Festival has a spot with ample legroom set aside.
Written by: Gavin Rees | Date: Thursday, 12 June 2014
VIDEO PREMIERE: Robin Romei Gets Gritty On I Can't Wait
Photo: Rachael-Emily Photography Get ready to hear a lot more about Robin Romei. The Londoner will return on July 7 with Vapours, a new single that finds him reining in his electro influences and channelling a long-standing love of classic rock and punk songwriting.
Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Metal For The Masses: The Stereoboard Download Setlist
This weekend, Download returns to the hallowed grounds of Donington Park for a feast of metal, mayhem and, we expect, beer. The line up balances old and new, ushering in Avenged Sevenfold for their shot at becoming a bona-fide festival draw while providing UK fans a rare chance to see Aerosmith strut the stuff that’s made them legends.
Written by: Matt Williams | Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2014
One Direction Continue To Reign Over Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart
For the second week on the bounce, One Direction are the kings of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart. The boyband recently wrapped up a stadium tour of the UK and Ireland, seeing off competition from synth-pop legends Erasure and guitar hero Slash to retain top spot.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 09 June 2014
Victoria Parklife: Stereoboard's Field Day Setlist
This weekend, Field Day returns to London’s Victoria Park and, as has become the way of things with the festival, the line up is their biggest yet. Spread over two days and eight stages, it promises to be an occasion packed with singalongs, head-crushing beats and perhaps even a little sunshine if the weather, just this one time, winds its neck in.
Written by: Gavin Rees | Date: Wednesday, 04 June 2014
One Direction Return To The Summit Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart
One Direction have returned to the summit of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart, with the boyband’s stadium tour now underway and set to wind its way through Manchester, Edinburgh and London.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 30 May 2014
The Cure: Many Happy Returns To 'Disintegration'
‘Disintegration’, the Cure’s dark-hearted classic, surpasses anything released by pop’s more noted miserabilists, even, as Robert Smith will tell you, the Smiths’ early output. Some 25 years since its release, it remains a suffocating masterwork.
Written by: Graeme Marsh | Date: Thursday, 29 May 2014
Noise Not Music #4: Eyehategod, Ben Frost, Mayhem And More
Welcome to the latest edition of Noise Not Music on Stereoboard, the only repository for all your extreme musical needs. My apologies for the delay in producing the fourth instalment - it has, alas, not been the most enjoyable of months - but thankfully the extra time has allowed plenty of wonderful, harsh sounds to make their way into the world. So, with the usual warning that listeners of a more circumspect nature should read on with caution, let’s get on with it.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Thursday, 29 May 2014
Prince Returns For Second Spell Atop Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart
With the second leg of his Hit and Run tour currently funking up UK arenas, Prince has returned to the summit of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart. The Purple One has shoved Eminem, who will play Wembley Stadium this summer, down to fifth place.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 23 May 2014
Lucky Punks: Stereoboard's Slam Dunk Festival Picks
Slam Dunk Festival’s rise in recent years has been mighty impressive. Having blossomed from the confines of a club night at Leeds’ Cockpit, the indoor pop-punk all-dayer now spans three venues, six stages and a bank holiday weekend.
Written by: Gavin Rees | Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Eminem's Wembley Shows Send Him Top Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart
Having announced two nights at London’s Wembley Stadium for this summer, Eminem has landed at the summit of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart this week.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 16 May 2014
Prince Takes Over At The Summit Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart
His name is Prince and he is funky, and he’s also taken over top spot on this week’s Stereoboard Hot Ticket Chart. The Purple One’s surprise announcement of a series of UK arena dates has sent the Vamps tumbling to fourth spot, behind One Direction and the reformed Libertines.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 09 May 2014
