Miley Cyrus Then And Now: From Disney To 'Bangerz'

When Miley Cyrus made her Disney Channel debut as the star of Hannah Montana, she was a fresh-faced teen playing an all-American schoolgirl with a pop superstar alter ego. The show served as a self-fulfilling prophecy for Cyrus, whose music has evolved in the intervening years from sickly sweet ballads to electronically charged urban pop.

Written by: Rick Martin | Date: Friday, 09 May 2014

Southern Comfort: Black Stone Cherry And The New Breed

It's claimed that you can't keep a good man down and the same is also true of musical genres, especially one with the proud heritage of southern rock. As the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Outlaws and friends approach the dusky end of the highway, and the Black Crowes, Gov't Mule and the North Mississippi Allstars assume their venerable mantle, it's time for some feisty young guns to rise up and fly the flag for the coming decades.

Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Thursday, 08 May 2014

The Vamps Knock One Direction From Their Stereoboard Hot Ticket Chart Perch

The Vamps have won a small victory in their battle to dethrone One Direction as the UK’s boyband of choice, knocking their rivals from the top of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 02 May 2014

Bank Holiday Feast: Live At Leeds Returns

Bank holidays are not to be sniffed at on any occasion, but a May Day weekend in Leeds has become an enviable proposition in recent years. Live at Leeds returns to stages across the city between May 2 and 5, with Albert Hammond Jr, he of the Strokes, among those sitting pretty at the top of the bill.

Written by: Gavin Rees | Date: Monday, 28 April 2014

Pixies: Many Happy Returns To...'Doolittle'

There is little doubt that Pixies’ ‘Doolittle’ is one of the most influential albums of all time. Whenever such things are up for debate, it consistently appears near the top of the resulting lists. But, that enduring influence came at a cost, as the album’s creation and aftermath seemed to produce conflict at every turn.

Written by: Graeme Marsh | Date: Friday, 25 April 2014

One Direction Top Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

One Direction have taken over at the top of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart, with only a month to go until their stadium tour gets underway at Croke Park in Dublin.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 25 April 2014

Rubies And Riots: The Evolution Of Kaiser Chiefs

Where to start with Kaiser Chiefs? They emerged a decade ago, cheeky indie chappies sporting waistcoats and the sort of songs that made you want to spill beer on yourself and have a bit of a jump around, but over time they drifted from the spotlight.

Written by: Gavin Rees | Date: Thursday, 24 April 2014

Come Back To What You Know: Embrace Return To Their Roots

“I don’t know if you’ve seen the YouTube clips of those apes that they let out. I think they were kept in this cage for 25 years or something. They’re scared. One of them sort of puts his foot out on to the grass, from the concrete of the cage that they’ve been in, and then he runs back in. One of them goes out and they all look at him thinking: ‘Is he going to be safe?’ And then all the rest of them walk out. They’re all overjoyed and can’t believe they’re free. It’s been a bit like that.”

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Bryan Adams Runs To The Summit Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

Dust off the double denim, Bryan Adams has landed at the summit of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart. Having announced dates for a 30th anniversary tour of ‘Reckless’ - his 1984 smash album that spawned Summer of ‘69, Heaven and Run To You - Adams has shunted Michael Buble to 12th spot.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 17 April 2014

The View From The Front: Record Store Day And Collecting, Not Hoarding

In the latest edition of The View From The Front, Alec Chillingworth weighs in on Record Store Day, music memorabilia and the fact that, for some, an mp3 just isn't enough.

Written by: Alec Chillingworth | Date: Thursday, 17 April 2014

Wants And Needs: Record Store Day 2014 Picks

It’s just a few days until Record Store Day arrives, packed to the gills with goodies and whispering sweet nothings in your ear as you cling to that last hard-earned tenner in your otherwise moth-eaten wallet.

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

Michael Buble Returns To Top Spot On Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

After Kate Bush stormed to the summit of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart last week, the crown has passed to a familiar face. Michael Buble, who spent plenty of time at the top in 2013, is back again thanks to sales for his forthcoming arena tour, which will stop in Newcastle, Leeds, Belfast and London.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 11 April 2014

Kate Bush Secures Top Billing On Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

It’ll come as little surprise that Kate Bush has grabbed top spot on this week’s Stereoboard Hot Ticket Chart. The pop legend’s 22-date Hammersmith Apollo residency sold out in a matter of minutes last week, with fans eager to catch her live for the first time since 1979.

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

Festival Season: Bills With The Goods

The clocks have gone forward, the evenings are getting lighter and summer is, we hope, on its way. Accordingly, those festival announcements that you’ve been shrugging at throughout the cold, bleak winter months are beginning to pique your interest.

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

Justin Timberlake: One Man And His Collaborations

Justin Timberlake is back with a thunderclap-sized bang, having followed up his ‘20/20 Experience’ collection with a UK arena tour and Brand New, a stunning collaboration with Pharrell Williams on the super producer’s recent ‘GIRL’ album.

Written by: Rick Martin | Date: Tuesday, 01 April 2014

Noise Not Music #3: The Body, Morbus Chron, Thou And More

Welcome to the latest edition of Noise Not Music on Stereoboard, the only repository for all your extreme musical needs. From black metal, to drone, to grindcore, to power electronics, this column focuses on music that exists far out into the musical wilderness. Listeners of a more circumspect nature are advised read on with caution…

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 31 March 2014

Kylie Lands At The Summit Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

Following the release of ‘Kiss Me Once’, her 12th studio album, Kylie Minogue has taken over at the summit of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 28 March 2014

Slint: The 'Spiderland' Legacy

What was the most influential album of the ‘90s? ‘Fear of a Black Planet’? ‘Nevermind’? ‘Dummy’? ‘OK Computer’? ‘The Shape of Punk to Come’? There are far too many contenders to judge accurately, of course, for the decade saw a rejuvenation of musical innovation after neoconservatism had threatened to annex creativity in the ‘80s. But of all the albums that rank highly in the list, there is one that stands out.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Thursday, 27 March 2014

Before The Dawn: The Evolution Of Kate Bush

Kate Bush’s Hammersmith Apollo residency is, if you hadn’t already noticed, a big deal. For her many fans, it’s a line struck through a bucket list entry and for a new generation it could be an introduction to an artist whose mastery of pop and theatre has worked as a blueprint for many of today’s biggest stars.

Written by: Gavin Rees | Date: Thursday, 27 March 2014

View From The Front: The Independent Venue Dilemma

Photo: Torche at the Brudenell Social Club (c) Metal Dave Photography 2013 In the first edition of View From The Front, a new series of opinion pieces, Ben Bland offers his take on the landscape of independent venues in the UK and what the future holds for the bands, fans and scenes they support.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2014