The Procession - Sometimes (EP Review)
Music Reviews
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Ed Davies
The Procession - Sometimes (EP Review)

The opening fade-in to this debut EP’s title track marks a breach of middle-of-the-road indie flooding clubs across the land. 'Sometimes' is a three-and-a-half minute tour through the band’s best qualities: genial guitar subtlety over muted vocals, bass and drums doing more than keeping pace; the song in isolation contains half a dozen memorable hooks book-ended by enticing guitar drone. The song’s chorus first sounds like a conflict of interest between lead guitar and vocal, but somehow the two fit. The build-up first and cut-away second verses indicate genuine intelligence on the musicians’ parts: rather than loud/quiet/loud, we are treated to writhing bass and clever use of snare.  
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Panda Bear - Tomboy (Album Review)
Music Reviews
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Rhys Morgan
Panda Bear - Tomboy (Album Review)

Now I don’t for a second believe that my mind is in any way capable of interoperating half of the shit that goes on in Noah Lennox’s, but I’m going to try my best to do his artistic genius justice. Lennox aka Panda Bear has already released three acclaimed solo albums and as a founding member of Animal Collective, has had his fair share of praise there too. But solo album four, 'Tomboy', is up for a much harder time of it. Being released into a musical landscape post 'Merriweather Post Pavilion', there is widespread expectation where there was none for the post 'Strawberry Jam', 'Person Pitch'. The masses now know Panda Bear and the masses are waiting for something spectacular.
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Skindred ‘Union Black’ (Album Review)
Music Reviews
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Rob Sleigh


Despite earning themselves a strong reputation as one of the best live bands in the country, the success that has followed Newport’s Skindred in their home country over the past seven years has never quite equalled that offered by their transatlantic fans. Unlike many of Skindred’s British contemporaries, American audiences seem to have responded much better to the quartet’s music than they have among the home crowds. Each of the band’s first three albums, along with a number of the accompanying singles, received respectable chart placings in the US and Skindred followed their successes with relentless touring on that side of the pond. Following the deafening buzz created by so-called nu-metallers like Limp Bizkit and System Of A Down, it seemed that American rock fans were only too keen to take to Skindred’s blend of metal, reggae and dance music and the South Wales four-piece were more than happy to provide.

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Skindred Interview – Frontman Benji Webbe speaks to Stereoboard about ‘Union Black’
Features
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Rob Sleigh


After recording their first three albums over in the US and spending much of the past seven years riding high over on that side of the pond, Newport ragga-metal quartet Skindred have decided to bring things back home for their fourth and latest effort ‘Union Black’. On the third night of the band’s current tour, we ask frontman Benji Webbe whether it was their intention to target this Great Britain-themed album at the UK audience.

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Bruno Mars Announces August UK Headline Shows & Tickets
Tour News
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Jon Stickler
Bruno Mars Announces August UK Headline Shows & Tickets

Bruno Mars just can’t get enough of the UK - having just announced various British festival appearances this summer, he has also confirmed that he will be back for three more headline dates in August. On the 16 and 17 August, Bruno will take to the stage at Hammersmith Apollo and then make his way to Birmingham to play the O2 Academy on 18 August.
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Stereoboard Speak To The Computers Ahead Of Their Camden Barfly Show (Interview)
Interviews
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Hayley Taylor
Stereoboard Speak To The Computers Ahead Of Their Camden Barfly Show (Interview)

Hailing from Exeter with a solid punk rock background, The Computers are coming and are intent on taking over the world with their unique 'punk & roll' sound.
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'Larry King: Standing Up' UK Show Announced & Tickets
Tour News
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Jon Stickler
'Larry King: Standing Up' UK Show Announced & Tickets

Larry King is a name that has been woven into the fabric of American culture, being invited into the living rooms of millions of people every night for 25 years on CNN. He has been kissed by Marlon Brando; he’s tussled with Jerry Seinfeld; he was the first to sit down with Paris Hilton after she left prison; he’s interviewed people that never give interviews like the press-shy Frank Sinatra; and his coverage of 9/11 will forever be remembered.
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Britney Spears Reaches Platinum Status With 'Femme Fatale'
Music News
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Jon Stickler
Britney Spears Reaches Platinum Status With 'Femme Fatale'

Pop superstar Britney Spears achieves another benchmark with her current album, 'Femme Fatale'.  This week, Spears’ seventh album – which spawned the No. 1 hit 'Hold It Against Me' and the Top 5 smash 'Till The World Ends'- is certified platinum by the RIAA. This latest news brings Britney’s U.S. albums certifications to the 32 million sales mark.
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Cliff Richard Reveals Dates For 'The Soulicious Tour' & Tickets
Tour News
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Jon Stickler
Cliff Richard Reveals Dates For 'The Soulicious Tour' & Tickets

Having sold over 250 million records sold and achived Number One hit singles through five different decades, the eternal young one truly is the ultimate singing star.

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Mumford & Sons Announce Intimate Wimbledon Fundraiser Show & Tickets
Tour News
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Jon Stickler
Mumford & Sons Announce Intimate Wimbledon Fundraiser Show & Tickets

Many a time on their travels Mumford & Sons have been posed the question, in various forms, what are their inspirations, what makes them tick, what lays at the beating heart of the band? Well the answer to that question could probably be summarised in the following threefold manner;
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Mumford & Sons To Play AFC Wimbledon Fundraiser
Music News
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by James Conlon
Mumford & Sons To Play AFC Wimbledon Fundraiser

Mumford & Sons have announced that they will be performing a fundraising show for non-league football team AFC Wimbledon this month. The band are set to perform a headline show at New Wimbledon Theatre on May 9th, raising money for the South London team.
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Slash Announces String of Summer UK Headline Shows & Tickets
Tour News
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Nigel Sachdev
Slash Announces String of Summer UK Headline Shows & Tickets

May 2010 saw rock icon Slash release his debut solo album “Slash” on Roadrunner Records. The album features an all-star roster of guest musicians including Ian Astbury, Chris Cornell, Rocco DeLuca, Fergie, Dave Grohl, Myles Kennedy, Kid Rock, Lemmy Kilmister, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Duff McKagan, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, and Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother.
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Kasabian Return With Intimate UK Tour & Ticket Details
Tour News
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 Written by Nigel Sachdev
Kasabian Return With Intimate UK Tour & Ticket Details

In what will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of 2011, Kasabian have announced an intimate UK warm up Tour in June ahead of the festival season.
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Livenation & Festival Republic Work With Police To Start New Anti-Fraud Move
Music News
Monday, 02 May 2011 Written by Jon Stickler
Livenation & Festival Republic Work With Police To Start New Anti-Fraud Move

News has surfaced that Festival Republic and Livenation, two of the biggest names in live UK event promotion, have agreed to a new idea that will help protect ticket buyers from falling victim to ticketing scam websites.
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Dub Pistols’ Barry Ashworth Releases Free DJ Mix Ahead of Live Shows
Music News
Saturday, 30 April 2011 Written by Rob Sleigh


DJ and Dub Pistols founder Barry Ashworth has released a new mix entitled ‘On a Breaks Mission Vol. 2’ which can be heard here. In May, Dub Pistols are to release a new remix album called ‘Re Hash’, which features a collection of their own tracks reworked by a number of artists including former Leftfield member Paul Daley, Bushwacka, Wrong Tom, Ben & Lex, 2 Bit Thugs and Kouncil House. Barry will also be performing a number of DJ sets, as well as some Dub Pistols live shows, over the coming months.

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True Tiger to Release New Single ‘In The Air’ Featuring Professor Green
Music News
Saturday, 30 April 2011 Written by Rob Sleigh


London DJ/producer collective True Tiger have confirmed details of their forthcoming new single ‘In The Air’ featuring rappers Professor Green and Maverick Sabre. The track will be released on 12th June and follows recent single ‘Slang Like This’. The three artists have previously worked together on the Professor Green track ‘Jungle’, which was produced by True Tiger and earned the London rapper a prize for Best Dancefloor Filler at this year’s NME Awards.

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Is Tropical Announce Debut Album and Live Dates
Music News
Saturday, 30 April 2011 Written by Rob Sleigh
Is Tropical Announce Debut Album and Live Dates

London lo-fi trio Is Tropical are to release their debut album ‘Native To’ on 13th June. The album will be preceded by a single ‘The Greeks’ on 30th May. Is Tropical will be showcasing material from ‘Native To’ at a number of live dates throughout May, including three shows as part of the Dot To Dot Festival. They will also be playing an album launch show at London’s XOYO venue on 17th June, a few days after the release date. See below for all live dates.

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Slaves To Gravity Reveal New Video, Live Dates & Tickets
Tour News
Saturday, 30 April 2011 Written by Rob Sleigh
Slaves To Gravity Reveal New Video, Live Dates & Tickets

London-based rock trio Slaves To Gravity have revealed the video for their new single ‘Silence Now’, which is the latest to be taken from their second album ‘Underwaterouterspace’. The album was released on 18th April and follows their 2008 debut ‘Scatter the Crow’. Slaves To Gravity are to tour the UK in June and July with US rockers Buckcherry and Papa Roach. See below for dates.

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I Set My Friends On Fire Announce Second Album, UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Tour News
Saturday, 30 April 2011 Written by Rob Sleigh
I Set My Friends On Fire Announce Second Album, UK Tour Dates & Tickets

Miami experimental rockers I Set My Friends On Fire have announced details of their second album ‘Astral Rejection’, which is due to be released on 20th June through Epitaph Records. The album follows their 2008 debut ‘You Can’t Spell Slaughter Without Laughter’. I Set My Friends On Fire are to tour the UK in September with Californian post-hardcore band A Skylit Drive. See below for dates.

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Chapel Club Reveal Video for New Single ‘Blind’ – Watch Now
New Videos
Friday, 29 April 2011 Written by Rob Sleigh


London post-punk quintet Chapel Club have revealed the video for their new single ‘Blind’, which is due for release on 16th May. The track is the latest to be taken from the band’s debut album ‘Palace’, which came out earlier this year, and will coincide with an intimate show at the Shacklewell Arms in Dalston, London on 18th May.

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