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MGMT to Release New Album 'Congratulations' in April 2010
Californian indie heroes MGMT have revealed that their new album Congratulations will hit the shelves on April 13th. The follow up to the band’s excellent 2007 debut Oracular Spectacular, was recorded in New York and California with producer Peter Kember.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Tuesday, 09 February 2010
The Changing Man Paul Weller Named Godlike Genius by NME
Paul Weller has been named as NME’s Godlike Genius for this year’s Shockwaves NME Awards. The ex-Jam man will receive his award on February 24th at Brixton’s o2 Academy, joining previously celebrated winner’s such as The Cure, New Order, The Clash, Ian Brown and the Manics.
Go West To Embark On 12 Date UK Tour + Ticket Details
Legendary 80's pop icons Go West will embark on a 12-date UK tour this April. The duo, comprising of Peter Cox (vocals) and Richard Drummie (guitar), are best known for their smash hit singles 'We Close Our Eyes' and 'Call Me'. The band originally released their self-titled debut album in 1985 and went on to sell over 1.5 million copies in the UK alone!
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Tuesday, 09 February 2010
Liam Gallagher Ditches Oasis Name For His New Group
Liam Gallagher has announced that his new group will be ditching the Oasis name in favour of something new.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 08 February 2010
The Who Superbowl Triumph
British titans of rock The Who have given a stunning Superbowl half-time show, playing a medley of classic hits.
The Kooks To Launch New Mallorca Rocks Hotel
Brighton band The Kooks will launch the new Mallorca Rocks Hotel with a special live show at the hotel site on the 6th June. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Kooks Tickets
Chemical Brothers Announce London Shows & Tickets
Pioneering dance duo The Chemical Brothers have announced their return to the live arena with two London shows and a headline performance at Barcelona’s Sonar Festival. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Chemical Brothers Tickets
Blondie To Play Forestry Commission Gig & Tickets
Heart of Glass rockers, Blondie, are the latest act to confirm an appearance at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire on 20th June as part of the Forestry Commission Live Music Tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Blondie Tickets
Westlife Announce Summer UK Gig at Sandown Park & Tickets
Irish pop icons Westlife are the second band confirmed to perform at the Sandown Park Music Nights event this summer. Click Here to Compare & Buy Westlife Tickets
Johnny Depp To Direct Keith Richards Movie
The Hollywood megastar Johnny Depp has revealed that he is working on a new documentary about the man who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow, Rolling Stones star Keith Richards.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 05 February 2010
Them Crooked Vultures Start Work On Second Album
The most talked about band of 2009, supergroup Them Crooked Vultures, have started work on their second album.
AC/DC Frontman Slams Bono's Public Charity Work
Hard rockers AC/DC have recently spoken out to the Australian press, slating U2 singer Bono for publicing his charity work.
Slash Reveals Tracklisting & Guest Line Up For New Album
Guitar legend Slash has revealed the tracklisting and guest line-up for his upcoming solo album.
Grinspoon Announce UK Shows & Tickets
It has been announced that Aussie rockers, Grinspoon, will be bringing their vibrant live show to their loyal army of UK fans this May. Click Here to Compare & Buy Grinspoon Tickets
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 04 February 2010
Chase & Status Announce New Tour Dates & Tickets
Versatile production duo Chase & Status have announced the dates of a lengthy new tour which will see them venture across England and Wales in April and May this year. Click Here to Compare & Buy Chase & Status Tickets
Powderfinger Announce UK Tour & Tickets
Australian rockers Powderfinger, one of the few bands to have made it over to the more lucrative UK and US markets, have announced a UK tour later this year in April. Click Here to Compare & Buy Powderfinger Tickets
Jools Holland Announces UK Tour & Tickets
The former Squeeze ivory-tickler Jools Holland complete with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced that they will embark on an extensive UK and Ireland tour throughout 2010. Click Here to Compare & Buy Jools Holland Tickets
Shaun Ryder Reforms Black Grape for London's Get Loaded Show & Tickets
The British legend – ok some of you may not agree with that – Shaun Ryder has reformed Black Grape and the group are set to play their first concert in 12 years this April. Click Here to Compare & Buy Black Grape Tickets
Snow Patrol Announce Huge Glasgow Summer Show & Tickets
Irish indie icons Snow Patrol may have their hands full touring album ‘One Million Suns’, but that hasn’t stopped them annoucning plans to take over Glasgow later this year with a one day music summer spectacular. Click Here to Compare & Buy Snow Patrol Tickets
The Wonderstuff Announce UK Dates & Tickets
To celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the release of their 1989 HUP album, The Wonder Stuff have announced a week of shows that will go ahead later this year in April. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Wonder Stuff Tickets
The Australian Pink Floyd Show Announce Tour & Ticket Details
With over 3 million tickets sold worldwide, the number one tribute show in the world, The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to the UK in April 2010.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 04 February 2010
Does It Offend You, Yeah? Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Critically acclaimed dance-punk band Does It Offend You, Yeah? have announced details of a UK tour, taking place this April. The group is famous of their energetic live shows and have been positively compared to an eclectic range of leading contemporary bands including Muse, Justice, The Killers and Gorillaz.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Wednesday, 03 February 2010
Depeche Mode Announce Teenage Cancer Trust Support & Tickets
Depeche Mode have revealed their special guests for their Teenage Cancer Trust Show at Royal Albert Hall on February 17th will be none other than The Horrors!
The Charlatans Announce 20th Anniversary Gig in London
To coincide with the 20th anniversary of The Charlatans’ debut album ‘Some Friendly’, the band have announced they will play the record, in full, at London’s Roundhouse on 31st May. Revisiting chart successes and cult classics from the set that includes ‘The Only One I Know’, ‘Sproston Green’, ‘Then’ and more, the highly anticipated event will herald a reissued, expanded version of ‘Some Friendly’.
Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs 2010: Headliners Announced
To celebrate the 10th year of music and comedy at the Royal Albert Hall, The Teenage Cancer Trust, in association with Nomura, has announced an all-star line up which will see a consecutive ten-night party kick off on Monday 22nd March. Click Here to Compare & Buy Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs Tickets
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Scouting For Girls Reveal UK and Ireland Tour & Tickets
Roy Stride and his perky pop troubadours are to hit the road for a lengthy April and May headline tour in support of their 2nd album ‘Everybody Wants To Be On TV’. Click Here to Compare & Buy Scouting For Girls Tickets
Billy Bragg & His Band Front Pressure Drop
Wellcome Collection is thrilled to announce the presentation of its first major performance arts production. Pressure Drop, starring the legendary singer-songwriter Billy Bragg and his band, is the latest play from On Theatre and will be taking place in Wellcome Collection’s largest gallery space.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Liverpool FC Issue Swift Response To Taylor Confusion
Liverpool Football Club have been swift to respond to the remarkable mix up at the Liverpool v Bolton match last Saturday that stated Taylor Swift not Taylor Bright was appearing at local schools this week, by saying that they will 'debut' Taylor Bright's new single 'Striped Socks' to the sell out crowd at the Merseyside derby this weekend.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Jack Johnson Announces UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Fans of Jack Johnson will be pleased to hear that the Hawaiian born songwriter and his band have entered the Mango Tree Studio to record their 6th studio album. In addition to the new material, following the album release, Johnson will embark on his first world tour since 2008. Click Here to Compare & Buy Jack Johnson Tickets
Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant to Headline Abbey Road Charity Gig & Tickets
Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant has announced he will be hosting an intimate concert in aid of Cancer Research at Abbey Road this month. The rock demigod and Hall of Famer will headline the 2010 Sound & Vision event at Abbey Road Studios in London on February 25th. US singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman and the London Oriana Choir will be supporting the great man on stage.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Liam Gallagher's New Album 'Out By July'
Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has his sights set on releasing his new album this summer.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 29 January 2010
Dizzee Rascal Goes Bonkers With Journalist
British rap sensation Dizzee Rascal has unleashed a foul mouthed rant upon an Australian journalist whilst in a backstage press call.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 28 January 2010
Pete Doherty Arrested For Drugs Possesion Following Court Appearance
It would seem that it is impossible for Pete Doherty to stay out of the headlines for any reasonable length of time with the indie icon now being re-arrested and fined for possessing heroin at a court hearing.
Black Eyed Peas Add Extra Dates & Support from Cheryl Cole
Black Eyed Peas have confirmed the support act for the upcoming tour will be Girls Aloud pop star Cheryl Cole. Mrs Ashley Cole will be joining the BEP's as their very special guest on all UK dates of the tour. This will be Cheryl Cole’s first solo tour in the UK, performing hits from her multi-platinum selling debut album '3 Words', which features production from The Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Thursday, 28 January 2010
JLS Announce Huge Summer Gigs & Ticket Details
JLS will headline five summer festivals in the UK, Stereoboard.com can exclusively reveal. The most popular boy band of 2009/2010 have already announced, and subsequently sold out, two headline tours of the UK for this year. Jack The Lad Swing (JLS) will kick off their first sold out tour of the year in Margate on Jan 29th, and the X Factor runners-up of 2008 will now play five additional summer shows this July.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 28 January 2010
AC/DC To Release Soundtrack For 'Iron Man 2' Movie
Aussie hard rocking legends AC/DC are to soundtrack the forthcoming blockbuster movie sequel ‘Iron Man 2’.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Stuns Home Depot Shoppers
One of the most iconic frontmen in rock, Steven Tyler, has performed a bizarre karaoke session at a Home Depot store in America.
George Benson And Marti Pellow To Tour UK & Tickets
The soulful jazz singer George Benson has revealed that he will be visiting the UK this summer for an arena tour with none other than...Marti Pellow. Oh. Click Here to Compare & Buy George Benson And Marti Pellow Tickets
Amy MacDonald Announces Spring UK Tour & Tickets
Glaswegian singer Amy Macdonald has announced she will perform at a number of venues across the UK in spring later this year. Click Here to Compare & Buy Amy MacDonald Tickets
Third Eye Blind Return With New Album & European Tour
Third Eye Blind are set to release their first album in over six years on April 12th, and have also announced details for a full European tour including a UK date in London on May 13th.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Dr Dre Speaks About Delay On New 'Detox' Album
Hip Hop legend Dr Dre has released some more news about his long delayed new album ‘Detox’.
The Who Reveal Their Superbowl Set List
Rock gods The Who are planning to play a ‘mash-up’ of their legendary hits at their anticipated performance at the forthcoming Superbowl half-time show.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Rod Stewart Adds Extra Dates And Tickets To UK Tour
Iconic singer Rod Stewart has added extra dates to his forthcoming UK tour. Click Here to Compare & Buy Rod Stewart Tickets
Crowded House Announce New UK Tour & Tickets
Crowded House have announced news that they will be re-visiting the UK later this year for a nationwide tour in May. Click Here to Compare & Buy Crowded House Tickets
Download Festival 2010 Headliners Revealed
We’ve heard the rumours, listened to the gossip and seen the speculation regarding the headliners for this year’s Download Festival, now we can reveal the truth. Confirmation has finally arrived from organisers that the planet’s biggest rock band AC/DC will be one of the headliners at the festival! Click Here to Compare & Buy Download Festival 2010 Tickets
Kings Of Leon Deny Record Label Change Rumours
Perhaps one of the most popular bands in the world today, Kings of Leon, have spoken out denying the claims that they are set to switch records labels.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 25 January 2010
U2 Start Work On New Album
Irish rock icons U2 have announced details about their follow up to ‘No Line On The Horizon’.
Manic Street Preachers To Play Glasgow's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers have confirmed that they will play an intimate gig at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow. Click Here to Compare & Buy Manic Street Preachers Tickets
Florence And The Machine Announce New UK Tour And Tickets
Multi-award nominees Florence and The Machine have announced that they will be hitting the road later this year for a springtime jaunt around the UK and Ireland. Click Here to Compare & Buy Florence and The Machine Tickets
John Mayer Announces Full UK Tour Dates And Tickets
American blues song writing, guitar playing phenomenon John Mayer has announced extra UK arena tour dates in addition to his already sold out Wembley Arena show in May. Click Here to Compare & Buy John Mayer Tickets
