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Pet Shop Boys Add New UK Dates To World Tour & Tickets
World famous electronic dance duo The Pet Shop Boys have confirmed that they will embark on a final run of UK dates to wrap up their worldwide ‘Pandemonium Tour'. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Pet Shop Boys Tickets
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 18 February 2010
Owl City Announces Two UK Tour Dates For May
Adam Young’s synthpop musical project Owl City will be be performing two shows in the UK later this year in May. Click Here to Compare & Buy Owl City Tickets
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Brit Awards Winners JLS Now Hoping To Win At The Races
JLS celebrated a winning night at The BRIT Awards last night. The boys, who are playing live in concert after an evening of racing at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Thursday 22nd July, won two coveted BRIT Awards for the British Breakthrough Act and British Single, for Beat Again.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Lady Gaga the Big Winner at 30th Brit Awards
Lady GaGa was the big winner at the 2010 Brit Awards last night, picking up three gongs for International Breakthrough Act, International Female Artist and International Album.
BRITs 2010 Winners
Another BRIT Awards and another night to remember with Lady Gaga, Dizzee Rascal amongst other stars leading the proceedings.
Liam Gallagher's BRITs Brother Snub
Last night’s BRIT Awards once again failed to pass without some kind of controversy. As Oasis triumphed in the ‘Best BRITs Album Of 30 Years’ category, singer Liam Gallagher waltzed onto stage, snubbed his brother Noel and threw both his microphone and award into the crowd! Rock’n’Roll! Its 1995 again!!
Kasabian Triumph At War Child's Brit Awards After Show
Kasabian - the official best band in Britain, celebrated their 2010 Brit Award with a triumphant performance at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire for charity War Child last night.
Legendary Abbey Road Studios Up For Sale
Cash strapped record label giants EMI have placed historic studio Abbey Road up for sale.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Stereophonics To Perform In The SingStar VIP Rooms
Ahead of their massive Cardiff City Stadium concert on June 5th, Stereophonics will feature in the next SingStar VIP event, coming to ‘Playstation Home’ on March 25th.
Ex-Gorky Zygotic Mynci Richard James Solo Uk Tour & Tickets
Ex-Gorky Zygotic Mynci founder Richard James will be hitting the road alone later this year for a short UK solo tour in May and June. Click Here to Compare & Buy Richard James Tickets
The Cat Empire To Tour UK & Tickets
Aussie outfit, The Cat Empire, have announced a UK tour later this year in October. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Cat Empire Tickets
Kings Of Leon To Play London's Hyde Park & Tickets (UPDATED)
It has been confirmed that Tennessee alt-rock group, Kings Of Leon will play Hyde Park, London on Wednesday 30th June. It will be the bands biggest ever UK headline show. Click Here to Compare & Buy Kings Of Leon Tickets
Download Festival 2010: Aerosmith and Rage Against The Machine Now Confirmed
Multi-million selling rock gods Aerosmith and one of the most popular and influential political bands in music have now been confirmed for headlining this year’s Download Festival.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 15 February 2010
Hot Chip Set To Launch New Side Project
UK electro-pop stars Hot Chip are plotting to launch a new side project with two members of the group working on new material.
Franz Ferdinand Begin Work On Fourth Album
Scottish indie group Franz Ferdinand are about to enter the studio once again to begin work on what will be their fourth studio album.
122,000 Register for Free Rage Against The Machine Gig
More than 122,000 people have registered for a chance to get their hands on tickets to Rage Against The Machine’s free London gig in June.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Monday, 15 February 2010
Razorlight Confirm Outdoor Show At Sandown Park & Tickets
Darlings of the music press, Razorlight, have announced that they will perform an outdoor show at Sandown Park, Esher, later this year in July. Click Here to Compare & Buy Razorlight Tickets
Peter Andre Announces December UK Tour & Tickets
Due to a public demand of phenomenal proportions, Peter Andre has announced that he will play eleven dates around the UK in December this year. Click Here to Compare & Buy Peter Andre Tickets
Florence & Dizzee BRIT Award Duet to be Available on Digital Download
Florence & the Machine and Dizzee Rascal’s planned BRIT award duet will be made available as a digital download to mark the event’s 30th anniversary.
Son of Dave Announce Tour, New Album & Book
Following on from Son of Dave’s critically acclaimed 2008 album ‘03’, the notorious genre-alchemist returns with his latest offering ‘Shake A Bone’ recorded and mixed by Steve Albini in Chicago. Due for UK release on March 22nd 2010 via Kartel on CD, vinyl and download.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 15 February 2010
Jay-Z UK Tour Dates & Tickets Announced
US Hip-Hop superstar JAY-Z has announced three UK shows for this summer. JAY-Z will play Manchester’s MEN Arena on Monday 7th June and the LG Arena in Birmingham on Wednesday 9th June, topping it off with a headline performance at the Wireless Festival in London’s Hyde Park on Sunday 4th July.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Monday, 15 February 2010
Feeder Side-Project 'Renegades' Announce UK Tour & Tickets
Feeder side-project, Renegades, have released details of a short UK tour in April this year. Click Here to Compare & Buy Renegades Tickets
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 12 February 2010
Mos Def Unveils Short Rare UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Brooklyn rap star Mos Def has confirmed a short series of rare British tour dates. Click Here to Compare & Buy Mos Def Tickets
Teenage Party Riot to Blame for Cancelled Courtney Love Hole Gig
Random controversy appears to follow Courtney Love around, and yesterday was no exception. Hole’s London gig was cancelled last night due to a riot occurring on the street Love was staying on!
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Friday, 12 February 2010
Muse and Stevie Wonder Added to Glastonbury's 40th Year Celebrations
After all the rumours and guess work, Muse and Motown legend Stevie Wonder have now been officially announced as the other headliners for this summer’s 40th Anniversary Glastonbury Festival.
Rage Against The Machine Free Show Details Announced
The long anticipated details for rap metal group Rage Against The Machine’s huge free party have arrived!
Skin Reformed And Announce UK Dates & Tickets
Skin, the UK rock group are back! What’s more, they’re back with a BANG and the confirmation of a string of UK tour dates for June 2010. Click Here to Compare & Buy Skin Tickets
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 February 2010
Rain Machine Announce Four-Date UK Tour & Tickets
Famed singer and guitarist for TV On The Radio, Kyp Malone, has announced that his much-anticipated solo project Rain Machine will play a four-date short tour of UK and Ireland later this year. Click Here to Compare & Buy Rain Machine Tickets
The Killers Dispel Break-Up Rumours
The Killers have assured fans worldwide that they are not splitting up, after a series of tour date cancellations. Currently in Australia, the Las Vegas band had pulled out of three shows in the coming week.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Thursday, 11 February 2010
The View Confirm Intimate First Dates Of 2010 & Tickets
To showcase new material from their forthcoming third album, indie pop bandits The View have announced a short run of special intimate gigs across the UK.
Gallagher Brothers May Not Attend Brit Awards
Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have raised doubts in their attendance to next week’s BRIT awards. A source told the Daily Mirror “Things are so bad that Noel is moving into a new house at the moment and is so off radar, Liam doesn’t even know his address”.
Radiohead's Thom Yorke Announces Green Solo Gig & Tickets
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has announced he will perform an intimate gig in Cambridge at the end of the month. Proceeds from the show are in aid of Tony Juniper, the environmental campaigner and Green Party candidate for Cambridge.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 11 February 2010
The Smiths Indeed Announce 25th Anniversary UK Tour
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Smiths seminal album, 'Meat Is Murder', Liverpool band, The Smiths Indeed have announced their UK tour kicking off in Belfast this weekend.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Wednesday, 10 February 2010
War Child & Viagogo Team Up for Kasabian Tickets Auction
Warchild and Viagogo have teamed up to auction 100 tickets for the charity’s Brit Awards after party gig at Shepherds Bush Empire in London on Tuesday February 16th.
The Strokes Hope For a September Album Release
The long awaited and hotly anticipated new album from New York rockers The Strokes has a hopeful release date for this September. Drummer Fab Moretti told the BBC that the group are currently working on the follow up to the excellent 2006 ‘First Impressions of Earth’.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Katie Melua To Perform At Thetford Forest & Tickets
Best-selling singer-songwriter Katie Melua has confirmed she will be giving a special forest performance as part of the Forestry Commission Live Music concert series this summer. Click Here to Compare & Buy Katie Melua Tickets
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Kaiser Chiefs Back In Studio Working On New Album
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has told the BBC that boredom during their recent hiatus has been instrumental in their return to the studio. Wilson said “I haven’t felt this creative since we first started”.
Michael Jackson Doctor Denies Manslaughter Charge
It has been announced today that the former doctor of late pop star Michael Jackson has been charged with involuntary manslaughter relating to the singer’s death.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 09 February 2010
The Big Pink Announce May UK Tour & Tickets
Having decided to take a break from having their songs on adverts, The Big Pink have announced details of a six-date UK tour in May later this year. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Big Pink Tickets
Rage Against The Machine Free Show: 'Details Imminent'
After the victory of gaining the 2009 UK Christmas number one, giants of rap metal Rage Against The Machine are currently in talks about confirming an enormous free show in the UK.
The Gaslight Anthem Reveal UK Tour Dates & Tickets
The Gaslight Anthem have announced that they will be embarking on a short tour of the UK following the release of their third album ‘American Slang’ this summer. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Gaslight Anthem Tickets
The Futureheads Announce UK Tour & Tickets
Sunderland based guitar-led indie band The Futureheads are hitting the road for a UK tour this April and May. Click Here to Compare & Buy The Futureheads Tickets
Paloma Faith Announces Extra UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Paloma Faith has announced two new live dates for May 2010. The singer will play additional shows in Liverpool and Sheffield. These dates come after her full UK tour in March, and the release of her new single ‘Upside Down’ on March 14th.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Tuesday, 09 February 2010
The Future of BBC 6Music In Doubt as Axe Looms
BBC has responded to rumours that it's alternative digital station, 6Music, is about to be axed. Rumours have been spreading on the Internet over the last few weeks that the digital-only radio station, which costs over £7m per year to run, could be sacrificed to appease calls for the corporation to reduce costs. Over 36,000 people have registered their support to the Save 6Music Facebook Campaign.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Tuesday, 09 February 2010
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!
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
