Classic Rockers ASIA Announce Release Of New Album 'XXX'

ASIA, featuring the original line-up of Geoff Downes (keyboards), Steve Howe (guitar), Carl Palmer (drums) and John Wetton (lead vocals and bass) celebrate their 30th anniversary by releasing their new album 'XXX' on Monday July 2nd. Featuring artwork by Roger Dean, 'XXX' dovetails ASIA’s 30th Anniversary World Tour and the collectors box set edition of their eponymous debut album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 June 2012

Marti Pellow Joins The Cast Of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds

Award winning singer, songwriter, actor and performer, Marti Pellow will join the cast of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds for The New Generation Tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 June 2012

Gary Barlow 'On Her Majesty's Service' Documentary Set For DVD Release On June 25th

Polydor Records is proud to announce the release ‘Gary Barlow: On Her Majesty’s Service’ exec-produced and directed by Ben Winston for Fulwell 73 Productions, on DVD on June 25th. This documentary, that had critics across the board laying bountiful praise, see’s Gary Barlow embark on a journey around the Commonwealth to find the musicians and singers that would feature on the official Diamond Jubilee song, ‘Sing’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 June 2012

Mike Oldfield Announces 'Platinum' And 'QE2' Reissues

The music of Mike Oldfield is some of the most spiritual, ethereal, reflective and sensual in rock - and above all, incomparable. Missed them the first time around? If so, you'll be glad to hear that Universal’s Mike Oldfield reissues continue with the announcement of the release of albums five, 'Platinum', and six, 'QE2'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

M83 Confirms Release Date For New Single 'OK Pal' - Listen Now

M83 has confirmed that 'OK Pal' will be the third single to be taken from his current album 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming'. 'OK Pal' will be released on the 29th July via Naive.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

Amy MacDonald Releases New Album 'Life In A Beautiful Light'

Amy Macdonald's third album 'Life In A Beautiful Light', released this week, is already in the Top Ten of the iTunes chart in a staggering 13 countries, continuing Amy's success as an international artist. To date Amy has sold over 4 million albums worldwide and has received Platinum or Gold successes in a phenomenal 17 countries.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

Evanescence Announce Launch Of New Mobile Backstage App

Grammy award winning rock band Evanescence have announced that they have set up their first Mobile Backstage App which will be available on June 11th 2012. This fan club App will be free, and available globally.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

Stereoboard Recommends: Wireless Festival 2012 (Top 5 Must-Sees!)

If you’re attending this year’s edition of London’s Barclaycard Wireless Festival, the chances are that you’ve probably bought your ticket in the hope of catching exclusive performances from chart-bothering pop behemoths such as Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Deadmau5 or, god forbid, Tulisa. That’s fine. Nobody’s judging you. We’re all pals here. However, if you can manage to find the time in between spilling a warm pint of Tuborg down some geezer’s polo shirt, or accidentally becoming the new victim of a rowdy hen party, Stereoboard has gone through the line-up’s undercard with a fine-toothed comb so the more musically curious amongst you may have at least some chance of escaping Cher Lloyd and her horrendously swaggered jagger over the weekend.

Written by: Jack Pudwell | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

FOE Announces Release Of New Single 'Black Lodge'

‘Black Lodge’ will be the last single released from FOE’s critically acclaimed debut ‘Bad Dream Hotline’ coming out on Monday 23rd July 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

Capital FM Summertime Ball Launches Crowd Tag Competition

To celebrate the Summertime Ball, 95 – 106 Capital FM and Vodafone Freebee Rewardz are giving five of you the chance to win a trip to Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Lisbon or Rome AND a BlackBerry Curve 9320 (with a £20.00 Vodafone top up credit included) each.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

Jessie J And Vitaminwater Team Up To Launch Interactive Online Game - Win Gig Tickets Now!

The UK's hottest artist Jessie J and vitaminwater have come together to launch an exciting, dazzlingly new interactive online music video game which can win fans a whole heap of amazing prizes including tickets to a spectacular Jessie J gig in London at the historic Camden Roundhouse on 4th August 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

Paul Weller To Record The Beatles 'Birthday' For Sir Paul McCartney 70th Birthday

What do you give as a birthday present to "The Most Successful Composer and Recording Artist of All Time” and greatest living songwriter of the 20th Century? You give respect in the form of a brilliant reworking of one of their own compositions.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

No Doubt Announce Title And Release Of New Album

US rockers No Doubt have revealed that the wait for their comeback album is almost over.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012

Lemar Announces Long-Awaited Return With New Single 'Invincible'

One of Britain's finest singer-songwriters Lemar is making his long-awaited return with his brand new single '‘Invincible’', to be released on August 12th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Al Murray Heads Up Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary Concert At Wembley Arena

Legendary broadcaster and comedian Al Murray has been lined-up for the Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary event at Wembley arena on Saturday 22nd September 2012. The Pub Landlord will be swapping his bar stool for a drum stool when he appears at the event as a compere. Al will join rock n roll’s biggest stars to celebrate the life and work of revolutionary amp pioneer Jim Marshall OBE.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

The Darkness "Scream" With Comedy Site Funny Or Die

The anonymous caller whose $119 million bid won them one of the greatest masterpieces of modern art Edvard Munch's "The Scream," has been revealed as none other than the U.K.’s finest, The Darkness! Click here to watch how these art enthusiasts have honored this epic work!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Hot Panda Announce 'Go Outside' Release Date

Canadian indie-rockers Hot Panda have announced that their new album ‘Go Outside’ will hit shelves on July 16th later this summer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Yellowcard Back With New Album 'Southern Air'

Florida pop-punkers Yellowcard are back with a brand new album following their recent hiatus and return.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Stereoboard Previews Kendal Calling Festival 2012

The good weather may be gone, but the summertime is still coming, you legally have to start up the barbeque, get an uneven sunburn until you look like a raspberry Cornetto and plan how you’re going to spend the season. Obviously what you do during this time is completely up to you, but supposing you checked out Kendal Calling (2010 Festival Awards ‘Best Small Festival of the Year’) what should you expect?

Written by: Luke Bailey | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

The Easy Star All-Stars Reveal 'Thrillah' Album Details

The Easy Star All-Stars have finally announced which album it is that they’ll be re-working - and it’s Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ which will be given a reggae tinge this August.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Enter Shikari Announce Release Of New Single ''Warm Smiles Do Not Make You Welcome Here'

On 2nd July, Enter Shikari release the third single from critically acclaimed UK Top 3 album 'A Flash Flood Of Colour'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Future Of The Left Announce Release Of New Single 'I Am The Least Of Your Problems'

Future Of The Left have announced that their new single ‘I Am The Least of your Problems’ is to be released on 25th June 2012 through Xtra Mile Recordings.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Mika Unveils Video For New Track 'Make You Happy'

London-based singer-songwriter Mika has unveiled a short film/music video for his track 'Make You Happy'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Hadouken! Unveil Brand New Track 'Bad Signal' - Listen Now

Hadouken! return with their first single for new label Ministry Of Sound Records on 5th August 2012. ‘Bad Signal’, produced by up-and-coming Aeph, confirms the band at the very forefront of the new wave of UK Bass, unquestionably the most dominant and exciting sound of 2012. As Zane Lowe declared when awarding Hottest Record In The World status to their free download 'Parasite' in April, “Hadouken!’s evolution has come through all forms of club…and this is their most authentic run at Bass culture yet.” In the space of a month 'Parasite' has been downloaded over 55,000 times while the video has racked up an impressive 150,000 hits and counting.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Ed Sheeran Latest British Act To Crack America

Flame-haired singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has become the latest British star to invade the American charts, with his super-selling debut '+' topping both the US and Canadian Album charts.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Reading & Leeds Festival Confirm 2012 Festival Republic Stage Line-Up

Having already announced some of the biggest music names in the world set to come to the legendary Reading and Leeds Festival in 2012, the cast list just gets better with the hugely influential Festival Republic Stage line-up being confirmed. Hosting a mixture of classic artists with countless hits under their belts, to bands making their debut festival appearances this is a stage where the stars of tomorrow can find themselves playing to the biggest crowd of their career to date. The likes of Kasabian, Florence and The Machine, Black Keys, At the Drive In, All Time Low, The Maccabees, You Me at Six, and Bombay Bicycle Club all dominating the other stages this year started off here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

The Kills Team Up With Kenneth Cappello To Release Photography Book 'Dream & Drive'

Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart, aka The Kills, have announced details of their first book - 'Dream & Drive' - featuring photographs spanning the past 9 years from acclaimed photographer, and good friend of the band, Kenneth Cappello. Cappello has been on/off the road with the band for the last 9 years, resulting in over 20,000 photographs of Jamie and Alison captured. 2012 marks the band's 10 year anniversary, and so Jamie and Alison have picked their favourites for 'Dream & Drive' - a photography book, out this August.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Supersonic Add Further Acts To Tenth Anniversary Line-Up

There are still a little over four months to go until this year’s Supersonic Festival kicks off in Birmingham but that hasn’t stopped organisers Capsule announcing another clutch of extraordinary names to this year’s line-up.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

2000 Trees Festival Preview

There are so many great events on the festival calendar nowadays that it is hard to know which ones to pick. Of all the summer events in the UK however, one small festival holds a special place in the heart of its devotees. 2000trees has only been going six years, but in that time has accomplished a steadily rising capacity and increasing recognition as one of the finest festivals in the land. For those who attend this festival year in, year out, it truly is an unmissable event. Tickets for this year’s festival have sold out but, if you haven’t got one and you’re really lucky, the odd spare may pop up somewhere so keep your eyes peeled. The 2012 incarnation of 2000trees really is not one you want to miss out on.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Take That To Tour And Release New Album Within Next Two Years, Says Gary Barlow

Iconic British pop group Take That will be putting out a new album and embarking on yet another stadium tour within the next two years, according to comments from Gary Barlow last night.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 11 June 2012