Motorhead Advise Fans Against Buying Overpriced New Box-Set
Following in the footsteps of 70s rocker Elvis Costello, the legendary Motörhead have advised fans not to purchase their new box-set ‘The Complete Early Years’ – because it’s been put up for sale at an astonishing $600/£375 a piece.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 22 February 2012
The Foo Fighters Land Best International Group Award At The BRIT Awards
American rock legends the Foo Fighters managed to pick up the BRIT Award for Best International Group for the second time in their illustrious career last night, beating off some stiff competition from the likes of Kanye West and Maroon 5.
Reef Announce Details Of 'Ultimate Collectors Box Set'
Reef are to release a CD/DVD box-set in March, an all-encompassing collection spanning across their ten year career, the 9 CD and 1 DVD package features every commercial song recorded, including their very first demo ‘The Purple Tape’ – which lead to the band being signed to Sony - as well as b-sides, demos, live tracks, rarities and previously unreleased and unheard material. The DVD includes all music promo videos, TV appearances and interviews and some home movie footage capturing the story of the iconic ‘90’s band.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 22 February 2012
New Example Record To Feature 'Metal And Grunge Riffs'
British singer-rapper-songwriter Example has given fans a fresh update about his forthcoming new album – and revealed that it was full of ‘lots of metal and grunge riffs’.
Norah Jones Reveals 'Little Broken Hearts' Album Artwork
New York-based singer-songwriter Norah Jones has revealed some of the details behind her forthcoming album ‘Little Broken Hearts’, her fifth studio album to date, as well as the album artwork – which you can see on the below right.
Indiana Stage Collapse 'The Fan's Own Fault', Say Sugarland Lawyers
American country duo Sugarland’s lawyers have released a new statement which has suggested that the injuries caused by the tragic stage collapse incident which occurred at the Indiana State Fair last August are the fault of the fans themselves and have nothing to do with the band.
All-American Rejects Unveil Tour Highlights Video & Further US Dates
The All-American Rejects have just unveiled a highlights video of their recent 'Shaking Off the Rust' headlining tour. The video goes behind the scenes of the tour, which made 13 stops across the US in support of the band's upcoming album, 'Kids in the Street'.
BRIT Awards & ITV Chiefs Apologise For Adele Speech Interruption
The BRIT Awards and it’s host ITV have publicly apologised after superstar soul singer Adele had her ‘Mastercard British Album of the Year’ acceptance speech cut short – resulting in the ‘Rolling in the Deep’ singer giving the crowd a middle finger salute.
2012 BRIT Award Winners Announced
The BRIT Awards 2012, which went out live earlier tonight on ITV1, were brought to an incredible finale tonight with a show stopping performance from the Outstanding Contribution to Music recipients Blur. Blur’s hit packed set (which included 'Song 2' and 'Parklife') brought the house down with some of the biggest songs of their career in a BRIT Awards that boasted more live music than ever.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Simian Mobile Disco Announce New Album ‘Unpatterns’
London-based electronic music duo Simian Mobile Disco have announced details of their third album ‘Unpatterns’, which is due for release on 14th May through Wichita Recordings. The follow-up to 2009’s ‘Temporary Pleasure’ will be preceded by the single ‘Seraphim’ on 9th April. See below for full album tracklisting.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012
JLS Confused At Olly Murs 'Best British Male' BRIT Snub
JLS still have a lot of friends and acquaintance from their time on the X-Factor – and they still wish each other well and look out for each other. So, after Olly Murs was snubbed by the BRIT Awards in their ‘Best British Male’ category, JLS’ Aston Merrygold took it upon himself to say that Murs deserved a nod for the award.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Bruce Springsteen Says New Album Is 'Most Direct' He's Ever Made
62 year-old rock legend Bruce Springsteen has told fans that his new record ‘Wrecking Ball’ is his most ‘direct’ album to date, comparing it most closely to his 1982 album ‘Nebraska’.
Hyde Park Concerts Given The Green Light Amid Resident Protests
Last week Stereoboard reported that concerts at London's Hyde Park were under threat due to complaints about the level of noise. Today we can report that Hyde Park concerts WILL go ahead this year as planned, however, Westminster Council will be putting in place new restrictions for next year's live music events – with concerts still at risk if the noise level limits are breached.
East 17 Reinvent Themselves As Soft Rock Band
Boy-band legends East 17 are back – and this time they’re ready to rock. Yes, that’s right, 80s popstars Tony Mortimer, John Hendy and Terry Caldwell will all be lining-up as a soft rock band in the style of the Kings of Leon.
Adele Hoping For Helicopter License
If anyone’s thought about how much money Adele must be making at the moment, here’s a piece of news that’ll give you a little bit of an indication – the superstar soul singer has now applied for a helicopter license to fly in and out of her new £7million luxury mansion. Because it’s too big to use cars.
Jazz FM Apologise After 'Gay Porn' Streams Over Radio Show
A UK-based jazz radio station has been forced to apologise – after the audio track of a homosexual porn film was accidentally played in the background of the show for a number of minutes.
Queen's Brian May Thinks New Singer Adam Lambert Would Get Freddie Mercury's Approval
Brian May has reassured new vocalist Adam Lambert that he would ‘meet with with Freddie [Mercury]'s approval’ ahead of the band’s planned live dates – which now includes a slot at this year’s Sonisphere festival.
Queen with Adam Lambert To Headline Saturday Night At Sonsiphere Knebworth
With a quarter of a century having since passed, rock legends Queen are to return to play a second concert at the venue that provided them with the setting for one of their biggest and most historic concerts. Knebworth was also the setting for Queen’s final concert with Freddie Mercury in August 1986.
Backstage At The BRIT Awards 2012
The wait is almost over for the UK's biggest and most prestigious music awards night.... The BRIT Awards 2012 with Mastercard kicks off at 8.00pm (GMT) on ITV1.
The Pirate Bay Could Be Blocked For Whole Of UK
The Pirate Bay, one of the world’s leading sites for torrent-ing and file-sharing, could be blocked for UK users soon as a new court ruling has stated that the site breaches copyright rules.
Rihanna Records New Track With Chris Brown
Despite all their previous history and the recent controversy, an official new remix of ‘Birthday Cake’ – featuring both Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown – has emerged online.
Meat Loaf Calls For Message Board Ban After Users Mock Whitney Houston Death
64 year-old rock icon Meat Loaf has expressed his disgust at users of an internet messaging board who posted offensive and derogatory comments about Whitney Houston following her death, suggesting that message boards like the one he visited should be banned.
Ronnie Wood Drops Big Rolling Stones Reunion Hints
Iconic British rockers The Rolling Stones have been subject to yet another rumour that they’ll be reforming at some point this year – with guitarist Ronnie Wood dropping the biggest hint yet that a tour of the world could be in their schedule.
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Florence + The Machine & The Vaccines Added To T In The Park
Organisers of Scottish Festival T In The Park have today added Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Florence And The Machine and The Vaccines to this year's line-up.
Chase And Status, Dizzee Rascal, Friendly Fires & More Confirmed For Beach Break Live Line-Up 2012
Beach Break Live has today announced its 2012 line-up, which features some of music's brightest stars and hottest new talent. Taking place from 14th to 18th June in Pembrey Country Park the four-day bash will welcome the mighty Chase and Status, who will be performing live on Friday, grime maestro Dizzee Rascal who will be topping Saturday's bill and Friendly Fires, who will raise the roof on Sunday, closing the festival's line-up. With tickets priced from just £109.00, Beach Break Live will be buzzing with festival goers enjoying the epic line-up and four fun-filled days in the sun which will see everything from Roller Disco's to The Celtic Games.
Vue Cinemas To Screen Noel Gallagher London O2 Arena Concert
Noel Gallagher’s upcoming sold-out gig at London's O2 Arena is set to be screened exclusively live in select Vue Cinemas throughout the UK.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012
Queen, Faith No More & KISS To Headline Knebworth's Sonisphere 2012
Sonisphere Knebworth has announced three headliners and the first batch of bands for its 2012 event, with tickets available from www.sonisphere.co.uk from 9am on Thursday 23rd February.
The Game Argues With Perez Hilton Over "#fagswag" Tweets
Following on from this morning’s story which saw Harlem-based rapper A$AP Rocky hit out at homophobia in hip-hop, infamously controversial rap star The Game has become embroiled in an argument with blogger Perez Hilton.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012
Nero Unveil 'Must Be The Feeling' Video
London-based electronic producer duo Nero have unveiled the new video to their forthcoming single ‘Must Be the Feeling’, which will come as a double A side alongside already established Nero hit ‘Innocence’.
Seth Lakeman To Release New Album 'Tales From The Barrel House' In April
Celebrated folk singer-songwriter, former Mercury Prize nominee Seth Lakeman is to release his 6th album 'Tales from the Barrel House' on April 2nd 2012.
