80's Rock Giants Survivor Reunite With Former Frontman Jimi Jamison - New Album Album Set For 2012

80's rock giants Survivor are feeling the Christmas Spirit following the success of their new festive track 'Christmas Is Here' on the Mediabase Christmas charts. The track currently stands at Number Six on the chart.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Madonna Pens Three-Album Deal With Interscope Records

American singing icon Madonna has reportedly signed a three-album record deal with Interscope Records, the same label as superstars such as Enrique Inglesias, Blink-182 and Lady Gaga.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Lady Gaga Declared Highest-Earning Female Artist Of 2011

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga has been named by Forbes as the highest-earning female in music this year – after earning a staggering $90MILLION (£58million) in 2011 alone.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Muse To Make 'Radical' Change In Style For New Album

Alternative rock titans Muse have warned fans that there next album will feature materials ‘radically different’ from their previous LPs.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Indonesian Police Arrest Punk Rockers: Shave Off Hair & Remove Piercings To "Re-Educate" Them

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

Emeli Sande Wins Critics' Choice BRIT Award

Today The BRITs can reveal that Emeli Sandé is the winner of this year’s prestigious Critics’ Choice Award, with Maverick Sabre in second place and Michael Kiwanuka in third.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 15 December 2011

The Rifles and Shed Seven for New Year’s Eve at This Feeling

London club night This Feeling have announced the line-up for their New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at the Vibe Bar in Brick Lane. Among the entertainment on offer will be acoustic sets from The Rifles, Shed Seven’s Rick Witter and Paul Banks, and former Seahorses frontman Chris Helme, all of whom will be leading a bill of music to take you into 2012.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Duff McKagan was “Drinking 10 Bottles of Wine a Day”

In a recent interview with BBC News, former Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan spoke about how his excessive drinking during the early ‘90s became so severe that he became seriously ill with acute pancreatitis and was told that he had to drastically change his lifestyle.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Introducing: New Singer-Songwriter Sarvi Hopes To Make Impact In Charts

Twenty-two year-old Sarvi’s face is a face you’ll be seeing more and more of in 2012. The singing, songwriting beauty, who’s also a Sylvia Young Theatre School graduate, is already a prominent name in the British and European club scene – it’s likely that if you go out to an electro or house dance, you’ll hear at least one of her tracks. But a lot of you may not be familiar with her just yet – so let Stereoboard introduce you to one of the stars of tomorrow.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

The Shins Announce March Release Of New Album 'Port Of Morrow'

The Shins have confirmed they will release their fourth album, 'Port Of Morrow', in March 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Baddies Announce New Album ‘Build’ with Free Download

Essex-based alternative rock quartet Baddies have announced the release of their second album ‘Build’ with a free download of new track ‘Bronto’. The album, which fans of the band helped to fund through a PledgeMusic campaign, is due for release on 5th March 2012. New song ‘Bronto’ can be downloaded from the Baddies Bandcamp page and is available to listen to below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Mitch Winehouse Now Considering Amy Biopic

Despite earlier reports that Mitch would never allow an Amy Winehouse biopic, he has now come forward to say that he WOULD allow a film to be made – as long as it only told the complete truth behind her whole story.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Alice Cooper: 'I'd Buy Lady Gaga A Bible For Christmas'

Shock rock legend Alice Cooper has revealed how him and Lady Gaga are actually very close – and that he’d like to buy her a bible for Christmas, as well as a subscription to a housekeeping magazine...

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Beach Boys To Reunite At Grammys?

There was a lot attention surrounding a veteran Californian rock band who were on the verge of a reunion at this year’s Grammy Awards – but it wasn’t Van Halen who were turning heads.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Foo Fighters Working On New Material, Grohl Writes

Hard-rock heroes the Foo Fighters are working on material for their 8th studio album, frontman Dave Grohl has revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos Admits She Wishes She Could Manage Little Mix

After taking them to X-Factor glory, N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos has told The Xtra Factor that she wishes she could continue being girl group Little Mix’s mentor and manage them as they break their way into the music scene.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Nero To Release New Single 'Reaching Out' On December 19th

Electronic production duo Nero are preparing for the release of the sixth single to be taken from the first ever full-length album, ‘Welcome Reality’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Metallica To Release 'Beyond Magnetic' EP This Week

This week, Metallica will release their 'Beyond Magnetic' EP featuring four previously unreleased songs, which will be available exclusively on iTunes in North America for one week. After that week, the songs will be available from all digital retailers. Around the world, it will be available on iTunes and other digital retailers.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Big Time Rush On Touring With One Direction

Boy band Big Time Rush will be hitting the road beginning late February 2012 on their first-ever headline US tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Mitch Winehouse Declares 'We'd Never Allow' Amy Biopic

Mitch Winehouse, father of late soul-singing superstar Amy Winehouse, has spoken out to declare that he will not allow any kind of biopic to be made about his daughter’s life.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Little Mix Fail To Match Matt Cardle Sales

X-Factor winning girl group Little Mix look like they could be in for their first ever #1 single with ‘Cannonball’ – despite it selling considerably less than last year’s winner Matt Cardle’s debut single.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Coldplay Confess They Had Fears Over X-Factor Performance

London-based alternative rockers Coldplay have confessed that they were a little scared of performing on the X-Factor, as they feared their fans may have gotten the wrong idea.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Cher Lloyd Unveils 'Dub On The Track' Video

18 year-old RnB and Grime singer Cher Lloyd has debuted the new video for her song ‘Dub on the Track’, which features the X-Factor finalist alongside some of Grime’s biggest names; Doc Rotten, Mic Righteous and Ghetts.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Watch Songs from The Cure’s Headlining Performance at Bestival 2011

The Cure and Bestival have released a selection of videos showing performances by the band at this year’s Isle of Wight event to coincide with the release of ‘The Cure: Bestival Live 2011’. The songs ‘Close to Me’, ‘Just Like Heaven’ and ‘A Forest’ are available to watch below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Radiohead To Release Two New Tracks On 19th December

Alternative rockers Radiohead will be releasing some new material on December 19th, in the run up to their 2012 world tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Papa Roach Return To Studio For Work On New Album

Californian rockers Papa Roach are returning to the studio to start work on a brand new album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

X Factor's Janet Devlin Related To Kurt Cobain, According To Courtney Love

X-Factor finalist Janet Devlin may have punktastic roots, it has been revealed, after Courtney Love claimed that the singer was one of her ex-Husband Kurt Cobain’s cousins.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Former Oasis & The Who Star Zak Starkey Releases Debut Single With New Band Pengu!ns

Here's some news on former Oasis and The Who man, Zak Starkey's new band. Hailed as the ‘punk Eurythmics’, Pengu!ns comprise the talent of Zak, alongside the captivating ‘Sshh’ on vocals.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Radiohead Announced As Bilbao BBK Festival Headliner

English alternative rockers Radiohead have been announced as the first headline act for next year’s Bilbao BBK Festival, it has been revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Sinead O'Connor Reveals Details Of New Album 'How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?’

Iconic Irish singer-songwriter and performer Sinead O’Connor is to release her brand new studio album ‘How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?’ on February 20th 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011