Jamie Woon Debut Album 'Mirrorwriting' - Out Today!

Jamie Woon releases his debut album 'Mirrorwriting' today, April 18th. The first single 'Night Air', released back in November 2010, coming backed with remixes from Ramadanman and Becoming Real, re-introduced Jamie not only as a talented musician but also exemplified his ability to marry his unique vocal style and production capability, helped in part from a working relationship with the elusive London producer and friend, Burial. Heading into 2011 Jamie landed a spot in the BBC Sound of 2011 Poll, cementing the ever growing anticipation for 'Mirrorwriting' and why Jamie is considered such a huge talent.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 18 April 2011

Radiohead Record Store Day Tracks Appear Online – Listen Now

Two Radiohead songs released as a limited-edition vinyl for Record Store Day this week have appeared online. The songs, entitled ‘Supercollider’ and ‘The Butcher’ were recorded during the same sessions as ‘The King Of Limbs’.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Monday, 18 April 2011

Tinchy Stryder Added To Camden Crawl 2011 Bill

Taking a diversion from his usual sold-out arena haunts, top grime MC Tinchy Stryder will make a special stop in Camden Town to perform an intimate show at the year’s Gaymers Camden Crawl. Although the venue will remain under wraps until the day, the 23-year old Star In The Hood mogul is confirmed appear on the Sunday evening of the May Bank Holiday festival. Set to release his highly anticipated new single ‘Spaceship’ later this Spring, the ‘Number 1’ artist will undoubtedly cause a huge stir of excitement throughout NW1.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 18 April 2011

Tribes Announce 'We Were Children' EP

If the past couple of years have been rock’n’roll’s radio iceage, right now our toes are teetering on the brink of a lush new dawn. The question is; beyond the frenzy of supposed saviour bands whose name-drops have christened the New Year, which of the lauded gangs of axe-wielders are the genuine sculptors of tomorrow?

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 18 April 2011

Fink Announces Release Of New Album 'Perfect Darkness' - Out June 13th

Mention Fink (real name Fin Greenall) and you surprisingly get one of two reactions: head-scratching non-familiarity; or the impassioned response that prompts artists such as John Legend and Professor Green to wax lyrical about him live on air. It is a remarkable void, one which looks set to finally close upon the release of Fink’s latest studio album ‘Perfect Darkness’ on June 13th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 18 April 2011

The Blackout & MakeThisRelate Perform On Today's Red Bull Bedroom Jam!

The Blackout and MakeThisRelate (pictured) will be appearing on Red Bull Bedroom Jam at 5pm today!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 18 April 2011

The Bees Announce New Single 'Go Where You Wanna Go' - Out May 30th

The Bees have confirmed a summer of live shows, including support slots with Fleet Foxes and a special headline date at London’s St James Church, as well as a number of special festival appearances. The full list of tour dates is:

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 18 April 2011

Rival Sons Reveal 'Pressure & Time' Track List

Californian blues-rockers Rival Sons have revealed the track listing for their forthcoming new album, 'Pressure & Time'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 18 April 2011

Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Teddy Thompson and The Young Knives Join Summer Sundae Weekender Line-up

Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Teddy Thompson and The Young Knives are among the latest acts to be confirmed for this year’s Summer Sundae Weekender in Leicester. The new additions will join the likes of The Maccabees, Graham Coxon, Example and McFly. Also newly confirmed are Jamaican reggae legends Toots & The Maytals, London-based garage rockers The Jim Jones Revue and indie quintet Pete & The Pirates.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 16 April 2011

Charlie Simpson Unveils New Solo Track – Listen Now

Fightstar’s Charlie Simpson has unveiled the lead track from his debut solo album. The singer and guitarist has performed as part of the rock band since 2003, however has ventured out as a solo artist since the band announced their hiatus late last year. Fightstar have been reluctant to set a definite time frame on their hiatus, simply stating that they will reconvene at some point in 2012 to record another LP.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Saturday, 16 April 2011

Glastonbury 2011 Line-Up Intended As 'Big Finale'

Emily Eavis, the daughter of Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis, has described this year’s festival as a “big finale” for the approaching gap year. Eavis stated that the extensive line-up, which was announced earlier this week, is intended to represent the finest music for both this year and next, when the festival will be taking a scheduled year off.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Saturday, 16 April 2011

The Vaccines and Cast Among Newest Additions to Lounge On The Farm

The Vaccines and recently reformed Brit-pop band Cast are among another batch of new additions to this year’s Lounge On The Farm festival in Kent. The Canterbury event, which is due to be headlined by The Streets, Ellie Goulding and Echo & The Bunnymen, will also see performances from Braids, Dry the River, Big Deal and Two Wounded Birds. Other new additions include Visions of Trees, Eagulls and Goodnight Lenin.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Villagers Team Up With Charlotte Gainsbourg for Record Store Day Release

Villagers have teamed up with Anglo-French actress and singer-songwriter Charlotte Gainsbourg for a split 7” single in support of tomorrow’s Record Store Day (16th April). The record will feature the track ‘Set the Tigers Free’, taken from Villagers’ 2010 debut album ‘Becoming a Jackal’, as well as a new song called ‘Memoirs’. Both tracks can be heard here.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Liverpool Sound City 2011 Announce Day-by-Day Line-ups, More Acts & Tickets

Liverpool Sound City, Merseyside’s coolest city centre music festival, has revealed the day-by-day programming of this year’s event. The urban festival, which runs between 19th and 21st May, will see performances from the likes of The View, Frank Turner, The Young Knives, Cast, Mona and Fucked Up plus many, many more. Among the newest additions to the line-up are Frankie and the Heartstrings, The Computers and Our Mountain.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Fun Lovin Criminals To Release Live Anthology Box Set

PledgeMusic, the groundbreaking direct to fan platform, which launched in November 2009, has partnered with US band Fun Lovin’ Criminals, to release a comprehensive live album box set entitled 'Fun, Live, And Criminal'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

The Charlatans, The Courteeners & The London Guns Confirmed For Napa Live 2011

In the summer of this year, a collection of the Hottest names in British rock and indie music today, will join forces with one of the most electric party destinations in the Meditteranean to create NAPA LIVE 2011 – one of the fastest growing emerging events on the musical calendar and one of the summer’s standout highlights for a certain demographic.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Glasvegas Frontman James Allan Claims Adele Has “Amazing Soul”

Glasvegas singer James Allan has heaped praise on current UK Number One Adele for redeeming the reputation of London performing arts college, the BRIT School. The frontman showed his appreciation for the ‘21’ star, claiming that she has an “amazing soul”.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Justin Bieber Performs Concert In Israel After Political Row

Justin Bieber has become involved in two separate rows during his short trip to Israel this week, hitting out at the notoriously intrusive Israeli paparazzi and giving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the cold shoulder.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

X Factor 2009 Winner Joe McElderry Dropped By SyCo

‘X Factor’ winner Joe McElderry has been dropped by Simon Cowell’s record label after just over a year with the company, according to reports. The Daily Mail has stated that McElderry is being dropped after his latest single, ‘Someone Wake Me Up’ sold only 7,000 copies.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Two Gallants Announce UK Tour & Tickets

After a two year break, the San Francisco guitar-drum duo Two Gallants will begin touring again this summer across the North America and Europe.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Katie Waissel Accused Of Stealing Libertines Song

Fans of The Libertines have started a backlash against ‘X Factor’ contestant Katie Waissel this week, accusing the singer of copying the band’s cult classic 2004 track, ‘What Katie Did’.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Chase & Status Announce New Single 'Time' Feat Delilah - Out May 2nd

Chase & Status return with the release of their new single ‘Time’ featuring rising star Delilah on the 2nd May, out through Mercury Records. Check out the video for 'Time' below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Belle Phoenix Reveals Details Of UK Debut Album 'Nine Lives'

Dark, enigmatic, beautiful and unique - Australian native Belle Phoenix is a singer, songwriter and aspiring poet and she arrives kicking and screaming onto the UK music scene like a desperately needed shot in the arm - an anti-dote to the current epidemic of bland & sterile female pop stars infecting our airwaves, TV screens, magazines and daily lives with safe, middle of the road personality free drivel.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

The Aussie BBQ Returns To The Great Escape, London Cargo & Liverpool Sound CIty

The Aussie BBQ is the biggest showcase of Australian talent outside of its homeland and is returning to the UK for its second year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 April 2011

Gruff Rhys, Graham Coxon, The Go! Team & More Confirmed For Truck Festival 2011

Anyone looking for a festival they can attend on a lower budget, with just as much fun as the bigger summer events, need look no further than Oxfordshire’s Truck Festival.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Moby Teams Up With Vimeo & Saatchi & Saatchi For Film-Making Competition

As part of the 21st Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2011 (19 – 25 June), Saatchi & Saatchi is partnering with Vimeo and Moby to discover fresh filmmaking talent.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Calling All London Bands! 'Stereoboard Presents...' Wants To See What You've Got

Stereoboard.com is proud to announce that we will be hosting our first ever night of live music next month, and we’re looking for a fantastic London band to come and complete the bill!

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Morissey, Queens Of The Stone Age & More Announced As Glastonbury Confirms 2011 Line-Up

With the re-sale of returned tickets ready to take place this Sunday, Michael Eavis has ensured demand will be sky-high with today's star-studded announcement completing the 2011 line up.

Written by: Dave Ball | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Thin Lizzy Confirm New Guitarist

Thin Lizzy can officially announce Richard Fortus from Guns ‘n Roses will replace Vivian Campbell on guitar for all Thin Lizzy live shows whilst Vivian is back touring and recording with Def Leppard. Vivian’s last show will be at Slane Castle in Ireland on May 28th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011

Westlife 'Felt Unloved' Under Simon Cowell's Management

Westlife’s Nicky Byrne has claimed that Simon Cowell became too busy to manage the boyband properly in recent years. The singer asserted that Cowell was brilliant during the initial stages of their career, but went on to claim that projects such as the hugely successful ‘X Factor’ left him with little time for the Irish four-piece.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 14 April 2011