Lykki Li Announces New Single 'Sadness Is A Blessing' - Out May 16th

Following the release of her critically acclaimed second album 'Wounded Rhymes', Lykke Li (AKA Lykke Li Zachrisson) has today confirmed her new single ‘Sadness is a Blessing’ out on May 16th. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

The Hoosiers “Sickened” Over Label Attitude Towards ‘Choices’

The Hoosiers have expressed their frustration at their label’s attitude towards the chart positioning of the band’s latest single, ‘Choices’. Speaking to The Guardian, the band admitted that their Number 11 placement on the singles chart was treated as a failure by their record label, RCA.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

Myspace Loses 10 Million Users In One Month

Myspace saw its heaviest ever user loss last month, losing 10 million users in just four weeks. According to a report in The Telegraph yesterday, the social networking site fell from 73 million to 63 million users between January and February this year.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

Sum 41 Stream New Album Online – Listen Now

American punk-pop band Sum 41 have begun streaming their new album ‘Screaming Bloody Murder’ online today. You can listen to the record in its entirety at Sbm.sum41.com.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

Nick Oliveri:” Josh Homme Turned Down QOTSA Return”

Ex-Queens of the Stone Age bassist Mick Oliveri has admitted that Josh Homme denied his request to rejoin the band on stage recently. Oliveri was fired from the band in 2004, but has reconciled with vocalist Josh Homme since leaving the band.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

Jamiroquai Cancel Show After Death Of Crew Member

Jamiroquai cancelled a performance in Lyon yesterday (March 24th) after a member of their crew fell to his death while setting up the venue.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

Lady Gaga Earns Sixth Week On Top Of US Singles Chart

Lady Gaga has kept the likes of Katy Perry and Rihanna at bay to earn her sixth week on top of US singles chart. Despite a relative sales let-down on this side of the Atlantic, the singer is once again enjoying success at Number One with ‘Born This Way’ this week.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

Mercury Records To Stop Release Of Physical Singles

Mercury Records has announced that the company will be stopping the production of physical singles. The label, which is home to the likes of The Killers, Arcade Fire, Pixie Lott and U2 has revealed that they will no longer be producing physical singles (both CD and Vinyl) except on “rare occasions”.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

Elton John Pays Tribute To Elizabeth Taylor

Elton John has paid tribute to his long-time friend Elizabeth Taylor during a concert in Pennsylvania. Speaking on Wednesday night, the day that Taylor passed away, Elton John offered an extended tribute for the crowd at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

SSS Reveal Details Of New Album 'Problems To The Answer'

British crossover thrashers SSS recently finished recording their forthcoming new album, which is due to be released later this year on Earache Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 25 March 2011

Katy B, Graham Coxon and The Joy Formidable Among New Additions to Lounge On The Farm Line-up

Katy B, Graham Coxon and The Joy Formidable are among a host of new additions to be confirmed for this year’s Lounge On The Farm festival in Canterbury. The event is set to take place on 8th – 10th July at Merton Farm in Kent and will feature headliners The Streets, Ellie Goulding and Echo & The Bunnymen. Other new additions to the line-up include Egyptian Hip Hop, Dananananaykroyd, Cornershop, Johnny Flynn and Scratch Perverts. See below for full line-up.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Paul Simon to Release New Album ‘So Beautiful or So What’ in June

Paul Simon has announced that he is to release his new album ‘So Beautiful or So What’ on June 13th. As previously reported by Stereoboard, Simon will tour the UK in June and July shortly after the album’s release. ‘So Beautiful or So What’ is Simon’s twelfth solo album to date and his first release in five years, following 2006’s Top 10 album ‘Surprise’. He is set to play a six-date UK tour starting at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on 23rd June. See below for all dates.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Tracklisting & Album Artwork Emerges Online

The artwork and tracklisting for Lady Gaga’s much-anticipated album ‘Born This Way’ has appeared online today. Images of the CD packaging and artwork were uploaded to a newly-formed tumblr site, Fuckingbornthisway.tumblr.com.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Wax On Water Reveal 'An Army' Video Teaser

Wax On Water's debut single 'An Army' is out next week - March 28th - a raw slice of grunge, infused with a ‘fuck-you’ backbone of bass and beats that draws as much from Dub as it does from Metal. The video is set to turn heads as it’s been made under the guidance of top Art Director Richie Burridge and acclaimed Video Director/ Producer Phil Tidy (The Prodigy, The Rapture, Lily Allen, Editors and Blood Red Shoes).

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

The View, Two Door Cinema Club, Kassidy & More To Play 5-A-Side Charity Football Tournament Tomorrow

The View are to participate in the first ever DF Concerts Charity Cup football tournament. Staged at Soccerworld in Glasgow, the tournament is being held to raise money for the ‘Save The Children Japan Emergency Appeal’ which is focusing its efforts on helping those children most affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Gym Class Heroes Returning With New Album

Travie McCoy has confirmed that he is back recording with his band Gym Class Heroes. The group’s status as an act was speculated by many last year after the success of McCoy’s 2010 solo album ‘Lazarus’, however the singer has confirmed that the band are currently recording new material together.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Feeder Release New Single To Help The People Of Japan

Feeder are releasing a single in recognition of the desperate suffering being experienced in Japan. The band have close ties to Japan and wanted to express their feelings and sympathy in the best way they could – namely through their music.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Camden Crawl 2011 - Full Line-Up Announced!

Scheduled to take place in just six weeks time, the 10th edition of the annual Gaymers Camden Crawl is set to launch the 2011 festival season with an eclectic line up studded with the forthcoming year’s best new artists and a huge stable of special guests. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Chris Brown Claims ‘Good Morning America’ Rage Was “Letting Off Steam”

Chris Brown has spoken for the first time about his angry outburst at the ‘Good Morning America’ studios this week. The singer reportedly stormed off the set, breaking a window with a chair before leaving the studio topless after an interviewer persisted in asking him questions about his assault of Rihanna in 2009.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Bloc Party Ending Haitus?

Bloc Party may be dusting off their instruments and heading out of their lengthy hiatus, if reports are to be believed. Comments made by Ash frontman Tim Wheeler this morning have suggested that the band will be heading to the rehearsal room together soon to write and prepare for a new release.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Mike Skinner Writing Soundtrack For ‘Inbetweeners’ Film?

Mike Skinner will be writing the soundtrack to the upcoming film from ‘The Inbetweeners’, according to The Sun. The British newspaper have claimed that Skinner will be scoring the film, which will feature entirely new material from the musician.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Adele Climbs To Number One (Again) With ‘Someone Like You’

Adele is on track to return to Number One in the UK singles chart this week, according to midweek sales figures. According to the sales figures released yesterday, Adele has knocked Nicole Scherzinger’s ‘Dont Hold Your Breath’ from the top spot and currently sits in the Number One position again.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Klaxons Set To Headline Relentless Festival

Klaxons have been confirmed as headliners at this year’s Relentless Boardmasters Festival in Newquay, Cornwall. The annual event, which takes place at Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, is known to attract watersport’s most enthusiastic for a weekend of good music, sunshine and (importantly) waves.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Gwen Stafani Donates $1 Million To Japan Relief

No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani donated $1 million last night to Save The Children’s Japanese earthquake-tsunami relief fund. The ‘Children in Emergency’ fund is designed to help the relief and recovery effort all across the country, focusing in particular on areas where children have been most at risk or hard-hit.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011

Cults to Release New Single ‘You Know What I Mean’ for Record Store Day

New York duo Cults are to release their new single ‘You Know What I Mean’ exclusively for Record Store Day on Saturday 16th April. In celebration of the annual event, Cults will release 1000 copies of the 7” vinyl through all participating shops. The track is taken from the duo’s forthcoming debut album, which is due out on 30th May. They will also be playing a string of live dates in the UK throughout May and June. See below for dates.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Marcus Foster Unveils Video For New EP Track 'Shadow Of The City' - Out April 4th

Marcus Foster has unveiled the video for 'Shadows Of The City', the lead track from his debut EP 'Tumble Down' which is released on Geffen Records on Monday 4th April. You can view the video below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Journey Announce Release Of New 'Eclipse' Album - Out May 30th

Journey are to return with a new studio album 'Eclipse', set for UK release on May 30th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Lil Wayne Sued By Producer for $20 Million

Lil Wayne is being sued in the region of $20 million by a producer who worked with the rapper and claims he is yet to be paid. ‘Dezzle’ claims that he is still owed money for his work on the rapper’s 2008 hit ‘Lollipop’.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Black Country Communion Reveal Tracklisting For New Album

Black Country Communion, the Anglo-American classic rock group featuring blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater), has announced the track-listing for their highly anticipated second album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Steve Cradock Announces New Single 'Only Look Up When You'e Down' - Out April 4th

Steve Cradock releases his new single ‘Only Look Up When Your Down’ this week from his forth coming album ‘Peace City West’ released on April 4th. Check out the single here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2011