Stereoboard Talk To The Candlepark Stars About The New Album, Inspiration & What The Future Holds
LA based film and television composer Kerry Muzzey returns with 'Take Care and Safe Home', his sixth outing under the moniker The Candlepark Stars. Seen by Muzzey as the last of a three album arc that began with last years 'All the Little Things' and continued with the beautiful 'We Give and We Get', the new album is yet another blissful collection of cinematic post rock. Stereoboard recently caught up with the very talented composer to find out more about the new album, its inspiration and what the future holds for The Candlepark Stars.
Written by: Patrick Gormley | Date: Tuesday, 07 August 2012
Tour Of The Week - Slash - Tickets On Sale Now
Legendary guitarist Slash has confirmed a 5-date UK tour for October. Slash Tickets are ON SALE NOW.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 06 August 2012
The Best Of Modern British Music (Olympic Opening Ceremony Feature)
One thing the Olympics sought to do in its opening ceremony was celebrate some of the biggest hits and acts in Britain's history, and that in itself proved pretty nostalgic. But a country's musical credit is not all based on its heritage and classics, it's also about the new breed of bands and musicians who are continuing the legacy.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Thursday, 02 August 2012
Stereoboard Talks To The Futureheads About A Capella & Why Food Can Make All The Difference On Tour
Well I want to talk to you first of all about your latest record, 'Rant'. How did you come up with the concept for that record?
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Thursday, 02 August 2012
Stereoboard Talk To Polish Black Metallers Behemoth Ahead Of Their Bloodstock Headline Performance
Firstly I ought to ask you how you’re feeling about returning to ‘action’ so to speak after your terrible problems with illness. What’s it been like returning to playing with Behemoth?
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Best Of British: Where Were The Classics? (2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony Feature)
Though the Olympics did a relatively good job in soundtracking the history and evolution of British music, it's unsurprising that some of the classics had to be left out. As more of a rock 'n' roller, the real big names that spring to mind are of an alternative nature, but there are some longstanding names in British music who weren't recognised in the list. And, since I'm sure Morrissey is crying in a corner somewhere, this is for you guys...
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Best Of British: The Olympic Playlist (2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony Feature)
With all eyes focussed on London on the evening of July 27th, they had to pull out a blinder to celebrate all that was British and then some. Love it or loathe it, the ceremony caused laughter and smiles to millions and was soundtracked by some of the country's most iconic songs. But what was deemed worthy enough to represent our musical history as we put on the biggest show on earth for one night only?
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 30 July 2012
Tour Of The Week - Elbow - Tickets On Sale Now
Following the announcement of the release of their anticipated B-sides album 'Dead In The Boot', Elbow have confirmed dates for a UK arena tour in November and December. Elbow Tickets are ON SALE NOW.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 30 July 2012
Stereoboard Talk To UK Thrash Metal Titans Evile Ahead Of Their Appearance At This Year’s Bloodstock
Hi Ol, nice to be talking to you. How are things? Things are pretty great at the moment actually, thanks.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 30 July 2012
My Chemical Romance: Three Cheers For Ten Years (My Chemical Romance Feature)
Everyone seems to have a band that really provoked your love of music, and for me that band - gulp - is My Chemical Romance. I am aware of the stigmas, the opinions, the tags that go along with them, yet I'm not alone in this sentiment. So as today - July 23rd 2012 - marks the 10th anniversary of their debut record 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love', I thought it seemed the best time to ramble aimlessly about what made them so important and the transformations they've undergone in the last ten years. If anyone cares about my opinion...
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012
Tour Of The Week - Evanescence - Tickets On Sale Now
Grammy Award winning rock band Evanescence have announced their return to the UK for the first time since their brief visit in November 2011. Evanescence Tickets are ON SALE NOW.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 July 2012
Tour Of The Week - Band Of Horses - Tickets On Sale Now
American indie-rockers Band of Horses have announced their UK return, confirming a tour for November. The new run of live shows will come following the release of the band’s fourth studio album 'Mirage Rock,' set for release on Monday 17th September. Band Of Horses Tickets are ON SALE NOW.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 13 July 2012
Newton Faulkner Reveals His Favourite YouTube Videos (Newton Faulkner Feature)
Five years since he stepped into the music spotlight with acclaimed debut album 'Hand Built By Robots', Newton Faulkner has released his new album ‘Write It On Your Skin’. Now, nearly three years since the release of his second album ‘Rebuilt by Humans', Newton Faulkner hopes to continue his success built upon singles such as ‘Dream Catch Me,' with a new batch of songs on what will be his third studio offering.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 12 July 2012
Tour Of The Week - Status Quo 'QuoFest 2012' - Tickets On Sale Now
Britain’s best-loved rockers Status Quo will be performing live across the UK in December under the banner of their annual 'QuoFestive' winter tour. Status Quo 'QuoFestive' Tickets are on on sale now.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 06 July 2012
Gone Commercial: Rock Stars Appearing In TV Advertisements (Sex Pistols, Slash, Motorhead Feature)
The notion of getting a celebrity to advertise your product to draw more attention isn't a new one, but there's certainly something extra to be gained from creating something weird. Metal lords promoting butter? Shock rockers promoting family hotels? While Katy Perry and Avril Lavigne appearing in spot commercials stick in your mind for the next few minutes, it's the weird and wonderful that stand out long-term.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Tuesday, 03 July 2012
Stereoboard Look At Guns N' Roses As The 25th Anniversary For 'Appetite For Destruction' Draws Near
The 21st of July marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic albums in rock 'n' roll, if not the most iconic. Back in 1987, Guns N' Roses were at their prime and 'Appetite For Destruction' catapulted them to dizzying heights of glamour and excess, fame and fortune. That was, of course, until it all fell apart.
Stereoboard Look At Positives & Negatives Of Festivals & The Great British Summer (Festival Feature)
Hosting festivals across the summer is no coincidence. It's just a given that we'd rather spend days watching bands in the glorious sunshine as opposed to in the midst of a snowy winter. But that's not how nature works. "Oh, T in the Park's this weekend? Best make sure the sun's out." As a UK resident, we understand the unpredictability of our weather and that's probably a fair explanation as to why we always take wellies to festivals... just in case.
Tour Of The Week - The Gaslight Anthem - Tickets On Sale Now
Following their triumphant return to the UK at their sold out show at KOKO - The Gaslight Anthem have announced a run of UK tour dates this Autumn. The shows are the first in support of their anticipated fourth album, 'Handwritten', out July 23rd on Mercury Records. The Gaslight Anthem Tickets are ON SALE NOW.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 29 June 2012
Tradegy At Music Festivals & Concerts (Radiohead, Guns N' Roses, The Who, Slipknot, Pantera Feature)
For many, going to shows is a staple hobby, a place for fun and revelling in your love of music. Music has an ability to unite people like little else can, yet we forget that everything in life has an element of risk and danger. A stark reminder of this came at Radiohead's recent Toronto show as the stage collapsed, killing a member of crew. Sadly this isn't the first fatal incident at a show, and sadly it won't likely be the last.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Friday, 29 June 2012
Stereoboard Talk To Daniel Powter Ahead Of The Release Of Comeback Album 'Turn On The Lights'
Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Daniel Powter has announced his return to the international music scene with his brand new album ‘Turn On The Lights’ on 16th July. Kicking off with lead single ‘Cupid’, also release on 16th July, it’s obvious that Canadian born Powter is an artist reenergized. Check out what Daniel had to say when Stereoboard caught up with him earlier this week.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Stereoboard Speak To Founding Member Of The Eagles Glenn Frey About His New Album 'After Hours'
With so much contrast in all aspects of music today, it's refreshing to find someone with a career spanning four decades who still appreciates it as something wonderful. Founding member of The Eagles, Glenn Frey has had his share of solo successes outside the band, yet his latest offering 'After Hours' feels a much more personal affair. A string of love songs, each track that made the cut seems to have an added relevance to either his own or his parents respective eras, so much so he notes, "It's more about the music than it is about me, I'm just the messenger for this project."
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 25 June 2012
Tour Of The Week - Bloc Party - Tickets On Sale Now
Bloc Party have confirmed details of an extended run of shows in the UK this coming October. Bloc Party Tickets are on sale now. Click Here to Compare & Buy Bloc Party Tickets.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 June 2012
Stereoboard Talk To Ex-Dream Theater Sticksman Mike Portnoy About New Super Group Adrenaline Mob
Legendary ex-Dream Theater sticksman Mike Portnoy has taken time out of his schedule to chat with Stereoboard about what fans can expect from the upcoming debut live tour with heavy metal super group Adrenaline Mob (Mike Portnoy, Russell Allen, Mike Orlando and John Moyer). 2012 is shaping up to be some year for Adrenaline Mob who released their new vicious slap 'Omertá', via Century Media Records this spring, reaching Number 5 on the US Billboard Rock Album Chart and also landing Number 62 on the Billboard Top 200.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 18 June 2012
Tour Of The Week - Alice Cooper 'Halloween Night Of Fear III' - Tickets On Sale Now
Shock-rocking legend Alice Cooper has unveiled he will take his 'Halloween Night Of Fear III' on tour across the UK in October. Support on Alice's autumn trek comes from Loaded and Ugly Kid Joe.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 June 2012
Stereoboard Catch Up With Newton Faulkner About His Time Away & New Album 'Write It On Your Skin'
It’s been a huge five years since Newton Faulkner burst onto the music scene and into our CD collections with his fantastic debut album ‘Hand Built by Robots’. The talented singer-songwriter became a household name with his single releases, particularly the wonderful ‘Dream Catch Me’. It’s now been almost three years since his second long-player, ‘Rebuilt by Humans’, and Newton is finally on the verge of releasing his third album, ‘Write It On Your Skin’. Stereoboard caught up with the gifted star to find out what he’s been up to during that time off.
Written by: Katie Territt | Date: Thursday, 14 June 2012
Stereoboard Talk With The Offspring About Revisiting 'Ignition' On Tour & New Album 'Days Go By'
Californian punk rockers The Offspring have had an impressive career in the music industry spanning a massive 26+ years. On the verge of their ninth studio album release and literally just before stepping onstage for the second of two shows at London's Shepherds Bush Empire, Stereoboard caught up with bassist and original band member, Greg K. to discuss the new album and current tour.
Written by: Katie Territt | Date: Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Stereoboard Talks To Leeds Noisemongers Blacklisters About Their Brilliant Debut Album…And Sting
Firstly, congratulations on your debut album! I for one think it is brilliant and I know lots of other people are saying the same thing. How does it feel to be getting such a positive reaction?
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012
Band Festivals - Stereoboard Look At Worldwide Festivals Curated By Some Of The Planet's Top Acts
With festival season upon us, it signals one of the most anticipated parts of the year for many fans of music. While they can span the entire year, summer is rife with them and this year Metallica have added their own personal fest to the list. They’re not the first band to host their own festival and they most certainly won’t be the last.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 28 May 2012
Its A Family Affair - Stereoboard Look At The Most Popular & Successful Families In Music
In many cases, a certain business or trade can run in the family and that is certainly no different when it comes to the music industry. While some families in the spotlight try to shelter their relatives and keep them from following the same path, others encourage siblings or children to join them in the spotlight. From metal to pop, families tackle many genres of music; this has been the case for many years, and it’s unlikely to change any time soon.
Stereoboard Speak To Emelie Autumn About Her Latest Album 'Fight Like A Girl' & Sell Out Book
Singer-songwriter, poet, and violinist extraordinaire: Emilie Autumn is a performer who not only offers her art, but has lived it. Through her trials and adversity, she has remained true to herself as well as her art, but the road to establishing herself has been anything but easy. Friday 13th (lucky for some, unlucky for others), seems a fitting day to catch up with the lady herself, but during our call Autumn was called unexpectedly to sound checks and all outstanding questions were rescheduled to a later date. In this interview, Autumn speaks openly of her time spent on suicide watch, her sell-out book, touring with Courtney Love, her new album, and recording naked. So ladies and gents, without further delay I finally present to you the one and only Emilie Autumn...
Written by: Gemma-Louise Johnson | Date: Thursday, 24 May 2012
Sex, Drugs & Rock N Roll ...And Books! Stereoboard Look At Some Of The Genre's Best Reads (Feature)
I’m rather rubbish about writing about myself, so much so that my bio on every site is “I just like rock ‘n’ roll and books to be honest.” It pretty much sums me up. I’ve always loved the classic cliché of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll – not to the point of mindlessly living it - but I like to read up on the real heyday of those scandals, the era that typified the slogan that’s synonymous with my favourite genre.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 21 May 2012
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes To The Line-Up Of Bands, Past And Present (Paramore, Stereophonics, Oasis Feature)
You know what it’s like, you start a band at school, it’s your attempt to show some individuality while ‘the man’ is putting you down and to demonstrate what an attractive, cool, deep, arty person you are to the opposite sex. Then, horror, you’re replaced!(Yeah ok he might be a better guitarist and better looking, and can sing something other than Wonderwall, but I’ve been in the Flaming Skull Munchkins since the start dude!) Okay just me then? Dropped like little Moses was dropped into the Nile before he could have had any concept of ‘musical differences’.
Written by: Luke Bailey | Date: Thursday, 17 May 2012
Stereoboard Speak To While She Sleeps About New Album 'This Is The Six' & Breaking Their Mould!
Hardcore metal bands aren't really what you'd expect to hear from mainstream radio. A genre of music that doesn't often get the same airplay, press and coverage as its commercial colleagues, it tends to be confined to specialist media. Luckily there are bands out there ready to smash these stereotypes and make a name for themselves as much in the mainstream as in their hardcore fan bases, and Sheffield based While She Sleeps are doing just that. Stereoboard caught up with guitarist and backing vocalist, Mat Welsh to talk about how the band are on the path to breaking out of their specialist mould.
Written by: Katie Territt | Date: Thursday, 17 May 2012
Do Ticket ID Restrictions Beat Touts Or Penalise Fans? (Ticketing Feature)
Purchasing tickets through alternative means is no new phenomenon, in fact it’s almost second nature. You miss out on regular sales and you immediately ask around, turn to eBay or secondary ticketing sites. The ticketing climate has had its fair share of slamming in the press – Channel 4’s ‘The Great Ticket Scandal’ has caused many music fans to boycott various means of sale. But what is there to do? Many bands now take it upon themselves to ‘stop touts’ – but is it really just down to them?
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012
Stereoboard Look Through The Iconic History Of Download Festival's Donington (Download Feature)
While Download Festival will be celebrating the tenth year of its current namesake, Donington is – of course – iconic when it comes to the rock and metal music scene, having hosted Monsters of Rock for many years and Ozzfest too. Ever since the site became synonymous with rock ‘n’ roll, it has played backdrop to many iconic moments.
Stereoboard Talk To Seth Lakeman Ahead Of The Release Of New Album ‘Tales From The Barrel 'House'
Most famous for his Mercury nominated album 'Kitty Jay' and now set loose from the shackles of commercial record labels, folk’s coolest son and virtuoso fiddler Seth Lakeman took some time out to talk disused mine shafts and art deco caravans ahead of the release of his latest album ‘Tales from the Barrel House’ with Stereoboard's Dan Clark.
Written by: Daniel Clark | Date: Friday, 30 March 2012
Stereoboard Look Back On The Albums That Celebrate Anniversaries This "Apocalyptic" Year (Feature)
Time flies when you’re having fun, or so they say, and when you look back on the releases of some of your favourite bands, it’s fair to question “Where has the time gone?” So, with 2012 said to be the year of the apocalypse (we’ll run with it for argument’s sake), there’s no finer time to look back on the albums that celebrate decades of anniversaries in this apocalyptic year.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Thursday, 29 March 2012
Tour of The Week - Slash in London - Tickets Onsale Now!
Not a tour as such, however, ahead of his anticipated performance at this year's Download Festival, legendary guitarist Slash is to play a one-off show at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Wednesday 6th June. Tickets for Slash are onsale now!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 March 2012
Stereoboard Take A Look At Music's More Unusual Collaborations (Metallica, Slipknot, Slash Feature)
In a world where the music can readily expect a mash-up of both Slipknot and Justin Bieber to create ‘Psychosocial Baby’, it’s fair to say that some odd collaborations will manifest into genuine musical offerings. While they’re not as stark in contrast as the aforementioned example, there have been quite a few creations that brought together artists of various backgrounds. Some like it, some don’t, but they’re still out there regardless.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012
The Great Ticket Scandal - Good Things Come To Those Who Wait (Feature)
Last Thurday night saw hoards of music fans tune in to Channel 4 following the announcement that the channel had won a legal battle to screen its undercover investigation of two secondary ticketing websites: viagogo and Seatwave. In the controversial documentary, Dispatches: ‘The Great Ticket Scandal’, the ticketing websites found themselves under fire for some of their practices, unfairly labelled as glorified ticket touts by the shows producers, leaving fans infuriated at their conduct yet without a full and balanced picture. The ticketing landscape was shaken to its core as stakeholders from all sides pitched in their tuppence worth.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 27 February 2012
Stereoboard Look At The Most Popular Musical Comics (Tim Minchin, Bill Bailey Feature)
To many, music is a wonderful form of expression; one that can translate countless feelings and thought processes that we just couldn’t put into words. It can connect or capture a listener in many ways and ease them through bad times, be present in prominent memories of the good times and much more. Then again, not everyone takes music wholly seriously as an artform. While it’s a fantastic thing, we all like a little sarcasm or quirk or just a good reason to laugh.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Friday, 24 February 2012
Popular V's More Alternative Songs Of Valentine's Day (Valentine's Day Feature)
While each year is jam packed with songs of love, desire and heartbreak, there’s one day of year that they’re all likely to suffer overplay worldwide. That day is, of course, Valentine’s Day. If you’re into the whole lovey dovey thing, cheese-filled tracks along the lines of ‘I Will Always Love You’ will go down a treat; if you’re alone, some would choose to delve into chocolate and tales of heartbreak. That is how the sweeping generalisation depicts us all on this day of year at least. Warning: this may contain cynicism.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012
The Show Must Go On: Should Iconic Band Members Be Replaced? (Queen, Thin Lizzy Feature)
With the speculation rife that Sonisphere will host Queen this summer with American Idol’s Adam Lambert at the hilt, it has raised the age old debate of: should you replace a band member in an iconic band? It’s an age old problem; bands can’t avoid arguments, people passing away or simple artistic differences, but there will never be one definite answer.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 06 February 2012
Stereoboard Tour of the Week - Happy Mondays
Following last year’s long-awaited reunion of the one and only Stone Roses, fellow Mancunians the Happy Mondays have followed suit with their own Second Coming. Actually, it’s more like their Third or Fourth coming, depending on whether or not you consider their previous reincarnations to be the “real” Happy Mondays. This time around, however, the full original line-up are together again for the first time in almost 20 years. That’s right - Madchester is well and truly back!
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012
Stereoboard’s Top 10 Live Events in February 2012
With the Christmas and New Year celebrations long since forgotten and 2012 well and truly underway, it’s time to look ahead to the next month’s worth of live music-based festivities. OK, so maybe February has a few less gigs to offer than the other 11 eleven months, but guess what… it’s a leap year, of course! That’s right – a whole 24 hours more than the last three years. Let’s see what 2012 has in store for us on this extra-long February…
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Stereoboard Tour of the Week - Ed Sheeran - Tickets Onsale Now
Following in the footsteps of fellow solo artist Adele - whose record-breaking second album ‘21’ returned to the top of the chart at the weekend, exactly one year after its release – Yorkshire lad Ed Sheeran is well and truly making his mark on the UK Albums Chart with his hit-making debut, the curiously-titled ‘+’.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012
Stereoboard Look At Possible Sonisphere 2012 Headliners (Sonisphere Feature)
While Download is currently leading the race in announcing their bands, Sonisphere has finally given fans a hint of what’s to come. We already know that their main competition will be hosting Black Sabbath, Metallica, Soundgarden, Machine Head and more, and, at present, we have no one for Knebworth’s rock onslaught.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Post-Hardcore: So, What is it and Where has it been? (Feature)
The mysterious yet surprisingly popular genre of rock music known by some as post-hardcore took an agreeable turn for the better last week as two of its most lauded saviours, At The Drive-In and Refused, made their long-awaited returns as they were both confirmed for this year’s Coachella Festival in California.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Sunday, 15 January 2012
Stereoboard Tour of the Week - Graham Coxon - Tickets Onsale Now
Let’s see – what has Graham Coxon been up to since 2009, when he released his most recent album ‘The Spinning Top’ and was heavily involved with Pete Doherty’s debut solo offering? As if you didn’t know, of course. Not only has it been three years since the guitarist brought out his seventh solo album, but also the same amount of time since he finally patched up differences with his old band Blur and, for the first time in 10 years, performed live with them for several long-awaited reunion shows including Glastonbury, T In The Park and the band’s huge headlining shows in Hyde Park.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 13 January 2012
The Biggest Band Brand: KISS (KISS Feature)
He had noted that Paul was less concerned with the products and wanted to be a credible musician, to which Gene fired back that credibility is fleeting, it can be gone the next day, but you can’t argue with the figures of a business. That’s exactly what they are: a business, a brand. They’re fantastic musicians – credible musicians in fact, but damn they’re fronting one of the best music brands in existence. Not only are they focussed on their music and on their fans, they’ve managed to make themselves a sustainable business alongside it.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 09 January 2012
