Fleetwood Mac Snatch Top Spot On Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

As their huge series of UK arena dates draws closer, Fleetwood Mac have clambered to the top of Stereoboard’s Hot Ticket Chart, shunting last week’s leader, Rod Stewart, into second position.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 20 September 2013

Let There Be Rock: Introducing The Glassguns

The gospel of success: thou shalt shed blood, sweat and tears. Hailing from the concrete jungle of Coventry, the Glassguns have been walking a treacherous road since 2010, and they’re only halfway to their destination.

Written by: Gemma-Louise Johnson | Date: Thursday, 19 September 2013

Joe Bonamassa: The Ultimate Guide To A Guitar Great

Don't you hate it when your friends are raving about a musician or band and you've no idea who or what they're talking about, making you feel tragically uncool in the process? It's likely that's happening right now when you hear the name Joe Bonamassa. 

Written by: Simon Ramsay | Date: Monday, 16 September 2013

Pop Matters: Introducing The Horn The Hunt

The Horn The Hunt aren't afraid to tell you that they play pop music, but the Leeds-based duo's new single, Black Fire, is a grand, ambitious song that stands a million miles removed from the confections that often clutter the radio waves and chart listings.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Friday, 13 September 2013

Rod Stewart Sails To The Top Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

With his arena dates now only a matter of days away, veteran rocker Rod Stewart has risen to the summit of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart. He's shoved aside Bring Me The Horizon, with the metalcore giants slipping five places to sixth.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 12 September 2013

Seconds Out: Stereoboard's Festival No.6 Playlist

Festival No.6 is all set to return this weekend, and once again there will be an intriguing collision as some of British music's finest bands take the stage in the bewitching surroundings of Portmeirion.

Written by: Sam Jones | Date: Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Beats Working: The Summer's Best Drum And Bass Picks

Dance music never really went away, but it seems that in recent times it's risen even further through the ranks, commanding arenas where it used to lay claim to dancefloors. We've welcomed a variety of new genres into the spotlight, we've seen a reemergence of house music and the birth of dubstep, but this month what we really love is a bit of good ol' drum and bass.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Bring Me The Horizon Blaze To Summit Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

Metalcore giants Bring Me The Horizon have smashed their way to the top of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart, sending last week's front-runners, Calvin Harris and Tiesto, scampering for cover down in second place.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 06 September 2013

Road Tested: Introducing Miss Vincent

Is there always something lurking behind a picket fence? If you're in leafy Guildford, then it might be Miss Vincent, a new four-piece who take their cues from Misfits, Alkaline Trio and other fine purveyors of schlock-fuelled pop-punk.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Thursday, 05 September 2013

Novocaine, Carrots And Clowns: Eels In Videos

Since emerging with 'Beautiful Freak', Mark Oliver Everett and Eels have remained one of the most consistently interesting bands to inhabit the small divide between indie, pop and rock. The band's enigmatic leader has penned beautiful songs about death, misery and depression, but many of them with a glint in his eye and a brief glance towards better days.

Written by: Sam Jones | Date: Tuesday, 03 September 2013

Birthday Bash: Stereoboard's Bestival Setlist

Bestival turns 10 this weekend, and to celebrate reaching double figures they've assembled quite a cast of characters on the guest list. 

Written by: Gavin Rees | Date: Monday, 02 September 2013

Calvin Harris And Tiesto Dominate Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

Swaggering to the top of the latest Stereoboard Hot Ticket Chart are Calvin Harris and Tiesto, the dance giants who will invade UK arenas in December for their ‘Greater Than’ tour. In their first week on sale the duo saw off late competition from Reading Festival, last week’s chart-topper and a fine affair that was headlined by Biffy Clyro, Green Day and Eminem over the course of the bank holiday weekend.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 30 August 2013

Playing With Feel: Introducing Henry Parker

It’s a well known phrase, “mighty oaks from little acorns grow”. For Henry Parker, who will release his new single, Red Fox, on September 15, an act of teenage bloody-mindedness laid the foundations or a future with guitar in hand.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Thursday, 29 August 2013

Rock 'N' Roll Star: The Evolution Of Frank Turner

Some transformations take you by surprise, but Frank Turner's evolution from frontman of Million Dead to arena star has been more of a slow burn. 

Written by: Sam Jones | Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Aggrobeat Goes On: Introducing Blood Sport

Pop quiz. Favourite aggrobeat band? It's Blood Sport, isn't it? The Sheffield natives have been making quite a name for themselves in recent months, with their angular fusion of African rhythms and post-punk noise setting feet tapping among fans of experimental music.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Sunday, 25 August 2013

Reading Festival Returns To Summit Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

After a week away from top spot, Reading Festival is once again at the summit of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart. This weekend's smorgasbord of alternative delights was briefly toppled by Avicii last week, with demand for the DJ's Glasgow and Belfast shows this week keeping him in second spot.

Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 23 August 2013

Starry Eyed: Stereoboard's Reading And Leeds Setlist

Reading and Leeds, you beautiful things. For the lucky few the August bank holiday will ring to the sounds of alternative music's finest, with nary a thought to washed out barbecues with the in-laws.

Written by: Sam Jones | Date: Tuesday, 20 August 2013

Stand Up, Punk: Introducing Drones

It used to be that playing fast and loud carried with it certain expectations. Punk was tied up with social commentary and political awareness, a musical field for those seeking to put their own stamp on their surroundings. Drones still think that way.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Friday, 16 August 2013

Avicii Lands At The Top Of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart

Dance superstar Avicii has toppled Reading Festival from the summit of Stereoboard's Hot Ticket Chart. The DJ will hit the UK for two August dates – in Glasgow and Belfast – and demand has surged as the clock ticks down. Reading has held firm in second spot though, with only a matter of weeks until the annual spectacular.

Written by: Huw Baines | Date: Thursday, 15 August 2013

The Stars Of A 40-Year-Old Virgin Records

In November, Virgin Records will celebrate its 40th Birthday with a series of events and gigs at Koko in Camden. Founded in 1972 by Richard Branson and his business partners, Virgin's first release followed a year later as Mike Oldfield's prog beast 'Tubular Bells' landed.

Written by: Sam Jones | Date: Wednesday, 14 August 2013