Stereoboard Chat To Britain's Got Talent Star Sam Kelly About The Release Of His Debut Album

Not even a year after he made an appearance on Simon Cowell’s quest to find talent, Sam Kelly is living, breathing proof that yes, Britain has got some. In one intimate Swindon gig he has quashed any potential naysayer and has maintained the form that brought him so much attention. Over a beer, Stereoboard sat down and talked strategy for the future, music taste, debut album and more.

Written by: Josh Adams | Date: Tuesday, 02 October 2012

Stereoboard Look At Some Of The Most Famous Public Rants By Artists (Green Day, Axl Rose)

Last week, the internet was rife with speculation and conversation surrounding Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong following his outburst at IHeartRadio festival. The band found their set cut by 20 minutes without warning to allow more time for Usher. Upon hearing the band only had one minute left, Billie Joe launched into a well documented, expletive-packed rant.

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 01 October 2012

Stereoboard Talk To Papa Roach About New Album 'The Connection' (Papa Roach Interview)

Papa Roach are a band who wear their hearts on their sleeves. Aside from the addictive side of their music, the sheer honesty they've maintained throughout their career makes them relatable and 'The Connection', their new record, proves no different.

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 01 October 2012

Artists Voice Their Opinion On Downloading Music (Illegal Downloading Feature)

Illegal downloading is an issue that's plagued the music industry for years, growing rapidly as technology advanced. Though millions worldwide choose to acquire their music at the click of a button, there are serious moves to eradicate the issue through clamp downs in the law - an estimated date appears to be 2014. What methods the government use to crack down on this are yet to be seen, whether or not they will succeed in this endeavour is debatable, but what do those behind the music - the bands, the artists - make of the issue at hand?

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 01 October 2012

Stereoboard Speak To Lower Than Atlantis About Their New October UK Tour & New Album 'Changing Tune'

On the eve of the release of their third full length studio album: 'Changing Tune', Ben Sansom, lead guitarist of aspiring Watford rockers, Lower Than Atlantis, spared us some time to answer questions about their forthcoming UK tour, life in the band and the incredible fortune they have enjoyed so far this year.

Written by: Owen Sheppard | Date: Monday, 01 October 2012

Early Festival Line-Up Announcements (Download Festival Feature)

Speaking from a student’s perspective, I – at least – rank festival season as something that falls at the end of one year and before the kick back to reality as you return to University. Initial announcements rear their heads towards the end of the first semester, i.e. just in time to acquire a ticket to said festival as a Christmas present.

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Friday, 28 September 2012

Win A Copy Of Octane And DLR's Brand New Debut Album 'Method In The Madness' (Competition)

Octane and DLR - Chris and Jay - are two names that have taken the drum and bass world by storm in the past two years, earning their debut release in 2010 - and featuring on three deck legend Andy C’s fifth installment of the seminal Nightlife series the same year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012

Tour Of The Week - Florence And The Machine - Tickets On Sale Now

Florence And The Machine are to hit the road again this winter, having confirmed a string of live dates for early December. Florence And The Machine Tickets are ON SALE NOW.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 17 September 2012

Stereoboard Talk To Dan Le Sac About His Recently Released Solo Album 'Space Between The Words'

Ten minutes chatting to the pro producer, behemoth of beats and generally pleasant guy to talk to, Daniel Stephens a.k.a. Dan le Sac. Dan is mainly known for his work as half of Dan le Sac V. Scroobius Pip, the guy who makes the music for Pip to put words to but has now (well as of the ninth of July this year) released a solo album. We started off talking about the album 'Space Between The Words'.

Written by: Luke Bailey | Date: Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Tour Of The Week - The Killers - Tickets On Sale Now

The Killers have announced their first UK tour in four years. The Las Vegas group, whose hotly-anticipated fourth studio album, 'Battle Born', is released on September 17th, will play shows starting in Glasgow on 26th October and ending with two nights at London’s 02 Arena. The Killers Tickets are ON SALE NOW.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 07 September 2012

Metal Music: Why Is It Still A Scapegoat? (Marilyn Manson, Rammstein Feature)

It's not uncommon to flick on the news nowadays and find some form of violence being reported on. That in itself is a shame, and it's a scary fact, but what is often being brought into the equation is music, and more often than not (that's being generous), it's being portrayed negatively. But why is this still happening?

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Thursday, 30 August 2012

Soul Britannia (Beverley Knight, Joss Stone, Michael Kiwanuka, Dionne Bromfield Feature)

Since borrowing and evolving from the original African-American experience, pinching it’s favourites from blues, jazz and gospel, over 50 years on from it’s inception – and Britain proves it’s still got an appetite for not only producing – but consuming Soul in colossal quantities.

Written by: Josh Adams | Date: Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Stereoboard Talks To Daniel O’Sullivan (Mothlite, Ulver & More) About His Many Projects

Someone really doesn’t want me to talk to Daniel O’Sullivan. I’ve tried to get him on the phone three times now and each time the signal has cut out. Fourth time lucky, the 32-year-old multi-instrumentalist calls me back and everything seems to be going according to plan. “Let’s keep our fingers crossed”, O’Sullivan suggests before we begin talking about his most recent released venture, the new album by his Mothlite project.

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Stereoboard Look At The Secret Sets Of The Reading And Leeds Festivals

Usually, the biggest bands you'll find at festivals are nestled snugly (and rightfully) at the top of the bill. As the line-up is gradually revealed, more mammoth names join the fold, but then - just to keep fans on their toes - sometimes there are secrets lurking, too exciting for the poster.

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Friday, 24 August 2012

Stereoboard Look At The History Of This Weekend's Reading And Leeds Festivals

Year in and year out, Reading and Leeds Festival signals the end of what many music lovers spend months waiting for: summer's festival season. While there are some others doused throughout September onwards, the final weekend in August always brings out massive names to see summer off with a bang, and 2012 is no different. This year plays host to names including The Cure, Foo Fighters, Florence and the Machine and the Black Keys, but what about the history of the festival?

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Stereoboard Recommendations For The Reading And Leeds Festival Line-Up 2012

Year in and year out, Reading and Leeds Festivals signify the end of festival season, the end of summer and the jolt back to reality for many students. As each year brings in big names for thousands to enjoy, 2012 has proven no different with the likes of The Cure, Florence and the Machine, Foo Fighters, Paramore and Kasabian all sitting neatly at the top of the bill.

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 20 August 2012

Scissor Sisters Perform On New York Rooftop For Paco Rabanne "Black XS Excessive Session"

On 9th July 2012, myself and seven lucky bloggers from Europe and the US had the amazing opportunity to attend one of the most sensational live music events I have ever experienced.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

Stereoboard Talk To Sucioperro Drummer Fergus Munro Following The Unveiling Of Fourth Album 'Fused'

With the band having recently unveiled fourth album 'Fused', Stereoboard took the opportunity to have a chat with Sucioperro drummer Fergus Munro…

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Friday, 17 August 2012

Tour Of The Week - Keane - Tickets On Sale Now

Following the release of latest album 'Strangeland', as well as a run of shows in June, Keane are to tour the UK this autumn. Keane Tickets are ON SALE NOW.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Stereoboard Talk To Rising UK Metallers While She Sleeps Ahead Of The Release Of Their New Album

Stereoboard caught up with While She Sleeps guitarist Sean Long to discuss the band’s new record, the awesome 'This is the Six'...

Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Friday, 10 August 2012