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.

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 28 May 2012

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.

Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

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