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Saint Etienne Announce Trio of UK Shows & Ticket Details
Saint Etienne, chroniclers of London life and titans of 90s electropop, are to play three shows in December under the banner Thank Christ It's Christmas. Since last year's London Conversations compilation won five star reviews across the board, their catalogue has been re-issued in deluxe editions to great acclaim: expect to hear highlights from 1991's 'Foxbase Alpha' to 2005's Tales From Turnpike House' (which is due for a bonus-heavy re-package in October).
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Guns N' Roses Announce 2nd London O2 Arena Gig, Tour Support & Ticket Details
Due to phenomenal demand which saw their first date at the O2 Arena sell out, Guns N' Roses have added an extra date to their highly anticipated first UK tour in four years on 14 October 2010 at the O2 Arena. Tickets for this newly added show are available on Friday 27 August. Click here to buy Guns N' Roses tickets at Stereoboard.com. Joining Guns N Roses for the UK leg of their Chinese Democracy tour is rock legend Sebastian Bach. As the former lead singer of American heavy metal band 'Skid Row, Sebastian Bach had success throughout the 1980s and 1990s before embarking on his own solo career which saw the release of his debut album Bring 'Em Bach Alive'.
Professor Green Confirms London SBE Christmas Gig & Tickets
Professor Green has confirmed a very special Christmas show at London's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Wednesday 15th December. You can also catch him on tour throughout October. Hackney boy Professor Green also cements his leap from one of the underground's finest talents to bona fide mainstream star with the single release of 'Monster' on October 3rd through Virgin Records. Taken from his hugely-acclaimed album 'Alive Till I'm Dead', 'Monster' sees Green energising this slice of futuristic pop with his inimitable twisted lyrical musings. Remixes come courtesy of Plastician, T.E.E.D, Camo + Krooked and Doman + Gooding.
More Acts Added To Heroes Concert @ Twickenham Lineup & Tickets
Five more big name acts have been added to the Heroes Concert line up taking place in London next month. Anyone lucky enough to have a ticket will now also see Katherine Jenkins, Enrique Iglesias, The Wanted, Alesha Dixon and Britain's Got Talent winners Spelbound at the event, due to be broadcast live from the stadium on BBC One. Unless you've been hiding underneath a rock for the past couple of weeks, you'll know about the epic event that is the Heroes Concert, taking place at Twickenham Stadium on September 12th in support of Help For Heroes.
UK Grime Music Collective Roll Deep Confirm 2011 UK Tour & Tickets
Urban music award-winners Roll Deep, the crew who kick-started the careers of both Dizzee Rascal and Wiley, have announced a UK tour for early 2011.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 24 August 2010
US Singer-Songwriter Lissie Announces Second 2010 UK Tour For December & Tickets
Critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter Lissie has announced she will quickly follow-up her forthcoming sold-out October tour with another UK tour in December.
Bell X1 Announce December European Acoustic Tour & Tickets
Bell X1 have announced a series of intimate acoustic shows in some of their favourite cities throughout Europe this December. Following their almost fully sold out acoustic tours of North America in October and Ireland in November, the band will head to London, Paris, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Hamburg & Berlin. They will play material that spans the entire catalogue as well as introduce material from a new album - due out globally in Spring 2011.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Stereophonics Confirm Two 'Classic Album' London Shows & Tickets
Having just played a storming support slot for Kings of Leon at last weekend V Festival, Welsh rockers Stereophonics have announced two special “classic album” shows for London this October.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 August 2010
Faithless Announce Winter UK Tour Dates & Tickets
After a summer full of acclaimed festival appearances, which will be concluded at this weekend's V Festival, Faithless have announced a nine date arena tour for December. Starting at Bournemouth International Centre on Tuesday 30th November, the tour will finish with a huge show at London's The O2 Arena on Saturday 11th December. With the full force of a band as hungry as when they set out fifteen years ago (before they'd racked up 10 million record sales), Faithless released new album 'The Dance' earlier this year on their own label Nate's Tunes.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Friday, 20 August 2010
Gym Class Heroes Frontman Travie McCoy Unveils Solo UK Tour & Tickets
Gym Class Heroes front man Travie McCoy will play his debut solo tour here in the UK this October. The New York State native, whose smash hit single 'Billionaire' recently stormed the singles chart at number 2 (selling more than 50k in its first week), will head to Birmingham to kick-off the tour. He then plays four dates in Oxford, Manchester, Glasgow and London. His second single, 'We'll Be Alright' will also be released on October 18 via Atlantic/Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen. This is the second track to be lifted from the critically acclaimed debut solo album, 'LAZARUS', out now.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 20 August 2010
Monarchy Announce XOYO London Show & Ticket Details
Monarchy will be following up their stellar first UK show with a new live gig at XOYO, the new Shoreditch venue in London. The recent Electrowerkz show was jaw-dropping, the work of a band playing in a different universe. It's shaping up to be quite a year for Monarchy. Already they have been the first to broadcast a show live into space when they played a planetarium in Florida.
Karnivool Return To The UK For Winter Tour & Tickets
Australian alternative-rock quintet Karnivool have announced a series of shows for the UK this December.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 18 August 2010
The Bees To Support Paul Weller On Forthcoming UK Tour
Making their way to back to the live stage, psych-pop group The Bees are to support the modfather Paul Weller on his upcoming UK tour.
Hip-Hop Legends Public Enemy Reform - Announce London Gig & Tickets
Seminal Hip-Hop group, Public Enemy are to play London with their original line up on 14th November at the indigO2 venue at The o2. The 3 original members of the group; Chuck D, Flavor Flav, and Professor Griff, along with security taskforce S1W (Brother Mike, James Bomb, Pop Diesel) and DJ Lord will be performing live for one night only, bringing the noise and reminding us how they changed pop culture forever - This promises to be one of the most talked about shows to take place in London in years. Public Enemy exploded onto the scene in the mid 80's with hits such as 'Don't Believe The Hype' and of course, the track regarded as one of the most popular and influential songs in hip hop history, 'Fight The Power'.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Chase & Status Confirm Winter UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Fresh from their huge tour supporting their second album earlier this year, London electronic production duo Chase & Status have announced another UK tour for later this year in November.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Kele Okereke Reveals Solo UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Kele Okereke, former singer with Bloc Party, has announced details of a lengthy UK tour set to take place this Winter.
Jimmy Eat World Announce UK Tour & Ticket Details
American pop-punk quartet Jimmy Eat World have confirmed a list of UK dates as part of their European tour this winter.
Caitlin Rose Announces UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Caitlin Rose released her debut album ‘Own Side Now’ last week to much excitement, achieving albums of the week in The Sunday Times, The Independent, Independent on Sunday and The Evening Standard, as well as top marks in everywhere from the NME to The Sun and Uncut. Things are kicking off for her on the radio as well, with sessions for Bob Harris on Radio 2 and Marc Riley’s BBC 6 Music show. ‘Shanghai Cigarettes’ with Rayland Baxter on shared vocals serves as another fine example amongst many of Caitlin Rose displaying her joyful wit alongside honky tonk vibes which The Independent compared to some of country music’s greats; “with the wild-child bravura of the Cash/Carter dynasty, her kick-ass band spitting the fluid guitar licks across the motorvating groove with the panache of The Flying Burrito Brothers in their prime”. No less!
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Acclaimed German Pianist/Composer Hauschka Announces UK Tour
Hauschka’s striking third album sees the pianist / composer making ambitious advances on his critically-acclaimed previous work. Stepping out from his established niche as a gifted and engaging ‘prepared’ piano player, he boldly extends his repertoire, resetting his music within a rich orchestral score. Nine of the album’s twelve tracks feature a 12-piece string and wind ensemble from San Francisco’s Magik*Magik Orchestra, alongside Volker Bertelmann’s own prepared piano. Dynamic, brimming with character and colour, ‘Foreign Landscapes’ retains its author’s distictive musical voice and leads the listener through a beautifully balanced collection, moving from delicate solo piano lyricism to a propulsive, robust minimalism.
Shout Out Louds Announce UK Shows To Support New Album 'Work'
Shout Out Louds are back at work. They've had some time off. A six month break to regroup, see other things, places and people. Bebban did so in Los Angeles and Adam in Melbourne. Carl, Ted and Eric remained in Stockholm. And when they got together again they knew that this is what they do, and that this is what they will continue to do. Adam wrote many songs whilst in Melbourne, in a tiny room, with a little synthesizer, an acoustic guitar and Garageband on his laptop. He passed them on to the others who listened closely from their corners of the world, questioning and challenging him – like a good band should – until the songs that make up 'Work' had all passed the test, made the cut and lived to tell the story...
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Tuesday, 17 August 2010
The Wombats Announce Intimate UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Renowned as one of Britain's most exciting live bands, The Wombats are poised to storm back to the live arena with an intimate run of dates which will represent their first full UK tour since November 2008. The shows will follow the September 27th release of their new single 'Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)' that recently received its world premiere on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show. Their eagerly anticipated second album, title to be confirmed, will be released towards the end of the year.
Brit Award Winners McFly Unveil Intimate UK Tour Dates & Ticket Details
Brit Award winning pop band McFly have announced an intimate UK tour for this October to announce their comeback. The new single 'Party Girl' is released on September 6th. The track is taken from McFly's upcoming fifth studio album 'Super City', which is out in October to co-incide with the low key shows.
Australian Band The Amity Affliction To Support Asking Alexandria on UK Tour
Aussie band The Amity Affliction have used a hard working touring ethic to become one of the biggest independent bands in their homeland, and will be supporting Asking Alexandria on their upcoming UK tour this December. This year alone, The Amity Affliction have graced the front cover of BLUNT magazine (Australia's Kerrang!) twice already - among others, sold out national tours in venues over 2000 capacity, became the number 1 most played band on Myspace (over the well respected Parkway Drive) and when second full length album 'Youngbloods' was released it debuted at number 6 in the ARIA shocking the mainstream Australian media and solidifying the band as the unlikely cover stars of it's magazine world.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
The Midnight Beast Announce Autumn UK Tour & Tickets
The Midnight Beast have announced their first ever headline UK tour and will be hitting the road this October for a six date jaunt. Following the release of their official debut single 'Booty Call' on September 13th and a summer full of festival frenzy which has so far seen the boys play to packed out tents at Latitude, Skyfest, Relentless Boardmasters and the main stage at Lovebox, not to mention their upcoming dates at Reading and Leeds, the band have decided to storm the stage as the headline act with their very own tour.
Matt Goss Brings Vegas Show To London & Ticket Details
Matt Goss is set to wow audiences this side of the Atlantic when he brings his smash hit 'Matt Goss Live' show to the UK for the very first time fresh from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Dubbed "The Hottest Vegas Act." by the LA Times, Matt Goss recently exploded back onto the music scene as a solo act, headlining at Caesars Palace with a Robin Antin (PussycatDoll's creator) produced show 'Matt Goss Live' alongside his worldwide album release, "Gossy" (which spawned the hit 'Evil' which reached top chart success in 15 countries worldwide).
Arcade Fire Tickets Released For Additional O2 Arena Gig
Canadian band Arcade Fire have announced a second show at London’s O2 Arena on Thursday December 2nd, after standing tickets for the first show sold out within about 30 minutes this morning. The huge London shows will be followed by dates in Dublin, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow and an already sold out date in Manchester. Arcade Fire will be supported by Devendra Banhart.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 13 August 2010
Sum 41, The Black Pacific, Riverboat Gamblers And Veara Confirmed For Eastpak Antidote Tour 2010
The Eastpak Antidote Tour is preparing to rock the UK once again this October and November, bringing to the stage a line up of four of today’s top ranking punk rock bands.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 12 August 2010
Tim Robbins & The Rogues Gallery Band Announce UK Tour & Tickets
Tim Robbins is set to embark on his first ever European tour - including dates in the UK and Ireland - hitting the road with the Rogues Gallery Band. Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band's eponymously titled, Hal Willner produced debut album is due for release on September 27th - a labour of love for the actor and director, which has been realised in an impressive collection of rousing, raggle-taggle gypsy Americana and story telling songs.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 12 August 2010
Emily Jane White Announces UK Tour
Emily Jane White, confirms a UK tour in September, following the release of her second album, Victorian America, this summer. Emily Jane White continues to write sad songs by her own admission, stating. “I don’t write happy music. I’m drawn to writing sad songs. Reflective, contemplative songs. I truly believe that that’s my job. It’s not my job to create happy music. I’m okay with that.”
Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Thursday, 12 August 2010
Jedward Confirm UK Tour Dates & Ticket Details
Hide the sugar! Twins John and Edward Grimes, otherwise known as Jedward, are coming to a city near you having just announced a new UK tour for November.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Confirms First UK Tour In Three Years & Tickets
Pop singer and songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced a full UK winter tour.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 11 August 2010
The Bees Announce Details Of New Album And London Headline Show & Tickets
Isle of Wight band The Bees will play their first London headline show in three years next month, with the group announcing they will play the historic Bush Hall on September 15th.
Everything Everything Announce UK Autumn Tour & Tickets
Everything Everything, described as one of Manchester’s most unique sounding bands, have revealed a series of dates for a UK tour this autumn.
Paradise Lost, Black Spiders, Jettblack and Revoker Added To Ozzfest 2010 Line-Up
Paradise Lost, Black Spiders, Jettblack and Revoker have all been added to the bill for Ozzfest 2010.
Asia Reform As Original Line-Up For New Winter UK Tour & Tickets
Following Asia’s fantastic performance to 8,000 people on London’s High Voltage Prog Stage last month, the band has now announced four UK tour dates for December.
Toto's Steve Lukather Announces New Solo Album & UK Tour Dates
Guitarist, vocalist, composer, producer and arranger, Steve Lukather is set to release his new solo album 'All's Well That Ends Well' on Monday 11th October 2010, and will embark on a mini UK tour in November. The founding member of 70's rock act Toto, Lukather will showcase his innate feel for rock and jazz guitar music, along with his song writing talents. The new album is laden with extraordinary guitar playing performed across some of the best and most emotional songs of Steve's career.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Monday, 09 August 2010
Arcade Fire Reveal December 2010 UK Arena Tour Dates & Tickets
Arcade Fire are set to end their year in the UK after announcing a five date arena tour across the country for December 2010. Arcade Fire Ticket details are below. The critically acclaimed Canadian group have confirmed they are set to play a huge show at London's O2 Arena on December 1st, followed by dates across the UK in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester and Glasgow during the month.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 09 August 2010
Silver Columns & James Yuill Reveal Co-Headline UK Tour & Tickets
Silver Columns and James Yuill, both signed to Moshi Moshi Records, have revealed details of a co-headline tour for later on in the year. Having released and worked with many of today's most exciting indie/alternative acts, it's fair to say that Moshi Moshi have built up an impressive empire of talent over recent years. With their consistently good, inventive and at times thrilling musical output, they've become a hub for quality - and in James Yuill and Silver Columns they present two of their finest.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Friday, 06 August 2010
Apocalyptica Announce Details Of Three UK Shows & Tickets
Fresh from their performance at last weekend’s UK Sonisphere festival, Finnish group Apocalyptica – perhaps the only band to headbang whilst playing cello - have announced a three-date tour of the UK for November.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 05 August 2010
Vampire Weekend Add Second London Alexandra Palace Show To UK Tour & Tickets
Due to popular public demand, Vampire Weekend have announced a second night at London's Alexandra Palace on 3rd December 2010 after their 2nd December show at the venue sold out. Meanwhile, Vampire Weekend are pleased to announce that Ratatat will open for them at all the UK shows. They will also be joined by special guest Laura Marling on 2nd December and Janelle Monae on 3rd December.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Thursday, 05 August 2010
We Have Band Unveil Headline UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Emerging indie stars We Have Band have announced details of their headline UK tour for later this year. Kicking off in Manchester on November 25th, We Have Band will play six shows nationwide concluding in Brighton on December 4th. Having started the year by adding the finishing touches to their brilliant debut album 'WHB', the guys then went on to see it released in April to a critical celebration and have since been on a seemingly nonstop global live schedule. With some hugely successful festival appearances at Glastonbury, Lovebox, Parklife and 1234 Festival already this summer, it's fair to say that the band are enjoying a very special year so far.
Robert Plant Adds Three New Dates To October UK Tour & Tickets
Robert Plant has revealed that three additional shows have been added to his forthcoming 'Band Of Joy' tour of the UK this October due to popular demand. Plant will be now be appearing at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Oct 18th, Gateshead's Sage on Oct 20th and Liverpool's Olympia on Oct 21st. These gigs will follow a one-off London appearance at the Forum on September 2nd and precede three previously announced shows for October taking place in Cardiff, Birmingham and Manchester.
Disturbed, Papa Roach, Buckcherry & More Confirmed For Taste Of Chaos 2010 & Tickets
Rockstar’s Taste Of Chaos tour will be storming through the UK once again this December. Now into its sixth year, the 2010 line up is one of the most exciting yet with performances confirmed from Disturbed, Papa Roach, Buckcherry and Halestorm.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 04 August 2010
Stephen Fry Announces Shows For 'My Autobiography Part II Live!' & Tickets
National Treasure Stephen Fry has announced details of two live shows for next month, with the actor, writer, director, journalist, comedian and television presenter performing in Oxford on September 18th and again in London on September 20th.
US Punk-Rock Trio Screaming Females Announce Autumn UK Tour Dates
US punk rock act Screaming Females have revealed details of their debut UK tour for the Autumn, taking in five live shows, including a show at The Luminaire in London on October 27th. The hard working band, hailing from New Jersey, toured relentlessly in support of their critically acclaimed third album 'Power Move' in 2009. Their commitment landed them spots opening for Dinosaur Jr., Throwing Muses, and Jay Reatard, plus dates touring with Arctic Monkeys and the Dead Weather.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Wednesday, 04 August 2010
Local Natives Announce New Single Details, UK Tour Dates & Tickets
L.A. based indie rock band Local Natives will return to the UK & Ireland later this year, having announced a nationwide November tour. Having sold out London's Shepherd's Bush Empire and being hailed by The Independent as the number one band to have seen at Glastonbury 2010, Local Natives will release their glorious new single 'Wide Eyes' shortly after debuting at this years Reading & Leeds Festival.
Ubercool French Duo Housse De Racket Announce London Gig & Ticket Details
Spectacular French duo, Housse De Racket, have announced they will play an exclusive headline show at The Lexington, London on Thursday 12th August. Showcasing their signature Gallic soul-fused electro funkpop, which has already found fans in none other than Kanye West - who slapped his praise and support on them via his official blog - Alex Metric, Metronomy and The Rapture, to name a few, the show promises to be a sensational affair as the stage becomes a court of play for sun visor-wearing Pierre and Victor.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Wednesday, 04 August 2010
Rock'N'Roll Sensations The Baseballs Reveal October Tour Dates & Tickets
Three certified, out-and-out rock'n'roll singers complete with rockabilly forelocks happened to meet in a tea room in a typical heavy metal rehearsal bunker in Berlin. They recognise each other based on their common hairstyle, start jamming and form a band whose debut album lands in shops across the country a little later. Sounds far-fetched? But it's true. Now after some blistering festival appearances they have announced their own headline UK Tour in the autumn. By mistake, Sam wanted to audition for a cover band and made his way from southern Germany to Berlin. Digger lived in Cologne, but was visiting his big sister and helping out in his brother-in-law's band. And Basti lived in Berlin anyway. It must have been Fate. This was a new evolution of the musical heritage of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly & Co.: "Voc'n'Roll" was born and The Baseballs at the same time.
Placebo Announce London Brixton Academy Gig & Ticket Details
After thirteen years, six studio albums, 11 million album sales, breakdowns, clean ups and the dizzy swell of global success Placebo are back in the UK for a special one off show at London's O2 Academy Brixton on Monday 27th September to celebrate the release of the 'Battle For The Sun: Redux Edition' which is released on the same day! Still brimming with new and vibrant ideas - Molko and Olsdal returned to the form of one-on-one writing that had started the band back in 1994. By the summer of 2008 they'd amassed eighteen new songs, the freshest material they'd ever taken into the studio. They'd also amassed a new young drummer, 22-year-old Californian Steve Forrest, whom they first spotted playing with one of their US support bands Evaline in 2006.
Grime Artist Wiley Announces Autumn UK 'The Elusive Tour' & Tickets
Grime artist Wiley has revealed details of his upcoming UK 'The Elusive Tour' for October and November 2010. Wiley will be supported on tour by JME (Boy Better Know), Fugative, RD aka Ruff Diamondz and the rest of the A-List team. Despite a career that spans more than 15 years, 9 mixtapes and 4 albums, this will be Wiley's very first foray into UK-wide live touring. Dubbed the 'Godfather of Grime', Wiley was one of the first MC's to give the genre its name and is one of the scene's most innovative artists to date.
