US Funkstress Janelle Monae Announces Koko London Gig & Tickets
Tour News
Thursday, 29 July 2010 Written by Stereoboard.com
US Funkstress Janelle Monae Announces Koko London Gig & Tickets

Janelle Monae has announced she will return to the UK in September to play an exclusive headline show at London’s Koko on September 8th.

Nothing short of a musical breath of fresh air, the Kansas City born funk-stress will showcase tracks from her critically acclaimed debut album, The ArchAndroid, released earlier this month. Having supported the likes of No Doubt, Paramore, Erykah Badu, and Of Montreal in the United States, Janelle Monae has built a reputation for an exceptional live performance and this was cemented and showcased brilliantly at her sold out Hoxton Bar & Kitchen gig.

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Jack Comes Alive Rocks Camden's Proud Galleries (Live Review)
Live Reviews
Thursday, 29 July 2010 Written by Matt Hamm
Jack Comes Alive Rocks Camden's Proud Galleries (Live Review)

Camden’s Proud Galleries were host to a brand new monthly event last night, as Who’s Jack Magazine held their very first live embodiment of the mag in Jack Comes Alive. In a rather genius spin for a Wednesday evening, the magazine came alive with bands, DJs, fashion shoots, dating games and gifts all who have featured in previous editions...cool huh?
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Texan Metal Band The Sword Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Tour News
Thursday, 29 July 2010 Written by Nigel Sachdev
Texan Metal Band The Sword Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets

Texan Heavy Metal band The Sword have confirmed a nine date UK & Ireland tour for later in the year.

One of the foundations of the metal revival of the past ten years, Austin TX's The Sword have released two flawless slabs of vintage heaviness on Kemado Records, toured the world with Metallica, and were honoured to grace the past three editions of Guitar Hero. This summer, the band casts its gaze to the stars for 'Warp Riders', their third full-length and their most ambitious effort to date. Hitting stores this August via Kemado Records, it is the band's first concept album and is fittingly grand in scope both lyrically and in terms of musical craftsmanship.
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Legendary New York Dolls Announce Newcastle Gig & Tickets
Tour News
Thursday, 29 July 2010 Written by Nigel Sachdev
Legendary New York Dolls Announce One-Off Newcastle Gig & Tickets

Following hot on the heels of the bands rapturously received concert at Koko in London in April 2010, and off the back of their critically acclaimed Todd Rundgren produced studio album 'Cause I Sez So', the legendary New York Dolls will play the Cluny in Newcastle on Saturday 4th September.
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Sonisphere 2010: UK's Largest Metal Festival Only Hours Away
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 Written by Jon Stickler
Sonisphere 2010: UK's Largest Metal Festival Only Hours Away

The roaming juggernaught that is Sonisphere Festival kicks-off for its second year running in the UK this weekend, bringing with it a stunning cast of some of the biggest names in heavy–metal.
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Manics 'Awe-Inspired' By Former Guns N' Roses Bassist Duff McKagan
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Jon Stickler
Manics 'Awe-Inspired' By Former Guns N' Roses Bassist Duff McKagan

Manic Street Preacher James Dean Bradfield has talked about his joy of playing alongside ex-Guns N’ Roses bass player Duff McKagan on their new album.
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Damon Albarn Blames 'Human Interaction' For Poor Gorillaz Glasto Show
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Jon Stickler
Damon Albarn Blames 'Human Interaction' For Poor Gorillaz Glasto Show

Gorillaz man Damon Albarn has spoken out about his band’s headline performance at last month’s 40th anniversary Glastonbury festival, admitting that they failed to entertain as well as they could’ve.
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AC/DC 'Black Ice' Tour Is 2nd Highest Of All Time
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Jon Stickler
AC/DC 'Black Ice' Tour Is 2nd Highest Of All Time

According to the US Billboard’s Mid-Year Tour Charts rock legends AC/DC are this year’s highest grossing live act so far, banking over $118 million during the past six months of touring.

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The Temper Trap Wont Rush Into Second Album
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Jon Stickler
The Temper Trap Wont Rush Into Second Album

Australian epic-indie band The Temper Trap will hope their fans know good things come to those who wait having announced their second album “is still way off in the distance.”
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Vampire Weekend Cover Model Responds To Court Battle
Music News
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Jon Stickler
Vampire Weekend Cover Model Responds To Court Battle

The legal battle over Vampire Weekend’s ‘Contra’ album cover art still rages on, with cover model Ann Kirsten Kennis now giving her side of the dispute.
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Losers To Release New Single 'Sirenna (Today We See Colour)' in September
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Stereoboard.com
Losers To Release New Single 'Sirenna (Today We See Colour)' in September

Losers have announced details of their new single, 'Sirenna (Today We See Colour)', which is released on September 6th and set to be become the dance anthem of the summer.

It's gloriously uplifting vocal and synth hook has already been wowing many a festival audience this summer including Latitude, Secret Garden Party and Lovebox to name a few.
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Life As An Unsigned Band Part 3 - The Sound Engineers (FEATURE)
Features
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Daniel Lynch
Life As An Unsigned Band Part 3 - The Sound Engineers (FEATURE)

So far we’ve seen how bands form, practice, get gigs and release music (PART 1) and how promoters work in their jobs of organising gigs, recruiting bands and advertising the show (PART 2). However, there are people working almost behind the scenes who are integral to this whole process.

This section will explore the role of the sound engineer. For anybody who doesn’t know, this is the guy who, at a gig, painstakingly mics up every single instrument, drum and voice, and balances all the volumes so that the listener can hear as much as possible with optimum clarity.
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Alexisonfire Unveil November 2010 UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Tour News
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Nigel Sachdev
Alexisonfire Unveil November 2010 UK Tour Dates & Tickets

Canadian noise merchants Alexisonfire have announced they will return to the UK for a string of headline shows in November.

The post-hardcore mob have been busy playing European festivals over the last couple of months and are now gearing up to take Australia and Japan by storm prior to these headline shows. The UK dates will be directly preceded by a handful of European performances.
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Its Grim Up North - Why Is It So Hard For Unsigned Northern Acts To Make It?
Features
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Adam Simpson
Its Grim Up North - Why Is It So Hard For Unsigned Northern Acts To Make It?

Being an unsigned band is not an easy task. Financial issues, working around full time jobs and studying, or just getting a gig. The list of problems are endless and groups often have to do everything themselves. Management, promotion, photography, web sites, whilst still trying to play and write good music.

And all this comes with no guarantees, even the fact that you are a fantastic group, with a good fan base and a huge online following means nothing. Getting that elusive record deal is a lottery and only a few lucky ones ever receive the winning ticket.
A quick look at MySpace will reveal the vast number of unsigned acts out there all aiming for the same goal and a huge number of these groups are pretty good.

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Rock Supergroup Black Country Communion Announce Debut Album Release Details
Music News
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Nigel Sachdev
Rock Supergroup Black Country Communion Announce Debut Album Release Details

Black Country Communion, the Anglo/American rock supergroup comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham , Derek Sherinian and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, have confirmed the release date and tracklisting for their highly anticipated debut album 'Black Country'.

The album will be released by Mascot Records in the UK and the rest of Europe on Monday September 20th, followed by a North American release through J&R Adventures on Tuesday September 21st.
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Pete Lawrie To Release 'All That We Keep' EP in August
Music News
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Stereoboard.com
Pete Lawrie To Release 'All That We Keep' EP in August

Pete Lawrie has unveiled the brand new video for 'All That We Keep', the title track from his new EP, which is released on the 16th August through Island Records.

Having played a sold-out show at The Social last week, Pete Lawrie (and his trademark husky growl) continues to win fans over to his unique brand of soulful folk rock - which has seen comparisons to everyone from Ray LaMontagne to Tom Waits.

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British Rock Band 22-20s Announce UK Tour & Ticket Details
Tour News
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Nigel Sachdev
British Rock Band 22-20s Announce UK Tour & Ticket Details

22-20s have announced an eight date headline UK tour for this October, kicking off in Manchester on October 12th stopping off in 7 other major English cities.

22-20s are a British rock band, originally formed in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, who disintegrated scarcely two years after their acclaimed 2004 self titled debut LP. In 2008, a reconstituted version of the band reformed around the founding nucleus of singer/guitarist Martin Trimble, bassist Glen Bartup and drummer James Irving, adding Dan Hare on guitar and backing vocals.
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3OH!3 Announce Autumn UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Tour News
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Written by Stereoboard.com
3OH!3 Announce Autumn UK Tour Dates & Tickets

3OH!3, everyone's favourite party starters from Boulder Colorado, have announced a UK tour which kicks off on September 25th in Bristol and includes a date at London's Koko on September 29th. The duo are also set to release a brand new single, 'Double Vision', on September 27 through Photo Finish / Asylum Records.

Taken from the top 20 album 'Streets Of Gold', 'Double Vision' follows their current hit single 'My First Kiss (Feat. Ke$ha)' which is enjoying its third week inside the top ten. The album also features the massive smash hit singles 'Starstrukk (Feat. Katy Perry)' and 'Don't Trust Me'.
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Seasick Steve Speaks Out About Popularity And Instruments
Music News
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 Written by Jon Stickler
Seasick Steve Speaks Out About Popularity And Instruments

Beardy blues maeastro Seasick Steve has been speaking about his rise in popularity as well the secret behind playing those unique instruments.
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Love Parade Cancelled Permanently - German Police Launch Investigations
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 Written by Jon Stickler
Love Parade Cancelled Permanently - German Police Launch Investigations Into Stampede Deaths

Organisers of the German dance festival Love Parade have vowed to cancel the event permanently, following the lethal stampede that caused the deaths of 19 people as well as injuries to over 340 people.
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