James Blunt Tops Stereoboard's Poll of Top 10 Most Loathed Artists

Ever since August, when everyone was shouting about Axl Rose and his famous lack of punctuality – as displayed with the usual amount of arrogance at Reading and Leeds – we haven’t been feeling the love here at Stereoboard. In fact, it’s been quite the opposite. So last week, we asked you to come up with the person you dislike the most in music and we’ve been waiting with bated breath for the results to come in. Will it be Axl? Or maybe Liam? Or possibly even one of the countless “musical” delights that Simon Cowell and his X Factor have kindly unleashed on the world?

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 04 November 2010

Foo Fighters - Stereoboard Tour of The Week (Feature)

One year on from the Them Crooked Vultures album and, with no sign of a follow-up in sight, the three supergroup members are getting back to their usual routines. Following the performances by Queens of the Stone Age at Reading and Leeds this summer, Dave Grohl is seemingly following his occasional bandmate’s lead and re-joining his main group as frontman. The few months spent at the back of the stage have obviously taken their toll and now he is taking up his guitar to reclaim his rightful place at the microphone.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 02 November 2010

Stereoboard’s Weekly Roundup - Katy Perry, Kings of Leon, Usher +

Welcome to the weekly Stereoboard roundup! Each week, we’ll be taking a look at the bands and artists that you’ve been reading about and buying tickets for over the past few days. We’ll check out each of these acts to find out why they’ve been causing so much excitement and we’ll also give you the news on what else they’ve been up to.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Friday, 29 October 2010

Lil Wayne: Proof That You Can’t Spell RAP STAR Without P, R, A, and T (Feature)

You know what? I’m the best Tiddlywinks player in the world...Bitch. Yeah, I know you didn’t ask, but I thought you just needed to know. I could flick you so hard I’ll make your grandkids dizzy. Yeah, and what? I’m into the cup faster than Mel Gibson at an open bar. So what you gonna do about it?

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Friday, 22 October 2010

Still a Feisty Pain in the Arse... Skunk Anansie Talk to Stereoboard

Most would agree that there has been no shortage of band reunions within the past couple of years – some were long-awaited, while others were long-forgotten. Even more recently, a number of fondly-remembered ‘90s Brit rock acts have added themselves to the ever-growing list – Cast, Shed Seven and, of course, Blur to name a few. Now all we need is Sleeper, Elastica and Pulp and the collection will be complete. A short while ago, one of the more unexpected, though equally appreciated, reformed bands joined the great return – or should that be Slight Return? That band was Skunk Anansie.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 12 October 2010

Brainwaves, Downloads … and Lap Dancing (Feature)

Obviously I can't be sure, but I bet I'm not the first person to say that apart from being a talented singer/songwriter, Robyn Hitchcock is a clever chap in more ways than one. I've even thought of pretending I'm a lifelong fan, hoping that those who believe in the birds-of-a-feather adage might think I'm a bit of a bright spark myself.

Written by: David Evans | Date: Friday, 01 October 2010

The X Factor: Scouting Talent or Strangling Creativity? (Feature)

As X-Factor fever yet again takes over our TV screens and obliterates any microcosm of common sense that may have been lingering in the minds of the masses I find it increasingly difficult to understand it’s real value. Granted, millions are pocketed by Herr Cowell and his lapdog Louis and it evidently makes great viewing as illustrated by the statistics. But does the show actually add anything of real substance to an already fiercely competitive music industry?

Written by: Daniel Lynch | Date: Thursday, 30 September 2010

Why Katy Perry Is Trying To Steal Your Children (FEATURE)

Last month saw the release of Katy Perry’s latest album, 'Teenage Dream.' To the extreme shock and surprise of absolutely no-one, the album went straight in at Number One, with the first single released from the album, 'California Gurls' (her spelling, not mine) also hitting the top spot. Now far be it from me to take anything away from this success: Perry is a talented singer, adored by thousands of people worldwide. If album sales are what you’re after, then she’s definitely doing something right, and there’s nothing that a silly man sitting on a computer can do to change that.

Written by: James Conlon | Date: Tuesday, 21 September 2010

Alvin Purple (Band Of The Week)

Our Band Of The Week, is a feature designed to promote the wonderful unsigned and indie label talent on offer in the UK right now. Alvin Purple are this week’s choice. A Leeds based electronic, indie-pop outfit, who began their musical career in 2008, by making a bedroom demo, armed with only a laptop and a couple of microphones. The response that the demo received caught the four piece a little off guard, causing them to decamp to Leeds and concentrate on writing and rehearsing on a farm in the middle of nowhere.

Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Sunday, 19 September 2010

Open Up And End Credits - Liverpool Music Week 29/10 to 25/11

Next month sees the start of the 8th annual Liverpool Music Week – the UK’s largest indoor winter festival – and electonica features heavily in this year’s line-up.

Written by: Les Roberts | Date: Wednesday, 15 September 2010

Mona (Band Of The Week)

Our Band Of The Week, is a feature designed to promote the wonderful unsigned and indie label talent on offer in the UK right now. This week however Stereoboard crosses the pond to highlight the musical talent of Nashville based four piece Mona. So far Mona have caused quite a stir in the UK, they have been featured by other music news outlets, reaching number 1 in the buzz chart and have featured in the top 50 bands of 2010, this is before the group have even released a song.

Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Friday, 10 September 2010

Stereoboard Chats With Experimental New York Band, Yeasayer

Stereoboard catches a quick interview with Yeasayer’s Ira Wolf Tuton, while they set up for a gig. We look ahead to the set they have just played at Leeds Festival and also discuss life on the road, as the band head onto a massive tour with dates in the USA and UK. The New York group, who released their second album, Odd Blood earlier this year, continue to achieve acclaim, producing their experimental indie pop sound and dazzling live audiences with their visual and musical brilliance.

Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Sunday, 05 September 2010

Littlemores (Band Of The Week)

Our Band Of The Week, is a feature designed to promote the wonderful unsigned and indie label talent on offer in the UK right now. Littlemores are this week's Band of the Week. An extremely gifted, young four piece from York, whose ska infused, Indie music continues to wow crowds with its mix of jangly guitars, trumpet and accordion accompaniment with excellent, witty lyrics.

Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Saturday, 04 September 2010

One Man's Meat - A Feature by David Evans

Nigh-on twenty years before the first of the Batman blockbusters hit the big screen, the TV series was broadcast in the UK; and if ever an American import epitomised the one-man’s-meat-is-another-man’s-poison adage, this was it. Due in no small part to the advance razzmatazz, the public expectation was of action-packed, edge-of-the-seat tales of the Caped Crusader’s derring-do. And so when each and every episode turned out to be a slapstick parody in which the villains were camped up by aging or little known actors, it was no wonder that the sound of disappointment rang loud … fast forward forty-plus years and the fight scenes remain famous for the introduction of words like ‘zap’ and ‘wham’ and ‘pow’ plastered across the screen – a neat trick which served to mask wide-of-the- mark punches and sets and furniture that were reduced to smithereens simply because they were cobbled out of cardboard and balsa.

Written by: David Evans | Date: Tuesday, 31 August 2010

The Hall Of Mirrors (Band Of The Week)

Our Band Of The Week, is a feature designed to promote the wonderful unsigned and indie label talent on offer in the UK right now. The Hall Of Mirrors are this week's selection. A 7 piece psychedelic pop/French pop group from London, who produce a sound which is very reminiscent of groups such as The Velvet Underground and Jefferson Airplane.

Written by: Adam Simpson. | Date: Saturday, 28 August 2010

INTRODUCING: Colour of Sound Release New Single 'Open Room' - Listen Now

Step aside Manic Street Preachers and Stereophonics, Colour of Sound have arrived! Emerging Newport band Colour of Sound will release their stunning new single 'Open Room' this October. You can watch the video for the single below. Taken form their debut album 'When', music fans will be enraptured by the release, which overflows with a spell binding combination of soulful guitar rock, moving vocals, charming lyrics and an all round brilliant level of musicianship. Inspired by folk forefathers Neil Young and The Band, 'When' by Colour of Sound will be released on Red Grape Records on 27th September 2010.

Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Every Avenue - Tell Me I'm A Wreck (Video of the Week)

Every Avenue's stunning video for new single "Tell Me I'm A Wreck" is Stereoboard.com's video of the week. Directed by Stephen Penta (Innerpartysystem, The Killers, Alesana), the video for the Michigan pop punk band's new single is a very personal take on the sassy singalong hit single from acclaimed new album 'Picture Perfect'. Featuring interviews with the band's family, friends and loved ones, the video has been resonating with fans worldwide since it's premiere on MTV2 earlier this week, and is currently Kerrang! TV's video of the week.

Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Monday, 23 August 2010

Spring Offensive - Band of the Week (Feature)

Our Band Of The Week, is a feature designed to promote the wonderful unsigned and indie label talent on offer in the UK right now. Spring Offensive are this week’s Band of the Week. A very talented 5 Piece from Oxford, who can fall rather nicely into the alternative-indie category, but do not for one minute imagine that their music is categorised that easily. Indeed, the group play a very diverse and unique array of music, all functioning to progress the meaning of the groups wonderful, creative lyrics.

Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Saturday, 21 August 2010

Stereoboard Interviews Brazilian Group Chapa Ahead of Album Release

Stereoboard Interviews Chapa, the three brothers from Brazil, who are set to release their first English language album, Creation Room on October 4th. Marcos Chapa, from the group, who are now based in London, spoke with us at stereoboard, about the history of the band, the UK groups who have inspired them and their anticipation, ahead of their new album.

Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Monday, 16 August 2010

Secret Sirens - Band of the Week (Feature)

Our Band Of The Week, is a feature designed to promote the wonderful unsigned and indie label talent on offer in the UK right now. The first group in this series are the fantastic unsigned Yorkshire act Secret Sirens.

Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Saturday, 14 August 2010