Wiz Khalifa Announces Show At London's Shepherds Bush Empire & Tickets

US hip-hop sensation Wiz Khalifa has announced a new date for the day before his previosuly announced XOYO gig.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 21 January 2011

James Taylor Announces Manchester Date & Tickets

James Taylor, one of those rare multi-talented individuals, a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist that combines an amazing voice, has announced a show at Manchester's MEN Arena for July 2011. A show at London's O2 Arena is expected to be announced soon.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 21 January 2011

First Cream Event Of The Year Announced & Tickets

Following an outstanding year which saw Cream come of age reaching 18 years young as well as celebrate an awesome year of sell out shows from its club events to Creamfields, everyone’s favourite clubbing pioneers Cream have pulled out all the stops for their first event of 2011, which takes place on Saturday 5th March.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

Crocodiles To Support White Lies On UK Tour & Tickets

San Diego duo Crocodiles released their second album ‘Sleep Forever’ in summer 2010 along with the 'Sleep Forever' single coming backed with a cover of ‘Groove Is In the Heart/California Girls’, finishing up the year with the release of the James Ford produced single ‘Hearts of Love’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

The Black Crowes Announce UK 'Say Goodbye To The Bad Guys' Tour Shows & Tickets

The Black Crowes will embark on their final eight shows in Europe from July 7th to July 18th, includng shows at Manchester's Academy and two shows at London's Shepherds Bush Empire. These final shows will conclude the band's 20th anniversary tour after the band recently announced they are going on an indefinite hiatus to spend time with family and work on other projects.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

The Airbourne Toxic Event Announce Pan-European Six Nation Residency & Tickets

2008 saw The Airborne Toxic Event bring their brand of classic guitar popsmithery “Poetry you can dance to” to the UK. The band played 30 shows in 30 nights in the November of that year, in what has now become a legendary set of gigs including their thunderous Tuesday night Camden Dublin Castle residencies. It became THE Tuesday Night Club and every week no matter where the routing had taken them, the band would journey across the UK to make their 9.30pm slot in Camden Town. This hard grafting, road warrior, superhuman effort won the hearts, minds and ipods of thousands of fans across the UK and the band went from being total unknowns to hitting the UK Top 30 album chart whilst they were still unsigned in this country.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

The Kills Announce London Show As Part Of European Tour & Tickets

Fresh from announcing the title and track listing for their new album ‘Blood Pressures’ out April 4th 2011, The Kills are pleased to announce new North American and European tour dates for March, April and May. Dates include a London headline show at Heaven on Thursday 31st March, their first UK headline show in over two years.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

Raphael Saadiq Brings His Brand New Sound To The UK In April & Tickets

US singer, songwriter and producer extraordinaire Raphael Saadiq will be stopping off in the UK to perform at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 28th April 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

Marianne Faithfull Announces Live Date At London's Barbican & Tickets

British music icon, acclaimed torch-singer and richly emotive song-writer Marianne Faithfull showcases music from her upcoming Hal Willner produced album ‘Horses and High Heels’, released on March 7th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

Tigertailz Announce Trio Of UK Shows For May & Tickets

Twenty-one years after the release of their second album 'Bezerk' - an album that defined the whole turn-of-the-decade glam metal zeitgeist - Tigertailz have announced a trio of shows for May 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

Glasvegas Announce Three March UK Shows & Tickets

Scottish band formed in in early 2006, Glasvegas, have announced three UK shows ahead of the release of their forthcoming new album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

Silverstein Confirm Dates For March UK Tour & Tickets

Canadian 5-piece, whose name is a tribute to the children's writer Shel Silverstein, have announced March UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 20 January 2011

Rihanna Adds Second Belfast Show To UK 'Loud' Tour & Tickets

Due to phenomenal public demand for Rihanna’s ‘Loud’ tour, the global superstar has added even more arena shows to her 2011 UK dates to meet demand. The ‘Loud’ tour will now stop in 8 cities across the country, including 5 shows at London’s 02 Arena and another show added to her Belfast visit. Rhianna will show case all the star’s hits, including her brand new mega-hit singles ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ and ‘What’s My Name’ from her new album ‘Loud’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Drive By Truckers Announce May UK Dates To Promote New Album 'Go Go Boots' & Tickets

US alternative-country band Drive By Truckers have announced a string of UK dates for May this year.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Levellers Extend 'Levelling The Land' UK Tour & Tickets

The era-defining album performed in its entirety for the very first time, followed by an extended encore of live favourites from the Levellers extensive back catalogue.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Claudia Brucken & Special Guests To Play London's Scala & Tickets

“Before there was Ellie Goulding there was Goldfrapp...Before there was Goldfrapp there was Claudia Brücken...Claudia is Europe's diva of electronic music whose records mark critical points of 80s, 90s and 00s art pop.”

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2011

3OH!3 Announce UK & Ireland Shows For 2011 & Tickets

3OH!3 have announced details of their first UK and Ireland shows of 2011. The Colorado duo will play gigs across the UK and Ireland in May and June.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2011

The Icicle Works Announce Dates For 30th Anniversary UK Tour & Tickets

Liverpudlian neo-psychedelia pioneers will reform for their '30th Anniversary Tour' (1981-2011) in spring 2011 visiting Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Scouting For Girls Extend April 2011 Headline UK Tour & Tickets

Following on from their sell out tour last year, Scouting For Girls will play a series of UK arena shows in April 2011, their biggest shows to date. Due to massive demand for tickets the band have added three new dates to the tour.

Written by: Brad Norris | Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Paddy McGuinness Confirms October 2011 UK Tour Dates & Tickets

Paddy McGuinness, one of the UK's best-loved comedians, best known for his role as Paddy the Doorman in the hit show Phoenix Nights, has announced he is heading back on tour in October 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Bring Me The Horizon Extend 2011 UK Tour & Tickets

Due to massive public demand, Sheffield metallers Bring Me The Horizon have announced another show on their UK headline tour in O2 Academy Leicester on 2nd May 2011. Support will come from Parkway Drive, Architects and The Devil Wear Prada.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Elbow Announce Tour Warm-Up Show In Cambridge & Tickets

Mercury Music Prize winners Elbow have announced a warm-up show for their forthcoming arena tour, playing a small show in the intimate surroundings of Cambridge Junction on 2nd March. Elbow are set to return next Spring after announcing a major UK arena tour for their fifth studio album.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Glamour Of The Kill Reveal Dates For UK Tour & Tickets

York metal mob Glamour Of The Kill have posted their first music video. Shot at The Soundhouse in Bolton, 'Feeling Alive' was directed and produced by Sitcom Soldiers, the team responsible for videos from Young Guns, Fightstar, Ghost Of A Thousand and many more. An energetic performance video with a twist, 'Feeling Alive' sees GOTK provide the soundtrack to a brutal wake up call as they inspire the video’s main character to shape up.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Shayne Ward Announces Dates For First UK Tour In Two Years & Tickets

Shayne Ward is well and truly back with a new single, 'Obsession', from the album of the same name, a top ten hit in 'Gotta Be Somebody' and now the announcement of his first UK tour in two years.

Written by: Brad Norris | Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2011

The Dodos Announce London's Scala Show & Tickets

San Francisco band The Dodos have announced a show at London's Scala for Thursday 19th May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 17 January 2011

Fran Healy Announces Two UK Shows, Details Of New Single 'Fly In The Ointment' & Tickets

Fran Healy, lead singer and main songwriter of hugely successful rock band Travis, is excited to announce the release of new single 'Fly In The Ointment' from his debut solo album entitled 'Wreckorder'. Set for a February 20th release on Healy’s own ‘Wreckord Label’ in association with ADA Global, 'Fly In The Ointment' is a brilliant swampy guitar fairytale.  Known for songs such as 'All I Wanna Do Is Rock', 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me?', 'Driftwood' and 'Sing' to name but a few, Healy once again exemplifies his exceptional song writing prowess with this memorable track.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 17 January 2011

Kings Of Leon Reschedule London O2 Arena Date & Tickets

Kings of Leon have today announced a new date at London’s O2 Arena. This date will replace the previously cancelled show on 21st December 2010 due to a fire at the venue. Kings of Leon will now play London’s O2 Arena on Monday 20th June 2011, all original tickets remain valid.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 17 January 2011

The Descendents Announce Second London Show Due To Popular Demand & Tickets

Due to popular demand, pioneers of LA hardcore, The Descendents, have announced a second London date at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on April 26th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Sunday, 16 January 2011

Crystal Stilts Announce New Album Release Date and March Tour

Brooklyn-based post-punk band Crystal Stilts have revealed details of their second album ‘In Love with Oblivion’ as well as some new UK tour dates for March. The album is due to be released on 11th April and is the successor to their 2008 debut ‘Alight of Night’. The album will be preceded by the single ‘Through the Floor’ in March.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 15 January 2011

Jon Fratelli Marks Completion of Debut Solo Album with Gig Announcement

Jon Fratelli, frontman of Glasgow rockers the Fratellis, is to play a gig at Edinburgh HMV Picture House on 12th February as part of HMV’s Next Big Thing. At the show, Fratelli will be unveiling new material from his forthcoming debut solo album, which he has recently finished recording. Jon will be joined by drummer and former bandmate Mince Fratelli at the gig and support will come from Essex-based five-piece Morning Parade, who were recently named as one of Stereoboard’s Top Tips for 2011.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 15 January 2011