Deftones' Chino Moreno Opens Up About Side Project Crosses

Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno has finally revealed more details about his side project Crosses.

The project is said to be a calmer version of Deftones, but with some elements of the original band still present – their first release is set to be an album covering Deftones songs in their new style.

"It's really minimal and soothing and it's sort of like the stuff I like listening to when I'm not screaming my head off,"Moreno says.

"We've talked about playing a certain record in certain cities, we're going to get into some of those songs and see what happens."

The newly formed band features Giant Drag frontman Annie Hardy, as well as Shaun Lopez, the former Far guitarist.

Moreno also spoke about the material they had been producing, revealing the group already has 16 tracks written, but then also went on to talk about the touring side of the band.

“We don't have any plans to play live, but we might release a series of EPs on our own on the net."

The band’s album ‘Covers’, consisting entirely of Deftones covers, will see light on April 16th.

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Fleet Foxes Discuss Recording Problems With‘Helplessness Blues’

Fleet Foxes have revealed that they faced various problems with the recording of their second LP,‘Helplessness Blues’, confessing that they were forced to re-record the majority of the release after initial mixes were underwhelming.

The follow-up to their acclaimed self-titled debut was initially chalked for a release date in 2010, however the album was delayed due to the band members not being happy with the finished material. Speaking toUncut, singer Robin Pecknold said:"When we did the first mix of the album it was like, 'This is where we're at, not where we want to be.'"

He continued:"I felt there were things that could be improved. I wasn't being precious about it. I wanted the album finished and out as much as anyone. But as soon as we started retooling one or two of the tracks, that opened the floodgates."

The Fleet Foxes singer went on to assert that he would never bow down to record label pressure and release something prematurely:"There was absolutely no chance I was going to ever put out something that I wasn't totally convinced was as good as it could possibly be. I didn't care how many times we had to re-record stuff."

‘Helplessness Blues’ is currently scheduled for release on May 2nd in the UK. You can listen to ‘Battery Kinzie’, a track from ‘Helplessness Blues’ below:

Fleet Foxes - Battery KinziebyOne Thirty BPM

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Introducing... Mann

Californian rap-newcomer Mann has arrived on UK shores with his first British single release.

Mann, the 19-year-old LA native seamlessly slides through genres with swagger and substance on his debut single ‘Buzzin’ which is out now."Buzzin,"bounces from a club-ready beat into an undeniable hook, while showcasing the rapper’s unique flow.

For Mann,"Buzzin"is an invitation for listeners to party with him. Based on producer J.R. Rotem's {Britney Spears, Rihanna} chopped 'n' screwed sample of the Nu Shooz classic"I Can't Wait,""Buzzin"is a hyper-charged anthem that you can bump on the dance floor or in your car. Mann explains,"It's got a West Coast bounce, but it's still universal. I really want to make music that everybody can love. I'm in the business of making songs. I rap when it's time to rap, and I sing when it's time to sing. I keep it hip hop, but I also make it pop enough for the masses."

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The Toniks To Release Debut Single 'You& I' On April 4th

The Toniks are delighted to announce that they have joined forces with Tony Britton former Echo& The Bunnymen manager and their debut single 'You And I' is released on 4th April.

Since getting together in their present line-up a year ago this Guildford band they have been in high demand gigging in London and the South East, building a loyal following. Before even their first gig had a Number 1 and Number 3 in the People's Choice charts. With support from respected industrycontacts like Graham Dominy (Eurythmics, Dave Stewart, Razorlight, and Imelda May) who, liking their sound, gave them free studio time for their first CD, they have, after being likened to such groups as Blur, The Lightening Seeds, The Feeling, Squeeze, Ocean Colour Scene, and The Small Faces, beenable to make their music stand for itself as original empathetic pop songs.

The Toniks have also become synonymous for their commitment to supporting charities such as a local children's hospice and Oxjam, giving their time very generously and enthusiastically in these projects.
 
These hardworking and charismatic artists are back in the Studio to complete their debut album for release later this year.

Check out The Toniks' debut single 'You& I' below.

You& I - The Toniksbylloydie316

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Lykki Li Announces New Single 'Sadness Is A Blessing' - Out May 16th

Following the release of her critically acclaimed second album 'Wounded Rhymes', Lykke Li (AKA Lykke Li Zachrisson) has today confirmed her new single ‘Sadness is a Blessing’ out on May 16th. 

The past month has been a whirlwind of activity for Ms. Zachrisson. After releasing her album worldwide, she has spent quite a lot of time in the US where her performance of Jimmy Fallon caused quite a stir along with her amazing cover feature in the current issue of Spin Magazine. She’ll be coming back to the UK in a few weeks to play a selection of dates including a sold out show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire on April 14th. For those who missed out on tickets for this gig, she’s also announced a date at London’s Roundhouse in November. She’ll also be performing at loads of festivals across the UK including End of the Road Festival and Lovebox with more to come.

Set for release on May 16th,‘Sadness is a Blessing’ is certainly one of the key tracks from the album. Harking back to Lykke’s love of 60s girl groups, the single will also feature a new video. Watch this space for more news. 

Lykke Li UK Tour Dates 

April 2011

12 - Trinity, Bristol
14 - Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
15 - Cockpit, Leeds
16 - Tripod, Dublin
18 - Arches, Glasgow
19 - Academy 2, Manchester

November 2011

01 - Roundhouse, London

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Mercury Records To Stop Release Of Physical Singles

Mercury Records has announced that the company will be stopping the production of physical singles. The label, which is home to the likes of The Killers, Arcade Fire, Pixie Lott and U2 has revealed that they will no longer be producing physical singles (both CD and Vinyl) except on“rare occasions”.

The company suffered a financial loss on single releases last year, and have now claimed that they will only be producing physical versions of singles in rare cases when a track “is guaranteed to make a profit”.

A spokeswoman for the company said:"For the past couple of years we have released physical singles only when there is demand. With physical formats now accounting for just over 1% of the overall singles market we are being more cautious."

She added:"That said, physical singles are not disappearing and we will still release them when there is a demand."

Figures from the Official Chart Company earlier this year confirmed that the physical purchase of singles has been on the decline in recent years. In the past five years sales of 7” singles have fallen from over 1 million to just 152,000 in 2010 – an 85% drop.

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'ACDC: Live At River Plate' Behind The Scenes Video Clip Released - Watch Now

'AC/DC: Live At River Plate', a definitive live concert DVD documenting AC/DC’s massive Black Ice World Tour, will be available for purchase on Tuesday May 10th, 2011.

Shot in December of 2009, 'AC/DC Live At River Plate' marks AC/DC’s triumphant return to Buenos Aires where nearly 200,000 fans, and 3 sold-out shows, welcomed the band back after a 13 year absence from Argentina.

This stunning live footage of AC/DC underscores what Argentina’s Pagina 12 newspaper reported by saying “no one is on the same level when it comes to pure and clear Rock ‘n Roll.” Directed by David Mallet and produced by Rocky Oldham, 'AC/DC Live At River Plate' was shot with 32 cameras entirely in HD. 'AC/DC Live At River Plate' features 19 songs (110minutes) as well as ‘behind the scenes’ footage of this massive production coming together among the excitement of anxious fans.

'AC/DC Live At River Plate' will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray and Ltd Edition collector’s edition with exclusive t-shirt. Additionally the DVD contains a bonus feature titled “The Fan, The Roadie, The Guitar Tech& The Meat,” features interviews with AC/DC, their crew and fans among the excitement of the shows and the city of Buenos Aires.

'AC/DC Live At River Plate' captures the intensity and power of the band’s critically acclaimed world tour in support of their most recent album Black Ice, which debuted at #1 in 31 countries. The Black Ice World tour took AC/DC on a 20 month trek around the globe playing to over 5 million fans in 108 cities in over 28 countries. The Black Ice World Tour earned AC/DC a Pollstar Award for Major Tour of the Year in 2010.

AC/DC Live At River Plate track listing is as follows:

1. Rock N Roll Train
2. Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be
3. Back In Black
4. Big Jack
5. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
6. Shot Down In Flames
7. Thunderstruck
8. Black Ice
9. The Jack
10. Hells Bells
11. Shoot To Thrill
12. War Machine
13. Dog Eat Dog
14. You Shook Me All Night Long
15. T.N.T.
16. Whole Lotta Rosie
17. Let There Be Rock
18. Highway To Hell
19. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

Check out the behind the scenes look at Buenos Aires and the truly amazing fans that made Live At River Plate one of the most memorable shows in AC/DC history!

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Cults to Release New Single‘You Know What I Mean’ for Record Store Day

New York duo Cults are to release their new single‘You Know What I Mean’ exclusively for Record Store Day on Saturday 16th April. In celebration of the annual event, Cults will release 1000 copies of the 7” vinyl through all participating shops. The track is taken from the duo’s forthcoming debut album, which is due out on 30th May. They will also be playing a string of live dates in the UK throughout May and June. See below for dates.

Cults recently released the single ‘Go Outside’, which was the first to be taken from their eponymous debut album. The album is due to be released through Lily Allen’s In The Name Of Records. The band were recently confirmed as being the first to be signed to the singer’s new label.

UPCOMING LIVE DATES:

MAY
12– NME Showcase @ Horatios, The Great Escape, Brighton
16– Haymakers, Cambridge
17– Jericho Tavern, Oxford
19– Leadmill, Sheffield
23– Flapper, Birmingham
24– Scala, London
28– Dot to Dot Festival, Bristol
29– Dot to Dot Festival, Nottingham
20– Dot to Dot Festival, Manchester

JUNE
1– Cockpit 2, Leeds
2– Nice n’ Sleazys, Glasgow
3– Tunnels, Aberdeen
5– Intro Festival @ Middlesborough Town Hall, Middlesborough

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Take That Stars Fighting The Flab For Summer Stadium Tour

Take That duo Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow aren’t ones to let a challenge go by, and have decided to go head to head in a competition – to see who can lose the most wait before their tour!

Gary was the first to decide to go on a diet, after deciding to get in shape for the massive, record-breaking upcoming Take That tour, either to look good on stage or to stop him physically dying after the huge shows they have planned.

But then competitive Robbie found out what Gary was up to when Robbie had all the lads round his home in Los Angeles, and decided to take his pal on in a‘diet-off’.

Robbie said:“Gary and the boys were at my house in LA last week when Gary turns to me and says, ‘I won’t be needing these clothes soon, do you want them?’ ’cause he’s going on a diet.

“That was the day I thought, ‘Right, if you’re eating a lettuce, I’m eating half a lettuce’. There is now a serious game on to see who can get the thinnest for the tour.”

But it’s not a muscular, alpha-male physique that Robbie is going for – he’s in fact going for a more stick-figure size zero look. “You know The Machinist with Christian Bale? I’m going for Christian Bale.”

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Osmo Arrives From Finland With First International Single And Album

Conehead are delighted to announce that they will release the incendiary UK debut single and album from the hotly tipped Finnish performer Osmo. The single‘Heaven and Hell’ is released 22 May 2011 and the album ‘Heaven and Hell is Just a State Of Mind’ is out on 6 June 2011.

A cool slice of soulful Pop, ‘Heaven and Hell’ is the first UK release from the highly talented multi-instrumentalist and the entertaining video embedded below shows exactly how good he is – drums, keys, vocals, sax, violin, cello guitar and bass – at the same time!?

Bearing out his influences by the likes of Prince, Stevie Wonder and D’Angelo, Osmo nonetheless has his own style and swing which has evolved throughout his upbringing in an incredibly musical family in Central Finland. Osmo writes, performs and produces all of his own work. ‘Heaven and Hell is Just a State Of Mind’ is his second solo album and the first to be released internationally.

Osmo has been invited to make his UK live debut on 20th April 2011 at the Finnish Ambassador’s Residence in London – he will also perform the following day at the Scandinavian Kitchen on Great Titchfield Street , W1. “I cannot wait to visit London again and I look forward to meeting some new people at the showcase.” Hailing from the tiny village of Korpilahti in Finland , Osmo is nowestablishing himself on the musical scene in a big way, as well as his solo work he also tours extensively with Finnish stars Sunrise Avenue and also plays cello in a Finnish Grammy awarded jazz group – Oddarrang.

Osmo is a guy from the middle of nowhere with a huge talent and a knack for a killer tune.“I come from the smallest place imaginable. What you hear is me, nothing else and I really want people to love it.”

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Big Country to Release New Compilation‘Fields of Fire’ Next Month

Reformed Scottish rockers Big Country are to release a new compilation album entitled‘Fields of Fire – The Ultimate Collection’ on 18th April. The album, which is named after the band’s original Top 10 single and taken from their 1983 debut album ‘The Crossing’, features all of the hits from their 20-year career, as well as a selection of rarities. The reformed Big Country line-up, which includes former Alarm singer Mike Peters on lead vocals, are to coincide the release of ‘Fields of Fire’ with a full UK tour. See below for dates.

Big Country were founded in 1981 by former Skids frontman Stuart Adamson and went on to record eight albums between 1983 and 1999. Their most successful album was their debut ‘The Crossing’, which has been certified Gold in both the UK and the US since its 1983 release. However, their subsequentthree albums, including 1984’s Number One hit ‘Steeltown’, were also very successful in the UK and gave the band a number of Top 10 singles during the ’80s.

Big Country’s 20-year career came to a tragically abrupt end in 2001, when Adamson passed away following the band’s final tour. In 2007, the remaining members decided to celebrate the singer’s memory and the 25th anniversary of Big Country with a reunion tour, with bassist Tony Butler taking over on lead vocals. Last year, they returned once again, this time with The Alarm’s Mike Peters for a New Year’s Eve performance in Glasgow. They have since followed the success of that show with a 30th anniversary tour earlier this year and have now announced further dates for April. They are also due to playthe Isle of Wight festival on Friday 10th June.

Big Country– UK and Ireland Tour Dates
Friday 8th April - PORTSMOUTH Pyramid
Saturday 9th April - MANCHESTER Academy
Sunday 10th April - OXFORD O2 Academy
Monday 11th April - CAMBRIDGE Junction
Tuesday 12th April - NORWICH Waterfront
Thursday 14th April - BRISTOL O2 Academy
Friday 15th April - LONDON O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Saturday 16th April - LEEDS O2 Academy
Sunday 17th April - SHEFFIELD O2 Academy2
Tuesday 19th April - DUBLIN The Academy
Wednesday 20th April - BELFAST Spring& Airbrake
Thursday 21st April - EDINBURGH Picture House
Friday 22nd April - MIDDLESBOROUGH Empire
Saturday 23rd - NOTTINGHAM Rock City

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Saxon Announce New Album Track Free Download

One of rock's biggest heavyweights Saxon have revealed that first track, 'Hammer Of The Gods', from forthcoming new album 'Call To Arms' is available as a free download from their official websitewww.saxon747.comnow.

A leader of the 80's new wave of British heavy metal, Saxon scored considerable chart success from hit singles such as '747 (Stangers In The Night)' and '...And he Bands Played On'. Now, nearly 35 years since their formation, Saxon are still rocking hard with a new studio album 'Call To Arms' duefor release in May 2011.

Saxon recently released a six-hour- long special edition doumentary titled 'Heavy Metal Thunder– The Movie'. The feature length film contained two classic Saxon concerts as well as a series of (often very funny) mini-clips of the band on tour. The warts-and-all story tells us of the successes, excesses, heartaches and earaches the band have endured over their 30 years with contirbutions fromrock royalty such as Lemmy, “Fast” Eddie Clarke, Lars Ulrich, Harvey Goldsmith and more.

The documentary, which was funded by Saxon's legion of fans, also includes archive material of Saxon performing on Motorhead's 1979 'Bomber' tour as well as recording sessions and interviews from their 'Crusader' and 'Innocence is no Excuse' albums.

With a new studio album expected in May 2011, Saxon announce new UK shows to coincide with the release. Full details of the tour are listed below.

Sun 10th April 2011 - Rock City, Nottingham (£16.50)
Wed 13th April 2011 - Manchester Academy 2, Manchester (£17.50)
Thu 14th April 2011 - O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow (£16.50)
Fri 15th April 2011 - O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle (£17.50)
Tue 19th April 2011 - O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol (£16.50)
Fri 22nd April 2011 - O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth (£16.50)
Sat 23rd April 2011 - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London (£18.50)

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Twenty Twenty Unveil Video For New Single 'Love To Life' - Watch Now

Hailing from Essex and Cambridge, Twenty Twenty are lead singer and guitarist Sam Halliday, his brother bassist Jack Halliday and drummer Sonny Watson-Lang. The band formed in early 2009 after Sonny agreed to play drums with the Halliday brothers. 

Since then the trio have steadily created an incredible buzz prior to their major label signing. Honing their craft playing live shows with the likes of JLS, McFly, Selena Gomez and The Sugababes and touring the UK on their own headline sold-out tours throughout 2010, they amassed a huge fan basealong the way.

Their independently released‘Get Down Live With Twenty Twenty’ DVD sensationally reached No.4 in the UK’s music DVD charts, behind only the likes of U2 and Michael Jackson. 

Now with major label support in the shape of Geffen, Twenty Twenty will release their new single‘Love To Life’ on 17th April followed by a mini album in late April. Written by the band and produced by Julian Emery (McFly, Simple Plan, Lissie), ‘Love To Life’ is an infectious cocktail of rock and pop featuring an indelible melody, an anthemic sing-along chorus and soaring guitar riffs, while the lyrics reveal the excitement of feeling love for the first time. Check out the video below.



The band recently supported on The Saturdays UK tour throughout February to great acclaim - and will now be supporting The Wanted on the following tour dates:

THE WANTED UK tour– support slot:

26th Mar: Rhyl Pavillion 
28th Mar: Manchester Apollo 
29th Mar: Manchester Apollo 
30th Mar: Newcastle City Hall 
1st Apr: Brighton Centre 
2nd Apr: Notts Royal Concert Hall 
3rd Apr: Cardiff CIA 
5th Apr: Plymouth Pavillion 
6th Apr: London Hammersmith Apollo 
7th Apr: London Hammersmith Apollo 
9th Apr: Bournemouth BIC 
10th Apr: Sheffield City Hall 
11th Apr: Wolves Civic Hall 
13th Apr: Glasgow Clyde Auditorium 
14th Apr: Glasgow Clyde Auditorium 
15th Apr: Edinburgh Playhouse

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Faithless Singer Maxi Jazz Thankful Following New Album Release

British electronica band Faithless have written a statement on theirwebsitefollowing the release of their new album.

‘The Dance Never Ends’ is set to be the trio’s seventh studio album continuing their successful 16-year career. Lead vocalist Maxi Jazz wrote a some-what emotional statement to fans on their websites blog, thanking fans for inspiring their longevity.

“After 15 years(!) and six albums(!!) I think we've probably made our collective point by now and that it's time to close the book and return to the library...

“If I devoted the rest of my life to the task, I could NEVER thank you enough. I have memories that will still be with me in my next life.”

“We've had, with you, the most unbelievable, epic and moving experience, stretching over years and tens of thousands of miles... joyful, exhilarating and empowering, we never for a moment thought an affair could last this long. Or be this powerful. Never thought for a moment that the end of this journey would be left to us either... “
The rapper continued to talk about the album, which is out now.

“The album 'The Dance Never Ends' was written and produced for you, as a thank you, but also as a goodbye.. the tour schedule has been particularly hectic as we attempt to visit as many territories as there are people who wanna see us.. And say thank you.”

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Mumford& Sons To Begin Work On New Album

English folk rockers Mumford and Sons have announced that they will be recording songs for their second studio album later on this year.

After only recently revealing that they were writing new material, keyboard player Ben Lovett has said “We want to get the second album recorded this year, and we're hoping to have gigged the record in before going to the studio.”

The new album will be there follow up to their massive debut album‘Sigh No More’, which has helped see Mumford and Son exceed sales of one million – prompting the band to work with the same producer on there latest LP.

Markus Dravs was a big help for the band when recording there debut release, and Lovett is full of praise for the producer, saying“He's really good at bringing a little bit of structure and order to very disorganised minds. I think we could perhaps record it ourselves, but we'd get lost in our own sorts. “

Mumford and Sons recently collaborated with Bob Dylan for a duet at the Grammy Awards last month, with Lovett admitting"It was a huge honour. We'd been asked a few weeks earlier but they were like, 'We haven't confirmed who it is that you're going to be collaborating with.' It could have been anyone. But they said, 'Trust us, you won't be disappointed.' They were right."

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While She Sleeps Reveal New Single/Video& Tour Dates

Sheffield five-piece metal outfit While She Sleeps have a new single and video to reveal, as well as a whole load of tour dates at which you can catch the band.

While She Sleeps is pleased to announce a new single entitled “Be(lie)ve”, set for worldwide digital release by Good Fight Music. The track is being released for purchase in the UK and mainland Europe on Monday, March 14th and in the U.S. on Tuesday, March 15th. The track will be available thenon iTunes and other digital stores.

“Be(lie)ve” was self-recorded and mixed by guitarist Matt Welsh in January 2011 in order to keep in tune with the band’s DIY ethics and style. A video was then recorded for the track and was posted on the internet in the beginning of March. The video is embedded below. If you would like to see While She Sleeps, catch them at one of the many tour dates posted below.

March 2011
17th (UK) PORTSMOUTH– Wedgewood Rooms
18th (UK) BIRMINGHAM - O2 Academy 2
19th (UK) MANCHESTER - Academy 3
20th (UK) GLASGOW - Oran Mor
21st (UK) BRISTOL - O2 Academy 2
22nd (UK) LONDON - O2 Islington Academy
24th (D) MUNICH - Backstage Halle
25th (D) BERLIN - Columbia Club
26th (CZ) PRAGUE - Rock Cafe
27th (D) HAMBURG - Ubel& Gefaehrlich
28th (NL) AMSTEWRDAM– Melkweg
29th (D) KOLN– Stollwerck
31st (S) GOTHENBURG– Brewhouse

April 2011
1st (S) MALMO– KB
2nd (DK) COPENHAGEN– Beta
3rd (N) OSLO - John Dee
5th (SF) HELSINKI– Nosturi
7th (S) STOCKHOLM - Gota Kallare
17th (UK) NOTTINGHAM– Hit The Deck Festival @ Rock City,

May 2011
4th (UK) SHEFFIELD - O2 Academy

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Panic! At The Disco Release Short Film‘The Overture’

Panic! At The Disco have proved that they are very much back to their old theatrical ways through a new short film entitled‘The Overture’. The video features extended clips of four new songs from the band’s upcoming LP ‘Vices& Virtues’, scheduled for release on March 28nd in the UK.

The video is not likely to be nominated for an Oscar anytime soon, with lead singer Brendon Urie and drummer Spencer Smith lending their acting talents to the obscure project. The film depicts the two band members recruiting quirky townspeople for a trip, packing their possessions and eventually facing obstructions along the way. The bizarre extended metaphor is the band’s latest offering from ‘Vices& Virtues’ since they released their lead single ‘The Ballad of Mona Lisa’ last month.

‘Vices& Virtues’ is the first full-length release from the band’s two-man line-up of singer Brendon Urie and drummer Spencer Smith after guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker left the band in July 2009.

The band posted the video on their website yesterday, saying:“We're proud to present to you The Overture, a short film directed by our friend Shane Drake featuring clips of four new songs off our upcoming album Vices& Virtues. Hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!”

You can watch the video for‘The Overture’ below:

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The Maccabees, Graham Coxon and Newton Faulkner Confirmed for Summer Sundae Weekender

The first acts have been announced for this year’s Summer Sundae Weekender. The Maccabees, Graham Coxon and Newton Faulkner are among the first few artists to be confirmed for the August event. Summer Sundae Weekend 2011 will take place at De Montfort Hall and Gardens in Leicester on 11th – 14th August. Other acts announced for the festival include The Bees, The Cuban Brothers, Wilko Johnson and John Cooper Clarke.

Following the success of their 2009 Top 20 album ‘Wall of Arms’, London rockers The Maccabees should prove to be a popular headliner at this year’s festival. With a third album expected soon, their set will almost certainly feature some new material. After his brief return to Blur, Graham Coxonis reviving his solo project for this year’s Summer Sundae.

Summer Sundae Weekender has taken place every year since 2001 and last year celebrated its 10th anniversary with performances from Mumford and Sons, Tinchy Stryder and Seasick Steve. The festival has grown to feature over 100 acts across six stages, attracting more than 6000 people.


Acts confirmed so far:

THE MACCABEES
GRAHAM COXON
NEWTON FAULKNER
THE BEES
BELLOWHEAD
THE CUBAN BROTHERS
WILKO JOHNSON
JOHN COOPER CLARKE
LITTLE COMETS
CW STONEKING
LIAM BAILEY
BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH
MAMA ROSIN
RAGHU DIXIT
SKINNY LISTER
THE BLACK ATLANTIC
DIZRAELI AND THE SMALL GODS
VARIOUS CRUELTIES

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Foo Fighters To Premiere Video For New Single 'Rope' This Friday

MTV are to present the global exclusive of the brand new Foo Fighters video, 'Rope', taken from the band’s forthcoming album 'Wasting Light'.

The video will be available to watch in full from 1.00am (GMT) on Friday 11th March 2011.

Fans who can't wait until then can watch a sneak peek of the video below.

 
The video was shot on VHS, just like the previously released Foo Fighters video 'White Limo'. The video for 'Rope' will be widely available to watch on Youtube from Saturday 12th March.

Check back to Stereoboard.com THIS FRIDAY to watch the Foo Fighters' brand new 'Rope' video.
 

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Primal Scream Full Line Up Announced For Brixton Shows

Scottish rockers Primal Scream are planning a handful of massive arena shows this March– with two dates at the Brixton confirmed as having the original Primal Scream line-up.

Following on from their two sold out, acclaimed dates at London’s Olympia at the end of November; Primal Scream will be playing their seminal 1991 album ‘Screamadelica’ at a string of UK shows this month.

Just announced is the full line up for their shows at O2 Academy Brixton which will feature DJ sets from Andrew Weatherall, The Orb Soundsystem and a 30 Years of On-U Sound: Adrian Sherwood in Dub“EchoDek session”. Andrew Weatherhall has been confirmed as special guest on all ‘Screamadelica’ UK dates. To quote NME’s opinion of the Primal Scream tour: ‘Do not miss it’.

For the 20th anniversary of‘Screamadelica’ the LP will reissued through Sony on Monday 14th March to coincide with the first date of the tour.

The tour dates are as following:-

March 2011
Mon 14th LEEDS, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
Tue 15th BIRMINGHAM, O2 Academy
Wed 16th NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
Fri 18th GLASGOW, SECC SOLD OUT
Sat 19th MANCHESTER, O2 Apollo SOLD OUT
Sun 20th MANCHESTER, O2 Apollo
Tue 22nd BRIGHTON, Centre
Thu 24th LEICESTER, O2 Academy
Fri 25th LONDON, O2 Brixton Academy SOLD OUT FULL LINE UP
Sat 26th LONDON, O2 Brixton Academy (9pm-3am) FULL LINE UP

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Brian McFadden"Sick" Over Single Criticism

Brian McFadden has confessed that he feels“sick” over the criticism that he has received surrounding the release of his latest single. The ex-Westlife singer wasrecently criticisedas reviews insinuated that his current single,‘Just The Way You Are (Drunk At The Bar)’ promoted “date rape” through its controversial lyrics.

However, McFadden has recently stated that the allegations have made him feel “sick”. The singer has continually denied the claims that his song promotes anything illicit, but has now promised to donate all profits from the single to a charity which supports victims of sexual abuse.

Speaking on his Twitter page, McFadden said:"Feel sick that my single is getting so much attention for the wrong reason. I love making music but I do not want this song played on radio or sold to profit myself if people think it's about date rape. It's not about date rape.

"I'm gonna give all my profits from the song...to victims of rape. Because it disgusts me. Sorry people misunderstood my lyrics. someone let me know a worthy charity who supports victims. And finally... my song is supposed to be fun... not offensive...guess not everyone has the same sense of humour.

He continued:"This is not a publicity stunt...so don't think I'm backing down and agreeing. I just wouldn't give the haters the pleasure."

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Arctic Monkeys Post New Song‘Brick By Brick’ Online – Listen Now

Arctic Monkeys have revealed a new track online. The Sheffield-born band posted a new song,‘Brick By Brick’ on their YouTube channel last night. The track is an impressive first taste of their post-‘Humbug’ direction, fusing guitar-led atmospherics with a repetitive chorus line.

'Brick By Brick' seems to be receiving fairly good reviews from fans, with over 150,000 views in just over 12 hours. Many have been quick to note the 60s vibe on the track, which is believed to be included on their as-of-yet untitled fourth studio album.

The video is admittedly not the most inventive thing in the world, focusing mostly on a record being turned on and spinning as it plays. The band are notably absent from the promo, appearing only briefly in silhouette on a beach before the video moves on to a number of American landscape shots.

The video also features a number of shots from the band’s American studio. Arctic Monkeys are currently in Los Angeles, recording the follow-up to 2009’s ‘Humbug’. They are said to be working with producer James Ford (of Simian Mobile Disco fame).

You can listen to‘Brick By Brick’ below:

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Britney Spears To Release‘Till The World Ends’ Today – Listen Now

Britney Spears has been playing the promotion game wisely with her upcoming release,‘Femme Fatale’. The singer and producer Dr. Luke have been leaking 20-30 second snippets of tracks on Twitter, whetting fans’ taste for the new release song by song.

However, yesterday afternoon another track, ‘Till The World Ends’ leaked online in its entirety. The song has received positive reviews so far, with fans praising its eurotrash dance feel and anthemic cut-and-paste chorus line. Spears acknowledged the leak herself yesterday, posting on Twitter:"Looks like the cat's out of the bag..."

Listen to‘Till The World Ends’ here:



While the leaked version of the track sounds like the finished product, Spears then continued to promise that she would play the final version of the song in its entirety on the Ryan Seacrest show this morning (March 4th).

According toBillboard, Spears’ record label Jive Records have confirmed that they will be rush-releasing the song through the iTunes store tomorrow to counter the inevitable illegal downloads that would occur when a song from a high-profile artist like Spears leaks. Although no physical release is planned, the digital sales alone could make Spears a contender for next week’s Number One spot with her second single from ‘Femme Fatale’.

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Crystal Stilts to Release New Single‘Through the Floor’

Brooklyn-based garage-pop band Crystal Stilts are to release new single‘Through the Floor’ on 28th March. The track is the second single to be taken from their forthcoming album ‘In Love With Oblivion’, which is due out on 11th April. The album is the follow-up to their 2008 debut ‘Alight of Night’. The band are also due to tour the UK in March – see below for dates.

Crystal Stilts were formed in 2003 in Brooklyn, New York by vocalist Brad Hargett and guitarist JB Townsend. They later teamed up with some new band members prior to the 2008 release of ‘Alight the Night’, which received a number of positive reviews in the press.

Prior to the release of‘In Love with Oblivion’, Crystal Stilts will tour the UK in March. The seven recently-announced dates begin on the 24th March at Audio in Brighton and end on 30th March at London’s Cargo venue.

March Tour Dates
24th - Brighton Audio
25th - Bristol Start the Bus
26th - Manchester Ruby Lounge
27th - Glasgow Arches
28th - Leeds Brudenell Social Club
29th - Birmingham Bar Academy
30th - London Cargo (with Comet Gain + The Tamborines)

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Dragonforce Reveal New Vocalist

UK based metal heroes Dragonforce announced that their long search for a new vocalist is finally over. After entries from thousands of hopefuls across the globe, the shredmasters supreme welcome 23 year old Marc Hudson to the band to fill the boots left by ZP Theart, who parted ways with the band in March of last year. 

“I'm really excited about being a part of the DragonForce family.” Says Marc. “It's always been my dream to dedicate my life to making music. I'm going to bring all the power and emotion I can to the songs, and help make the killer new record the fans have been waiting for!”

Born in Oxford England, Marc was picked from the thousands of applications via a number of impressive video auditions and live performances, which left the rest of the band in no doubt that they’d found their man. Since the age of 16, Marc has been building his vocal skills gigging with bands in the UK underground scene, developing a powerful style with influences which include Bruce Dickinson, Michael Kiske and Sebastian Bach. Says founding member and guitarist Herman Li:
 
“After almost a year of searching around the globe, it's great to be able to finally tell our fans the good news. Marc's expressive and melodic vocals are sounding phenomenal on the new songs, adding another dimension to the DragonForce sound that I am sure all the fans will love.”

The band has been working on a new album since early 2010, recording in various studios in California, London and the South of France. The follow up to 2008’s hugely successful “Ultra Beatdown” album will be highly anticipated, with top 10 and top 20 chart positions all over the world and a Grammy Nomination in the United States setting the precedent. With Marc brought into the fold, the band is enjoying an injection of enthusiasm and hunger that sees Dragonforce to return more focused and determined than ever before.
 
“Everyone in the band is extremely excited about how the new material is shaping up.” continues Herman. “We haven't felt this kind of energy in the band for a long time. We can't wait to unleash the next DragonForce album later this year.”

The new album is expected to hit the shelves in September, with a full world tour to follow.

Check out a video clip of Marc Hudson’s audition demo below:

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