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Single details for Oxygen plus behind the scenes footage
Posted on 23 January 2012.
Stop The Blackout are pleased to announce that the forthcoming single due out on Monday 16th April will be Oxygen. The track will be release through IFM Records and available digitally. The video for Oxygen was shot in Worsely, Chadderton and Rusholme in Manchester by KC Locke Media. More details of the single will be released in February, but for now enjoy a behind the scenes video of some of the filming.
Stop The Blackout: Rehearsals 13/01/12
Posted on 16 January 2012.
Stop The Blackout are back in the rehearsal studios, performing and practicing for their next single. Take a look at some behind the scenes footage. Expect swearing, spillage and honey. Remember that Headlights is still available on iTunes and Amazon.
Stop The Blackout return to City Square at the Etihad Stadium
Posted on 22 December 2011.
Have a look at some behind the scenes footage of Stop The Blackout preparing for their come back gig to City Square at MCFCs Etihad Stadium.
Check out James performing Headlights on Sportsvibe TV
Posted on 19 December 2011.
Football Burp: Talking Manchester City With Stop The Blackout
Posted on 10 December 2011.
Recently, James from Stop The Blackout was interviewed by Football Burp about Manchester City. Remember, "Headlights!", the new single by Stop The Blackout, is out now, available on iTunes and Amazon. For more information and a list of live dates, please visit the gigs page.
Footage from Stop The Blackout's ESPN Talk of the Terrace Live Show
Posted on 5 December 2011.
NME interview and acoustic tracks coming soon
Posted on 26 November 2011.
The band will be heading down to NME to perform some acoustic tracks and give an interview about the single and how things are going.
Stop The Blackout on Channel 5
Posted on 26 November 2011.
On Tuesday James will be performing an acoustic version of ‘Headlights!’ for a brand new Channel 5 show. The show will only be a pilot, however the footage will be online once we have it. More to follow.
Live TV debut announced
Posted on 26 November 2011.
This Monday (28th November) Stop The Blackout will perform two tracks from their forthcoming debut album including the single ‘Headlights!’ on the sports channel ESPN. The show will be aired at 6.30pm and is called Talk Of The Terrace. If you do not have ESPN you can still watch it if you can contact your provider and request it for a day’s viewing.
‘Headlights!’ features on ITV for the second time
Posted on 26 November 2011.
This time during a Champions League match. ‘Headlights!’ was played again on ITV this week during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Bayern Leverkusen. The track can be heard as the highlights are shown.
‘Headlights!’ features on ITV during the England V Sweden Football match
Posted on 26 November 2011.
The debut single ‘Headlights!’ was featured on ITV during the England & Sweden match. If you recorded the game make sure you listen out for it! Well done England! We were behind you all the way!
Stop The Blackout feature in MCFC’s monthly magazine
Posted on 26 November 2011.
Stop The Blackout are in this month’s MCFC Official monthly magazine. If you can get hold of a copy please do so! We shall try to get it posted on here as soon as we can.
Pure FM & NME interviews plus BBC Introducing
Posted on 25 November 2011.
James stopped by at Pure FM and NME this week for interviews and 2 acoustic performances of ‘How Long Must We Climb?’ and ‘All Our Lovers’. Snippets will be online very soon. Did you hear them? What did you think? Stop The Blackout were featured on Manchester’s BBC Introducing last week. Email us or throw a tweet at us if you got a listen.
Headlights! now available pretty much everywhere
Posted on 13 November 2011.
Good morning everyone. Stop The Blackout are pleased to announce that their debut single, Headlights!, is now available for purchase across the world. The single is available on iTunes, Amazon and other major online stores. For any fan who downloads the single, contact the band and you'll receive a free download of two live tracks recently recorded.
Headlights! was recorded and mixed in Liverpool at Motor Museum Studios with Arctic Monkeys co-producer Simon Cullwick and mastered in 24/94 in Karlsruhe, Germany by Robin Schmidt.
To celebrate the release, the single launch party will be at the Ruby Lounge, Manchester on Friday 18th November. Tickets will be £6 and doors will be open from 7.30pm. Support comes from the fantastic Lovechild and Enemies Eyes.
More single launch party details for The Ruby Lounge
Posted on 1 November 2011.
Stop The Blackout will be releasing their debut single 'Headlights!' on Monday 14th November through IFM Records. The single launch party will be at the Ruby Lounge, Manchester on Friday 18th November. Tickets are £6 and doors are at 7.30pm. Support comes from the amazing Lovechild and the fantastic Enemies Eyes, both brilliant Manchester bands to watch out for.
The night should be a special one with Stop The Blackout playing an hour set of old and new material. There will be some free give-away's on the night too. It would be great if everyone could get down for the full night to support the every band. Tickets for the night can be purchased through the band, through our Facebook Event or from Ticketline.
Halloween Celebrations
Posted on 30 October 2011.
Stop The Blackout have been getting a little carried away with Halloween Celebrations this year. With lots of radio play and a single release coming soon, Stop The Blackout decided on a little fun for Halloween. Check out the pumpkin courtesy of Si. Remember that Stop The Blackout's single release party is at the Ruby Lounge on the 18th of November. Check out the Facebook Event for information and ticket fees.
Radio play hits an all time high
Posted on 14 October 2011.
Stop The Blackout have been getting some pretty impressive amounts of radio play this week. So far Stop The Blackout have been played by NME Radio, the fantastic Alex James on Q Radio and BFBS Radio. There are more radio station plays being confirmed in the next couple of days. If you fancy helping Stop The Blackout, request the forth coming single "Headlights!" at your local radio station. If you like what you heard, don't forgot Stop The Blackout's single release party at the Ruby Lounge on the 18th of November. Check out our Facebook Event for more information and ticket prices.
Another trip to MCFC for their Xmas Party
Posted on 11 October 2011.
Stop The Blackout have just confirmed another gig with Manchester City Football Club at the Etihad Stadium. After a successful end of season awards show last May, they have been given the opportunity to play at their Xmas Party on Wednesday the 21st of December. Not only will they be playing, they'll be playing alongside the mighty Kid British for a second time.
Debut Single: Headlights! on November 14th
Posted on 24 September 2011.
The debut single from Stop The Blackout will be ‘Headlights!’ and is to be released through IFM Records on Monday 14th November. The track was recorded @ Motor Museum Studios, Liverpool by Simon Cullwick and mastered at 24/96 Studios, Karlsruhe, Germany by Robin Schmidt. This will be available digitally via all the usual outlets such as Amazon, Spotify, iTunes and others. The full list will be added shortly along with the title of the bonus tracks.
Single Launch Party Details at Ruby Lounge Manchester
Posted on 5 September 2011.
Stop The Blackout will be releasing Headlights! The single launch party will be at the Ruby Lounge, Manchester on Friday the 18th November. Headlights will be released earlier that week on Monday the 14th November and will be the debut single from Stop The Blackout, released through IFM Records. The show at the Ruby Lounge, priced at £6, should be a special one with the band playing an hour’s set of old and new material. There will be free downloads and some free CD's to give away. Doors will open at 7pm and there will be a bar, just in case you fancy a drink. Join us on our Facebook Event for more information and tickets.
5 Track Digital EP On Sale
Posted on 30 August 2011.
Our latest 5 track EP is now available on Bandcamp for just £3. The EP called ‘On This Day’ and features some of the bands live favourites. You can download the EP in any format you like and can be obtained from our Bandcamp page.
Solfest
Posted on 30 August 2011.
Stop The Blackout would like to thank everyone who watched them on Sunday at Solfest 2011. The band enjoyed playing for Solfest and are looking to return next year, hopefully on the main stage. For those of you who didn’t get the download, please get in touch and the details will be passed on, as this was a Solfest exclusive.
Free Text for a Free Track
Posted on 30 August 2011.
The band tried something new at Solfest. They offered a free text number to obtain a free download of a brand new track called 'Oxygen'. The track will be available in the coming weeks online, so if you missed out, don’t worry, you will have it shortly. The text was exclusive to the Solfest show.
Single Updates & Date Change
Posted on 16 August 2011.
We are pleased to announce that the debut single will be ‘Headlights!’ The release date has now been moved to Monday 14th November and will be released through London based IndieFish Records. An in dependant label who believe in great music. This will be available digitally on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify (and all other usual places) and can be bought over text message. More details of the single will be released leading up to the release so please check back for more info.
‘Headlights!’ was recorded and mixed in Liverpool at Motor Museum Studios with ‘Arctic Monkeys co-producer Simon Cullwick and mastered in 24/94 in Karlsruhe, Germany by Robin Schmidt, who was recommended to us as ‘the best in the world’. The song will be available in a standard format or a deluxe EP version which will come with an acoustic version of the song and 2 brand new songs which have been recorded.
Gig Updates
Posted on 16 August 2011.
We are pleased to announce that the band have added shows in London, Leeds, Wolverhampton and are soon to announce shows in Manchester, Liverpool, Skelmsdale and more. These new shows will be added shortly.
New EP
Posted on 16 August 2011.
Stop The Blackout have been working really hard leading up to the release of ‘Headlights!’ working on new material. The band are recording 6 new tracks in their studio, titled The Athlete, Far Away, On The Sky, Away From Here, Spring Fields and Part 2: Oxygen. With the release of ‘Headlights!’ on November 14th, some of these tracks will feature on the EP version, and others on the deluxe version.
Stop The Blackout to release debut single on October 10th
Posted on 30 June 2011.
We are very pleased to announce that the band's debut single will be released on October 10th 2011 on an independent Record Label. This will be available digitally on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and can be bought over text message. Details of the single will be released in the coming weeks, but the song was recorded and mixed in Liverpool at Motor Museum Studios and mastered in 24/94 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The song will be available in a standard format or a deluxe EP version which will come with an acoustic version of the song and 2 brand new songs which have been recorded. Gig dates are planned and will be announced on our website shortly.
Stop The Blackout sign publishing deal
Posted on 25 May 2011.
Stop The Blackout have now signed a Music Publishing Deal with London based company IndieFish Music. Details to follow soon.
MCFC Awards
Posted on 25 May 2011.
Stop The Blackout would like to thank Manchester City Football Club for their support this year. The band attended the player of the year awards and performed for some top industry people for City Sound in the day. The performance was then shown later that evening to the squad and the band were interviewed besides the F.A Cup. A day to remember indeed. Any images and recordings will be posted shortly.
Publishing Deal Awaits
Posted on 25 April 2011.
Stop The Blackout are awaiting final confirmation of a publishing deal. Names and details will be announced once confirmed.
Demo Recordings
Posted on 25 April 2011.
Stop The Blackout have recently been recording some demo tracks with JBee at SSR College in Manchester. The Athlete, On The Sky and Far Away were recorded a couple of weeks ago and we are awaiting the final mix, which will be available online. Checkout some of JBee's tracks and also the great SSR College.
Gig Announced @ Academy 3
Posted on 27 January 2011.
Stop The Blackout will be playing a 30 minute slot at Manchester Academy 3 on Saturday the 5th of March 2011. Academy 3 is a great venue and they will be playing with some great acts. Tickets are £6 each and 50p for postage and can be bought directly from the band or via PayPal.
City Sound Video Now Live On MCFC.com
Posted on 24 January 2011.
On the back of the successful City Sound gig at the City Of Manchester Stadium last week, MCFC has now published a video on their site of the day. You can find the link at http://www.mcfc.co.uk/Video/Features/City-Sound-Stop-The-Blackout.
Download 10 Tracks For Free
Posted on 23 January 2011.
As part of our new website launch, you'll now be able to download all 10 tracks from our music page, free of charge. To download all 10 tracks, visit the music page for a zip file containing all songs.
Promo Video From MCFC Gig
Posted on 22 January 2011.
On the back of a successful Manchester City gig at the City of Manchester Stadium, we can now give you a sneak preview of our promo video for 'On This Day'.
Video & Future Gigs
Posted on 17 January 2011.
Thanks to MCFC for filming our show @ The City Of Manchester Stadium this weekend, we will be uploading the promo videos and our music videos at somepoint this week. Also stay tuned for some more shows being added up and down the country within the next week or so. Including one back at the City Stadium in May.
Death Disco @ Notting Hill Arts Club
Posted on 13 January 2011.
Stop The Blackout will be playing a free gig at Nottinghill Arts Club, London on Wednesday 19th Jan with 'The Decca's'. We are headlining and will be on stage for around 11pm.
Beacon Acoustic Radio Set
Posted on 11 January 2011.
Stop The Blackout will be doing an Acoustic set this Tuesday on Wolverhampton's Beacon Radio. We will be on the evening show with James Carpenter.
City Of Manchester Stadium Gig
Posted on 9 January 2011.
We're playing at the City Of Manchester Stadium before the Wolves this Saturday. Key 103 contacted the band and asked us to play for them and Manchester City. We will be on stage @ 2.15pm. We will be playing 3 songs before kick off at City Sound @ City Square on the purpose built stage... The set is FREE and will be filmed for City & Key 103 and shown at half time... If you get there early you will see interviews and a music video by the band prior to us taking the stage. For more info keep listening to Key 103 for further announcements.
Gigs & Twitter
Posted on 4 September 2010.
Just a quick note to say we've got a slot of Camden Barfly in London on Saturday the 11th of December. Contact us at info@stoptheblackout.com for ticket details. Also, you can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/stoptheblackout.
Dirty South Review
Posted on 23 August 2010.
Dirty South is a bar in the middle of Lewisham, and sort of stands out on the street corner. Maybe it's the huge sign that is bigger than the door. It's Modest unmissable presence included, It is instantly recognisable as a music bar. and inside, it is a venue. A good one, At that.
Live Review From Moho Live
Posted on 21 July 2010.
Stop The Blackout’s last gig @ Moho Live has been reviewed by Manchester Music. http://www.music-dash.co.uk/live/live.asp?item=1971
Webcast on Fuse FM
Posted on 20 July 2010.
Stop The Blackout have featured on ‘Fuse FM’s Web/Podcast. To listen to ‘Headlights!’ Don’t forget to request this again by contacting them. http://fusefm.co.uk/
More Gigs
Posted on 19 July 2010.
Two gigs @ Mozzfest and The Brixton Jamm, London have been cancelled due to events out of the bands control New gigs are being finalized. All new gig dates will be online very soon.
Recording Update
Posted on 16 July 2010.
A few new songs will be uploaded to the website at some point over the next few weeks. These will be live demos recorded in our studio. Check soon to hear them!
CD Update
Posted on 16 March 2010.
The new Photoshoot will be used as artwork for our latest CD, so once these images are back, the CD will be pushed out, you should be able to get it online with itunes and the likes of, posted to you, and hopefully in some local shops.
Website & Photo Shoots
Posted on 2 March 2010.
The next photoshoot has been booked and both new sets will be online shortly to co-inside with a brand new website.
Gig Update
Posted on 11 December 2009.
The next gig will be @ 'The Ruby Lounge, Manchester' playing Alan McGee's 'Greasy Lips' night. Special guest DJ will be Paul Gallagher, brother of Liam and Noel. Tickets are £5 but more information will be announced shortly regarding other acts and times.
Photo Shoot With Barrie Thompson
Posted on 9 December 2009.
On Saturday 5th December the band had a photoshoot with long-time photographer Barrie Thompson. There will be various images posted around on the Facebook and MySpace but most images will available with the launch of the new website.
Just A Small Update...
Posted on 5 December 2009.
2009 has been a quiet year for the band as plans changed. The band has been focusing on their direction and has spent the year writing and rehearsing. There are big plans for 2010. A new website will be launched, a series of gigs are to be announced, a new photoshoot will be online and some new recording, recorded at Motor Museum in Liverpool will be released.
Alex Zane's Mars MySpace Planet Radio Show
Posted on 9 December 2008.
As previously mentioned ‘These Eyes’ was played on Alex Zanes ‘Mars MySpace Planet Radio Show’. The track can be heard by going ot his MySpace page at www.myspace.com/myspacemarsplanetsradio - Please email Alex and let him know what you think of the track.