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    Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily

  • Rolling Stone’s Top Stories

    Rolling Stone
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pm
    • Green Day Record “21 Guns” With Idiot Cast • Rihanna’s Cabin Fever Led Her to Rated R • ?uestlove on the Roots’ Hot Fallon Gig • Maroon 5’s Levine on Jason Segel as a Rocker • Weekend Rock List: Phone Songs • New Anthology for Critic Robert Palmer • Site Selling Beatles MP3s Shut Down After • Miley Cyrus’ Tour Bus Driver Killed in Accident • Lady Gaga Meets David Bowie in Mashup • News Ticker: Chris Brown, Roger Daltrey • Bruce News: Darkness Box Set, Dream DVD • Eminem Says Relapse:…

  • Rewind: The Week in Rock Daily

    Rolling Stone
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pm
    Rolling Stone confirmed that the Who will be the latest Rock and Roll Hall of Famers to perform during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami just hours after the band’s “My Generation” was played on Monday Night Football. Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer talked to RS about the band’s search for a new singer to replace Steven Tyler, while Brad Whitford told us Tyler “doesn’t act like a sober person.” Meanwhile, our Readers’ selected who they think should temporarily replace Tyler. Bruce Springsteen flunked a geography exam in Detroit,…

  • Weekend Rock List: Phone Songs

    Rolling Stone
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pm
    Lady Gaga and Beyoncé teamed up recently to record not one but two songs dedicated to phones, “Video Phone (Remix)” and The Fame Monster’s “Telephone,” which was then followed by actor Jason Segel turning his phone number into a chorus at the Swell Season show. In honor of Alexander Graham Bell’s suddenly tuneful invention, we’re dedicating this weekend’s Rock List to all things telephone. Tell us your favorite songs that are in any way phone-related, and on Monday we’ll reveal the Readers’ List of Phone Songs. Before we put you…

  • “Michael”: Rolling Stone’s Ultimate Jackson Book Is in Stores Now

    Rolling Stone
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pm
    When Michael Jackson died suddenly on June 25th, the stunned and saddened Rolling Stone team snapped to action and devoted a commemorative issue to the King of Pop. Now the magazine’s editors are proud to present an even bigger version of that special edition of RS: Michael, a book devoted to Jackson’s life and career that features more than 100 rare photographs from his Jackson 5 days through his troubled later years. RS contributor Jon Dolan writes about Bad, Jackson’s last truly great album, and Alan Light examines the making of Thriller, the biggest album of all time.

  • Flashback: White Stripes Before Jack White’s Calendar Filled Up

    Daniel Kreps
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:49 pm
    Has any artist this decade been busier than Jack White? The past 10 years alone have seen White emerge from relative obscurity to front three marquee bands — the White Stripes, the Raconteurs and the Dead Weather (with whom White is already plotting a new album) — plus produce country legends like Loretta Lynn and Wanda Jackson. On the big screen, White has rocked out alongside Jimmy Page and the Edge in It Might Get Loud and the Rolling Stones in Shine A Light, plus showed off his acting chops in Cold Mountain and Walk Hard. This week’s Flashback looks back at White at the…
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    ETonline - Music

  • Video: Adam Lambert Talks Twitter

    21 Nov 2009 | 7:07 am
    "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert talks Twitter! "I think Twitter is great," the singer says. "It allows you to hear directly from the artist...it's a direct link." Adam has scores of fans on the social networking site, where ET recently created a flutter of re-tweets by posting a link to a sneak peek at his AMA performance.

  • Charges Dropped Against John Rich

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pm
    Misdemeanor assault and harassment charges against John Rich, of the country music duo Big & Rich, have been dismissed. Rich was among the witnesses to testify before a judge on Friday that he didn’t punch Jared Ashley at a night club last year, says the Associated Press. Ashley is a former contestant on the reality competition "Nashville Star."

  • New Details: Dr. Conrad Murray Search Warrant Unsealed

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    ET has obtained a warrant unsealed by a Nevada judge on Friday against the Las Vegas pharmacy that was searched last July as part of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death and where officials believe Dr. Conrad Murray may have obtained the drug Propofol. According to the papers, investigators who searched Murray's home and office found a receipt from Applied Pharmacy Services for a transaction that took place on May 12, 2009, during which Dr. Murray apparently obtained four vials of Propofol, among other drugs. Propofol is one of the drugs that ultimately killed Jackson on…

  • Adam Lambert Gives ET a Sneak Peek at His AMA Performance

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:12 am
    ET is with Adam Lambert as he gets ready for his big AMA performance! Adam says his fans can expect "fireworks" when he takes the stage at the big event: "The dancers on stage are amazing, there’s a great band playing along, we have pyro, the fashion is off the hook … It’s a really cool performance. I’m really proud of it.” Watch the video for more of our interview with the "American Idol" runner-up! Then, catch the AMAs on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

  • Report: Chris Brown Complying with Probation

    19 Nov 2009 | 2:34 pm
    According to a judge, Chris Brown is complying with the terms of his probation. City News Service reports that a Los Angeles judge made the ruling Thursday. Last summer, a judge sentenced Brown to receive five years of probation and six months of community labor in Virginia (his home state), after he was charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend, singer Rihanna. He was also ordered not to contact Rihanna and keep 100 yards away from her -- 10 yards if they both attend a music biz event -- for the next five years.
 
 
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    6inchvinyl

  • Bulletproof

    musicfan214
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pm
    by Raheem Devaughn ft. Ludacris: I said we living like we bulletproof. We bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang. We load it, cock it, aim and shootin. This track reminds me of some old school Marvin Gaye or Curtis Mayfield. It is deep and a true reflection of hip-hop. Music is supposed to be an indication of our time and bring people together. A majority of the music played today is quite degrading and promotes negativity, but there are artists such as Raheem that break the cycle and progress change. I want to give a shout out to Kenny Burns who snuck in the video and didn’t think…

  • Sex Therapy

    musicfan214
    13 Oct 2009 | 6:46 pm
    by Robin Thicke: Sometimes I hear songs and feel like I have to share them with the world. Lately, I’ve been sharing via Twitter since the distribution channel is so easy to use. However, I feel inspired to write since I’m going to Blog World on Thursday and this is one of the best songs I’ve heard in a few weeks. I was questioning the other day where Robin Thicke has been when I dug up The Evolution of Robin Thicke out of my cd collection. When I received this track this am, there is no question as to where Robin has been. He has been in the studio laying it down! My first response…

  • R.I.P. DJ AM

    musicfan214
    1 Sep 2009 | 6:47 pm
    I, along with millions of other Americans, was completely shocked at the passing of DJ Am last Friday, August 28. I had heard his name previously and new he was in the hip dj crowd, but had never exposed myself to his creative interpretation of music. After his passing, I wanted to listen to some of his work and downloaded Fix Your Face Volume 2, a mixtape that he and Travis Barker released. First, I must make note that the mixtape was free but you had to “pay” to get it by sending a tweet. Definitely a savvy social media move! Back to the music – this mixtape has to be the BEST mixtape…

  • VH1 DIVAS

    musicfan214
    31 Aug 2009 | 9:07 pm
    Today I saw a commercial for VH1 DIVAS 2009 that will premier on September 17, 2009. VH1 DIVAS, originally airing anually from 1998-2004, was created to raise money for Save the Music (I wonder if VH1 heard my request for a return of Save the Music!?!). After a five year hiatus, the series will return to feature 8 top female performers. It seems as though this time around, all of the performers are in their youth or early adulthood. Granted only 6 artists have been confirmed: Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Adele, Miley Cyrus, Jordin Sparks, and Jennifer Hudson, but the remaining two better be…

  • Mother of All Funk Chords

    musicfan214
    25 Aug 2009 | 6:38 pm
    by Kutiman: I have not blogged in such a long time but it was one of my personal goals two weeks ago. So, I guess now is better late than never! Although I haven’t written, I have kept a running tally of all the artists/tracks/experiences I want to write about and Kutiman is first on the list. I want to start by saying he is majorly talented! I don’t know if I would call him an artist, an editor, or just an all around lover of music. Kutiman finds different artists, vocal or those that play instruments, whose sounds he likes and adds all of their videos to create one track. When…
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    Altsounds

  • ATP New York Festival 2010 announced!

    Heron
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:16 am
    To continue their year-long celebrations of Ten Years of ATP we are thrilled to announce that All Tomorrow's Parties will return to Kutsher's Country Club, Monticello for it's third ATP New York festival over Labor Day weekend, running from Friday 3rd September – Sunday 5th September. Weekend and Day Tickets are available, with a Layaway Ticket option available. Tickets are available from today on pre-sale via ATP, and will go on general sale this coming Wednesday from ticketsellers via www.atpfestival.com We are incredibly excited to announce the start of their line-up... On Friday 3rd…

  • Codeine Velvet Club's debut album to be made available through streaming service we7

    Heron
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:07 am
    Seizing opportunities presented by the digital space, Codeine Velvet Club's album will be released in an innovative manner. Starting from November 16th free online music service we7 (Free Music, Listen to Music Free) will be streaming two tracks a week from the bands' eponymously titled debut album, ultimately streaming the full album before it is realeased on general sale. In addition, we7 will have exclusive access to the band, publishing interviews with Jon Lawler, lead singer and chief songwriter of The Fratellis, on its website at the opening and close of Codeine Velvet Club's UK tour.

  • 2010 BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED

    altsounds
    22 Nov 2009 | 7:23 am
    Superfly Productions and A.C. Entertainment are proud to announce the dates for the ninth annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Confirmed to take place June 10 - 13, 2010, the four-day festival will once again be held at the same beautiful, 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles southeast of Nashville. Ticket pre-sales for the festival will begin on November 27, 2009 and will last until 11:59pm eastern on December 31st. Bonnaroo will once again offer general admission tickets for five easy payments of $50 plus applicable fees through the holiday pre-sale. In addition, with each…

  • Metal Blade Records signs SYSTEM DIVIDE

    altsounds
    22 Nov 2009 | 7:16 am
    Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce the signing of extreme modern metal act SYSTEM DIVIDE, featuring Sven De Caluwe (Aborted) and Miri Milman (ex-Distorted) on vocals, Cole Martinez (ex-Years Of Fire, Antenora) and Joseph Spiller (ex-The Binary Code) on guitars, Andrew Lenthe (Antenora) on bass, and Mike Heller (Malignancy) on drums. SYSTEM DIVIDE has already completed a video for the song The Apex Doctrine off the bands current EP, which will also be on the band's full-length Metal Blade debut. Check out a trailer for the new video below and be sure to head over to SYSTEM DIVIDE's…

  • TWEAK BIRD POST MUSIC VIDEO FOR THE SONG ‘THE BONES’

    altsounds
    22 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am
    Still riding high from their summer tour with TOOL, the Los Angeles by-the-way of Carbondale, IL brotherly duo, TWEAK BIRD, are set to return to Europe and the UK next week for a 3 week tour that will make up for the tour dates that they were forced to postpone in order open for TOOL. In conjunction with their Europe tour - which sees the band playing the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the United Kingdom - TWEAK BIRD, have released their first ever music video for the song The Bones. Written, directed and animated by Nicholas Peterson, the The Bones music video is a…
 
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    Indie Music Tech

  • The Banded Coming Soon

    Indie Music, Inc.
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    Heard about The Banded, a music tech startup out of New York founded by Andy Volanakis? I received an email from them yesterday; unfortunately I don't have time to dig into it right now, but I'm intrigued after watching this video. They've got a lot planned. What are your thoughts?

  • Win Seed Capital for your Music Tech Startup

    Indie Music, Inc.
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:39 pm
    Got a music tech startup or idea that needs capital for a prototype or continued development? Or would you like additional exposure to Angels, VCs and large corporations like Yahoo and Coke? Then consider pitching at Startup Riot in Atlanta February 17, 2010. In its 3rd year, Startup Riot is quickly becoming a significant event for entrepreneurs and investors alike, and this year looks to be the best yet. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider it: If your music tech startup is located far from Atlanta, Sanjay is providing a travel assistance fund, but apply early as it will not last long…

  • Meuzer

    Indie Music, Inc.
    13 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am
    Just noticed a couple of days ago that Meuzer released their initial public product. I remember speaking with Ashot Iskandarian last February and they had just started working on it, so congrats on the release! Meuzer is a free music service that allows users to play and tag songs as well as see what other users are listening to. Additional features include: search and stream music playlists, and rate and comment on songs. While there are several similar services like Songza, Ashot plans to build more features as "its a baby product trying to experiment with a few concepts." To learn more…

  • How Does SoundExchange Work

    Indie Music, Inc.
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:05 am
    Curious as to how SoundExchange works, and how it can benefit you? Then check out this short video they created a couple of days ago:

  • ArtistData Founder Brenden Mulligan Announces Consulting Service

    Indie Music, Inc.
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    Are you an artist looking to make sense of digital marketing, and the wide variety of social media and Internet based tools now available for bands and musicians? Then you may want to contact Brenden Mulligan, founder of ArtistData, as he recently started Brenden Mulligan Consulting aimed at providing custom, focused digital marketing advice for artists (he'll also work with labels and management companies too). Not only is Brenden qualified to assist you, but he's got a no-hassle, easy-to-schedule service with great pricing to boot.
 
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    Idolator: Music News, Reviews, And Gossip

  • The American Music Awards: Keeping the Michael Jackson Tributes Going

    Becky Bain
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:02 pm
    Hey folks, just a quick note to let you know we’ll be liveblogging the American Music Awards this Sunday night (ABC, 8/7central — we’ll be here for the Pacific time zone broadcast) so please come by as we bow down to/bitch about who won what, who blew whom off the stage and who ripped off Lady Gaga’s look most blatantly. A few things we should all reasonably expect to see: Janet Jackson opening yet another awards show with an eight-minute medley of her hits, followed by her getting winded after repeat visits to the stage to accept trophies for her late brother. (He picked…

  • Adam Lambert is an Equal Opportunity Sadomasochist in his ‘For Your Entertainment’ Vid Preview

    Becky Bain
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pm
    While Adam Lambert’s dragging a lady (gosh, what will Out think?) across the floor in preparation for his AMA performance this Sunday, buzz is building for his first music video, the clip to accompany lead single “For Your Entertainment.” A little sneak peek at the video showed up today, and guess what? He’s writhing around in an erotic club with men and women. So there. Yes, yes, we know it’s Access Hollywood. They had the exclusive, what could we do? Let’s just focus on the information at hand: it appears the treatment “For Your Entertainment”…

  • Yes, That’s Brooke Hogan In Toni Braxton’s New Video

    Robbie Daw
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:26 pm
    Toni Braxton’s video for new single “Yesterday” premiered on The Wendy Williams Show today. In the sultry clip, Braxton catches her man getting frisky with a busty blonde who—Whaaaaa?!?—turns out to be Brooke Hogan. And how does Toni react to this act of complete betrayal? By writhing around on a piano, of course! All in all, not a bad slow jam! In fact, “Yesterday”—which also features vocals from Trey Songz—is highly reminiscent of Braxton’s golden phase of hit ballads (”Another Sad Love Song,” “Breathe Again”), circa 1993.

  • Whatcha Say About Jason Derulo’s New Song ‘In My Head’?

    Robbie Daw
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pm
    How does Jason Derulo follow up his J.R. Rotem-produced debut single “Whatcha Say,” the monster that bumped Owl City’s “Fireflies” off the top of the Billboard Hot 100? By hooking up with Rotem again for the (slightly) more up-tempo, (slightly) rock-infused “In My Head.” Derulo’s new single appeared on the 20-year-old singer’s MySpace. How does he fare without the use of a ubiquitous Imogen Heap sample? “In My Head,” of course, isn’t to be confused with Iyaz’ current hit “Replay,” which contains the…

  • Kris Allen on ‘Kris Allen’

    Becky Bain
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:15 pm
    Kris Allen certainly has his work cut out for him. His album is expected to post the lowest first-week sales from an American Idol winner in the show’s eight seasons—not that opening weeks mean everything. (Ruben Studdard’s best-ever first week didn’t exactly herald longevity.) And although Kris beat Adam Lambert for the AI title back in May, Adam seemed pre-destined to become the bigger media darling/pull-quote generator. But in reality, Allen’s no less passionate about music (and he did win), so we chatted up the soft rock singer/songwriter at Us Weekly’s Hot in…
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    NYT > Music

  • The Magic Pen: Mozart Operas Up Close

    By MATTHEW GUREWITSCH
    22 Nov 2009 | 5:32 am
    With the publication of “The Magic Flute,” a series of bibliophile facsimiles of the seven most important Mozart operas is complete.

  • ‘Fela!’ Broadway? Dance!

    By JON PARELES
    22 Nov 2009 | 4:24 am
    “Fela!” follows a tricky path between musical reproduction and reinvention to explore the life of a musical legend.

  • Elisabeth Soderstrom, Swedish Soprano, Dies at 82

    By ANTHONY TOMMASINI
    21 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm
    Ms. Soderstrom was an opera star, who was acclaimed for the plangent richness of her singing and for a repertory that included leading roles in the Janacek operas.

  • Spotlight Garden City: Rock Songs and Rubber Ducks

    By TAMMY LA GORCE
    21 Nov 2009 | 9:31 pm
    Bari Koral and her band will perform tunes for tykes at the Long Island Children’s Museum on Nov. 27 and 28.

  • Arts: In Chant, Listening and Singing Become One

    By CHLOE VELTMAN
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:20 pm
    More people have sought out chant at Zen meditation centers, Buddhist retreats, plainsong-infused candlelit church services, and yoga studios, and it is also growing as an artistic pursuit.
 
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    Indie Music News

  • Bethany And Rufus Roots Quartet To Perform At New York's Joe's Pub

    New World/Folk/Roots group The Bethany and Rufus Roots Quartet will be performing songs from their live 12 track CD "Live A Fip" at the New York's Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. The Roots Quartet includes the duo Bethany and Rufus (Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia), along with Fulani flutist Yacouba "Denke Denke" and Afro Haitian drummer ‘Bonga’ Jean-Baptiste. "Live A Fip" was released in Europe on October 22nd as a co- production with Radio…

  • Bethany And Rufus Roots Quartet To Perform At Barbès

    New World/Folk/Roots group The Bethany and Rufus Roots Quartet will be performing at Barbès in Brooklyn, New York on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. The Roots Quartet includes the duo Bethany and Rufus (Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia), along with Fulani flutist Yacouba "Denke Denke" and Afro Haitian drummer ‘Bonga’ Jean-Baptiste. The foursome will be performing tracks from their live 12 track CD “Live À Fip” released in Europe on October 22nd as a co- production with Radio France and Daqui Records.

  • Bethany & Rufus Roots Quartet "Live A Fip" CD Debuts In Europe

    New World/Folk/Roots duo Bethany & Rufus along with Fulani flutist Yacouba Moumouni and Afro Haitian drummer 'Bonga' Jean-Baptiste will release a new CD, entitled "Live A Fip" on October 22, 2009. The Bethany & Rufus Roots Quartet "Live A Fip" CD features 12 tracks, and will debut in Europe on the Daqui Records label.

  • Amy Speace's 'The Killer In Me' CD Release At Joe's Pub

    Amy Speace, a power-house of country rock, took to the stage before a full house at Joe's Pub in New York City on June 19th, 2009. The singer/songwriter celebrated the upcoming release of her new album, The Killer in Me, and it is a winner, fitting right in between energetic pop-rock, and the melancholy harmonies of country. At first glance, the perky and smiley Speace doesn't seem like a singer/songwriter fighting a recent heartache, but that's just what she accomplishes with her new album.

  • Amy Speace To Perform At This Year's Americana Music Festival

    Amy Speace will share the stage at the 2009 Americana Music Festival and Conference with artists like Marty Stuart, Cross Canadian Ragweed, and Those Darlins in Nashville this September. The 10th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference will take place from Wednesday, September 16th through Saturday, September 19th, 2009, gathering thousands of artists, fans and industry professionals from all over the world.
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    Hollywood Reporter

  • Sony to launch online service in 2010

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am
    Sony Corp. said on Friday that its planned entertainment content distribution service for network-compatible TVs and other devices will be launched next year.

  • Susan Boyle CD sets pre-order record

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:29 am
    Scottish singer Susan Boyle, one of the biggest stars of the Internet age, seeks to turn global celebrity into record sales next week with the release of her debut album "I Dreamed a Dream."

  • Lionsgate, Cherry Lane ink music deal

    19 Nov 2009 | 6:57 am
    Lionsgate has lined up Cherry Lane Music Publishing, led by veteran record producer Milt Okun, to represent its music catalog as part of a multi-year deal for North America.

  • GMM Grammy profits drop 20%

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    Thailand's top music and entertainment group GMM Grammy said on Wednesday it expected this year's net profit to drop by 20% from last year's 705 million baht ($21.3 million) due to higher operating costs.

  • Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr team for duet

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    Ringo Starr is joined by his former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney for a duet on "Y Not," the drummer's forthcoming solo album due out Jan. 12, 2010 on Hip-O Records/UMe.
 
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    Unreality Shout - Music

  • American Music Awards 2009

    Jay-D
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:52 am
    Two weeks after the European MTV awards it’s time for the 37th American Music Awards 2009. After a quick glimpse at the list of nominees, it seems clear the night could turn into (another) Michael Jackson tribute (nominated for best pop-rock AND soul-R&B album, best pop-rock male artist and best soul-R&B male artist). The night will also be a new GaGa – Beyoncé dispute for best female artist (will little miss spoilt GaGa turn up this time?). The rest of nominees are the usual: Black Eyed Peas, the American beloved Taylor Swift and the hip-hop / rap category 2009 trio Jay-Z, T.I.

  • Rihanna's 'Rated R' Review

    Jay-D
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:51 am
    Rihanna is back on the hot spot, but this time it’s for her music, and that’s very good news. Her fourth studio album is decidedly her most complete, mature and personal work, taking into consideration she is the co-writer of nine of the thirteen tracks. A renovated Rihanna is back to stay. Now it’s her time to shine. The semi-instrumental one-and-a-half-minute intro ‘Madhouse’ prints the new Rihanna intentions from the very start. The whole thing is grotesquely terrifying! Especially the freaky spooky organ notes that follow Rihanna’s voice inviting us to “come on, come on,…

  • The Saturdays - Ego - Single & Video Review

    Gerard McGarry
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:23 am
    This time last year, I didn't hold out much hope for The Saturdays breaking into the pop charts in any big way. However, aided by some cracking pop tunes and capitalising on the misfortunes of Sugababes and the slumbering Girls Aloud, they've miraculously returned for a second album, Wordshaker. Personally, I'm glad they are, although they've ditched the bright colours that were their trademark throughout the promo for the first album. I loved Wordshaker's first single, Forever Is Over, for all its divaesque posturing and melodrama, though sadly I didn't review it. Radio 1 Top Ten Weekly read…

  • Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind - Single review

    Gerard McGarry
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:49 am
    If there's one thing that Ghostbusters taught us it's that New Yorkers love their city. Am I right? And Sinatra's New York, New York might have a little competition as the city's anthem if this collab between Jay-Z and Alicia Keys has its way. I first heard this track on the MTV EMAs, and it didn't initially make much of an impression. However, after some repeat listens the irresistable chorus was lasered into my brain. You find yourself running around sporadically yelling "Noo Yawk! The concrete jungle where dreams are maaaade up! There's nothing you caaan't do." As a collaboration, it…

  • Leona Lewis - Happy - Single Review

    Gerard McGarry
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:26 am
    Leading off her second album with a Ryan Tedder-penned track, Happy, the lovely Leona Lewis is clearly sticking to the formula with this one. Now, we're obviously fans of Leona here on Unreality Shout - I've read brilliant reviews penned by RandomEnigma and Jay-D lately. Unfortunately, Happy gives me mixed feelings. With Leona, the voice is a given. It will always be flawlessly crystaline and beautiful, even on the high notes. But the song is a wrist-slashingly plodding tedderballad. Radio 1 Top Ten Weekly read more
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    Stereogum

  • Premature Evaluation: Beach House - Teen Dream

    Stereogum
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pm
    When we meditated on Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally's gorgeous sophomore album Devotion we had the following to say:[Y]ou can't fall back on Mazzy Star or Galaxie 500 references because they've pushed themselves into their own, unique solar system. Victoria's voice and woozy after-hours organ tones are more assured, Alex has lost the beard but gained more inventive, atmospheric guitar lines. For just one instance, listen to "You Came To Me," the way each part of it builds. We don't think they could've wrote that song a year ago. Throughout Devotion, they've pushed their template in all the…

  • New Jonathan Boulet Video - "A Community Service Announcement"

    Stereogum
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pm
    This dude's the latest signing to Australia's Modular label, landing with a tidy package of promotional offerings: a catchy, moistly breezy indie-pop debut single that couldn't be better titled for a meet-the-artist track; a subtly arresting/marginally tricked-out video; and a slightly more ambient take-away remix by long-time post-rocker the Album Leaf. Here's to good starts. We're told Boulet is 21 and a Sydney skate rat. Which means skate rat music in Sydney is a far cry from the shit-encrusted lo-fi tracks coming from skaters on our own west coast, or Boulet is an outlier wielding his…

  • New El Guincho - "Antillas (XXXchange Remix)"

    Stereogum
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pm
    When we first heard onetime BTW Pablo Díaz-Reixa, aka El Guincho, we were drawn in by "Antillas," a song we described as "a five-minute bundle of clattering loops and sunny harmonies." It was from the self-released Alegranza!, before he'd signed to XL, who reissued the collection. Almost two years after being hooked we have an "Antillas" remix by XXXchange. It shows up on one of two double 12"s that feature remixes of the track by the likes of Architecture In Helsinki, Prins Thomas, Banana Clipz, etc. (Mad Decent's releasing one, Young Turks the other.) It's nice being reintroduced to the…

  • Muse To Headline Coachella 2010?

    Stereogum
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:18 pm
    According to Consequence Of Sound, a previously reliable source pins Muse to the coming year's desert fest headlining slot. Glenn Beck just bought a ticket. The dates are April 16-18. Oh and these Coachella headliner rumors? Needs more Pavement.

  • Parents Just Don't Understand Horrorcore

    Stereogum
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:55 am
    From hardcore to heavy metal to gangsta rap, local TV news teams have long warned parents about the terrifying new sounds rotting teenage brains. This week it's San Fran's KPIX on the horrorcore scene. Not all juggalos are murderers, dad! Probably.
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    SiriusBuzz.com

  • Gary Parsons Steps Down From Sirius XM

    Spencer Osborne
    12 Nov 2009 | 9:26 pm
    In a stunning announcement today, Sirius XM Chairman Gary Parson has stepped down. Gary Parsons, who co-founded XM Satellite Radio, announced his resignation after the market close and shortly after one of the better quarters that satellite radio has seen in recent times was announced. Eddy Hardenstein, a Sirius XM director who is also the publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Times, will become the company’s non-executive chairman. Parsons stated, “it’s the right time to step aside…the challenging economic environment, we have begun to generate positive cash flow and have…

  • Hertz Offers Sirius XM Promotion

    Spencer Osborne
    12 Nov 2009 | 8:23 pm
    Hertz has been delivering satellite radio to car rental customers for years. Those that are renting a car can easily add satellite radio to their subscription so as not to miss the world class content that only Sirius XM can deliver. The option has been quite popular with existing subscribers, and has even helped expose non-subscribers to get a taste of what satellite radio is all about. Today, I received an email from Hertz with a special free offer of free Sirius or XM on your next rental. Here are the details: Get Two Free Days of SIRIUS XM Radio! Hertz is proud to offer SIRIUS® or XM®…

  • BMW Announces Enhanced Satellite Radio Channel Selection

    Spencer Osborne
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pm
    BMW makes the driving experience simply awesome. Now they are improving on that once again by incorporating a new satellite radio feature called Enhanced satellite Radio Channel Selection. On top of that, Sirius as an option has also become more affordable. The price for a factory installed satellite radio has been slashed from $595 to $300! So what is Enhanced Satellite Radio Channel Selection? Simply stated, it adds the BEST OF XM to the channel line-up during the promotional period. This is a great move for Sirius XM as well as BMW, and may bring about similar offerings from other OEM…

  • Sirius XM Officially Announces SkyDock

    Spencer Osborne
    2 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am
    The XM SkyDock has been available for a couple of weeks now and those fortunate enough to have one already know how awesome it is. Today Sirius XM officially released a press release for the SkyDock, letting everyone know that it is available in retail stores across the country. XM SkyDock Now Available for Purchase Across the Country XM SkyDock(TM) is now available at retailers and online stores (such as TSS-Radio) nationwide including the Apple Store, www.apple.com, Best Buy, RadioShack and www.xmradio.com/skydock SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI – News) today announced that the XM…

  • What Rosie Brings To Satellite Radio

    Spencer Osborne
    1 Nov 2009 | 7:49 pm
    Rosie Radio is here on Sirius XM Radio. Whether you agree with her lifestyle, politics, or thought process does not matter. What matters is that she is here on Sirius XM, and that she will have an appeal to fans. No, Rosie is not going to personally be responsible for a groundswell of subscribers, but she will be that added bit of content that people will be drawn to. Rosie will be broadcasting daily from a custom-built home studio near her kids and her crafts. Satellite radio fans get treated to a two-hour show each day, and can even reach out to Rosie by calling 1-877-94 Rosie. For fans,…
 
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  • Frozen Logger

    McGuinn
    1 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Frozen Logger Frank Hamilton played banjo on this at the Old Town School of Folk Music in 1957. It’s a funny song written by James Stevens, the man who made Paul Bunyan famous. Loggers are a tough bunch according to this song and it’s probably true given [...]

  • I’ll Fly Away

    McGuinn
    1 Oct 2009 | 5:52 am
    How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: I’ll Fly Away This grand old gospel song has been sung for generations in the southern United States. I married a southern woman in 1978 and soon learned to pronounce words that I had always thought should have one syllable with the proper two syllables. Lyrics: I’ll Fly [...]

  • Drill Ye Tarriers

    McGuinn
    1 Sep 2009 | 3:10 am
    How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Drill Ye Tarriers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia “Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill” is an American folk song first published in 1888 and attributed to Thomas Casey (words) and much later Charles Connolly (music). The song is a work song, and makes references to the construction of the American [...]

  • When I First Came To This Land

    McGuinn
    31 Jul 2009 | 9:01 pm
    How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: When I First Came To This Land People often ask where I get the folk songs for this site and I explain that I learned many of them at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago in my teen years. This is one of them. [...]

  • Old Chisholm Trail

    McGuinn
    1 Jul 2009 | 2:19 am
    How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Old Chisholm Trail From Wikipedia: The Chisholm Trail was a trail used in the later 19th century to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas railheads. The trail stretched from southern Texas across the Red River, and on to the railhead of the Kansas Pacific Railway [...]
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    XLR8R News and Features

  • Bleep, Give Up Art, and Shaun Bloodworth Team for N/S/E/W Project

    XLR8R Magazine
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    What started as a home-grown collaborative project to document the new electronic-music underground between London photographer Shaun Bloodworth and the Give Up Art design studio has grown into something larger with the assistance of Bleep.com. read more

  • New Joy Orbison Mix & Four Tet Remix Preview

    XLR8R Magazine
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
    UK dubstep/future garage phenom Joy Orbison recently dropped on new mix on the Ministry of Sound's Greenmoney radio show. Armed with new-ish tunes from several like-minded producers and a few of his own unreleased productions, Mr. Orbison offers a nice purview of UK bass music's more refined side. read more

  • Floating Points Remixes Sebastien Tellier

    XLR8R Magazine
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    Our faithful friends at FACT have just posted a super-limited download of Sebastian Tellier's "L'Amour et La Violence (Floating Points Remix)," up for grabs for just one week. Snag it while you can.

  • Minus and Raster-Noton Present CONTAINER

    XLR8R Magazine
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    It's been 10 years since the last time artists from electronic labels Minus and Raster-Noton collaborated on the New Forms release and performance project in Leipzig, Germany. Now, the minimalist audio and visual masters are again combining their efforts for CONTAINER, a night of ideas and new takes on performance at WMF in Berlin. Contributing to the event are label heads Richie Hawtin, Olaf Bender, and Carsten Nicolai along with choice visual artists Matthew Hawtin and Ali Demirel and performers JPLS and nibo, who will be "introducing an experimental platform of performative interaction…

  • Jamie Stewart and Co. Prepare New Xiu Xiu Album

    XLR8R Magazine
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    With a title that could possibly be the most fitting name for an album from Oakland's Jamie Stewart and friends, Xiu Xiu is preparing to release the lush and enigmatic Dear God, I Hate Myself on Kill Rock Stars February 23. read more
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  • SPIN.com's Best of the Week

    Matt Kiser
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am
    This week, New Moon premiered in L.A., Aerosmith members discussed singer Steven Tyler's drug habits, Rihanna performed her first concert since the Chris Brown assault, and SPIN stirred the web with our Rock Myths package, which argued that Radiohead kinda blow! These stories, plus the week's top news, photo galleries, audio/video, and live reviews, below. TOP STORIES: Movie Review: 'New Moon' SPIN's Phoebe Reilly explains why more K Stew, less R Patz equals the best Twilight yet. Read >> PLUS: 'New Moon' Premieres in L.A. Read >> Aerosmith: Steven Tyler Back on Drugs? Read…

  • Movie Review: 'New Moon'

    Matt Kiser
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:07 am
    It's probably a little early to speculate but here goes: New Moon might be the best film this franchise has to offer, and here's why: The first Twilight movie, based on the series of books by Stephenie Meyer, thrived off the unrealized sexual tension between vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and ordinary mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). Share Sure, if they were to do it, he might kill her -- but there was something unrealistic about a hot-for-each other duo (whose lust carried on, delightfully, offscreen, as well) steering clear of any carnal action. In New Moon, Edward dumps…

  • Hot New Band: Fanfarlo

    Peter Gaston
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:57 am
    Discussing literature isn't something bands are known for doing in their down time -- and that's fine with Fanfarlo. "There's not a lot of beer-can smashing with us," says Simon Balthazar, 27, lead singer and main songwriter for the London chamber-poppers. "Our favorite activity is to read a novel and talk about it. We're intellectuals. That's an unpopular thing for bands to say, but we're not interested in doing things just because that's what other people do." Standing out is a familiar theme for the quintet, which takes its name from a Baudelaire novella. The band was formed in 2006 after…

  • Q&A: 'Twilight' Star Nikki Reed

    Peter Gaston
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:05 am
    Name a song that you've listened to in the past 24 hours. "She's Only Happy in the Sun." It's nonstop Ben Harper in my apartment. My first boyfriend played me this song when I was 14 because my life back then was all about going to Venice Beach. Luckily, we didn't have a bad breakup, so I don't have any painful memories attached to the music. On that note, what song do you associate with your first kiss? D'Angelo's "How Does It Feel" was playing at the time -- in my head. Honestly, the most memorable make-out sessions I ever had were in [the 2003 movie] Thirteen. Those were hardcore. Who…

  • Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week

    Matt Kiser
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:54 am
    Lots of musicians tweet -- but all that Twitters is not gold. That's why you'll want to check out SPIN.com every Friday to see whose tweets we're reading this week -- then update your TweetDeck! (Obligatory Self-Promotion: …while you're at it, be sure to follow @SPINmagazine!) This week's winners: Who: Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) Why You Should Follow: This multi-platinum selling songstress has worked with everyone from Jay-Z to Pharrell Williams to Jack White, but when it comes to making important musical decisions, she turns to her Twitter followers. It's not uncommon for Keys to ask her…
 
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  • Theatre Is Easy: “Ragtime”

    Molly Marinik
    21 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    BOTTOM LINE: Traditional musical theatre at its best. It wasn’t really time for a revival of Ragtime. The new musical first opened on Broadway in 1998 and ran for two years. It was mostly well received, winning Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical as well as Best Score (Lion King beat it for the coveted Best Musical prize). It starred Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in what was a categorically extravagant, traditional Broadway production similar to The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked (although Wicked wouldn’t open for a few more years). But something unique happened…

  • Soundtrack Saturday: “Home for the Holidays”

    Kelly Stitzel
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    And here we have our third — and final — course of the Soundtrack Saturday Dysfunctional Family Thanksgiving. I decided to end our celebration of family, food, and fighting on a lighter note, so I give you one of my favorite movies of all time, Home for the Holidays (1995). I first saw it during my freshman year of college on the recommendation of a good friend who knew I had a thing for Robert Downey Jr. I absolutely loved it. After acquiring it on videocassette, I started a tradition of watching it at least three times a week every holiday season starting on November 1, a…

  • Bootleg City: The Cranberries in Munich, October ‘94

    Matthew Boles
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Hey, the head man is out of town! This is such a freakin’ good idea. See, when our “public servants” walk into office having “plans” and “introducing legislation,” they immediately start screwing stuff up, why is why Mayor Cass’s bold move should set a precedent, from POTUS on down to the local dogcatcher: once you’re elected and you have your inauguration (if you can get a zombie James Brown to play the inaugural ball, more power to ya), you take a powder for at least three months. Godspeed, Mr. Mayor, but stay away from the drinks that…

  • No Concessions: Happy Goddamn Thanksgiving — “Precious,” “The Road,” and More Feel-Bad Holiday Movies

    Bob Cashill
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:04 pm
    Thanksgiving: For some, that time of the year to reconnect with friends and family, to eat plenty of turkey and trimmings, and figure out what to gift Aunt Ida with this Christmas. For filmgoers, a big fat plate of depression, as the movies grim up, some chasing Oscars and prestige, others going for our wallets, and all of them leaving us in serious need of candy canes and eggnog. This season’s champ is clearly the feel-good urban horror movie Precious. It leaves no stone unturned to flatten us. A partial checklist of miseries: Poverty. Illiteracy. Morbid obesity. Incest and rape with dad.

  • The Friday Mixtape, 11/20/09

    Dw. Dunphy
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    Bend It Like Bender! – Devin Townsend Project from Addicted (2009) Blue Cheadle – Cheer-Accident from Fear Draws Misfortune (2009) Cruisin’ With The Deuce – Quarterflash from Quarterflash (1980) Elegy – Bob Belden from Black Dahlia (2001) Hard Shoulder – Mark Knopfler from Get Lucky (2009) Love’s Got A Lot To Answer For – Nick Lowe from At My Age (2007) My Blue Heaven – Django Reinhardt from Django in Rome 1949-1950 (2004) Never Mind – Minster Hill from MiNsTeR HiLL (1999) The Road To Hell – Chris Rea from The Road to Hell…
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    The KEXP Blog

  • Saturday Afternoon Artist - The XX

    DJ Michele
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    The XX are a brand new young band from South London. It’s definitely rock music, but with lots of male-female vocal turns. I hear a little Velvet Underground (the melodic stuff) in there, and also some Cure. But they’re distinct, delivering the songs in intimate voices and adding electronics. Their new self-titled record has some stunning songs. This one is “Islands”: The XX are influenced by rock bands like The Kills, The Pixies and The Cure and R&B artists like Mariah Carey, Rihanna and Aaliyah. They even do a cover of Womack and Womack’s “Teardrops.” The…

  • R.E.M.’s Live at The Olympia featured on the Afternoon Show today

    Kevin Cole
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:49 pm

  • Agitated Atmosphere: Gelatin Lux

    Justin Spicer, KEXP
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    As major labels continue to exist behind the times, artists and labels with little capital and lesser reputations are producing some of the most innovative, interesting, and inspiring music. Whether it’s creating a new niche in digital technology or looking to once obsolete formats, Agitated Atmosphere hopes to shed a bit of light and share a bit of information on the up and coming sounds of artists such as Maria Grazia Rosin. Rather than shine a light on a particular album or a piece of recorded material, it only seems fair to delve into the world of art with the opening of Gelatine…

  • Three Imaginary Girls is prepping (early) for the Academy Awards

    Three Imaginary Girls
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    I’ve been doing a better job this year than I ever have catching all the films generating “Oscar buzz” — (thank YOU, local theaters!) before the actual awards air, and starting this weekend, SIFF Cinema is making it super easy for me with period pieces galore. Their Awards Buzz Benefit Screenings package starts on Sunday, 11/22 at 2pm with A Single Man. This early 60s drama about a gay man (Colin Firth) who loses his lover in a car crash and contemplates suicide is already gathering talk about Firth taking Best Actor, and about its attention to period detail. All I…

  • Song of the Day: The Tripwires - Look At It This Way

    Leigh, KEXP
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    photo by Shelly Corbett Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole is “Look At It This Way” by The Tripwires from their album House to House on Spark & Shine Records. The Tripwires - Look At It This Way (MP3) In perfect timing with DJ Rachel’s…
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    Create Digital Music

  • Tracker Tracks: Winners of the Efficient Music Competition Span Genres, Moods

    Peter Kirn
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:06 am
    You know, tracks. Tracker. Photo (CC) Roey Ahram. So much energy is spent reflecting on the merits of different tools, or re-hashing tired debates like the comparison between analog and digital, often with the assumption that you can hear the tool in the finished work. But the real value of an expressive, creative tool is that it can produce wildly different results in different hands; it’s the measure of its versatility. And the measure of music is the music itself. That makes it doubly satisfying listening to the results of the Efficient Music Competition CDM hosted with the Renoise…

  • Help EFF Save Web Content: Prove Podcasting and Media Patent is Wrong

    Peter Kirn
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:56 pm
    Act now, or this puppy is in grave danger. Podcasting pug photograph (CC) zoomar. Patenting the use of all episodic media on the Web might sound absurd, but the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted just such a patent, to a company called VoloMedia. It’s a significant issue, one that could threaten the freedom of all media distribution online. Wherever you are in the world, you can help. Intellectual property law was created in order to protect genuine inventions and innovation from exploitation. But predatory patents, based on bogus claims and attempting to stake out broad rights,…

  • OpenSoundControl: Now Compatible with Magical Unicorns

    Peter Kirn
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:49 pm
    For anyone whose complaint about OSC aka OpenSoundControl is that it lacks broad hardware support, I have one word for you: Unicorns. OSC now runs on magical unicorns. (Would a unicorn not want high-resolution, human-readable messages encoded with time-stamps? I think they would. And because OSC is transport-independent, it can absolutely run on magical Unicorn Beams.) No idea what this post is about? Don’t worry — I’ll have a talking unicorn narrate a proper, sophisticated, complete introduction to OSC for beginners soon. They’re magical, so they can make complex…

  • DIY MIDI In, MIDI Out For Your Gear: New Kits from HighlyLiquid

    Michael Una
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:05 am
    MIDI control of analog devices from Michael Una on Vimeo. John at HighlyLiquid has been busy this year- he’s got a new kit out and one in the works that really step up the game. You may be familiar with his previous kits, which add MIDI control to Speak & Spell, Atari 2600, or pretty much every Casio. HighlyLiquid also stocks more open-ended kits which can add MIDI control to pretty much anything- I used one in my MAKE Magazine article last year to build a drum-playing robot. The new MD24 falls into the latter category. It takes a MIDI input and gives you 24 discrete +5V outputs…

  • TouchDJ Arrives for iPhone

    Peter Kirn
    17 Nov 2009 | 5:16 pm
    You’re now approved to DJ with your iPhone. Or at least the app is. I’m not sure if I can take credit for getting Apple’s attention, but Apple has approved the TouchDJ application from Amidio. That’s big news, partly because developer Amidio has consistently been at the forefront of musical development on the platform, including their Noise.io synth and wild hexagonal JR Hexatone Pro. This also is a big blog to the theory that Apple is intentionally blocking DJ apps — and a big boon to the theory that the App Store is just plain clogged, even if it may be…
 
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  • SATURDAY VIDS TO TURN JAPANESE TO: SUPER TERRIFIC CORNUCOPIA TIME!!

    Kip Wingerschmidt
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am
    Follow me after jump to videos, yes? Crazy cooooooollll!!!!!!!! -KW POPULAR POSTS:BTBAM THE GREAT MISDIRECT CONTEST: WIN A WHOLE LOTTA COOL BTBAM STUFFFUNNY PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST: WIN A WASHBURN GUITAR SIGNED BY MUDVAYNE!#2: LAMB OF GOD – AS THE PALACES BURN#12: TOOL – LATERALUS#11: DEFTONES – WHITE PONY

  • IN WHICH DEVIN TOWNSEND SUCKED

    Axl Rosenberg
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Last week one of you accused us of being a “bunch of negative miserable fucks.” I can only assume that this person had never been to this site before, and was somehow unaware that it’s called “MetalSucks.” Still, this was probably the best worst week ever, because: Devin Townsend took over our site for a day! We finally [...]

  • HERE’S THE COVER ART AND TRACK LIST FOR THE BINARY CODE’S SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF

    Axl Rosenberg
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Oh boy oh boy. We’re getting closer to the release of The Binary Code’s Suspension of Disbelief, which MetalSucks will sell in a digital-only format for a whopping five bucks starting December 15. Now we can share with you the cover art, which was designed by guitarist Jesse Zuretti (who also created this awesome MetalSucks [...]

  • ALICE IN CHAINS IPHONE APP: BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLAH

    Axl Rosenberg
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Well, I guess Alice in Chains can’t hit a home run every time. The metal-related iPhone apps thus far – or, at least the ones I’ve seen – have, by and large, sucked. Oddly enough, Metallica, who haven’t released too many products worth owning this (or last) decade, have the best ones: their Live Metallica and [...]

  • DAVE LOMBARDO WANTS TO SCHOOL LARS ULRICH

    Axl Rosenberg
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    From a Rhythm magazine interview with Dave Lombardo that I saw on Blabbermouth: Rhythm: Playing with METALLICA at Download in 2004 must have been quite an experience. Lombardo: “Yeah. Show ‘em how it’s done! No disrespect to Lars [Ulrich], because Lars is great and he’s a very nice guy, but he needs to spend a week at [...]
 
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  • Beanie Drops New Diss 'How I Could Kill Jigga Man'

    grouchy_greg
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:20 pm
    Philadelphia DJ Cosmic Kev debuted two brand new tracks by rapper Beanie Sigel tonight (November 21st) during his radio show on Power 99 FM.   “Back down Jigga/put my nuts on that n**as neck,” Sigel raps on the first, unnamed track.   While the first rap only contains one line about Jay-Z, the second track is sure to raise eye brows.   On the second track, Sigel issued another harsh freestyle aimed at Jay-Z, this time dropping a verse over Cypress Hill’s hit “How I Could Just...(read more)
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  • Listen to 5 Tracks from Assassin's Creed 2 by Jesper Kyd

    Christopher
    13 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    On November 16, Jesper Kyd's latest project, Assassin's Creed 2, will be available, but we give you an advanced listen to 5 tracks from the upcoming, 35 track release! More on Assassin's Creed 2Award-winning composer Jesper Kyd has created an epic soundtrack for Assassin's Creed II, the sequel to the fastest-selling new IP in video game history. Following his atmospheric score for the original Assassin's Creed, Kyd takes the music in an adventurous new direction and crafts an immensely diverse, melodic and progressive musical palette featuring acoustic and symphonic orchestrations with…

  • Win Red Cliff (Soundtrack) by Taro Iwashiro

    Christopher
    8 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am
    Well, John Woo's RED CLIFF is finally getting released in western theaters (more or less...mostly less) and that means a western release of Taro Iwashiro's beautiful score is coming as well.In this month's Movie Caption Contest you could win Silva America's soundtrack release. Sharpen your wit and creativity and enter up to three separate captions, today! Contest closes on November 30, 2009.Enter the contest here

  • Mayhem of the Music Meister (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) Soundtrack Review

    Christopher
    8 Nov 2009 | 7:28 am
    Batman - The MusicalReview by Christopher ColemanI have to admit. The first time I had even heard of the series: BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD was when I received this advance CD of music from the show. I was surprised to find that the music contained therein is from just one episode of the newest of the Batman animated series: "Mayhem of the Music Meister" was the 25th episode from the series' first season and first aired in July of 2009. I reluctantly popped the disc in, fully expecting to hear as many Elfman-Walker-Zimmerisms as their tv-budget would allow for, but was surprised once…

  • Special Appearance by Howard Shore and Doug Adams in New York!

    Christopher
    1 Oct 2009 | 8:08 pm
    Come see Howard Shore and Doug Adams discuss music from The Lord of the Rings -- Don't miss a special appearance by Howard Shore and Doug Adams as they discuss music from The Lord of the Rings. Howard Shore will sign Lord of the Rings CDs, as well as copies of his new CD, Collector's Edition Vol. 1. No other memorabilia please.Priority seating with CD purchase.Saturday, October 3rd, 6PM @Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Triangle1972 BroadwayNew York, NY 10023212-595-6859http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2628For more information, please visit howardshore.com

  • Win Astro Boy (Soundtrack) by John Ottman!

    Christopher
    1 Oct 2009 | 8:01 pm
    Our contest for True Blood (Nathan Barr) has wrapped up and we'll be announcing the winner soon, but our latest caption contest is already underway! Enter up to three captions anytime during the month of October and you could win Varese Sarabande's release of ASTRO BOY by JOHN OTTMAN. We've already gotten a few good entrants...so put your clever-cap on and get busy.Enter the contest here
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    The 9513

  • Your Take: Matchmaker, Matchmaker

    Karlie Justus
    21 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    In Thursday’s News Roundup, Brody included news that Lee Ann Womack will join country music heavyweights George Strait and Reba McEntire on tour next year. The Tennessean reports: One of country music’s biggest touring bills just got even better. George Strait has invited Lee Ann Womack to join him and Reba McEntire on their 2010 tour, which will make its way through the U.S. from January to April. “I can’t imagine a better tour to be on than George Strait and Reba McEntire — and now I’m not imagining,” Womack said in a release. “I’m trying to figure…

  • Bill Anderson Recognized as ‘Poet & Prophet’; Robert Earl Keen, “If You Don’t Like George Strait, You Don’t Know [Very Much]“

    Brody Vercher
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    Jimmy Buffet and the Zac Brown Band are booked for the next CMT Crossroads. Charles Kelley, one-third of Lady Antebellum, as an older brother by the name of Josh Kelley who has made a name for himself as a pop singer-songwriter. Convinced by Charles to switch formats, the elder Kelley hopes to release a soul-flavored country music debut next year. He told EW.com, “Country is where I’m going to live out the rest of my career.” @joenichols: “Merle Haggard sang me a song that he wanted me to record over the phone today. How cool is that?” Robert Earl Keen told Paste…

  • Friday Five: New Heartaches

    Juli Thanki
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:08 am
    I’m no cardiologist, but I’ve always thought old heartaches were the worst kind, festering like some sort of flesh wound turned gangrenous. However, these artists make a good case for the sharp pain of the new heartache. You know, should you ever find yourself in a heated debate over the subject. 5. “Brand New Heartache” – The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Jeff Hanna sings “I swore that the last time/I’d learned from my mistakes/But I think I’m headed for a brand new heartache.” Perhaps he should form a support group with the other artists on…

  • Jerrod Niemann – “One More Drinking Song”

    CM Wilcox
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Nobody can accuse Jerrod Niemann of false advertising: “One More Drinking Song” is exactly what its title promises, and not a scosh more. Although it’s a bit tempting to reward anything country-sounding in light of the debacle that was last Wednesday’s CMA Awards show, the truth is that if the neotrad generica represented by Niemann’s single were the only alternative, the turning of tides toward Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum might be for the best. Thankfully, though, some artists are still recording good country songs, and good country drinking songs. The superb “An…

  • Lee Ann Womack Joins Strait and McEntire; Jeff Bridges Plays Country Singer In ‘Crazy Heart’

    Brody Vercher
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:02 am
    The 2010 George Strait tour with Reba McEntire just got a little more can’t-miss with the addition of Lee Ann Womack. Sugar Hill Records compiled a list of its top 50 must-have tracks from the past three decades and made them available for download through iTunes for a mere $19.99. The list includes stalwarts like Ricky Skaggs, Doc Watson, Townes Van Zandt, and newcomers like Red Stick Ramblers, Joey+Rory, and Sarah Jarosz. It’s a pretty killer lineup. (via The Bluegrass Blog) Big Kenny filmed his latest video in the mountains of Edmonton, Calgary with the Blackfoot Confederacy…
 
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    BUZZGRINDER

  • Don’t Forget to Pre-Order Coalesce OXEP Vinyl

    Sean Cannon
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    As if having new Coalesce material wasn’t reason enough to change your pants, the ability to own said material on vinyl certain is. That’s why someone should pre-order the OXEP 12-inch for me, today being my birthday and all. The only crappy part is that you can’t order any of the clear version of the record. Don’t know why, they just said so. I’m assuming those might be for the band to sell, but that’s just a guess. Anyway, here’s the breakdown of what was pressed: 100 Clear 500 180GM Black 500 White/Silver Split 500 Silver And speaking of vinyl that…

  • Obits – Fake Kinkade (Live on Jimmy Fallon)

    Sean Cannon
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    The list of bands on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon just keeps getting better and better. I don’t know if Fallon consistently has better musical guests than Conan did, but it’s at least neck and neck this early on in Jimmy’s late night career. Obits – Fake Kinkade

  • Morrissey Doesn’t Like Cussing, Kicks Heckler Out of Show

    Sean Cannon
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    This is a toughy. Morrissey recently kicked out a fan for saying “fuck you” after Moz made a joke about Hamburgers (i.e. citizens of Hamburg, Germany, the city he was playing) should be called Hamburgists. Why is this tough? Well, if you’re going to tell such a horrible joke, you should be ready for some heckling. So I don’t know who to feel sorry for. That’s why I’m always read for hecklers when I do my prop comedy at coffee shop open mic nights and for bums on the street. They call me Potato Head, because instead of having long, bright red hair, I have no…

  • Photos: Melt Banana at Fun Fun Fun Fest

    Sean Cannon
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    Melt Banana melted my banana, or something like that. Of all the acts I saw at Fun Fun Fun Fest, I think these dudes were the most awkwardly engaging. I’d always heard that their live show put their recordings to shame — and sure enough, it did. Melt Banana – Last Target on the Last Day

  • Disco Biscuits – You and I

    Sean Cannon
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    I always wondered what happened to Japanese businessmen who were looking for love. Now I know.
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    Perfect Porridge

  • The samchillian – a musical instrument based on relativity

    Perfect Porridge
    22 Nov 2009 | 4:15 am
    The challenge was to make an aesthetic, ergonomic, musical product which could be used on stage by a musician. the samchillian is a new type of musical instrument which uses the concept of relative notes, rather then fix pitches (as in a piano). More info.

  • Cryns #3 Video Premiere for Run, Run, Runnnnn!

    Perfect Porridge
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:25 am
    Order Cryns #3’s new album here.

  • Robot Rock: Who’s Who in Twin Cities Electropunk

    Perfect Porridge
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:14 pm
    Not familiar with the burgeoning electropunk scene here in the Twin Cities? What better place to start than the annual compilation album curated by Todd Millenacker from Avenpitch? In years past it’s introduced me to bands like Thosquanta, Avenpitch and Screaming Mechanical Brain. Download Twin Cities Electropunk Compilation Volume 5 (zip) I asked Todd a few questions about Volume 5, this weekend’s CD release show and where to get the album. What’s the Electropunk scene like in the Twin Cities? It just keeps on expanding. Over the course of five years TC Electropunk has been…

  • Wolfmother, State Theater, November 14, 2009

    Perfect Porridge
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:18 am
    Australian rockers Wolfmother simply rocked the State Theater on Saturday night. Unapologetically wearing Sabbath and Zeppelin influence on their sleeves, the quartet pounded out power chords, falsetto wails and bewitching guitar solos culled from the group’s self-titled debut and recent Cosmic Egg release. The setlist itself set the show up to be a success. The group kicked off with “Dimension,” and the crowd — your typical selection of college hipsters, rock elitists, drunk 40 year-olds giving high fives and glammed up girlie girls — ate up every note. Favorites…

  • EELS offer another track from End Times

    Perfect Porridge
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:20 am
    For the cost of an e-mail address, EELS are offering a downloadof the track “Little Bird” from their new record, End Times,” in anticipation of the album’s release on January 19 via Vagrant Records. Get it here:
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    The Red Radio

  • Nitzer Ebb live from the Key Club

    The Red Radio
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:50 pm
    We are up late and tired and not enough words can express the greatness of Nitzer Ebb last night.  We've been seeing these guys since the 80's and they are seriously better now then ever.  Douglas and Bon were in sensational form.  The set list contained the perfect mix of new (from the upcoming Industrial Complex album) to the classic - Murderous, Join In The Chant (of course), Lightning Man, Getting Closer and the unexpected - I Give To You and Ascend. A great crowd as well. A glimpse, below:

  • Tonight, Nitzer Ebb take Los Angeles

    The Red Radio
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:52 am
    F yeah is all we can say.  Nitzer Ebb, one of our all time favorites, are set to play Los Angeles this eve at the Key Club.  A few years ago, the very thought of Bon and Douglas playing together seemed about as likely as Morrissey and Marr reconciling on stage.  That all changed when they guys reunited for a world tour in 2006.  Tonight's show marks Nitzer Ebb's official live return to Los Angeles since September 12th, 2006, in which they played the Avalon.  We've seen the set list and there's a lot to be excited about.  The most unexpected…

  • Sondre Lerche plays NPR's "Tiny Desk Concert" series

    The Red Radio
    10 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm
    Sondre Lerche stopped by one of our favorite sessions out there - NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series.  Lerche played a three-song set in the middle of the music offices at NPR.  The set included:Heartbeat RadioGood LuckEasy To PersuadeWe admit, seeing him do Heartbeat Radio acoustically with the backdrop of vinyl and CDs makes us love the song more and more.  Lerche jokes with the crew that Heartbeat Radio is taking an issue with radio, but not the NPR guys per say. Good Luck and Easy To Persuade sound great acoustically as well.  Watch the set below:

  • Editors do "Papillon" live and acoustic for Belgium TV

    The Red Radio
    9 Nov 2009 | 10:06 pm
    Editors guested on Belgium's De Laatste Show last week.  There's a nice little chat with Tom Smith at the opening of the clip below, discussing the band's current album hitting number one in Belgium, the band's late 90's musical influences, and a few other tidbits.  The chat is followed up by a beautiful, quiet acoustic take on Papillon - we love this stripped down, synthless version:

  • Depeche Mode ready new double A-sided single for "Hole To Feed" and "Fragile Tension"

    The Red Radio
    9 Nov 2009 | 9:46 pm
    December 7th brings us the new double A-sided single from DM's Sounds Of The Universe.Hole To Feed and Fragile Tension will share the spotlight and follow in the footsteps of the previous Sounds Of The Universe singles, Wrong and Peace.  Art is above - consistent with the Sounds design of course.  Oh and the 7th is for UK folks only, details on a US digital release are pending.  Our UK peeps will be able to purchase the single in digital format, CD or delectable double 12" vinyl.  Beyond remixes of both tracks, special remixes for Perfect and Come Back will…
 
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    Music For Robots

  • We gotta look good tonight

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:05 am
    Boy, am I a sucker for songs about astronauts. Globes On Remote - Space Camp. Well, aside from "Looking For Astronauts" by The National. Ugh. But this one? It's really fun. It's a little synth-pop number about going into outer space, and from those synths to the Wayne Coyne-like vocals, it's got everything it needs. It reminds me of the recent Target Market track "Space Tourist", which Laptop Battery, one of our favorite spambot commenters, called "Everything is very open and very clear explanation of issues". Man, it's like I'm not even necessary! This song is from Globes On Remote's new…

  • It's alright, I've got the seaside

    28 Oct 2009 | 4:05 am
    deVries - The Darkest Summer. Seattle's deVries is the brainchild of Travis deVries, also a member of the Turn-Ons. Their record Death To God is a good one. It's a weird, unpredictable mix of your favorite bands, but it's still strikingly original. The songs are similarly arranged and produced - think T. Rex in a subway tunnel - but they're also very distinct, including the beguiling "The Darkest Summer". They're also Peter Buck's favorite Seattle band. If you're not convinced yet, I'm not sure what else to tell you. Uh, the CD comes with a $20 bill inside ... ?* In any case, pick up the…

  • Did you feel like I do?

    21 Oct 2009 | 4:15 am
    Bass! The Hush Now - Hoping & Waiting. It's not very often you hear a song in which the bass drives everything forward, propelling the song toward that last second. It's especially effective in Boston band the Hush Now's "Hoping & Waiting", because it starts with that plaintive organ, and you're thinking to yourself, ah, okay. This is some shoegazer shit, time to daydream out the bus window. But then! Then it all goes crazy, bass-wise, and it only gets crazier: that opera singing guy, the "Penny Lane" trumpet, the song hurtling to oblivion while that bass carries it all along. It's ridiculous…

  • Up there on the hills

    14 Oct 2009 | 4:26 am
    Here's another one I've been waiting for. Basia Bulat's 2008 record Oh My Darling was a sweet little album, full of winding melodies, thumping percussion, and, best of all, lots of autoharp. Basia Bulat - Gold Rush. Basia Bulat is back. Her new record Heart Of My Own will be out in January, and if this track is any indication, she hasn't lost any of her energy or songwriting skills. Can't wait to hear the whole thing. The record comes out January 26 on Rough Trade. I am also excited to use this post as an excuse to tell you to watch this again. Bear suits, skeletons, and Bulat's tiny frame…

  • Thao!

    6 Oct 2009 | 4:15 am
    I've been looking forward to this one for a long time. Thao with the Get Down Stay Down - Know Better, Learn Faster. I loved Thao's last record, We Brave Bee Stings And All, which jumped around like it was up too early on Saturday morning. I wondered what would come next: more of the same? A collection of somber ballads? A funk record? Lucky for us, it's all of the above. I hate the cliché of a band or artist "growing up", but that's kind of what happened here. Thao Nguyen must have realized, as much as lots of us would love to hear her great breakout track "Bag Of Hammers" on every record,…
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    Radio Exile

  • Video Hook-Up: Ultimate Hogan – “Hulk Hogan, Look at Me”

    Shawn M. Smith
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:38 am
    Any true child of the 80s is going to have some level of nostalgia for Hulk Hogan and/or Hulkamania. Maybe you used to watch WWF (now WWE) on Saturday mornings with your friends or went to shows or owned all the toys and even copied some moves on your younger siblings (SMS = Guilty as charged on all accounts!) Well, with WrestleMania VI, Hogan was set to retire and head off into the sunset (something he still hasn’t been able to do successfully) and his nemesis in that match was the Ultimate Warrior, he of the face paint, bulging muscles and SUPER WEIRD INTERVIEWS. Almost 20 years…

  • Video Mash-Up of “Pokerface”

    Shawn M. Smith
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:59 am
    I am all for a battle between Lady Gaga, Christopher Walken and Cartman for the best version of “Pokerface,” but I don’t feel we can really be having this discussion without including, well, this cover version/parody into the mix: Find out what clip I am talking about “after the jump” http://radioexile.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lgcw-120×120.jpg?rand=630380

  • [Giveaway] Win DJ Hero for Xbox 360 from Radio Exile

    Shawn M. Smith
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:46 am
    If you are a fan of Guitar Hero you’ll be thrilled to find Activision has taken the Music and Rhythm gaming experience to the next level with the all new experience, DJ Hero. We’ve got one (1) Xbox 360 Standard Copy to give away and we’d more than love to make that happy person YOU! To enter, watch the videos below and leave a comment HERE ON OUR GIVEAWAY PAGE about the songs, the videos or commercials, before Midnight on Sunday, November 29th and you’ll be entered to win. Please visit DJ Hero’s official website [DJ Hero], become a fan on Facebook and follow DJ Hero on…

  • Super Furry Animals at NYC’s Highline Ballroom

    Shawn M. Smith
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:53 am
    Super Furry Animals [MySpace] recently played a gig at NYC’s Highline Ballroom (a near 1.5 hour show!) captured by our good friend’s at Baeble Music that had their most ardent supporters out of their mind – simply this was a show to see. If you weren’t a fan but were dragged out to this show, you would have been a massive supporter by the time you left. Check out the entire concert “after the jump” Watch the full concert at baeblemusic.com [mp3] Super Furry Animals – “Inaugural Trams” [mp3] Super Furry Animals –…

  • Beach House Reveal “Norway”

    Shawn M. Smith
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am
    Oh man, oh man, oh man! This is awesome. Making good on their Twitter promise, Radio Exile fave, Beach House [MySpace], are giving away a brand new track from their forthcoming album Teen Dream, out January 26th via Sub Pop. We’ve always been a fan of their previous singles [Beach House Announce Tour, Plan 7″], but there is something really special about this latest one. The song is called “Norway”. … That’s one of my favorite countries! Coincidence? I think not! [mp3] Beach House – “Norway”…
 
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    Silent Uproar Music News

  • Cave In Add DVD to Planets Of Old

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:35 pm
    As promised, Cave In will release the Planets Of Old EP as a CD/DVD on January 26th, 2010 via Hyrda Head. The DVD portion is compiled from the band's July reunion show in Boston, which you can preview in Videos. [thephoenix.com]

  • Rogue Wave Announce Permalight

    18 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pm
    Rogue Wave will return on March 2nd, 2010 with their fourth full-length, Permalight, via Brushfire Records. Check out Stereogum's Progress Report for some insights into the new album. [stereogum.com]

  • American Carnage with Slayer and Megadeth

    17 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pm
    Slayer and Megadeth have announced a co-headlining tour dubbed American Carnage, kicking off January 18th, 2010 in Seattle. A "chunk of tickets at every US show [will be sold at the] '1991 price' of $10.00." The bands are both supporting new albums, World Painted Blood and Endgame, respectively. [slayer.net]

  • Option Paralysis from Dillinger Escape Plan in March

    16 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am
    The Dillinger Escape Plan recently finished their new album, Option Paralysis, and will issue it on March 23rd, 2010 through their own Party Smasher Inc. label. The album was produced by Steve Evetts. Several studio videos YouTube preview some of the new material. If you'd prefer an in-person preview, the band will tour North American in December. [myspace.com]

  • Hot Chip 2010 North American Tour

    16 Nov 2009 | 7:37 am
    It might be a tad early, but Hot Chip have announced North American tour dates in April 2010 around the forthcoming album, One Life Stand. [myspace.com]
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    soul sides

  • HOUSEKEEPING + A PODCAST PROPOSAL

    O.W.
    18 Nov 2009 | 1:23 pm
    First of all, thanks to everyone for supporting the site by buying copies of my recent mixes. I have exactly four sets left. If you're interested, email me soon; I don't plan on repressing these unless demand suddenly skyrockets. (All gone, thanks again!) For everyone else - I mailed out your CDs today so you should get them before week's end (except for those overseas). Hope you enjoy 'em! As for the proposal...one of the podcasts I admire is Coverville. I don't always share their taste in music but I like the concept and more importantly, I like that they sometimes build their show around…

  • 7 x 7 + 12

    O.W.
    15 Nov 2009 | 11:44 pm
    Johnny Holiday: Nobody Loves Me But My MamaFrom 7" (Bold, 196?)The Combinations: Bump BallFrom 7" (RCA Victor, 196?)Fruko: LangarutoFrom 7" (Fuentes, 197?)Orquesta Zodiac: Tremendo ProblemaFrom 7" (Costeño, 1972)Jimmy and Eddie: Stop and Think It OverFrom 7" (One Way, 196?)Mandells: Now I KnowFrom 7" (Hour Glass, 196?)Family Affair: I Had a FriendFrom 7" (Authentic, 197?)Bonus: Frankie Nieves: True Love (English + Spanish Version)From 12" (Disco Int'l, 1979)A few 7" single songs to share with ya'll...First up, I've been hunting down a copy of this Johnny Holiday single for years now. It…

  • SWEETENING THE POT

    O.W.
    13 Nov 2009 | 2:48 pm
    I should have done this to begin with but order the Mr. Lonely + Love Me/Leave Me set (on CD) and I'll add the Aretha Mix for free. Seems the least I can do! I also totally forgot I had some extra Betty Davis' Is It Love Or Desire? CDs. I'll throw a few in, randomly, to anyone who orders over the next few days. (Update, 11/14: As of now, we've sold a little more than half of the stock. Less than 20 sets left. Sleep not.)

  • LOOKING FOR NEW SPOTS IN L.A.

    O.W.
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:50 pm
    My nearly two-year old weekly in Echo Park, ¡Boogaloo!, is going from a weekly to a monthly (every Third Thursday) and while part of me is glad to leave the grind of having a weekly party, it would be nice to have one more monthly or at least, a cool spot where I can spin soul sides on an occasional one-off basis. If any of my L.A. readers have suggestions of where to look, I'm all ears. The last time I put a query like this out, it actually helped net my weekly gig so I'm always appreciative of the reach of my readers!

  • MATTHEW + MAO

    O.W.
    12 Nov 2009 | 5:55 pm
    If you live in NYC, you have no excuse NOT to go to this: Matthew Africa + Chairman Mao
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    Twangville

  • Dave Rawlings Machine- A Friend of a Friend

    Eli Petersen
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:44 am
    A Friend of A Friend is the debut record from the Dave Rawlings Machine, but in reality it is the re-emergence of the Gillian Welch-Dave Rawlings brand.  They’ve hardly been in hiding, contributing to records by Solomon Burke, Sara Watkins, Uncle Earl, Conor Oberst, and numerous others, but their last full length effort was all the way back in 2003 with Welch’s Soul Journey.  They’ve been performing live with numerous mini-tours, the Big Surprise Tour, and jamming with the likes of Bright Eyes, Neil Young, and Levon Helm.  But, the diehard fans among us were beginning to suffer…

  • Charlie Louvin/Live at the White Mule/Columbia, SC/November 12, 2009

    Todd Mathis
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:08 am
    Like many from my generation, (I’m guessing) I first learned of the Louvin Brothers after hearing Uncle Tupelo’s cover of “Atomic Power.” It was a great song that immediately caught my attention and made me want to hear the original. So, I tracked it down and found out it was an old-timey tune from the 50’s with mandolin and haunting tenor. Fast forward some 50 years after the Louvin’s recorded that song, and what you have is brother Charlie out on tour with a crackerjack Nashvillesqe band featuring his oldest son on acoustic guitar. He may have lost a bit of the strong vocal…

  • Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2009, Part 1

    Mayer Danzig
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:46 am
    Man, I’ve got some catching up to do. A heavy travel schedule has kept me from my monthly playlist duties. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had the pleasure to visit some impressive places. Even better, I’ve had plenty of great new music to keep me company along the way. Well, its time to make up for the missing playlists and share the musical love with a special, multi-part Fall edition. ALBUMS OF THE SEASON: 1372 Overton Park, by Lucero Several years ago Lucero was the subject of a documentary, Dreaming in America, which chronicled the band’s unbridled ambition to become successful…

  • A Wrinkle Neck Mules Giveaway + Desktop Wallpaper

    Tom Osborne
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    Earlier this month devoted Twangville readers read Chip’s review of the new Wrinkle Neck Mules album, ‘Let the Lead Fly’. Rather than double the love with a review I’ll just say that it’s another consistently great album from one of Richmond’s finest. Instead, I’m offering up a custom designed desktop wallpaper for download by yours truly inspired by “Catfish and Color TV” one of my favorite tracks on the new record. But wait, that’s not all! Twangville is also giving away 4 unordinary copies of ‘Let the Lead Fly’.

  • Possum Jenkins – Collection of Bad Habits

    Kelly Dearmore
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am
    With several great albums that draw heavily on southern-rock swagger having been released by bands such as Drive By Truckers and Lucero recently, I figured I was fried for a while when it came to these types of sounds. With that said, I was pleasantly surprised when I found myself enjoying the new record by North Carolina’s Possum Jenkins (Official / Myspace). Collection of Bad Habits, their 3rd album, ably displays what the band calls their “Carolinacana” sound. From what I gather, especially from “Reidsville” and “Don’t Tell Me”, that sound…
 
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    JamBase

  • Sat Eye Candy: The Jukebox

    21 Nov 2009 | 6:49 am
    BRIGHTENING UP BARROOMS FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY Next Monday, November 23, the jukebox will celebrate its 120th anniversary. Few inanimate objects have had a greater cultural impact, providing a sense of shared community and inspiring more songs than can be counted. While MP3 players and other modern digital devices almost make a machine that mechanically picks up individual records sort of quaint, it's unlikely the image or metaphor of the jukebox is ever going to fully die out. Truly glorious contraptions are few and far between, especially ones that have done so much to popularize and…

  • Gov't Mule: More 2010 DatesXmas Jam Tix Still On Sale

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:55 pm
    GOV'T MULE ANNOUNCE MORE DATES FOR WINTER TOUR 2010, XMAS JAM TICKETS STILL ON SALE Gov't Mule has announced the second leg of the Winter By A Thread Tour, beginning in February, 2010 at the House of Blues in Cleveland, OH and wrapping up at another HOB location in Houston, TX. Complete tour dates below. Gov't Mule Tour Dates Gov't Mule 11/21/09 Sat The Forum London, GB 12/09/09 Wed Horizon Records Greenville, SC 12/12/09 Sat Asheville Civic Center Asheville, NC 12/30/09 Wed Beacon Theatre New York, NY 12/31/09 Thu Beacon Theatre New York, NY 01/15/10 Fri Grand Lido Negril Negril, JM 01/16/10…

  • Hiromi's Sonicbloom | 11.14 | Tel Aviv

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:20 pm
    Words by: Kevin Schwartzbach Hiromi's Sonicbloom :: 11.14.09 :: Hangar 11 :: Tel Aviv, Israel Hiromi Uehara by Muga Miyahara As if there aren't enough things being exported out of Japan these days. It's no surprise, of course, given that the Japanese have a habit of taking things invented by Americans and making them smaller, better, and more efficient. First it was cars, then electronics, and now jazz. Hiromi Uehara certainly is small (standing at no more than five feet), certainly is efficient, and certainly is better than just about any contemporary American jazz pianist. In a genre…

  • Greensky Bluegrass/Sheaffer Tour

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:22 pm
    GREENSKY BLUEGRASS TEAMS WITH RAILROAD EARTH'S TODD SHEAFFER FOR TOUR Greensky Bluegrass Perennial bluegrass favorite Greensky Bluegrass has joined forces with Todd Sheaffer of Railroad Earth for an inspiring one-week tour in December. Greensky Bluegrass is one of the most exciting bands in today's music scene. Since winning the 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, Greensky has been touring the country consistently, averaging over 170 shows a year and playing to many sold out audiences along the way. In a very short time the band has performed with the likes of Tony Rice, Peter…

  • Wanee 2010: April 15-17

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:22 pm
    WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2010, TICKETS ON SALE SOON The 2010 Wanee Music Festival will be held Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17 at the Spirit of Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Also, don't miss the Wanee Kick-Off Party which will be held on Thursday, April 15. The lineup for this year's show and on-sale information for tickets and packages will be announced soon. Last year's Festival nearly doubled in attendance from 2008, and 2010 is looking to be even more exciting. For all upcoming information head on over to the Wanee site. Check out Jambase's coverage of the…
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    The Tripwire

  • Tweet Release: Real Estate

    David Bevan
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:29 am
    The deal: It’s possible that over the past several weeks you’ve noticed the reviews slow to a trickle around these parts. We had our reasons! Cookies weren’t involved! Okay, maybe they were! All of us at Tripwire HQ are pleased to introduce to you today a new chapter in our “take” on music criticism—by handing over the keys. Starting this week and every Tuesday hereafter, we’ll be posting a full album stream through our friends over at LaLa. What we’d like you to do is lend us your brainwaves and tweet whatever crosses your mind while listening.

  • Jason Segel Joins The Swell Season On Stage, Does That Creepy Thing We Love

    David Bevan
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:12 am
    When The Swell Season played LA’s Wiltern Theater Wednesday night, Apatow acolyte and our favorite lug Jason Segel, took over the piano bench for a song he penned himself. After watching a few dozen times, we’d be down for a “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” sequel right now—much more so than that Russell Brand-Jonah Hill spin-off currently in production anyway. Way better vampire jams than those flying into theaters today, no doubt.

  • Hip-Hop Still Has Love For Grizzly Bear In Wake Of Ed Droste’s Twitter Suicide

    Adam Daniels
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am
    Sure, it’s great to get the Jay-Z stamp of approval, but Jay lives in a penthouse in Tribeca or something (in our mind dude has like 18 houses- recession be damned). The man isn’t exactly down with the underground anymore. So it’s nice to see some more, shall we say “indie” rappers also show their love for the G.B. This week Kidz In The Hall leaked the first song from their upcoming Professional Leisure Tour mixtape and to our surprise it was not a bass-heavy trunk jam but a bragacodio-filled re-interpretation of Grizzly Bear’s “Two Weeks.”Check…

  • Newly Discovered Neutral Milk Hotel Videos Make Us Very Happy/Sad

    Adam Daniels
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:46 am
    Merge just put out some videos from a Neutral Milk Hotel show at the old Knitting Factory in 1998 in conjunction with the reissue of In The Aeroplane Over The Sea on 180-gram vinyl. They’re good quality and certainly showcase the sound and song of the band. They also weirdly showcase Jeff as a budding style icon, as one Stereogum commenter astutely points out, rocking what can only be considered a precursor to the Anton Chigurh No Country For Old Men haircut. But that’s another story. The only sadness comes in here when we, as (fairly) young music writers, also see this as a…

  • Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson: Life As A Movie

    David Bevan
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:45 am
    Story by Adam Daniels Photography by Dorothy Hong “Do you need a drink?”
”Yes, I need four double whiskeys and four PBRs.” It was Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson’s record release show at Williamsburg’s Union Pool one year ago, and while he was among a roomful of friends, he was not at ease. Robinson’s former fiancé obliged the request, assuming it was on behalf of the entire band. This was not the case. Robinson wasn’t a household name in indie rock at the time. But he had a lot of the pieces in place to be one. He had all but conquered…
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  • Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash Kills One, Singer Not Injured

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:05 am
    Cyrus was not on the bus that crashed in Virginia Friday morning.By Gil Kaufman Miley Cyrus Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage One person was killed when one of Miley Cyrus' tour buses crashed on an Interstate in rural Virginia on Friday (November 20). According to The Associated Press, Cyrus was not on the bus that crashed at around 8:15 a.m. Virginia State Police said one unidentified person was killed when the bus overturned on Interstate 85, about 40 miles south of Richmond. Multiple sources have identified the deceased as the driver of the bus; the driver's name had not been released at press…

  • Justin Bieber Mall Appearance Canceled After Stampede Erupts

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:41 am
    A young fan was hospitalized after the ruckus at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island, New York.By Larry Carroll Justin Bieber Photo: Michael Loccisano/ Getty Images Fans of 15-year-old singing sensation Justin Bieber might typically run a bit younger than most chart-toppers — but as the "One Time" singer learned Friday (November 20), that apparently doesn't make them any less dangerous. A young girl was hospitalized after fans mistakenly started a stampede at the Roosevelt Field Mall on Long Island, New York. Moments after the incident, Bieber updated his fans with a message on his…

  • Jay-Z Co-Signs Robin Thicke's Use Of Rakim And Nicki Minaj

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:52 am
    Jay also contributes a verse to Thicke's Sex Therapy, in Mixtape Daily.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Tim Kash Nicki Minaj Photo: DrJays.com The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Jay-Z gave Robin Thicke a guest verse for his upcoming Sex Therapy album — as well as the idea to invite another performer to the project. "It was Jay's idea," Thicke said about how Nicki Minaj came to be on "Shakin' It 4 Daddy." "We were in the studio, and I played him the whole album. He was like, 'You should get Nicki Minaj on that. She's got that voice. She's got that swag.' So I leaned over…

  • Game Warns 50 Cent: 'Jay-Z Is Not To Be Toyed With'

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:52 am
    MC says his jab at Hov was in 'fun.'By Shaheem Reid The Game Photo: Michael Tullberg/ Getty Images The Game has thrown disses at both 50 Cent and Jay-Z, so who does the Compton rap fanatic think would win if Fif and Jay ever engaged in a war of words? In a recent interview with Complex.com, Game says he gives it to Jigga. "Jay-Z will f--- 50 up in a battle!" Game predicted. "It would be so fast and over with. 50 is funny, but Jay is witty. Jay-Z is not to be toyed with. If he responds, if he feels like you're really pissing him off and he responds, he's gonna f--- you up! He would f--- me up,…

  • Lil Wayne, Drake, Birdman, More Team Up For New Videos

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:21 am
    Young Money clique films a clip while Lil Wayne and Drake guest on a Birdman track.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: MTV News The Cash Money/ Young Money synergy continued recently in Miami. All the family was there: Lil Wayne, Drake, the Birdman, Nicki Minaj, Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee, Mack Maine ... everybody. Wayne and his Young Money camp shot the video for "Bed Rock," while Birdman corralled Drake and Weezy for "4 My Town (Play Ball)," the next single off his album Priceless, due Monday. "Me, Birdman and Wayne, we got this new song — I guess you could say it's like another 'Money to Blow,'…
 
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    Crazed Hits - The Music Industry's Leading A&R Site - by Alex Wilhelm

  • Jaicko – Oh Yeah

    Crazed Hits
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Signed to Capitol. Debut single “Oh Yeah” developing at Radio right now.

  • Sonos

    Crazed Hits
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Buzz Track: I Want You Back Link: myspace.com/sonosings Contact: sonosings@gmail.com

  • Josh Kelley signs to Universal Nashville

    Crazed Hits
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:28 pm
    Josh Kelley, who we featured in August, has signed a record deal with Universal Nashville. He is the 78th featured Crazed Hits artist to get signed! Kelley was previously signed to Hollywood Records, and went independent after parting ways with the label in 2006.

  • Stereos – Throw Ya Hands Up

    Crazed Hits
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Signed to Universal Canada, was a #3 hit over there.

  • Alex Reid

    Crazed Hits
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Produced by J.R. Rotem, available for management and record deal, signed to David Massey’s Liberal Arts for pub. Buzz Track: Aggressive Link: myspace.com/dirrtybeige Contact: alex.reid.varley@gmail.com
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  • Michael Jackson's white glove auctioned for $350,000

    22 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    The singer's famous glove is the highlight of an auction of pop music memorabilia in New York City. His jacket from his 'Bad' tour fetches $225,000. Michael Jackson's famous white glove sold for $350,000 at a memorabilia auction Saturday, soaring far past pre-sale estimates, and a black jacket he wore during a 1989 world tour fetched $225,000.

  • In search of the perfect diva

    22 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    A powerhouse voice, a cover-girl face, a centerfold body, a clever and alluring personality -- can a singer ever hope to be the 'total package' for a pop-culture world that seems to demand it? Everyone knows that Taylor Swift can't sing. The teen star might hold the zeitgeist in her pink satin clutch, but she's regularly criticized for her live vocal performances, which tend toward wild notes and shortness of breath. Her turns onstage at the recent Country Music Assn. Awards, where she became the youngest-ever Entertainer of the Year, had critics pulling out descriptions like "shaky," "a…

  • Simon Rattle wins over the Berlin Phil and its fans

    22 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    After becoming the orchestra's principal conductor in 2002, the Englishman has endured a rocky interlude but wins a contract extension through 2018. In April 1989, the glamorously autocratic Herbert von Karajan resigned from his post as music director of the Berlin Philharmonic, the West German ensemble he had led for 35 years and made into the most brilliant orchestra the world had ever known. In July, he died. On Nov. 9, the Berlin Wall came down.

  • Berlin Phil

    22 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Berlin Philharmonic

  • Pop music review: High on Fire, Converge, Mastodon and Dethklok

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    The most animated act (think: Adult Swim) grabs the spotlight at a metal mash. It's telling that the most orthodox act on one of the season's most anticipated metal package tours was the one composed of cartoon characters. The sprawling quadruple bill of High on Fire, Converge, Mastodon and Dethklok -- the last a Gorillaz-like animated band project for self-aware Hessians -- proved Thursday night at the Hollywood Palladium that while the heaviest strains of rock music are very much thriving, the rule book for what constitutes metal today has been burned at the stake.
 
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    You Can't Beat It!

  • Weird electronic instrument - Otamatone

    14 Nov 2009 | 5:14 am
    I saw this funny note shaped instrument on Jetdaisuke´s Youtube channel. He is very creative and funny japanese guy makes video previews of electronic music instruments for web. It has got also a mouth and a face. It comes in different colors but personally I prefer blck because notes are black? Very funny instrument.Have a look.Digital Beat Music newsfeed

  • Why Rolling Stone magazine Must Die ? - The Prodigy - Invaders must die review

    14 Oct 2009 | 8:27 am
    My jaw dropped when I read the review. Are the people at Rolling Stone magazine just overpaid idiots who have a very limited view of music genres?In my opinion. Why just shut the fuck up and listen to mainstream rock bands since you don´t seem to understand a shits worth about real electronic music.http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/26079086/review/26212688/invaders_must_dieThe Prodigy - Invaders Must DieMy review:This album has got the real Prodigy back together. It´s a modern fusion of the good old and classic rave sounds, hits and stabs that Prodigy had already in the early 90´s.

  • Digital Beat - Dark Sun - full album now at Bandcamp.com

    4 Oct 2009 | 4:05 pm
    Now you can get the full album Dark Sun from Bandcamp.comCheck out also free mp3 techno track "Frontline Acidly" from this album.http://digitalbeat.bandcamp.com/track/frontline-acidlyFrontline Acidly by Digital BeatDigital Beat Music newsfeed

  • Digital Beat - Doorlicker track at Bandcamp

    26 Sep 2009 | 10:41 am
    I found this service for musicians via my friends Twitter page.It´s free to join and artists are able to sell their musicas long as they have a paypal account.Check out my page and buy new track Doorlicker there.http://digitalbeat.bandcamp.com/Digital Beat Music newsfeed

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    11 Aug 2009 | 3:15 am
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    Rolling Stone: Features

  • The Twilight Saga in Rolling Stone

    19 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pm
    Peter Travers Reviews New Moon Our film critic on the Twilight saga's second chapter: "Swooning tweens of all ages and sexes will work themselves into a lather ..."

  • Wes Anderson's Fantastic Fox Tale

    18 Nov 2009 | 10:04 am
    The director and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" star Jason Schwartzman on bringing Roald Dahl's classic to the big screen Wes Anderson's newest venture may be an animated take on a classic kids' story, but from its corduroy-clad characters to its cozy look at family dysfunction, Fantastic Mr. Fox is classic work from the director of Rushmore, The Royal Tennenbaums and The Darjeeling Limited. Rolling Stone caught up with Anderson, who wrote the film's screenplay with Noah Baumbach at original author Roald Dahl's own home, and Jason Schwartzman, who voices Mr. Fox's misunderstood son Ash.

  • The Man on the "Moon": Q&A With "Twilight Saga" Director Chris Weitz

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:21 am
    Master of movie adaptations on the wild stunts and Team Edward moments in "New Moon" With just days to go before the release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Rolling Stone chatted with the film's director, Chris Weitz, about the anticipated movie's wildest stunts, the loyalty of Team Edward and the scenes you won't find in Stephenie Meyer's original book. You said everyone's been asking you about the pressures of taking on such a successful franchise, and they also want to know why vampires are so popular. Honestly, there weren't really any pressures for me because there was...

  • ?uestlove's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" Countdown

    18 Nov 2009 | 3:53 am
    The Roots drummer's favorite all-star jams and musical celebrity slams Five Best Guests 1. Tie: Artie Lange and Olivia Munn I don't know if you can capture lightning in a bottle, but I will say this much — I've never seen a more ironic one-two punch in the history of the show. We all had crazy expectations for Lange 'cause of his reputation on [Howard] Stern and sure enough, he was comic gold. So gold, I thought there was no way Munn (who I know from the G4 channel) would stand a chance. But sure enough, she hung in there with the big boys and next thing...

  • Adam Lambert on the Demons and Dance Behind "For Your Entertainment"

    11 Nov 2009 | 12:33 pm
    Singer opens up about his new band (Madonna's guitarist!) and his album's Radiohead moment In our new issue, Adam Lambert tells Rolling Stone how whiskey and David Bowie influenced his debut album, For Your Entertainment. American Idol's first real rock star also opened up about working with Muse and writing one of the record's most tender ballads. Here's more from Jenny Eliscu's conversation with the man RS dubbed a glam-rock sex god during his fantastic Idol run: Tell me about the process of making this record. We did some recording on tour,...
 
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  • keep it goin louder

    Chris
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:55 pm
    The second official video for Major Lazer's "Keep It Goin' Louder," featuring Diplo, Nina Sky, Ricky Blaze, and some nightmare mutant biker girls. I'm assuming this is another Eric Wareheim production: [via] ******* click through for more...

  • video : Fever Ray | "keep the streets empty for me"

    Chris
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am
    New clip for my current favorite song from Fever Ray's self-titled full-length. Check it after the jump... ********* [via] ******** click through for more...

  • mp3: new Lykke Li | "will you still love me tomorrow"

    Chris
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    Sweden's Lykke Li is giving away a free download of her cover of the Shirelles' "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." Listen below, and grab the free mp3 here. lykke li :: will you still love me tomorrow ******** elsewhere: Mysterious London/Sweden group Summer Camp -- who NME called "probably one of the most perfect bands you'll hear this year" -- have a new track up on their myspace... click through for more...

  • GvsB sirius/xm blog radio

    Chris
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am
    Our weekly Sirius XM Blog Radio show airs today at noon Eastern (and again at midnight) on Sirius XMU. This week's episode features brand new music from Beach House, jj, Best Coast, Toro Y Moi, Nite Jewel, Burial, and more. You can listen online with a free trial here. Check this week's playlist + some mp3s after the jump... ********** gorilla vs. bear blog radio :: november 19 01 beach... click through for more...

  • dum dum girls cover the misfits

    Chris
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    [photo] Listen to L.A.'s Dum Dum Girls turn in an almost sweet rendition of the Misfits' oft-covered 1979 jam "Last Caress" at the group's myspace page. [sidenote: I remember the Metallica version of this song being mad controversial in 6th grade] ******** click through for more...
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  • While You Wait For The Others (Acoustic, Sound Opinions/2009)

    Satisfied '75
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:47 am
    MP3: Grizzly Bear :: While You Wait For The Others (Sound Opinions/2009) ——————— + Download Grizzly Bear via eMusic’s 25 free MP3 no risk trial offer ——————————————————————————————————————————————

  • Kim Fowley :: International Heroes

    Satisfied '75
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:44 pm
    This LP was waxed around the time he produced legendary recordings by the Modern Lovers so it’s no surprise that it’s one of the best albums from the ubiquitous Kim Fowley. Son of actor Douglas Fowley, Fowley produced the novelty hit “Alley Oop” in 1960, then went on to release some commercially unsuccessful solo albums, [...]

  • Diversions :: Bear In Heaven, Ex-Pat Southerners

    Satisfied '75
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:42 am
    (Diversions, a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing.) Bear In Heaven just released Beast Rest Forth Mouth their sophomore LP and second release via our friends at the Hometapes label. Before their show at Lit Lounge, last month during CMJ, I [...]

  • SIRIUS XMU :: Aquarium Drunkard Show

    Satisfied '75
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:03 am
    Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 26 (SIRIUS), and channel 43 (XM), can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s playlist. SIRIUS 119: Jean Michel Bernard – Generique Stephane ++ Tune-Yards – Sunlight ++ Trailer Trash Tracys – Candy Girl (demo) [...]

  • Alex Bleeker And The Freaks :: Animal Tracks (Cover)

    Satisfied '75
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:15 am
    This is very nice. Alex Bleeker and The Freaks’ debut hits shelves next week via Underwater Peoples. In the meantime, check out this very Neil Young rendering on Mountain Man’s “Animal Tracks.” And don’t miss the original; in fact check that out first if you haven’t, either here or here. You’ll thank me later. MP3: Alex [...]
 
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  • What's going on Sunday?

    brooklynvegan
    22 Nov 2009 | 1:13 am
    Devendra Banhart @ Webster Hall in October (more by Vincent Cornelli) tonight in NYC * Devendra Banhart @ Town Hall * Hannibal Buress @ Knitting Factory * Bonfire Madigan, Spirit Child @ The Cameo * Mike Bones, Pillars and Tongues, Coconuts @ Cake Shop * Camera Obscura, Papercuts @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * Performa: Scratch the Grand Finale @ (Le) Poisson Rouge * Talib Kweli, Jean Grae, Mickey Factz, Skyzoo @ Brooklyn Bowl * Dirty Projectors, tUnE-YaRds, Juliana Barwick @ Bowery Ballroom * Noveller, Picastro, Aiden Baker, The Color Guard @ Death By Audio * Jack Oblivian & The Tennessee…

  • Dark Castle, The Atlas Moth, Wetnurse & Tiger Flowers @ Union Pool in Brooklyn - pics

    brooklynvegan
    22 Nov 2009 | 1:02 am
    words by BBG, photos by Sam Marble Stevie Floyd of Dark Castle Dark Castle, The Atlas Moth, Wetnurse, and Tiger Flowers played on 11/17 as part of a BV sponsored event at Union Pool - part of a super intense week of NYC shows. Young badasses Tiger Flowers started out the show with a steely dissonant hardcore intensity, but seemed to have a few nerves. As the set progressed the band became more focused, taut, comfortable, and WILD on stage. By the time they finished with personal fave "Drag", I was ready to hear another few songs. I've liked Wetnurse for many years, and the local band were…

  • What's going on Saturday?

    brooklynvegan
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:29 pm
    Sonic Youth @ United Palace Theatre in July (more by Bao Nguyen) tonight in NYC * The Feelies @ Maxwell's * Devo, JP Inc @ Irving Plaza * Yo Gabba Gabba @ Beacon Theatre * Nader Sadek @ Santos Party House * Meat Puppets @ Mexicali Live (NJ) * Tim Berne's Los Totopos @ Roulette * Star Wars Concert @ Nassau Coliseum * Vision Fest Benefit @ CSV Cultural Center * Cinema 16 w/ These Are Powers @ Galapagos * Dawes, Langhorne Slim @ (Le) Poisson Rouge * Boy Crisis, Annie (DJ Set) @ Tribeca Grand Hotel * The Ballet, MKNG FRNDZ, My Gay Bingo @ Union Hall * Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, Cold Cave @…

  • Annie - new albums out (MP3, video), DJing in NYC tonight

    brooklynvegan
    21 Nov 2009 | 11:12 am
    DOWNLOAD: Annie - My Love Is Better (Sunkh Knight remix) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Annie - I Don't Like Your Band (MP3) Annie's second album, Don't Stop, was supposed to come out last year, and for the Norwegian singer's net-savvy audience, it basically did. The version of the record that is being commercially released now is a bit different from what leaked in 2008-- a few tracks have been cut, a few more have been added-- but since it is being released with a bonus disc that includes every notable excluded track save for her cover of Stacey Q's "Two of Hearts", the final product is less…

  • Pentagram, Screaming Females, Phish, Jay-Z & other tickets +++ Yo Gabba Gabba is here (3 Beacon shows today)

    brooklynvegan
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am
    Festival 8 (more pictures by Fresh Bread) Dead heads and pot heads take note. While the straight economy goes up in smoke with double digit unemployment, job prospects for hippies are booming -- and not just for boomers. At the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) they're looking to hire an official Grateful Dead archivist. And in Denver, where Colorado's medical marijuana industry is legally flourishing, there are these two recent job postings: The alternative newspaper Westword is advertising for a pot reviewer, asking for a short essay from applicants on "What Marijuana Means to…
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  • Primal Scream reveal all about new album

    Primal Scream have gone back to basics their eighth studio album.Recalling the -influenced sounds of their mid-90s efforts, singer Bobby Gillespie and his band have turned their back on the sonic experimentations of recent albums, and instead rely on a gonzo live sound approach.“I think we’re one of the best live bands in the world and I wanted to capture that,” Gillespie told NME.COM of the shift in styles. “The last two albums we’ve been loops and drum machines, for this record we wrote euphoric rock n roll songs and I wanted to capture that euphoria and I think we did it. It was…

  • Madonna tops Mariah with Candy

    In a week full of strong debuts, from Lyfe Jennings and Def Leppard to the Roots and Portishead, Madge is No. 1.It's a busy week at the top of the The Billboard 200, with Madonna's Hard Candy leading the action at No. 1. It is the artist's seventh chart-topper, the second-most among all female artists--only Barbra Streisand, with eight, has more. The Warner Bros. set moved 280,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. After racing 68-3 last month, the diva's single "4 Minutes" featuring Justin Timberlake gave Madonna her 37th top 10 hit--the most of any artist in the rock era. Until now,…

  • Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd Team For 'Rebels' Tour

    Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd will team up for a run of co-headlining dates in August, beginning Aug. 8 in Oklahoma City. The shed tour, under the "Rock and Rebels" banner, will feature an opening act still to be announced.Additionally, Skynyrd has been added to the bill of Kid Rock's May 15 Rock and Roll Revival show at Madison Square Garden in New York, joining Rev Run and Peter Wolf. That show will mark the first time Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Skynyrd, fresh off another co-headlining tour with Hank Williams Jr., has ever played the Garden.Meanwhile, Rock's Revival runs through Western…

  • Alicia Keys lets the music guide her

    The 2007 chart-topping album "As I Am" is still a fresh concern for Alicia Keys, but the singer says she's already actively mulling her next record."I've been thinking about the next album, since we kind of wrapped up this album," says Keys, who's in the middle of the North American tour promoting "As I Am" that comes to the HP Pavilion on Saturday. The set, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in November, still remains in the top 30 of the chart."Part of what I've been thinking about is, 'What are the ways that I want to express myself this time?' " she says "When I was just…

  • NINE INCH NAILS: New Album 'The Slip' Available For Free Download

    NINE INCH NAILS has made its new ten-song, 44-minute minute album entitled "The Slip" available for free download at www.nin.com (free signup required). The new set includes the songs "Echoplex" and "Discipline" which were both posted online during the last couple of weeks ahead of the new album release.The music is available in a variety of formats, including high-quality MP3, FLAC or M4A lossless at CD quality and even higher-than-CD quality 24/96 WAVE (licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial ShareAlike license). All downloads include a PDF with artwork and credits.For…
 
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    Music Juice

  • Audrina Patridge Halloween Costume is Amazing!

    2 Nov 2009 | 1:43 pm
    Audrina Patridge Halloween Costume is Amazing, everybody agrees with me on that. But what’s more amazing is Audrina Patridge super worked out-flat abdomen. Maybe she goes 7 days a week at the gym maybe she’s bulimic, either way, she had one of the hottest Halloween costumes I’ve seen this year. Yep, she’s a winner allright!

  • Mariah Carey Wants to be an Angel!

    2 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm
    Here’s a very white costumed Mariah Carey at the Halloween party, all dressed up Angelic style. Now I know everybody thinks angels are supposed to be perfect looking “creatures” but if I’m going to die right now, and Mariah Carey would be my designated angel, I would rather go to Hell… She’s way too fat for that costume, oh and by the way: white makes you look even fatter, dear Mariah... duh!

  • Annalynne McCord is a Sexy Batgirl

    2 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pm
    I always had a thing for Batman… it’s the costume and the comic books that drove me insane. That explains why I can’t stay put whenever I see a hot girl wearing latex, in a batgirl costume. Today it’s Annalynne McCord’s turn to be that girl, and my god how perfect that costume fits her. Check her out

  • Holly Madison is the Queen of Halloween!

    2 Nov 2009 | 1:23 pm
    Lately I haven’t seen Holly Madison doing anything worthy of a post. However because it was Halloween and because everybody loves having a weird costume, today my luck changed: Holly Madison had the sexiest Halloween costume ever. I’d crown her the Queen of Halloween… of course that makes me the King of Halloween…

  • Rihanna is a Sexy Leopard for Halloween!

    2 Nov 2009 | 1:17 pm
    Here’s Rihanna wearing some sort of a wildcat costume, at the Halloween party, the other day. Now I’m not a fan of freaky things, but considering this was Halloween I guess I can say yes to Rihanna’s costume. Plus Rihanna is not alone in these pictures, but with the one and only busty girlfriend of Ice T, Coco. Check them out!
 
 
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  • Dave Lombardo wants to give Lars Ulrich some drumming lessons (Please accept Lars!)

    22 Nov 2009 | 9:41 am
    In 2004, METALLICA were set to headline the UK's Download Festival, except for one problem; Lars got sick and couldn't play. So the band enlisted some very talented drummers (mainly Joey Jordinson from SLIPKNOT and Dave Lombardo of SLAAAYEERRR) to help fill in and the result was the best METALLICA sounded in years (videos after [...]

  • METAL INJECTION LIVECAST #44 – We DON'T Live In Cocoa [UPDATED]

    RobInjection
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    UPDATED: We posted the behind the scenes clip from this week after the jump… We return with a bang after being off the air last week. This week we seek guns at WalMart, Jenny sings some John Cougar Mellencamp, we discuss what type of awards would be given out if we had an award show for [...]

  • DEVILDRIVER and SUFFOCATION to go out on co-headlining tour

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:52 am
    Hmm, this is a little weird. DEVILDRIVER and SUFFOCATION are going out on the road together. Does this really make sense? I think there is some sense in it. SUFFOCATION are one of the heaviest bands on the planet, whereas DEVILDRIVER is sort of a gateway band into heavier music. Some 'driver fans than show [...]

  • Jim Carrey is NOT a CANNIBAL CORPSE fan

    19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    Every metalhead's favorite scene in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is the one where Cannibal Corpse is playing in the club and Carrey gets up on stage and parties with them (embedded above). For the longest time, it was rumored that Carrey himself asked for the band to appear in the movie as he is a [...]

  • MAYHEM FEST 2010 Headlining Band Rumors Begin

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:48 pm
    It's not even January and already word is leaking out about headliners for the biggest summer festival around, Mayhem Festival. Current KORN drummer Ray Luzier let the cat out of the bag during a recent interview and revealed that his band would be headlining the summer festival. Meanwhile, ThePRP is reporting that Rob Zombie will [...]
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  • News Roundup: 11/20/2009

    AMG Staff
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pm
    New Yorkers were treated to a rare performance by Big Star on Wednesday night, when the iconic power-pop band — whose touring lineup now comprises frontman Alex Chilton, longtime drummer Jody Stephens, and Posies members Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow — performed at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple. Highlights included a cover of Todd Rundgren’s “Slut,” a rendition of “I Am the Cosmos” with Auer on lead vocals, and such Big Star staples as “Thirteen” and “The Ballad of El Goodo.” [RollingStone.com] Dates for the annual Bonnaroo…

  • Hot Damn Jamz 35: Punch a Hole in It

    AMG Staff
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am
    This week we’ve got the usual stunning array of new bands to thrill, chill and amaze you. From New Jersey noise poppers to SF psych poppers to Welsh collectives, these are all names to learn because they are going to be big timing it in 2010. Next week we’ll bring you another overflowing bounty of brilliance, but after that we have some choices. We’ll probably have a year-end best-of HDJz round-up, but it might be cool to have a Reader’s Choice Hot Damn Jamz. If you want to take part please send in a comment with the words “I’m in, Bunky” and…

  • News Roundup: 11/19/2009

    AMG Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pm
    John Mayer’s Battle Studies is estimated to sell between 275,000 and 300,000 copies this week, which should make it the number one album on Billboard’s 200 chart. If it tops the chart, this will be Mayer’s second number one; 2003’s Heavier Things, which sold 317,000 in 2003, was his first. Casting Crowns, Norah Jones, 50 Cent and Justin Bieber are other acts likely to debut high on next week’s Billboard 200. [Billboard.com] Two of the year’s best-received music documentaries, Anvil! and It Might Get Loud, were left off of the short list of Best Documentary…

  • My Video Jamz of 2006

    Tim Sendra
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
    Do you like pop music? Do you like snappy visuals? Well, 2006 was a pretty good year for both. I’m a big fan of Camera Obscura’s loving recreation of early 60s advertising, the Long Blondes’ wittily cinematic split screens, the Bicycles’ endearingly DIY-goofiness, Love is All’s invigorating live performance, and the Golden Dogs’ all-out energetic charge through one of the great unknown pop anthems of the last decade.   Camera Obscura - “Lloyd I’m Ready to Be Heartbroken” (from Let’s Get Out of This Country)…

  • News Roundup: 11/18/2009

    AMG Staff
    18 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pm
    British pop-singer Leona Lewis has recorded the theme song for director James Cameron’s long-awaited sci-fi epic Avatar. The song, titled “I See You,” will play over the film’s end credits. Lewis just released Echo, her sophomore album and follow-up to 2007’s international smash Spirit. [Independent.co.uk.] Ian Brown is apparently urging British educators to show the films “8 Mile” and “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” to pupils. The former Stone Roses frontman feels that these biographical films (which center on rappers Eminem and 50 Cent)…
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  • REWIND: The New Music Industry's Week In Review

    Bruce Houghton
    22 Nov 2009 | 12:22 am
    Should CD prices be lower? A record store joke: "What do you call a CD that retails for more than $9.99?"  MySpace buys imeem at a fire sale price. Merlin finally makes a deal with MySpace that should help all indies. Do MTV and RealNetworks want to sell Rhapsody? Sony says that it wants to take on iTunes. Snoop Dog: This is show "business" EMI cuts a deal with cuts a deal with HULU. Major music video site VEVO to launch December 8th. MySpace Music overhauls charts. Faceboook restricts iLike iPhone app. TunesPro sells hit songs at 19 cents each...for now. Verizon to forward RIAA warning…

  • Merlin Finally Makes Indie Deal With MySpace

    Bruce Houghton
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pm
    New Deal Includes All Indie Music(Updated) Indie licensing agency Merlin, which represents almost 10% of the global music market, has reached an agreement with MySpace Music on behalf of its labels. The deal covers both streaming and purchase; and will be extended to indies that are not members of Merlin. Some Merlin members we're outraged last year when MySpace spun off MySpace Music into a separate entity giving the four major label groups equity and control; and leaving independents locked out  of  the boardroom. Details of the new deal are not public, but it does include non-voting…

  • TunesPro Sells Legal 19 Cent Hit Song Downloads

    Bruce Houghton
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:59 am
    (UPDATE 2) : Brenden Mulligan of ArtistDirect tells Hypebot that his sources say that TunesPro is NOT authorized by the labels (see other evidence in the comments section). On Friday afternoon the site appeared to be down, but on Saturday morning it was back up again.U.S. based TunesPro.com is selling 19 cent single track downloads and albums for $1.88-$2.78 from all the major labels; and they are doing it legally. "We have deals with all major labels and with lot of the independent ones," a TunesPro spokesperson told Hypebot, " and every day we get requests for more independent ones to get…

  • Sony Wants To Take On iTunes

    Bruce Houghton
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:33 am
    Sony is taking a page from the Apple playbook and will open an online store for music, film, books and other digital content next year. Years after iTunes launched and went on to dominate more than 70% of the global digital music market, the electronics and entertainment conglomerate has decided to enter the game. Dubbed temporarily the Sony Online Service, the store is part of a wider plan to return the ailing giant to profitability.  "Sony has been too focused on hardware," says Tokai Tokyo Research Center analyst Osamu Hirose. "It has to focus on networked products [and] delivering…

  • Susan Boyle Grabs Amazon's Biggest Ever Pre-Sale

    Bruce Houghton
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:13 am
    The usually press shy Amazon made a rare announcement yesterday: internet and TV sensation Susan Boyle’s upcoming album, “I Dreamed a Dream,” has become the largest global CD pre-order in the history of the online retailer. Per usual, however,  the number of units Boyle sold to reach #1 prior to her November 23rd release was not part of the announcement.  Boyle proves that adults will still pay for music; and whatever the number, it was big enough to leave Amazon's head of music almost giddy. “We were excited when Susan Boyle’s album became the top CD pre-order in the U.S. We’re…
 
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  • Review: Adam Lambert – For Your Entertainment

    Steven Anthony
    22 Nov 2009 | 2:47 am
    Adam Lambert For Your Entertainment Release Date: November 23rd, 2009 Label: RCA Records Genre(s): Pop, dance-pop, rock, glam rock Lambert’s debut LP is probably the most anticipated American Idol album of all time, and he didn’t even win the show. Lambert has a large, large quantity of fans and has impressed everyone from Simon Cowell to Queen’s Brian May, but does his first album offer enough substance to win over those who had been on the fence? During American Idol (which is a huge guilty pleasure of mine), I was rooting for Adam Lambert. I was glad to see someone so gay…

  • Fall Out Boy on indefinite hiatus; music fans rejoice world-wide

    Steven Anthony
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:55 pm
    Even though they have just released their greatest hits album, “Believers Never Die,” this week, Fall Out Boy have decided to go on an indefinite hiatus. Their spokesperson confirmed the news to NME.com earlier this afternoon, stating that “It’s a break with an indefinite date when they’re coming back.” The hiatus had been hinted at for quite some time, but now fans of actual music world-wide can breathe easily — the band is gone, at least temporarily! The band, formed in Chicago back in 2001, have had a few big songs to their name but are also known…

  • Review: John Mayer – Battle Studies

    Steven Anthony
    16 Nov 2009 | 1:55 pm
    John Mayer “Battle Studies” Release Date: November 17th, 2009 Label: Columbia Genre(s): Pop, Blues-rock Let’s not beat around the bush — if you’ve never liked John Mayer before, these songs will probably not change your opinion. It’s still his voice, still his blues-tinged guitar playing and still his penchant for arranging excellent little pop-rock songs. “Battle Studies” is better than any previously released John Mayer album, and acts as a great addition to a pretty stellar discography on Mr. Mayer’s part. Nearly all of the tracks are…

  • Joey McIntyre to release new solo EP… and go on tour. Alone.

    Steven Anthony
    14 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm
    According to Billboard & Reuters, Joey McIntyre is set to take a temporary break from the also temporary New Kids On The Block reunion. Why? To release his much anticipated solo EP.. “Here We Go Again,” on November 17th. The set includes the title-track (also the first single), and several collaborations with Brent Paschke, Drew Ryan Scott and Gabe Lopez. “Every two or three years I just get itchy and I want to make a new record, and being out on the road and performing so much only encouraged me more. It was quite an experience the last couple years with the New Kids;…

  • The Who to play 2010 Super Bowl

    Steven Anthony
    13 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Following a long string of impressive performances, The Who are scheduled to play the half-time show of 2010’s Super Bowl. Honestly, this is kind of a letdown. The Who are legendary, yes, but with only two original members, it is the equivalent of having Aerosmith play without Steven Tyler. And it is following a string of huge half-time shows, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, U2, Prince, Bruce Springsteen… The Who may have changed rock but do they still have a big enough following to warrant a half-time show? I guess we’ll see. Here’s to a good performance guys. The 2010…
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  • Correlation (or lack thereof) between audio quality and sales

    George
    13 Nov 2009 | 10:51 am
    While it pains me to say it, based on a whole lot of years of experience, I see very little correlation between how well-recorded a record is and how well it sells. I was talking about this with someone recently, and was inspired to draw the diagram below to try and explain it. Yes, it looks like something a convicted serial killer might scrawl on a jail cell wall, but I never said I could draw. Essentially, it’s just stating that unless you’re 2 standard deviations (shitty sounding at the left end of the tail, and amazing sounding at the right) from the mean with respect to your…

  • Coin a Phrase: The “Downsell”

    George
    4 Nov 2009 | 12:09 pm
    We all know about the upsell: Mass Merchants, etc. lure you into their store with a low-cost item (too often, CDs) in the hopes that you leave with some high-margin item like a washing machine. The “Downsell” is different. As I’ve discussed, the music business is now the merch business, and the way to go is to create a vast and sometimes over-the-top (like the awesome Josh Freese campaign) product array with some big-ticket (and high-margin) items that create awareness and drive people to the artist’s Site. The reality, of course, is that most customers will look at…

  • Reflections on the 2009 Future of Music Policy Summit

    George
    10 Oct 2009 | 9:50 am
    OK, a day or so after my panel at the fantastic Future of Music Policy Summit, and I want to try and toss out a few thoughts. First off, while I’m typically not real big on conferences, I can enthusiastically recommend this one. The values of the conference and the caliber of speakers/workshops makes this - in my mind - the go-to conference. Get yourself registered for 2010 asap. So, my panel was entitled New Musician’s Toolbox. I moderated, and the panelists were: Duncan Freeman, founder, Band Metrics; Charlie McEnerney, Host + Producer, Well-Rounded Radio/Musicians for Music…

  • Californication: I do love me some trademark squabbles

    George
    22 Aug 2009 | 7:37 pm
    OK, confession time: During a recent night of insomniac action (brought to bear by some jackasses whom, while they shall remain nameless, as I am indeed a gentleman if nothing else, will some day soon face the inevitable karmic retribution that their myopic, ego-driven actions certainly merit) I came across the show Californication on Netflix Instant. While my instant queue is full of all sorts of, shall we say, more staid films of which I could have availed myself, none of these were particularly compelling (remember, I was tossing and turning and mad). So…Californication it was. The…

  • More on loving music: Can’t Hardly Wait

    George
    12 Aug 2009 | 4:52 pm
    Yesterday I twittered out a pretty unvarnished sentiment about my love for music: I was delighted by all the “@” responses I got - I ain’t alone. One of the reasons I shot that tweet out was because I was - after a long day of meetings and travel - so very excited to listen to some of the new jazz records I’ve recently been obsessed over. What I like about them is that these records are endlessly fascinating to me. I don’t feel like I can sort of figure them out on first listen in the same way as I - rightly or wrongly - do with so much non-jazz stuff these days.
 
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  • Marko Fürstenberg – “Gesamtlaufzeit” (Thinner)

    acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:01 am
    Netaudio DubTechno Classic | "Gesamtlaufzeit" is a techno journey into icy landscapes and deep atmospheres full of echoes, sonic reflections and floating chords. Produced in 2003 Marko Fürstenberg also known as Surphase this album is not just only a selection of techno tracks. No, it's one of those rare albums, where we glide from one song into the other, experiencing different moods but always feel the flow. Marko Fürstenberg - "In Der Pappelei" (MP3) Marko Fürstenberg - "Mimerlaven" (MP3) Marko Fürstenberg - "Flüssige Reihe" (MP3) I hyped this DubTechno release many times, I am sorry…

  • Julian Winter – “Rock Art EP” (Pause + Netlabel)

    acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:45 am
    Game Soundtrack | Julian Winters "Rock Art EP" is the official soundtrack for an online game called "Alchemia". His EP combines songs and field recordings. "I hardly can remember all the 'instruments' I used for this music", writes Julian Winter on his website. "I think there were brittle wooden sticks, leaves, stones and all the other things you can find in a good wood!" All together we get a unique soundtrack which takes us on a journey into some underground caves with dwarfes and...Julian Winter - "Sewer or Later" (MP3) Julian Winter - "Godsend" (MP3) Julian Winter - "Den" (MP3) Alchemia…

  • Video: Candlestickmaker – “Take Me Elsewhere”

    acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)
    13 Nov 2009 | 1:44 pm
    Video | "Seeds" by Candlestickmaker is one of my favorite IDM-albums of the past. His new follow-up called "A Life in a Day" isn't that much melodic, lollypop and colourful and I don't know yet, if I like it. Please taste it yourself on Upitup.But... The video for the song "Take Me Elsewhere" is just one thing: Incredible!I can't get the impression out of my head, that Candlestickmaker cooperated here with some one from the demoscene - to be precise icecream-xtruder. If you are a collector as I am, be fast and download the original mpg-file coming along with the album (have a look into the…

  • EXPANDING09 in Barcelona

    acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)
    12 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pm
    Life rush rhythm, succes of p2p exchange comunities, increasing broadband capacity, extendeduse of mobile phones, constant development ofpersonal multimedia devices... These and many otherfactors affect the relation between cultural productsand consumers. Cultural dematerialization or the loss of the medium, generate a new context where allagents related to cultural production tend to see theirusual activity at least, slightly modified.Based on a three part format: exhibition, participation and networing, EXPANDING09 offers an open space to share experiences, services andtools; spread and…

  • Phlow Jahtari Mixtape – “A Fistful Of Dub”

    acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)
    12 Nov 2009 | 7:06 am
    Jahtari Tribute | While publishing our Jahtari-Portrait some days ago, I thought: "Why not making a mixtape with my favorite Jahtari-anthems?" After some digging through the whole back catalogue I finished my studies of the mighty echo chambers of Jahtari. I rolled you a wonderful spliff of smokey Dub Reggae anthems. Take care, Jahtari might blast you away into bits and pieces of colourful 8-Bit-powered reggae music with dubby sounds and a massive bass. Push up ya lighta, for disrupt and his posse!Phlow Jahtari Mixtape01. disrupt - "Tubby ROM Module (7")" (MP3) 02. Mikey Murka - "Sensi…
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  • Five Things You Never Knew about West Side Story

    Rebecca
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    Geoffrey Block, Distinguished Professor of Music History at the University of Puget Sound, is the author of Enchanted Evenings: The Broadway Musical From Show Boat to Sondheim and Lloyd Webber.  The book offers theater lovers an illuminating behind-the-scenes tour of some of America’s best loved, most admired, and most enduring musicals, as well as a riveting history.  In the original post below we learn five new things about West Side Story. 1. Did you know that choreographer Jerome Robbins insisted on making the Jets snap their thumbs against their index fingers instead of their middle…

  • From Jolson to Mariah: The Ten Worst Musical Films Ever Made

    Rebecca
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:18 am
    Richard Barrios has lectured extensively on film, served as a commentator on numerous DVDs, and co-hosted a series on Turner Classic Movies. He currently lives outside Philadelphia. His book, A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film, 2nd edition, illuminates the origins of the movie musical from the smash hits of The Singing Fool and Sunny Side Up to bizarre flops like Golden Dawn and Cecil B. DeMille’s Madam Satan. In the original post below, Barrios looks at the 10 worst musical films ever made. Musical films, as most of us are aware, are among the greatest mixed blessings in…

  • Riddle Me When? Something.

    Rebecca
    30 Oct 2009 | 7:14 am
    Gordon Thompson is Professor of Music at Skidmore College. His book, Please Please Me: Sixties British Pop, Inside Out, offers an insider’s view of the British pop-music recording industry. Earlier in the week we posted a musical riddle by Thompson and below he explains the answer.  Check out Thompson’s other riddles here. Riddle me when, riddle me why; can you name the song this time? Ole blue eyes thought this was the best, even if he named the rest. More than nothing, a quiet plateau; some friendly help, a bass concerto. Sthā’ī-antarā gat nahi; an unknown answer to a desperate…

  • Riddle Me When, Riddle Me Why…

    Rebecca
    28 Oct 2009 | 10:26 am
    Gordon Thompson is Professor of Music at Skidmore College. His book, Please Please Me: Sixties British Pop, Inside Out, offers an insider’s view of the British pop-music recording industry. Below is a hint to a musical riddle with sixties British rock and pop as its subject. Be sure to check back Friday for the answer. Check out Thompson’s other riddles here. Feel free to guess the answer in the comments. British pop musicians in the sixties transformed what had been quiet imitations of Americana into the height of hip artistic creativity. In the early sixties, the only British music to…

  • Why Republicans Shouldn’t “dance”

    Rebecca
    22 Oct 2009 | 8:19 am
    Jennifer Fisher, is Associate Professor of Dance, University of California, Irvine, and co-editor of When Men Dance: Choreographing Masculinities Across Borders with Anthony Shay, Assistant Professor of Dance and Cultural Studies at Pomona College.  The book offers a progressive vision that boldly articulates double-standards in gender construction within dance and brings hidden histories to light in a globalized debate.  In the original article below Fisher looks at the Tom DeLay’s appearance on “Dancing with the Stars.”  You can watch the video of his appearance here.
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  • Entrevista a Piscis de AMP-RECS

    In Vitro
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:23 am
    AMP-RECS es un netlabel mexicano radicado en Guadalajara, Jalisco.He aquí algunas preguntas a su creador.N&N: ¿Como nace AMP-RECS y con que propósitos?Piscis: Pues nace hace un par de años, a finales del 2006. Y nace por que yo tenia ganas de colgar mi música en algún lugar… ya había publicado discos con my proyecto “Piscis” en varios netlabels así que decidí hacer un sello para sacar la música de mis amigos y la mía.Un lugar donde colgar nuestra música y una base en internet para todas nuestras movidas… intercambio, muestra y exposición de nuestro trabajo.N&N:…

  • Sandro Marinoni & Stefano Roncarolo with Roberto Padovan "Cold Flowers" [ca328 ]

    millerindub
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:58 am
    Clinical Archives es uno de nuestros netlabels favoritos, poseen uno de los catálogos mas extensos que se conozcan, con 331 referencias. Además no solo es amplio en cantidad sino que también lo es en contenido, una gran variedad de artitas y de estilos; desde el ambient mas fino y delicado hasta el noise, mucho freejazz, experimental, etc.En el numero 328 podemos encontrar esta verdadera joya del jazz experimental, la firman Sandro Marinoni, Stefano Roncarolo y Roberto Padovan. De Marinoni ya os habiamos recomendado aquí algún otro trabajo en Clinical Archives, pero con otra formación:…

  • Joaquin Gutierrez Hadid "Vending machine" [ IHab001 ]

    millerindub
    15 Nov 2009 | 5:32 am
    Impulsive habitat es una subdivisión de Test Tube, se trata de un proyecto de David Velez (un trabajo de este; Tube 169, ya tenia ese titulo), con Juan José Calarco junto al administrador de Test Tube; Pedro Leitao. Después de varios meses desde que se anuncio y de mucho trabajo ya esta aquí el primer lanzamiento. El nuevo sublabel se va a centrar sobre todo en trabajos sonoros basados en "field recordings" proyectos multidisciplinares y conceptuales. Para el estreno de la pagina nos traen el debut del Joaquín Gutiérrez Hadid, un joven artista argentino cuyos trabajos audiovisuales son…

  • Universildo - Luces en el aire (hdm.01)

    In Vitro
    11 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am
    Universildo de nombre real Pedro Canale, ha guisado a fuego lento este delicioso platillo sonoro, aderezado en Argentina pero con espiritú universal. Lo puedo poner en la comida con mis hijos o viajar muy lejos ya caída la noche, transportarse a mundos oníricos sin fecha ni caducidad. Hipi Duki Muzik ya se se movía y hacía mover desde hace meses, pero ahora que se estrena como netlabel, genera expectativas aún mayores. Estad atentos al poder latino.Universildo - CaminaDownload here.

  • El orden criminal del mundo

    In Vitro
    11 Nov 2009 | 8:59 am
    El orden criminal arremete con toda su fuerza, en México la extinción de Luz y Fuerza mediante un decreto se une al impopular alza de los impuestos y a la designación de un ombudsman ligado a las estructuras del poder y que lo primero que hace es quejarse de falta de recursos a pesar de que el presupuesto de la CNDH es uno de los mas altos en América Latina. En Chile, el gobierno de Bachelet en plena y franca confrontación con los Mapuches. En Europa, los países debilitan su soberanía y entran a un juego muy peligroso al firmar el Tratado de Lisboa, mismo que reanima y fortalece el…
 
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  • Blink 182 To Enter Studio In January

    Bryce Jacobson
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    According to a tweet by Mark Hoppus, Blink 182 will start recording new songs in January.

  • Boys Like Girls AOL Sessions

    Ben Minsky
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:45 am
    Click here to check out AOL Sessions from Boys Like Girls.

  • OK Go “WTF” Music Video

    Ben Minsky
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:43 am
    Below is the new video for “WTF” from OK Go. Click here to view the embedded video.

  • Rufio Reunion Show

    Ben Minsky
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:42 am
    Rufio’s reunion show will take place at The Glasshouse in Pomona, California. Tickets can be purchased here.

  • Number One Gun Set To Release New Album

    Bryce Jacobson
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:37 pm
    Number One Gun has set January 26 as the release date for their new album, To The Secrets and Knowledge, due out on Tooth & Nail Records. Read below for more info and the album art. In 2008, Number One Gun entered uncharted territory as the band transitioned into a solo project with leader Jeff Schneeweis.  Speculation rose if this would be an end or a fresh beginning.  After two years, Number One Gun is ready to continue with the forthcoming release ”To The Secrets and Knowledge,” which gives the listener a creative, talent-filled album. “I did this record for…
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  • Pop Punk Junk Vol. 8

    Yet another doozy of a post in this series, but (then again) they all are. I remember the first mix tape I made for Amy (way before we were married and way back when people still made mix tapes) and one of the songs I put on ...

  • A bit of a whimper and a few tears

    She's impossible to deal with when she screams in the car... every single time we put her in the car. Really, it's a shrill-ear-piercing bombast of baby cry, but still, how could anyone not love this face? No related posts.

  • Rehasher – High Speed Access To My Brain

    High Speed Access To My Brain is the recently released sophomore album, and follow up to 2004's Off Key Melodies (on No Idea), from the from Gainesville, FL based band Rehasher. The band features Roger Manganelli, Gui Amador, Ryan Geis, and Jake Crown; guys you may know as current ...

  • Agent – Awake In Their World 7″

    If you aren’t familiar with this Long Island, NY quintet I’d suggest you take notice as this four song 7” is pretty doggone good. Awake In Their World was recorded by Phil Douglas (ex-Latterman) and falls squarely in that same vein of post-Lifetime East Coast hardcore-influenced melodic pop punk ...

  • Cheap Girls – My Roaring 20’s

    Hot on the heels of last year's awesome Find Me A Drink Home, the Lansing, Michigan trio Cheap Girls is back with another great full-length full of straightforward punkish power-pop, My Roaring 20's. There really aren't any huge changes to be found when comparing My Roaring 20's to their debut, ...
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  • Sound Investment

    Brands see the value of music This week saw the 50th edition of the Brands Bands Fans newsletter. Since its inception in May 2007 – and the subsequent launch of our blog, Twitter feed, events and panels, we have covered a vast and ever expanding selection of brand and music partnerships ...

  • Meats and Beats

    Meats and Beats [Boyband Special] Pure Groove and FRUKT present:  Meats & Beats - grilling your music and meat knowledge. Get your rump down to Smithfields meat market for the hottest music quiz in town. Yes, the pop butchers are back on 24th November - and this time it's boybands. Step out ...

  • Chew Lips

    Attack of the drones The London electro-pop trio have moved on massively from their first kitchen sink gig at a friend’s house in the spring of 2008, to being among the first slew of bands announced for next year’s SXSW festival. The band have been among the ‘ones to watch’ lists ...

  • If the shoe fits

    Valley of the dancing dolls The Dolly Rockers - the outspoken Girl Band with a penchant for large headphones and short skirts billowing with netting – have entered into a new brand partnership with KangaROOS footwear in order to promote their latest single ‘Gold Digger’. The ‘How do you rock your Roos?’ ...

  • Born to run

    The gig race is on Ted Baker's new Born menswear range has launched a new campaign which will require dedication, stamina, and quite possibly ear plugs. In order to promote its new Born clothing range of shirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, and hoodies  - all aimed at a younger 18-24-year-old audience ...
 
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  • Photos: White Denim, Brazos, Howlies @ The Earl (11/18/09)

    Kevin Griggs
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am
    Howlies: Brazos: CONTINUE READING Photos: White Denim, Brazos, Howlies @ The Earl (11/18/09) (2 words) © Kevin Griggs for Ohmpark, 2009. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Brazos, Howlies, The Earl, White Denim

  • Live Show: Maserati (10/10/09)

    Davy Minor
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:10 am
    Maserati 2009-10-10 Doug Fir Portland,OR Taper: Zachariah Boes 01. No More Sages 02. 12,16 03. We’ve Got the System to Fight the System 04. Show Me the Season 05. Inventions 06. untitled “Chug” 07. Monoliths Coley Dennis – Guitar Josh McCauley – Guitar Steve Scarborough – Bass Chris McNeal – Bass Jerry Fuchs – Drums (RIP) Download Lossless Torrent Here © Davy Minor for Ohmpark, 2009. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Live Show, Maserati

  • Photos: Pretty Lights @ The Masquerade (11/14/09)

    Kevin Griggs
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:06 pm
    Pretty Lights: © Kevin Griggs for Ohmpark, 2009. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Masquerade, Pretty Lights

  • An Atlanta Mp3 Trilogy: Harken The Hands Askew, Little Tybee, Adam Bruneau

    Davy Minor
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:14 am
    A meticulous five years in the making, Thou is the beautiful new record from Harken The Hands Askew, the solo banner for O’ Brother guitarist Aaron Womack. It is very atmospheric, droney sort of experimental stuff, but with a whole lot more traditional song structure than one would expect from that description. It strikes an almost perfect balance between its very basic lo-fi pop foundation and its more quirky and risky elements. I’m really digging this more and more, so check it out: Harken The Hands Askew : Growing Up is Hard Buy Thou Harken The Hands Askew myspace As of late, I…

  • Videos: Atlas Sound, The Selmanaires @ The Earl (10/15/09)

    Davy Minor
    16 Nov 2009 | 11:34 pm
    I’ve still yet to replace the video camera I smashed on tour this summer, but luckily some other folks have been taping local shows. I just stumbled across hundreds of great concert videos on youtube from ifilmbands, There is a multitude of cool stuff posted, like the recent show from The Meat Puppets & Dead Confederate and a ton of Deerhunter related stuff including Lotus Plaza and Atlas Sound solo. But since I have been listening to the new respective records from Atlas Sound and The Selmanaires a whole lot lately, I decided to post some videos from their show last month at The…
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  • ATP New York Festival 2010 announced!

    Heron
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:16 am
    To continue their year-long celebrations of Ten Years of ATP we are thrilled to announce that All Tomorrow's Parties will return to Kutsher's Country Club, Monticello for it's third ATP New York festival over Labor Day weekend, running from Friday 3rd September – Sunday 5th September. Weekend and Day Tickets are available, with a Layaway Ticket option available. Tickets are available from today on pre-sale via ATP, and will go on general sale this coming Wednesday from ticketsellers via www.atpfestival.com We are incredibly excited to announce the start of their line-up... On Friday 3rd…

  • Codeine Velvet Club's debut album to be made available through streaming service we7

    Heron
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:07 am
    Seizing opportunities presented by the digital space, Codeine Velvet Club's album will be released in an innovative manner. Starting from November 16th free online music service we7 (Free Music, Listen to Music Free) will be streaming two tracks a week from the bands' eponymously titled debut album, ultimately streaming the full album before it is realeased on general sale. In addition, we7 will have exclusive access to the band, publishing interviews with Jon Lawler, lead singer and chief songwriter of The Fratellis, on its website at the opening and close of Codeine Velvet Club's UK tour.

  • 2010 BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED

    altsounds
    22 Nov 2009 | 7:23 am
    Superfly Productions and A.C. Entertainment are proud to announce the dates for the ninth annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Confirmed to take place June 10 - 13, 2010, the four-day festival will once again be held at the same beautiful, 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles southeast of Nashville. Ticket pre-sales for the festival will begin on November 27, 2009 and will last until 11:59pm eastern on December 31st. Bonnaroo will once again offer general admission tickets for five easy payments of $50 plus applicable fees through the holiday pre-sale. In addition, with each…

  • Metal Blade Records signs SYSTEM DIVIDE

    altsounds
    22 Nov 2009 | 7:16 am
    Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce the signing of extreme modern metal act SYSTEM DIVIDE, featuring Sven De Caluwe (Aborted) and Miri Milman (ex-Distorted) on vocals, Cole Martinez (ex-Years Of Fire, Antenora) and Joseph Spiller (ex-The Binary Code) on guitars, Andrew Lenthe (Antenora) on bass, and Mike Heller (Malignancy) on drums. SYSTEM DIVIDE has already completed a video for the song The Apex Doctrine off the bands current EP, which will also be on the band's full-length Metal Blade debut. Check out a trailer for the new video below and be sure to head over to SYSTEM DIVIDE's…

  • TWEAK BIRD POST MUSIC VIDEO FOR THE SONG ‘THE BONES’

    altsounds
    22 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am
    Still riding high from their summer tour with TOOL, the Los Angeles by-the-way of Carbondale, IL brotherly duo, TWEAK BIRD, are set to return to Europe and the UK next week for a 3 week tour that will make up for the tour dates that they were forced to postpone in order open for TOOL. In conjunction with their Europe tour - which sees the band playing the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the United Kingdom - TWEAK BIRD, have released their first ever music video for the song The Bones. Written, directed and animated by Nicholas Peterson, the The Bones music video is a…
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  • In praise of SeatGuru

    Alex Ross
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:38 am
    Some time ago I stumbled across SeatGuru.com, and it has made me a happier traveler. It's a site that allows you to investigate the internal properties of various airplanes and locate more favorable seats. For example, with regard to the Boeing 767-200, one is told that seats 16K and 16L "have some extra legroom due to a cutout in the bulkhead," and that "many flyers enjoy the quiet and private feel of this mini-cabin," although "it can get very cold" and there is some danger of a baby situation. On my flight home from Spain, I had a lovely time in 16K,…

  • Spanish noise

    Alex Ross
    29 Oct 2009 | 2:29 pm
    I'm pleased and amazed that El ruido eterno, as The Rest Is Noise is known in Spain, is currently listed as the No. 1 non-fiction bestseller (castellano) by La Vanguardia. I will make a brief trip to Spain next week, appearing at the Spanish National Library in Madrid at 7 PM on Nov. 2; the International Institute in Madrid at 7 PM on Nov. 3; and Librería La Central in Barcelona at 1 PM on Nov. 4. I'm tremendously grateful to my Spanish publisher, Seix Barral, and also to the U.S. Embassy Madrid for helping to arrange this trip.

  • Audio guide reminder (EU edition)

    Alex Ross
    20 Oct 2009 | 3:41 am
    Audio-Samples zum Buch The Rest Is Noise: Das 20. Jahrhundert hören finden Sie hier. Para los ejemplos de audio relacionados con el libro El ruido eterno, vaya aquí. Per esempi musicali dal libro Il resto è rumore vai qui.
 
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  • Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom – …And You? (1990)

    Rob Rockitt
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:51 am
    Digging deep into my collection, I found this lost gem, Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom.  I recently loaded this CD into my play list as I completely forgot about this band. Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom was formed from the ashes of the legendary punk band The Dictators.  They released one CD under the Wild Kingdom moniker, before [...]

  • New Video – Chickenfoot – Sexy Little Thing

    Rob Rockitt
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:01 am
    Check out Chickenfoot’s latest video, “Sexy Little Thing”! Posted in Entertainment, Hard Rock Music, Hard Rock News, Hard Rock Videos, Music, Video Tagged: Chickenfoot, Sexy Little Thing

  • Alice in Chains Announce North American Tour Dates!

    Rob Rockitt
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:09 pm
    Alice in Chains is proud and excited to announce their upcoming headline North American tour to begin in Vancouver on February 2nd, 2010.  Tickets for the dates will go on sale December 4th and 5th (unless otherwise specified).  More detailed ticket information will follow early next week.  The list of dates are below: 2/2 – Vancouver [...]

  • BRUCE KULICK SET TO RELEASE BK3 FEBRUARY 16th via ROCKET SCIENCE VENTURES Guests to include members of KISS, The Knack, Motley Crue and more

    Rob Rockitt
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:35 am
    If you ever play Six Degrees of Bruce Kulick, the former KISS/current Grand Funk Railroad guitarist’s résumé will keep you happily busy for hours. Having been tapped by artists as diverse as Meat Loaf and Kanye West, the veteran axeman’s boundless creative energy permeates his third solo LP, BK3. In the works for nearly six [...]

  • Rockitt Rant – Aerosmith

    Rob Rockitt
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:25 am
    It seems like every day I check the various news sources, there is another statement from another member of Aerosmith talking about the breakup, the non-breakup or the search for a new singer etc. I have posted very little about this at HRH, as quite frankly, I am tired of reading about it. This whole thing [...]
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  • Guess the gams Notting Hill edition

    Bloggin' Momma
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:10 am
    Ooh, ooh, someone stopped by the world famous Pinnochio shop of Wooden Footwear and Other Must-Have Accessories located in trendy Notting Hill. Care to take a guess at which lass wore these I-can't-decide-if-I-like-them-or-hate-them shoes while shopping in London?  Answer after the jump... It's Taylor and her friends looking like they just stepped off the pages of a fashion magazine.  The trio spent the day shopping in Notting Hill and Portabello Road Market in London.  Loads more pictures here.  

  • Carrie would like her damn dressing on the side

    Bloggin' Momma
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  • Taylor helps out the younguns in need

    Bloggin' Momma
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:08 pm
    Video of Taylor helping out with the 2009 Children in Need telethon in the UK this week. 

  • The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the CBS Second Cup Cafe

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    21 Nov 2009 | 5:03 pm
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  • Chris Young - The Man I Want To Be review

    Bloggin' Momma
    21 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    Here's an old review from Gab reviewer Jamie, but I know there are a lot of Chris Young fans out there so it's all good.  CHRIS YOUNG / The Man I Want To Be A True Nashville Star   Chris Young seemed to come out of nowhere in 2006, winning that year’s edition of Nashville Star.  His self-titled debut album produced two marginal hits, but no standout success.  The album’s material simply wasn’t on par with this young man’s talent and potential.   With the release of The Man I Want To Be, Young now has a winning showcase for his rich…
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  • Procrastination is spending 5 hours finding a kick drum sound

    Oliver Chesler
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:48 am
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37wR_TWdVy0 My boss at Energy Management Solutions never procrastinates. Anytime I think of an idea he hands me the phone and tells me to do it. I’ve never met anyone quite like that. I like to get things done but I’d say I do my share of fiddling and pondering. Sometimes when you sit down to make a song it’s way too easy to procrastinate. You have a playground of sounds and tools you can play with. Heck it all starts with a loop. A loop! Better stop listening to loops and get to the arrangement. “Procrastination is making a cup of…

  • Korg KR-55 Rhythm Machine

    Oliver Chesler
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:47 am
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVXWNEIonAo I just won an eBay auction for a mint Korg KR-55 Rhythm Machine! I got it for $280 and I am pleased. Even though it’s a preset machine it has a good amount of variation, swing and intros/fills. Watch the video above to see how versatile it can be. As far as DAW recording goes each instrument has it’s own volume knob so it’s easy to record each drum on a different channel if so desired. The real reason to like this machine is the sound. It’s pure analog with silver highs and a punchy tight kick. It was used on pretty much on…

  • BandCamp adds physical sales

    Oliver Chesler
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:01 am
    BandCamp is a one of the nicer services musicians can use to sell their music. A clean interface, great PayPal integration and stats are all on the table. They have just released an update to the service which allows you to sell physical merchandise along with your digital download. The new best feature is the inventory tracking. Say you have 100 records to sell each time someone buys one the number drops. What has my thinking is all the left over stock I have of old releases. Fifty here, ten there, I can see BandCamp a good place to sell these. You can see a BandCamp page I set up for…

  • Exxon designed Autotune

    Oliver Chesler
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:15 am
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYzv-AVi78E Exxon designed Autotune? Apparently so! The bit about Cher lying that she used a TalkBox to hide that fact that she used Autotune is baloney! I own a Digitech Talker and you can get it to sound exactly like what Cher did. Here’s a photo of my Talker: click here. Hey, for once Weird Al seems an appropriate cameo. If you want some meme for $2.99 grab the “I Am T-Pain” AutoTune iPhone: click here Most of the time I like to leave my vocal mistakes as is. Anyone who follows my music knows that! When I do need some pitch correcting I grab…

  • Lesson for all musicians

    Oliver Chesler
    17 Nov 2009 | 5:28 pm
    Read above. I live by that and so should you. The price you accept is the price your worth. This is how you must price your work. Got it? Click the image to download a wallpaper so you remember. via greyscalegorilla Related Posts:Hack lyrics into the Ableton Live lessons area.Fill out a form and get free karma.Chris Pirillo shows off his Tenori-on. Tweet This Post
 
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  • Former Byrds Member Chris Hillman Ponders Teaching Career

    Pat Pemberton
    22 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Filed under: News, ExclusiveAfter lecturing at the Library of Congress last month, former Byrds member Chris Hillman says he could envision himself one day teaching a college class. Having been a member of three successful bands, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer seems uniquely qualified."I could do it," he tells Spinner, noting that his friend, Mark Volman, formerly of the Turtles, taught music at Loyola Marymount. "I would probably -- depending on the circumstances."Preparing an hour speech wasn't easy for Hillman, who didn't keep a journal or scrapbooks during his 47-year career, which…

  • Julian Plenti Covers Pixies and America in Chicago

    Garin Pirnia
    22 Nov 2009 | 2:30 am
    Filed under: Concerts and Tours, NewsSaturday night at Chicago's Metro, Julian Plenti, the alter ego of Interpol lead singer Paul Banks, introduced his first solo record, 'Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper.' Since the record itself clocks in at 37 minutes, Plenti bolstered his 45-minute set with a couple of covers and extra goodies. With a four-piece backing band that included a cellist, Plenti performed all 11 tracks from his album but interspersed them with songs originated by the Pixies and America. Oddly enough, the Pixies were simultaneously doing a gig across town, something Plenti may or…

  • Jason Boesel, 'Hand of God' -- Free MP3 of the Day

    Mike Spinella
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    Filed under: Free MP3 Download of the Day Artist: Jason Boesel Song: 'Hand of God'Album: 'Hustler's Son'Sounds Like: Ryan Adams, M. WardDownload: 'Hand of God' (MP3)[Get Winamp] [Download Help] Next MP3

  • Steven Tyler Opens Up About Aerosmith Hiatus

    Liz Colville
    21 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    Filed under: NewsFollowing his impromptu white-flag appearance at Joe Perry's solo show in New York last week, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler says he is taking time off from the band, but insists it's no big deal.A rep for Tyler tells the press that the lead singer's hiatus from Aerosmith won't be substantial. According to the rep, Tyler is merely recovering from a shoulder injury and is also using the time to work on his autobiography. Tyler suggested several weeks ago that he would be focusing on his solo career and "Brand Tyler" more in the future, but since then, he has tried to quell…

  • Roger Daltrey Yells At Disruptive Fan At Solo New York Show

    Robin Milling
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Filed under: Concerts and Tours, NewsAt New York's Nokia Theater Friday night, the Who lead singer Roger Daltrey was royally ticked off by a heckling fan for shouting over the personal storytelling interludes of his 'Use It Or Lose It' show.The 65-year-old rocker was enjoying the intimate setting of his solo outing, using the opportunity to share childhood working-class tales of toiling in a steel factory. But he was forced to stopped mid-story to berate an annoying fan. "There are people here who are interested in hearing what I have to say," Daltrey scolded, "so shut the f--- up already.
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  • Eric Stromer Gets His Country Fix

    Beville Darden
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Filed under: InterviewsHis fans are used to seeing him with a tool belt around his waist, but Eric Stromer actually moved to Los Angeles with a guitar slung over his shoulder. The charismatic host of such do-it-yourself shows as AOL Living's 'GMC Trade Secrets' and HGTV's 'Over Your Head' is now returning to his first love: country music. Set for an early 2010 release, Eric's album, appropriately titled 'Fix It Man,' lets fans in on a little secret: the PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Men' honoree can teach you how to drive a nail, but he can also hammer out a tune. Written and produced with buddies Rich…

  • Jimmy Wayne Remembers Special 'Sara'

    Lorie Hollabaugh
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Filed under: Country NewsJimmy Wayne knew 'Sara Smile' was a special song for him from the first time he heard it, after picking a Hall and Oates CD out of a bargain bin over 10 years ago. He had no idea, however, that the song would end up landing him a record deal. All he knew at the time was that the title reminded him of an important person in his life as a youngster."There was a foster mom named Sara who was special to me," Jimmy tells The Boot. "The song is not about her, and I don't sing it and think about her particularly, but when I first heard the song it reminded me of her, and…

  • Taylor Swift Is One of NBC's 'People of the Year'

    Stephen L. Betts
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    Filed under: Country News, Movies and TVTaylor Swift joins a elite group of 2009 newsmakers, as one of NBC's 'People of the Year.' In a special to air Thanksgiving night, host Matt Lauer will spotlight the most fascinating, inspirational, heroic and notorious figures -- and the most-talked about stories of the year. Also making the list are Nadya Suleman (the so-called 'Octo-mom'), 'Britain's Got Talent' sensation Susan Boyle, NBA star Kobe Bryant, Captain Chelsey ('Sully') Sullenberger, the commercial pilot who landed his jet in the Hudson River and Captain Richard Phillips, who fought off…

  • John Rich Cleared of Harassment and Assault Charges

    Donna Hughes
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:40 am
    Filed under: Country NewsHarassment and assault charges against John Rich were dismissed on Friday (Nov. 20). Nashville television station WSMV reports the music mogul took the stand in a Nashville courtroom to testify against allegations brought by former 'Nashville Star' contestant Jared Ashley, who claimed John threatened and harassed him countless times over the past year and punched him at the singer songwriter's private club, The Spot, in Music City. John and several other witnesses testified before Judge John Aaron Holt he didn't assault Jared, but he did admit to pushing him. "In one…

  • Dolly Parton Wants to Fill Your Christmas Stocking

    Alanna Conaway
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Filed under: Country NewsWant a Dolly for Christmas? How about a whole lot of Dolly? Dolly Parton and SHOP.COM have announced a unique partnership this holiday season, with the creation of the DollySHOP, a special online marketplace for fans of country music -- and of the iconic superstar. "I'm a busy gal who loves to shop online, but it's not always easy to find what I'm looking for," says the tireless entertainer. "That's why I'm so happy to learn that SHOP.COM is a one-stop shop for virtually anything, which I'm proud to say now includes Dolly merchandise!"Now through mid-January 2010, the…
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  • Michael Jackson Glove Sells for $350,000

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Gut Reactions, Highbrow Celebrities, Music News, WTF The most famous glove in the world also happens to be the most expensive. Michael Jackson's rhinestone-studded white accessory worn during the moonwalk seen 'round the world (at Motown's 25th anniversary special), was purchased by a Hong Kong ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Tween Girls Go Wild at Justin Bieber Mall Event; 5 Injured, 1 Arrest

    PopEater / Wire Services
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Gut Reactions, Music News, TV News, WTF, Celebrity Scandal, YouTube New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild. Nassau County police say girls and adults in the crowd of nearly 3,000 started pushing and shoving as ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • VOTE: Which Celebrity Has Been The Biggest 'Turkey'?

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Gut Reactions, Movie News, Music News, TV News In the spirit of giving this holiday season, PopEater and NiceOne! are teaming up to see which celebrities you think have been naughty or nice this year. Then, after you're done voting, we hope you'll stop over to NiceOne! and submit your real-life ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • What If Twitter Existed When...

    Liana Maeby
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Movie News, Music News, TV News Whenever something newsworthy breaks nowadays, celebs rush to Twitter to clear up the rumors or throw in their two cents. This got us thinking: What would life have been like with the 140-character service just a click away during major events and ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Miley Cyrus 'Deeply Saddened' by Bus Driver's Death

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Movie News, Music News, TV News After one of Miley Cyrus' tour buses crashed, leaving the driver dead, the Cyrus family wrote a message on the Disney starlet's Web site, expressing their condolences. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bill "Uncle Bill" Douglas. Members of ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
 
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  • Chickenfoot – s/t (2009)

    rhodeislandrock
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:08 am
    Chickenfoot – s/t (2009, Redline Entertainment) Avenida Revolution Soap On A Rope Sexy Little Thing Oh Yeah Runnin’ Out Get It Up Down The Drain My Kinda Girl Learning To Fall Turnin’ Left Future In The Past Bitten By The Wolf Band Lineup: Sammy Hagar – Vocals Michael Anthony – Bass Joe Satriani – Guitar Chad Smith – Drums Producers: Chickenfoot & Andy Johns Country: USA Total Time = 57:47 Chickenfoot Chickenfoot MySpace page Supergroup. That simple word can mean [...]

  • Bon Jovi – The Circle (2009)

    rhodeislandrock
    11 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am
    Bon Jovi – The Circle (2009, Universal/Island) We Weren’t Born To Follow When We Were Beautiful Work For The Working Man Superman Tonight Bullet Thorn In My Side Live Before You Die BrokenPromiseLand Love’s The Only Rule Fast Cars Happy Now Learn To Love Band Lineup: Jon Bon Jovi – Lead Vocals Richie Sambora – Guitars & Backing Vocals Tico Torres – Drums & Percussion David Bryan  – Keyboards Additional Musicians: Hugh MacDonald – [...]

  • Halford III – Winter Songs (2009)

    rhodeislandrock
    10 Nov 2009 | 9:26 am
    Halford III – Winter Songs (2009, Metal God Records) Get Into The Spirit We Three Kings Oh Come O Come Emanuel Winter Song What Child Is This? Christmas For Everyone I Don’t Care Light Of The World Oh Holy Night Come All Ye Faithful Band Lineup: Rob Halford – Vocals Roy Z. – Guitars ‘Metal’ Mike Chlasciak – Guitars Mike Davis – Bass Bobby Jarzombek – Drums Ed Roth – Keyboards Producer: Roy [...]

  • Queensryche – American Soldier (2009)

    rhodeislandrock
    8 Nov 2009 | 8:05 pm
    Queensryche – American Soldier (2009, Rhino Records) Sliver Unafraid Hundred Mile Stare At 30,000 Ft. A Dead Man’s Words The Killer Middle Of Hell If I Were King Man Down! Remember Me Home Again The Voice Band Lineup: Geoff Tate – Vocals & Horns Michael Wilton – Guitars Ed Jackson – Bass Scott Rockenfield – Drums Additional Musicians: Emily Tate – Vocals on ‘Home Again’ Jason Ames – Vocals on ‘Sliver’ and ‘If I Were [...]

  • Spinal Tap – Back From The Dead (2009)

    rhodeislandrock
    7 Nov 2009 | 9:11 pm
    Spinal Tap – Back From The Dead (2009, The Spuzzle Group) Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight Back From The Dead (Funky) Sex Farm Rock ‘n’ Roll Creation Jazz Oddyssey I Gimme Some Money Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare Heavy Duty America Jazz Oddyssey II (Listen To The) Flower People (Reggae Stylee) Hell Hole Big Bottom Celtic Blues Jazz Oddyssey III Warmer Than Hell Stonehenge Short And Sweet Cups And Cakes Band Lineup: Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest) [...]
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  • Review: Dead Heroes Club – A Time of Shadow (2009)

    cody
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:26 pm
    Technicality and elegance amongst the progressive elite didn’t start in metal, and in fact, all of the hallmarks that make progressive “metal” so impressive can all be traced back to the greats that made progressive rock separate from the rest of the world. Dead Heroes Club is not metal, but they are quintessentially prog. Combining early Phil Collin’s fronted Genesis, Uriah Heep, and RUSH, Dead Heroes Club personifies what it means to not follow the new standard fare of progressive rock. A Time of Shadow grants us a passage to a time when progressive rock didn’t…

  • AMR Exclusive: Across the Sun Video For “Angelic Deception”

    cody
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pm
    Brand new video for Across the Sun’s “Angelic Deception” from their brand new EP Pestilence and Rapture available now on iTunes! http://www.myspace.com/acrossthesun

  • Master To Embark on South American Tour

    cody
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:16 pm
    Legendary death metal giants Master will embark on a five-week South American tour, stretching 15 dates across numerous Brazilian territories. Dubbed Masters Of Hate 2010, the tour will commence on January 14, 2010 with a final destination at the Otacílio Rock Festival in Santa Catarina, Brazil on February 21, 2010. Joining Master as tour-support throughout will be UK modern metallers After Death and Brazilian death metallers Predator. 1.14.10 – Sao Paulo/SP 1.15.10 – Rio de Janeiro/RJ 1.16.10 – Vilha Velha/ES 1.17.10 – Salvador/BA 1.22.10 – Aracaju/SE 1.23.10…

  • Review: Slayer – World Painted Blood (2009)

    cody
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:01 pm
    Unlike many of their thrash peers from their 80’s heyday, Slayer has remained as heavy as ever, putting out album after album of pulse pounding, boundary pushing, audible heresy. However, many metalheads (i.e. those who don’t cut themselves in the name of the band as a form of ridiculous worship), have been critical of several of their albums despite never really lacking any of heavy spirit that got them off the ground to begin with, with God Hates Us All as a particular favorite to be picked on. Many have claimed they went too mainstream during the nu-metal era bringing shitty…

  • Puscifer’s New EP May Have A Long Name, But It Makes Me Giggle

    cody
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:49 pm
    I find it kind of funny that Puscifer is so popular amongst the metal community considering it really isn’t metal music. In fact, there isn’t a heavy riff to be found anywhere on Puscifer’s latest effort, “C” is for (Please Insert Sophomoric Genitalia Reference Here) E.P., but it’s catchy, and I guess fun translates to even us hard boiled metal heads that often take things a bit too seriously in our music. The brainchild of Tool mastermind Maynard James Keenan, Puscifer is more atmospheric than any form of rock that Keenan has undertaken before. This…
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  • “Barbie, Eat a Sandwich” Go, Care Bears on Fire!

    rockrollmama
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:44 am
    Let me borrow a page from our Maryland boys at Good Charlotte: “For everyone who got picked last for a team…for everyone who ever got free lunch…” Yep. At last we got ourselves a girl underdog Anthem. These lovely girl rockers from Brooklyn, Care Bears on Fire, bring it home with “Barbie, Eat a Sandwich.” I [...]

  • Potato Tastemaker Challenge 2009

    rockrollmama
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:37 am
    Image by sassyradish via Flickr Yeh, that’s right, I’m challenging potatoes. OK, not really, in fact, I rather like them, hence my involvement in this project. Along with a posse of bloggers who are far more domestically skilled, I’m partaking in a 3-month campaign to highlight the beauty of potatoes through a series of cooking videos, [...]

  • What’s Your New Music This Month?

    rockrollmama
    26 Oct 2009 | 1:57 pm
    Ever since Austin City Limits, I’ve been on a huge Bon Iver kick. I also got a magic Iphone accessory that lets me plug in my Iphone, charge it, and listen to music via an FM station all at the same time. I am my own radio station, y’all. I’ve been home for almost four whole [...]

  • My ACL 09 Recap (Or, homesick for a place I don’t live)

    rockrollmama
    9 Oct 2009 | 4:26 am
    Image via Wikipedia I don’t think I’ll soon forget Austin City Limits 2009. Oh, sure, there’s the fact that my Hayden-Harnett Madelines are still caked with mud (Hi, I’m a genius and brought two shoes that didn’t match each other, and my favorite kicka%% boots! Oh, well.) Honestly, I would have sacrificed any shoe to be in [...]

  • Childhood Diabetes: Fund A Cure Through Music

    rockrollmama
    7 Oct 2009 | 8:03 am
    Hey y’all- I’ll natter on about ACL tomorrow, with some pics and video, but today I wanted to give a shout out to some folks who are doing amazing things through music to benefit little rockers who deal with much more on a daily basis than I can imagine. My dear friends Ally and Rob have [...]
 
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  • November 22nd Updates to the Online Best of 2009 Book Lists

    david
    22 Nov 2009 | 6:58 am
    Today's updates to the list of online "best of 2009" book lists: Live Oak Public Libraries (best books for children) Minneapolis Star Tribune (art books) Minneapolis Star Tribune (biographies) Minneapolis Star Tribune (graphic novels) Minneapolis Star Tribune (readers' picks) Minneapolis Star Tribune (regional books) Observer (celebrities' books of the year) Puss Reboots (best books) Small Business Trends (small business book of the year) The Telegraph (art books) The Telegraph (celebrity memoirs) The Telegraph (food and cookery books) The Telegraph (humour books) Weekly Geeks (top books)…

  • Shorties (Florence and the Machine, Alice Munro, and more)

    david
    22 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    The Independent profiles Florence Welch and her band, Florence and the Machine. The San Francisco Chronicle reviews Alice Munro's new short story collection, Too Much Happiness. Her canvas may be small, but her brush strokes are fine, her vision encompasses humanity from its most generous to its most corrupt, and the effect is nothing short of masterful. The Observer lists five literary places to stay around the world. The Chicago Tribune shares reader recommendations for favorite family novels. The Louisville Courier-Journal profiles Rachel Grimes of the Rachel's. The Minneapolis Star…

  • Daily Downloads (So Many Dynamos, Guster, and more)

    david
    22 Nov 2009 | 4:59 am
    Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Acid Mothers Temple: 2009-11-06, Oakland [mp3,ogg,flac] Acid Mothers Temple: 2009-11-03, San Francisco [mp3,ogg,flac] Acid Mothers Temple: 2007-01-31, WORM [mp3,ogg,flac] other Acid Mothers Temple posts at Largehearted Boy Camper Van Beethoven: 2004-05-15, San Francisco [mp3,ogg,flac] "The Day Lassie Went to the Moon" [mp3] other Camper Van Beethoven posts at Largehearted Boy Danny Hutchens: 2003-09-23, Atlanta [mp3,ogg,flac] "This'll Get Us to Birmingham" [mp3] other Danny Hutchens posts at Largehearted Boy Guster: 2009-11-07, South Burlington…

  • 39 Down, 13 To Go "Cult Magazines: From A to Z:" (52 Books, 52 Weeks)

    david
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pm
    Cult Magazines: From A to Z: A Compendium of Culturally Obsessive And Curiously Expressive Publications wasn't what I expected. I chose the book thinking it was an exploration of zines and zine culture, but in fact the book covers professionally published cult magazines published in the United States between 1925 and 1990. The book's essays examine the histories and inner workings of these niche magazines covering a variety of subjects (true crime, horror, comedy, etc.). Accompanied by full color reproductions of over 500 magazine covers, these stories of a bygone era often capture some of…

  • 38 Down, 14 To Go "Achewood Volume 2: Worst Song, Played On Ugliest Guitar" (52 Books, 52 Weeks)

    david
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pm
    Achewood Volume 2: Worst Song, Played On Ugliest Guitar is much more than a collection of the cult classic webcomic. The book collects the comics that predate Chris Onstad's widely acclaimed Achewood: The Great Outdoor Fight, and the cartoonist's notes about both the individual strips as well as the characters and the series' story arcs make this book as entertaining for the artist dialogue as for its incredibly funny comics. For one month, enter the coupon code "LHB001" at Atomic Books and receive 15% off this title. My next book is Cult Magazines: From A to Z: A Compendium of Culturally…
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  • Jermaine Dupri Discusses The Effects of Blogs & Social Media On The Music Industry

    Moe Arora
    3 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am
    Jermaine Dupri recently spoke at BlogWorld Expo 09 about the effects of blogs and social networking sites like Twitter, on the music business.Here are 2 videos of the panels he spoke on:Also, social media blogger, Wayne Sutton caught up with JD for a quick convo about his talking points on the above panels:What are your thoughts on what JD said?Do you agree/disagree, and why?// © Moe Arora // MakingTheMogul.com //

  • Tony J Is Bringing Romance Back To R&B

    Moe Arora
    20 Oct 2009 | 4:53 pm
    I wanted to let you guys know about a new R&B artist/producer I’ve recently began working with, Tony J.He’s been making a name for himself in his hometown of Houston, and today, we’re releasing his new single, “U Need A Man”.Here’s a quick bio rundown:“With the new generation of R&B artists singing tales of promiscuous lifestyles, today’s R&B music has lost its connection with love and romance. Houston native, Tony J, wants to change that.Having been raised in Houston (a primarily hip-hop market), Tony’s musical influences range from…

  • MUSIC BIZ FRAUD ALERT: Antoine Keane a.k.a Dominic Edmonds

    Moe Arora
    14 Oct 2009 | 1:47 pm
    One of the biggest problems with the music business (or any business, for that matter) is that you’re never quite sure who you can trust. People talk a lot; the difference is some can back up their talk, while others simply can’t.And other times, not only can they not back it up – they go to the extreme to create an entire façade.Fakes.Frauds.One of those frauds is Antoine Keane a.k.a “Dominic Edmonds”.I got contacted by this guy a couple months ago about doing some consultation work for his independent label, SRB/WongGee Records. He claimed to have distribution…

  • Video Games Becoming More Lucrative For Musicians

    Moe Arora
    8 Oct 2009 | 12:38 pm
    DJ AM (R.I.P) in DJ Hero video gameIn this struggling state of the record industry, most artists, producers and labels are desperately looking for different streams to generate revenue.Video games have long been a great alternative revenue stream, however in recent years games are becoming even more dependent on musical content (Guitar Hero, Rock Band, DJ Hero, etc), making this an even more attractive option to consider.Below is a great slideshow presentation offering a quick overview of the Top 10 Trends in Music & Games prepared and presented by Stuart Dredge of MusicAlly.com:// ©…

  • SOUNDBITE: Imagination

    Moe Arora
    4 Oct 2009 | 1:26 am
    Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.- Albert Einstein// © Moe Arora // MakingTheMogul.com //
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  • Sunday dreaming with David...and me

    22 Nov 2009 | 6:50 am
    Maybe it's his awfully fun name, or his zeal for staying in the public eye (no matter what), David Hasselhof is just one of those celebrities that keeps me endlessly entertained. The fact that he also sings is really just icing on the cake of his many talents, maybe even songwriting. Now I don't know if he wrote "Sunday Dreaming," but I'm just saying I don't think many people would want to take credit for it. Just saying... To get your very own Hoff doll cutout, go here.

  • More Tales of Misfit Nights

    21 Nov 2009 | 4:45 pm
    I continue my quest to uncover, and then dramatically read, any and all songs with Saturday night in the title. Along the way I am uncovering some gems that would otherwise get lost, like this Misfits song called... wait for it... "Saturday Night." I feel that bands are missing out on a grand opprotunity to become champions of one of the less liked days of the week always concentrating on Saturday. What about Tuesday, late morning? I'd love a song like that. Until these start showing up, it's all about the Saturday night. Stompin' Tom is up next week.

  • The R3-30 FunClub Salutes Its 2000th Member feat. King Khan & Joel Plaskett!

    21 Nov 2009 | 1:58 pm
    What started as Jijou Fantoche's attempt to ingratiate himself to Pedro and I has blossomed and grown into something that no one (especially me) could have imagined. This week, The R3-30 FunClub reached a dizzying 2000 MEMBERS! Yes, 2K of you have helped us become the Number 1 All-Canadian Independent Music Countdown in the world. While we have no specific metrics to prove that statement, we just have to assume that it's true. To mark this momentous occasion, our 2000th Member, Dale Schimpf, will be sitting in to co-host the entire show. We'll also hear from Joel Plaskett and I'll talk to…

  • The Sunshine Show No. 22

    21 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
      (Repeat: Show first broadcast @ 6am PT)       Last week, I asked you all to enter The Sunshine Show Short Story Contest.  As usual, your generation continues to disappoint me.  I don't want to alienate you listeners by itemizing the many ways that you've let me down, but I do want to register at least a little consternation at your lack of gumption.  The contest continues in the hopes that you'll help me out on this.  I will read one entry on the program this week, but as will be clear, it's not very good.      Christmas shopping season is upon us and I need some extra money…

  • NEW CBC RADIO 3 MUSIC VIDEOS - 21/11/2009

    21 Nov 2009 | 6:30 am
    CBC Radio 3 is waiting for your video footage. If you are a member - login and upload. If you are not yet a member - sign up and start your own revolution. We accept these formats: MPG, MPEG, AVI, MOV, M4V, MP4, WMV. A-D-D: BLISS FIX Alex Andrew: Holiday Wishes (Live) Amanda Saint: DOA Ashlea Jonesmith: Ashlea Jonesmith at The Griffin Pub Brian Borcherdt: While I Was Asleep Carey B Grant: I Will Follow You Childsplay: Davie Day, You said believe Daniel Wright: Stay The Night - Full version with Harp Duncan John: I'm Soo Hot (at the Beach) Elsa: Gone So Soon, Mama Said, Whoa,  Elton Bong:…
 
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  • Sugarland : Christmas In Washington

    jarrod@zrock.com
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:04 am
    Get ready for a bit of Gold and Green on your television as Sugarland will be featured on TNT’s holiday special, Christmas In Washington, premiering Sunday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).  Hosted by George Lopez, Christmas In Washington also features Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Rob Thomas and Usher.  Annually attended by the President and First Lady and other Washington VIPs, Christmas In Washington is a holiday musical celebration benefiting the National Children’s Medical Center. Sugarland’s Christmas album, Gold and Green, is the perfect stocking stuffer for music…

  • Sugarland Gold and Green Nightclub Promotion

    jarrod@zrock.com
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:09 pm
    Sugarland’s Christmas album, Gold and Green, is in stores now. Don’t miss your chance to share holiday fun with Sugarland fans at Sugarland Gold and Green Weekends at participating nightclubs across the country - with your chance to win Sugarland prize packages, Gold and Green CD’s, plus your chance to win a nationwide grand prize - an autographed Sugarland lyric sheet. read more...

  • 2009 CMA Awards Highlights

    jarrod@zrock.com
    13 Nov 2009 | 3:26 am
    Relive Country Music’s Biggest Night with video highlights of the 2009 CMA Awards including Taylor Swift’s crowing as Entertainer of the Year. watch video...

  • Taylor Swift : Entertainer of the Year

    jarrod@zrock.com
    12 Nov 2009 | 5:03 am
    Taylor Swift was named Entertainer of the Year at the 2009 CMA Awards, becoming the youngest artist ever to win the award.  “I’ll never forget this moment because in this moment everything that I have ever wanted has just happened to me,” Swift said.  “Every single person in that category let me open up for them this year.  Thank you all so much. I love you.” Buy Taylor Swift tickets and see for yourself why Taylor Swift is country music’s entertainer of the year! read more...

  • 2009 CMA Awards Winners

    jarrod@zrock.com
    11 Nov 2009 | 9:21 pm
    2009 CMA Awards winners were announced live tonight (November 11) live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on ABC-TV.  Congrats to Taylor Swift - Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year “Fearless” and Video of the Year “Love Story;"Brad Paisley - Male Vocalist of the Year; Sugarland - Vocal Duo of the Year; Lady Antebellum - Single of The Year “I Run To You,” and Vocal Group of the Year; Darius Rucker - New Artist of the Year; Brad Paisley and Keith Urban - Musical Event of the Year, and Jamey Johnson/Lee Thomas Miller/James…
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  • GIBSON GUITAR Factory Raided by Fish and Wildlife Service Agents

    Admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:08 pm
    MUSIC NEWS  - Gibson Guitar's factory in Nashville, TN was raided this week by local police and federal agents over the company's alleged use of rainforest wood used in the manufactuing of its' guitars.  The agents seized wood, guitars, computers and boxes from the Gibson facitity. Reports are that the factory was searched under the Lacey Act, which attempts to tackle the trafficking of illegal wildlife, plants and fish. The search, carried out by the Fish and Wildlife Service, was to look for the use of rosewood that has been illegally harvested from the rainforest in…

  • Lemonheads' EVAN DANDO To Venture Out on Solo Tour

    Admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:46 pm
    MUSIC NEWS - Evan Dando, singer, songwriter, and guitarist of The Lemonheads, is embarking on a USA solo tour in early 2010 that begins January 29 at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ and currently is due to wrap up accross the Hudson River on  March 6 in New York City at the Mercury Lounge (current itinerary below). Evan is on tour in Europe thru the end of 2009, with the USA shows having him perform an intimate set that features songs from his solo album and classic Lemonheads tunes along with several inspired covers, including some from his most recent covers…

  • PASSION PIT, Back From Europe for More USA Shows

    Admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:30 pm
    MUSIC NEWS- It's been a well deserved amazing year for the Boston based Passion Pit, but they're not done yet! With nomination for a MTV VMA, for their video "The Reeling" (watch the video below), and taking home a Best Album award from Boston's WXPN radio, the accolades for the band keep rolling in. They've now been nominated for the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards for "Breaking Woodie" and will be performing on the show which was recording this week in NYC. The boys will then take on Jimmel Kimmel Live on December 8th and continue onto a West Coast tour. All this coming off amazing stops at…

  • STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Cancel Tour Dates For More Recording Time

    Admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:15 pm
    MUSIC NEWS-  Stone Temple Pilots recently reunited and now have decided to postpone their December and January tour dates in order devote more time to recording a new studio album, their first in almost 10 years. "STP are postponing the December and January dates until next year so that the band can finish their highly anticipated record, which will be coming out in the early spring of next year," the group announced via their website,  StoneTemplePilots.com .  You can still catch them at the remaining few November dates in Canada. Last year, Stone Temple Pilots took on a major…

  • WANEE 2010 Fest Dates Announced

    Admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:43 am
    MUSIC NEWS - The festival schedule for 2010 is warming up, now with news of Wanee Music Festival 2010 being held Friday April 16 thru Saturday April 17, 2010 at the Spirit of Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. And don’t miss the "Wanee Kick-Off Party” which will be held on Thursday, April 15.The line-up for this year’s show and on-sale information for tickets and packages will be announced soon.Last year’s Festival nearly doubled in attendance from the previous year and 2010 is expected to be even more exciting!More @ waneefestival.com
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  • 119 > King Unique + Barish Turker

    BoraMag
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:22 pm
    Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 119: King Unique + Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by a guest mix from King Unique, served by our show host James. Please enter your feedback for us in the iTunes Store, feel free to email us at housecast@boramusic.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Crobar BoraMusic Housecast Episode 119: King Unique and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. Steve Angello - Tivoli 02. Yunus Guvenen - A Better Purpose (Exclusive Track) 03. John Dahlback - Autumn (Barish’s…

  • 118 > The Scumfrog + Barish Turker

    BoraMag
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:06 am
    Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 118: The Scumfrog + Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by a guest mix from The Scumfrog, served by our show host James. Please enter your feedback for us in the iTunes Store, feel free to email us at housecast@boramusic.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Crobar BoraMusic Housecast Episode 118: The Scumfrog and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. Calvin Harris - Flashback (Eric Prydz Remix) 02. Royksopp - This Must Be It (Maxime Dangles Remix) 03. La Roux Vs…

  • Little Room

    BoraMag
    8 Nov 2009 | 8:04 pm
    When you’re in your little room and You’re working on something good, But if it is really good You’re gonna need a bigger room, And when you’re in the bigger room You might not know what to do You might have to think of How you got started sittin’ in your little room. —“Little Room” by the White Stripes

  • 117 > ATFC + Barish Turker

    BoraMag
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:44 pm
    Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 117: ATFC + Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by a guest mix from ATFC, served by our show host James. Please enter your feedback for us in the iTunes Store, feel free to email us at housecast@boramusic.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Crobar BoraMusic Housecast Episode 117: ATFC and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pov (Christian Sims Remix) 02. Michel Cleis - La Mezcla (Copyright Main Mix) 03. Bob Sinclar - New New New…

  • Gigsby Picks 110609

    BoraMag
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:46 pm
    This is how people with taste discover good new music without lifting a finger. Gigsby Picks 110609
 
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  • To Watch The American Music Awards Or Wait For The Grammys?

    Seraphina
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:23 pm
    There are tons of award shows that happen every year but the annual shows that tend to pull in the most ratings include: The American Music Awards, The Grammys, MTV’s Video Music Awards, and the Billboard Music Awards. As usual, the AMAs always happen before the Grammy, the Grammy nominations are announced shortly after and we can all watch the AMAs on TV this Sunday night… or not. The AMAs were originally created by Dick Clark because the The Grammys re-located to a location where CBS would air it instead. In case you didn’t know, ABC aired the first two Grammy award shows.

  • BeatCrave Fav Poll: El Perro del Mar, Rainbow Arabia, Fanfarlo, Editors

    Seraphina
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm
    We’ve picked out favorite artists of the week. Now it’s your turn to pick yours! Is your favorite the sweet-singing soprano voice of Swedish songstress, El Perro del Mar (listen here)? Is it the hip shaking, world music-inspired, LA-based husband-wife duo, Rainbow Arabia (listen here)? Is it the London-based band whose music swells so beautifully pop-wise echoing Arcade Fire-like, Fanfarlo (listen here)? Or do you crave the indie rock sounds of British band, Editors (listen here)? The number one voted artist will be eligible for our BeatCrave Fav of the Month poll! So support your…

  • Marv Albert and 50 Cent Have Beef

    Kara
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:59 pm
    This has got to be one of the strangest celebrity fights ever. Apparently, 50 Cent and Marv Albert had a problem when they both appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! 50 Cent’s posse didn’t recognize Albert when he was walking down the hall and went for him. It’s still slightly unclear what exactly happened, but there were lots of fists thrown. According to the LA Times, one of the security guards working for Jimmy Kimmel Live! shouted “It’s Marv Albert” to 50 Cent’s guards, but that didn’t deter them. There was also some shouting and cursing from the…

  • John Mayer’s Album Will Be Number 1

    Laura Aguirre
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pm
    All John Mayer wants to do is prove that he’s a musician, and with his latest album, Battle Studies, he’s also on his way to becoming a certifiable chart topper. Billboard reported, that close industry sources suspect that the singer-songwriter could sell up to 300,000 copies of Battle Studies come Sunday. If Battle Studies performs as predicted, it would mark Mayer’s second chart-topping album. In 2003, his sophomore disc Heavier Things opened with 317,000 copies, and in 2006, Continuum entered at No. 2 with 300,000 copies. So, aside from being an amazing musician and…

  • Miley Cyrus Bus Crash Takes a Life

    Laura Aguirre
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pm
    One person was killed this morning when Miley Cyrus‘ tour bus crashed on an Interstate in rural Virginia, reports MTV. Virginia State Police said that Cyrus was not on the bus at the time of the crash, which was approximately around 8:15 a.m. Fans everywhere were shocked over the news when they thought that the pop star may have been on board, but that wasn’t the case. It has been confirmed that the person killed was a male. A few sources have identified him as the bus driver, but a press release has yet to confirm that information. Another person suffered from minor injuries and…
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    22 Nov 2009 | 5:57 am
    Author: Piggy0NickKeywords: .. Added: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:57:45 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com

  • Learn the Guitar Riff 7 of 25 Riffs You Must Know

    22 Nov 2009 | 1:29 am
    http://logicalleadguitar.com/ Learn the Guitar Riff 7 of 25 of 25 Riffs You Must Know book and video from DVD course Logical Lead Guitar. More Info and video guitar lessons: http://www.LogicalLeadGuitar.comAuthor: gtrlead01Keywords: guitar scales guitar scale exercises video guitar lesson guitar lessons learn play guitar notes guitar lessons for guitar guitar lessons beginners learn the guitar how to learn guitar finger guitar guitar exercises free guitar lesson guitar fingerpicking learn acoustic guitar video guitar lessons rock guitar lesson guitar lessons online free learning to play…

  • Guitar Play Guitar Licks Riff 4 of 25 Riffs You Must Know

    22 Nov 2009 | 12:35 am
    http://logicalleadguitar.com/ Learn to play guitar: 25 Riffs You Must Know book and video from DVD course Logical Lead Guitar. More Info and video guitar lessons: http://www.LogicalLeadGuitar.comAuthor: gtrlead01Keywords: guitar scales guitar scale exercises video guitar lesson guitar lessons learn play guitar notes guitar lessons for guitar guitar lessons beginners learn the guitar how to learn guitar finger guitar guitar exercises free guitar lesson guitar fingerpicking learn acoustic guitar video guitar lessons rock guitar lesson guitar lessons online free learning to play guitar learn…

  • Learning Guitar Scales Riff 6 of 25 Riffs You Must Know

    22 Nov 2009 | 12:23 am
    http://logicalleadguitar.com/ Learning Guitar Scales Riff 6 of 25 Riffs You Must Know book and video from DVD course Logical Lead Guitar. More Info and video guitar lessons: http://www.LogicalLeadGuitar.comAuthor: gtrlead01Keywords: guitar scales guitar scale exercises video guitar lesson guitar lessons learn play guitar notes guitar lessons for guitar guitar lessons beginners learn the guitar how to learn guitar finger guitar guitar exercises free guitar lesson guitar fingerpicking learn acoustic guitar video guitar lessons rock guitar lesson guitar lessons online free learning to play…

  • me and my cousin dancin

    21 Nov 2009 | 11:10 pm
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  • Nick Andre + E Da Boss: Demonstration mixtape

    Kevin
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:20 pm
    Nick Andre has spent the past couple years working on the indie-electro duo City Light and touring with Her Space Holiday, but his background remains true to hip-hop. He’s a DJ/producer and co-founder of

  • Kidz in the Hall: The Grizzly Man (Two Weeks sample)

    Kevin
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:04 pm
    It seemed like just a matter of time before Grizzly Bear’s precious Veckatimest was mined for sampling purposes. Unless I missed something, looks like Kidz in the Hall won the race to be first. As part of a free EP coming out on Dec. 8 — Professional Leisure Tour — Naledge and Double-O tap the fairly obvious choice, Two Weeks, for a track called The Grizzly Man. Piggybacking on Grizzly Bear’s wave of popularity is a smart idea, if not a little forced. Naledge’s rhymes sound a little clunky over the sped-up tones of the familiar piano loop. But Double-O makes…

  • Blakroc (feat. Mos Def): On the Vista

    Kevin
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:06 am
    From the previously discussed Blakroc project, which pairs the Black Keys with assorted hip-hop artists, the first leaked track has made its way around the Internets. On the Vista features Mos Def rhyming over an intermittent wailing guitar line before he closes the track on some poetry-style talk-singing. The album is due out on Nov. 27 - “Black Friday.” Blakroc (feat. Mos Def) | On the Vista (via Spine Magazine) Meanwhile, check the latest Webisode of the album’s recording, featuring the inimitable Pharoahe Monch pushing his creative juices along with the help of some fine…

  • Quarterbar: Sweet Burger Sandwich

    Kevin
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:41 am
    Quarterbar, one-half of the excellent electronic/hip-hop duo Meanest Man Contest, has put together a new EP of beats culled from 2003-05. Straight vintage, I tell you. The eight-track collection is called Sweet Burger Sandwich, and Sneakmove is hosting the whole damn thing – individual mp3s and a zip file of the EP. Quarterbar | Flips In ZIP: Quarterbar | Sweet Burger Sandwich And if you want more Quarterbar beats, you can check out his secret stash of remixes.

  • k-os: I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman (video)

    Kevin
    14 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pm
    In February, I posted a k-os video for the song 4 3 2 1 — a response to his friend Feist’s 1, 2, 3, 4 — and mentioned the album it comes from, Yes!, would be released in March. But no, Yes! didn’t come out in March. Instead, it’ll be released on Tuesday in the U.S. after getting an April unveiling in his home country of Canada. Prefix has some praise for the record — ” … an album full of single-worthy cuts” — and the video for the third single, I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman, featuring fellow Canadians Saukrates and Nelly Furtado. If…
 
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  • 7 Simple But Effective Steps to Reaching Your Music Career Goals

    Bob Baker
    18 Nov 2009 | 8:31 am
    Last week I posted this question on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites:What's the #1 Thing That Keeps You From Reaching Your Music Goals?I received a flood of great responses, most of which I posted here. I encourage you to look over the list and see how many of them you can relate to. But don't use the list to get comfortable and think, "I'm in good company when I don't reach my goals, so I should just relax."Instead, use the list to realize that you are not alone when it comes to distractions, resistance, and excuses. People who succeed at greater levels don't have some…

  • What Keeps You From Reaching Your Goals?

    Bob Baker
    12 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pm
    I posted this question on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites this week and got a flood of great responses.Below you'll find a summary of the top reasons people cite for falling short of their goals and not making as much progress as they'd like.Recognize any of them?Lack of timeLack of moneyLack of confidenceSelf-sabotageNot setting goals to begin withNot planning well enoughProcrastinationHaving too many goalsNot prioritizing my goalsSpreading myself too thinLame but convenient excusesPopular trends not going my wayNot knowing where to startMy day jobNot putting what I know…

  • 7 Ways to Destroy Your Music Career

    Bob Baker
    3 Nov 2009 | 6:52 am
    Everybody wants to know the easy, proven steps to music success. Therefore, every expert offers tips and strategies to help you reach your goals -- including me.Well, it's time to shake things up and serve a new audience -- which explains why this post takes a look at the dark side: How to ruin your music career in seven easy steps ...1) Give Away Your Personal PowerThe first step to destroying your music career is to realize that your destiny is in the hands of other people and circumstances beyond your control. Fully embrace the fact that you need to be in the right place at the right time…

  • John Mayer, Augmented Reality, Music & You

    Bob Baker
    27 Oct 2009 | 5:03 pm
    Ready for the next generation of computer interactivity? Say hello to Augmented Reality! And start thinking about how you might some day use it to promote your music.Not sure what it is? Don't worry. It's only recently become a hot buzz word (or phrase), even though the term has been around since about 1992.Here's the most basic way to describe it: Augmented Reality (AR) involves the combination of real-world, real-time activity with computer-generated elements. It's the merging of the real and virtual worlds.If you watch pro football on TV, you are probably familiar with the yellow first…

  • The Mike Doughty Guide to Interactive Live Shows

    Bob Baker
    19 Oct 2009 | 4:39 pm
    I was all set to enjoy a mellow Sunday night at home, when Pooki got a call last night. It was her son, Matt, letting her know that Mike Doughty was about to play at the Duck Room.Doughty was the creative force behind the band Soul Coughing (signed to Warner Bros) in the 1990s. In 2004, he became a touring solo act and soon started releasing albums on Dave Matthews' ATO label.We've become big fans of his gravelly, low-pitched, half-sung, half-spoken vocal style -- therefore, the mellow Sunday night plans quickly went out the window. And I'm glad they did.It was an intimate show with perhaps a…
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  • Since I Drove My Girl Away, or I Can Feel Your Arms

    The Little One
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    Yes, there are two titles for this blog post. Here's why...It's getting to be wintertime.It's getting cold.You need a soundtrack for this.And maybe some wine.And a fireplace, and another body.You got all that?I mean, I can help you with the soundtrack part. But you're on your own for the rest.And if you don't have all the rest, fine then. I've got the perfect emo album to listen to while you watch the rain hit the window. Life is always hard for the belle of the boulevard.Download Dashboard Confessional - Belle of the BoulevardIt's about that time for Chris Carrabba to give us a new album.

  • No Love Lost

    Walt Zink
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:41 am
    So is anyone else out there a big LCD Soundsystem fan? I am guessing a lot of heads are nodding. Good. This post is about a track I somehow seemed to pass over. Now, are any of you all that nodded in agreement a fan of Joy Division, also? I am guessing there will be a fair amount of heads nodding to both, correct? Well, when LCD Soundsystem released the EP for their track "All My Friends" (which was covered by Franz Ferdinand, albeit not on this EP), they also made their own stamp on an old Joy Division track called "No Love Lost". Usually, most artists fail miserably when attempting to cover…

  • I think it's time we part ways.

    mookie
    16 Nov 2009 | 6:51 am
    The new Weezer album is practically unlistenable. I did some searching around the blogs and I am not the only one to feel this way. What happened to this once favorite band of ours? Ever since Pinkerton, I've tried to convince myself the subsequent albums were good. They haven't been.They do have some great singles off the "Green" and "Red" albums, but in this day in age you need to come with a great album else we will just buy your singles off Amazon or iTunes. If you are ok with making sales a $1 a time, then fine. Although most bands don't make money off albums and instead make money from…

  • And storms will surely come

    The Little One
    13 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    There’s many who’ll tell you they’ll give you their love,But when they say “give” they mean “take.”They’ll hang ‘round just like vultures till push comes to shove.They’ll take flight when the earth starts to shake.Guitarist/lyricist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue has yet again provided a deep and resounding message in Thrice's sixth studio album, Beggars. In fact, this time around, they tweeted the entire recording process. Watch this video and check out what qualified as their "studio" for this album.Someone may say that they’ll always be true,Then slip out the door ‘fore…

  • A bit of a sidetrack on what to post

    Walt Zink
    11 Nov 2009 | 1:04 pm
    So I had a grand plan on what to post this week. After a long Sunday night in which I went to see "Little" Louie Vega play, I was dumbfounded by the number of songs I hadn't heard in literally years. However, as the typical man with a problem involving his attention span, that has changed. Last night I heard a track that made me rack my brain to find out what it sounded like. The band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros seems to have made quite the splash amongst the indie rock gods that be. Their strange overly melodic songs are reminiscent of a mish-mash of older artists ranging from David…
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  • What Is SoundExchange and How Does It Work?

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    SoundExchange is the US organization responsible for collecting royalties for music performed via non-terrestrial radio and distributing those royalties to the artists so featured. This video has been making the rounds on the blogs, and I didn’t want to miss out. But I’ve got more for you than the other folks. Not only do we have a full 50-minute interview with the head of SoundExchange itself, John Simson, but we also have many other music industry professionals commenting on the subject from the perspective of their various fields. First, from SoundExchange itself: Next we have an…

  • Being Professional Goes A Long Way

    18 Nov 2009 | 11:09 am
    This is not ground-breaking stuff here, but Loren Weisman posted something over at Music Think Tank that I found to be very refreshing. She calls it “Ten Tips That Every Musician Should Apply to Their Career”. I call it “Be Professional or Die”. The reality of making music your career is that you’ll be interacting with a bunch of folks that are relying on YOU to make their own businesses succeed. This means promoters, publicists, venues, etc. They’re all relying on you to bring the goods. You don’t want to let the power go to your head though, because this goes both ways. They…

  • Correlation (or Lack Thereof) Between Audio Quality and Sales

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pm
    by George Howard While it pains me to say it, based on a whole lot of years of experience, I see very little correlation between how well-recorded a record is and how well it sells. I was talking about this with someone recently, and was inspired to draw the diagram below to try and explain it. Yes, it looks like something a convicted serial killer might scrawl on a jail cell wall, but I never said I could draw. Essentially, it’s just stating that unless you’re 2 standard deviations (shitty sounding at the left end of the tail, and amazing sounding at the right) from the mean with respect…

  • Music Business Weekly Wrapup

    8 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pm
    In case you missed anything, here are some highlights from this week in music business news and artist advice: Artists House Music: A new AH interview from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Jennifer Jefferson (interactive media manager) http://is.gd/4Lhvz Another clip from our new series with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: http://tinyurl.com/yb32nft New followers: have you added yourself to the Artists House map yet? http://ow.ly/zEan If you want a good live music scene in your town, you gotta go see live music! Awesome! Thank you guys for getting us to 21k followers. It’s been just over one…

  • Coin a Phrase: The "Downsell"

    5 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pm
    by George Howard We all know about the upsell: Mass Merchants, etc. lure you into their store with a low-cost item (too often, CDs) in the hopes that you leave with some high-margin item like a washing machine. The “Downsell” is different. As I’ve discussed, the music business is now the merch business, and the way to go is to create a vast and sometimes over-the-top (like the awesome Josh Freese campaign) product array with some big-ticket (and high-margin) items that create awareness and drive people to the artist’s Site. The reality, of course, is that most customers will look at…
 
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    Insider Music Business

  • Public Relations for Musicians

    Ed Teja
    22 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    Much of the material I read in books and online about public relations and music does a bad job of separating the elements of pr from marketing. They are different specialties although they can often overlap in terms of their short term goals. You need both. The Big Difference Marketing is the art of promoting something, such as an event—a release or a major gig (such as opening for a big name band). Marketing professionals work with advertising agencies to create compelling copy and graphics. Marketers ensure that street teams get posters up in prominent places before the gig, try to get…

  • Promoting Your Music

    Ed Teja
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pm
    Most of my articles have addressed songwriting from the business to business perspective—you are creating songs or instrumentals that you want to place in film or television, or get some artist with a track record to release. For those of you who also make CDs, or at least recordings, there is also the issue of promoting your music, and yourself as an artist. Music marketing is big time, especially online marketing, and it’s almost easier to talk about what you can’t do (for the moment) than what you can.  But we will give it a shot. Social networking is a big step forward, as is…

  • Rules for Untangling the Music Library Dilemma

    Ed Teja
    9 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pm
    In response to my blog A Songwriter’s Marketing Strategy, Muhammed Babajide commented that he had written a number of songs, and then asked: “are these songs good enough, and if they are who would my contact be at the library? What do libraries use them for and when do I get paid?” There are several important questions here, and the answers might be appropriate for a number of readers, so I thought I would take a break from my planned topics to answer them. In the course of thinking them through, I developed some generic rules that should lead you to your own unique answers, the same…

  • Become One of the Willing

    Ed Teja
    2 Nov 2009 | 7:13 pm
    Be Among The Willing Talking to other musicians and composers I am often reminded what a contrary lot we can be. Putting a band together and keeping it together is often compared to trying to herd cats. It can soak up a lot of effort without getting any useful results. Sure you get some grand experiences, but results? Of course sometimes it works. And that is because you have lucked into working with a group that can best be described as the willing. When I lived and worked in the Los Angeles area, I was impressed to find that the studio musicians, the ones really making money, were…

  • Resolving Art versus Business

    Ed Teja
    25 Oct 2009 | 10:13 am
    One of the difficulties of working in any artistic discipline is finding a balance between the art and business portions of your efforts. It isn’t so much the right brain versus left brain problem that we read so much about—both art and business efforts should combine both of these. After all, you want logic in your art and some creativity in your business to get the most out of ALL of your talents. Typically, when making art, you want your creative side to have uncensored rein over your efforts and then be able to apply some intelligent editing and formatting to give it polish and…
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    The Hype Machine

  • Kings of Convenience - I'd Rather Dance With You (Redlight Remix)

    22 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    “I’d Rather Dance with You” is the eighth song from the album Riot on an Empty Street by Kings of Convenience. It was released as a single November 2, 2004. There is a remix to this song by… (in post [Remix] I’d Rather Dance with You (Redlight) from The Music Ninja. )

  • Zombie Nation - Souls At Zero

    22 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    В свежем номере русского DJ Mag вышло мое интервью с Zombie Nation. Zombie Nation - Souls at Zero (ysi) Preview Songs Tweet This (in post Ноябрьский DJ Mag from RAKETA 4000. Download this at eMusic iTunes)

  • The Handsome Family - Sunday Morning Coming Down

    22 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am
    Teenage Fanclub I’ve added a button at the top of the right column so it’s easy to become a fan of Cover Freak on Facebook, if you’re so inclined. Amassing an army of Facebook fans will be the… (in post Thanksgiving from Cover Freak. Download this at iTunes)

  • Bird, Andrew with Scott Ligon - Cadillacin' In My Model A

    22 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am
    Teenage Fanclub I’ve added a button at the top of the right column so it’s easy to become a fan of Cover Freak on Facebook, if you’re so inclined. Amassing an army of Facebook fans will be the… (in post Thanksgiving from Cover Freak. More by this artist at )

  • The Persuasions - Lumpy Gravy

    22 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am
    Teenage Fanclub I’ve added a button at the top of the right column so it’s easy to become a fan of Cover Freak on Facebook, if you’re so inclined. Amassing an army of Facebook fans will be the… (in post Thanksgiving from Cover Freak. )
 
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    75 or Less

  • The Middle Eight - Love EP

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    The Middle Eight - Love EP (self released) [download] [upcoming shows] The Love EP is such a strange sound in the context of 2009 indie rock. It's not skuzzy, purposely camouflaged in lo-fidelity or derailed by gimmicks. In fact, it's all "la-la" choruses and straightforward melodies (occasionally with full brass accompaniment, as is the case with "Ain't No Compromise"). The most recognizable comparison I could make would be Sloan at their most playful, but even then I'm selling them short. The Love EP is a hard, refreshing kick in the mind grapes. - paul

  • Coming Soon - Ghost Train Tragedy

    12 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Coming Soon - Ghost Train Tragedy (Kitchen) [audio] [upcoming shows] The bad news is that Ghost Train Tragedy is, at fifteen tracks, about five tracks too long. And even at ten tracks, there would still be some filler. The good news is that when Coming Soon is on, they are really on. "Moonchild" and "Walking" are both challenging and entirely familiar, portraying the band as supremely confident musicmakers who could hold their own against any '80s guitar band we now worship. Maybe one day, they'll get the formula down for an entire album's worth of material as good as their best songs are…

  • Califone - All My Friends Are Funeral Singers

    10 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Califone - All My Friends Are Funeral Singers (Dead Oceans) [audio] [upcoming shows] Califone is a sophisticated band with an old school sound. Their new album All My Friends Are Funeral Singers demonstrates how they have mastered the mixing of traditional blues and soul with electronic and rock flourishes. Tim Rutili's tortured vocals align perfectly with the brilliant musical arrangements, helping to construct Califone's always interesting style. "Giving Away the Bride," "Buñuel," "Ape-Like" and the title track are all crucial entries into the Califone canon. - corey c

  • Thavius Beck - Dialogue

    5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Thavius Beck - Dialogue (Big Dada) [audio] [upcoming shows] He's probably better known for his work with other people than for what comes out under his own name, but Dialogue is a solid collection that spends time on both sides of the line between hip-hop beatmaking and electronic experimentalism. Even when the tracks feature vocals, they rise above categorization (they're not MTV-ready, but they're too tech-y to be backpacker hip-hop). The beats are the real draw, though. It's as if Kraftwerk, The Neptunes and Fennesz fell into a supercollider and fused at the sub-atomic level. - paul

  • Shudder to Think - Live From Home

    3 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Shudder to Think - Live From Home (Team Love) [audio] The twelve-year evolution of Shudder to Think ended in 1998, leaving members to focus on side projects, solo albums, and many a song for television and movies. Whether you heard them as an ultra-unique punk band or an ultra-unique alternative rock band, once you were bitten by the bug they became an instant favorite by way of cutting guitars, bizarre lyrics, and that hypnotizing falsetto. The reunion was a major to-do, captured as a greatest hits of sorts on Live From Home, an album that will no doubt please us fans longing to recapture…
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    Blentwell.com

  • MuMBai Mafia - Paisa in my Pocket (MP3)

    22 Nov 2009 | 5:06 am
    MumBai Mafia - Kung Fu Flavour The Widdler - Sensi Samourai Bar 9 - Murda sound (Riskotheque rmx) Skism - The blank (16 bit rmx) Obergott Ultrastein - Hit Snap Clap Zombi - Spliff dub (sukh knight rmx) Motor Bass - Les Ondes 16 Bit - M Dot Mosley MumBai Mafia - Would u do something 4 me? Le Syndicat Electronique - Men from Westwood porn(Porn.darsteller rmx) Porn.Darsteller - Brigitte - Source Site:http://mumbaimaffia.podOmatic.com/

  • Ben Jam - A night on the town (HTML→MP3)

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:58 pm
    Scope feat Sandra Lima - This Rhythm (Florian Kruse & Nils Nuernberg) Someone - Just gotta have it Scoper & Bubba I'm Satisfied (Kirby & Aruba Deeper Mix) Nima Gorji - Groove Control Sueno Soul feat. Denzie - What You Want (Vernon & Da Costa Dub) Soul Purpose - Duck Fat Manuel Sahagun - Breathe Frankie Knuckles & The Shapeshifters - The Ones You Love (Original Mix) Manuel Sahagun - Pieces of me Manuel Sahagun - Stop Earl & Jules - It's all gone (BJ's Funky Mix) Manuel Sahagun - Music for the People Tuff & Mello - After Hours (Nathan G Luv Bug Deeper Dub) Sonny Fodera - Penguins Wes - Let's go…

  • s007ii - FEELAbleton Guest Mix 4, friskyRadio (MP3)

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:41 pm
    s007ii - FEELAbleton Guest Mix 4, friskyRadio Style: Progressive House, Tech House Format: MP3 Length: 60:00 Size: 138 MB Bitrate: 320kbps - dj subRoutine. My fourth FEELAbleton Guest Mix on Shamanah's amazing friskyRadio show with fave regulars Shamanah and Korruptor. 01. Stan Kolev - Get There (The Quasar's Remix) [Ready Mix Records] 02. Antix - The Hoard (Dousk Remix) [Iboga Records] 03. Jerome Isma-Ae, Sebastian Krieg - 308 (Original Mix) [Jee Productions] 04. Noah Becker - Crunk'n'Tech (DropX Remix) [Citric Recordings] 05. John Selway, Christian Smith - Mistral (Anton Pieete Remix)…

  • DJ SYNFLOOD - Space Ish 1 (MP3)

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:13 am
    This is part one of my Space Ish installment. Focusing more on the mellow side of space ;) - Source Site:http://synflood.blogspot.com

  • Rakim : The One True God (MP3)

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:36 am
    Ten years in the waiting, The Seventh Seal has dropped… …and goddamn, that is one bad record. Really awful. I guess every single top-shelf producer and same-weight-class-MC was in Barbados or Minnetonka that week, so he had to settle for a bunch of cats he found at the bus station or some shit. It’s like Marlon Brando making his big return to acting by guest starring on Everybody Loves Raymond. So instead, just get yourself ‘Holy Are You’, cool out to some more unreleased cuts and remixes, and let us never speak of it again. Eric B. For President (DJ Showtime Remix) / Let the Rhythm…
 
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    RouteNote Blog

  • The Self Indulgent Friday Playlist – Every Christmas No.1 Since 1950

    Dashiel
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:25 am
    A kind of halfway house here between the Billboard Hot 100 post we did a while back and a Christmas playlist (since it’s still a bit too early): this is everything that was at number one in the UK charts on the 25th of December every year since 1950, which is pretty much (-+ 2) when the charts began. Interesting for the changing styles and for freakish little things like the fact that the Spice Girls had 3 consecutive number ones, the last 4 years have all had an X-Factor winner take the Christmas cake, Queen have had two wins with the same song (Bohemian Rhapsody)… Here’s…

  • Play next year’s UK Festival Circuit

    Dashiel
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:29 am
    You should by now be thinking of how you’re going to manage your band’s triumphant rise to fame over the Festival Season next summer. To make things a little easier for you, we thought we’d collect together the contact details of a few of the major ones here: Bestival (Isle of Wight) Download this form: http://media.sundaybest.net/media/BESTIVAL_2010_DEMO_ENTRY_FORM_FOR_BANDS.doc and email it back to demos@bestival.net — City Showcase A London based talent competition during May that doesn’t really fit into the festival bracket, but would still be a good platform…

  • Susan Boyle breaks Amazon’s pre-order record

    Dashiel
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:43 am
    Aristotle said “Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand and I can move the world.” Seemingly Susan Boyle had the lever all along, and once she’d stood in front of the dreaded Simon Cowell the world suddenly started paying attention to the unprepossessing spinster. Now her debut album has broken Amazon’s previous record for the most pre-orders ever, meaning that she’s number 1 in the album charts before her album has even been released. We’d like to think that there are some among our music distribution clients that are in possession of the same…

  • Top 100 albums of the decade

    Dashiel
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:18 am
    Our music retail partner Emusic has been running a countdown of their favorite albums on their blog. They’re most of the way through now, releasing ten per day, with 3 days left to go. It’s obviously a very personal list, obviously, but it might introduce you to a few things you’ve missed over the last 10 years! Related Articles Hulu, Vevo, Spotify – Embattled EMI embraces new revenue streams – November 19, 2009 Spotify, MOG, Streaming, Piracy and the Future of Digital Music – November 13, 2009 Robbie Williams new Album for Free! – November 4, 2009…

  • I Fight Dragons – Self funding in the modern market

    Dashiel
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:50 am
    You’ve got a great band together, some great ideas, you’ve polished your performance, you’re happy with your sound and you’ve got the perfect 15 tracks to lay down on the debut album that’s going to be the major weapon in your assault on the charts. One problem. You haven’t got the ten grand you need to have it recorded and mastered in a professional recording studio. What’s the solution? Chicago based rockers I Fight Dragons had the rather brilliant idea of getting their fans to fund them, with a hundred dollar contribution to the recording fund…
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    How To Practise

  • Practice Links 16th Nov 2009

    Mike Saville
    16 Nov 2009 | 1:59 am
    As ever I have been keeping an eye on all things practice on the web. This week has thrown up some interesting reading: Read More . . . First up is a clear concise guide to slow practice brought to you by the publishers of the Musicians Practice Planner. The 10,000 hours rule is an oft quoted and misunderstood rule that has been around for a couple of years now. Elissa Milne has a slightly different take on quantity and has an interesting application for her own students. Regular readers will know I'm a great fan of practice and musical quotes. Meg Grace has put together…

  • You will become what you practice

    Mike Saville
    3 Nov 2009 | 12:55 am
    . . .you will become what you practice Read More . . .

  • El Sistema film release

    Mike Saville
    26 Oct 2009 | 1:59 am
    There are few musicians or educators that can fail to have noticed or been touched by the musical project in Venezuela known as 'El Sistema', a project which takes children from the streets of some of the most deprived cities in the world and gives them music and more importantly hope. This friday a new film is released on DVD and Blu-Ray which documents this project. I will be bringing you a review as soon as I can. In the meantime here is a glimpse of what this system has produced: I first became aware of this project back in 2007 when the Simon Bolivar orchestra gave the above performance…

  • Practicing for Young Musicians by Harvey Snitkin

    Mike Saville
    22 Oct 2009 | 2:16 am
    'Real progress happens when you take your weekly lesson. Right? Wrong! Success depends on what you do between lessons, when you practice.' And so begins this excellent book on practice by Snitkin. The book opens with some general thoughts on practice, problems with traditional approaches to lessons and practice and an explanation that the same generic practice principles apply to all instruments. He also introduces four characters, Backwards Bob, Perfect Patricia, Worrisome Walt and Happy Harry who lead us through different perspectives on practice. Read More . . .

  • Mixing up your lessons

    Mike Saville
    20 Oct 2009 | 1:53 am
    I came across an interesting post today by Jason over at the Piano Pedagogy Page.. He is running a series of posts on how to improve your teaching or 'In service DIY' as he calls it. This post has a couple of interesting concepts I like. Firstly the idea that both teacher and student do not speak in the lesson but instead find other ways to communicate ideas. Secondly he suggests not using standard italian terms to describe things but to instead use a greater variety of adjectives. There's even a downloadable list of suggested words you can use. The reason I think tips like these work is that…
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    Tribute Band

  • Andrews Sisters Tribute Acts: The Rockabella's

    tributebandreviews
    11 Nov 2009 | 6:18 am
    The Rockabella's are an outstanding Andrews Sisters tribute act, a vivacious female harmony trio. These 3 gorgeous songbirds perform everything from wartime singalongs to modern day chart toppers, all with the grace of the 1940's. Dressed in killer heels, with killer curves, the girls perform in top to toe pin-up fashion with the same hairstyle and make-up that is reminiscent of the period, they even use authentic retro microphones. Whether it's an intimate club or large corporate event the Rockabella's are sure to lift your spirits with their one of a kind tribute show.

  • Rihanna Tribute Acts: Perusi Kakaire

    tributebandreviews
    2 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am
    Rihanna tribute act (Perusi) presents a high energy show covering all of her smash hits, from the debut album Pon De Replay to her latest collaborations with Justin Timberlake, T.I. and Jay Z. Perusi has an incredible voice and stage persona that you won't want to miss. This Barbadian beauty's tribute to Rihanna is the hottest on the scene right now and the show can include anything up to 4 sexy dancers whose choreography would put that of the Pussycat Dolls to shame. Songs Include: Umbrella Rehab Disturbia S.O.S Take A Bow Pon De Replay Live Your Life Run This Town Hate That I Love…

  • Coldplay Tribute Bands: Coldplace

    tributebandreviews
    29 Oct 2009 | 4:51 am
    Coldplace present the most authentic tribute to Coldplay that the UK has ever seen. They aim to re-create the atmosphere and excitement that you would experience at a live Coldplay concert. The lead singer looks a lot like Chris Martin and sounds very much like him too, he's also perfected his quirky on stage mannerisms. The band have been together since 2004 and have performed all over the UK at some very prestigious venues including the Matthew Street Festival in Liverpool twice in front of 30,000 people.  They've also travelled to foreign lands to entertain Coldplay fans, Malta…

  • Green Day Tribute Bands: Green Date

    tributebandreviews
    19 Oct 2009 | 4:58 am
    Green Day tribute band (Green Date) present an outstanding tribute to this amazing band. They perform their non-stop show to sell out crowds across the UK and Europe and they play with all the drive and passion of the original. You'd really have to see them at a live gig to understand what I'm talking about, this band are really exceptional in every way. They're great showmen and fantastic musicians, they're an exciting young band with huge talent. Songs include: American Idiot, 21st Century Breakdown, Kerplunk, Dookie, Insomniac, Nimrod, Warning, Basket Case, Good…

  • Evanescence Tribute Bands: My Immortal

    tributebandreviews
    6 Oct 2009 | 5:19 am
    Evanescence tribute band (My Immortal) present an unmissable tribute to this incredible multi-million album selling band. They spent 12 months in rehearsals prior to launching themselves onto the UK tribute scene. All this effort and attention to detail had to be done before they could convincingly label themselves as the UK's premier Evanescence tribute band. My Immortal were formed by Lofty, who is a guitar teacher by profession and has performed in numerous rock bands over the years and the amazing vocal talent of Jen who was the lead singer of a band called "Heaven Ascent"…
 
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  • Booking Casinos & Fairs: Vinny Ribas talk at Indie Connect THIS MONDAY

    Judy Rodman
    22 Nov 2009 | 7:53 am
    Attention Indie Music Artists who live in or around Nashville: Next week is busy "turkey week",  but if you're interested in learning more about booking fairs and casinos, here's an event coming up TOMORROW (Monday) that you might want to consider attending. Booking and Performing at Fairs and Casinos" with Vinny Ribas Note: This will be 2 separate talks at one meeting. Casinos: A casino can be a very different animal than any other kind of venue you've ever played. Did you know that you can be too good to play a casino? Did you know that your job is not always just to entertain the…

  • Songwriting Workshop from Rand Bishop

    Judy Rodman
    22 Nov 2009 | 5:45 am
    Breaking news... If you are interested in songwriting workshops worth your time, there's a good one I just learned about from Vinny Ribas. Here's the email he sent me:Indie Connect is proud to present: "12 Choices to Solid Song Craft, An Interactive Workshop", conducted by Grammy Nominated, BMI-award winning tune-smith, Rand Bishop. Bishop has well over 200 cuts to his credit in a wide range of genres, "from bluegrass to heavy metal," including the 5-week #1, My List, recorded by Toby Keith, country radio's most-played song of 2002. Bishop is the author of the hit songwriting memoir,…

  • Should You Eat Before You Sing?

    Judy Rodman
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:26 pm
    I got a question in last week's comments about eating before singing. The short answer: Yes, and No. The longer answer:Yes, you can eat before singing... if you haven't eaten enough. You need to eat an easy-to-digest but nutrient-packed meal or snack, or you will not have the breath support or energy you need for performance. if you eat early enough so that the food has shifted lower in your system and will not tend to make you feel stuffed, interfering with breathing.if you note in your own personal experience how eating before singing affects you, and you are confident it won't be a…

  • The Vocal Booth: 7 Tips To Make The Recording Space Singer-Friendly

    Judy Rodman
    16 Nov 2009 | 4:48 am
    What does a singer need in the vocal booth? More than just eye-friendly recording studio design. The voice is a picky, sensitive thing. If you want to record it, here are 7 things it wants:Lighting -It wants mood lighting, OK? Twilight dimmed to pitch black - experiment to find the lighting that makes it the least shy. Sometimes a singer is not bothered, but if there are windows to the daylight, the voice may like you to cover them with something.Smell -What the nose doesn't like, the voice won't either. It can affect breath, throat and focus. Save the incense candles for the smokers who…

  • Singing At The Piano? 7 Tips For Keyboard and Voice Synergy

    Judy Rodman
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:22 am
    As a singer who frequently plays keyboard instruments, and a vocal coach who works with a lot of piano players, there are things I've had to learn about the most efficient ways of accomplishing this musical multitasking. Depending on how you do it, playing keys can either help or hurt your singing. Here are 7 piano/singer tips for you:Prepare by playing and singing separately.It's extremely important to practice your voice and your keyboard separately so you can put your undivided attention to the task. When practicing the keyboard part, just sing very lightly if at all, going over to head…
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    Soundtrack Geek

  • Soundtrack Review: A Christmas Carol (2009)

    Jorn Tillnes
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pm
    Movie Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the motion picture score A Christmas Carol by Alan Silvestri. “This is not a Christmas classic, but undoubtedly a score that will put you in a Christmas mood.” Yea, Christmas is here! Well almost anyway. At least Hollywood starts early, but that’s okay. A Christmas Carol is of course one of the most beloved and remembered of Christmas stories. The famous Charles Dickens story has rendered numerous movies and adaptions and will continue to do so. Ebenezer Scrooge is a sad, angry man who hates Christmas. He gets visited by the three…

  • Avatar Soundtrack Details (And Sample!)

    Jorn Tillnes
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:18 pm
    December is almost here and do you know what that means? It’s Avatar time! Or more importantly if you are a soundtrack geek such as me, James Horner time! I have been highly anticipating this for some time and now it’s almost here. Yesterday Atlantic Records revealed the soundtrack with a full song by James Horner! Aren’t you excited?! The sample sounds fantastic, but what is puzzling is that the track “Into the Na’vi World” isn’t on the official soundtrack. Never mind that… it sounds fantastic. Just listen to it below. Here’s the full…

  • Soundtrack Review: 2012 (2009)

    Jorn Tillnes
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:02 am
    Movie soundtrack review: This is a review of the motion picture score 2012 by Harald Kloser & Thomas Wander. “A movie like this has great action scenes and a lot of emotional moments, and the emotional moments are sadly missing from the score (for the most part)” So I watched 2012 yesterday, you know the one, the world is getting destroyed. The Mayas made this prediction long ago. It turns out to be true and the whole world goes to hell. Sounds pretty cool and the movie was as expected. The CGI and production value was through the roof and you even cared for the characters. I…

  • The Wolfman is Angry. Danny Elfman Has Left The Building.

    Jorn Tillnes
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:40 pm
    So who cried wolf!? Was it you? Well see the Wolfman here on the left? He looks pretty pissed off. So I guess you’ve all heard. Danny Elfman will no longer write the music for The Wolfman. Correction, he actually did. Rumors says he wrote a full score and because of scheduling conflicts he (un)conveniently had to leave the project. Now who believes this story? I don’t see any hands. Good, because I don’t believe it either. The story about Danny Elfman leaving is absolutely true though, but I meant the part about scheduling conflicts. What is also true is that Paul Haslinger…

  • Jak and Daxter’s New Adventurous Soundtrack Reviewed

    Jorn Tillnes
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:26 am
    Just a little notice that I’ve reviewed the latest soundtrack in the video game series Jak and Daxter. This adventure is called The Lost Frontier and the composer of this iTunes exclusive soundtrack is James Dooley. Read more at Game Music: Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Video Game Soundtrack Review Bookmark It
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    Music2Work2

  • Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile

    Andrew
    14 Nov 2009 | 7:29 pm
    Listen! via AudioBoo Posted via web from Andrew McCluskey Tweet This!Share this on FacebookStumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponPost this to MySpaceSubscribe to the comments for this post?Share this on del.icio.usAdd this to Google BookmarksSubmit this to Twittley

  • Diane Birch – Nothing But A Miracle on Letterman

    Andrew
    11 Nov 2009 | 8:18 pm
    In the middle of mixing Jeneric at the moment but took an evening out to listen to Live from Daryl’s house – hadn’t heard of the guest artist: Diane Birch – http://www.dianebirch.com – she’s got this killer voice – Karen Carpenter & Alicia Keys territory – and she does the keyboard thing although she seems to be more of Rhodes chick – which is cool by me. This is her Letterman performance – pretty freakin cool! Live from Daryl’s House Diane Birch Diane on Twitter Tweet This!Share this on FacebookStumble upon something…

  • Jake’s in the band

    Andrew
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:57 pm
    Listen! via AudioBoo Posted via web from Andrew McCluskey Tweet This!Share this on FacebookStumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponPost this to MySpaceSubscribe to the comments for this post?Share this on del.icio.usAdd this to Google BookmarksSubmit this to Twittley

  • The Dude Playing Below…

    Andrew
    1 Nov 2009 | 8:41 pm
    Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Andrew McCluskey Tweet This!Share this on FacebookStumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponPost this to MySpaceSubscribe to the comments for this post?Share this on del.icio.usAdd this to Google BookmarksSubmit this to Twittley

  • Cocaine – not the Clapton version

    Andrew
    1 Nov 2009 | 8:04 pm
    Listen! via AudioBoo Posted via web from Andrew McCluskey Tweet This!Share this on FacebookStumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponPost this to MySpaceSubscribe to the comments for this post?Share this on del.icio.usAdd this to Google BookmarksSubmit this to Twittley
 
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    The Graham English Blog

  • Mozart’s Deceptive Simplicity

    graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:06 pm
    Hear commentator Rob Kapilow demonstrate how Mozart sets up our expectations but takes us in unpredictable directions in the String Quintet in G minor. His music, like a hologram, flashes back and forth between the simple and the complicated.Link: Mozart’s Deceptive Simplicity

  • 27 Live Recordings From The 1959 Newport Jazz Festival

    graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:48 am
    Here’s a few of the musicians you can listen to: Count Basie & His Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie, The Modern Jazz Quartet, Oscar Peterson Trio and Thelonious Monk. Registration is required but it’s oh so worth it. The New York Times has the backstory of how these recordings ended up at Wolfgang’s Vault.via Metafilter

  • All Songs Considered: The Decade’s 50 Most Important Recordings

    graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)
    16 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    NPR has compiled a list of the 50 most important recordings of the past 10 years. Here’s a PDF of the full list:The Decade’s 50 Most Important RecordingsLink: The Decade’s 50 Most Important Recordings

  • Virtual Composer Creates New Music

    graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:45 am
    There’s a mysterious new composer on the classical music scene. Her name? Emily Howell. But no one’s ever seen her in person. The reason? She’s a computer program created by David Cope, a professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Host Guy Raz speaks with Cope about his creation and gets a sneak peek at Emily’s first record, which hits stores next spring.Link: Virtual Composer Creates New Music

  • Visualizing Sound Waves With Fire

    graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)
    14 Nov 2009 | 5:23 pm
    Cool physics experiment: The Rubens’ TubeWatch on YouTube: Visualizing Sound Waves With Fire
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    Beat Lawrence

  • New Music: Beach House

    JL
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    New to Sub Pop records, Beach House is made up of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally.  The duo's third album, Teen Dream, will be available in January. The song linked below, Norway, was named best new music by Pitchfork yesterday receiving a 9.0 Listen: Beach House - Norway mp3

  • New Animal Collective Video - In the Flowers

    JL
    14 Nov 2009 | 8:22 am
    This video is pretty trippy but I like it!

  • The Swell Season - Low Rising video

    JL
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:56 am
    The Swell Season will be at the Uptown Theater on Monday November 30. You can purchase tickets on Ticketmaster.

  • Weezer ft. Sara Bareilles - I Want You To (Acoustic)

    JL
    2 Nov 2009 | 9:37 pm
    Weezer's new album Raditude comes out tomorrow.

  • New Sea Wolf-Wicked Blood Video

    JL
    29 Oct 2009 | 3:44 pm
    Just in time for the weekend's Halloween festivities, Los Angeles music collective, Sea Wolf, have unleashed their ghoulish new video for "Wicked Blood". Amidst all of the skeletons, mummies, tombstones and unidentified flying objects, there still remains a hint of romance that only Alex Church's intricate lyrics could soundtrack.
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  • Sunburn 2009 Lineup, Dates Announced

    Arjun S Ravi
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:58 am
    It’s about that time of the year again when the party scene in Goa goes from being simply extravagant to being um, ludicrously extravagant. The highlight of this season is the Sunburn Festval that always promises big name DJs playing beaches packed with plenty of economy-Ibiza firangs. This year’s instalment promises to up the ante with a huge lineup including “world no. 1 DJ” Armin Van Buuren and “World renowned, Grammy Award winning Superstar latin hip hop music video male protagonist stereotype DJ” Roger Sanchez playing Candolim Beach between Dec…

  • MTV Iggy Does Indian Rock

    Indiecision
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:32 pm
    The folks over at MTV Iggy have a great new feature on Indian rock out. The feature is a fun insight into the Indian rock scene and how it has begun its long break through to the other side. It has a bunch of interviews with Indian bands, including Half Step Down, Tough On Tobacco (who released their debut album The Happy Goat at Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai last night) and Junkyard Groove, along with an article on the changing face of Indian rock written by Indiecision ed Arjun S Ravi. If you’re an Indian rock n00b, or you just want to relive some epic scene moments, check out their feature.

  • Top 25 Songs Of The 2000s: 05-01

    Indiecision
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:08 am
    The Indiecision Decade In Review is our retrospective of the last 10 years in Indian independent music. These are our picks of the best Indian indie songs of the last decade. #05: ‘Kandisa’ – Indian Ocean Indian Ocean is possibly the most indie act of them all. In their 25 years of existence, they’ve never played a cover, and their original compositions often have loose structures and few lyrics. They don’t exactly make radio-friendly music; they’ve become one of, or arguably, the biggest band in the country by doing it the old-fashioned way: playing their asses off.

  • Tough On Tobacco’s The Happy Goat

    Arjun S Ravi
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:13 pm
    Sidd Coutto’s Tough On Tobacco project releases its debut album The Happy Goat tonight at the Hard Rock Cafe in Mumbai. The ten track album will be available via digital download and the band will be “selling certificates at Rs 10 which will provide the source for download” (which is this). The cover is a picture of a goat, which doesn’t look too happy, but well, it’s got a Tough On Tobacco towel on it. ToT’s music is largely reggae-tinged, pop-rock. We’ve caught them live twice before – within the cramped confines of Cafe Goa, and at the Blue…

  • New Shaa’ir + Func Docu, w/New Music

    Arjun S Ravi
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:40 pm
    Yahoo!’s yodel marketing campaign saw them set up pop up recording studios all over the world, including Mumbai, getting the aam aadmi off the street to record his own version of the yodel. Each studio had ‘celebrity mentors’ and in Mumbai, these were electro-rock act Shaa’ir + Func. Yahoo! shot a short film with S+F, finding out the way the work and their influences, soundtracked to new material from their coming third studio album. It’s a fun watch and songs like ‘Goodbye Cruel World’ and the lavani-inspired ‘My Roots’ get good airtime.
 
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  • Baby Scream: Music and Art, MySpace, Marc Bolan

    22 Nov 2009 | 9:07 am
    Indie Suite talks to Baby Scream's Juan Mazzola about how he got into music, the MySpace debate, movie collecting and what he's listening to right now.

  • Baby Scream: Life Changing Stuff

    22 Nov 2009 | 8:50 am
    Indie Suite gets serious with Baby Scream's founder as he speaks openly and movingly about tough times, difficult people, the loss of his father and their musical impact

  • Baby Scream: Weird Shows, Inspiring People

    22 Nov 2009 | 8:39 am
    Baby Scream's founder talks about about his weirdest moments performing live at a Norwegian football match, and how he is endlessly inspired by producer Muddy Stardust.

  • Baby Scream: Argentine Beginnings, New Projects

    22 Nov 2009 | 8:29 am
    Indie Suite talks to Baby Scream founder and frontman about UK audiences, how England feels like home and recording new material in LA with producer Muddy Stardust

  • Great Soul Albums Of The 1970s - Motown

    22 Nov 2009 | 3:44 am
    Despite soul music dominating the singles charts of the 1960s, it was not until the early 1970s that the genre caught up with its rock companions album-wise.
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    False North

  • Thank You Radiopersons !

    Bill Coleman
    12 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    …for playing ‘Welcome to the Breakdown’. Ian Dempsey this morning, Alison Curtis & Tony Fenton (who even put the vid on his blog – fair play Tony !) on Today FM have all been giving the rekkid a spin, along with the late night shift on 2FM and the lovely people who run the I-Con show on Phantom. Thank you one and all. You rock ! You Rock ! It’d be great if we could get some more people to play it though, so, if you’d like to help out, you can do so by requesting the song from the following text numbers. Today FM: 085 4100102 RTE 2fm: 51552 Regional…

  • Welcome to the Breakdown Single – OUT NOW !

    Bill Coleman
    1 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm
    Howdy one and all – hope you’re all keeping well ? The new single ‘Welcome to the Breakdown’ is hereby released !  What fun… It’s all about getting laid off and spending the ill-gotten-gains recording and making music.  You can buy it by clicking on the download link on the music widget you can see to the right of the screen or, if you’re in ROI you can buy by texting ‘music 4175′ to ‘57501′.  Texts will cost €1. Everyone who buys the single will get two bonus tracks.  Simply mail your receipt/pin number (depending on…

  • Black and Red EP – Welcome to the Breakdown Launch & Tour

    Bill Coleman
    13 Oct 2009 | 3:05 am
    Howdy Folks, We’re still beavering away on this stuff, but seeing as I’ve been quiet blogwise for far too long I said I’d fire on in an update of where things are at at the moment. The new single, ‘Welcome to the Breakdown’ will be released October 30th on downloadmusic.ie. If you’ve caught a gig of late you might remember that this is the one about getting laid off and shouting “HALLELUJAH” at the thought of finally having time to finish off your second album . Details on how you can buy the single at the bottom of the post. Speaking of gigs…

  • Got some gigs, got some tracks, got some shirts, got various other things on the boil too…

    Bill Coleman
    31 Aug 2009 | 4:09 am
    Howdy Folks, Hope you’re all keeping well and looking forward to the onrushing winter. If that’s possible. Anything’s possible if you try hard enough. I think. Three items for your attention ! 1. Gigs – September 2. EP – coming atcha. Real soon ! 3. For those of you who missed it – T-Shirts !! First things first… I’m off on a jaunt around Ireland over the next few weeks, trying out some new live things and ironing out the cracks in some others. If you feel like partaking in the jollility, the dates are as follows: Clonakilty – Wednesday,…

  • T-Shirts have landed…

    Bill Coleman
    7 Aug 2009 | 3:11 am
    I’m biased a little bit, but I think they’re awesome… they’re even more awesome in person, trust me. Available in Male (S, M, L & XL) & Female (S, M & L) cuts. You can lay your paws on one of these beauties by clicking the image above, which will take you along to the Shop on bcoleman.com where you can do the whole Credit Card/Paypal thing (make sure you enter your size requirement in the ‘notes for seller’ box thingy). OR You can catch me at a gig, that way you can figure out which size will fit you best in person, so to speak. At the moment,…
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  • TOMORROW: Michael Jackson's Video Art @ Lincoln Center

    Rob Fields
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pm
    Already got my tickets for this event, which takes place tomorrow.  Here's the description via the Film At Lincoln Center site:Armond White joins us on stage for a one-of-a-kind tribute to the King of Pop. White will also be signing his new book Keep Moving: The Michael Jackson Chronicles.Michael Jackson’s pioneering work in music video raised the art form from cable television footnote to the highest standards set by the movie musical tradition—and invented a few more along the way. Cultural critic and author Armond White returns to the Walter Reade Theater to reacquaint us…

  • My open call for contributors to Boldaslove.us

    Rob Fields
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:54 am
    That's right: I'm looking to add more regional coverage.  Someone's already raised their hand to cover the East Bay, but I'm definitely interested in bringing regular coverage of what's happening in the black rock/Afro-Punk/black alternative scenes in some other cities such as: Atlanta The DMV (that's DC, Maryland, Virginia, for those who don't know) Chicago London If you're interested, or if you can recommend someone, please drop a comment here. Thanks!

  • UPCOMING: URB Alt's Jimi Hendrix birthday tribute -- 11/27

    Rob Fields
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:10 pm
    Jimi would've been 67 next week.  Very cool that MuthaWit Orchestra and Leila Adu team up to celebrate his birthday in grand style: Avant, yet fresh-to-death! MuthaWit at Harlem Stage (photo: Ed Marshall) Leila Adu performing @ this year's URB Alt fest (photo: Ed Marshall)URB ALT: Jimi Hendrix Tribute Friday, November 27, 2009 - 10:30pm $10 LOCATION & DIRECTIONS Galapagos Arts Space16 Main St at the corner of Water Street in DUMBO, BK F train to York Street, A train to High Street or 2/3 train to Clark StreetMy man Boston Fielder writes compellingly about this event…

  • UPCOMING: Divisible at Club Underground @ The Echo (LA)

    Rob Fields
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:09 am
      Shola and Albert, the duo known as Divisible, will be hitting on November 20th at 9PM (PST), along with another multi-ethnic band, Pollyn (not to be confused with Honeychild Coleman's band, Pollen).The deets:1822 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90026Showtime: 9pmCost: $5For those of you who liked "Don't Say Nothin' Now", you can also get "Everybody," which is available on the Boldaslove.us compilation.

  • TONIGHT: Fire + Fire, the Gypsy & Black experience

    Rob Fields
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:49 pm
    See below for discount ticket information.From the press release:Hungarian Gypsy and Black American musicians will share the stage for Fire + Fire, an innovative production exploring the synergies between the Black diaspora and Hungarian Gypsies. Part of the yearlong Extremely Hungary festival, Fire + Fire is a collaborative performance that delves into the dual experiences of political oppression and musical expression of Black and Roma peoples in the U.S. and Hungary. Ensembles of performers from both cultures will meld their musical traditions—infused with jazz, rock, rap and folk…
 
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    Addicted to Vinyl

  • Silver Bullet Bucket List & All I Want For Christmas is for Michael McDonald to not sing any Christmas songs.

    Mel
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am
    You can all give me shit later for ignoring you on ATV for so long. It’s the holidays, so let’s wait until after New Year’s, mmm-kay? And it’s OK, I know you miss me… I see it on my stats every time you Google me. Thanks to Jukebox 65 for musically inspiring a post from me this weekend. Her tweet was a lovely reminder of the not-too-oft heard early song of Bob Seger. “2+2=?” off of the Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man album from good ol’ 1969: Then check out a TV show performance of that album’s title track: It’s some awesome…

  • Eric Clapton – Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright

    Matt Wardlaw
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:13 am
    My man Judd is at it again – he’s got a good discussion going,  talking about his favorite live tunes, and he slipped one of my all-time favorites onto his list. To me, Eric Clapton’s version of Dylan’s classic “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” (recorded at the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Tribute Concert) is the perfect example of an artist OWNING a cover of a song, and in my opinion, Clapton’s version is the definitive cover of the song. Check it out for yourself below, and tell me in the comments – what are some of your favorite…

  • Concert Review: Steely Dan – E.J. Thomas Hall – 11/16/09

    Bear
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:52 am
    Our buddy Bear from Cleveland Rock and Roll went to see Steely Dan earlier this week.  Though we tried, we couldn’t scrape together the dollars here at ATV HQ to fund a ticket for either of the two Steely Dan shows, so we invited Bear to share his review of the first night! Is There Gas In The Car?  Yes, There’s Gas In The Car…. Or Is There? It has been 35 years since I last saw Steely Dan perform. 35 years! That’s like 245 dog years or the average number of combined years for the careers of any 12 artists of this decade. That 1974 tour was the last tour they did before breaking…

  • Cage Match: J. Geils Band vs. Don Henley

    Matt Wardlaw
    18 Nov 2009 | 1:26 am
    You love her But she loves him And he loves somebody else You just can’t win… And so it happens that you discover the above complicated mathematical equation of love that plagues all of us eventually. Coming from J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf, you couldn’t help but think that it was very possible that Mr. Wolf probably did something additional not disclosed in the lyrics to arrive at his expressed viewpoint about love. Think about it: Would you let your daughter go home with Peter Wolf without a chap-e-rone? If you have any question about the above as a parent, take a…

  • Cleveland Bachelor’s Show of the Week – Evangelicals

    Cleveland Bachelor
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pm
    Hello ATVians, I’m back to greet you with another live show pick to click. This time, I have something particularly exciting to announce. Those of you who read my blog, Cleveland Bachelor, will know already that I’m a big fan of John G., a Cleveland-based artist who has been known to turn out a killer concert poster or two. Somehow or other, I managed to convince John to partner up with me on a Cleveland Bachelor Show of the Month poster series. The hook is this: I pick a show, send the info to John, and with a little conceptual help on my end and a whole lot of artistic skill on…
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  • Holly Miranda Prepares to Check Debut Out of the Library

    Frank Yang
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:26 pm
    Sebastian Mlynarski When I rounded up all the bits of information around Holly Miranda’s solo project back in January, I had no notion that interest in it would eclipse that given to her main band, The Jealous Girlfriends. But her more atmospheric approach is certainly more in line with what people expect/want to hear wafting out of Brooklyn these days and it has apparently tickled more ears than the Girlfriends’ heaver, more guitar-driven rock did. So while the Girlfriends take a deserved break, Miranda has been busy – a debut limited edition EP in Sleep On Fire was…

  • Poster: The Mountain Goats by Snowcat Press

    Ryan Catbird
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:49 pm
    The Mountain Goats Snowcat Press, 2009

  • Video: Jookabox – “Don’t Go Phantom”

    Ryan Catbird
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:15 pm
    Jookabox – “Don’t Go Phantom”

  • MP3: Wetdog – “Tidy Up Your Bedroom”

    Ryan Catbird
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:33 am
    Wetdog – “Tidy Up Your Bedroom” From the all-girl garage-fi rockers’ full-length Frauhaus!, due 11/30 from Captured Tracks. A second LP, entitled Enterprise Reversal, is due from the label in 2010.

  • Moonface (Spencer Krug) – “Dreamland EP: Marimba and Shit-Drums”

    Ryan Catbird
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:26 am
    Moonface – Dreamland EP: Marimba and Shit-Drums Out 1/26 on Jagjaguwar This 12″ is the second release by Moonface, the solo project of Sunset Rubdowner Spencer Krug– the first being the sold-out limited-edition 7″ picture disc released by Aagoo earlier this year. The album comes with a dream journal, upon which the music is based.
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  • Viewers' Digest - Because You're On The Home Stretch

    RIVMIXX
      Welcome to this week's edition of Viewers' Digest. This time round we've picked a bunch of covers and remix orientated videos. This is the good stuff. Perpetuum Jazzile may have a terrible name, but kudos to them for their excellent taste in covering Toto's 'Africa', which some people would say is one of the best things to have come out of the '80s, apart from this writer of course. Also for their storm-simulation skills. Perpetuum Jazzile 'Africa' (Cover Of Toto) read more...

  • OK Go UK Tour Dates & Third Album - 'Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky' Due February 1

    RIVMIXX
    Internet-based treadmill-heroes OK Go have announced their third album, 'Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky', will hit stores on February 1, shortly after their UK tour dates. It seems the LA group have taken a more psychedelic turn for their latest full-length and the four-piece hit the studio with Dave Fridmann, who you may know for his production work with pop-loons MGMT and Flaming Lips.

  • DJ Yoda To Host London Xmas Party - London In For Xmas-Themed Yoda Party

    RIVMIXX
    DJ Yoda has announced that he will be throwing the 'DJ Yoda Xmas Party' on December 11 at London venue The Westbury. A mash-up specialist, Yoda has taken the art of the remix to new heights and has so far released remix albums of the '80s, the '30s and Country & Western, not to mention making great strides as an incredible VJ. December 11 promises to be a night before Christmas to remember and read more...

  • It Might Get Loud For UK Screenings - Guitar Documentary To Hit UK Cinemas

    RIVMIXX
    The highly anticipated guitar film, 'It Might Get Loud', will be screened in cinemas across the UK from January 8 next year.The new documentary – which features Jimmy Page, the Edge and Jack White – examines how the different guitarists developed their playing style and signature sounds. The three rock stars were chosen because of their uniquely different playing styles – Page is a technically gifted player, the Edge an effects specialread more...

  • T4's Stars Of 2009: Ticket Give-Away - Win A Pair Of Tickets To T4's Stars Of 2009!

    RIVMIXX
 
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  • New Release Round-up: Forge Your Own Slits

    Rick Sawyer
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am
    This week, we feature a batch of reissues and new albums that hone in on the groove, hearty listening for early winter that will keep you warm at night.

  • The Beyoncé of Pancakes and Other Bodacious Breakfast Bonanzas

    Mark Peters
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am
    But while “Beyoncé” means “cataclysmically beautiful” to me, her name has a few other meanings to the other humans who scribble and scrabble around the Internet. Forgive them, Beyoncé!

  • Blown Away by a “Landslide”

    MYKE
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am
    "I took my love. Took it down," she began softly. I couldn't make sense of all the words she was singing, but her lusty voice just cascaded over every note. The experience was almost spiritual; everything else faded away.

  • Don Henley: Building the Perfect Beast

    JBev
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:25 pm
    For his second solo album in 1984, former Eagle Don Henley put away the twang of his former band and embraced the synthesizer. The result, Building The Perfect Beast, placed multiple singles on the charts and even made the poker-faced Henley an unlikely MTV star.

  • The Pleasure of Pain Teens

    Rick Sawyer
    13 Nov 2009 | 9:09 am
    Pain Teens sounded like Texas. The band took the tape manipulations, decontextualized vocal samples, and motorik beat of industrial music and wed it to something uniquely Texan: fuzz guitar psychedelia.
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    Missed Music

  • The Friday mix: No theme. Just good music.

    missedmusic
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:36 am
    When I’m riding around in my car and a song comes on my iPod that I particularly want to share, I tag it for later. So this week I don’t really have a theme other than this being a round-up of songs that I’ve tagged over the last few weeks. I hope you like. Things I like. You Make No Bones – Alfie Every time this song comes on, I think it’s Gomez for a minute. I like Gomez a lot, so I like this song. Great mix of harmonica and strings behind an appealing melody. Spreadin’ Rhythm Around (Lady Bug vs. Lady Day RR Remix) – Billie Holiday Fantastic, fantastic song. In the first…

  • Old school bluesy Alt Country from Deadstring Brothers

    missedmusic
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:41 pm
    Turns out they DO make 'em like they used to. Did you like “Exile on Main Street” by The Rolling Stones? Want more? This is as close as you’ll come to that vintage Stones sound and it is a brand new album from Deadstring Brothers. I reviewed this for AltSounds, so you can check it out there: http://hangout.altsounds.com/reviews/112890-deadstring-brothers-sao-paulo-cd.html

  • Challenging but appealing Psychedelic Pop from Animal Collective

    missedmusic
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:40 am
    Animal Collective is a band out of Baltimore, MD that consists of Avey Tare (David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), Deakin (Josh Dibb), and Geologist (Brian Weitz). Their music is not for the faint of heart. They play way, way outside and although the songs are often beautiful, they can be very challenging. Their music typically features keyboards that are often the most disciplined instrument, atmospheric guitars and other affects, and meandering vocals that frequently wander up into falsetto. These are not Pop songs. Well, maybe they are psychedelic Pop songs. The Wikipedia article on…

  • Excellent loop-oriented Rock from Rifle Recoil

    missedmusic
    16 Nov 2009 | 11:43 am
    Rifle Recoil is one guy, Jeff Kessel, and the main idea he uses is starting with a groove, looping it, and adding more and more to it throughout the song. You’ve heard other musicians do this. Keller Williams do an acoustic pop version of it. Jeff Kessel is really good at it too. He picks cool songs to cover and writes some great hooks himself. This was a gem I got from AltSounds, so the review is posted there. Check it out. http://hangout.altsounds.com/reviews/112749-rifle-recoil-verizon-shine-album.html

  • The Friday mix: More of my favorite female artists

    missedmusic
    13 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am
    Today I’m going to continue making my way through some of my favorite female performers. I pulled 16 songs from the letters G through J in my iPod so I got artists both popular and obscure. I hope you like them. Goodness – Electricity, Electricity I don’t actually know anything about Goodness nor do I have any other song by them. However, they contributed this winner to the “Schoolhouse Rock Rocks!” album. It’s an energetic (no pun intended) cover of the great cartoon song. Her delivery of the “Electricity Eeeeelectricity” lyric has this great liquid sheen that I love and…
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  • This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - the Cult's "Wild Flower"

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:55 am
    One of the few bands to come close to the pure molten majesty of AC/DC, England's the Cult went through a number of transformations before settling on its arguably most successful sound. Starting off as a post-punk band with Goth trappings in terms of both image and sound, the group gradually adapted according to what seemed like a genuine pursuit of artistic distinction. Rather than attempting to fit into a popular format for the sole sake of popularity, band leaders Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy combined a throwback psychedelic fascination with driving, punishing rock and roll. Contemporary…

  • This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Leslie (Sam) Phillips' "River of Love"

    9 Nov 2009 | 3:46 pm
    A keen spirituality has always flowed through the impeccable songwriting and vocals of Sam Phillips, even two decades after the end of her impressive early-'80s career as a Christian pop artist. However, in many ways this tune - written and originally recorded in 1986 by future husband and long-time collaborator T-Bone Burnett - represents her clear transition from niche artist to world-class original. So why do I choose Phillips' version rather than Burnett's to spotlight here? Easy answer: Phillips was and is one of the finest female singers alive. This is mesmerizing, guitar-based folk-pop…

  • Dive into the '80s Deep End of Memorable New Wave Artists

    5 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am
    During the past decade, the term "new wave" has come to refer to a new crop of bands obsessed with melody and throwback style almost as much as the notorious, still world-famous Flock of Seagulls hairstyle from the early '80s. This says plenty about the ability of the era's music not only to resist labels such as disposable and unforgettable but also to influence subsequent generations of pop musicians. So feel free to seek out Snow Patrol and the Bravery to your heart's delight, but it never hurts to have a reminder of the artists who first mined the treasures of new wave music and paved the…

  • This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Paul Brady's "Crazy Dreams"

    1 Nov 2009 | 1:12 pm
    Irish singer-songwriter Paul Brady has never quite become a household name across the Atlantic, but his influence on contemporary pop/rock has been substantial. In fact, I first heard Brady's sparkling composition "Crazy Dreams" through a cover version by folk/Americana singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky. Aside from the fact that she typically demonstrates impeccable taste in covers, this song fully earns the title of pop/rock masterpiece. Joyous, conflicted and wonderfully human in its examination of the ongoing fight against loneliness, this track - which first appeared in 1981 on Brady's…

  • This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Guided by Voices' "The Future Is in Eggs"

    25 Oct 2009 | 1:17 pm
    Dayton, Ohio's indie rock heroes Guided by Voices - who just happen to sport one of rock music's finest all-time band names - may not garner much mention if any when the conversation turns to '80s music, but that doesn't mean it's excusable to ignore the group's groundbreaking, influential work of its late-'80s formative stage. Bypassing the growing alternative/modern rock movement that would explode in popularity a few short years into the '90s, band mastermind Robert Pollard carved an honorable swath in the developing history of indie rock. Without the benefit of radio airplay or…
 
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    About.com: Alternative Music

  • From the Vaults Friday: Skip Spence, Oar (1969)

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    The Year: 1969 The Album: Alexander 'Skip' Spence, Oar Who It Influenced: Beck, Wilco, Tom Waits, Giant Sand, Cat Power, Sandro Perri This year, Scientologist song-and-dance-man Beck started up an online 'Record Club,' in which he and his pals —brother-in-law Giovanni Ribisi, producer Nigel Godrich, Devendra Banhart, Little Joy, MGMT— would get together to cover an entire album, all in a single day. The first two LPs done in their entirety, The Velvet Underground's The Velvet Underground and Nico and Leonard Cohen's Songs of Leonard Cohen, are perennial classics, records already…

  • The Title of the Next Xiu Xiu LP is Really, Truly Dear God, I Hate Myself

    19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Xiu Xiu, the long-running art-noise confessional vehicle of Oakland's Jamie Stewart, will release their ninth album on February 23, via Kill Rock Stars. Having already named albums Knife Play, Fag Patrol, and Women as Lovers, Stewart keeps things consistent with the happily, self-parodically shocking title of his latest: Dear God, I Hate Myself. Stewart has spent most of 2009 doing things other than Xiu Xiu; from working on the pretty-great Former Ghosts record (alongside the amazing Nika Roza Danilova of Zola Jesus), to touring solo, to guesting on the forthcoming Los Campesinos! LP. Now,…

  • Chris Knox Tribute Album Features Mountain Goats, Yo La Tengo, Bill Callahan

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    In June, lo-fi innovator and New Zealand music legend Chris Knox suffered a debilitating stroke. Since then, Knox has been hard at work on the slippery slope of recovery. In aid of such, a motley crew of friends, peers, and fans have assembled two compact-discs' worth of Knox covers on a fundraising tribute record entitled, funnily enough, Stroke. Initially, super-reclusive Neutral Milk Hotel main man Jeff Mangum was lined up as a contributor, but, alas, Mangum's contribution never arrived, and he remains a figure of pure mystery. Still, indie fans will be able to comfort themselves with a…

  • St. Vincent, Wildbirds & Peacedrums to Tour Together

    17 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Like peaches and cream, or a coach and a team, St. Vincent and Wildbirds & Peacedrums are hoping to be a perfect match when they pair up for one heavy February of shows together. The New Yorker vixen and the Swedish husband/wife duo have both been standout alternative music figures this year: St. Vincent earning copious admirers for her second LP, Actor, whilst Wildbirds & Peacedrums' sophomore set, The Snake, has been undoubtably one of the best albums of the year. Now, the two will join forces on a North American tour early in 2010; where they'll get to swap stories of jazz…

  • Introducing: Jordaan Mason and the Horse Museum

    16 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Name: Jordaan Mason and the Horse Museum From: Toronto, Ontario Story: His soft, silly music is meaningful, magical Sound: Acoustic music as an open wound. With horns! When I introduced you to the Rural Alberta Advantage back in June, prior to the Saddle Creek release of their stirring first LP, Hometowns (truly one of 2009's best debut albums), it seemed safe to assume they would be the best Neutral-Milk-Hotel-influenced, aching acoustic act to come out of Canada in 2009. Yet, a young songwriter from Toronto named Jordaan Mason has blown that idea out of the water. With his nasally wail and…
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  • Music Hack Day Boston, Nov 21

    debcha
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:52 am
    10 am: Saturday, November 21st: I am a nerd imposter. Paul Lamere just announced that the primary activity for this weekend is hacking, and that everything else is optional. As someone who spends way more time doing experimentation and analysis than coding and soldering, I’m suddenly realizing that I’m the wrong kind of nerd. I’m at Microsoft NERD’s sunny offices on the Charles River in Cambridge, in a room full of the right kind of nerd: people who are excited about spending the weekend creating at the intersection of music and technology. It’s still pretty…

  • Infographic: Seattle music connections

    debcha
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Rachel Ratner’s Cartographic Study of Musical Incest is a giant (60 sq ft) map of the connections between Seattle bands, from Nirvana to Fleet Foxes to scores of bands that you’ve probably never heard of unless you’re an Emerald City local. If you are, you can also see the full map (the above is a detail) at the Expo 87 art show next week. Also, I’d love to see one of these for the Boston music scene? Anybody game? (via Line Out) Rachel Ratner’s Cartographic Study of Musica

  • What does ’selling out’ mean, anyway?

    debcha
    17 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Three recent perspectives on artists licensing their songs to big companies. The end of selling out. A predictably trite blog post in Newsweek about the ’sudden shift’ to fans not really caring if songs get used in commercials. What does it say about our culture? Carrie Brownstein, of Sleater-Kinney, wrote a post for NPR which offers an considerably more nuanced route to the same question that Newsweek asks: what does it say about us that we are no longer bothered about music being used in commercial contexts? Brownstein argues that our infinite access to music has led to a…

  • Here from Hypebot or Daily Swarm?

    debcha
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:14 pm
    Thanks for stopping by! zed equals zee is a music, culture and technology blog based out of Cambridge, MA. You might also enjoy the following posts: Streaming vs downloading: Do we really want a jukebox in the sky? Or does it make more sense to hold it in our hands? Music, webcomics, NPR and money. What can independent artists learn from the business model of webcomics and NPR? What will music fans pay for? A longer version of the post on Music Think Tank. The future is what it used to be. An appreciation of an astonishingly prescient 1991 essay by Momus. Music industry, don’t say no…

  • Vivian Darkbloom’s Wii Guitar

    debcha
    30 Oct 2009 | 3:00 am
    Finally, rock star guitar posturing is being put to good use! Rob Morris, frontman of Cambridge, MA’s Vivian Darkbloom, uses a Wii remote to control his guitar effects. The position and acceleration sensors in the controller, fixed to the body of his guitar, lets him access a range of effects by how he holds his instrument (check out the video above to see it in action, or this one for more background). You can check out the Wii Guitar in person tonight (Friday, October 30th)  in Cambridge—Vivian Darkbloom has a gig at TT the Bear’s. Doors at 8 pm. And I can’t help but…
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  • The Not So New Record Label Model

    Kevin English
    22 Nov 2009 | 9:26 am
    It used to be that record lables would operate in a simple, organized fashion. As long as you were working these specific areas simultaneously talented recording artist was guarenteed a certain amount of success. Keep in mind that the old industry machine braggeed about a 1:10 ratio. Out of every ten artist, one would go [...]

  • Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind Pt. II (Live)

    Kevin English
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:55 am
    I’m sure the radio gods will hate me for this one, but when I heard about PT II… I had to rip it off of youtube to share with you all. This won’t stop you from getting the new album….will it?  Download it while you can. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys couldn’t contain their enthusiasm for New [...]

  • Jennings – “Cling To Me”

    Kevin English
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:27 pm
    Jennings definitely knows what time it is. She loves playing live, connecting with her fans [via social networks and video blogs] and doing handstands to make people buy; the true mark of a successful artist in today’s segmented music market. When I hear talent like this I sorta feel sorry for the people who only listen to [...]

  • Which Way Does Your Cash Flow?

    Kevin English
    15 Nov 2009 | 4:37 pm
    When I was a child my parents would constantly remind me that I had a poor concept of money. Thankfully my overhead was low enough that spending all of my paper route money didn’t leave me out on the street. Insert rent, car payment, food and a wireless phone bill and suddenly, I had BIG [...]

  • Tha Boogie – “I See U”

    Kevin English
    12 Nov 2009 | 4:21 pm
    I ran across this threesome out of Rancho Cucamanga by pure accident. The trend towards post popular throw back continues to emerge from ear’s close enough to the ground. If you follow my blog you know I’m all over the place when it comes to musical selections, but this group mentored by my mentor, Raphael [...]
 
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  • Radio: Next, It’s Repeater Sales

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pm
    By Jerry Del Colliano(Shown here at Kierland at the Westin in Scottsdale, site of Jerry's Media Solutions Lab in January).Clear Channel’s encore to Repeater Radio (local radio dressed up as national or syndicated programming) appears likely to be Repeater Sales.They fired 1,300 sales people within the past 18 months and vowed to hire 40 so-called regional yield managers although no one can seem to figure out who these 40 people are.You notice how Clear Channel hasn’t done 40 follow-up announcements after revealing the strategy.In theory these Yield Managers are going to bypass local…

  • Radio: Ando Could Be the New Arbitron

    18 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pm
    If you’ve been watching the dust up over Ando Media’s new ratings rules for online streaming, you can see some radio people are getting themselves all worked up needlessly.Ando has done a few positive things in spite of the fact that some radio people are getting upset and have forced them to push back a bit.The radio industry hates change.On top of that, radio executives are used to dictating how things are going to be. No one dictates to them.That’s why the industry has missed the Internet revolution and is ready to miss the even more important smart phone evolution and why it prefers…

  • Music: The Coming File Sharing Crackdown

    17 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pm
    The World Intellectual Property Organization says that 40 billion music files were shared illegally in 2008 – that’s more than in 2007 but not as many as will be shared by the time the present year ends.That’s a piracy rate of 95%!No wonder the record labels are beside themselves trying to stop this movement right now.Of course, they cannot. But if it makes them feel better to sue consumers and beg governments to crack down, then you can fully understand what is hitting its stride in Europe right now.In Great Britain and France there are legislative measures to halt illegal file sharing…

  • Major Cumulus Staff Cuts Coming

    16 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pm
    Recently Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey proved once again why he has earned his nickname “Tricky” Dickey.Lew fed the happy talk radio trade press red meat recently when he proclaimed Cumulus had hired 50 sales people in the past year and planned to hire 50 more.Perhaps you saw it.Of course what Tricky Dickey failed to mention was all the careers he ended this past year. Politically correct as he thought it might be to emphasize hiring, Lew for some reason or other just happened to leave out all his firing -- go figure.In one account, Dickey was quoted as saying, “We hired 50new sellers in the…

  • Citadel's Game Plan

    15 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pm
    Even in ice hockey, there is sportsmanship.At the end of each playoff round, after tough competition in which sticks come up high and bodies take a beating, the players line up and shake hands – one of the marvels of sports.Not so in radio.Last Friday, Citadel CEO Farid “Fagreed” Suleman showed the industry why he lives up to his nickname “fa-greed” by unilaterally cutting off many non-Citadel affiliates from their 24-hour ABC format specific programming without consideration to what these paying clients were going to be left with.The personalities that they built their local…
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  • Don Cannon Presents PUSH! Montana “Rebirth Of Fresh Vol 1 (No Floors)” Mixtape

    orangekarmarecords
    13 Nov 2009 | 9:07 am
    Release Date: November 13th, 2009 Album:  Rebirth Of Fresh Vol 1 (No Floors) Mixtape Rating: N/A Review: “Freeessshh!” Brooklyn rapper Push! Montana drops a long-awaited mixtape alongside Don Cannon with “Rebirth Of Fresh Vol 1 (No Floors)”. The tape contains some of Push’s more recognizable hits as well as some newer joints and remixes from “The Fresh Prince of New York”. The tape starts off with an Intro! that lets you know this mixtape is a movie. The intro segues into the first track titled 1St 48 with a testament to Push’s hustle:…

  • Young Money Cash Money Presents Lil Wayne “No Ceilings” Mixtape

    orangekarmarecords
    2 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pm
    Release Date: October 31st, 2009 Album:  No Ceilings Mixtape Rating: N/A Review: On October 27th, Lil Wayne’s latest mixtape offering titled “No Ceilings” partially leaked onto the Internet. The official tape followed quickly behind dropping Halloween day as planned. The official version is substantially similar to the leaked version except for the addition of 4 brand new tracks from Weezy. “No Ceilings” consists mainly of “jacked beats” as Wayne states in a viral video for the mixtape: ”I dont like to do real songs on there because…

  • Dujon

    orangekarmarecords
    29 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Release Date: October 29th, 2009 Album:  19 Steps to Success Mixtape Rating: N/A Review: Toronto alternative hip-hop artist Dujon drops his first official mixtape with “19 Steps to Success” featuring his first single Not Too Much Fun featuring Kira Mae. One of the best tracks on the tape is the first joint titled U Know What Time It Is where Dujon displays some Lloyd Banks swag for a minute and ten seconds. Dujon’s flow varies from a whispery, boppy type delivery to a more melodic, r&b laced style of rhyme. Dujon is also a producer; he puts his skills on display…

  • Sink To See

    orangekarmarecords
    28 Oct 2009 | 10:37 am
    Release Date: October 27, 2009 Album: 2012 EP Rating: N/A Review: Sink To See’s new six song EP is a refreshing display of progression from the L.A. based So. Cal rock outfit. A longtime MTV synchronization favorite, Sink To See’s ”2012″ offers more of the atmopsheric rock sound the band is now known for. Every Little Thing is a great example of the band’s signature sound that should appease existing fans who may have took to the band on songs like Shine On and Speakers. A music video was released for the EP’s title song 2012, which is another…

  • Triple C’s

    orangekarmarecords
    27 Oct 2009 | 11:40 am
    Release Date: October 27, 2009 Album: Custom Cars & Cycles Rating: ★★★★ (83 out of 100) Review: Maybe Triple C’s first official studio album hasn’t been on your most ‘anticipated albums’ list, but trust us this album has been a long time coming and represents a significant accomplishment  for the Miami-based foursome including Rick Ross, Gunplay, Torch and Young Breed. “Custom Cars & Cycles” is really the first time the bosses’ supporting cast has been allowed to shine, stepping out from their behind-the-scenes role to a more visible…
 
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  • Patrick Watson - Wooden Arms - Indie Pop

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:43 pm
    While listening to tracks to select for "Underrated Song of the Day", I came across "Beijing" by Patrick Watson (another band and lead singer with the same name). I later heard "Wooden Arms" and couldn't decide which to select. Instead of trying to choose between the two, I got a copy of the full CD and gave it a listen. That made things easier because I can recommend the full CD instead. Patrick Watson started as a solo artist but eventually decided he wanted to experience the context of working and touring with a band. The musicians he picked met when they were chosen to compose music to…

  • Angela McCluskey and Tryptich - Curio - Jazz/Blues

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:43 pm
    Like every other music freak, I fell in love with Télépopmusik's international hit "Breathe" when I heard it used in Mitsubishi's commercial. However, my music nuttiness always takes it a step further. Finding the track is never enough. I then have to learn who sang it, wrote it, produced it, etc. My love for that track quickly became an obsession with the vocalist. A little research led to Scottish singer/songwriter Angela McCluskey and my obsession with her continues. After learning her name, I learned she was the lead singer of a band called the Wild Colonials. Though I enjoy…

  • Esthero - Breath from Another - Electronica

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:43 pm
    Your favorite sweater. Your favorite comfort food. Your favorite wine. Your favorite book. If that "things to have on a deserted island" list has room for music, this CD would easily make my short list. Since the day I purchased it many years ago, I return to periodically and still enjoy it as much as the first time I heard it, despite being a fluke purchase. While rummaging through the cut-out bins at St. Marks Sounds in New York City (one of my favorite used CD stores), I saw a promo copy of Breath from Another. At the time I knew nothing about Esthero but bought the CD because I liked the…

  • The Pepper Pots - Now! - Soul

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:43 pm
    Nothing beats a little soul music to brighten a down day. And when you want the good stuff, you have to go to the hotbeds, where the riches are plentiful. Motown...Philly...Memphis...Spain. Huh? Yeah, I said it. SPAIN!!! You didn't know? Well, let The Pepper Pots spit a little sassiness your way and show you how they do it in Catalonia. Now! is the third release from this 11-member group out of Girona (not far from Barcelona) and is another strong addition to their impressive body of work. With their previous two CDs, Swingin' Sixties and Shake It!, The Pepper Pots explored other music from…

  • Leaves - Breathe - Indie Rock

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:43 pm
    Last year I recommended one of the earlier CDs from Icelandic singer/songwriter Emiliana Torrini. At the same time I became familiar with her music, I came across the band Leaves, because they were her opening act during her tour. The discovery was perfect timing because Breathe was the perfect compliment to Coldplay's debut CD, which I was playing continuously at the time. Unfortunately, they've been compared (ad nauseum) to Coldplay, Radiohead and other British bands to such an extent that they've been ignored by both critics and music lovers, who have viewed them as copycats instead of a…
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  • They Only Come At Night: Visions on Tour

    Heather
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:39 am
    I love soundifying Slung Low’s promos. They’re so flippin’ exciting! The hit sell-out show is on tour… Sold out at the Barbican in October, They Only Come At Night: Visions is moving to the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, next week (23-28th November, 2009). So if you didn’t get your ticket before they all sold out for [...] Related posts:Early Bird or Night Owl?

  • Minimalism: Quality, not Quantity

    Heather
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:07 am
    I have an obsessive personality. I’m also a bit on the faddy side. So my latest penchant is minimalism… Not the musical variety (although I don’t mind a bit of Glass every now and again), this is rather the holistic, organisational, get-rid-of-anything-don’t-need kind of minimalism. I’ll get on to the specifics in just a mo, but first [...] Related posts:Prioritising your Time

  • How Important Is Formal Education To The Film Composer?

    Heather
    14 Oct 2009 | 6:27 am
    How important is a formal, relevant education to the film composer? And specifically media-related music degrees? Related posts:SCORECast Online - Diversify to Get More Work as a Film ComposerComposing Film Music Tips: The Pedal Note

  • Beyond The Front Line - Up and Running

    Heather
    8 Oct 2009 | 7:00 am
    Beyond The Front Line, the Slung Low promenade show, is now playing at the Lowry Theatre in Salford until next weekend (17th Oct 2009) Related posts:Requiem for Beyond the Front LineTrailer Podcast - Beyond The Front Line by Slung LowBeyond The Front Line - Trailer for a Slunglow ShowUnexpected Inspiration

  • Requiem for Beyond the Front Line

    Heather
    29 Aug 2009 | 2:00 am
    As promised in my last post, here’s some news about my latest project, the Requiem for Beyond the Front Line. It’s actually probably better to describe it as a Requiemetta, putting to music five verses of the many-more that are usually part of a Requiem. The most exciting part about this project for me is that the [...] Related posts:Beyond The Front Line - Up and RunningBeyond The Front Line - Trailer for a Slunglow ShowTrailer Podcast - Beyond The Front Line by Slung LowDeadlines: Making Music To Order
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  • I’ll show JetBlue… by vacationing in Puerto Rico

    DMo
    10 Nov 2009 | 10:50 am
    I’ve always enjoyed the simplicity of JetBlue. Living in Utah, it’s not particularly convenient to fly with JetBlue, but because of my affinity for the airline, I’ve stuck to it for trips home to the East Coast. I loved the nonrestrictive ease of its TrueBlue loyalty program compared to other frequent flyer programs that aim to confuse and minimize reward payouts. The only downside was that TrueBlue points expired. But JetBlue offered a simple solve: Sign up for a JetBlue American Express Card and the company promised your points would never expire. JetBlue frigging lied.

  • VeriSign videos featured on CNN.com

    DMo
    10 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am
    So here’s how I spent my June: I directed and edited five mini Web documentaries about real people who trust VeriSign to protect them online, or, who’ve previously felt the wrath of online identity theft. It was fun and exhausting, as I traveled to five cities and had an intensive editing schedule. The “real stories” have been online at TrustTheCheck.com for a while, but now snippets of them are also available in video banner form, including on CNN.com, as pictured above. See them here.

  • On-demand KRCL streaming

    DMo
    4 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am
    KRCL is now offering archived streaming of many programs, including mine. So, you can listen at your leisure. It’s the best thing since sliced peaches. Check it out here.

  • One thousand and ninety-five

    DMo
    3 Nov 2009 | 10:54 am
    Today marks three years (or 1,095 days) of employ at my agency. It’s been a wild ride. Mostly good. Some bad. But I’ve had the opportunity to work on some real good projects with some real good people, and I’m thankful for that. After the jump, some McCann moments.

  • Thanks to Courtney for this

    DMo
    5 Oct 2009 | 12:17 pm
 
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    New Music Box

  • A Problematic Diagnosis

    17 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Although a great deal of music being written right now is by no means unmelodic, there's still an assumption in certain quarters of the community that contemporary music equals gnarly music.

  • Sounds Heard: Bill Dixon—Tapestries for Small Orchestra

    17 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    by Trevor Hunter The legendary trumpeter releases a two-disc set of new pieces on Firehouse 12. In short: this is one of the best CDs of the year.

  • Reaching Across the Aisle

    12 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    By Dan Visconti I am sure there are many people whose first encounters with contemporary music were not difficult at all, but I was not one of them; that kind of wonder and excitement of new sonic possibilities kicked in only gradually for me, and it was not until I was an older teen that I had really developed a taste for the music of our own time.

  • The 2009 Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute Blog: Down to the Orchestral Wire

    12 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    By Spencer Topel Various fledgling composers will fantasize about the proverbial "break" that will propel their music, persona, and talents into the stratosphere; but the opportunities come few and far between.

  • Finding Yourself Elsewhere: An American Composer in Krakow

    11 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    While it is nothing new for an American composer to find himself living overseas, I've noticed that most composers (and Americans in general) have a very limited conception of "where the action is" in Europe.
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  • RND UP: 11.21.09

    Omar McFarlane
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:34 am
    (Photo: Mark Broissely) Another amazing week here at RCRD LBL has come to a close. In caseyou missed any of the great tracks we released this week, here's the RNDUP. This is your chance to catch up on all the new music. November 20 Cougar- Rhinelander Tittsworth - Here He Comes (feat. Nina Sky &Pitbull) (DJ Day Remix) Jabberjaw- The Connie Shake HolidayShores - Your Motion Says (Arthur Russell Cover) SamuelAnd The Dragon - Diamonds On A Boat (8Bitch Remix) Ancestors- The Ambrose Law   November 19 Ulysses -Toucan (Demo Mix) Birds& Batteries - Out In The Woods Birds& Batteries…

  • EXCLUSIVE NEW DOWNLOAD: Cougar - Rhinelander

    Samuel Duke
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:32 am
      Sometimes we listen to technical music because it's nice to know that there are still people out there who practice their instruments 9000 hours a day, and sometimes when in that mood we listen to Cougar, who are precise and sharp and dense but also have a little bounce to them. They let go of "Rhinelander," from their recent album Patriot, on the eve of a show at New York's Mercury Lounge this Sunday (11/22). It sounds like Gregorian prog.   Cougar - Rhinelander Previously: Cougar - Foil Épée Sabre Cougar - Stay Famous (Mike Ladd Remix) Cougar - Stay…

  • DOWNLOAD: Tittsworth - Here He Comes (feat. Nina Sky & Pitbull) (DJ Day Remix)

    Samuel Duke
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am
      Tittsworth just released his "Maneater"-nodding, Nina Sky and Pitbull-featuring "Here He Comes" as a single through Plant, which is good news for fans of boomy Baltimore club and appropriated Hall & Oates hooks. This version from DJ Day, which is basically a classic disco/Bmore hybrid, isn't on that release since it came out on the 12 Steps Remixes EP through T&A last year. But, now we have an excuse to post it, and the passage of time doesn't make it any less next level.   Tittsworth - Here He Comes (feat. Nina Sky & Pitbull) (DJ Day Remix)…

  • STREAM: Jabberjaw - The Connie Shake

    Samuel Duke
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am
    We thought 2009 was the year of Audion for Matthew Dear, what with all those singles and the live A/V extravaganza that is currently blowing through the States. But here's this release as Jabberjaw, an alias he's only used once before, for a 2003 EP on German techno powerhouse Perlon. We'll give you that the resuscitation seems a little random, but who can be mad at more floor-focused Dear material? People we don't want to hang out with anyway? Stream "The Connie Shake" below and cop the record from our buds at Ghostly.   Jabberjaw - The Connie Shake Jabberjaw's RCRD LBL Page

  • EXCLUSIVE NEW DOWNLOAD: Holiday Shores - Your Motion Says (Arthur Russell Cover)

    Hillary Kaylor
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:20 am
    Holiday Shores (Floridians, CMJ darlings, and all around affable guys) have a new tour-only cassette called Through The Thin Cloud and today they're gifting one of its exclusive tracks. Below, the band channels lounge lizards past in this boozy little cover of Arthur Russell’s “Your Motion Says,” replete with downtempo chords and cowbell. Hit up MySpace for tour info on where to lift the tape, or return the love by picking up their album.   Holiday Shores - Your Motion Says (Arthur Russell Cover) Previously: Holiday Shores - Phones Don't Fued Holiday Shores - Edge Of…
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    The Renegade Producer

  • Is your music web presence holding you back?

    8 Nov 2009 | 6:11 am
    Discover all you must know and do to create a solid music web presence in this e-book...

  • Sell Music on iTunes

    3 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pm
    Discover how to sell music on iTunes via an online music distribution company...

  • Get Your Music on iTunes - 30 Discount for Tunecore!

    22 Oct 2009 | 6:14 am
    In a recent article I showed you how you can sell your music on iTunes and other online marketplaces with Tunecore. I can now, due to my affiliation with Tunecore, offer you a 30 discount when you use the the coupon code beheard30 via the link below... Visit the Tunecore discount page. Sign up for The Renegade Report should you want to be updated when I add new discount coupons and offers to the web site.

  • Musician web support: what do you want?

    21 Oct 2009 | 7:43 am
    Which types of musician web support do you want most? Use this form to tell me...

  • Two Good Music Distribution Companies

    16 Oct 2009 | 7:23 am
    Discover music distribution companies and the services they offer you as an independent artist.
 
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    GigMaven

  • History in Lyrics

    Chris
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pm
    I generally just browse the net, more than the average Internet freak. That kind of makes me a weirdo for sure. It really could be anything though, because the Internet gets a little boring sometimes and you have to get creative. Not that I was very creative in finding the content of this post. I’m just saying… Sometimes I find stuff that I should know about, like ‘Strange Fruit‘. Strange Fruit is a poem written by Abel Meeropol using the pseudonym of Lewis Allan. The poem is his reaction to a photograph of an incident that happened on August 7th, 1930 in Marion,…

  • Cosmas Magaya and the Mbira

    Chris
    18 Nov 2009 | 8:39 am
    It’s been awhile since I last played a Mbira and I greatly miss it. I was fortunate enough to take some private lessons on the Mbira with Cosmas Magaya, a master of the Mbira a few years back. I thought I’d post some info. about the artist and the instrument. (via dharmanet.org) The mbira (mm – bee – ra) is a musical instrument of ancient origin with rows of hand-forged, tuned, metal keys bound to a wooden soundboard. The free end of the keys are stroked and plucked with the thumbs and one forefinger to produce ringing, polyrhythmic tapestries that accompany stories,…

  • Audix Fusion FP5 Drum Pack

    Chris
    20 Oct 2009 | 4:52 am
    Audix introduces a new drum pack, the Fusion FP5. The Fusion FP5 drum pack comes with 5 microphones that can be used to mic a 5 piece drum kit in a live or studio application. According to the Audix press release, and Co-founder Cliff Castle, (which you can see here) “The Fusion packs, which we introduced seven years ago, are extremely popular as a cost effective miking solution for the entry level customer. We took the Fusions to the next level and the FP5 pack will exceed all expectations. You’re going to be surprised when you experience the sound of these mics – pro level…

  • GigMaven Podcast: Buffalo Alice

    Chris
    9 Oct 2009 | 11:56 am
    If you are into Indie or Folk Rock, and why not throw in some Bluegrass, then you should take a listen to this interview with Buffalo Alice. After the interview take a listen to “Damage was done” as well. Here’s a quick bio: “Buffalo Alice was formed by singer/songwriter Alex Aaron in the spring of 2004 from the ashes of alt rock band G.B. Fuzz. Aaron started writing new songs and reworking old ones to make them friendly to an acoustic act under the new name. After many long hours and a few six packs doing some serious soul searching and collaborating with many…

  • When you aren’t sequencing your shirt, sequence online.

    Chris
    9 Oct 2009 | 7:55 am
    Ahh, the web… It’s a place where I can just chill. You might think that is odd, but you can take the web everywhere, and you can do almost anything. You can wear a shirt and no pants and still look professional at a business meeting, you can wear a shirt and no pants and end up being the star of the next “To Catch A Predator” (some people just don’t get it), or maybe you can just work with your very own web-based sequencer, Soundation Studio. Soundation Studio is a web-based sequencer that enables you to make music, ringtones and audio clips directly from the…
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    Mnuvrs

  • The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-11-22

    rocco
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:45 pm
    Mnuvrs ♥'s … DJ Zinc – Killa Sound Featuring No.Lay: Killa Sound Featuring No.Lay by DJ Zinc http://bit.ly/1La9kU # Mnuvrs ♥'s … Boys Noize – Jeffer (Modeselektor Remix): Jeffer (Modeselektor Remix) by Boys Noize http://bit.ly/1F3Yoy # Modeselektor are a vast talent! # Mnuvrs ♥'s … Modeselektor – Cash: Cash by Modeselektor http://bit.ly/1J5ZxS # No related posts.

  • Mnuvrs Mixtape [21]: Mackaveli

    rocco
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:36 pm
    [Artwork courtesy of Dood] BOOM, its been a while, too long, some may say, but we are back again. After some troubling email issues, we finally reconnected, and were promtly flooded with over 400 emails with tracks, mixes, promo and all sorts…hopefully some will follow in the next few days. Anyway, to kick of the festive season we have a smashing little 2 Step mix from our man in the big smoke (London, UK); MACKAVELI. Seemlessly blending some classic vocals and exceedingly sharp beats, Mackaveli has served up an absolute ace with this mixtape. Hailing from Essex and beginning his love…

  • The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-11-15

    rocco
    14 Nov 2009 | 6:45 pm
    Mnuvrs ♥'s … Jolie Cherie – Star: Star by Jolie Cherie http://bit.ly/32j5oX # Related posts:The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-03-08The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-03-15The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-07-26The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-10-04The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-10-25

  • The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-11-08

    rocco
    7 Nov 2009 | 6:45 pm
    Mnuvrs ♥'s … DJ Cam Quartet – Boss Guitar: Boss Guitar by DJ Cam Quartet http://bit.ly/vrUiM # Mnuvrs ♥'s … DJ Cam Quartet – Everybody Loves the Sunshine (feat. Inlove): Everybody Loves th.. http://bit.ly/3hm3Np # Ooops bad link, try this. http://bit.ly/4SBKJ # New Mnuvrs Hype FM show. Heavy. No post yet, direct download link for now: http://bit.ly/44SlPh.mp3 # Mnuvrs ♥'s … Congorock & Crookers – Sbombers: Sbombers by Congorock & Crookers http://bit.ly/1Bnn2c # Mnuvrs ♥'s … NT89 & Distrakt – Pumpin (BeatauCue…

  • MNUVRS out of office…but

    rex
    3 Nov 2009 | 12:34 pm
    Radio Killaz …listen to the Radio Killaz! Recently I received their upcoming tracks, namelyBooty Shake! Basically, they’ll make you move! London hosts a lucrative dish of new upcoming artists and djs, and we beleive in these guys. Get on them! www.myspace.com/radiokillaz No related posts.
 
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  • Live Video: Ghosts of Jackson Square (Edwin McCain cover)

    admin
    14 Nov 2009 | 7:14 am
    I recently stopped by my good friend, Nick Nanton’s new office in Winter Park, FL.  There were guitars laying around and his sweet new HD video camera.  We let the camera roll, and I did an impromptu version of one of my favorite Edwin McCain songs.  We’ll definitely be doing more of this in the future, so stay tuned! Any requests for future videos?  Leave a comment below or send me a message on Twitter (@CollinsMatt) Enjoy!

  • “Short and Sweet” Featured in BellaSol TV Spot!

    admin
    29 Oct 2009 | 8:27 am
    Check out this GREAT video from my friend Brook Pifer featuring my song “Short and Sweet.” She’s incredible! She did my photos for the “Short & Sweet” Album, and she’s now getting into shooting/directing videos. You can also see the video HERE as well as all of Brook’s work at BrookPifer.com BELLASOL TV Spot from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.

  • The Collins Brothers CD Is Finally Here!

    admin
    16 Jun 2009 | 7:50 am
    A quick note: I’m so proud of my latest project, The Collins Brothers, with my brother, Bo Collins. We had a blast recording this album, and we hope you guys enjoy it as well. To hear a preview of the Album, please visit my Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/mattcollins To order your copy, just click here! Thanks so much for all of your support, and for your support of independent music! Let me know what you think of it! Matt

  • Collins Brothers CD On The Way!!

    admin
    28 May 2009 | 9:09 am
    Hey everyone! Just wanted to give a quick update on the upcoming Collins Brothers CD. The CD is currently at the manufacturer and is expected to be here in the next couple of weeks. We’re looking for a mid-June release date, so make sure you check back here often for details as they come in! We may also start taking pre-orders soon, so keep an eye out! -Matt

  • VIDEO BLOG: The Collins Brothers – Live and Unplugged Pt.3

    admin
    20 Apr 2009 | 6:43 pm
    Here is part 3 of the short video series that Bo and I (The Collins Bros.) recorded in my living room. These have all been songs from our upcoming album. This time we did a cover of Martin Sexton’s “Glory Bound.” Enjoy!
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  • Music Marketing at TRAEXS.COM

    traexs
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:37 am
    A new service offer for music marketing has been added to TRAEXS.COM and, too, to the german version at TRAEXS.DE. This service is based on a freelance consulting business, which includes the current observation of the market and trends in the entertainment segments of online music and internet video. Further information about the service is [...]

  • Reggae Music Radio and Forums

    traexs
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:54 am
    RastaMusic.com offers a reggae music radio stream. Too, there is an iPhone application for mobile listening. Further features are news and forums, a shop and links. On the site Juce has been found, a group playing a mix of dancehall reggae and hip hop introducing their style within their homepage. Similar services are available at reggae [...]

  • Music and Art Community

    traexs
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:14 pm
    CultureLoad is an international community bringing together fans, musicians and artists in general. Participation is free, but the platform also enables to sell music. By an own community currency, the CultureCoins, the internationality is fostered by enabling international business. Prices for music or other art pieces are determined by the artists. Similar services are available at [...]

  • Free Music Downloads and Sponsoring for Musicians

    traexs
    12 Nov 2009 | 6:42 am
    New Groove Music is a new and uncompromising free music portal with mp3 downloads. The service launched in August and embraces the motif of who is giving a lot will get a lot. By this the services aims to become a intermediary to sponsor musicians. For now the service is in beta and rather small but [...]

  • Twitter List on Music Business

    traexs
    10 Nov 2009 | 5:59 am
    The news of the TRAEXS Blog are available on Twitter, too (twitter.com/traexs). By the new Twitter List feature, an option to put various news sources together (see an introduction to Twitter Lists), a list about the online music business has been created. The list displays the news of up to date online music services like [...]
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  • Sleigh Bells vs Lil Wayne

    16 Nov 2009 | 8:14 pm
    Droppin it like it's hot... not sure who created this beaut but it has been making the rounds today and since I'm on a Sleigh Bells binge I thought it only right to share.Lil Wayne vs Sleigh Bells - Fireman on the Ground

  • Scene Not Heard - 11.14.09

    16 Nov 2009 | 7:33 pm
    Tune in every Saturday night 9-10:30 MST to catch me spinning (digitally) the latest and greatest... You can listen to a replay of the show whenever you would like for the next two weeks right here.If you are an artist/producer or whatever and want to do an interview on the show sometime please contact me.Scene Not Heard 11.14.09 PlaylistSurf City - Headin' InsideSurfer Blood - Swim (To Reach the End)The Mantles - Don't LieSurf City - Free the CityAtlas Sound - Doctor (Five Discs Cover)Summer Camp - Ghost TrainSummer Camp - I Only Have Eyes for YouSleigh Bells - Ring RingJunior Boys -…

  • Reuse Recycle Remix - November 12

    12 Nov 2009 | 1:54 pm
    It's been a little over a month since the last Reuse Recycle Remix and while I've been going pretty heavy with the remixes on Scene Not Heard there are a bunch that I've not had a chance to play. A couple of these are so new the wax is still warm... (this Pariah remix is just a few days old and it is fiyahhhh!)Ellie Goulding - Under the Sheets (Pariah Remix)Ellie Goulding - Under the Sheets (Baby Monster Remix)The xx - Shelter (Death to the Throne Remix)Pictureplane - Goth Star (Brenmar Remix)Duck Sauce - aNYway (LAZRtag Remix)Private - My Secret Lover (Lifelike Remix)Yeasayer - Ambling Alp…

  • Sleigh Bells

    12 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm
    I debuted a pair of tracks from Sleigh Bells on last Saturday's Scene Not Heard but today I heard Gorilla vs Bear call the group overrated. This is unsurprising since GVB editor/founder Chris seems to not be a fan of poppy dance music (with a few exceptions of course, today he played one of my favorite songs from Major Lazer's album, "Keep It Goin' Louder."So, you be the judge. Listen to these tracks on a decent stereo otherwise the blown out sound comes across as a muddled mistake rather than the deliberate noise it is intended to be.Sleigh Bells - A/B MachinesSleigh Bells - Crown on the…

  • Scene Not Heard - 11.07.09

    9 Nov 2009 | 6:02 pm
    Tune in every Saturday night 9-10:30 MDT to catch me spinning (digitally) the latest and greatest...You can listen to a replay of the show whenever you would like for the next two weeks right here.Scene Not Heard 11.07.09 PlaylistLCD Soundsystem - Bye Bye Bayou (Alan Vega Cover)Keenhouse - Ari-es (Grum Remix)Joy Orbison - Wet Look (Original Mix)Ellie Goulding - Starry Eyed (Jakwob Remix)Phaseone - Panda JawnPhaseone - Villain JawnDizzee Rascal - Freaky FreakyCarl Sagan & Stephen Hawking - Glorious Dawn (Cosmos Remixed)jj - EcstasyMajor Lazer - Cash Flow (Classixx Glass Bottom Dub Mix)Delorean…
 
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  • Wesley Snipes Appeals Tax Evasion Conviction

    Micki B
    22 Nov 2009 | 9:40 am
    Photo: AdMedia Actor Wesley Snipes is appealing his three year prison sentence on federal tax evasion charges. He insists the prison sentence that was handed down onto him was “unreasonable”. Oh really Wes In 2008, Snipes was convicted of three misdemeanor counts of willful failure to file his income tax return. In the appeal the actor’s attorney claims the tax evasion trial should have taken place in New York and not in Florida. In a Georgia Court of Appeals on Friday, (Nov 20) his attorney accused prosecutrs of seeking to make an example out of the actor, insisting the…

  • Oprah Winfrey Announces The End

    Micki B
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:58 pm
    Photo: Getty Images It’s official, The Oprah Winfrey Show will officially flat line September 9 2011. This mark the end of the 25th season of the show. I didn’t realize it had been that long… “Yes, it’s true that she will be ending her show in September 2011,” as the folks at Harpo revealed to E! News. Supposely Oprah will speak of her decision on her show today (Nov 20). Life after monopolizing daytime small screen will not be for vacationing for Oprah. In fact she plans to focus on the launch of her cable network, OWN. The network is rumored to launch in…

  • Janet Jackson Inks Deal With A&M Records

    Micki B
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:33 pm
    Photo: Getty Images “Control, Control….” Janet Jackson isn’t wasting anytime getting back on the stage and reviving her music career. Reportedly, she secretly signed a new contract last month (Oct 2009) with A&M Records. Jackson first signed with A&M Records when she 16 years old. Label exec Jimmy Lovine is really pushing to have a new Janet Jackson album to hit shelves in 2010, with the help of producer Rodney Jerkins. “Jimmy has given the mandate to make this Janet record a success. He believes that he has the right team in place to finally take Janet…

  • Bun B & Boost Mobile To Host Holiday Food Drive In Houston

    Micki B
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:11 pm
    Photo: Getty Images Bun B has teamed up with Boost Mobile to host a food drive to benefit the Houston Food Bank. Also, Boost Mobile will present $5,000 donation to Bun B’s charity of choice, Bethel’s Place, a local community development and outreach center. Houston’s hottest radio station, KBXX 97.9 The Box will be onsite to broadcasting live. This charitable event will take place Wednesday, November 25, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Boost Mobile Retail Store, Westhill Village, Houston, Texas. Bun B will signing autographs and doing meet and greet with the fans. Since this is a…

  • Video: “Sex Therapy” - Robin Thicke

    Micki B
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:27 am
    Photo: Getty Images Singer/songwriter gives us “Sex Therapy” with his new music video. This has to be one of his most sexiest songs he has ever done. I’m am desperately in love with this song and I love the video. Your thoughts! ©2009 Eartodastreetz. All Rights Reserved..
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    Clicknoise

  • Laboratory Life: Seeking input from YOU on course design

    Jean
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:24 pm
    So I’m redesigning a course I’ve taught a few times now (CMNS 253, which I’m teaching right now, too) to transform it from a lecture/tutorial format that uses an all-in-one wiki/blog/CMS (Howard Rheingold’s Social Media Classroom build of Drupal) into, well, a lecture/lab course in writing for social, mobile and pervasive media (using Mediawiki, Wordpress, [...]

  • bucking and sucking down trends

    Jean
    13 Nov 2009 | 4:31 pm
    and confusing the hell out of porn-bots everywhere, to be sure, with a title like that. shortish entry about my current doings, which are actually getting pretty interesting, at least for me. that’s the ‘bucking’ part, where I surprise you all by switching off the automatic Tweet updates and instead throw a real live post [...]

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-08

    Jean
    8 Nov 2009 | 11:39 am
    completely puzzled why ppl are lining up for the H1N1 vaccine: http://is.gd/4LDWH # still no internet/email at home. Twitter or SMS will be answered more promptly # woke startled from a dream wherein cops fine me $900 for a car I abandoned 10 yrs ago, & aliens abduct me for shooting video w/a mobile # RIP Claude Levi-Strauss, [...]

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-01

    Jean
    1 Nov 2009 | 11:39 am
    Simondon shuts out Dewey, w/assists by Feenberg, Stiegler. Series still too close to call. #fuckhockeysticksexceptasregardsclimatechange # I'm co-mediating this workshop on Digital Media Literacy and Creative Commons in YVR on Nov. 5th: http://is.gd/4D3V4 # #SciAm has gone into the toilet this past year. tar sands apologists & oil tycoons writing articles, auto-CEO roundtables! #scienceFAIL # evaluating [...]

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-25

    Jean
    25 Oct 2009 | 1:39 pm
    apartment listed, refinancing process underway, renovating, cleaning, crossing fingers on all 8 of the tentacles I have reluctantly grown # The Onion is very truthful, unfunny news with stories written this way: http://is.gd/4qeaA # if anyone has any temp work available I need some very much! i also have some cool pro audio gear for sale… # why [...]
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    ChinaShop

  • Lawsuits Are In Fashion

    Gala Darling
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:23 am
    What do you do when you feel that your work has been ripped off, not by another artist, or even another store, but by one of fashion’s most influential houses? If you’re Carmen Colle, you file a $3.7 million lawsuit. The social-worker-turned-seamstress started her business, World Tricot, in 1987, with nothing but a pair of crochet needles. Her vision? To employ & establish a sense of pride in some of the illiterate female refugees in the small town in eastern France where she lived. Like a fairytale, it all came true. World Tricot is one of the many suppliers that the large…

  • Hopewell

    Jeff Nau
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:19 am
    A bit of the Heavenly (”Preamble pat II”), a bit of the hectic (”Island”); a bit of the good old reverb-drenched vocal and untuned piano dirge (”Good Good Good Desperation”, the title track form their latest)–even an occasional foray into deep-fried southern rock territory–Hopewell has managed to mix in the right amount of nostalgia with their undeniable modern sensibilities, all without being overindulgent, Hopewell is among the newest of bands seeking to conquer indie airwaves. With Good Good Good Desperation, already gaining the quartet…

  • BC ONE: Showdown in NYC

    Gala Darling
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:48 pm
    Last night’s Red Bull BC One at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City was a highly anticipated event.  As the biggest one-on-one b-boy competition in the world, being selected as a finalist is an honor in itself.  Tickets sold out in record time, the line stretched across several blocks, & the crowd waited excitedly & impatiently to storm the venue. Inside, sixteen b-boys from eleven countries battled it out for the number one spot, but despite a strong showing from the U.S.A. courtesy of Kid Glyde (NYC), Thesis (Seattle), Morris (Sacramento) & Cloud (L.A.), they were…

  • Reverend Butter

    Dustin Downing
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:35 am
    His given name was Rolando De La Garza– and at one time, he had to wear a name badge that read, “Welcome to Office Depot.” But now this 35 yr old character that hails from Houston wears no stinkin’ badges, but if he did, it probably read-“Hello, I’m the Reverend Butter, and anyone can carve ice, not everyone can sculpt it.” The story goes, that 11yrs ago Orlando caught glimpse of an ornate ice sculpture at a Christmas party in little El Campo, Tx; and boy, oh boy he knew right then and there what he wanted to be when he growed up. No, not an ice sculpture, but an ice…

  • VJ Culture: The Future of Art Looks Bright

    Jeff Nau
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:27 am
    You may have met guys like VJ Culture before. He’s part savant and part scavenger– one of those artists who spots a goldmine in an alleyway, in a trash bin outside Home Depot, or the film canisters and broken Panavision cameras behind a film warehouse– and can mash it all up into something shining and prolific. From halogen to flourescent, from your standard household 60-watters to celluloid-spitting projectors, images and waves of light are bent and ricocheted off pvc tubing and 16 mm lenses to converge in a blaze of glory. Culture, whose real name is Grant Davis, was…
 
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  • Private Lessons

    8 Nov 2009 | 5:53 am
    The Schillinger Society is offering PRIVATE LESSONS with Philip DiTullio. Our private lessons allows for flexibility to study what you want when you need it. Private Lessons will include: Consultation on your current project. Individual guidence in studying the Schillinger System as it applies to your work. Customizing a lesson plan of Schillinger techniques that will be taught and applied. Personalized instruction of Schillinger techniques. Private lessons are $100.00 per hour with Philip DiTullio The Schillinger Society offers the only authentic courses in the Schillinger System. For more…

  • Vic Mizzy

    21 Oct 2009 | 9:37 am
    Vic Mizzy The Schillinger Society was saddened to hear of the death of Vic Mizzy. Philip DiTullio and Lou Pine both enjoyed spirited converstations with Vic over the years. Vic was a practitioner of the Schillinger System and taught the System at NYU in the 1950's. Vic became a an accomplished film scorer and TV theme composer. He is most known for the Addams Family Theme, Green Acres theme and the music for the Ghost and Mr. Chicken. He recently wrote a piece for Spiderman 2 which is packaged with the DVD.  Vic Mizzy died at his home in Belair California. Refering to his success with the…

  • Charles Stepney Documentary

    16 Oct 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Interrupted Greatness: The Charles Stepney Story The Charles Stepney Foundation has produced this video which discusses the works of Charles Stepney and the financial disasters that many musicians experienced during the 1960's and 1970's. The Stepney family continues to fight for the rights of all musicians. This video was produced as a prelude to a documentary on Charles Stepney. Mr. Stepney was a Schillinger Practitioner.

  • Schillinger Blogs

    18 Aug 2009 | 7:51 am
    Welcome to the Schillinger Blogs Please click below to read the authored blog Philip DiTullio Emmanual Abdul-Rahim Louis Pine

  • Charlie Mariano

    23 Jul 2009 | 7:03 am
    Charlie Mariano We fondly remember Charlie Mariano who died at the age of 85. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mariano Family. From his work with Mingus on “The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady,” his time playing with Stan Kenton, and his recording of Indian music on “Charlie Mariano and the Kamataka College of Percussion,” one sees the broad scope of Charlie’s talent and skills. Charlie will be remembered by many as a kind teacher, musician and artist. In June 2005, we had the honor of attending one of Charlie’s last concerts in the United States at Scullers Jazz Club.
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  • An Interview with Vandaveer

    Mike
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:15 pm
    Vandaveer is billed as folk, but its much more. We had a chance to interview these rising stars this weekend, before their upcoming Chicago gig. Check it out! This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

  • Bands: We’re Podcasting, Featuring YOU!

    Mike
    11 Nov 2009 | 8:45 pm
    Sound Citizen is getting ready to launch a weekly podcast! Want your band to be heard by the Sound Citizen community? So do we. Learn how. This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

  • Weezer’s Ratitude: Review and Listen for Free

    Mike
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:20 am
    Weezer cranks out another album. This time, it's "Raditude." How does it stack up to the garage rock gods' previous releases? Keep reading! This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

  • FREE Music from Lost Highway Records

    Mike
    4 Nov 2009 | 7:51 am
    Lost Highway is giving away some free music. Get yours! This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

  • 13 Halloween Songs, Just for You

    Mike
    28 Oct 2009 | 9:34 am
    Halloween is almost here. Looking for some Halloween songs? I thought so. We're here to help, with 13 tracks hand-picked, just for you. This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!
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  • How do you know if it’s good or not?

    AfricanABC
    15 Nov 2009 | 12:02 am
    I spend anywhere between six months to a year working on a album. If you include the fact that I’m continuously jotting down song ideas, some of which take years to grow into album-worthy material, an album takes a lifetime to make. And it is a solitary affair. Well, I do work with a partner, but it’s just the two of us. I sometimes play snippets of the work in progress to friends/colleagues. But I have to take most peoples’ comments with a pinch of salt. The vast majority will tell you they love it, because that’s what they think you want to hear (and quite frankly I do!). I do have…

  • New site is live!

    AfricanABC
    14 Oct 2009 | 3:34 pm
    The new site for the African Alphabet CD is now live.New name, new logo......and soon a new CD 'Stories from the Alphabet Tree Vol 01' which is now in the final stages of completion. (Which means approximately 2 weeks to launch) (really!)You can view the site here:http://www.africantreehouse.com/

  • Moshito: Some useful links/resources that were discussed

    AfricanABC
    3 Sep 2009 | 1:35 pm
    Moshito is an annual music conference held in Johannesburg “focused [on] broadening the business intelligence of music industry professionals in South African and the continent, strengthening business networks for participants and informing delegates, traders and the public about the multifaceted and dynamic nature of the global music industry.” Here are a few sites that were discussed at the conference that I found interesting: South African Sites: www.speakerbox.co.za (Sort of a MYSpace for S.A. bands) www.overtone.co.za “Overtoneis a band bookings agency, music industry…

  • The Making of an album (And why it’s so hard to give away your music)

    AfricanABC
    25 Aug 2009 | 2:43 pm
    We’re about to release our second African themed kids CD called “Stories from the Alphabet Tree” (Volume 1). The first CD The African Alphabet was released in 2007 and we had planned to try and release a new one every year. This series is a labour of love and I see it as a long term project, something that was not envisaged as a “get-rich-quick” scheme. In actual fact it’s a bit of a "get-poor-quick” scheme! Even though I have my own studio it costs a fair bit of money to make an album. There are session fees to be paid to other musicians who appear on the album. We have a…

  • The business of songwriting

    AfricanABC
    19 Aug 2009 | 2:12 pm
    This post is based on a recent talk I gave at COPA (Campus of Performing Arts) Its based purely on my own methods and findings How I got started I decided years ago that I wanted to be a songwriter. I’d always written songs, but never seriously and I’d never tried to make a living from it. I wanted to be a songwriter, but I wasn’t one. I was too busy being a gigging musician. A book I read gave me a wake up call: I realised it was pointless wanting to be a songwriter and that I should either give up the idea, or really try to work at it. (By the way the title of the book is irrelevant…
 
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  • New Mobile Sites for Me and the Machine Artists!

    16 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pm
    Me and the Machine Records just launched mobile sites for all of our artists! They can be found by tacking "/mobile" on the end of their respective URLs (details and links below). The mobile versions of these sites offer fans incredibly easy access to up-to-date information and free downloads. The sections featured on the mobile versions include: free music, twitter updates, show updates and a video. They also include a section where you can sign up for the mailing list. Don't forget to bookmark these sites on your phone and tell a friend. Stillhouse Hollow - Mobile…

  • MATM Video of the Week (11.16.09)

    16 Nov 2009 | 8:05 am
    This week's video was directed by Koichiro Tsujikawa for the Cornelius composition "Like a Rolling Stone". If you're not hip to Cornelius, they're a band from Japan and they're known for their live show. We had the privilege of seeming them many moons ago at the Bowery Ballroom in NYC. The visuals that accompanied the show were nothing short of mind-bending and the band was freakishly tight. If they come to your town, go and see them. In the meantime, check out this video. Enjoy! Find MATM online

  • MATM Video of the Week (10.26.09)

    28 Oct 2009 | 7:52 am
    This week's video is a live performance by Kings of Convenience for their tune "24-25" from their new album Declaration of Dependence. Enjoy!! :: Kings of Convenience - Declaration of Dependence on AmazonMP3 :: Find MATM online

  • MATM Video of the Week (10.19.09)

    19 Oct 2009 | 8:42 am
    Ólafur Arnalds - Ljósið (Official Music Video) from Erased Tapes on Vimeo. This week's video was directed by Esteban Diácono for Ólafur Arnalds' "Ljósið". Enjoy! Find MATM online

  • The New Whole Usuals Release "A Swiftly Tilting Planet"

    18 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    In Preparation For The Apocalypse, The New Whole Usuals Release "A Swiftly Tilting Planet" "A Swiftly Tilting Planet" , the premiere single/movement from The New Whole Usuals' forthcoming release Every New Whole Usual Will Die unleashes an unpredictable symphony constructed on traditional instrumentation (horns, brass, strings, vocal choir) and a combination of never before conceived, hand-made percussion instruments. Andrew Dolfie, the mischievous maestro behind The New Whole Usuals, ties these unlikely elements together with acrobatic yet cohesive piano lines and sparse, poignant vocals.
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  • Think About Life – Havin’ My Baby

    Chris
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am
    Today’s song comes to us from the indie-rock/electronic Montreal trio Think About Life, and is easily one of my favorites of 2009.  Consisting of keyboardist Graham Van Pelt, drummer Matt Shane, and vocalist Martin Cesar (Dishwasher), Think About Life have released two full-length albums to date; Havin’ My Baby can be found on the bands most recent LP Family, released on May 26th, 2009 in Canada and October 13th in the US.  Via a well put together combination of vocals, bright pop-synth, drums, and a sped up vocal loop, the band’s creates an undeniably enjoyable piece of…

  • Diamond Rings – All Yr Songs

    Chris
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:12 pm
    Tonight’s song comes from John O’Regan, and his indie-pop/electronic-folk (yeah I’m genre tagging something electronic-folk) side-project Diamond Rings; his main project is fronting the Toronto-based indie-rock act The D’Ubervilles.  As far as I can tell, the ridiculously charming All Yr Songs can only be found on a 7-inch vinyl split-release featuring Diamond Rings and Kingston, Ontario’s PS I Love You.  Unfortunately, said release has been sold out and I have no leads on how to get more music from Diamond Rings.  If anyone has any information on a…

  • Islands – Switched On

    Chris
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:36 am
    I’ve got another song for everyone today from the Montreal-based indie-rock/pop band Islands.  Switched On can be found as the opening track to the band’s 3rd full-length album Vapours, released on September 22nd of this year.  In an interview with Pitchfork over the summer, Islands’ front-man Nicholas Thorburn (Nick Diamonds) described his mindset during the making of the album as  ”I needed to withdraw from overblown metaphors and filling every possible sonic space.  So this record is just made up of sequenced programming, synths, drum machines, guitars, and real…

  • Bowerbirds – Ghost Life

    Chris
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:58 pm
    Today’s song comes in from the Raleigh, North Carolina indie-folk (sometimes described as nu-folk) band Bowerbirds.  Consisting of members Beth Tacular, Phil Moore, and Matt Damron, Bowerbirds have released 2 full-length LPs since their debut EP “Danger at Sea” in 2006.  Ghost Life can be found on the band’s most recent album Upper Air, released on July 7th of this year.  The band is currently in the throws of a US tour that is scheduled to wrap up in Atlanta, Georgia on February 12th of next year; a full tour schedule can be found on the band’s website…

  • Arkells – Blueprint

    Chris
    17 Nov 2009 | 5:18 pm
    More today from the Hamilton, Ontario indie-rock band Arkells.  Blueprint is the closing track to the band’s critically acclaimed debut LP Jackson Square, released on October 28th of 2008; the album was among the 40 Canadian independent releases long-listed for the 2009 Polaris Music Prize.  The band rode the success of Jackson Square to the 2009 CASBY Awards where they took home the award for Favorite New Artist.  Currently the band is making their way through a Canadian tour, with notable stops in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto; the full tour schedule is listed below.  For more…
 
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  • A synthesizer that makes … fonts?

    SynthGear
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:25 am
    Designers Rob Meek and Frank Müller have created a system that is a fusion of two very strange bedfellows, synths and typefaces. Meet the Meek FM Typographic Synthesizer: The FM Typographic synthesizer consists of a knob-laden ...

  • Wearable, solar-powered synthesizer

    SynthGear
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:11 pm
    The Square Band is a portable, wearable, monophonic, solar-powered synthesizer. It’s meant to be worn around the wrist like a bracelet or watch, and has 8 buttons which trigger different notes in different octaves. It’s ...

  • JMJ Oxygene IV cover on vintage synths

    SynthGear
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:46 am
    I have to credit Jean-Michel Jarre as being one of my inspirations to get into synths a long time ago.  The first time I heard Oxygene, my eyes were opened to a new type of ...

  • Strange DIY “keyytar” from 1974

    SynthGear
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:03 am
    Forest Terry Jr. (from the “Forest Power Band) came up with one of the stranger frankenstein instruments that I’ve seen in a while, and way back in 1974 he put out an album to show ...

  • The washboard tie

    SynthGear
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:26 pm
    Let’s say you’re a computer salesman and you have to get play at a hoedown and don’t have time to change or even go home to pick up your instrument… quick – what do you ...
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  • UK Launches First 24/7 Gospel Radio Station

    22 Nov 2009 | 8:16 am
    Mr. Gary Hoogvliet, Director of Broadcasting atUnited Christian Broadcasters Ltd (UCB), told TBGB:"We just started the United Kingdom’s first 24/7 Gospel radio station...we are broadcasting on both the Internet and via satelite (Sky)."Gary invites everyone to have a listen at http://www.ucbmedia.co.uk/.

  • First Annual UK Gospel Music Awards

    22 Nov 2009 | 7:49 am
    From Singersroom.com:Kirk Franklin, Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard, CeCe Winans, and Deitrick Haddon are among those nominated for the first annual UK Gospel Music Awards!Set to take place December 5, the inaugural UK Gospel Music Awards will be held at London Hilton Metropole with special performances from Rachel Kerr, Commission, DTWG (Desire To Worship God) and Jayess.According to organizers, voting is now open for those who would like to place a vote for their favorite artist.Sean Simmonds, Lecrae, Da Truth, and Mary Mary join the aforementioned nominees in the UK Gospel Music Award category for…

  • Alice "Al Mac Will" Williams - Stand Still

    21 Nov 2009 | 7:11 pm
    Alice "Al Mac Will" WilliamsStand StillThank You Entertainment 2009www.AlMacWill.comOn her debut solo CD, Stand Still, Alice "Al Mac Will" Williams sounds like a musical love child of Dolly Parton and Otis Redding.Not surprising. Stand Still introduces what Mac Will terms "urban country gospel," an intriguing blend of country-pop and soul-drenched gospel that musical luminary Stevie Wonder helped her name. Similar to Ray Charles' album-length musical experiments blending soul and country in the 1960s, Stand Still takes modern country-pop melodies and gives them a gospel expression. Think…

  • Something New - Rev. Timothy Flemming, Sr.

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    Rev. Timothy Flemming, Sr.Something NewGod's Strength Records 2009(800) 433-6828Atlanta pastor Rev. Timothy Flemming, Sr. likes to take chances. He is not afraid to inject well-placed humor in his sermons. He posed on his Old Time Camp Meeting Songs - Vol. III in a pair of overalls. His latest music offering, Something New, suggests that once again, Rev. Flemming seeks to surprise.The album title infers that the fourteen songs and arrangements in the collection are not normally associated with Rev. Flemming. First, most of the songs come from the R&B, jazz and pop worlds but are given a…

  • The Clark Sisters Family Christmas (Karew Records/EMI Gospel)

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pm
    The Clark Sisters Family ChristmasKarew Records/EMI Gospel 2009www.emigospel.comAlthough The Clark Sisters Family Christmas CD rightfully showcases the four fine ladies on the cover, the Moss Brothers steal the show.Don't get me wrong: the Clark Sisters' tight harmonies -- a mix of Pointer Sisters flair and Andrews Sisters charm -- are ready-made for a Christmas album. Indeed, their rendition of "O Come O Come Emmanuel" is exquisite with only piano accompaniment. Their cover of "Drummer Boy" is the funkiest I've ever heard, magically transforming the children's novelty into a praise and…
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  • Pampelmoose Picks For The Week of November 20th

    Robert Ham
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:36 pm
    Joker & Nomad – November 25th @ HoloceneGrime and dubstep – the two bass-heavy sounds that combine the deep thrust of jungle with the thud of dub (obviously) and the glitz of modern hip-hop – is a phenomenon in the UK, spawning chart-topping icons like Dizzee Rascal and the artful grit of Burial. As with [...]

  • Album Review: Annie – Don’t Stop (Smalltown Supersound)

    Robert Ham
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:35 pm
    Unless a major sea change takes place in the hearts and minds of the mass populace, Norway’s finest electropop diva Annie could end up with a career much like Kylie Minogue’s. That is: superstardom in almost every country in the world apart from the States. Though if Annie and her collaborators have any indication that [...]

  • MP3 Music Monday

    Dave Allen
    16 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pm
    Yeasayer Here’s six more free and legal MP3s from the Pampelmoose inbox to kick start your week. Enjoy! Click to play. To download – Mac: Control click. PC: Right Click. Crystal Fighters – I Love London [In Flagranti Vintage Mix] Minus The Bear – Broken China Yeasayer -Ambling Alp [Memory Tapes Remix] Ratatat – Shiller Sleigh Bells – Infinity Guitars Amanda Blank – [...]

  • Do music artists fare better in a world with illegal file-sharing?

    Dave Allen
    13 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pm
    Stay away from the record labels, kids.. Extract – “An even more striking thing, perhaps, emerges in this second graph, namely that revenues accrued by artists themselves have in fact risen over the past 5 years, despite the fall in record sales.” Read the article and see more graphs.

  • Pampelmoose Picks For The Week Of November 13th

    Robert Ham
    13 Nov 2009 | 12:07 am
    The Whigs – Sunday November 15th @ Doug Fir LoungeThese young Georgians are your quintessential American rock band. They are a power trio fronted by a gruffly handsome young man in tattered jeans and they play terse, ripping blues-tinged jams that takes full advantage of their thick Southern accents and love of power chords. Their [...]
 
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  • Green Velvet – Shake And Pop (Cold Blank Remix)

    Morganix
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:11 am
    Always a pleasure showcasing some good work coming out of southern California. Cold Bank gives the classic Green Velvet tune “Shake and Pop” a bit of an update. Not that it needed it but it works. Will go down nice on a proper sound system. Green Velvet – Shake And Pop (Cold Blank Remix)

  • Deadmau5 on Loop TV (Video)

    Morganix
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:27 pm
    Loop TV sits down with Deadmau5 to discuss all things production and technology.

  • Aeroplane – November “Chart Mix”

    Morganix
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:29 pm
    Belgian duo Aeroplane bring us another journey through their CD cases. Put the headphones on and enjoy. Tracklist: 01. Music Go Music : “Warm in The Shadow” (Villa Remix) 02. Gossip : “Heavy Cross” (Siriusmo Dub) 03. Emjae : “Discoplex” 04. Two Door Cinema Club : “I Can Talk” (Golden Bug remix) 05. Palermo Disko Machine : “Vesuvia” 06. Joakim : “Spiders” (Extended Dance Mix) 07. Don Diablo : “I am Not From France” (Cagedbaby’s Rollerdisco Lcross Campaign Mix) 08. Detachments : “Circles”…

  • Four Tet – Love Cry (Joy Orbison Remix)

    Morganix
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm
    The Joy Orbison hype machine still runs full steam ahead. With remixes like this we don’t see it slowing anytime soon. This time Four Tet gets the treatment. Gilles Peterson broke this on his show recently. An official release will hit shops on November 23rd via Domino Records. Cheers to the good folks at Discoattack for ripping the preview for us all to enjoy.

  • BURNS US Tour Diary (Video)

    Morganix
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:26 pm
    Our friend BURNS has been touring the US supporting Deadmau5 in recent weeks on the “For Lack of a Better Name” tour. He was kind enough to share a couple of teasers of what is to be a an upcoming full length tour video diary. Directed by Thomas Bachellier. Upcoming tour dates: 18 Nov – Orange Peel, Asheville 19 Nov – Limelight, Nashville 20 Nov – Congress Theater, Chicago 21 Nov – The Fillmore, Detroit 22 Nov – Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia 23 Nov – 9:30 Club, DC 24 Nov – Roxy, Boston 25 Nov – Terminal 5, New York City
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  • Oh My God, Civilized Health Care

    22 Nov 2009 | 1:03 am
    OH MY GOD! HEALTH CARE By Robert Weller You’d think it was like declaring cigarettes dangerous, or asbestos a killer. Worse yet, various vaccines that worked on the principle of giving a victim a small touch of the disease to...

  • Recession Over? Or Maybe Not? Either way: $ave with healthy homemade granola.

    21 Nov 2009 | 8:19 pm
    Many are cutting back on spending these uncertain economic times. An economic shortcut we take in our household actually improves what we eat in multiple ways. Breakfast cereals can be costly, and granola is especially expensive. Making it yourself saves...

  • End of America all over again?

    21 Nov 2009 | 6:20 pm
    Uh oh. America ended again. When the House of Representatives recently passed a health-care reform bill, one of the posters on this site called it the end of America. Of course that was a little melodramatic, but I can only...

  • US bases in Iraq under mortar attacks

    21 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm
    There is little reporting of these types of attacks any more. US personnel are still in danger in Iraq even though there are far fewer casualties since they are no longer stationed in cities and do not patrol routinely. Excerpts...

  • Palin Takes DNC's First Major Fund Raiser!

    21 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pm
    POLITICAL OPINION A few months ago, I wrote my State House Rep Massachusetts District 6 Representative John Tierney. I clearly and without any doubt as to my opinion told him that if he continued to support the current version of...
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  • Allen Shelton, 1936-2009

    John
    22 Nov 2009 | 7:25 am
    We are  deeply saddened to note that Allen Shelton passed away, November 21. After having been released from the hospital a week ago (11/13), he was readmitted on Thursday, slipped into unconsciousness on Friday and died on Saturday afternoon. Allen had been initially hospitalized in October, where he was diagnosed with leukemia. He had remained in the hospital in Nashville until his recent release. Fred Robbins sent along this report from Allen’s daughter-in-law… “He had to be readmitted to the hospital Thursday because his platelets were low. He was fine Friday evening,…

  • Bluegrass B.A. approved at ETSU

    John
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pm
    When we last spoke with Raymond McLain about the Bluegrass, Old Time & Country Music program at East Tennessee State University, they were in the process of seeking full accreditation to offer a four year Bachelor of Arts degree. McLain is the director of this program, which currently allows for a minor for ETSU students, and our discussion in April of ‘09 covered their application for the degree program. Well, their application has been approved, and they will soon be accepting students who will receive a Bluegrass degree upon graduation. Students in the existing  BCOTM program…

  • American Revival Tour—The Home Stretch

    Casey
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm
    Casey Henry has agreed to send us occasional updates from The American Revival Tour, where she is performing with Dixie Bee-Liners. Also on the tour are Sierra Hull & Highway 111 and headliners Uncle Earl. Here is Casey’s report. Do you remember the song that Madeline Kahn sings in Blazing Saddles: I’m Tired? It has the bit about “coming and going and going and coming and,” well, I’ll stop right there. But if I had to pick a theme song for the last few days of this tour, that would be it. It seems like FOREVER since I wrote my last post about the tour, but it was only a week and…

  • Dale Ann with Michael Cleveland

    John
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:26 pm
    Here’s another interesting package show for 2010. Dale Ann Bradley will be collaborating next year with her old friend and former employee, Michael Cleveland, when she goes on the road with his band, Flamekeeper, for select shows next year. These dates will bill as Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper with special guest Dale Ann Bradley, with Jim Roe of Roe Entertainment handling the booking and arrangements. These dates will feature Michael and Flamekeeper doing a one hour set, after which Dale Ann will join them for 30-45 minutes of her material with Michael and his band providing…

  • The Elliott Elite Capo

    Brance
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:13 am
    At IBMA this year I had the pleasure of spending some time visiting with Phil Elliott of Elliott Capos. As bluegrass conversations go, we talked about music, family, and church. One particular aspect of a conversation with Phil is that you’re bound to talk shop about capos. Phil spends his days in a machine shop behind his house, individually handcrafting the finest capos available. I walked away from the conversation in possession of a brand new Elliott Elite Capo for my guitar. I owned one of the original Elliott push buttons for years, until it disappeared at a gig several months…
 
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  • New Videos on Music.com: November 20, 2009

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:05 am
    Crawl by Chris BrownBad Romance by Lady GagaFresh Out The Oven (Featuring Pitbull) by Jennifer LopezGive It Up To Me by ShakiraMoney To Blow by BirdmanTry Sleeping With A Broken Heart by Alicia KeysSex Therapy by Robin ThickeRussian Roulette by RihannaWasted [feat. Plies] by Gucci ManeFifteen by Taylor SwiftShut It Down (featuring Akon) by Pitbull

  • Staff Picks on Music.com: November 19, 2009

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:31 am
    Video Phone by BeyonceNumber One (featuring Keri Hilson) by R. KellyLove Drunk (featuring Ashley Tisdale) by Boys Like GirlsPlease Don't Leave Me by P!nkBaby By Me by 50 CentSOS (Let The Music Play) by Jordin SparksRemember Me [feat. Mary J. Blige] (Video) by T.I.Prom Queen by Lil WayneBeautiful by EminemNew Divide (video) by Linkin ParkForever by Drake

  • Top 10 Videos on Music.com: November 19, 2009

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:31 am
    1. I Can Transform Ya (Featuring Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz) by Chris Brown2. Whatcha Say (Video) by Jason Derulo3. Ke$ha - Tik Tok by Kesha4. One Time by Justin Bieber5. Down by Jay Sean6. 3 by Britney Spears7. Face Drop by Sean Kingston8. Run This Town [Jay-Z + Rihanna + Kanye West] (Broadcast Version) by Jay-Z9. Thriller by Michael Jackson10. Fireflies by Owl City
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  • The Crowdsourced Musical Collaboration

    Michael Plishka
    16 Nov 2009 | 11:52 pm
    A fun way of making music. Try playing with the various videos. It might be even cooler if there was a way to save each production. http://www.openculture.com/2009/11/the_crowdsourced_musical_collaboration.html Posted via email from The Cave Wall

  • Picking Hops (Pictures and a Reflection)

    Michael Plishka
    17 Oct 2009 | 12:55 pm
    I’ve always been amazed by hops.  First, even though they’re a climbing plant, technically they’re not vines, but bines as they have a squarish, prickly stem. Second, their claim to fame comes not from some gorgeous blossom, but from an elegant, paper leafed cone, or rather, from what that cone conceals. For when you break open a hop cone, deep within, packed along the center stem are miniscule, golden glowing orbs. Lupulin. This is the oil whose fragrance and taste you recognize in hoppy beers, or hop pillows, or aromatherapy mixtures. While picking, some of…

  • Swans at the End of the Rainbow (and Haiku)

    Michael Plishka
    11 Oct 2009 | 11:36 pm
    Long Necked Elegance Graceful bow across the sky Embrace on water See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from The Cave Wall

  • Orchids, Haiku and more

    Michael Plishka
    10 Oct 2009 | 8:09 pm
    Exotic Beauty Witness to Earth’s history Symphony of Life . See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from The Cave Wall

  • A Great Neck exercise for those of us in front of the computer

    Michael Plishka
    9 Oct 2009 | 11:20 pm
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  • 20 Great R.E.M. Songs

    My hmphs
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:14 am
    I think I have an unwritten rule for my blog that says if I write a post about U2, I must follow with one about R.E.M. They are infused almost as one band into my collective psyche; I followed them religiously during the mid- to late-80s. And so, a few weeks after my top 10 U2 songs, I give you 20 great R.E.M. songs. Most people will have the same songs in their top 10 U2 songs (”Pride,” “With or Without You,” etc.), but not so with R.E.M. With the exception of two or three songs, you can’t really find unanimity among R.E.M. fans. I think it’s a tribute to…

  • Kanye Writes a Book

    My hmphs
    11 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pm
    There’s a headline you don’t see everyday, along with “Kanye can write.” From Paste Magazine: With illustrations and commentary explaining 12 of his most well-known songs, Kanye West’s Through the Wire takes on both the title and overall sentiment of his breakout single: “I’m a champion, so I turned tragedy to triumph.” Why, oh why do we need this? Tags: hmph, kanye Related posts Kanye vs. Taylor Swift: One Overlooked Question (2) KanYe, Please Go Away (0)

  • What? A Good Black Eyed Peas Song?

    My hmphs
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:18 pm
    Sign #3,934 of the Apocalypse: I think I like a Black Eyed Peas song. The implications of this are enormous. I may even have to change the name of my blog. Can I still ridicule them and keep my dignity? It’s “I Gotta Feeling.” For once, the rapping takes a back seat, and the melody is simple but not annoying. In fact, it’s downright hummable. (Disregard the Auto-Tune.) The bass line is a familiar I-IV-vi-IV pattern. Fergie’s bridge is even more melodic, even though I still can’t stand her voice. And even the rapping is not as awful as some I’ve heard…

  • Jellyfish’s Amazing Harmonies

    My hmphs
    27 Oct 2009 | 11:32 am
    My namesake over at Peter’s Power Pop recently posted some videos highlighting Jellyfish’s unbelievable ability to harmonize in a live setting. For those who don’t appreciate harmony, it’s one thing to be able to create beautiful harmonies in the studio, where you get to sing with a pre-recorded track, do multiple takes, and have the producer compress it so it sounds like one voice. But to do it live and to do it well is near impossible. For those who are unfamiliar with Jellyfish (i.e., 98% of the public), you can read about them in my series “My Ode to…

  • My Top 10 U2 Songs

    My hmphs
    23 Oct 2009 | 12:25 pm
    Listing your favorite U2 songs is kind of like listing your favorite vegetables. Everyone usually the same thing on their list,  and well, nobody really cares. That being said, I’ll go ahead and list my favorite U2 songs anyway. And with me, It’s even worse: I’m a fan of their classic sound: Soaring anthems with the signature Edge guitar, circa 1985-1987. That’s like telling you what my favorite green vegetables are. The only thing worse would be if I said “Sunday Bloody Sunday” was the greatest song ever written (which was what I professed back in 1986).
 
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  • Off Beat - Living With A Hernia

    nonamedufus
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:48 am
    Who can forget James Brown singing Living In America in 1985's Rocky IV? Well, I confess that when I think of Living In America, this is the song I think of: Living With A Hernia by Weird Al Yankovic. It's an hilarious parody. Turns out Yankovic's performance was filmed on the same stage as Brown's. The parody was one of the tracks on Weird Al's 1986 album Polka Party. Yankovic didn't win any awards for his parody. But James Brown won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance in 1986.Weird Al Yankovic - Living With A Hernia (Official Music Video) - Watch a funny movie hereHelp me out! Dig!All I…

  • I Want Candy

    nonamedufus
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:49 am
    The Monkees, perhaps, are the best example - or worst, depending upon your point of view - of a manufactured pop group who scored significant chart success. But The Strangeloves aren't that far behind. The Strangeloves were 3 guys from New York who said they were former sheep farmers from Australia. Their story went that they got rich over a new form of sheep crossbreeding and used their millions to start a rock group. Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer, at the time succesfull record producers, adopted the monikers Giles, Miles and Niles Strange and a musical conceit was…

  • Massachusetts

    nonamedufus
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:26 am
    The Gibb Brothers were born in England and moved to Australia where they grew up. Their early success, such as it was, was achieved down under before returning to England in the mid-60s. This is the period of the Bee Gees career that I like. They may have been more popular at the forefront of the disco scene, earned more money and sold more records but Barry, Maurice and Robin could sure write and perform pop hits in the decade beginning in the mid-60s.In 1967, the Bee Gees burst upon the scene with such hits as New York Mining Disaster 1941 and To Love Somebody both from the erroneously…

  • Off Beat - Hot Rod Lincoln

    nonamedufus
    14 Nov 2009 | 3:31 am
    In the early 1960s, I recall the older brother of a buddy of mine asking me if I'd ever heard the song "Hot Rod Lincoln". I hadn't, so he brought an LP over to my place and we gave it a spin. What a hoot. It must have been the version by Johnny Bond released in 1960. The original was written and recorded by Charlie Ryan in 1955 in response to a 1951 hit called "Hot Rod Race".There's a great version of the song by Asleep At The Wheel, but the 1972 version by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen would seem to be the best known. It's from their first LP - Lost In The Ozone. Cody and his…

  • Lonely Teardrops

    nonamedufus
    12 Nov 2009 | 3:52 am
    He influenced a considerable number of artists - Van Morrison and Michael Jackson among them - and his spirited performances earned him the nickname "Mr. Excitement". Jackie Wilson is often cited as a key artist in the transition of rhythm and blues to soul. He started out in the mid to late 50s as a member of the R&B group the Dominoes, but he's far better known for an almost 20 year solo career that ended abruptly in 1975.In a tragic circumstance, Wilson suffered a massive heart attack while performing in a Dick Clark show, while singing his 1958 hit Lonely Teardrops. As he reached the…
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  • Best Irish Band 2009: 50 Acts Enter Cross-Atlantic Irish Battle of the Bands

    Jesse JJ Jame
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am
    LAS VEGAS, Nev. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Be gosh and begorra! 50 bands have taken their battle to YouTube to claim the title of “Best Irish Band 2009.” Organizers of this online battle of the bands competition – Strangford Lough Brewing Company (SLBC) and Diablo’s, of the Light Management Group (LMG) – have been overwhelmed by entries for their prize offering flights, accommodation and a gig in Las Vegas. However, it is now even more exciting as fans of participating bands are not the only people registering to vote in this competition. The organizers…

  • Audiofile Engineering Releases FiRe 1.3 iPhone App

    Jesse JJ Jame
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am
    Minneapolis, Minn. /Music Industry Newswire/ — Audiofile Engineering, a leading audio software developer for Mac, has released version 1.3 of FiRe, their professional field recording App for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. This version incorporates many new features including professional audio effects powered by industry leader iZotope. The most notable of the features is the new Podcast Export option which allows users to publish podcasts directly from the iPhone, making it the first App of its kind. FiRe was designed to bring serious field recording to audio professionals and…

  • sE Electronics release 4 new Super-products leading up to 2010 and their 10th Anniversary

    Jesse JJ Jame
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:08 am
    U.K. /Music Industry Newswire/ — sE are shipping 4 new MI products to take the market by storm this Xmas, in one of the most exciting product roll-outs in the MI sector this decade. “After a year of planning and researching the very best competitor deals and bundles, we think we’ve come up with 4, literally unbeatable, products in terms of performance to strategic price points,” says MD James Ishmaev-Young. “While other companies scramble to bundle slow selling and overstocked products to bolster ailing sales of their key products, we have deliberately targeted…

  • Open Labs Announces SoundSlate Rack Mount Music System

    Christopher Laird Simmons
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pm
    COLUMN: During their O-Live broadcast/webcast today, Open Labs revealed their newest music PC product, called SoundSlate, which has the Open Labs UI, and about 10,000 sounds built-in, with support for dual monitors. It’s a stand alone music PC that fits in one standard rack mount space, and has an external touch panel interface. It comes with the RIFF user interface, 2GB RAM (up to 4GB), and is designed to be a stand-alone VST open source sample player. It is intended to be a lower cost option for those who may be on a budget, and don’t need the larger form factor of the Open Labs…

  • Art of the Music Deal

    Scott G - The G-Man
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pm
    COLUMN: Before you have your artist sign on the dotted line, what exactly is in that music contract? You could be launching their career into the stratosphere or making a mistake that will haunt both of you for the rest of your life. Many music professionals think they can just let a lawyer negotiate a contract for them and everything will work out fine. Perhaps it will; but then again, perhaps not. At the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (www.narip.com), the thinking was that every music business professional should have the opportunity to know something about the…
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  • Jay Electronica x Just Blaze - "Exhibit A, B?, C"

    7 Nov 2009 | 12:27 am
    WORDS FROM THE HEROFrank William Miller Jr. @FWMJ is the most critical ear I know, So seeing this..... Made me super curious so I had to take a Peak! and COT-DAMN!!!!!!!! -Jay Electronica “Exhibit C” produced by Just Blaze (The Megatron Don) is one of the Dopest joints I have heard in a minute! DOWNLOAD :: Jay Electronica “Exhibit C” Produced By Just Blaze Download- Jay Electronica- Exhibit A Remix (Feat. Mos Def) [Snippet] / zshareDownload- Jay Electronica- Exhibit C [Radio Rip] I was not A fan of duke until these Exhibit joints, no offense and nothing personal, there is just soooooo…

  • Solebox X Saucony - Shadow 90

    1 Nov 2009 | 5:11 am
    www.solebox.com/WORDS FROM THE HEROYou may or may not have heard of SOLEBOX but chances are if you are A Sneaker Freak, you are well aware of the name. You also may or may not remember A previous post on this site that I did which featured one of my favorite sneakers of all time, the SOLEBOX x PUMA R698 Now, by Clicking on the Sneaker pictured about or THIS LINK you will warp to one of my most detailed post in HobbyshopHero History.Once again, the Elusive SoleBox is set to release A Sneaker that I would love to own, tho probally will never have the chance to even hold hahahaha. Saucony isn't…

  • Mini MPC 2000XL Sampler and SP1200 Drum Machine USB Flash Drives

    31 Oct 2009 | 11:10 am
    www.hiphopflashdrive.comWORDS FROM THE HEROIt's crazy the ideas that we come up with sometimes. I remember vividly the 1st time I came across A CD in which you could customize yourself..... Hahaha you think about that now and Burned Cd's aren't anything special, but imagine A time before that technology was Available to the wide public. I grew up making mixtapes by the dozens each week, and everyone knows that the ultimate way to a teenage girl is thru the making of a custom mixtape. Lucky for me, my friend Celph Titled was one of the 1st people to get ahold of the Burned CD tech, so when my…

  • ST/MiC "Honest Music" in stores now!!

    29 Oct 2009 | 5:53 pm
    WORDSFROMTHEHEROIn 2005 , I was Blessed to meet some of the most talented musicans whom all became close friends of mine. Of that group, I met Brian (Dj Ragz) and Corey (mudd) whom combined formed the ultra Classic DuoThe Jazz Addixx! Thru that relationship I was introduced to another Amazing human by the name of ST/MIC.During that time, I was living with Fan, turned best friend/roomate, Will Widdoss who became my Favorite Wordsmith of all time, next to Median. I started working with the Jazz Addixx on the reg, and began to do the same with St MIC. Unfortunately my personal life took…

  • Superdeux ‘Auto + USBoombox’ Release Event

    28 Oct 2009 | 5:35 pm
    Superdeux is releasing his amazing ‘Auto + USBoombox’ next month, and Kidrobot will be helping with an awesome release event. The Auto + USBoombox is a brilliant retro-inspired vinyl toy that would make LL Cool J proud. Available in four wicked fly colorways, each version comes with a USB-boombox with a different custom soundtrack on each one! Superdeux will be at Kidrobot’s San Fransisco location for the release of ‘Auto + USBoombox’ on November 4th, 2009, so fly girls and sucker M.C.s alike should get down there and show him some love.| THE DRUMLOVE EP + DOWNLOAD LINK >>>>>…
 
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    VAINZINE

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Jesca Hoop 'Hunting My Dress' out 30 November on Last Laugh

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:53 am
    Much hyped and much revered by respected acts such as Elbow and the legend that is Tom Waits, Jesca Hoop has returned to our Music Boxes with new album Hunting My Dress. Two questions beckon Was it worth the wait? and Is the hype justified? I have to answer both those questions with a big fat resounding YES!!!!! This girl has delivered big time with her own unique fusion of Experimental Rock, Psych Folk, Blues and Jazz.When listening to this it initially took me on a journey to the outer Hebrides where I danced and pranced in the shadow of a burning Wicker Man, then onto the inner reaches of…

  • VIDEO: Reverend & The Makers 'No Soap (In A Dirty War)' out now on Wall Of Sound

    18 Nov 2009 | 1:25 pm

  • VIDEO: Swanton Bombs 'Doom' out now on Young And Lost Club

    18 Nov 2009 | 1:21 pm

  • Charter rolls out Phatband Internet Speed

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pm
    This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine.Did you know that charter ultra fast 60 mbps service is one of the fastest in the U.S? I would really like to have it because with my current provider (who shall remain nameless) when I try to watch internet TV like Hulu.com - which I'm totally addicted to right now - I have to constantly wait while the videos buffer and they are always searching or loading. I'm told that this will be a thing of the past with a 60 mbps service from Charter.This ain't the only advantage. The same thing applies with my Xbox…

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Ginuwine 'A Man's Thoughts' out now on Notifi

    18 Nov 2009 | 11:53 am
    I thought I was going to hate this when I opened it. I mean the packaging is just cheesy to the max and I've never been a fan of his previous works.There's no denying the man has serious vocal talent. The problem is that most of the music on the album is plain lame. That being said there are a few tracks on here worth a listen like the track featuring Brandy called Bridge To Love' and my favourite featuring Missy Elliot and Timbaland called 'Get Involved'.IMO this is not worth buying but if you can find the tracks to buy as individual downloads then check those two out.2/5Ryu RozinanteLISTEN:
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  • Sobria Ebrietas – And All That’s Left is Wrong

    Editor
    15 Nov 2009 | 4:33 am
    Sobria Ebrietas – And All That’s Left is Wrong Release: [onmp132] Release date: November 15th, 2009 Release notes A song of austere, somewhat experimental ambient, quite different in feel and tone to his previous release, though with decidedly deviant stylistic features. A beautiful work of art that gets under your skin from the first note. This is a wonderful song. Sparse sounds and instrumentals, a lovely voice by a little child. Track list: And All That’s Left Is Wrong Download mp3, 4:16 min., 7mb Download at Internet Archive Download at Mininova (torrent) Creative…

  • Bio: Art3m

    Editor
    15 Nov 2009 | 2:44 am
    Art3m Description Name: Artem Drots Nickname: Art Stage name: Art3m Birth date: December 17, 1990 Place of birth: Russia,Khabarovsk (Far East of Russia, Khabarovsky Krai) Residence: Portland, OR United States Hobbies: Skateboarding, Guitar, DJing, Producing music, Listening music,4/20,hanging out with friends, traveling, meeting new people. Programs used to create album: FL Studio, Ableton. Music genres: Techno, Electronica, House, DubStep, BreakStep, Hip-Hop Influenced by Techno: steve aoki, boys noize, bloody beetroots,roman salzger, oliver koletzki, james harcourt, crookers. DubStep:…

  • Boktor

    Editor
    8 Nov 2009 | 8:43 am
    No were are not having problems with bugs or anything like that…It’s just that Boktor announced their upcoming release; ‘Don’t Fear Me’. It will be released as onmp134. It will be in the second half of November 2009. Their style is dubstep, 2 step, garage.

  • Update from Sobria Ebrietas

    Editor
    20 Oct 2009 | 11:16 am
    His new release se.18 will be available on the ‘Salamandre’ compilation. It will be available around 10 or 15 November. We will also release this one as onmp132. With this release Sobria Ebrietas is also releasing a video. Sobria Ebrietas is also on the playlist of Radio Quartz. It will be broadcasted on October 22nd, 2009 (21h – 22-h). The playlist can be found at http://lesplaylists.skyblog.com.

  • Troelus Idiotous – Herta the Dog

    Editor
    29 Sep 2009 | 4:37 am
    Troelus Idiotous – Herta the Dog Release: [onmp131] Release date: September 29th, 2009 Release notes This is Troelus Idiotous debut EP on ON-Mix media. They make techno music with a smile. Troelus Idiotous are: Zenzi and Stripe The girls live and work in Antwerp (Belgium). Produced by Mr.DeVo! Track list Screaming Horse (Slamming Door version) Shake the Snake Snoring Cat Grumpy Lion Fat Horny Bird Download mp3, 30:23 min., 37mb Download at Internet Archive Download at Mininova (torrent) Creative Commons License: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 If you like this music and what…
 
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    Rare Frequency

  • Podcast Special Ed. 40: Sons of God Live on Rare Frequency 11/05/09

    7 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pm
    This podcast features a live set by legendary Swedish sound artists (and illustrious representatives of the Royal Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland), Sons of God. Sons of God is Leif Elggren and Kent Tankred. They are joined for the tour by Joachim Nordwall of Alvars Orkester and Skull Defekts fame. Sons of God: Live on Rare Frequency 11/05/09

  • November 5, 2009 on Rare FrequencySons of God Live

    1 Nov 2009 | 6:41 am
    This week RF will play host to representatives from the Kingdom of Elga Vargaland, when the ultra-venerable sound artists, Leif Elggren, Kent Tankred, and Joachim Nordwall perform as Sons of God. For God’s sake, tune in!

  • September/October 2009

    1 Nov 2009 | 6:06 am
    Demdike Stare, Symbiosis (Modern Love) CD Kevin Drumm, Impish Tyrant (Dagda Hammer) CD Emeralds, Fresh Air (Sound Design) 7” Ghost Grass Hydrogen (Wire Sounds) Cassette Goh Lee Kwang, Hands (Herbal International) CD Pivixki, s/t (Sabbatical) CD Eliane Radigue, Vice Versa, etc. (Important) 2CD Shackleton, 3 EPs (Perlon) CD Bruno Spoerri, Extrakugel (Disposable Music) LP Tafo Brothers, Plugged In Pakistani Pops (Disposable Music) LP Brandon Terzakis, Lore (Heavy Psych) Cassette Zomby, One Foot Ahead of the Other (Ramp) CD Various, Disposable Records Library Subscription Sampler…

  • October 29, 2009 on Rare Frequency

    29 Oct 2009 | 2:00 pm
    I’m back after a week’s absence with lots of sonic strangeness in store: Shackleton, 2562, and loads of Leif Elggren-related material. Note: Leif and his fellow Sons of God will be guests live in the studio the following week — yow! Mark those calendars.

  • Podcast Special Ed. 39: Marc McNulty Live on Rare Frequency 10/08/09

    10 Oct 2009 | 9:46 am
    This podcast features a live set by Marc McNulty from the October 10, 2009 edition of the show. This was Marc’s third appearance on Rare Frequency. Marc McNulty: Live on Rare Frequency 10/08/09
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    Mugasha Aux

  • DJ Preach Aims To Nurture Asian Talents

    21 Nov 2009 | 11:41 am
    This is Simon Lee and Alvin from Radio KUL, a weekly podcast that you can listen on Mugasha. Here's an interview with one of the artistes that will be featured on this week's episode of Radio KUL. DJ Preach Aims To Nurture Asian Talents The Music Conference Asia (MC Asia) 2009 will kick off this week in Kuala Lumpur with the first event Music Factory : The Beginning. Held for the first time ever, this knowledge sharing and industry networking event will consist of a music and mentoring workshop followed by an appreciation after party. It aims to raise the standards of the dance music…

  • New Show: D.O.N.S. "In The Mix"

    17 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    We're excited to bring you "In The Mix", the weekly show from the massive house DJ/producer D.O.N.S. This is a great addition to Mugasha and perfect for those who have been itching for more of that house sound. Every week D.O.N.S. brings you the best in house music, folks like Fedde Le Grand, Steve Angello, Steve Bug, and more. Let's get you up to speed on D.O.N.S.: German born DJ/Producer D.O.N.S. has established himself as one of the most innovative and unique in modern dance music. From his solo productions and covers to his highly sought-after remixes, D.O.N.S. studio…

  • New Show: Ashley Wallbridge's Wicked Beats!

    13 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    We are very excited to bring you Wicked Beats, the new monthly show by Ashley Wallbridge! Ashley is one of the UK's quickest up-and-coming DJs/Producers. He teamed up with Andy Moor and Meighan Nealon to produce the gigantic hit "Faces", which has been absolutely blowing up charts and dance floors alike. Other productions like "Harrier", "Overture/Splitfire" and "Solidaritet" have helped propel him into the ranks of the elite in EDM. Ashley made a video to tell you a little bit more about what he's got going on and to commemorate the launch of his show on Mugasha: He has also created an…

  • Suzy Solar Shines On

    8 Nov 2009 | 3:48 pm
    This is Simon Lee and Alvin from Radio KUL, a weekly podcast that you can listen on Mugasha. Here's an interview with one of the artistes that will be featured on this week's episode of Radio KUL. Suzy Solar Shines On She’s been labeled “the queen of dance music.” Suzy Solar is definitely dance royalty – as one of the most sought after DJs in the scene, she’s toured the world, made TV appearances, hosts an internationally broadcasted radio show, and seen her share of thick and thin on her road to the top. The Solar star has DJed her way through an era when being a female DJ…

  • New Senate Project remix on Black Hole Recordings!

    6 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am
    Hi All! Just dropping in to promo our new remix on Black Hole Recordings. Thanks to everyone for the ongoing support! Details on the release below. - The Senate Project Listen to Fading Away (The Senate Project Remix) here Quoted from Black Hole Recordings: "Of course Roger-M is a known name in the industry, but still this is his debut on our Black Hole label. With "Fading Away", featuring the vocals of Eva, Roger-M drops a fantastic vocal trance production. The original version, available both as an extended version and radio edit, has all the potential to become a massive hit that has…
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    Musical Pairings from eating/sf

  • Single Serving - Matt & Kim - Various Remixes

    22 Nov 2009 | 8:26 am
    Looking for an upbeat start to your day? Brooklyn's Matt & Kim are ridiculously energetic and upbeat: they are like s triple shot of espresso. But these three solid remixes manage to up the energy levels even further. Enjoy:Matt & Kim - Yea Yeah (Flosstradamus Remix)Matt & Kim - Daylight (Vodka & Milk Remix)Matt & Kim - No More Long Years (Radioclit Remix)*photos by Kate.28~~~Previously:Album Review: Matt & Kim - self-titled debut

  • Video: Blur - Coffee & TV

    21 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    This has always been one of my favorite videos of all time, and easily one of my favorite Blur songs of all time as well. If you've missed this one in the past, now would be a good time to check it out for yourself: MP3: Blur - Coffee & TV

  • Musical Pairings: The National - Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers (paired w/ Breton Buckwheat Cake)

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:50 am
    The breton buckwheat cake recipe featured today on eating/sf is a new favorite of ours. Thanks to the buckwheat, it is dense, rustic and has a slight, but noticeable, hint of alcohol courtesy of the rum. More, it's buttery and aromatic thanks to the cinnamon. The addition of sea salt gives it a nice little tang that makes it quite different from the typical sweet dessert. That is why it is a great dessert for adding toppings (such as maple syrup and/or yogurt or whipped cream). For those reasons, The National's sophomore album, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers, is the ideal pairing for this recipe.

  • New Music Buffet feat. the Fiery Furnaces, Golden Shoulders, Dragon Turtle, and Stricken City

    18 Nov 2009 | 10:26 am
    The Fiery Furnaces have a new album called Take Me Round Again that was released digitally only on November 5th. In theory, Take Me Round Again is a collection of cover, but it is also a collection of alternate takes of previously released songs. In other words, it features the members of the Fiery Furnaces re-writing each other's work. As Eleanor (who accounts for 1/2 of the Fiery Furnaces) put it: “I’ve gotten into the habit of rewriting songs Matt has written, just as a way of practicing and singing at home. Originally, I had wanted to record a folk-style record called Eleanor…

  • Video: Charlotte Gainsbourg/Beck - Heaven Can Wait

    18 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am
    You may have noticed that Beck has been getting a lot of coverage over here at Musical Pairings recently. But as long as he keeps coming up with awesome projects, covers, songs and videos - we'll be happy to promote the hell out of whatever he is doing. Pitchfork posted this video this morning and called it "incredible." The song is pretty great, but the video is better than incredible. Seriously:
 
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  • Best Of The Decade: Your Thoughts

    Keaton Branch
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:38 pm
    It's just about that time, friends! We're nearing the end of another decade, which calls for a "best of" list or two. Obviously the AudioADD Crew can't tackle the huge task of recapping the last 10 years of music on our own, so we're asking for your help! Let us know what you think. Leave us a comment, shoot us an email, or tweet us. We want to know your favorite artists, songs, and albums of the 00's. With your help, we can compile a thorough list of the only music that's mattered this decade. Thanks in advance!

  • Press Release: Exhibition: Houston Poster Art: 2000-2009

    Dan Joyce
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:39 am

  • Set List: The Swell Season (and Special Guest) at Warehouse Live

    Dan Joyce
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:57 am
    www.theswellseason.comInteractive marketing extraordinaire and close personal friend of AudioADD, Monica Danna, dropped us an email last night essentially shaming us for missing Friday's The Swell Season show at Warehouse Live. After reading what she had to say and watching the video she sent us (below), AudioADD is really kicking ourselves for missing the gig, especially for the fact that she offered us her spare.

  • Review: Third Eye Blind - Verizon Wireless Theater - 11/6/09

    Sarah Hirsch
    7 Nov 2009 | 12:57 pm
    Photo via www.3eb.comThe San Francisco-based group Third Eye Blind who scored its first hit in 1997 with their debut single "Semi-Charmed Life” returned to Houston last night for the second time in six months. The band who grew in popularity after releasing a number of successful singles including “How’s It Going to Be” and “Jumper” took a break in the early 2000s,  has since released its fourth studio album Ursa Major in August of 2009. The Verizon Theater had opened up the entire room to fit a packed crowd. The…

  • Weezer Lose Their Attitude On Raditude

    Keaton Branch
    3 Nov 2009 | 11:03 am
    Weezer and I go way back. I was nine years old when The Blue Album came out and still remember watching the Spike-Jonze-directed Happy Days video for "Buddy Holly" in my grandparents' living room, since we didn't have cable. They've written "an album or two" since then and are back with a new release, Raditude. The first time I took this album for a spin, I absolutely hated it. I actually texted Dan about it, realizing that it would be my first negative review for AudioADD. After a second listen, I can think in terms of albums they've done in the past. There are some solid tracks, and some…
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    CLICK & DAGGER

  • The Re-Birth of Soul: Raphael Saadiq at Showbox 11/16

    clickdagger
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pm
    Review by Willie Matthewson | Photos by Brittney Bollay At this year’s Bumbershoot, I only saw the last 5 minutes of Raphael Saadiq’s show.  But it was the best 5 minutes of the weekend.  That does not count as seeing Saadiq perform either.  Tonight’s show; however, was an electrifying performance. The voice is no secret – you’ll immediately recognize it from your Tony, Toni, Toné mixtape.  No cause for alarm, though, you’re not in the middle of a boy band reunion.  Instead this was a crafted mix of the old and new. The nine-piece band was impeccably dressed in fitted…

  • Click & Dagger in Chicago: Meat Puppets @ Schuba’s 11/13

    clickdagger
    15 Nov 2009 | 10:05 pm
    Photos by Emily Ann Garcia | Review by Tim Bauer Winston Audio/Dynasty Electric/The Meat Puppets @ Schuba’s in Chicago 11/13 At some point in sixth grade Kurt Cobain became a godlike being to me, just as he has to many others who have just entered the double digits. However as time has gone on my love for Nirvana has been replaced by the bands that influenced them. The Meat Puppets are among the bands that I checked out so that I could know what inspired Cobain, and as a 13 year old the Meat Puppets were not enjoyable. I loved their songs that were featured on MTV Unplugged in New York,…

  • New Music Review: The Sea Navy – Memory Matches

    clickdagger
    15 Nov 2009 | 8:35 pm
    Review by Royal Stuart Having missed The Sea Navy on their recent tour with Dave Bazan and Say Hi, I was unprepared for what I heard when I hit play. The first few quick-paced drumbeats from Jordan Cumming and the up-front notes from Stuart Fletcher’s bass draw you in immediately. Then the instruments pause for a measure and in comes Jay Cox screaming “If you want to get OUT,” jolting you way out of your seat. The good news is, the instruments kick back in, and Jay’s singing blends in to allow you to settle back into your seat surrounded by a cozy post-grunge blanket of sound. Upon…

  • Live Review: Bishop Allen/Throw Me the Statue/Darwin Deez @ Chop Suey – 11/7

    clickdagger
    9 Nov 2009 | 9:27 pm
    Click & Dagger newcomer Royal Stuart was at the Bishop Allen show last week (sans photog unfortunately) and gave us a great first impression of his work. Here’s his review from the show: Review by Royal Stuart There are very few songs with the magical power to evoke goosebumps upon every listen. Live or recorded, it doesn’t matter; it consistently happens at the same spot in the song — cresting over the bridge into the final chorus, almost as if there’s a tone or beat within, that, when struck, triggers chills in the listener. Radiohead’s Let Down, The Beatles’ Polythene…

  • Live Review: Holiday Shores @ VeraProject 11/6

    clickdagger
    8 Nov 2009 | 8:30 pm
    *A note from Dagger 1: *Remember that giant ass rain/thunder storm we had last Friday? We thought, what a perfect time to test out a couple of the new Recruits at a cool local show. Lucky for us, Willie and Dave stepped up to the plate big time (Dagger Guys: 1 Dagger Girls: 0) and were on point to capture all the action. Here’s how the evening went down… Photos by Dave Lichterman | Review by Willie Matterson It was a dark and stormy night… Since Mercer Street was hard to cross without reefing the mainsail, it didn’t surprise me that the crowd was thin at the Vera Project. …
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  • Interview: Permanent Records

    Analog Apartment
    11 Nov 2009 | 7:35 am
    Today, we're excited to bring you an interview with Permanent Records, one of our favorite shops located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.  How did you first get started with records? What got you hooked? When I was 8 years old, I got a copy of Parliament's Flashlight 45.   It was all over for me after that. What prompted you to open a record store? Honestly, I was really just sick of working for other people.  I had been working in the music industry for years prior to opening- it just seemed like a natural fit. How many records, cds, etc. do you have and what is the breakdown of new…

  • Schroeder got it

    Analog Apartment
    11 Nov 2009 | 5:18 am
    via Whetstone Audio

  • Vinyl record rack for your wall

    Analog Apartment
    10 Nov 2009 | 9:13 am
    We came across this interesting vinyl record rack over at Hard to Find Records. The metal unit attaches to your wall and keeps 80 records within reach. We like it as a secondary storage unit for keeping your favorites nearby. Here's a bit about it from the HTFR site: This innovative vinyl set holder fixes to any flat wall and provides a perfect, and very stylish, storage solution for around 80 vinyl records. Six of the seven vertical tiers will hold approximately 10 records each, while the dual function top tier has adequate spacing for around 10 records in each of it's two spaces. This vinyl…

  • British album covers on stamps

    Analog Apartment
    10 Nov 2009 | 8:46 am
    Next year, the Royal Mail in the UK will launch a stamp program that celebrates classic British album covers. The first class stamps are designed by Studio Dempsey and show a vinyl record sliding out of each sleeve. Here's a bit from Creative Review where we found this: Deciding what album covers to include was no easy task. Royal Mail tell us that they began the process by trawling through various existing polls of Greatest Album Covers. They also enlisted the help of editors from various leading UK music publications along with graphic designers and design writers who were asked to…

  • Michael Gammon of Transcriptors

    Analog Apartment
    2 Nov 2009 | 8:29 am
    If you have ever seen Stanely Kubrick's 1971 film 'A Clockwork Orange', you might recall an amazing turntable in Alex's bedroom. It is called the Hydraulic Reference and was made by a company called Transcriptors. From 1963 to 1979, Transcriptors produced some truly unique turntables.  David Gammon, the founder, won several awards for his iconic designs and today, you can find his work in places like the Museum of Modern Art here in NYC. We had a chance to hear from Michael Gammon, the eldest son of founder David Gammon, to get an inside look at what it was like to grow up with…
 
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    Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Stage Photographer (Jazz Music Dance Theater Live Instruments Performance)

  • Roberta Gambarini and James Moody

    Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer
    22 Nov 2009 | 7:01 am
    The Jazz singer Roberta Gambarini (http://www.myspace.com/robertagambarini) and the US alto saxophonist James Moody (http://www.jamesmoody.com/)at the Victoria Hall, Geneva, Switzerland, May 2007.

  • Arthur Hnatek

    Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:46 pm
    The swiss jazz drummer Arthur Hnatek at the Chorus, Lausanne. May 2009

  • Charlie Mariano

    Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:58 am
    Charlie Mariano (http://www.charliemarianotribute.de/), US alto saxophonist, September 2007 at the AMR, Geneva, Switzerland

  • Tony Malaby

    Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:24 pm
    The US tenor saxophonist Tony Malaby at the AMR, Geneva, Switzerland. May 2009

  • David Kikoski also known as Dave Kikoski

    Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer
    18 Nov 2009 | 1:53 am
    The US pianist David Kikoski also known as Dave Kikoski (http://www.davidkikoski.com/home.html) at the AMR, Geneva, Switzerland. January 2006
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  • Nervous Nitelife: Superchumbo – Tom Stephan

    thefreshpage
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pm
    Nervous Nitelife: Superchumbo – Tom Stephan Electro House Music Tom “Superchumbo” Stephan readies brand new mix CD Nervous Nitelife: Tom Stephan CD features tracks and remixes from: Major Lazer, Larry Tee, Mikix The Cat, Diplo and Tom Stephan After highly successful releases from Frankie Knuckles, Danny Krivit and Mind Control, Nervous Records is now ready to unleash the newest mix CD from one of the most popular DJ/producers of the last decade, Tom Stephan. Some know this dance floor superhero only by his alias Superchumbo, but really, that’s only one side of this multi talented…

  • Ministry of Sound – The Annual 2010

    thefreshpage
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    Ministry of Sound – The Annual 2010 House Music 2009 has been an extremely extraordinary year for Ministry of Sounds Annual series. Soon we will have to say: “Here we go again!” – And the newest release Ministry of Sound – The Annual 2010 is going to be in store. View the Ministry of Sound Annual 2010 Preview Video: The firework of House Music’s Greatest will be inflamed on November 6th. Fully packed with brand new and partly unreleased tracks Ministry of Sound – The Annual 2010 will definitely light up the musical sky of house and dance music. A real must-have…

  • Fedde Le Grand – Let Me Be Real MegaMix

    thefreshpage
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am
    Fedde Le Grand – Let Me Be Real MegaMix featuring Mitch Crown Electro House Music You can’t keep Fedde Le Grand down! After the huge success of Let Me Be Real, he returns with 4 more electrifying extended mixes guaranteed to take the proverbial roof off. A flawless dance/pop fusion with its epic bass, elevating synths and incredible vocals courtesy of Flamingo Recordings favourite Mitch Crown, Let Me Be Real has been sending crowds into submission throughout the summer months and beyond. Now the extended package picks up where the original took off and hits back even harder. Listen…

  • Electro House Music – The Freshcast Buenos Aires

    thefreshpage
    10 Nov 2009 | 5:43 pm
    The Freshcast Chris Wren live in Buenos Aires Electro House Music As Chris Wren tours from SF to Buenos Aries his music is able to bring smiles and delight to electro house music fans from all corners of the globe…and we welcome this special new set live from Argentina. “Lonely People” introduces this 106min+ mix with a touch of class – beats that can really unite and make you feel not so alone and with “Lovely Day” hope is definitely alive. 4 tracks in and “Earth Song” featuring MJ’s vocals is truly fresh and truly reminiscent. This is…

  • New electro track – Punx Soundcheck “Whoa”

    thefreshpage
    9 Nov 2009 | 9:31 pm
    New electro track – Punx Soundcheck “Whoa” Electro House Music Release date: 30th November 2009 on Digital Download “WHOA” is the new single from PUNX SOUNDCHECK, ahead of the release of stunning new album “From The Roots”. Following the success of their “Cassette Eject” EP (9/10 – IDJ Magazine) and remix of dance classic “Rock The Funky Beat”, Punx Soundcheck are going to be doing the business on dancefloors and radios globally with this nouveau filtered disco monster. On remix duties are MIXMAG Tour Resident DJs/ascending superstars I:AM ONE with a…
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  • Ann Wilson Shares An Essential Message For Our Times With Hope & Glory

    22 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am
    Ann Wilson Shares An Essential Message For Our Times With Hope & Glory   August 31, 2007-Los Angeles, CA-At a time when America was beginning the lengthy healing process that followed the Viet Nam War and rock bands like Aerosmith, The Eagles and The Steve Miller Band were dominating FM radio airwaves, Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson emerged at the center of one of the first critically recognized female fronted rock-n-roll bands. With Heart the Wilson sisters redefined what it meant to be a woman in the male dominated world of rock and helped to pave the way for future female artists,…

  • Audio Fidelity Releases Blues Breakers and Rod Stewart Albums in 24 Karat Gold CDs

    22 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am
    Audio Fidelity Releases Blues Breakers and Rod Stewart Albums in 24 Karat Gold CDs November 18, 2009-Culver City, CA-England gave rock music some legendary performers and many are household names such as Eric Clapton and Rod Stewart.   Marshall Blonstein and Audio Fidelity have been unrelenting this year as the 24 karat gold releases keep coming from their vaults. Two more classics have just been released and they will surely sell out quickly because of their timeless popularity.   Blues and rock enthusiasts can now enjoy John Mayall with Eric Clapton Blues Breakers and Rod…

  • Destiny Praise Celebrates National Release of Supercharged "Driven"

    22 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am
    Destiny Praise Celebrates National Release of Supercharged “Driven” The Single His Will Debuts at #30 on the R&R Gospel Charts   Atlanta, GA-June 4, 2008-Destiny Praise is thrilled to announce that their CD, entitled “Driven”, will be released worldwide on June 3rd, 2008. Destiny Praiseis a powerful Christian vocal ensemble with a stylistically layered urban sound flavored with a combination of jazzy soul, R&B, a dash of pop, heavy bass lines, and pure anointed voices. Since 2001, this Atlanta-based group of nine has performed an urban praise and…

  • Arthur Adams Releases Stomp The Floor On Delta Groove Music

    22 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am
    Arthur Adams Releases Stomp The Floor On Delta Groove Music Hollywood, CA-November 17, 2009-When B.B. King told Arthur Adams “I love the spirit in your guitar playing,” you knew that the bluesman was on his way. With the release of Stomp The Floor today on the respected blues based label Delta Groove Music, Arthur Adams has positioned himself perfectly to satisfy his current fan base and gain legions of new listeners. Adams says “I’ve done Stomp The Floor exactly the way I feel it. It’s all me; not all traditional blues, not all R & B, not all jazz, but…

  • La Fleur Fatale Offers Entire Night Generation Album For Free Download and Streaming

    22 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am
    La Fleur Fatale Offers Entire Night Generation Album For Free Download and Streaming Boston, MA-October 24, 2008-La Fleur Fatale, Sweden’s own rock-pop sensations, recently decided to go with the tide rather than fight it. The band is featured on www.swedishinvasion.com and http://mybandsmusic.com/members/201 where the entire recording of their debut CD Night Generation is now available for free downloads and streaming. With the advent of new technologies, cell phones, and easy accessibility to recordings for downloading at no cost, artists and labels can no longer afford to put their…
 
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    Justin Timberlake

  • Party Crasher: Robo.to.Booth!

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Ditch the guestbook and forget the paparazzo- Robo.to’s going to crash your next big party. It’s got a new feature called the Maker that lets you set up the hipper, cooler cousin of the photo booth. You and your friends can record yourselves all through out the night then access your little montage of mayhem the next day… Try it HERE: http://robo.to/welcome/maker ...and it’s easy as 1,2,3.1. Login to your Robo.to account… 2.  Download Adobe Air and the Maker App. Both are available on the Robo.to Downloads page and are light enough not to kill your computer.

  • Fashion Friday: Introducing Rent The Runway

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    In this economy, it can be arduous for a gal to find the perfect little black I-ain’t-so-innocent dress, the subtle this-is-getting-serious date dress, or the I-want-to-paint-the-town-red dress. More over, it’s near impossible to AFFORD the coveted creations by designers like Herve Leger or Diane Von Furstenberg. At least it was Rent The Runway came along. On Rent The Runway, you can browse a crazy cool assortment of designer dresses and rent the perfect one for 4 or 8 days with the click of a mouse. The rental ends up being $50 to $100 a pop (compared to ~ $2000 a pop retail…

  • Memphis Basketball Not So Bad After All?

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    When Dribble-Drive guru John Calipari high-tailed it to Kentucky, the jilted Memphis program was pretty much left for dead - even on this very site. The new coach was fresh-faced Josh Pastner, an assistant under Calipari, but a first-time head coach who had a passing resemblence to an almost-grown Bobby Brady, and was throwing around phrases like “underneath the radar,” “underdogs,” and “no expectations” - battle cry rhetoric if I’ve ever heard it… Josh Pastner, via CollegeHoopsVideo.com “One day, I’ll be the head coach of the…

  • Fashion Friday Game: Celebrity Fashion Collaborations

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    While Justin’s own fashion line William Rast continues to grow – as William Rast launched several new retail stores this month, left and right other celebrities are stretching their creative juices in fashion. Kate Moss has put Top Shop on the shopping map internationally, Kanye West snagged a sneaker project with Louis Vuitton, and Brangelina’s just announced they are doing a jewelry line with Asprey. Hell, even Lindsey Lohan tried really really hard to creatively direct Emanuel Ungaro. It has us guessing who is next to bring out their inner Project Runway and try their…

  • Coolio Has A Cookbook. Can You Dig It?

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Best news we’ve heard all day: Just when you were done asking “Whatever happened to Coolio,” Coolio reappears with a humor-filled book with “5 star meals at a 1 star price.” That’s right; it’s even recession friendly. 5 Top quotes from his book: 1. “I’m the ghetto Martha Stewart, the black Rachel Ray.” 2. “This dish ain’t just called Karate Meat because it’s got an Asian kick to it. It’s called Karate Meat because it will beat you up like a pigeon in prison.” 3. “Hell, when I was growing up, I…
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    Francesca Battistelli -

  • "It's Your Life" on Jon & Kate Plus 8 - New EP Release On Monday

    wbradmin
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:44 am
    Francesca's hit single “It’s Your Life” will be featured on Jon & Kate Plus 8 Monday, November 23. The complete song will be played during a significant and emotional scene recapping the entire TLC series. Check local listings for airtimes. You can hear Francesca’s “Story Behind the Song” by clicking here. Also on Monday, Francesca’s It’s Your Life EP will be released exclusively on iTunes, before releasing to other digital outlets on December 1. The five-song EP will give fans the opportunity to get Francesca’s most popular singles including “Free to Be Me” as well…

  • Story Behind "It's Your Life"

    wbradmin
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:04 am

  • One Last Featured Fan: Paige_Harris

    wbradmin
    13 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pm
    Congratulations Paige for being one of my featured fans! I'm so glad that the show was able to move and inspire you. Keep up the good work, and never forget that God loves you for who you are.

  • This Week's Featured Fan: He_is_the_light

    wbradmin
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:07 pm
    Congratulations Jessica, a.k.a He_is_the_light for being this week's featured fan! Keep on singing, dancing, and using your talents to tell others about our God. Thanks for all of your support!

  • My Paper Heart Search

    wbradmin
    3 Nov 2009 | 1:06 pm
    I've hidden 15 paper hearts all around my site. Can you find them all? If you think you can, click here and you may win a Paper Heart Merch Bundle and 15% off in the online merch store! Here's what you're looking for, but no, this one doesn't count...
 
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    Jake Owen - News

  • Jake's Opry Show Broadcasted on Myspace!

    10 Nov 2009 | 6:30 am
    On Nov. 14, 9 - 10 p.m. ET fans can view the live show featuring Opry member and country superstar Carrie Underwood, CMA new artist nominee Jake Owen, and more. The show will be hosted on MySpace Music in cooperation with Ustream. For more information, go to myspace.com/grandoleopry

  • Jake aims for CMA Awards

    8 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am
    Owen, whose rocking brand of country already has landed a handful of singles in the top 20, was named top new malevocalist in April at the Academy of Country Music Awards, and he's vying this week to be named best new act by the Country Music Association.Although the CMAs are considered more prestigious, the ACMs have grown in stature in the past decade, making both new-artist nominations significant for Owen, who launched his career in 2005."If I could pull off both of these, it would be an amazing feat. But just to be nominated at all is an awesome thing," says Owen, who's competing with…

  • Jake on E!

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:10 pm
    Tune in to E! News Entertainment tonight as Jake is featured in a segment that includes an interview and follows him as he gears up for this years CMA awards!Check him out at 11:30/10:30PM EST/CST and again at 3:30/2:30 AM EST/CSTFrom www.jakeowen.net

  • Jake's Music Fest Addition

    5 Nov 2009 | 11:20 am
    Vero Beach, Fla. The fourth annual Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation has added a Barbeque Luncheon to its schedule for this years Event taking place the weekend of December 11-12, 2009. Fish is teaming with childhood friend and Country music star Jake Owen, plus fellow tennis pro James Blake to provide a unique combination of tennis and music.The Event kicks off on December 11, 2009 with a Kids Tennis Clinic at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club and a Concert by Jake Owen at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center. The following day, December 12th,…

  • Fan Club Halloween Fun at Billy Bob's Texas

    30 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Fan Club Members that dress up for tomorrow's show are eligible to participate in a fun activity.. click on the link below to see what it's all about..http://jakeowen.net/forum/jakes_shows/51070From www.jakeowen.net
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    Rascal Flatts - News

  • ATTENTION: Rochester, NY date being rescheduled

    9 Nov 2009 | 10:45 am
    Everyone will receive an email confirmation regarding this news. Everyone will also receive a confirmation when the date is rescheduled.From www.rascalflatts.com

  • New Tour Date and Pre-Sale!

    3 Nov 2009 | 8:50 am
    TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Charleston, WV on January 23, 2010ALL ACCESS Pre-Sale for Charleston, WV will be held on Wednesday November 4, 2009 at 10AM CST.CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBERFrom www.rascalflatts.com

  • Rascal Flatts Nominated for People's Choice Awards!

    22 Oct 2009 | 12:25 pm
    Vote for Rascal Flatts on the People's Choice Awards for the 2010 Nominations. First round voting as already begun! Show your support and help bring home the award for Favorite Country Artist in 2010.From www.rascalflatts.com

  • AMA Nomiations! Let's Vote!

    13 Oct 2009 | 10:30 am
    You can start promoting the vote by doing the following:TWEET- Send out a twitter message to all of your twitter followers Remember to use @rascalflatts and ask your friends to retweet. Link to voting is here: http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/vote?vid=2955MySpace Bulletin- Send out a MySpace bulletin to all of your friends including the link to the voting page.Facebook- update your current status and let everyone know to vote for Rascal FlattsTEXT- Send out a text message to everyone in your phone book and let them know to voteFrom www.rascalflatts.com

  • Congrats! Nashville Music Awards

    9 Oct 2009 | 8:55 am
    2009 Nashville Music Award WinnersARTIST OF THE YEAR - Taylor Swift
BEST NEW ARTIST - Lady AntebellumSONG OF THE YEAR - "The Time of My Life Writer: Regie Hamm (performed by David Cook)NEXT BIG NASHVILLE AWARD (Emerging Artist) - Brooke WaggonerSONGWRITER OF THE YEAR - Liz RoseSONGWRITER-ARTIST OF THE YEAR - Taylor SwiftPOSTER / ALBUM ARTWORK / PACKAGING OF THE YEAR - Roy Orbison, The Soul Of Rock And Roll Boxed Set
By Latocki Team Creative INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR - Jack WhiteMUSIC VIDEO / FILM OF THE YEAR - Rascal Flatts, "Here Comes Goodbye" - Directed by Shaun SilvaMADE IN MUSIC…
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    The Official Jennifer Hudson Site: News + Blog

  • Vote for Jennifer for the People's Choice Awards!

    rmgtarek
    10 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am
    Voting is now open for the 2010 People's Choice Awards, and Jennifer has been nominated for Favorite R&B Artist! Head on over the the PCA Voting Page to cast your vote, and remember to tune in to the show on January 6th!

  • Jennifer Hudson Visits Her Hometown and Old High School

    sonyrw
    9 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pm
    Jennifer has been in Chicago lately, preparing for her upcoming Home For the Holidays TV special, airing in December on ABC! The special will follow Jennifer back to her roots, to her hometown, her church, and back to the high school music room where she told her teachers, “I’m going to be a famous singer.” A local ABC station in Chicago got some video of her hanging out in Chi-town and performing at her old high school for some lucky students. Check it out right here. read more

  • Jennifer Nominated for TWO Soul Train Awards

    sonyrw
    27 Oct 2009 | 12:23 pm
    After an eventful year, all of Jennifer’s hard work has paid off. She’s been nominated for not one but two awards at this year’s Soul Train Awards. One for Best R&B/Soul Artist Female and one Song of the Year Nomination for Spotlight. Tune into CENTRIC and BET to support Jennifer in a special simulcast of the awards on Nov. 29 at 9 p.m! read more

  • Introducing Jennifer's New Son David!

    rmgtarek
    9 Oct 2009 | 8:08 am
    Jennifer Hudson gave People Magazine an intimate look into her life with her new baby, David. Take a look at the great photo of them below! Jennifer also sat down with People to talk about being a new mother, read the full article here. read more

  • Backstage at VH1 Divas

    rmgtarek
    18 Sep 2009 | 3:25 pm
    And if you liked the performances below, be sure to tune in tonight as Extra catches up with Jennifer Hudson backstage at VH1 Divas! 7:00pm on NBC read more
 
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    DanoSongs Free Music Downloads

  • Creative Commons Rock - Free Royalty Free Instrumental Music

    danosongs
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:13 am
    pareeerica on flickr.com As The Crow Flies by Pareeerica Hi, this week my daughter made it a point to get me to see the movie “Where the Wild Things Are” with her. She particularly loves the sound track - she is always finding new bands and music before me on YouTube. Well the movie is incredibly emotional and dark - with James Gandolfini (aka Tony Soprano) delivering a poignant and explosive performance as the main Wild Thing named “Carol”. I love Gandolfini more and more. The directors took a simple children’s book and turned it into a story about growing up,…

  • New Age Music Royalty Free MP3 You Can Listen to or Download

    danosongs
    3 Nov 2009 | 12:36 pm
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/h-k-d/ Ghost Rider by Hartwig Koppdelaney Hi, I hope you had some fun for Halloween. I always dress up and this year I was Palpatine, the Dark Emperor of the Galactic Empire (that’s a Star Wars thing). It turns out he can easily be mistaken for the Grim Reaper. Oh well. Upcoming Online Radio Interview I want to let you know that Christina L. Ibbotson, author of the novel “Love Amid Chaos.” will be interviewing me on her ChrisCross Radio show on on Saturday, Nov 21, at 7 pm EST. You can call in to chat with us too. I’ll send exact details…

  • Free Drum N Bass DJ Remix MP3 Download - Creative Commons Licensed Music

    danosongs
    14 Oct 2009 | 10:23 pm
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahandiain / CC BY-ND 2.0 Hi! and I hope you are having a great week. Autumn has arrived here in New York and the leaves are turning. This is my favorite time of year and the fall always comes as a quiet surprise. I have been working on a drum and bass remix. I’m playing the music production DJ on this one by mixing dance loops and samples of some gritty reggae boy MCs. This has a  techno feel in some sections and then gets atmospheric at some points in the track. I’ll add the instrumental version to my collections on the home page eventually: Free…

  • Free Relaxation and Meditation MP3 Music Download for YouTube

    danosongs
    22 Sep 2009 | 8:27 am
    http://www.flickr.com/drs2biz/ / CC BY-ND 2.0 Hi, this week I was watching Sting’s new trailer for his CD ‘If On A Winter’s Night…” and I was overcome by the amount of “space” and “being” in the film and songs. These are terms that I got from Eckhart Tolle that explain why people tend to be drawn to certain people, places, art and music. I wrote previously about this and how these same ideas are what I tried to capture in the audio and lyrics for my vocal and acoustic guitar song “The World Will Break Apart” you can check out…

  • New Rock Instrumental Free Creative Commons Music to Use Royalty Free

    danosongs
    9 Sep 2009 | 9:27 am
    http://www.flickr.com/eschipul/ CC BY-SA 2.0 Hey, this week I put together a new rock instrumental song called “SunSpark” with electric and acoustic guitar, piano and organ. It has a kind of a melancholy, deep grainy sound that transitions unexpectedly a few times with some more sweeping synthesizer parts. Free Instrumental Mp3 Download: SunSpark.MP3 - Creative Commons Licensed - More Also I have been meaning to highlight some uses of my tracks from visitors that have contacted me about their projects. I love to hear from people. You can check out all these tunes on my home page:…
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    Sarah's Musical Kitchen

  • My Favorite Spot for Sunday Brunch

    sarahsellers
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pm
    Sundays are one of my favorite days of the week for two main reasons, sleeping in and late morning brunch. I usually make it at home but lately Matt and I have been on a mission to find the best brunch in Dallas. Ok, so we only tried out two restaurants, but I’ve tried many breakfast places in the past and I feel very confident in my new found favorite. A few weeks back we were eating at one of our favorite Mexican spots, Cyclone Anaya’s, when we saw their advertisement for Sunday brunch (their Lobster Enchiladas are AMAZING by the way). A few Sundays later we were back again. We…

  • Dinner for Two

    sarahsellers
    14 Nov 2009 | 11:12 pm
    I’m starting to finally get the hang out of building multiple meals using the same ingredients. For so long I’ve just made a list of meals to make, completely different from each other, purchased all of my groceries and ended up wasting most of the leftover ingredients. After re-evaluating how much money I was throwing in the garbage I’ve really tried to focus on pulling my meals together better. This weekend was the perfect time to put this new practice to use. Here are the results! Friday Night Dinner: White Pizzas with Arugula by Ina Garten This recipe was absolutely…

  • Creamy Farfalle with Turkey

    sarahsellers
    10 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pm
    In today’s economic times it’s important to save pennies any way that you can. While preparing my weekly menu I wanted to incorporate as many things from my pantry that I could. I have a tendency to LIVE at the grocery store. Nothing clears my mind like the aisles of a well stocked and diverse foodie heaven, but sometimes I can go a little overboard and tend to spend way too much. Here is what I like to call a pantry recipe, using ingredients that I already have on hand. *Disclaimer: I didn’t measure the ingredients so these will be estimated to the best of my ability Creamy…

  • Experimenting with Souffles

    sarahsellers
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am
    I first tried my hand at Souffles earlier this year and I must say, it wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be. Something about those beautifully puffed creations just made me nervous. But what better way to test my skills then with a Mexican Chocolate Souffle. I had been craving chocolate, more than usual, and I saw a show on the Food Network that used cayenne pepper in their chocolate sauce. This wasn’t a new concept to me, but one that I had never tried before and one I had to try really soon. I can’t remember the exact occasion, but it involved a night in with the hubby…

  • Pizza & Pasta Night to Soothe the Soul

    sarahsellers
    28 Oct 2009 | 8:55 pm
    Last week my husband and I spent a wonderful evening celebrating our wedding anniversary! I decided to utilize the new skills that I learned at Central Market’s “Italian Fresh Pasta” class, and make some Pasta with Pesto and homemade pizza. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the wonderful Kitchen Aid attachments that I used in the class, so just my trusty hands and rolling pin were the tools I had to work with. Since I already made the pasta dough in class there were just a few steps I had to take before the pasta was ready for the pot. 1. Take the dough out of the fridge…
 
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    bass music.

  • BUILD001 Is Here!!!

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am
    Right, well excited about this!  After years of wanting to get something like this started, but never feeling like the time was quite right, I've finally bitten the bullet and, in conjunction with Multiverse (home of the labels Tectonic, Kapsize, Earwax and Caravan), Build Recordings is go. The aim of the label is to focus on what has fundamentally always been the main things I find fascinating and exciting about dance music - interesting drums, and plenty of bass. So this will probably mean taking in things like the outer fringes of dubstep…

  • Free Tune: SBTRKT - Rekorda

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:52 pm
    Courtesy of Annie Mac, I find myself listening to this shuffling, groovy little number from the mysterious SBTRKT.  I don't know who this producer is, but I've got a feeling it's someone well known under a cunning new alias.  Anyway, this track is very 2-step, but it's got a wicked cheeky little bassline and clipped stabby chords and will probably find it's way into one or 2 of my sets.  And hopefully yours too - go and grab it!SBTRKT - Rekorda-----i.d. Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Dr Auratheft

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:45 am
    Just a quick blog to mention this guy, Siebe Thiessen aka the sometime Dr Auratheft.  He's a Dutch guy who specialises in doing mixes and podcasts of different world musics - from Tamil Hip Hop to Kuduro and Mento.  Not everything is up for archive on his blog, which is a real shame; there are a couple of great mixes that I've lost over the years and wouldn't mind again (must email him at some point) but have a sift through here and get educated, from obscure Sun Ra stuff to Cumbia and compilations of Marcus Garvey's stuff.  His blog is here and it would appear…

  • Classic Jungle mix

    18 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pm
    Jay Cunning dropped this mashup of classic jungle tracks.  32 tunes in one hour - now that's value for money.  You used to see loads of compilations of this stuff on CD - I don't know if you still do, but they can't sell all that well, since people are putting stuff like this up for free on the internet these days.Anyway, if you don't know your history - get to know.  This is actually a pretty well put together example of the genre of classic DnB mixes, and it's improved massively by the fact it doesn't have DJ Hype doing his one pedestrian scratch all over the top of it.

  • Bass Music Mix 9 - noyeahno

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:26 am
    Today we bring to you... Bass Music Mix 9, by noyeahno, of Rag & Bone Records. I had the pleasure of DJ-ing with noyeahno in Holland recently, and she played one of the most impressively varied sets I'd heard in a while.  It sounded top, so I had to ask her to do us a mix!  It was a cool night - we were supported by the mysterious Haitian voodoo DJ Balthazar Bootyface Killer (check it) and later noyeahno got us lost in the wrong hotel.  Mighty.  She also co-runs Rag & Bone records with Warlock, which has just released a 12" by Stagga -…
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    RELEVANT Magazine

  • Them Crooked Vultures

    17 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm
    The debut album from the supergroup is a throwback to old school rock n' roll. Some people see supergroups and ask, "why?" Record companies apparently see supergroups and ask, "why not?" Recently we've had projects like Tinted Windows, The Dead Weather, Monsters of Folk, Chickenfoot and Thom Yorke and Flea's blink-and-you'll-miss-it collaboration. Are musicians simply seeking extra cash flow in these recession-drained times? Tattoos don't grow on trees, after all. The latest weapon launched from the supergroup cannon is Them Crooked Vultures, a trio comprising Nirvana and…

  • Switchfoot, Hello Hurricane

    10 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pm
    Their 7th studio album is one of the best of the band's career. [Editor's note: Check out our interview with lead singer Jon Foreman] A storm is on the horizon and Switchfoot doesn’t care. With their seventh studio release, Hello Hurricane, they defiantly proclaim that “all your dead end fury is not enough, you can’t silence my love.” It has been three years since the last studio album from the boys from Southern California. In the meantime, lead singer Jon Foreman released 4 “seasonal EP’s” and a folk-pop side project with Nickel Creek’s Sean Watkins. With the long, mellow…

  • The Unexpected Journey of Switchfoot

    9 Nov 2009 | 9:25 pm
    The path to success has changed their music—and sharpened their focus. [Editor's note: Check out our review of Hello Hurricane “A cynic is just someone with a broken heart,” Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman says with the certainty of a motto. “Things tear you apart, and the easiest response is to tear something else down.” It’s a sentiment that sums up both his dismissal of and empathy toward those critics who would belittle him and his band. Foreman is an enigma. Sitting on the floor of his band’s trailer before a concert, he’s friendly and eager to talk, but cautious ...

  • Julian Casablancas, Phrazes for the Young

    3 Nov 2009 | 3:41 pm
    The first album from the Strokes' frontman is a mixed bag. Out of the rock dark ages that was the 90’s, the Strokes, alongside the White Stripes, were a beacon of light at the beginning of the new decade, bringing back the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll and ushering in a decade that would not only see musicians return to their roots, but would also bring a whole new level of eclecticism to the music world. The Strokes had the pop sensibility and simplicity of early rock ‘n’ rollers but held the rebellious attitude of the 70’s New York punk scene, reviving two great times in rock ‘n’…

  • Innovate or Die. Seriously.

    28 Oct 2009 | 11:25 am
    Music has been a part of culture, more specifically American culture, since its inception. Whether it's a flute and drums playing a marching tune or the invention of the phonograph transforming parlors everywhere, Americans have always had music integrated into their lives. Yet in recent years, the recording industry has been knocked back on its heels. In 2007, a Rolling Stone article entitled "The Record Industry’s Decline" had one senior music-industry source predict, "Here we have a business that's dying. There won't be any major labels pretty soon." Two years later,…
 
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    1960s Psychedelic Hippie Culture and Music

  • These Candles Are For Lennon

    Dr Robert Muller
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:15 pm
    By Krystal Bennion John Lennon would have turned 69 years old this week. That is, if he was not shot dead by a demented fan. In commemoration of his birthday, Julian Lennon, John's son, together with Liverpool Lord Mayor Mike Storey, organized a candle lighting campaign. This drive not only symbolizes the ex-Beatle's birthday but more on the promotion of humanitarian issues. It can be remembered that Lennon's career started in 1960s while he was performing in clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg. For three years, the then five-member group Beatles slowly carved its name in the music scene. The five…

  • The Sixties - The Greatest Music Decade

    Dr Robert Muller
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:38 am
    By Ray Weber Rock and roll was big in the fifties but it was really defined in the 60s when some of the greatest rock bands in history emerged. These artists continue to influence the direction and style of music today. They were frequently intoxicated and many died young as a result, but during the 60s, we found more music legends than possibly any other decade. The sixties bands included every genre of music from hard rock to soul, bubblegum rock to beach music, Motown to rockabilly. This was the generation that included such diverse popular music groups as The Four Seasons and The Rolling…

  • The Ash Grove - Mick Jagger Gets the Blues

    Dr Robert Muller
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:35 am
    By Chris L Morton In his Ash Grove recording, guitarist Dave Alvin laments the loss of a favorite Los Angeles club, a venue that should be on the National Register of Historic Places. It would have to be in an urn, however, the club burned not once, but three times. Ed Pearl (an uncle of Spirit's Randy California) founded the 250-seat Ash Grove in 1958. "I started with the perfect show," says Pearl. "Brownie McGhee, Guy Carawan ... McGhee was the Southern folk-bluesman who, at the time, hadn't quite yet formed his famous alliance with harmonica partner Sonny Terry; Carawan is best known for…

  • Paul McCartney and Wings Lullabyes

    Dr Robert Muller
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:31 am
    By Robert DeLuca When you think of Paul McCartney, you think love songs or The Beatles and now you can think Lullabyes. Yes, Sir Paul (as the Brits like to call him) can now put your little ones to sleep with lullabyes. After 10 years of being the bass player of the biggest band in history The Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney is now going on his 39th year as a very successful solo artist. I know, I know ... you're saying "Hey man, Wings was a band". But c'mon ... does anyone NOT consider them Paul McCartney's back up band? Although, I have to admit that the "Wings" era, I thought, was the best…

  • Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Two Sides of the Same Coin?

    Dr Robert Muller
    13 Nov 2009 | 10:54 pm
    By Martin Fister Martin Luther King and Malcolm X are two tremendous figures in the civil rights movement. Based on some of their famous sayings, such as Martin's "Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that," and Malcolm's "Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery," you might believe the two men to be on complete extremes. However, both men actually had very similar policies in the end, as I'd like to show you. So, Martin Luther King's an easy one. As the quote says, he believed in peaceful resistance a la…
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    Pop Drunk - Music

  • Peter Kay Is Proud Of His Children In Need Song

    michael
    22 Nov 2009 | 4:32 am
    Peter Kay has declared that he is proud of his Children In Need charity single. In the song he performs as his alter-ego Big Chris from the show Roary The Race Car (nope, I haven't heard of it either) and teams up with over 100 other characters from children's TV shows from the past and present to sing a song which is basically a "megamix" of other songs including "Jai Ho", "Never Forget" and "Hey Jude". read more

  • Relapse 2 Release Date Moved to 2010

    supermcfly
    22 Nov 2009 | 1:25 am
    This year was supposed to be Eminem's big comeback year but things have been very quiet. Relapse was released about eight months ago and the follow-up, Relapse 2, was supposed to be released this month. As expected, Eminem announced that the album will now be released some time in 2010. This is the usual story with rap and hip-hop albums these days, which is really starting to piss people off. Seriously, when was the last time an album from one of the big rappers was released on time? read more

  • Peter Kay's Children In Need 2009 Video

    michael
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am
    This year's Children In Need charity single has finally been unveiled. It apparently took a staggering 2 years to make. It features Peter Kay and a lot of other names that you might recognise: read more

  • Morrissey Has Fan Thrown Out Of Gig

    michael
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:51 am
    Morrissey told an audience member to fuck himself before having him ejected from a gig in Hamburg this past Tuesday. The fan had apparently been heckling the singer and Morrissey didn't stand for it and got the man ejected from the gig. NME says that Morrissey was joking to the audience that "hamburgers" should be called "hamburgists" when the supporter shouted "f**k you" at him. Morrissey was quoted as saying to the fan: "Go. We don't need you, we don't need you... And you can f**k yourself." read more

  • Download Festival 2010 Dates Announced

    michael
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:40 am
    The dates for 2010's Download Festival have been announced. The event will span the weekend of June 11-13. This event will mark the 30th year the festival has been hosted at Donnington Park in Leicestershire. No further details have been announced but it is expected that a few band names will be added to the currently empty lineup pretty soon. Last year's event was hosted by Slipknot, Faith No More and Def Leppard.
 
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