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Michael Jackson Left 'Endless' Supply Of Unreleased Music

2 Jul 2009 | 4:39 am

Michael Jackson had a mountain of unreleased recordings in the vault when he died — music that is almost certain to be packaged and repackaged for his fans in the years to come.
Michael Jackson Funeral Date Set, Mystery Deepens

2 Jul 2009 | 4:12 am

The Michael Jackson funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Sources said AEG Live, which owns the arena and the adjacent Nokia Theatre, will use both facilities and the surrounding plaza.
Aerosmith's Joe Perry Turns To Twitter Fans For Solo Album Title

2 Jul 2009 | 3:48 am

Aerosmith's next album might be "on the bench, in pieces," waiting for the group to resume recording after it finishes touring in mid-September, but guitarist Joe Perry's next solo album is just about ready to go.
Alice In Chains Reunion 'Gives Way' To New Album, Tour

2 Jul 2009 | 3:37 am

Armed with its first album in nearly 14 years, Alice in Chains singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney tell Billboard.com the band's new album "Black Gives Way To Blue," which is due out September 29 on Virgin/EMI, doesn't stray too far from the Seattle band's influential catalog.
Federal Drug Agents Join Michael Jackson Investigation

2 Jul 2009 | 2:07 am

The circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death have become a federal issue, with the Drug Enforcement Administration asked to help police take a look at the pop star's doctors and possible drug use.

Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily
Random Notes & The Week’s Best Live Shots: U2, Van Halen, More

Rolling Stone

2 Jul 2009 | 4:44 pm

Photo courtesy of EVH & JVH via High Profile Media Eddie Van Halen tied the knot again this week, marrying Janie Liszewski, who walked down to Van Halen’s “When It’s Love” performed by the Sonus Quartet. A familiar reverend (Alex Van Halen) performed the ceremony, and Van Halen bassist (and son) Wolfgang gave his dad away. Mariah Carey also got dressed up this week — as a man — to shoot her video for new single “Obsessed,” and Jamie Foxx donned his best Michael Jackson jacket while performing an homage to the King of Pop during the BET…
Rolling Stone’s Top Stories

Rolling Stone

2 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pm

• Watch Jackson at His Final Rehearsals • Jackson Memorial Proposed for July 7th • Drake Debuts Kanye-Directed Video • What Should Happen to Neverland Ranch? • DEA Joins Jackson Investigation • Reznor Honored For Helping Fan • Foo Fighters to Rock D.C. July 4th Bash • Play: Moby’s Track by Track Guide • New Music Report: Regina Spektor • Obama Calls Jackson “One of Our Greatest” • Film Featuring Jack White Goes to Comic-Con • Rihanna Moonlights as Tattoo Artist • Steve Howe Talks Yes/Asia Tour…
Inside the Rock Hall’s Woodstock 40th Anniversary Exhibit

Rolling Stone

2 Jul 2009 | 4:16 pm

As the August anniversary of Woodstock approaches, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland is taking a look back at rock’s historic fest in a new exhibit that opens tomorrow called “Woodstock: The 40th Anniversary.” Go behind the scenes with curator Howard Kramer as he outlines some of its highlights — like the vest fest co-producer Michael Lang wore all three days of peace, love and rock & roll as well as the documents listing who was playing and how much they were paid. The exhibit, which runs through late November, also includes a press…
New Music Report: Regina Spektor

Rolling Stone

2 Jul 2009 | 3:39 pm

The New Music Report’s Christian Rock! kicks off this week with Regina Spektor, who scored her highest chart debut with her new third album, Far. The New Yorker via Moscow is a classically trained pianist as well as an appealing weirdo, like Fiona Apple and Bjürk combined, says Christian Hoard. Her vocal hiccups (there’s even a dolphin impression on the record) can be indulgent, but she has pop songwriting gifts. Spektor’s confessionals grab you by the lapels without getting maudlin or overly emotional. Hoard says Far is a brightly produced album, but it’s also…
Rihanna Moonlights As Tattoo Artist, Angers Health Dept.

Daniel Kreps

2 Jul 2009 | 3:06 pm

Photo: snitcherdesk.com/Splash News Rihanna’s love of tattoos is no secret, as it seems like every time the “Umbrella” singer is photographed, she’s sporting new ink somewhere. According to MTV, RiRi took her painful hobby to a new extreme yesterday at New York tattoo parlor East Side Ink, trying her hand at being a tattoo artist by inscribing the letter “R” into the bodies of the parlor staff. MTV says Rihanna initially came in to get lessons from her personal tattoo artist BangBang, but the student soon became the teacher when Rihanna tattooed BangBang…

ETonline - Music
Just In: Michael Jackson Rehearsal Footage

2 Jul 2009 | 12:25 pm

ET has the latest... ET has just obtained the footage from one of Michael Jackson's final rehearsals, shot just two days before his death on June 23. The one minute and forty two second video shows the late singer wearing black pants, red shirt, gray blazer and red lipstick while performing his song "They Don't Really Care About Us" live. He appears strong and when he finishes the song he is all smiles.
Diane Dimond on Jermaine Jackson's Emotional Good-bye

2 Jul 2009 | 12:23 pm

Investigative journalist Diane Dimond, who has covered the King of Pop since 1993, talks to ET about the new details in the Michael Jackson investigation and Jermaine Jackson's farewell interview. The public will be able to pay its respects to Michael at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday at 10 a.m. This is where Michael spent some of his last hours, on stage rehearsing for his London comeback. But before MJ is laid to rest, reports of his life continue. In today's New York Post, Linda Stasi wrote a scathing column about Michael.
Lost Photos of Michael Jackson

2 Jul 2009 | 12:15 pm

ET is looking back at the life of the King of Pop Michael Jackson. In these photos, Michael is seen with loved ones at his grandmother's funeral in 1990. The photos were taken at the Jackson family burial plot at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Michael Jackson's Former Bodyguard's Explosive Drug and Love Claims

2 Jul 2009 | 9:43 am

Matt Fiddes, a former bodyguard of Michael Jackson, is opening up in new video footage about what he experienced when he worked with the King of Pop, and hints that Michael may have been in a relationship with a woman. Fiddes speaks in the video at length about things he witnessed with Jackson associate and renowned paranormalist Uri Geller. "Uri confiscated injection equipment from his room and whisked it away, and Uri would scream intensely at Michael to stop doing this," Fiddes says. Fiddes tells the interviewer that one morning "[Michael] was hard to wake." "We…
Details From Michael Jackson's 'This is It' Tour

2 Jul 2009 | 9:30 am

ET has the latest... ET is with the creators of Michael Jackson's "This is It" show. Our Thea Andrews is with the key creative staff for Michael Jackson's "This is It" show, including co-creator and director Kenny Ortega, Travis Payne, Associate Director & Choreographer and Randy Phillips, President & CEO, AEG Live. Keep checking ETonline for their interviews and to read what they have to say about the show that never was.

Paste Magazine
Salute Your Shorts: Why We Fight

2 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pm

Salute Your Shorts is a weekly column that looks at short films, music videos, commercials or any other short form visual media that generally gets ignored.Perhaps it's no surprise that the greatest patriotic films ever made about the United States were also made by the United States…and I’m not talking about how Michael Bay somehow convinces the army to help him make movies time and time again. During World War II, and also slightly before we actually entered the war, a number of Hollywood directors entered various branches of the military to make films supporting the war effort.
Liam Finn and Eliza-Jane Barnes to Release Champagne in Seashells EP

2 Jul 2009 | 1:40 pm

With all the instruments he plays, it seems the only conceivable thing Liam Finn could add to his sonic arrangements would be another artist altogether. After a busy year of touring on the release of his stellar debut, I'll Be Lightning, Finn has done just that: his Champagne in Seashells EP, recorded with Australian folkie Eliza-Jane Barnes, drops Sept. 1.
Watch the Trailer for Steven Soderbergh's The Informant!

2 Jul 2009 | 1:25 pm

For those of us still smarting over the cancellation of Moneyball, Steven Soderbergh’s The Informant! may be the last chance we get to see the director in big-budget mode for a while. A comedy about a business executive who decides to turn in his own company, kind of, the movie is based on actual events and reunites Soderbergh with frequent collaborator Matt Damon.
Thom Yorke, Michael Stipe, The National, Frank Black, Many More Unite for Mark Mulcahy Tribute

2 Jul 2009 | 12:50 pm

They say it takes a village to raise a child. But in this case, it takes about 40 musicians to help raise two children. In September 2008, the wife of former Miracle Legion frontman Mark Mulcahy passed away suddenly. Various members of the musical community have come together to record Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy, the proceeds of which will help Mulcahy continue his career while raising his three-year-old twin daughters.
Public Enemies

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

Release Date: July 1 Director: Michael Mann Writers: Ronan Bennett and Michael Mann & Ann Biderman Starring: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard Cinematographer: Dante Spinotti Studio/Run Time: Universal Pictures, 140 mins. 20th Century gangsters through a 21st Century lens Early reviewers are shrugging their shoulders at the new Michael Mann, Johnny Depp, Christian Bale film, Public Enemies, but it’s miles better than Terminator Salvation or any other gun-blazing film you could pick at random from the first half of the summer crop. It’s more entertaining, more…

Altsounds
Dappled Cities announce new album!

Matt D

2 Jul 2009 | 9:45 am

When you listen to Dappled Cities you actually see things. Vivid colours, strange animals, story-book characters. It’s as if a world that you didn’t know existed, and all it’s possibilities, is now within your grasp. Dappled Cities can take you there, as one respected reviewer put it, Quote: ”by weaving between grandiose indie-rock, oddly bent pop and big-emotion, big-gesture music that seems refracted through a vaguely hallucinogenic mirror." After 2 years of ludicrously intense international touring and songwriting, Dappled Cities prepare for the release of their 3rd album, the…
New Adam Freeland/Peter Hook project perform in New York this weekend

Matt D

2 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am

GIRLS & BOYS W I T H A D A M F R E E L A N D and P E T E R H O O K (New Order DJ Set) This Friday at Webster Hall Grammy nominated Adam Freeland celebrates the release of his latest full length (Marine Parade) - an exciting blend of electronica and shoegaze-rock that has been internationally acclaimed. Cruising through New York City on his North American tour, Adam Freeland shares some of his trademark electro-beats at the tables this Friday at Webster Hall for a very special DJ set. Free download of"Under Control" MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery…
THE HORSE'S HA PLAY FIRST OF SEVERAL MINI-TOURS FOR NEW ALBUM

Matt D

2 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am

The Horse's Ha will be playing the first of several mini-tours this summer in support of their genre-bending debut album, Of The Cathmawr Yards, out now on Hidden Agenda. Featuring stellar performers from Chicago's rock and jazz communities; Freakwater and Eleventh Dream Day's Janet Beveridge Bean (vocals, melodica and mandola), The Zincs' James Elkington (vocals and acoustic guitar) and jazz rhythm section Nick Macri (double bass) and Charles Rumback (drums), The Horse's Ha blend an all-acoustic instrumentation with sweetly harmonizing vocals that belie the group's darkly haunting songs. The…
Green Day announce more Australia and New Zealand shows after inital shows sell out!

Matt D

2 Jul 2009 | 8:48 am

GREEN DAY SHOWS SELL OUT IN BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE NEW SHOWS ADDED TO MEET DEMAND! Green Day fans have shown their devotion to the legendary rock band snapping up tickets to see Green Day this December, with tickets selling out in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in less than half an hour. Second shows have been added for each city and will go on sale at 10AM TODAY from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au. Another show was added for Auckland straight away this morning at the Vector Arena! GREEN DAY 21st Century Breakdown Tour - December 2009 visit The Frontier Touring Company -…
Four Year Strong - Explains It All [Album]

altsounds

2 Jul 2009 | 7:26 am

Four Year Strong are currently writing their new album so it came as a huge surprise to me when I received what appeared to be the new Four Year Strong album in the mail for review. What? Hopefully you are as confused as I was. So I put the record on and set to find out what was happening here. Turns out that during the process of putting a song together for the Pop Goes Punk II album, Four Year Strong had a lot of difficulty actually pinpointing one song to cover as they realized there was a shed load of songs from the 90s that they wanted to have fun covering as it reminded them of all the…

Kings of A&R
The Mainland

koar

2 Jul 2009 | 9:15 am

Check out The Mainland who hails from California. For fans of Jack’s Mannequin, The Fray, and Keane. Our favorite tracks are Breaking Down and I Can Change. The band has upcoming shows in northern and southern California and a performance at the Knitting Factor in Hollywood on August 5th. Contact: mainlandmusic@hotmail.com
King of Pop is King of the Charts

koar

1 Jul 2009 | 8:00 pm

Michael Jackson tops the Billboard Comprehensive Album Chart. This chart contains the biggest selling albums in the United States regardless of the product’s age or method of sales. Numbers Ones TW (107,808) LW (4,417) Total 1,932,838 Essential Michael Jackson TW (102,023) LW (1,986) Total 543,057 Thriller TW (101,042) LW (277) Total 4,588,925 Off The Wall TW (32,552) LW (73) Total 1,589 Jackson sold 500,000 physical albums this week. Digital Tracks – Michael Jackson Thriller TW (167,444) Man In The Mirror TW (164,642) Way You Make Me Feel (136,330) Beat It (133,818) Don’t…
Death On Two Wheels

koar

30 Jun 2009 | 12:33 am

Atlanta act Death On Two Wheels has become a Kings favorite and could be on the same trail as Kings of Leon. Check out the tracks How Love Is Made and Take It Away. The band has a string of shows in the south. Contact: smartin@spectaclegroup.com
Poema

koar

28 Jun 2009 | 8:05 pm

New Mexico based acoustic/ pop duo Poema just signed to Tooth and Nail Records. They are the 50th most popular unsigned acoustic band on MySpace, and are the number one most popular acoustic band in New Mexico. The band has upcoming Cornerstone Dates. Go listen to the track Blue Sweater. Contact: bcmclane@aol.com
John Garrison

koar

26 Jun 2009 | 10:15 am

Following the break-up of Budapest in 2006, John Garrison moved to New York City and immersed himself in the city’s music scene in search of a new sound. He recorded a solo album on his own label then left for 15 months to tour with James Blunt as well as playing bass for Leona Lewis and Gary Barlow. While on tour he wrote this album and recorded it with grammy winning producer Matt Shane ( Dashboard Confessional, Rosanne Cash, The Wreckers, Elvis Costello). He is showcasing songs from the new album for labels in London at Monto Water Rats on July 2nd and will be playing in NYC in August.

Gruvr.com: Band Tours
Down: tour map of 34 concerts w ticket sources

2 Jul 2009 | 5:47 pm

Map of Down's 34 upcoming shows sends alerts about concerts nearest you and finds best deals on tickets. Mentioned 47 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 113022 myspace fans
Heart: tour map of 29 concerts w ticket sources

2 Jul 2009 | 5:43 pm

Map of Heart's 29 upcoming shows sends alerts about concerts nearest you and finds best deals on tickets. Mentioned 15 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 66339 myspace fans
NORTH: tour map of 12 concerts

2 Jul 2009 | 5:40 pm

Map of NORTH's 12 upcoming shows sends alerts about concerts nearest you and finds best deals on tickets. Mentioned 12 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 21669 myspace fans
THRILLER: tour map of 142 concerts w ticket sources

2 Jul 2009 | 5:37 pm

Map of THRILLER's 142 upcoming shows sends alerts about concerts nearest you and finds best deals on tickets. Mentioned 7 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 27402 myspace fans
Adam: tour map of 21 concerts

2 Jul 2009 | 5:33 pm

Map of Adam's 21 upcoming shows sends alerts about concerts nearest you and finds best deals on tickets. Mentioned 6 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 36132 myspace fans

Indie Music Tech
Wax MP3: A New Project from Lucas Gonze

Indie Music, Inc.

26 Jun 2009 | 5:50 am

Lucas Gonze, creator of Webjay and the XSPF open audio playlist format has released his latest project, Wax MP3, a super fast and minimalist browser-based radio station for music on the open web. Here's a screenshot: Presently, it only pulls Creative Commons music from Magnatune, but I have a feeling other providers will follow. Here's what Lucas had to say from an email I sent him:On your site, you say "We build web music players for business." What does that mean? I work with companies that are hosting free streams in order to drive business goals. If there's a band that's all about…
R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Indie Music, Inc.

25 Jun 2009 | 6:08 pm
NECODO's Open Platform for Selling Digital Music

Indie Music, Inc.

24 Jun 2009 | 8:29 pm

While the old digital music store is still around, NECODO is now focused on developing an open platform for record labels, digital distributors, online retailers and artists to sell their music. Essentially, they're building a customizable commerce platform for the music industry. Looks like it's a beta offering so I'm just going to provide a quick overview below. For more information, go here. catalog management via a simplified and easy-to-use CMS online wizard to quickly and easily create operational stores for single releases, your entire catalog, and/or one of your artists wholesale…
Ian Rogers' Keynote Interview from NARM 2009

Indie Music, Inc.

22 Jun 2009 | 5:40 am

Ian Rogers of Topspin gave an insightful keynote interview on the music industry at NARM about two weeks ago that's not to be missed:
Techdirt Founder Mike Masnick's Presentation on the State of the Music Industry

Indie Music, Inc.

22 Jun 2009 | 2:57 am

Techdirt founder Mike Masnick's latest must see presentation on the state of the music industry, which he gave at NARM a couple of weeks ago is now available: If you've never had a chance to see Mike's presentation on Serving your Fans, the Trent Reznor Case Study, you should take the time here as well.

MSN Video: What's Hot > Most Watched > Music
Johnny Cash Is Dead and His House Burned Down

25 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

JohnnyCashIsDeadandHisHouseBurnedDown.com
'Come Monday Night (from 'God Help the Girl')' by God Help the Girl (Stuart Murdoch)

26 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Artist: God Help the Girl | Album: God Help the Girl | Label: Matador
'You Belong With Me' by Taylor Swift

14 May 2009 | 12:00 am

Artist: Taylor Swift | Album: Fearless | Label: Big Machine
'Queen Bee' by Neil Halstead

3 Sep 2008 | 12:00 am

Artist: Neil Halstead | Album: Oh! Mighty Engine | Label: Brushfire
'Lollipop' by Lil Wayne ft. Static

17 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Artist: Lil Wayne | Album: | Label: Universal

Idolator: Music News, Reviews, And Gossip
What Have You Done With Your CD Library? (If You’ve Done Anything With It?)

Maura

2 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

One of our wonderful commenters posed this question in the wake of finding out that people were actually plunking down money for digital copies of Michael Jackson albums: What are people doing with their CD libraries these days–keeping them, transitioning over to digital storage, shifting to vinyl, or giving up on the whole idea of “owning” music altogether and switching over to a streaming service? It’s an interesting question for me at this precise moment, because I’m actually apart from my physical-music library and am relying on a hard drive of stuff to take…
Whitney Houston And Eminem Want You To Celebrate The United States’ Independence With Them

Maura

2 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pm

Two items that have been dumped into the news cycle right before the holiday weekend here in the States really kicks in: Eminem’s video for “Beautiful” and Whitney Houston’s new single “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.” Feel free to post your first impressions here; I just wanted to make sure that they got mentioned before I skedaddled.
Britney Spears Goes To See A Man About A Horse

Maura

2 Jul 2009 | 1:15 pm

After leaking online yesterday in such poor-quality forms I found myself longing for the VHS era, Britney Spears’ clip for the Blackout holdover “Radar” has been officially released. In it, Britney gets all classed up, playing a woman beholden to a Richie Rich type who apparently isn’t as sexy as one of the dudes in the polo match that she’s watching. The whole clip is kind of–for lack of a better word–dainty when thrown into the context of this track, but perhaps Brit Brit saw Pretty Woman right before going into the pitch meeting, and the ideas…
The Cutout Bin: Everybody Has Something Funny To Say These Days

Maura

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pm

In order to celebrate America, Idolator will be taking tomorrow off. But before we close things out, here are a few stories we missed during this verifiably insane week: • Hey, look! An entire AP story speculating about who might fill London’s O2 Arena in the wake of Michael Jackson’s death that includes a) some Sun-sourced speculation about an ABBA reunion and b) the following fan reasoning for why Whitney Houston should perform instead: “”because they suffer the same pain and deal with the same demons: drugs.” Ay yi yi. [AP] • To continue Great Moments In…
2 Jul 2009 | 11:45 am

Maura

2 Jul 2009 | 11:45 am

Rihanna, perhaps looking to turn her fandom for body art into a sideline career, got a lesson in inking others at a New York tattoo parlor last night. [PopWrap]

Kerrang! Radio - Music News
TGI returns to Brum

1 Jul 2009 | 11:27 am

After closing because of fire...
K Award nominations

1 Jul 2009 | 5:31 am

Slipknot and Metallica lead the way
Glastonbury

22 Jun 2009 | 7:57 am

Victim of crime???
single mum

19 Jun 2009 | 8:01 am

faces $2million fine for filesharing 29 songs
single mum

19 Jun 2009 | 8:01 am

faces $2million fine for filesharing 29 songs

NYT > Music
Classical Music/Opera Listings

2 Jul 2009 | 4:04 pm

CLASSICAL.
With Agreement Near on Service for Jackson, Custody Battle Looms

By JONATHAN D. GLATER and LIZ ROBBINS

2 Jul 2009 | 3:56 pm

Michael Jackson’s family faced a potential custody battle with the mother of two of his children.
Keep the Music, Add the Views

By BEN SISARIO

2 Jul 2009 | 3:36 pm

Thanks to the ingenuity and one-upmanship of local concert promoters, yet more concerts are turning up in the most unusual and amazing places.
Jazz Listings

By NATE CHINEN

2 Jul 2009 | 3:16 pm

JAZZ.
Music: Torture-Free but Still a Rock Star

By DAVID CARR

2 Jul 2009 | 2:49 pm

Jeff Tweedy has led Wilco to new success and has found himself a piece of normality too.

Indie Music News
Alastair Greene Band\\\'s Dizzy Fall

The mixture of blues and rock n' roll music!
The Grumpy Interview

The Grumpy has achieved numerous recognitions for their musical abilities both in playing and composing their music. Frontman vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Cameron Carbrey took his skills into his own hands and thus created The Grumpy and has never looked back. When he created and play the original music score for "Van Gogh: How Can We Make Our Pictures Speak," (Doniel Soto) a modern take with the impression of the painter's life and wound up going off Broadway with the project. After work shopping the show at California's University to which he was still in high school. But that's…
Bone Gnawer Feastful Interview

Bone Gnawer is an extreme act to follow when it comes to their absolute specialty of death metal music. Indeed this music genre has been around for some time now and over a dozen bands have gone through making the style all their own and this time its Bone Gnawer's turn. They combine horror, gore, blood, sex, minus the usual rock n' roll formula and dish out a combination so amazing you won't believe your ears. "Feast Of Flesh," is their debut LP that has been sweeping the death metal scene around the world grasping a hold of anything and everything it?s in path. Vocalist Kam Lee…
Media in Life

Social And Technological Set Back of 50 Years? The Consequences of DTV
STOFMA aka Star Off Machine

Let rock n roll music invade your world!

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Dude plays all parts of Boston's Foreplay/Long Time

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2 Jul 2009 | 4:06 pm

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Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea play Mozart

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2 Jul 2009 | 11:37 am

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2 Jul 2009 | 11:34 am

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Hollywood Reporter
LAPD under scrutiny in Jackson death

2 Jul 2009 | 3:24 am

The investigation of Michael Jackson's death is widening as questions intensify about the drugs he took, the doctors who provided them and the actions of police.
Video: Jackson rehearsal

2 Jul 2009 | 12:58 am

Watch video of Michael Jackson preparing for his London concerts at Staples Center two days before his death.
Michael Jackson's will cuts out ex-wife

1 Jul 2009 | 9:54 am

Michael Jackson's 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe.
The 'King of Pop' album charts

1 Jul 2009 | 9:40 am

"Number Ones," "The Essential Michael Jackson," "Thriller" and "Off the Wall" lead Billboard's Top Pop Catalog Albums chart.
Jackson story just getting started

1 Jul 2009 | 7:06 am

Things keep getting curiouser and curiouser in and around the Michael Jackson "case." Even before a proper burial the death is morphing from a personal tragedy into a series of titillating tell-alls or testy tussles.

Unreality Shout - Music
JLS

amy_loves_jls_xXx

26 Jun 2009 | 8:17 am

omg ii love JLS to biits!! && Beat Again is soo good!! who agrees?? xXx
Thug Story...Taylor Swift is actually pretty witty!

RandomEnigma

22 Jun 2009 | 3:50 pm

Yes, you may love her or hate her but Taylor Swift has teamed up with T-Pain to record a hilarious parody of her hit single Thug Story. I think the video shows that the girl doesn't take herself seriously and while some of her songs are a little needy and desperate, I still think she's one of the brightest musical stars to come out of the US in a long time. Basically, in short, I wanna marry her! But enjoy the video!
N-Dubz: 'Wouldn't You' Single And Video Review

RandomEnigma

19 Jun 2009 | 12:31 pm

This review has been written on request from thespiritwarrior of the BBC Chart Blog. Enjoy! Song: Wouldn't You Artist: N-Dubz Album: Uncle B Release Date: 29 May 2009 (IRE), 1 June 2009 (UK) Genre: British hip hop, R&B Peak Position: TBA (IRE), 64 (UK) SONG REVIEW: They may have recently topped both the UK and Irish Singles Chart alongside 'Prince Of Grime' Tinchy Stryder recently but N-Dubz as a whole have yet to achieve that all important breakthrough hit. Despite gaining legions of fans (including myself), releasing seven singles and setting forth the poppy…
Take That - Said It All - Single Review

Gerard McGarry

17 Jun 2009 | 3:23 pm

Yet another Take That single is winging its way into the charts. In celebration of Said It All, here's is my six-point review of the single: Gary Barlow's yelping falsetto is fast becoming one of the most overused devices in pop music today. Yes, more than autotune. It seems that every song Take That do these days is riddled with his bleating falsetto, which does not make up for the lack of emotion in his voice. Mark Owen's voice sounds increasingly feeble - not just on this track, but when they performed on Jonathan Ross the other week. His little piece at the end of the song sounds like a…
Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers - Single Review

Gerard McGarry

17 Jun 2009 | 1:57 pm

Dizzee Rascal's Bonkers is going to be anthem for a new generation of crazy bitches. You know the kind - the waaay too drunk loud girls at the club with their fingers pointed skyward as this starts to play. "Bonkerrrrrssss!!!!" they'll shriek at each other before bopping around to this. Boobs will fall out of dresses due to vigorous dancing. The runt of the pack will probably vomit all over the floor when it all ends. The point is, whereever boisterous girls go to par-tay, this song will go with them. None of this is a criticism, because Dizzee has managed to cram a ton of urban goodness into…

Stereogum
Stereogum's Independents Day Party Mix

Stereogum

2 Jul 2009 | 3:04 pm

You guys. America is so great! It's basically The Very Best (Featuring Ezra Koenig). Can you name another country that has a holiday where the sole intention is to celebrate the contribution independent record labels have made on the shape of pop music? Pretty much only the USA. These colors don't run too much. "Don't tread on me" - James Hetfield. To help with your civic duty of taking stock of the past year in MP3s, we've assembled a mix of the sunnier side of 2009's highlights. As always, these tracks are totally free, just like America. This weekend isn't just about celebrating music,…
Department Of Eagles Sell Us Brad Pitt's Strength In Japan

Stereogum

2 Jul 2009 | 1:47 pm

All of that is true. Also true: With the current expansive fawning over Grizzly Bear it could be easy to temporarily forget about Dan Rossen's Department Of Eagles. It gets more difficult, though, when In Ear Park's title track is soundtracking Soft Bank commercials featuring Brad Pitt and a sensitive sumo wrestler. It gets slightly easier again when you find out the commercial's only airing in Japan, but more people watch YouTube than television (unsubstantiated claim), so that's not a legit hurdle. Anyone care to interpret?Continue reading Department Of Eagles Sell Us Brad Pitt's Strength…
New To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie - "In Peoples' Homes"

Stereogum

2 Jul 2009 | 1:06 pm
New Girls - "Solitude"

Stereogum

2 Jul 2009 | 11:45 am

Girls' pretty up-all-night video for "Hellhole Ratrace" captured the song's romantic somnambulance perfectly. The harmonica-lined "Solitude," which shows up as the "Hellhole Ratrace" 10" B-Side, conjures an after-hours feel, but with a prom-y two-step (a la Modest Mouse's appropriately titled "Sleepwalking") and a half-awake, much older Bright Eyes-enunciation. The track's called "Solitude," but Christopher Owens and Chet "JR" White are anything but lonely in the above pic. Their 12-song Album is forthcoming, which should find them even more friends.Continue reading New Girls - "Solitude"...
New Franz Ferdinand Video - "Can't Stop Feeling"

Stereogum

2 Jul 2009 | 11:42 am

SiriusBuzz.com
SiriusBuzz Radio Show #44 - 9:00 PM Eastern

Tyler Savery

2 Jul 2009 | 10:23 am

SiriusBuzz Radio will broadcast tonight, July 2, 2009 at 9:00 PM eastern. Join Tyler and Charles as we break down the happenings in satellite radio, discuss the latest news, and take a look at what the future holds. SiriusBuzz Radio comes to you live, and callers are always welcomed. You can join the action by calling 347-945-7995.
New Sirius XM Satellite Launch Complete - Maneuvers and Testing Ongoing

Tyler Savery

2 Jul 2009 | 8:11 am

Sirius XM Radio can celebrate a successful launch of their newest satellite (FM-5), but as yet, there are still several steps that need to happen before full control is turned over to the company. With the riskiest part of the launch behind them, the company, as well as investors can breathe a bit easier knowing that they now have one of the most powerful satellites ever built safely in orbit. The new satellite is not yet in it’s final location, and there will be maneuvers to accomplish the finalized orbit during the first two weeks in July. Once in place, the nine meter reflector…
Mel Karmazin Extends Contract Through 2012

Tyler Savery

1 Jul 2009 | 1:39 pm

Sirius XM announced today that Mel Karmazin’s employment agreement has been extended through December 31, 2012. The new deal gives Mr. Karmazin a raise in his base salary, as well as the options to buy 120 million shares at a price of $0.43 per share. Karmazin, a long time radio industry guy, joined Sirius Satellite Radio in 2004. His deal was scheduled to expire in the fall of this year and could have been a potential worry for the street. Over his tenure, Mel was able to bring about a merger with XM, but has also been at the helm during a period where shareholder value has eroded. The…
Improvements For The Sirius XM App

Tyler Savery

28 Jun 2009 | 11:50 am

The Sirius XM app is out, and is a very popular download. It ranks among the most frequently downloaded apps not only in the music category, but overall. The app was an instant success despite the absence of Howard Stern, but the popularity has slipped in recent days, falling behind apps such as Paper Toss and a pinball game titled Wild West. So how can Sirius XM make the app more of a success? In my opinion, they should make it more interactive. This weekend I found myself listening to Boneyard (Sirius 19 and XM 53). Boneyard is doing a countdown of Rush songs. The countdown was formulated…
Sirius XM Improves Cash Flow - Lowers Interest

Tyler Savery

25 Jun 2009 | 8:03 am

Sirius XM Radio announced today that XM Satellite Radio (a unit of the company) sold $525 million in four-year senior secured notes. The move, which dealt with more money than originally anticipated will improve cash flow, is at a lower interest rate, and does away with quarter amortization payments that the company was having to make. The additional funds above and beyond what was announced last week will now take care of all of the Liberty Media loan to XM which was at an interest rate of 15%. The new facility improves that rate to 11.25% with a yield of 12.85%. The original $250 million…

McGuinn's Folk Den
Old Chisholm Trail

McGuinn

1 Jul 2009 | 2:19 am

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 [...]
A Roving

McGuinn

1 Jun 2009 | 3:06 am

From Wikipedia: “So, we’ll go no more a roving” is a poem, written by (George Gordon) Lord Byron (1788–1824), and included in a letter to Thomas Moore on February 28, 1817. Moore published the poem in 1830 as part of Letters and Journals of Lord Byron. It [...]
Dry Bones

McGuinn

30 Apr 2009 | 9:01 pm

Originally recorded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford - February 1928 in Ashland, Kentucky. I learned this song from the Harry Smith Anthology. What I love most about it is its melodic chorus. Although Lunsford simply accompanied himself on banjo, I’ve added guitar and mandolin to my [...]
Old Plank Road

McGuinn

31 Mar 2009 | 9:01 pm

Mp3: Old Plank Road Uncle Dave Macon “The Dixie Dew Drop,” recorded this song on 5-string banjo, with guitar by Sam McGee in New York City on April 14, 1926. Macon was born in 1870, the son of proprietors of the Macon Hotel, a theatrical boarding house, where [...]
My Home’s Across The Smokey Mountains

McGuinn

28 Feb 2009 | 8:02 pm

This is a joyful sounding song that belies its lyrics. It really doesn’t sound like he’s never going to see his lover anymore, or if that’s the case he’s pretty darn happy about it. I played it on 5-string banjo, 12-string [...]

XLR8R News and Features
Falty DL Interview and Album Preview

XLR8R Magazine

2 Jul 2009 | 12:39 pm

From our friends at SonicRouter, a nice little interview with the man known as Falty DL(a.k.a. Andrew Lustman), and a quick preview of his upcoming LP on Planet Mu. Check it!
Grandmaster Flash Is a DJ Hero

XLR8R Magazine

2 Jul 2009 | 10:42 am

As if that needed to be said... What we mean to say is that Grandmaster Flash is just one of the turntablist icons to be featured in Activision's new DJ Hero game, and we gotta admit, we're sort of stoked on this one. The hip-hop DJ legend lends his voice and knowledge to the game's tutorials, teaching players how to use the killer control surface while expounding on the game's mechanics. read more
Bjork Does Guest NPR DJ Spot

XLR8R Magazine

2 Jul 2009 | 9:53 am

High priestess of weird pop Björk recently laced stuffy NPR listeners with a survey of her favorite musical things, among them, Syrian musician Omar Souleyman, London's Micachu and The Shapes, Eyeless in Gaza, and fellow Icelandic singer Ólöf Arnalds. Check it all out here.
Party Out of Bounds: Top Billin

XLR8R Magazine

1 Jul 2009 | 4:33 pm

Global party professionals tell you the best places to get buck wild. read more
Waterfront Wednesdays Kicks Off With Ark

XLR8R Magazine

1 Jul 2009 | 3:38 pm

Starting tonight, and happening each Wednesday throughout the summer, Waterfront Wednesdays will host a slew of amazing artists at Water Taxi Beach in New York (across the river from the United Nations in Long Island City). read more

Spin Magazine Online -
Watch: Michael Jackson's Final Rehearsals

Matt Kiser

2 Jul 2009 | 2:20 pm

Just one week after Michael Jackson' untimely death, video footage of King of Pop rehearsing at Los Angeles' Staple Center in preparation for his 50-date concert run in London has been exclusively released to CNN. And after just one watch, rampant speculation claiming that the singer wasn't physically prepared for the concerts is given less cred as he briskly leads a team of backup dancers in an complex choreographed routine -- and even taunts the guitarist as she shreds through the solo on 1995's HIStory single "They Don't Care About Us." More on SPIN.com: >> New Song: Diddy, Chris Brown…
MGMT -- Live from Brooklyn!

Eric Nowels

2 Jul 2009 | 12:07 pm

"This is your anticlimax." So spake a snickering Andrew VanWyngarden, as he prepared to play the final selection of MGMT's set at Brooklyn's Prospect Park Bandshell on Wednesday night, July 1. (See a complete photo gallery of the MGMT show here.) We'd all spent the last five minutes or so hopping and swaying and grinning and giggling and hugging and wondering if we'd hallucinated those fireworks over the trees while VanWyngarden and partner Ben Goldwasser ditched their guitar and keyboards, respectively, grabbed their mics off the stands, and led the sold-out, thousands-strong crowd in a…
Stone Temple Pilots Kick Off U.S. Tour

Eric Nowels

2 Jul 2009 | 10:45 am

"So this is the first show of our tour," Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland told the sold-out crowd at Los Angeles' House of Blues during the inaugural St. Jude Rock'n'Roll Hope Show, a new event to raise funds for children's cancer research. "Ready or not," he continued. "Ready or not." More Stone Temple Pilots on SPIN.com: >> Stone Temple Pilots Reunite at Houdini's Old Hollywood Haunt >> Ousted Scott Weiland Responds to Velvet Revolver >> Exclusive Stream: Scott Weiland, "Paralysis" >> Exclusive Song: Scott Weiland,…
Foo Fighters, QOTSA, Led Zep Members Record New Album

Matt Kiser

2 Jul 2009 | 10:32 am

It's a rock'n'roll obsessive's wet dream: Foo Fighters frontman / ex-Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, and Queens of the Stone Age bandleader Josh Homme are working on a new album -- together! News about the recording sessions was broken by Spinnerette frontwoman (and Homme's wife) Brody Dalle: "I’m not at liberty to talk about it," Dalle told Antiquiet, "but I think [the project] is pretty fucking amazing. Just beats and sounds like you’ve never heard before.” More on SPIN.com: >> Review: Foo Fighters, Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace >> Foo Fighters…
Mariah Carey's Eminem Costume, Mark McGrath's Advice for Obama

Matt Kiser

2 Jul 2009 | 5:45 am

Here's some of the strangest music news the Internet had to offer this week: Is that Eminem… or Mariah Carey? Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? [Entertainment Weekly] Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath, of all people, thinks he has advice for Obama about quitting smoking cigarettes. [iReport] Singer/songwriter Jens Lekman returned to his native Sweden with a little souvenir from his time spent touring South America -- swine flu! [jenslekman.com] Rev. Al Sharpton gets down and dirty with an unidentified woman at the Apollo Theater's tribute to Michael Jackson. [Gawker] Is it bad that Amy…

Popdose
CD Review: Levon Helm, “Electric Dirt”

Ken Shane

2 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

In the late 1990s, Levon Helm was diagnosed with throat cancer. The radiation treatments reduced his once powerful voice to a mere rasp. Unable to make any money touring or recording, the medical and other bills piled up. For a time, it looked like his beloved home in Woodstock, NY would face foreclosure. That was the impetus for the creation of the now famous Midnight Ramble in early 2004. The Ramble takes place in the studio attached to Levon’s house every Saturday night that Levon is in town. Having had the pleasure of attending the Ramble, I can report that it is one of the most…
Lost in the ’70s: Bryan Adams, “Let Me Take You Dancing”

John C. Hughes

2 Jul 2009 | 10:30 am

I realize I’ve sort of hit upon a theme lately when it comes to LIT70s, but I don’t think it’s fair to limit just the Beach Boys to the Disco Hall of Shame. As we’ve seen over the past few months, there are plenty of other artists who jumped the disco bandwagon to revive a flagging career. There are also quite a few who started as disco artists, only to later change direction and deny their humble beginnings once they hit it big in their new genre. Take, for example, “Cuts Like a Knife” rocker Bryan Adams. Or as we will all now know him, Disco Chipmunk.
Lo-Fi Mojo: The Poets

Ed Murray

2 Jul 2009 | 8:30 am

Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, The Poets had a lot of things going for them in the mid-’60s: a unique sound, a cool look (high-necked jackets and ruffled fronted shirts – hey, it was cool for the time!), some great songs, huge local popularity and being signed and managed by Andrew Loog-Oldham, who happened to be in the area eloping with his underage (in England) bride when he allegedly saw a picture of the band in the local paper, liked what he saw, sought them out, and liked what he heard At one point called “The Best Band in Scotland,” 10 years, a few singles and…
DVD Review: “Phoebe in Wonderland”

Scott Malchus

2 Jul 2009 | 6:30 am

Phoebe in Wonderland (2009, Image) purchase from Amazon: DVD Elle Fanning gives one of the most touching and heart breaking performances you will see this year in writer/director Daniel Barnz’s Phoebe in Wonderland. This little seen gem that received a limited theatrical release is now available on DVD. With a thought provoking story, exemplary performances by Fanning, Felicity Huffman and Patricia Clarkson, and imaginative, beautiful cinematography by Bobby Bukowski, Phoebe in Wonderland is a movie you’ll be thinking about weeks after watching it for the first time. Fanning is Phoebe…
Basement Songs: Joe Walsh, “Rosewood Bitters”

Scott Malchus

2 Jul 2009 | 6:30 am

The summer vacation. As I’ve mentioned a couple of times in the Basement Songs, during my childhood, when school let out for the summer, my parents would pack up the family and take us on long voyages around the country. We’d explore the great tourist attractions each state had to offer, camp in an Apache pop-up trailer at KOAs, and spend endless hours on the open road. While my dad drove and my mom worked on her current latch hook rug in the front of the van, my siblings and I would go off into our own worlds. As a young boy I invested hours in the lives of the Hardy Boys or…

KEXP 90.3 Blog
Review Revue: Dead Kennedys - Bleed for Me

Levi, KEXP

2 Jul 2009 | 10:30 am

Hey everybody — Happy almost-Fourth-of-July! It seems that with Independence Day being observed on a Friday, the whole week becomes a wash, so if you’re reading this from your place of work, I commend you on your dedication (well, sort of: what are you doing reading a blog when you should be working?). Anyway, in honor of Our Great Nation’s Birthday, I thought it would be appropriate to share a record by one of the most patriotic, unabashedly America-Loving bands I could think of. Yes, that’s right: the Dead Kennedys. Why, they’ve even got a President’s…
Thursday News Threads

KEXP

2 Jul 2009 | 6:15 am

After 16 years repping hip-hop music and culture, Vibe magazine has ceased publication. Since its inception in 1993, the magazine has chronicled hip-hop and R&B culture and even published a few books along the way. Sometimes being a superfan can pay off: Death Cab For Cutie fan Ross Ching made his own video for the DCFC song “Little Bribes” and now Atlantic has hired him for a future video project. Wayne Coyne has recently revealed that Karen O and MGMT collaborated with The Flaming Lips on their upcoming album. Apparently the difficulties of recording the new album, entitled…
Song of the Day: The Field - The More That I Do

Justin Spicer, KEXP

2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

Lars Borges 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. Today’s featured selection, chosen by Morning Show host John Richards, is “The More That I Do” by The Field from the 2009 album Yesterday and Today on Kompakt/Anti-. The Field – The More That I Do (MP3) Axel Willner, also known as The Field, burst onto the scene with a few techno-heavy 12-inch records…
Equalizer Chicago June recap: The Midnight Shows, Blane Fonda and Robbers.

KEXP

1 Jul 2009 | 10:18 pm

by Ali Weiss photos by Karla Svatos Chicago music fans packed darkroom Friday night for the June installment of KEXP Equalizer. Local bands The Midnight Shows and Blane Fonda joined Robbers, on tour from Long Island, New York. Robbers opened things up. In a sportsmanlike example of “the show must go on,” band members played the entire set without their drummer, who we’re told unexpectedly left the tour at the last minute. “We’re making the best of it,” said the young rockers from the stage, in a moment that tugged at the heartstrings like when Peter Brady…
Canada Day on The Midday Show!

KEXP

1 Jul 2009 | 11:02 am

Martin C. Barry There’s more to Canadian music than Celine Dion, you know? New Pornographers, Handsome Furs, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene and so many other great bands you hear on KEXP all hail from North of the Border. Cheryl Waters just wrapped up a Midday Show devoted entirely to Candian music. Go back and hear it again on our 14-day Streaming Archive: Listen now

Create Digital Music
Happy 30th, Sony Walkman: Your Memories and the Best of Cassettes on CDM

Peter Kirn

1 Jul 2009 | 8:41 am

Sony once had iconic design. Photo (CC) niepce1827. July 1, 1979: it was thirty years ago today that the Sony Walkman went on sale, launching mobile music for the first time. Wait – rewind (so to speak). That honor really belongs to the portable transistor radio – and, indeed, part of the reason America already knew and loved Sony by the time 1979 rolled around, having embraced their pocketable radios as early as the 1950s. In fact, if you want to blame a device for degrading audio fidelity, you should again look not to MP3s and iPods but back to — you guessed it — the…
d-touch, Free Tangible Interfaces, and a Walnut Drum Machine

Peter Kirn

1 Jul 2009 | 6:18 am

Software doesn’t have to mean virtualizing everything and letting go of physical objects. On the contrary, it can create all sots of imaginative, new ways of mapping musical ideas to the physical world. And that’s how we wind up with a walnut drum sequencer. There’s something about virtual drum machines and snacks. We’ve seen bubblegum and Skittles, beer bottle caps, soda bottles, and now walnuts. Don’t stop now: someone has to do Cheetos, even if it means dealing with orange stuff all over your fingers. That said, it’s not walnuts that make d-touch an…
Native Instruments Komplete $399 Fire Sale; NI Noisepages Networking

Peter Kirn

1 Jul 2009 | 2:42 am

Reaktor… you know, for kids! Oli, age 7. Photo (CC) Laura Whitehead. Normally, pricing announcements and sales press releases bore me to tears, but this is actually news – Native Instruments is selling Komplete for July only at just US$/EUR 399, instead of $1139/EUR999. That means if you were looking for Reaktor alone – about as good a desert island music software choice as you can find – this would be a good deal. You also get Absynth, the absurdly deep (if sometimes baffling) synth with surround sound envelopes and a workflow that could change how you think about…
Analog JUNO-60 and What JUNO’s Labels Should Really Say

Peter Kirn

30 Jun 2009 | 7:06 am

Octopus transmute! I can’t in good conscience fail to mention the JUNO-60 video uploaded to the Roland How Do You Juno contest. The work of UTM, you have love that (a) it’s a video of the legendary JUNO-60, the original, analog JUNO, and (b) all those gorgeous flying imaginary graphics. Clarification: I should say that the JUNO has an all-analog signal chain. That is, the oscillators are digitally-clocked DCOs and get digital patch storage, but everything else is analog. So it’s more analog than the JUNOs sold by Roland now. And by “original,” yes, the 60 was an…
Roland JUNO Contest Ends at Midnight; A Viral Ad for the … Alpha 2!

Peter Kirn

30 Jun 2009 | 4:34 am

Getting DIY ads out of YouTube is all the rage these days, but when it comes to certain time-tested synth names, let’s just say the audience is a little different. You love the gear, you make music with the gear, you praise everything that’s brilliant and you’re unafraid of criticizing what’s not. We covered the Roland “How Do You JUNO” contest launch back in April with a look back at the JUNO line through the years. Check out comments for some frank, nostalgia-immune commentary from synth geeks about the high points and low points of the various models.

MetalSucks
IN WHICH WE DECLARED TODAY OUR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Axl Rosenberg

2 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

For those of you not from the U.S. and somehow completely unaware of this, the Fourth of July is a pretty big deal here in America. On that day, we celebrate winning our freedom by kicking the British’s ass. Of course, they later gave us Hugh Grant, so I guess they had their revenge in [...]
#3: OPETH – BLACKWATER PARK

Satan Rosenbloom

2 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

We recently polled a wide array of musicians, managers, publicists, label reps, and writers from within the world of metal to find out what they thought the 21 Best Metal Albums of the 21st Century So Far have been. Eligible albums were released between January 1, 2000 and April 1, 2009. Each panelist turned in [...]
FUNNY PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST: WIN A CD AND AUTOGRAPHED POSTED FROM THE AGONIST!

Vince Neilstein

2 Jul 2009 | 1:14 pm

For a change there were actually a ton of funny entries for last week’s funny photo caption contest, but alas, there can only be one winner. Congrats to Veteran MS Maniac “bucketochicken” for this snappy zinger as a caption to the photo at right: As the band tears into their opening number, Ziltoid lowers his “horns” [...]
DYSRHYTHMIA, JFAC, BOO & YOU

Axl Rosenberg

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

I will never get tired of streaming new music. I remember when I used to have to go to a listening station (they didn’t even have full booths) at Tower or Sam Goody (SAM FUCKING GOODY!!!) if I wanted to hear new music that wasn’t on the radio, and even then, the pickings were fairly [...]
IF ONLY ANTHRAX HAD REFUSED

Axl Rosenberg

2 Jul 2009 | 11:15 am

I am increasingly convinced that the new Anthrax album, Worship Music, is going to suck. It’s just a weird gut feeling I get… like I’m gearing up for disappointment. Everyone knows the record is coming out, but no one really seems to care. Like that G.I. Joe movie or some shit. Here’s the band covering Refused’s [...]

Culture Bully
Eminem “Beautiful” Video

Chris DeLine

2 Jul 2009 | 2:31 pm

Music video for "Beautiful" by Eminem from the album "Relapse."
Phoenix performs “Lisztomania” on KCRW

Chris DeLine

2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Phoenix performs on the June 29 episode of KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
STNNNG @ Bryant Lake Park (200th Show)

Adam Bubolz

2 Jul 2009 | 9:14 am

Photos from STNNNG's 200th show at Minneapolis' Bryant Lake Park (07/01/2009).
The Fiery Furnaces “I’m Going Away” Review

Dan Bindschedler

2 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

It's probably a good thing that Jack White has so many side projects going on right now. This way he might not being offended when fans of the White Stripes realize that the Fiery Furnaces have claimed the throne as the reigning power house duo of indie rock.
Elvis Perkins in Dearland “Chains, Chains, Chains” Video

Chris DeLine

1 Jul 2009 | 4:44 pm

Music video for "Chains, Chains, Chains" by Elvis Perkins in Dearland from the band's self titled album.

AbsolutePunk.net - News
New fun. Songs for Stream

Jason Tate

2 Jul 2009 | 4:19 pm

Four new fun. songs can be streamed on Verizon's website.
Evergreen Terrace Drummer Injured

Alex DiVincenzo

2 Jul 2009 | 3:53 pm

Evergreen Terrace drummer Kyle Mims was in a "horrific bike accident" last night, resulting in a broken clavicle, among other injuries. Roadie Caleb James (Casey Jones) will be filling in for the band's upcoming shows while Mims will undergo surgery and be in physical therapy for 4-8 weeks.
The Dangerous Van Smoke

Julia Conny

2 Jul 2009 | 1:05 pm

The Dangerous Summer are experiencing van problems and could use your help. Let's make sure this band gets back on the road as soon as possible.
What Do You Want Us To Do On Warped Tour?

Julia Conny

2 Jul 2009 | 12:35 pm

Starting Tuesday, I will be on Warped Tour with East Coast Indie covering a few bands you love and a few more you love to hate. So, more specifically, what bands would you like to hear from? What aspects of the tour interest you? Where would you like to see AP.net dig their trenches? Let us know and we'll do our best to treat your curiosity.
Alesana and The Bled Tour

Alex DiVincenzo

2 Jul 2009 | 12:14 pm

Alesana, The Bled, Asking Alexandria, and Broadway will be touring together in September with Enter Shikari and Madina Lake providing rotating support. Dates can be found in the replies.

AllHipHop.com Daily News -
AHH Stray News: Lil Wayne Cancels Tour, Eminem Concert, Kanye Interns

grouchy_greg

2 Jul 2009 | 12:37 pm

New Orleans Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne has postponed his upcoming European tour on doctors orders. Lil Wayne was slated to kick off the tour today (July 2) in Paris France. The rapper, who is famous for his rigorous tour schedule, was scheduled to play ten dates in throughout Europe, including two in the United Kingdom. Wayne, 26, was ordered to rest by doctors, due to an unknown illness. “Lil Wayne regrets to announce the postponement of his forthcoming European shows due to illness. Wayne, his band...(read more)

Tracksounds Now!
Soundcast Interview: Theodore Shapiro (Year One)

Christopher

24 Jun 2009 | 3:53 pm

Interview: Theodore Shapiro (Year One)Marius Masalar speaks with composer Theodore Shapiro regarding his latest effort for the film YEAR ONE. He shares about his approach to scoring comedies as well as the unique musical opportunities YEAR ONE afforded him.Recorded June 04, 2009Published June 24, 2009Episode Highlights00:00 - Opening00:30 - Part I: The King of Comedy Scoring?03:10 - Part II: Musical deadpan versus slapstick06:01 - Part III: Unique opportunities in Year One10:24 - Part IV: Keeping it all together16:15 - Part V: Deadlines19:28 - Part VI: Breaking new ground and conclusionMusic…
Win Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Original Score) by Steve Jablonsky

Christopher

23 Jun 2009 | 8:24 pm

You've stayed up late. You've waited in line. You've seen the movie. Now, Tracksounds and Reprise Records want you to win the original score for TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN by Steve Jablonsky! You could win 1 of 5 CDs. Simply enter your name, email address and tell us which Transformer you wish you could be and why! All too easy.Enter the contest here
Up (Soundtrack) by Michael Giacchino - Review

Christopher

15 Jun 2009 | 6:12 pm

It Crosses the HeartReview by Christopher ColemanPixar's streak of critical and popular success is uncanny. With the possible exception of CARS, no matter how much hype, they seem to deliver one delightful film after another. After ten feature films, so lovingly and painstakingly put together, it really shouldn't come as a surprise any more, but somehow I find myself tickled with such surprise as I watch their handiwork each time. In UP, we have the simple tale of a lonely, aging man, Carl (voiced perfectly by Edward Asner), who has lost the love of his life and a specific promise of…
Year One (Soundtrack) by Theodore Shapiro - Review

Christopher

15 Jun 2009 | 6:48 am

"A Knowledge-y Sort of Taste..."Review by: Marius MasalarIf, on a lazy sort of Sunday afternoon, your mind wanders to the depths of history in search of humanity's first forays into the realm of heroics, I will forgive you if Jack Black and Michael Cera are not the first potentials that come to mind. Nevertheless, the comedic duo is filling those hero shoes enthusiastically in Harold Ramis' latest film, YEAR ONE. Even though, for some of us, just the promise of having these two misfit characters doing their thing is enough to get us into the theatre to watch this film, there is another…
SoundCast Interview with David Robidoux (Truth in 24)

Christopher

13 Jun 2009 | 5:09 pm

Interview: David Robidoux (Truth in 24)Composer David Robidoux shares about his latest project TRUTH IN 24, a NFL Films documentary focusing on the Audi Race Team and their competition in the 24 hours at LeMans race.Recorded June 04, 12, 2009Published June 12, 2009Episode Highlights00:00 - Opening02:25 - Interview part I: How did NFL Films come to do this project?08:55 - Interview part II: How the score works within this documentary18:15 - Interview part III: Working on this project versus NFL features25:02 - Interview part IV: Variety with intensity36:55 - Episode Close and CreditsMusic…

The 9513
Your Take: Reinventions

Karlie Justus

2 Jul 2009 | 12:43 pm

One of my earliest memories of CMT is watching Shenandoah’s “Next to You, Next to Me” video at my grandparents’ house after faking (cough, cough) sick to get out of what I’m sure was a particularly grueling day of elementary school. The band remains one of my favorites, due in no small part to lead singer Marty Raybon’s catchy twang. After he left in 1996, the band faded from radio prominence, and I was left wondering what happened to Raybon after “Butterfly Kisses” came and went in 1997. Lucky for me, Craig Shelburne brought him back to my…
Brooks & Dunn Compile Hits; Holly Williams Schedules Opry Debut

Brody Vercher

2 Jul 2009 | 8:54 am

Brooks & Dunn are scheduled to release a 30-track hits compilation titled #1s … and then some on Sept. 8. The duo’s current single, “Indian Summer,” and “Honky Tonk Stomp” will be the only new material. Visit GAC for the complete track listing. Whitney Duncan goes skinny dippin’ in her new video for “Skinny Dippin’.” Craig Shelburne listed ten recent independent albums you might have missed, from Ben Kweller’s Changing Horses and Buddy and Julie Miller’s Written in Chalk to Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver’s…
Farmer Jason sings for kids (and parents) at the Red Light Café

Sam Gazdziak

2 Jul 2009 | 6:31 am

As a music geek parent, one of the greatest moments is when your child discovers music. The first time I’d ever seen one of my daughters sit still for three minutes was when she became enraptured by Paul Simon performing “That Was Your Mother” on the Ellen Degeneres show. You could almost see a whole new world open up to her. The downside to discovering music, of course, is that your child may discover a lot of crap along the way. It’s probably not crap to them, but if the kids want to hear the same CD on a car trip 15 times in a row the parents are stuck listening to it, too. And…
Josh Turner Announces Arrival of Second Son; The Bluegrass Blog Remembers Bill Harrell

Brody Vercher

1 Jul 2009 | 8:49 am

Josh Turner’s wife Jennifer gave birth to Colby Lynch Turner, the couple’s second son, last Friday. The Gobblers Knob’s Kelly Dearmore on the new Owen Temple album, Dollars and Dimes: …an artful shot of reality, as told through the memory and perspective of a traveler with perhaps more questions than answers. Drawing on the current socio-economical climate, Temple has crafted an album that will remind many that story-telling can be relevant and revealing when looking into times of crisis. Congrats to Cecelia Row, Bev, Meredith, Zach and Amanda for winning their very…
Forgotten Artists: Billy Edd Wheeler

Paul W. Dennis

1 Jul 2009 | 7:24 am

If anyone in Country Music can truly be said to be a “renaissance man” that person would be Billy Edd Wheeler. Poet, playwright, author, songwriter, singer, artist, lecturer and ecologist would be but a few of the hats that accurately (and comfortably) fit onto his head. Billy Edd Wheeler fits into the realm between folk music, pop music and country music as his songs have been covered by artists in all three genres. Folk artists such as the Kingston Trio (“The Reverend Mr. Black,” “Desert Pete”), Judy Collins (“The Coming of the Roads,” “Coal Tattoo”), Judy Henske…

BUZZGRINDER
A Grand Design: Delain

Jay DiNitto

2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Delain - April Rain Release date: June 30, 2009 [amazon.com] I feel for session musicians. They get second billing while some moderately-talented floozy flops on stage to relative glory. When I saw this, I thought it was cool that at least some of the band was silhouetted on the cover. Then I found out it was an actual band, and the one who started it is one of the detached shadows you see in the back. Something went wrong somewhere, but maybe that’s just how it is when your website is found at a .nl top-level domain.
What Old School Country Troubadours Do It for You?

Sean Cannon

2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

You know what kills me? I’ll tell you what. When scene kids and trust-fund hipsters admit to enjoying a little classic country and western, it’s only for the kitsch value. Sure it’s fun when irony is involved, but really it’s just for rednecks and idiots. So when you talk about putting someone like Johnny Cash or Townes Van Zandt in the same stratosphere as Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen — well, you get laughed at. Oh sure, they’ll appreciate it when it can be labeled folk, but they’ve got no love for the twang. Sometimes that’s even the case when…
Harlem Shakes - Strictly Game

Sean Cannon

2 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

I almost gave up on this video for Strictly Game. I thought, “How can this Harlem Shakes video be so bad? There’s no way they thought they could get away with that whole posting a bunch of stupid pictures all the way through deal.” Then I figured it out. Sorry for doubting you, Harlem Shakes. Egg on my face. Harlem Shakes - Strictly Game
Andrew Bird, St. Vincent Pairing Up for Tour

Sean Cannon

2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

It’s hard for me to think about how it’s possible to see Andrew Bird and St. Vincent together and not leave smiling. It’s practically like watching a baby eat cupcakes while playing with a kitten and a puppy set to Fill Me Up Buttercup. So even a stick in the mud like myself isn’t immune. Which is why I’ll be heading up to Bogarts for the Cincinnati date on their tour together. I’ll come out of there grinning ear to ear. Puppies. Andrew Bird - Scythian Empires St. Vincent - The Strangers 07/10 | Los Angeles, CA | Greek Theatre * 07/11 | Berkeley, CA | Greek…
Does Anyone Care What Dolly Parton Has to Say About Michael Jackson?

Sean Cannon

1 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

I guess maybe Dolly Parton and Michael Jackson were friends because they had about the same amount of plastic surgery, but I’m not really sure why Parton felt the urge to vlog about him. Or why she expected anyone to care. Then again, she did record Jolene before she got all cracked out from her addiction to botox and collagen — so that counts for something. What I really want to know is this, though: Where are the Crystal Gale and Tanya Tucker vlog tributes to Billy Mays?

Perfect Porridge
The Golden Bubbles : A Good Time Had By All

Perfect Porridge

2 Jul 2009 | 8:45 am

So I’m standing in my kitchen browning ground turkey to put in some Hamburger Helper (who says you have to use hamburger?), and my three year-old son comes running in and begs me to turn on the stereo. He is my son, after all. I flip through the discs that came in the mail that day searching for something, anything that’s upbeat, happy and danceable. I land on the effervescent cover of Wells, Minnesota disco-pop band The Golden Bubbles new album, A Good Time Had By All and was not disappointed. After building their fan base in the Black Hills, TGB have brought their piano-rock…
Aeroplane Pageant : Stars Still Pretty Video

Perfect Porridge

2 Jul 2009 | 5:24 am

It’s off Aeroplane Pageant’s new Even The Kids Don’t Believe Me on Stormy Ice Records. dig it? download it here: Aeroplane Pageant : “Stars Still Pretty” (mp3)
Nick Hensley writes Love Songs for Angry Men

Perfect Porridge

1 Jul 2009 | 10:45 am

Perhaps the most overused lovers’ line ever used is “You had me at hello.” Saint Paul songwriter Nick Hensley, former lead singer of The District, has struck out on his own and recently shipped me his debut solo effort. And if Love Songs for Angry Men was a Jerry Maguire movie, it would be more like: “You had me at… take your grande, soy latte and shove it up your ass it’ll go so well with your low fat smoothie and your shot a wheat grass did ya get those fabulous dreadlocks at a ritzy uptown salon yeah I gotta few problems with you in fact, your life wrote…
Dengue Fever, Inara George tackle Donna Summer’s I Feel Love

Perfect Porridge

1 Jul 2009 | 9:36 am

Dengue Fever announced today the July 14 digital-only release of a four-track EP, Radio Dance Floor, featuring a collaboration with the Bird and the Bee’s Inara George on lead vocals on the disco classic “I Feel Love” made famous by the lovely Donna Summer. “Inara George and I grew up together in Topanga Canyon, California and it’s such a pleasure to finally get to collaborate together,” said Dengue Fever guitarist Zac Holtzman. “Recording a disco classic like Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” was the ideal situation to work with Inara and still keep the feel of Dengue…
Military Special, Man Is Doomed, Nobot @ 501 Club, Thursday, July 2

Perfect Porridge

1 Jul 2009 | 6:49 am

The Red Radio
The Rumble Strips ready "Welcome to the Walk Alone"

The Red Radio

2 Jul 2009 | 3:43 pm

The cover of Welcome to the Walk Alone has to be our favorite album covers of the year, so far. The little dog strangely reminds us of a childhood pet, teeth and all. The Strips second album is due in the UK on July 13th and was produced primarily by Mark Ronson. Check out the video for second single Not The Only Person below. Anybody else think Raiders Of The Lost Ark at the end of this video? Remember what happens after the bad guys open the ark? OK, maybe a long shot, but it's the first thing we thought of.
Depeche Mode release live downloads and CDs from their "Tour Of The Universe"

The Red Radio

2 Jul 2009 | 3:36 pm

You might remember that Depeche Mode teamed up with Live Here Now for their last tour, Touring The Angel, to offer fans live downloads and CDs of each show? We've got a copy of the band's performance at Coachella during that tour, compliments of Live Here Now, amazing!They've teamed up once again, and the first show to be offered is now available for download. Were you are the Tel Aviv show and want to reminisce? Or, if you are like us, and bummed you missed it, you can purchse a download of the entire show now or order up a CD.Many more shows are expected to…
Death Cab For Cutie back fan-directed video for "Little Bribes"

The Red Radio

2 Jul 2009 | 10:02 am

As time goes on, we are loving Death Cab For Cutie more and more. Little Bribes is taken from the band's Open Door EP, which is a collection of four tracks that did not make their Narrow Stairs album and one demo. We were instantly stoked on Little Bribes from the moment we heard it, and the new accompanying video is pretty stellar. Best part? It was created by a fan. It's great to see some creativity in videos these days, something that is getting rarer and rarer. We love the googlie eyes dancing around the 1:58 mark. Good stuff:
Blur to release Hyde Park shows via MP3 and CD

The Red Radio

1 Jul 2009 | 10:52 pm

Not lucky enough to be in the UK for Blur's Hyde Park shows this week on the 2nd and 4th? The band are making it a bit less painful for all of us missing the historic events by offering live recordings via download or 2-disc CD releases. A special 4-CD box set is also available that will include full recordings of both nights. Love it. This makes us very, very happy. The downloads will be made available within seven days after the shows, while the CD's are expected about a week later. No exact dates are given at this time. …
Blur rule Glastonbury. "Parklife" live

The Red Radio

29 Jun 2009 | 11:22 pm

We don't like to use the word Epic much, but it seems to sum up the recent Blur reunion gigs. From the look of this BBC shot footage from last night's Glastonbury, the mates are at the top of their game. They all appear pretty stoked to be back on stage together. Parklife in 2009? F**kin' awesome. The crowd are loving it. Actor Phil Daniels, who provided guest vocals on the track originally, took the stage in a surprise appearance. Full set list over on NME. This video makes us want a pint or two. Cheers:

Music For Robots
Melting Pot.

2 Jul 2009 | 9:10 am

Fool's Gold - Surprise Hotel. I really could've used this song on Sunday at my pool party bbq. This song is a harbinger of summer, calling us out to dance and swim and frolic like humans are meant to do. It taps into that primal urge for good times that lies not-so-deeply within us all. Honestly, I couldn't be happier that African rhythms are currently being embraced by the indie world. The beats are just infectious, the guitar lines interesting, and the whole song becomes impossible to ignore.At the end of the day it's all pop music, which is a beautiful thing. Fool's Gold here are based in…
Til The Heart Gets Drier.

30 Jun 2009 | 3:06 pm

Soft Black - I am an Animal. I cannot lie to you, I like the '90s revival that's slowly taking place. The simplicity of it all is just so refreshing. I know that Soft Black are often marketed as a psych band, but I think that's somewhat misplaced. While they do have some fuzzy tendencies and can wander with the best of them, a song like this reminds me of the psych-by-way-of-'90s like the Afghan Whigs. It's got some soul, some fuzz and some personality. The rest of the album is just as good, just simple hooks and straightforward jams to help wash down that watermelon this summer. There's even…
Forever Came Today

25 Jun 2009 | 4:09 pm

The Jackson Five - Forever Came Today.
Squirrel Fight

25 Jun 2009 | 11:01 am

This came in the mail today. It's worth your time. Teith features Trevor from Pelican.
Go Thursday Go!

18 Jun 2009 | 7:17 am

I love the Go! Team, but I seldom listen to an entire record by the band - it's like eating ten Pixy Stix, or drinking three cans of Coke. I think the Go! Team, despite making nuanced, well-sequenced records, are more of an EP band. A few songs here and there, a good kick in the ass, and you're on your way. Here's an example of a good kick in the ass. Black Moth Super Rainbow - Twin Of Myself (Go! Team Remix). The original Black Moth track, from their hazy new record Eating Us, is a sleepy-eyed, Dave Fridmann-produced jam, and the Go! Team take the essential elements, speed them up, and add…

Best Indie Music Reviews, Interviews, and Everything Independent at Radio Exile
Thursday Links!!

Tom Williams

2 Jul 2009 | 3:47 pm

- What is being hyped as the greatest entertainment complex this side of the Mississippi, Brooklyn Bowl, opens on Tuesday. I am outwardly ambivalent but inside I’m a giddy little child. - JellyNYC announced the lineup for this year’s “Pool” Parties. They are, um, completely amazing. I’m especially excited for Mission of Burma, Fucked Up, and Ponytail next week. But really, they’re all amazing. (via BKVegan) - OMFG NEW ARCADE FIRE OMG OMG OMG (via Rock and Roll Daily) - Pretty Much Amazing puts together a pretty much amazing list of the top 50 songs thus far…
Circulatory System - Signal Morning Review

Tom Williams

2 Jul 2009 | 6:31 am

There, deep in the nether regions of space, a small crack forms in the absolute blackness of nothing, before quickly bursting into a circular tear that burns through space like film celluloid. This tear is quickly followed by a glass-like shattering of the cosmos and the space-time continuum itself rips apart. A gaping hole is formed. Through this hole, in rhythmic time, come a thousand billion footsteps as the armies of Satan march in formation. Horrible terrible beasts of nightmarish origin and with foul weapons lumber through towards earth, every footstep in perfect synchronization with…
Video Hook-Up: Dirty Projectors - “Stillness Is The Move”

Shawn M. Smith

1 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am

I don’t put much stock into the ratings at Metacritic [as we were never included or answered back when we asked for inclusion, so suck it, Metacritic ] but The Dirty Projectors‘ latest album, Bitte Orca, has been in the Billboard Top 100 for two weeks now and with the great press they have been receiving, I am starting to finally come around to the dark side; the people got this one right, I think. Bitte Orca is awesome (from what I have heard) because Dirty Projectors take chances (as far as I can remember and/or tell) that no other band is capable of taking (see we didn’t…
Casiokids Perform in Hot Air Balloon

Shawn M. Smith

30 Jun 2009 | 7:30 am

No joke. One of Radio Exile’s favorite Norwegian acts, Casiokids [MySpace] (alongside Ida Maria, Lukestar, Hanne Hukkelberg) participated in what I will term the “coolest act by a Norwegian band this year” from within a hot air balloon. Well, part of the band did, as the baskets really aren’t that big. I might have done shots with Ida, but all of that pales in comparison to this stunt because, well, I find it pretty damned cute and while it could have been better if it weren’t a tethered ride and this was a video of the band soaring through the Norwegian…
An Horse and Telekinesis (6/14/09, Mercury Lounge, NYC)

Tom Williams

29 Jun 2009 | 9:33 am

We are at an uncertain time in the world right now. The mideast, it is explodin’, the economy’s still collapsin’ and Mark Sanford, he is a screwin’. Obama’s been elected but Michael Jackson and Billy Mays are dead. The environment might be dead unless we pass cap-and-trade, which will solve the problem, unless it does nothing but destroy the American economy. China wants to dump the dollar and Russia and Nigeria just teamed up to create Nigaz. Not only that, but Radio Exile just linked to the Moscow Times. That’s never a good sign. Seriously, if everything ended by next Friday, I…

The Q Daily
Win: Jet tickets with Q The Music Club

2 Jul 2009 | 6:05 am

Jet to play Sony Ericsson Presents Q The Music Club Live at the Hard Rock Cafe
New Q Issue: Online touts

1 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Q hits back at online Jacko issue touts
Exclusive interview: Kasabian

1 Jul 2009 | 3:08 am

Find out who the two people are that have most influenced Tom and Chris from Kasabian.
Win: T in The Park

30 Jun 2009 | 9:26 am

A pair of camping tickets, a 50 pound HMV Voucher and two personal lockers to boot!
The Pirate Bay is sold

30 Jun 2009 | 7:35 am

Swedish file-sharing website snapped up by software company

Music News - Silent Uproar
Josh Homme Working on Top Secret Project

2 Jul 2009 | 4:23 pm

Two interviews in the past week have revealed Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age is up to something "top secret." Greg Werckman of Ipecac reported that Homme is trying to lure Mike Patton to the desert for a project. Antiquiet's interview with Brody Dalle revealed that Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin are currently jamming with Homme in a Los Angeles studio. Could be two projects or one amazing project. [antiquiet.com]
Kamaal the Abstract from Q-Tip, Finally

1 Jul 2009 | 8:28 am

The second long-awaited album from Q-Tip, Kamaal the Abstract, will be released on September 15th through Battery Records. The album, which follows 2008's The Renaissance, is described has having a heavy jazz influence and features members of the Miles Davis ensemble. Look to Wikipedia for the full history. [prefixmag.com]
M. Ward Summer Shows

1 Jul 2009 | 5:06 am

M. Ward is still on the road supporting his new album, Hold Time. He'll appear at XX Merge from July 22-26th and then play a short string of shows around the US. [livedaily.com]
Tongue 'N' Cheek from Dizzee Rascal

1 Jul 2009 | 3:52 am

Dizzee Rascal will release this fourth full-length, Tongue 'N' Cheek, on September 7th (UK). Angry Ape has the track list. [angryape.com]
Matt and Kim Summer Tour

1 Jul 2009 | 12:06 am

Matt and Kim will complete their current headlining tour this month and head back out in August. The duo are currently supporting their sophomore album, Grand. [myspace.com]

soul sides
LETTERS FROM MY BETTERS ON MJ

O.W.

1 Jul 2009 | 9:41 am

Some excellent reading on MJ's music and legacy:Mark Anthony Neal: "That boy spent a lifetime seeking a meaningful freedom, perhaps from the tyranny of family, but later from the tyranny of celebrity. And yeah perhaps Mr. Presley, Ms. Monroe and those four British mop-tops could relate, but when that young boy was hitting his half half of them were dead—and they never had to deal with MTV and 24-hour cable networks in their prime."Hua Hsu: "Jackson was one of the last figures of our time who could, in his very presence, describe the possibilities of pop. He wasn't just the King--he was the…
I WANT YOU BACK: POP PERFECTED

O.W.

30 Jun 2009 | 10:24 am

(Editor's note: That whole "I'm done with MJ posts"? Ok, so that was premature. Sorry but the hits just keep on coming! This is from James Cavicchia, my favorite "music writer who is not professionally a music writer but better than many music writers who are" and a message board post he is allowing me to reprint. --O.W.)The Jackson 5: I Want You BackFrom Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5 (Motown, 1969)"When I think about it, I don’t think I’ve ever been fully convinced by Michael Jackson, really. Not convinced by the squeaky-clean pre-teen singing about women troubles in every other…
THE SOUL SIDES KITCHEN-CAST W/ ANN POWERS

O.W.

29 Jun 2009 | 6:47 pm

This is (probably) going to be the last post I'm going to do on M-J-5 for the time being, bringing to a close a rather crazy 5 day period where it was all MJ, all the time. 1) I just recorded this in the morning: The Soul Sides Kitchen-Cast w/ Ann Powers. Besides being a good friend, Ann also happens to be chief pop critic at the L.A. Times and I invited her over to talk about MJ's musical and cultural legacy in my kitchen (for the record, my green room provides Orangina and mixed nuts). Here's the podcast in streaming form or you can download it here. 2) Wil and I recorded our Boogaloo[la]…
IT'S HIS WORLD

Eric Luecking

28 Jun 2009 | 7:18 pm

Lee Fields: Honey DoveFrom My World (Truth & Soul, 2009)If at first you don't succeed... well, you know the rest. Lee Fields lives the mantra. During the 70s he released several 7”s and a full length but never made it big. Thanks to crate diggers, he never left the conscience of the soul faithful. Truth & Soul, true to their name, signed him and released his latest album earlier this month.“Honey Dove” is quite representative of the album. With a lazy-summer-day guitar strum, it floats along like a gentle breeze. Fields fills the track with pleas to a lover who has gone and is…
M-J-5: A GOOD THING GOING

O.W.

27 Jun 2009 | 6:26 pm

Last Thursday, Wil and I put together a night o' Michael, capped with a two hour set of straight M-J-5 songs that pretty much had the dance floor filled from start to finish.Anyone who has every DJed any party, anywhere knows that when everything else fails, you can always put on some MJ and it's like Insta-Party. As a fellow DJ wrote, "MJ has always been the most "guaranteed go-to" artist for DJs in the history of DJs." True that. The thing is...it's so easy to get the party started with MJ, it's like an unfair advantage over the audience. It's so easy that I've usually avoided playing…

Om Records
2nd Sunday x Om Records Showcase

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

For all of our Bay Area heads, 2nd Sunday and Om Records are teaming up on July 12th for a special showcase featuring an all star line up of talent with Greenskeepers (live), Colette, Heather, Pezzner, Johnny Fiasco, James Curd, Vikter Duplaix, The Whooligan, Hakobo, Rob G and so much more. Be sure to grab your discounted tickets while the last by clicking the flier image above.
Beatsauce on Brooklyn Radio - The Whooligan presents The Star Gazer

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

In case you’re not up on game our very own J-Boogie has moved the infamous Beatsauce Radio Show to Brooklyn Radio and this month features a mix from The Whooligan entitled ‘The Star Gazer,’ featuring new and exclusive tracks from Flying Lotus, 40Love, Afta-1, Santigold and more. Make sure to click the image to visit Brooklyn Radio and download the mix. 1) Afta-1 “Escape” feat 40Love & Gedeon (Whooligan Remix) 2) Declaime “Keep It Moving” feat Flying Lotus & Georgia Anne Muldrow 3) Flying Lotus “Beginners Falafel” feat Slum Village…
Fred Everything 'Lazy Days Podcast' Free Download

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Fred Everything just delivered volume 4 of his ‘Lazy Days’ Podcast series. Featuring new and exclusive tracks from Om Records, Freerange, Offset, Lazy Days and Chillin Music. Click the image to redirect to the podcast page where you can stream or download the mix by right clicking. 1.Herb – If I Never Stop – Sass Sounds 2.Nacho Marco – Move You (Dub) – Om 3.Solan – Gotta Use It (Gorge Remix) – Hertzlich 4.Pete DaFeet – Alta (Nacho Marco Remix) – Lost My Dog 5.Frank Solano – Beautiful Connection (Fred Everything Remix) –…
New S1 (Strange Fruit Project) 'Still Underated Mixtape V.1' Free Download

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Super producer S1 aka Symbolyc One is the main producer of the highly acclaimed group Strange Fruit Project. His style and production range stretches beyond all genres from R&B to Soul, from Underground to Southern Hip Hop and everything else in between. As an upcoming super producer, S1 has gone on to work with great artists such as Erykah Badu, Rah Digga, Ghostface Killah, and Little Brother just to name a few. S1 is also a member of Badu’s electronic band known as The Cannabinoids, S1 is continuing to make music history indeed by crossing many genre’s and continuing to fine tune…
Get a free Frankie Flowers and Mark Farina download from OM 15 on Disco Delicious

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Click Here. The new album comes out on July 21st!!!

strictlysocial
WE HAVE MOVED!!! NEW SITE!!!

Morganix

28 Jun 2009 | 11:52 pm

Brand new site at a slightly different domain and updated RSS feed. http://www.strictlysocial.com Updated RSS feed
WE HAVE MOVED!!!!

Morganix

17 Jun 2009 | 11:47 pm

Brand new site at a slightly different domain and updated RSS feed. http://www.strictlysocial.com Updated RSS feed
Thomas Bangalter DJ set in LA!!!

Morganix

22 Apr 2009 | 2:26 pm

Hello all. This was too good not to post. Thomas Bangalter made a special appearance in LA last night for Pedro Winter’s birthday bonanza at Cinespace. Where is Guy-Man?? Hoping that someone got the audio recording for this set. UPDATED VIDEO!!! Cheers to our friend Nicky Digital for heads up.
Stay Tuned.

Morganix

8 Apr 2009 | 9:59 pm

We are working on a big redesign. Looking to re-launch in the next couple of weeks. Bigger, faster, stronger. Stay tuned for updates on new RSS feeds and countdown to launch date! In the meantime, we will be promoting from Twitter so please connect with us there if you haven’t already. Cheers.
Jesse Rose comes to San Diego!

Morganix

2 Apr 2009 | 10:07 pm

Twangville
Son Volt - American Central Dust

Shawn Underwood

2 Jul 2009 | 10:06 am

With the latest release from Son Volt, American Central Dust, I’m reminded why frontman Jay Farrar split with Wilco lead Jeff Tweedy over creative difference in Uncle Tupelo. While Wilco continues to explore new musical directions, sometimes to good affect and sometimes not so much, Son Volt hews closer to the original vision circa 1990. I’d have to say the strongest point to this new effort is just that: it harkens back to the early style of alt country instead of the more indie-influenced sound you often hear today. One of the best examples of that is Dust of Daylight, a…
Owen Temple - Dollars and Dimes

Kelly Dearmore

30 Jun 2009 | 4:42 pm

Dollars and Dimes (El Paisano Records), the new disc from Texan Owen Temple is an artful shot of reality, as told through the memory and perspective of a traveler with perhaps more questions than answers. Drawing on the current socio-economical climate, Temple has crafted an album that will remind many that story-telling can be relevant and revealing when looking into times of crisis. The opening notes of the opening track, “Broken Heart Land”, set the stage for the entire album. Temple’s warm tone is reminiscent of Josh Ritter’s (another great story-teller) when he…
Mayer’s Playlist for June 2009

Mayer Danzig

30 Jun 2009 | 3:00 am

ALBUM OF THE MONTH: Murdering Oscar (and Other Love Songs), by Patterson Hood Patterson Hood’s last solo release was a somber acoustic affair. This one ain’t. In fact, this collection of songs from Hood’s archives is not dissimilar from a Drive-By Truckers release. Sure, I miss Cooley’s guitar and the Truckers triple guitar interplay. But the grittiness of Hood’s songwriting prevails, packaged in songs ranging from the boisterous “I Understand Now” to the tender “Pride of the Yankees.” “Heavy and Hanging” contrasts a dark guitar riff with an aching piano as he questions…
Could Neil Young Have Been the 5th Beatle?

Mayer Danzig

29 Jun 2009 | 4:14 am
Pete Yorn/Back & Fourth

Todd Mathis

26 Jun 2009 | 8:40 am

Pete Yorn/Back & Fourth I’m a pretty big Pete Yorn fan and was stoked when I was browsing around I-Tunes and saw the pre-order of his new album Back & Fourth a month or so ago.I didn’t pre-order, but did buy the album the day it came out, June 16th, burned a copy for the car and uploaded it to my I-Pod.Sitting here about a week later and 10-12 listens in, I can’t say that I’m as excited as I was before the album actually came out, which is never a good sign.After the first listen I thought the entire thing was crap, but now, I’ve changed my tune and…

JamBase
Omar Rodriguez Lopez: Genius Set Free

2 Jul 2009 | 2:41 pm

By: Kayceman Omar Rodriguez Lopez There will come a time, many many years from now, long after the dust has settled, when we look back at this point in music's vast history, and Omar Rodriguez Lopez will be left standing. There will be others for sure - luminaries like Jack White, Prince, Trent Reznor, Eddie Vedder, OutKast, obviously Radiohead, probably Trey, Jim James, Jeff Tweedy, perhaps Patterson Hood and certainly many more, but none are as prolific as Omar. Consider this, as of July 2 - almost exactly the halfway mark of the year - Omar has released four solo albums (with a fifth…
Younger Brother Tour AddsShpongle and Prometheus

2 Jul 2009 | 10:58 am

LIVE BROTHER OUTING GETS SAUCIER Younger Brother by Dave Vann Younger Brother LIVE is scheduled to perform three intense performances next week, visiting New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia. After last year's successful West Coast run, the July performances will give East Coast fans the opportunity to see the super-group leading into the band's only confirmed festival appearance at Camp Bisco 8. Legendary Twisted Records artists Shpongle (Simon Posford) and Prometheus (Benji Vaughan) have been added to all three confirmed Younger Brother LIVE appearances. The addition of the world-renowned…
Black Star | 05.30 | New York City

2 Jul 2009 | 10:33 am

Words & Images by: JC McIlwaine Black Star :: 05.30.09 :: Nokia Theatre Times Square :: New York, NY Black Star :: 05.30 :: NYC Mos Def and Talib Kweli recently gave the hometown crowd a gift, reuniting as Black Star at Manhattan's Nokia Theatre for two back-to-back shows in one Saturday night. The hip-hop phenoms, both legends in their own right, split a decade ago after one highly-acclaimed and commercially successful album, and have gone on to shine individually in their solo careers. Both are frequently featured on each other's tracks, but the spectacle of the two MCs sharing the same…
Tiny Vipers:Life On Earth

2 Jul 2009 | 8:18 am

By: Ron Hart Seattle's Jesy Fortino, who records and performs under the moniker Tiny Vipers, has a beautiful, husky voice that could no doubt earn her some massive exposure if she chose to brighten up her sound and market herself to the music supervisors helming the corporate chick flick machine. However, it seems as though Fortino prefers to keep her unique, dark country songs compatible with films along the lines of No Country For Old Men and Paris, Texas than He's Just Not That Into You. Initially recorded at her home before relocating the production to an analog recording studio in…
The Horse's Ha:Of The Cathmawr Yards

2 Jul 2009 | 8:06 am

By: Dennis Cook The shaking cry of a slide flowing over guitar strings ushers in somber male-female vocals, emotions further stoked by contemplative cello. That the song in question, "Plumb," begins with a talking woodcut and ends ominously, "They keep their distance til the clocks struck dumb for each new search has depth to plumb," fast cements the appealing strangeness and conscious inquiry of The Horse's Ha, a collaboration with Janet Beveridge Bean (Freakwater, Eleventh Dream Day) and James Elkington (The Zincs), who both break new ground here, tapping hitherto unknown ache and…

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Be Seen & Be Heard

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11 Jun 2009 | 8:35 am

I speak with a lot of artists every week looking for promo and marketing support for their music. While well intentioned, 80% of these artists don’t understand the importance of getting out in front of an audience on a regular basis. This needs to come first. Regardless of how great your music is, it’s absolutely necessary to promote yourself in this manner. Performing live is the most cost effective form of quality promotion and marketing. It gets results and builds a solid fan base. If you’re not currently performing live at all, then start local. Book a show…
The Virtual Musical Artist

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3 Jun 2009 | 11:51 am

If you’re looking for something different, then you may want to check out Betty McBethal. Her song Mad is not so unusual, but Betty is not your typical musical artist: She’s a cartoon character. Complete with a music video and real promotion to back it up, Mad tells of Betty’s and Bongo Dog’s trials and tribulations in trying to get a record deal. If anything, it’s a unique twist on the process of trying to get a record deal that so many artists desire. Perhaps somebody out there can relate?
Shreveport 2 L.A

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26 May 2009 | 1:33 pm

Keni Thomas has a new CD out called Gunslinger. The new single from the CD has a lot to offer, called Shreveport 2 L.A. Also, checkout the video on CMT featuring Leeann Tweeden. You may remember Keni and his band performing in the movie “Sweet Home Alabama,” or in the TV promotion for NASCAR’s Talladega Superspeedway, but he’s at his best when he’s writing and performing live. Listen and learn more about Keni at http://kenithomas.com.
Hot Chistmas Pop From 13 Stories

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11 May 2009 | 1:10 pm

I suppose it’s never too early to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Hot Pop group 13 Stories has a new Christmas single out. Christmas Makes Me Hot plays on the power of reminiscence with the Christmas theme…(Does that make you randy???) Check out Christmas Makes Me Hot, which is already available on iTunes, and hear more from 13 Stories at http://13stories.com.
Bartender Song Nominated For Video of the Year

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21 Apr 2009 | 8:48 pm

You saw it here first, Rehab’s music video for Bartender Song featuring Hank Williams Jr., and it’s been nominated for CMT’s Wide Open Country Video of the Year. I have to say, this duo sings it like they know what their talking about (By the way, I wonder how many of those drinks were required before Hank would sing the na na’s?). Watch the CMT feature……I have confirmed that no Chevys were actually harmed in the making of this video. Show your support by casting your vote for Rehab & Hank Williams Jr here. Check out Rehab tour dates at hear more music…

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The Apples in Stereo to Release Explosive Best Of

Nikki Turner

2 Jul 2009 | 11:34 am

The poptastic Apples in Stereo are set to release a greatest hits album on September 1st, entitled #1 Hits Explosion, a collection that will span all six of their studio albums. KABLAAM! Apparently this project signifies a new chapter for the Apples, and the Athens band are crafting something outside their comfort zone for a 2010 release. According to frontman Robert Schneider, they’re “currently working on an album of soul music, filtered through a UFO.” We’re thinking Aretha Franklin meets Brian Wilson. We’re also thinking that should sound pretty awesome.
Beck Founds Record Club, Covers Velvet Underground

David Bevan

2 Jul 2009 | 11:24 am

Beck has begun to morph his wares even further, turning his site into a pool of covers he or guests have done as part of his recently founded Record Club. The Club is about to release it’s first collaboration, a re-imagining of The Velvet Underground & Nico. Weekly, Beck has been filling the DJ slot on his site himself so that fans can cop said covers, one being the hallowed “Waiting for the Man.” Check his site, get your cover jam on. —Meryl Natow
The Sony Walkman Turns 30

David Bevan

2 Jul 2009 | 11:08 am

The Sony Walkman turned 30 today and yet no one has wheeled out a cake or piñata to celebrate. In fact Sony seems to be a bit bashful about this milestone birthday. Whether it is because of other issues going on in the company that take precedent or because the Walkman’s major opponent, Apple’s iPod, has been stealing the Walkman’s fans left and right, the Walkman isn’t getting the appreciation and celebration it deserves on this momentous occasion. Sony has been too busy with the Walkman’s younger siblings such as Vaio personal computers and Cyber-shot cameras to devote any real…
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival Announces Line-Up

Nikki Turner

2 Jul 2009 | 10:15 am

Famous Friends, Noise Problem, and Street Attack have teamed up in order to bring you the fattest beats in all of New York City at the second annual Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival. Headliners will include RJD2 and Juan MacLean (live) amongst dozens of other performers and DJs, and the party will be going down at the Old American Can Factory. Festivities last from 4 pm to 4 am on August 8th, and tickets are $25 in advance. Down some energy drinks, put on your dancing shoes, and party it up electro-style.
Diana Ross May Acquire Custody of Michael Jackson’s Children

David Bevan

2 Jul 2009 | 8:10 am

It’s been nearly a week since the King of Pop passed away from cardiac arrest, and perhaps the most intriguingly warped thing we’ve read about Michael Jackson so far is that Diana Ross could take guardianship of his three children. As specifics are coming forth about Jackson’s drug use (who gave it to him?), how much he was in debt ($400 million), and what his schedule London shows would have looked like, a spotlight has been put forth on the future of Jackon’s kids: Prince, Paris, and Blanket. In Jackson’s will, which was revealed this morning and written in 2002, details on who…

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Drake Explains 'Best I Ever Had' Video's Basketball Metaphor

2 Jul 2009 | 9:11 am

After coaching Team Drake in the clip, the newly signed MC outlines his bigger game plan.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: MTV News Drake's new video for "Best I Ever Had," directed by Kanye West, premiered Wednesday night. In it, Drizzy coaches a basketball team of well-endowed female lovelies, clad in revealing pink uniforms, who face a more focused and skillful squad of women. Coach Drake doesn't seem heartbroken that his hoopers won't exactly draw comparisons to the Dream Team. "Some of us younger men, we refer to our affiliation with women like a roster," Drake said, explaining the clip's…
Michael Jackson's Death Is 'Unreal,' Says Brother Jermaine

2 Jul 2009 | 8:51 am

Jermaine Jackson opens up about viewing the body, consoling singer's children and drug rumors.By Jocelyn Vena Jermaine Jackson and Matt Lauer at Neverland Ranch on Thursday's airing of the "Today" show Photo: NBC Jermaine Jackson is the first family member to do a full sit-down interview in the wake of his brother Michael's tragic death last week. During the "Today" show interview with Matt Lauer, Jermaine described the moment he found out that his superstar brother had died. He said he received a call from his mother, Katherine, and later rushed to the UCLA Medical Center. There, he met with…
DEA Joins Michael Jackson Investigation

2 Jul 2009 | 6:20 am

Federal agency to help police, as Jackson's former confidantes recount tales of his drug use.By Gil Kaufman Michael Jackson Photo: ucas Jackson/ Getty Images The Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the death of Michael Jackson. According to The Associated Press, the agency — which is tasked with enforcing the nation's controlled-substances laws — has been asked by Los Angeles police to help investigate Jackson's doctors and his possible drug use prior to his death last Thursday (June 25) at the age of 50. A federal law-enforcement official with…
Game On 50 Cent Beef: 'I Did A Lot Of Dumb Things'

2 Jul 2009 | 3:51 am

Plus: Killer Mike says nobody's bringing hardcore back because he's been keeping it street all along, in Mixtape Daily.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez The Game Photo: MTV News The Overdose: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Your boys are back at it. Hiatus is done. Today we had to put Firestarter on the back burner to bring you this testimonial from none other than the Game. Big Hurricane sat down with us in the lab where he's recording his R.E.D. Album. And, in addition to speaking about the project, he wanted to tell us and the entire world that there's no more 50…
Michael Jackson's Alleged Addictions: Experts Weigh In

2 Jul 2009 | 3:04 am

Doctors Drew Pinsky, Arnold M. Washton discuss Jackson's alleged psychological and pharmaceutical problems.By Gil Kaufman Michael Jackson Photo: Ron Galella/ WireImage It's the ultimate American dream: a meteoric rise from obscurity and struggle to worldwide fame and adulation. Untold riches, palatial estates, a fiercely loyal crew of hangers-on, private jets, screaming fans and limousines come with the territory. But so does seclusion, paranoia, loneliness and access to any and all vices the heart and mind can imagine. It's a dark side of celebrity that has come into focus all too well…

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2 Jul 2009 | 12:40 pm

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2 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

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2 Jul 2009 | 12:25 pm

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2 Jul 2009 | 11:57 am

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2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

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Pirate Bay to be acquired by Global Gaming Factory

1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

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1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

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1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

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30 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

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The king of pop is dead. Rest in peace Michael Jackson.

28 Jun 2009 | 9:47 am

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Why modern rock sucks and old bands rule?

28 Jun 2009 | 2:44 am

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"Play" 10 Years Later: Moby's Track by Track Guide to 1999's Global Smash

1 Jul 2009 | 3:32 am

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2 Jul 2009 | 9:05 am

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2 Jul 2009 | 2:11 am

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1 Jul 2009 | 1:49 am

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26 Jun 2009 | 6:24 am

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New Picture Of Michael Jackson With His Children

2 Jul 2009 | 1:50 pm

Michael Jackson's close friend, and former owner of the LA mansion that he was renting, has released a new family photo of Michael Jackson and his kids. Read more!
Michael Jackson's Funeral Service To Be Held At Staples Center In L.A.

2 Jul 2009 | 12:28 pm

Michael Jackson's family has confirmed the late pop superstar's funeral service will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning - the same date he signed off on his will seven years ago. Read more!
Debbie Rowe: 'I Want My Kids'

2 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pm

Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has added to the controversies surrounding the death of the pop superstar by insisting, "I want my kids." Read more!
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2 Jul 2009 | 11:52 am

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2 Jul 2009 | 9:14 am

OK! Magazine has made the controversial decision to put a picture of Michael Jackson being rushed to the hospital shortly before being pronounced dead on the cover of their latest issue. Read more!

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2 Jul 2009 | 11:49 am

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2 Jul 2009 | 9:52 am

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2 Jul 2009 | 8:54 am

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new Neon Indian :: "terminally chill"

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2 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

I guess now that Neon Indian's signed to Lefse Records, it's no longer a secret that this is the new project of Texan Alan Palomo (Ghosthustler, VEGA). Here's another track from the stellar Psychic Chasms LP, which the label says sounds like "a saw-wave cutting a Doobie Brother's song in half."mp3:neon indian :: terminally chillPsychic Chasms is out October 13. Catch Neon Indian along with Phoenix, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more at Red Rocks in September at the '09 Monolith Festival.previously:mp3:neon indian :: deadbeat summer
blog radio on sirius/xm

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2 Jul 2009 | 7:00 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 jj, Pearl Harbour, the Flaming Lips, White Denim, Erykah Badu + the Roots, the Smith Westerns, 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 :: july 21. neon indian :: mind, drips2. the flaming lips :: silver trembling hands3. white denim :: syncn4. pearl harbour :: lost @ sea5. pearl harbour :: sunburn6. ganglians :: valient brave7. best coast ::…
mp3: new Girls | "solitude"

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1 Jul 2009 | 4:15 pm

Thanks to Chocolate Bobka for the tip on this new track from Girls: "Solitude" is the b-side from the group's forthcoming Hellhole Ratrace 10", and is available for free download courtesy of Turnstile Music's new sampler compilation:mp3:girls :: solitudeDownload the rest of the Turnstile Music comp here for the Perfume Genius track, and check out a clip of Girls' performing "Solitude" live for the first time here.
jj n° 2

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1 Jul 2009 | 2:30 pm

Sincerely Yours continues to dominate the summer of '09 by springing this debut full-length from the mysterious jj on us today out of nowhere. We just talked about the free single the other day, but I'd be remiss not to mention how essential the LP is, especially if you're in need of more summer jams of the dreamily wisftul, blood-spattered variety, or are just a fan of the label's other artists (Air France, the Tough Alliance, Memory Cassette). Get it here, if only for the awesome and weird play on "Lollipop" that I've had on repeat all day, "Ecstacy."mp3:jj :: from africa to malaga Other…
development

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1 Jul 2009 | 7:45 am

Another highlight from Tiny Vipers' devastating new album, Life on Earth, courtesy of Stereogum:mp3:tiny vipers :: developmentRead Jesy Fortino's explanation of the song here. Life on Earth is out July 7 on Sub Pop.previously:mp3:tiny vipers :: dreamer

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The Tallest Man On Earth :: It Will Follow The Rain

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Well Hung :: ’60s Communist Hungarian Funk

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2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

When I’m asked “so, what are you listening to these days?” more often than not, the answer regularly involves some sort of compilation, sanctioned or otherwise, ranging from dancehall, dub, French pop, tropicalia, Ethiopian hybrid jazz/funk to ’60s garage-rock, freakbeat, obscure soul and weird psych comps from yesteryear. While I will always be an admirer [...]
Wilco (The Album)

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1 Jul 2009 | 3:14 pm

Starting with “Wilco (The Song),” which sounds like an upbeat inverse of the Velvet Underground’s “I’m Waiting for the Man,” Wilco announce their intentions quickly on Wilco (The Album). “Do you dabble in depression?” Jeff Tweedy asks, and it’s not the question itself that’s new for Wilco—far from it—but the fact that there’s an answer [...]
Yoñlu :: A Society In Which No Tear is Shed

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1 Jul 2009 | 2:26 pm

Yoñlu was the recording nom de tune of 16 year-old Vinicius Gageiro Marques. Note the use of “was” here. His story is as interesting as it is tragic. From his parents home in the Southwestern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, Marques, recording as Yoñlu, crafted lo-fi, tropicalia-soaked, pop and folk pieces reminiscent of José González [...]
Off The Record :: Citified (Greensboro, NC)

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1 Jul 2009 | 12:37 am

Off The Record is a recurring feature here on the Drunkard that marries two of my greatest interests; music and travel. Having a locals perspective when visiting a new locale is the difference between experiencing it through the lens of a tourist and of that of a native. Off The Record gathers some of my favorite [...]

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Ménage à Twang sing "Listen Sister, Don't Date a Hipster"

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2 Jul 2009 | 1:14 pm

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Brooklyn Bowl - open July 7

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2 Jul 2009 | 12:49 pm

"After two years of development, we're happy to finally say... Brooklyn Bowl has arrived!" Brooklyn Bowl, the highly anticipated 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue with food by Blue Ribbon in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, is pleased to announce it will be open for business in a soft launch capacity beginning this Tuesday, July 7, at 6:00 p.m. Operating hours will be scaled back during the soft launch: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday, 6:00 pm - 2:00 am, and Friday and Saturdays 6:00pm - 4:00am. During this time Brooklyn Bowl will not be open on Mondays, and are serving…
O'Death played MHOW (pics), playing Brooklyn Bowl (really)

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2 Jul 2009 | 12:39 pm

photos by Ryan Muir The first concert at the new Brooklyn Bowl will be O'Death, Justin Carter, Eamon Harkin and Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt on Friday, July 10th. Tickets are on sale now. You may remember that O'Death's June 13th Northside Festival show, which ended up happening at MHOW, was originally scheduled for the venue. More pictures from that show below... Continue reading "O'Death played MHOW (pics), playing Brooklyn Bowl (really) " at BrooklynVegan.com
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2 Jul 2009 | 12:03 pm

Jay Reatard @ the Stuy Town Oval (more by Tim Griffin) Screaming Females tonight in NYC * DANCE * Rubblebucket @ Zebulon * The Feelies @ Maxwell's * Dam-Funk @ Academy Records * Forro in the Dark @ MoMA Sculpture Garden * Kuroma, Acrylics, Gift Horse, Renminbi @ Pianos * Cage, Yak Ballz, Junk Science, Tone Tank @ Southpaw * The Germs, Krum Bums, Bridge & Tunnel @ Mercury Lounge * Maria Taylor, Morgan Nagler, Soy Un Caballo @ Union Hall * Drunkdriver, Cult Ritual, Twin Stumps, White Suns @ Cake Shop * Thee Oh Sees, Golden Triangle, The Beets, German Measles @ Glasslands * Jay Reatard,…
Lee Fields playing Joe's Pub w/ Handclap Band & stuff

brooklynvegan

2 Jul 2009 | 11:45 am

DOWNLOAD: Lee Fields & the Expressions - Ladies (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Lee Fields & the Expressions - Love Comes and Goes (MP3) Lee Fields buttons (on sale now) Soul crooner Lee Fields's new LP, My World, is out now on Truth and Soul Records. Fields and his band the Expressions, made up of Dap Kings, Budos Band and Antibalas members, celebrated that disc with a CD release show at Southpaw on Friday, June 5th. Two songs from that record are posted above. Coming up, he'll be at Joe's Pub on Tuesday, July 21st with The Phenomenal Handclap Band (who just put out an album of their own) and Fight the Big…

Digital Music News: Top Stories
Wall Street Wrap: Thursday, July 02, 2009

rochell

2 Jul 2009 | 2:11 pm

Major Indices Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Finishing Value: 8,280.74 Gain or Decrease: Down 223.32 (2.6...
The (Truncated) Week In Review

presnikoff

2 Jul 2009 | 3:59 am

The formal business week ends early, at least in the United States. Here's what has already transpired... The post-Jackson p...
Oh, By the Way: The iPhone Now Has 50,000 Apps...

presnikoff

2 Jul 2009 | 3:54 am

Just how many apps are you now competing with? According to information shared by Apple, the App Store total now surpasses 50,...
RIAA Wins Again: What Just Happened Against Usenet...

presnikoff

2 Jul 2009 | 3:52 am

After years of failed strategies, legal losses, and sales plunges, the RIAA is suddenly perking its scorecard a bit. In the la...
And Then: Sony Music, IODA Officially Announce Partnership...

presnikoff

2 Jul 2009 | 3:50 am

Sony Music Entertainment and IODA officially disclosed their partnership today, a widely expected move. The deal, first repor...

CMJ New Music News
A Day Of 'Reckoning' With R.E.M.

Most people can't figure out a Rubik's cube or do their taxes ...
Jelly Pool Parties Make Great Summer Jams

As we briefly mentioned yesterday, the Jelly Pool Parties that have ...
Sonicbids Spotlight: Hotel Mama

A soulful mix of funk, jazz, rock and Columbian folk, Bogota-based Hotel ...
Andrew Bird Flies All Over The Place

Chicago's whimsical troubadour Andrew Bird has announced an extensive US tour and ...
Liam Finn Drinks ‘Champagne In Seashells’

New Zealand singer/songerwiter Liam Finn, the son of Crowded House frontman Neil ...

Music Juice
A drug used for surgical anaesthesia has reportedly been found at Michael Jackson's home

1 Jul 2009 | 3:12 pm

Propofol - which is used to sedate patients before surgery - can only be gained by medical professionals and is usually given to patients via an intravenous drip. Gossip website TMZ quotes a source as saying: There is no conceivable way this drug can be properly prescribed for home use. Although Los Angeles County Coroner's officials have not confirmed they discovered the drug at Michael's Holmby Hills home, they have admitted they discovered various prescription drugs there on Monday (29.06.09). Officials entered the house at about noon and came out carrying two plastic bags. TMZ…
Michael Jackson's "amazing" stage show is to be recreated by his family

1 Jul 2009 | 3:08 pm

The 'Thriller' star - who died of a suspected cardiac arrest last Thursday (25.06.09) - was due to begin a 50-night residency in London this month. Promoters AEG Live say the show was so spectacular they hope to get the Jackson 5 and his singing sisters Janet and LaToya Jackson to step in to ensure the high-tech special effects and elaborate routines aren't wasted. Randy Phillips, president of AEG Live, said: It could be done as a tribute - with the family. The brothers performing, some sisters, and the stars that were influenced by him. At some point the world needs to see this…
Michael Jackson feared someone was trying to kill him shortly before he died

1 Jul 2009 | 3:04 pm

The pop superstar was reportedly terrified of being murdered for his money or the music publishing rights he owned, which included his own work and over 200 songs from the Beatles back catalogue. The rights are estimated to be worth over £600 million. Jackson family lawyer Brian Oxman said: He feared somebody wanted to kill him. He was even concerned people would kill him to somehow try to take control of the Beatles back catalogue. Oxman also claims family members believed Michael - who died of a suspected cardiac arrest last Thursday (25.06.09) - was deliberately being kept in a drugged…
Michael Jackson's body will go on display at his beloved Neverland ranch tomorrow (03.07.09)

1 Jul 2009 | 3:02 pm

The pop icon - who died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home last week - is expected to make his final journey to his former home in a white horse-drawn carriage. Once there, the body will reportedly be placed in a glass coffin so fans can say their final farewells before Jackson is buried in the grounds of his favourite home on Sunday (05.07.09). Millions of people are expected to line the streets of Los Angeles to watch the procession - featuring a 30-car motorcade - make its way to the ranch in Santa Barbara County. An insider said: The family want to give him…
Kate Moss has begged Lily Allen to let her sing on her new album

1 Jul 2009 | 2:56 pm

The supermodel - who has previously taken to the stage with former boyfriend Pete Doherty and recorded a duet with Primal Scream - is desperate to pursue her dream of rock stardom further and has asked the 'Not Fair' singer if they can collaborate together. A source said: Kate is obsessed with becoming a rock star. She's desperate to persuade Lily to include her on a new album. The pair have become very close in recent months and Lily is so keen to keep their friendship alive she is willing to let Kate sing on the album, which she is yet to start work on. The source added: Lily…

MSN Music: News
OK Magazine Michael Jackson cover horrifies fans

2 Jul 2009 | 7:47 am
AEG Chief: Rehearsal footage may become motion pic

2 Jul 2009 | 7:02 am

AEG Chief says hours of Jackson's last rehearsal may end up being a motion picture
Lawyer: Rowe deciding whether to seek custody

2 Jul 2009 | 5:27 am

Lawyer: Rowe deciding whether to seek custody
Jackson's memorial set for Tuesday at Staples Center

2 Jul 2009 | 2:57 am

Investigation into Michael Jackson's doctors and his medications to get help from DEA
Geller, ex-bodyguard tell of Jackson drug abuse

2 Jul 2009 | 2:18 am

Geller, ex-bodyguard say they confiscated prescription drugs from Jackson, begged him to stop

VH1 News
Michael Jackson's Alleged Addictions: Experts Weigh In

2 Jul 2009 | 3:04 pm

Michael Jackson's struggles with self-image may have contributed to his alleged psychological and pharmaceutical problems. Doctors Drew Pinsky, Arnold M. Washton weigh in.
Michael Jackson's Video Legacy, In His Own Words

2 Jul 2009 | 2:06 pm

We spoke to Michael Jackson back in 1999 about his role in revolutionizing the music video. "The idea is to take it a step further and innovate, otherwise why am I doing it?" the King of Pop said.
Rihanna Being Investigated For Illegal Tattooing

2 Jul 2009 | 1:43 pm

Rihanna may not have realized, when she tattooed a few of the tattoo artists at East Side Ink in New York on Wednesday night, that what she was doing was illegal.
Rihanna Becomes Impromptu Tattoo Artist

2 Jul 2009 | 12:26 pm

Rihanna was visiting New York tattoo parlor East Side Ink and ended up giving tattoos to three of the artists there.
President Obama Remembers 'Music Icon' Michael Jackson

2 Jul 2009 | 12:24 pm

President Barack Obama talked to The Associated Press about "spectacular performer and music icon" Michael Jackson. "I still have all his stuff on my iPod," Obama said.

Indie Update
Herm

InBlaze

28 Jun 2009 | 6:57 pm

There is some obvious attempt at shock value with Herm’s graphics and video. However, the young performer (Kevin Connolly) from Ireland also presents some creativity in his music, apart from the visual messages he sends out. This listener likes the sound of “Heads,” primarily because it sounds so innocent and “pop.” But the intended contrast between the sound and the lyrical message makes the song much stronger. A couple of sentences given as marketing material for Herm must be read to understand this music completely. “Herm is the product of a short-lived relationship in the late…
Doctor Squid

InBlaze

26 Jun 2009 | 7:54 am

Band member Mark Spurlock describes Doctor Squid’s music as “ridiculously catchy pop/rock” from Athens, Georgia. He adds that some fans have compared Squid music to “early Weezer.” Don’t know about that, but he hit the first part right on the proverbial head. A listening experience that begins with “On My Way” confirms Spurlock’s assessment. The tune is not strong lyrically but the pop music moves in a Monkees-Brady Bunch sort of way. (Comparisons to early Dave Clark Five tunes would be going too far.) “Take a Look” is a sugary, advice song with moments of young talent…
Astronauts of Antiquity

InBlaze

26 Jun 2009 | 7:46 am

Billed as “music for the solar system,” the group is appropriately named Astronauts of Antiquity. Someone who has not heard music from this band might wonder if the implied universal view is recreated in music. This listener found the astronauts flying rather well in the “urban-electro-organica” space. The style may not be the choice of a majority, but it will find a sufficient number of listeners. Band members India and B. Rhyan have scheduled their new album release for early October and have included a track featuring Grammy-Award winning Cee-Knowledge (aka Doodlebug from Digable…
40 Sons and Daughters

InBlaze

23 Jun 2009 | 10:41 pm

How many? Actually, the name of this alternative-rock group from Hamilton, Ontario isn’t all that significant once the listener gets into a song or two. 40 Sons and Daughters puts out some quality rock-and-roll. “My Perfect Enemy” has all that is needed to capture the ears and wallets of the young and energetic listeners. “The Only Witness” and “I’d Do It Again” are presented with the same level of quality. Here’s a statement that would be hard to refute, since it’s the truth – “40 Sons and Daughters (www.myspace.com/40snd) were chosen as Canada’s best…
Maddie Rosene

InBlaze

17 Jun 2009 | 4:05 am

It’s hard not to like a young woman who has put several years into writing and singing her own songs, mostly using just an acoustic guitar. Her MySpace tunes, such as “Short and Sweet” definitely have a 1960s folk feel, especially with vocal clarity that naturally comes with youth. “He Loves Me Not,” like many of Rosene’s songs, doesn’t crack the earth with its lyrics or with musical complexity. But her picking style and conversational tone are easy to listen to. It’s also quite easy to see that she brings much of the Alanis Morissette and Natalie Merchant influence to her…

Mojo4Music
MOJO Strikes A Chord With War Child!

2 Jul 2009 | 3:05 am

2009 award winners signed Gibson guitar and Ford Transit art up for auction!
The Feelies

1 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pm

Good-natured powerpop gets two-thumbs-up from MOJO messageboarder.
Nic Jones

1 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pm

Hatchet-direct performances by the lost voice of English folk. "Anyone for tennis?" asks MOJO messageboarder.
Dan Penn

30 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

One of soul's greatest songwriters steps into the limelight...
Dylan Album Slide

30 Jun 2009 | 10:44 am

PopMatters
Zabriskie Point (1970) (Short Ends and Leader)

Bill Gibron

2 Jul 2009 | 8:08 am

Legend has it that when Italian maestro Michelangelo Antonioni came to America to make his second English language film (after the monster success of Blow-up), he was shocked by the backlash...
Silent Paper Radios - Reborn As a Wind Chime (full album download) (Mixed Media)

Thomas Britt

2 Jul 2009 | 5:36 am

Dan Gubbins' Silent Paper Radios project is a departure from his past work as a DJ and hip-hop/electronic music producer. Gubbins says that the inspiration for Silent Paper Radios was the "Weird...
Slowing down (Marginal Utility)

Rob Horning

2 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

Complaining about the technologically mediated acceleration of life and the loss of the time for contemplation has become a lot like crying wolf. From what I gather, people seem to be sick of hearing...
If I Could Get Away, I'd Go to . . . (Peripatetic Postcards)

tjmHolden

2 Jul 2009 | 1:39 am

Photo: Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times PM is on a break, so I might as well come off mine. I've been traveling about for some time now, collecting pictures and anecdotes, which I'll post as...
The Unborn: Unrated (2009) (Short Ends and Leader)

Bill Gibron

1 Jul 2009 | 1:42 pm

Sometimes a movie makes a decision so dumbfounding, or takes a narrative path so peculiar, that it can't fully recuperate from such a lame left turn. It happens all the time in horror, from the false...

Aversion Music News
Jimmy Eat World Hasn't Left Interscope

2 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

No matter what MySpace tells you, Jimmy Eat World hasn't left Interscope.,
Vampire Weekend Gets Happy on New Album

2 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

The indie world's token purveyors of whitewashed Afropop are making headway on their latest album.
Video - The Dirty Projectors

2 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

It's time to get your indie-rock llama on.
Taken By Trees Wraps Up New Album

2 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

That woman who lent her voice to Peter, Bjorn and John for their "Young Folks" song has another solo album on the table.
Vintage Video - The English Beat

2 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

Smokey Robinson gets a ska makeover when The English Beat took on the classics.

Filter Magazine
Media:Amazing Baby, Headdress (Uncensored) Video

With July 4th festivities looming in the horizon, many people have already mentally clocked in their time cards and are contemplating which bathing suit and pair of Ray Ban's to flaunt this three-day weekend.   It would take a lot to capture someone's attention today.
News:First Impressions: Division Day, Visitation

Division Day Visitation Dangerbird Release Date: 8/18 Tracklisting: 1. Reservoir 2.
News:Busdriver Reveals his Musical Favorites: Part 2

Having just released his eighth studio album, Jhelli Beam, L. A.
Blog:Michael and Michael are Back!

All fans of The State and Stella rejoice! Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter are back with a new Comedy Central show titled Michael and Michael Have Issues. I'm so excited I can't contain myself.
News:Peter Bjorn and John to Tour with Depeche Mode

Swedish indie popstars Peter Bjorn and John will be joining chart-topping electro legends Depeche Mode for an unforgettable nationwide tour this summer.   Known for their infectious high-energy performances and proven knack for creating perfectly crafted pop gems, Peter Bjorn and John are set to rock US audiences with the undeniably catchy tunes from their latest album, Living Thing, out now on Almost Gold Internationa/StarTime International, featuring the hit single “Nothing To Worry About.

Pollstar Concert Wire
Scheduled To Appear – 07/02

Jim Otey

2 Jul 2009 | 4:04 pm

As the gang here at Pollstar prepares for the holiday weekend (stocking up on barbecue supplies, libations and tranquilizers for nervous pets), I thought I’d give you a quick rundown of July 4th celebrations on the tube this weekend.First up at 8 p.m. EST is PBS, with “A Capitol Fourth,” featuring host Jimmy Smits and the musical stylings of Barry Manilow,Aretha Franklin, Natasha Bedingfield, the cast of Jersey Boys, Michael Feinstein and some of your favorite “Sesame Street” characters.Over at NBC, they’ll be airing the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular from New York…
St. Vincent And The Bird

Jim Otey

2 Jul 2009 | 3:01 pm

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, has a busy fall planned that includes a co-headlining run with fellow jack-of-all-trades Andrew Bird.Clark will hit the road next month for a series of headlining appearances that includes stops at the All Points West Festival in Jersey City, N.J., and the Virgin Mobile Festival in Columbia, Mo., as well as a handful of club dates in the Northeast and Canada.The singer’s month-long run with Andrew Bird kicks off September 29 at The Murat Theatre in Indianapolis and will make its way across the East Coast and Midwest before…
Michael Jackson Rehearsal Video

Jay Smith

2 Jul 2009 | 2:01 pm

AEG Live has released a short clip of Michael Jackson rehearsing with his dancers. The video, which was shot at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 23 shows the artist interacting with his dancers and musicians. At the end of one number you can hear an off-screen director instructing “hold for applause, hold for applause … fade out.”Embedded video from CNN Video
RIAA Triumphs Over Usenet.com

Jay Smith

2 Jul 2009 | 1:01 pm

In what is one of the more fascinating copyright infringement cases involving the Internet, the Recording Industry Association of America has won its lawsuit against Usenet.com.First of all, Usenet.com is not the same as Usenet, the decentralized system of message boards no one owns or controls. Instead, Usenet.com acts as a front end, archiving Usenet posts and selling access to customers for just under $20 a month.Here’s how it worked. Although most Internet service providers also give their customers access to Usenet, rarely do the same providers archive Usenet posts. Plus, many…
More than Half Of Americans Polled Say Too Much MJ Coverage

Jay Smith

2 Jul 2009 | 12:01 pm

Nearly two out of three Americans say the media has gone overboard on Michael Jackson coverage.The Pew Research Center released its findings on July 1, saying 64 percent of those polled have pretty much overdosed on Michael Jackson stories. The same poll reports 29 percent are happy with coverage and 3 percent say the late King of Pop has not received enough attention.677048Along the same lines, Associated Press ran an article stating the media had begun to cut back on Jackson coverage. The AP cites other new stories, such as Bernie Madoff’s sentencing and U.S. combat troops withdrawing…

Metal Injection
MAYHEM FEST Song Pack coming to ROCK BAND

2 Jul 2009 | 4:10 pm

Woah! This may be the heaviest song pack ever to be released on Rock Band or Guitar Hero. Next week, you will be able to download killer tracks from the likes of Behemoth, Black Dahlia Murder, Cannibal Corpse, God Forbid, Job for a Cowboy, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, and Whitechapel. You read that correctly! Cannibal Corpse [...]
Metal Injection LiveCast Quickie: Sexual Jeopardy

2 Jul 2009 | 2:20 pm

Tomorrow night, we will present a very special 4th of July Eve Edition of the METAL INJECTION LIVECAST. One of the segments on the show will be Sexual Jeopardy. What is Sexual Jeopardy? No, it's not what Michael Jackson found himself in after sucking off a 12-year-old. It's like the game show Jeopardy, except all [...]
Top 10 Bands vs. Fans Fights

2 Jul 2009 | 9:53 am

A lovely collection of Bands vs. Fans. Some fights, some stage occurrences and of-course the infamous Danzig punchout clip. Check it out.
SWASHBUCKLE do not have WiFi on the seven seas

2 Jul 2009 | 8:58 am

Continuing our coverage of Pagan Fest 2009, we present a goofy interview with the pirate thrashers known as SWASHBUCKLE. These guys were pretty good sports with me giving them shit about being "pirates" based out of New Jersey and had some great responses to my "hard-hitting" journalistic inquiries. Check out the interview below. We also [...]
A friendly reminer: We are on Twitter, Facebook & MySpace!

2 Jul 2009 | 8:49 am

Oh, hey! Did you know we are on Twitter? And Facebook? And MySpace? Just wanted to make sure. You know, we constantly keep those pages updated so you can keep up with our site elsewhere. Just checking.

The Allmusic Blog
Travel With Your Mind: Sky Saxon Remembered

Mark Deming

2 Jul 2009 | 1:32 pm

Sky Saxon, lead singer with 60s garage punk legends the Seeds, died on the morning of June 25, 2009 (or as his official web site put it, he “passed over to be with YaHoWha”); as it happened, he died the same day as both Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, ensuring that the entertainment press, who might have been expected to treat his passing like a one-line filler item, didn’t even give it that much attention. But Saxon hadn’t been a celebrity in the traditional sense for a very long time. Sky may have been a rock star for about two years on the strength of the singles “Pushin’…
News Roundup: 7/2/2009

AMG Staff

2 Jul 2009 | 1:10 pm

Contrary to earlier reports, there will not be a public memorial for Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch this weekend. According to a family representative, plans for such a memorial have been postponed, but an event for fans to commemorate Jackson are in the works. Other Jackson news: Former Sony Music CEO Tommy Mottola claims that there are hundreds of unreleased tracks by the King of Pop, ranging from unused tracks from the sessions for some of his best-loved albums to collaborations with will.i.am and Akon for Jackson’s long-planned comeback album. [Idolator.com, VH1.com] Stereogum…
Maxwell - BLACKsummers’night

Andy Kellman

1 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Maxwell spent part of the eight years between his third and fourth studio albums walking the earth, attempting to experience a life resembling that of a human. One of neo-soul’s most visible faces, along with Lauryn Hill and D’Angelo, he had been on the music industry’s hamster wheel for most of his twenties and needed some tangible inspiration. At some point he got down to scheming and quite a lot of recording; BLACKsummers’night is the first release of a trilogy, with BlackSUMMERS’night (rooted in gospel, with a twist, apparently) and Blacksummers’NIGHT…
News Roundup: 07/01/2009

AMG Staff

1 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

As was reported yesterday, sales of Michael Jackson’s albums have soared in the wake of his death. Today, Jackson now holds the top nine positions on Billboard’s Top Pop Catalog chart according to Nielsen SoundScan. [MTV.com] Galaxie 500 has reissued all three of the indie-rock trio’s original albums on vinyl. The albums are also available as digital downloads with added bonus tracks and videos. [Stereogum.com] U2 kicked off the band’s tour with an extravagant and innovative new stage show yesterday. On the tour, U2 are framed by a large stage set the band and crew…
Straw at the Crossroads

Steve Leggett

1 Jul 2009 | 5:59 am

Today’s pop, rock, and rap stars owe more to William Bunch than they could ever realize. Bunch recognized way back in the 1920s that creating a bad-ass persona would do wonders for record sales, and drawing on a shady character from Black folklore, he re-christened himself Peetie Wheatstraw, claiming (long before Robert Johnson thought of it) that he had sold his soul to the devil down at the crossroads in exchange for success as a musician. It was a great calling card, and success he had, cutting upwards of 170 tracks for the ARC, Bluebird, and Decca labels before his death in 1941,…

hypebot
Drake Redfines D.I.Y. Success With 300K iTunes Downloads In Just Two Weeks

Bruce Houghton

2 Jul 2009 | 10:52 am

This just in from digital distributor TuneCore:According to the iTunes Store's trending data, Hip hop artist Drake has logged the two highest selling weeks ever for a DIY artist, totaling almost 300,000 song downloads in only two weeks fueled by the single "Best I Ever Had".
Hype Machine Outs Artists For Chart Manipulation

Bruce Houghton

2 Jul 2009 | 5:26 am

Music blog aggregator Hype Machine (no relation) has blacklisted more than 40 artists after discovering that they or their representatives had tried to manipulate it's "Popular" song ranking page."We found several artists and blogs creating fake accounts on the site and favoriting their tracks to get higher visibility in the charts," Hype Machine editors wrote on their blog. "Because we’ve only recently switched to a chart based on the number of favorites, their efforts were not fruitful, however. We’ve locked the accounts we detected as fraudulent and suspended tracking blogs we’ve…
Introduce Yourself To The Hypebot Community

Bruce Houghton

2 Jul 2009 | 2:41 am

It's the day before a long holiday weekend here in the US which means it's also a day when many of us are tied to our desks but have no desire to do any work. As a constructive solution to the workday blahs, I'm throwing a little networking party here on Hypebot.In the comments section below, tell us a little about yourself, what you're working on and what excites you (PG-13 only). Include links that you think might be of interest to others and I suggest adding your name and email or some way that other Hypebot readers interested in collaborating can find you. Shameless plugs are…
It's Official: Sony Invests In IODA

Bruce Houghton

2 Jul 2009 | 2:11 am

This time the rumor mill proved correct. Sony Music Entertainment has entered into a global partnership with IODA which includes an investment in the digital distributor. IODA will now provide digital services for Sony's RED indie label arm, as well as, offer expanded overseas opportunities. In return, IODA can now offer its labels physical distribution and the stability of a corporate partner with deep pockets.How Will Independent Labels React?The exact details of how the two companies will work together are still being worked out. But if as Thomas Hess, Sony Music's President of Global…
When The Artist & Fan Relationship Goes Bad

Bruce Houghton

2 Jul 2009 | 1:18 am

I write a lot about the importance of the artist/fan relationship on Hypebot. But sometimes that realtionship goes sour with violent and strangely amusing results. My personal favorite of Fans vs. Faith No More is above. See 9 more at Revivl via Daily Swarm.

Yahoo! Music Top Songs
#7: No Air - Jordin Sparks

1 Jul 2009 | 10:42 pm

No Air Jordin Sparks (C)2007 Jive.
#1: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry

1 Jul 2009 | 10:42 pm

I Kissed A Girl Katy Perry (C)2008 Capitol.
#2: Shake It - Metro Station

1 Jul 2009 | 10:42 pm

Shake It Metro Station (C)2007 Columbia/Red.
#9: Disturbia - Rihanna

1 Jul 2009 | 10:42 pm

Disturbia Rihanna (C)2008 Def Jam.
#3: Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis

1 Jul 2009 | 10:42 pm

Bleeding Love Leona Lewis (C)2007 Syco Music.

Mini-Obs
Just Beat It..thoughts on MJ

Natsthename

28 Jun 2009 | 10:34 am

I'm not one of the zillions of the Michael Jackson fanatics who refer to him as "The King Of Pop." Elvis was the only true king, and his crown was quite tarnished by the time he plopped on that toilet for his final performance.I remember Michael from the days when choosing between Donny or Michael was the greatest decision a girl had to make. It was so cool to see both of these guys all over teen magazine covers (Tiger Beat!) and to know that we were the same age. Up until then, all of my teen-idol crushes were older guys (Bobby Sherman, The Monkees, Paul McCartney.) I was a Donny girl, of…
Tuesday Tunes

Natsthename

9 Jun 2009 | 5:47 am

The weather's heating up so lets do a little "hot" related word association. Songs/Bands/Artists/Albums you think of when you see these words.Steamy - John Hiatt - Feels Like Rain - I don't think there's a mention of steam in the song, but the lyrics are definitely steamy.Heat - Canned HeatHot - Red Hot Chili PeppersSummer - Johnny Rivers - Summer RainDry - Radiohead - High and DryDesert - U2 - The Joshua Tree - Hello, it's in the desert.Beach - The Beach Boys of course!Sweat - Oingo Boingo - SweatWhat comes to mind for you?More:http://musicmemoirs.blogdrive.com/
The Contrast Podcast Nation Presents...

Natsthename

3 Jun 2009 | 11:42 am

baby image from here.A Baby Shower from CP NationOur Contrast Podcast host, Tim, and his lovely wife, Agnes (apologies for leaving out the accent mark, but do you think I know how to insert those with html?) are expecting a baby, who is scheduled to arrive sometime in July. Let's hope the little bundle is on time! Trust me. Those last few weeks are uncomfortable, even if you don't gain 30 kilograms during the pregnancy. (Not that I did. Ok, so I did with the first one. With number two, I kept the gain at a sensible 10 kilos. Anyway, this isn't about me.We're excited for the new parents, and…
Tuesday Tunes

Natsthename

19 May 2009 | 7:19 am

Pick 10 of your favorite artists and list 5 songs they do that you like Ok, that's like a homework assignment, but I'm in.The BeatlesIn My LifeHere Comes The SunAcross The UniversePlease Please MeBack In The U.S.S.R.WilcoShot In The ArmI Must Be HighBox Full Of LettersMondayOuttasiteBarenaked LadiesBrian WilsonThe Old ApartmentIf I Had $1,000,000It's All Been DoneCall And AnswserJohn HiattYour Dad DidMemphis In The MeantimeDrive SouthCry LoveTen Little IndiansPatty GriffinFlaming RedEvery Little BitLet Him FlyTonyMaking PiesElliott SmithMiss MiseryWaltz #2 (XO)Baby BritainA Fond FarewellSweet…
Top 5 on Friday

Natsthename

8 May 2009 | 5:10 am

Top 5 songs that your mother likesTough one, since I've never asked her, but I'll go with the ones I heard her singing in the kitchen.1. Ave Maria by anyone2. Petula Clark - Downtown3. Kate Smith - When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain4. Patti Page - How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?5. Doris Day - Que Sera SeraHow about your mom?Happy Mother's Day to all of my fellow moms!

Phlow-Magazine - Free MP3 Music Culture
Listener’s Digest

acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

2 Jul 2009 | 6:50 am

Summer's got Bettina in its claws | I'm leaving for a two weeks vacation this Saturday. Suitcases have to be stuffed and friends have to be convinced to take care of mail, plants and cat. And as most people, I got myself some new books to browse in the scorching heat of sun-burned beaches (in my case, the white shores of the Baltic Sea). Before I'm off, here's five recent Netaudio releases you should consider downloading. Listener's Digest, you know? Portformat - "Classics" Portformat a.k.a. Ibrahima M'Bodji is a German/ Senegalsese producer. In 2009, Ibrahim will release his debut album by…
Cornbeast – “Chip Hero” (8bitpeoples)

acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

24 Jun 2009 | 7:27 am

Gameboy Arena Rock | We haven't had much chip music lately, and I used to check the usual sources of 8bit music less frequent than I did back in the days. "Chip Hero" by Stockholm Gameboy programmer Fredrik Stolpe, however, is one of the more recent releases at 8bitpeoples, and it hit me hard. In a way, Cornbeast suits the recent trends in Discorock and punky Electronica quite well. Catchy melodies, uplifting beats, rough sounds. So far, this is true for a lot of chip music releases. But Cornbeast's "Chip Hero" brings along more than just 20 minutes dancefloor energy. Below his bleepy…
Coehn & Foehrb – “Die Tugend Von Heute” (b.solid)

acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

9 Jun 2009 | 11:09 pm

German Rap Excellence | mo. pointed out Coehn & Foehrb to me as these guys are going to perform at the Cologne Commons festival this Friday, 12th of June 2009. Their debut album "Die Tugend Von Heute" is online for free via b.solid record label. Coehn & Foehrb bring forth fresh Rap and block-bustin' beats from 1990 to 2010. Highly recommend! For sure: if you are able to understand kid Coehns' streetwise and funny Rap lyrics, it is more easy to dig "Die Tugend Von Heute". Coehn & Foerhb kick Hip Hop like it was big in Germany in the late 90's - straight forward, funky beats, Hip…
Anton Mobin – “Micro-Climat” (konkretourist)

acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

7 Jun 2009 | 11:41 pm

Intensive Musique Concrète | French experimental music composer Anton Mobin released a 15-minutes piece of highly processed field recordings at Cologne konkretourist Netlabel. "Micro-Climat" consists of recording from North and South France condenses versatile soundscapes and textures to an intensive piece of Music Concrète. What struck me about "Micro-Climat" on first touch was the bass-heavy physicalness of Anton Mobins' aural quilt. He interlaces field recordings with musical elements (some percussive, some traces of instruments) and drops smithereens of conversation (French language).
Great, we have our first Netaudio Statement!

acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

5 Jun 2009 | 6:50 am

Photo : www.flickr.com/photos/lafruu/ Applejux Netaudio Statements | Tomorrow Sven Swift and me will play some creative commons music in Cologne on the radio. And next we on the Cologne Commons Festival. Remember, we asked you for an statement in our article "Make Your Statement About Free Music Culture!" Now, Applejux from beautiful Spain grabbed his microphone and recorded three statements for us to play out loud. You can use the statements as well in your next creative commons music mix! We hope still for some more statements. The quality ain't important. It's the message that counts, so…

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Riddle Me That, Riddle Me This…: The Solution

Rebecca

2 Jul 2009 | 9:41 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. Yesterday he puzzled us all with a masterful riddle, below he explains the answer. Riddle me that, riddle me this; can you tell me what it is? Was not born in Leicester Square; nevertheless, the square was there. Did not start out as a star; still a nocturnal sun is tougher by far. Not that parent’s parent, but very mean; Fred came off as very clean. Did not need to take a tram; a Welsh transplant…
Riddle Me That, Riddle Me This…

Rebecca

1 Jul 2009 | 8:44 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. His introduction is below and be sure to check back tomorrow for the answer. Feel free to guess the answer in the comments. Day One: The Riddle British pop music resounded around the globe in the sixties, expanding American consciousness of the musical world outside of its borders and providing adolescents with a vehicle by which they could define an identity…
Michael Jackson, Nostalgia, and the 1980s

Rebecca

30 Jun 2009 | 10:29 am

Elvin Lim is Assistant Professor of Government at Wesleyan University and author of The Anti-intellectual Presidency, which draws on interviews with more than 40 presidential speechwriters to investigate this relentless qualitative decline, over the course of 200 years, in our presidents’ ability to communicate with the public. He also blogs at www.elvinlim.com. In the article below he reflects on nostalgia for the 80’s. See his previous OUPblogs here. Journalists are not usually in the habit of looking back. They are charged to deliver “breaking news” to us. Novelty is…
Dancing With A Cockatoo

Rebecca

24 Jun 2009 | 8:37 am

Aniruddh D. Patel’s research focuses on how the brain processes music and language, especially what the similarities and differences between the two reveal about each other and about the brain itself. Patel has served on the Executive Committee of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition and is currently the Esther J. Burnham Senior Fellow at The Neurosciences Institute. Patel’s book, Music, Language, and the Brain, challenges the widespread belief that music and language are processed independently. This fabulous book won a Deem-Taylor Award From ASCAP and its ideas are…
10 Facts About the Father of Country Music

Megan

17 Jun 2009 | 8:34 am

Megan Branch, Intern For many people, country music has always been a crossover genre. Artists like Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire and the late Johnny Cash are able to tread the line between popular and country music, with hits that please the ears of the thirteen-year-old next door and your grandmother. What most people may not know is that Swift, McEntire, Cash and a whole slew of other performers, including Louis Armstrong, owe much of their success to Jimmie Rodgers. In his new book, Meeting Jimmie Rodgers: How America’s Original Roots Music Hero Changed the Pop Sounds of a Century, Barry…

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V.A. Montero + Navarro Bootleg Remix [IOD008]

millerindub

2 Jul 2009 | 4:43 am

Desde Sem Label, a través de su sección libre IOD, nos desean un buen verano y para ello nos obsequian con este ep, donde Fax, Offthesky, Segue y The Green Kingdom, remezclan "Awaken" del álbum debut de Alexandre Navarro y "Tangencies part 2" del album "Betwenes" de Manrico Montero. En la linea habitual de sonido del sello, y con la participación de grandes artistas, poco mas se puede decir.Montero + Navarro Bootleg Remix by SegueDownload here.
Response "Reflect" [inr010]

millerindub

2 Jul 2009 | 3:59 am

Response es uno de los alias de Chris Tickland, un estudiante de música, quien presenta para imaginary nonexistent este trabajo a base de canciones sencillas e intimistas, donde nos muestra su buen hacer con varios instrumentos como el piano o la guitarra, consiguiendo emotivas piezas, de agradable escucha, donde se combinan lo instrumental con lo electrónico muy elegantemente.Download here.
Mikuś - Dub Mirror [PLANET008]

In Vitro

30 Jun 2009 | 9:14 am

En su primera colaboración con el sello Planet Terror Records, Mikolaj Gorecki propone un dub sólido y maduro, con claras influencias del oriente medio, perfeccionismo en los detalles y una increíble participación en el tema que da nombre al Ep por parte de la trompeta de Kevin Robinson, ejecutante en sesiones de estudio de artistas como Ray Charles o George Benson por mencionar un par. Este no es un dub frío u automatizado, por el contrario sugiere una fuerte carga emotiva y orgánica con resquicios de oscuridad. El audio llega a sonar un poco saturado, quizá su único defecto.Escucha:…
Marc Behrens "Compilation Works 1996-2005" [Crónica 041~2009]

millerindub

21 Jun 2009 | 9:20 am

Si ya los propios estilos musicales son polémicos y discutibles en cuanto a su exactitud y alcance, resultando la mayoría de las veces solo vagas y aproximadas etiquetas orientativas; hay un debate que todavía va mas allá: ¿que puede considerase música y que ruido? La pregunta es mas compleja de lo que puede parecer, ya que la definición mas aceptada de este ultimo dice que "es ruido todo sonido no deseado", según esta primera acepción lo que para alguien es deliciosa música, pues le resulta una experiencia sonora placentera, para otro puede ser ruido ya que le molesta, desagrada,…
V.A "Colores: Ocultos" [MonoSplit 002]

millerindub

21 Jun 2009 | 6:59 am

El netlabel Monofónicos lanza la segunda entrega de su serie Monosplit, donde se reunen varios cortes de distintos artistas. En esta ocasión el sonido es mas oscuro y minimalero, pero se mantienen la contundencia y calidad del netlabel colombiano que sigue confirmando su buen hacer cada nuevo lanzamiento. Además en el blog de la pagina puedes enterarte de novedades en software de audio y demás cuestiones de interés. Este "Colores ocultos" es un excepcional álbum con herramientas de mucha utilidad para djmixes y la pista de baile.Download here.

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The Riverdales Package Deal

A. Renteria

2 Jul 2009 | 9:17 am

The Riverdales are offering a pre-order deal through Asian Man Records, which will include all three vinyl LP colors (red, white, and blue), a CD copy of the album, an Invasion U.S.A t-shirt, three buttons (red, white, and blue), and a beer koozie; all for $38. There are only 3 days left to purchase this package deal through AMR.
Asian Man Records 13 Year Anniversary Show

A. Renteria

2 Jul 2009 | 12:11 am

Asian Man Records 13 year anniversary show on August 1st at the OAKLAND COLISEUM, well they’ll pull a generator into the parking lot before the A’S game and do a commando DIY show. Everything will be totally free and there will be complimentary hot dogs, sodas, and beer for those of you who are 21+. Here’s a list of bands playing thus far: Toys That Kill, The Hot Toddies, The Singularity, Atom Age, For The Win, The Pillowfights, Classics of Love, Anchor Down, Mike Park, and Ready The Jet. Join the Fun: Become A Part of Driven Far Off TodayWe are looking for music writers and…
Senses Fail Announce Future Departure of Guitarist Heath Saraceno

Bryce Jacobson

1 Jul 2009 | 7:09 pm

Senses Fail guitarist Heath Saraceno has announced that he will be leaving the band after their time on this summers Warped Tour. You can read a message from Heath and the band below. SENSES FAIL announces that guitarist Heath Saraceno will be leaving the band later this summer after the band completes their headlining run on the Smartpunk.com Stage on the Vans Warped Tour. The band is touring in support of their third full-length disc, Life Is Not A Waiting Room (Vagrant, 10/08). Saraceno, previously a guitarist/vocalist in the band Midtown, joined Senses Fail in 2005. Senses Fail singer…
Warped Tour Bands Talk MJ

Kristen Cavanaugh

1 Jul 2009 | 2:07 pm

The folks at Buzznet caught up with 11 different artists at Warped Tour and asked each of them what their favorite Michael Jackson song is and what is a memory they have of Michael Jackson. Find out what Escape The Fate, 3OH!3, Meg & Dia, Jeffree Star, The Maine, A Rocket To The Moon, Thrice, Sing It Loud and more had to say about MJ! Check out the video below.
Revolver Interviews Omar Rodriguez Lopez

A. Renteria

1 Jul 2009 | 12:14 pm

Omar Rodriguez Lopez talked to Revolver magazine about The Mars Volta and El Grupo Nuevo’s Cryptomnesia. Check it out here. Join the Fun: Become A Part of Driven Far Off TodayWe are looking for music writers and reviewers. Contact us for details.

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Certain People I Know: 4 Songs [2]

Eric

30 Jun 2009 | 8:07 pm

I’m sure every other music blog has also reported this, but Certain People I Know recently posted 4 songs on their website. “Big deal,” you say. Well, Certain People I Know is a great new band featuring Bob and Damon (Braid, Hey Mercedes), Jeff (The Bomb, The Story So Far, Noise By Numbers), Matt (This Is Me Smiling), and Lauren and this the the first recorded material they’ve released to the world. It’s a little Hey Mercedes-ish but with Bob and Lauren splitting lead vocal duties, it’s less so than it would have been otherwise. It isn’t as obtuse as anything Braid…
The Curtain Calls - No Action EP [1]

Eric

30 Jun 2009 | 7:47 pm

The Curtain Calls (who were formerly called No Action) are a pop-punk-rock band from Omaha, Nebraska that just happens to feature my old friend Chris Crutcher on vocals and guitar. He (as a teenager) played in Juniper 9 with some of the guys who went on to start The Carraways and Moped Band (discography forthcoming at Chris’ request). It’s refreshing to hear that not all the musicians I’ve played with have settled down and started families even though that’s cool too. I guess you’d call this living/listening vicariously through Chris. Anyhow, on the band’s recently…
Learning to ride a Unicycle: Part 12 [1]

Eric

30 Jun 2009 | 5:14 am

It’s just like riding a bicycle… only different. Really, after a full week of not riding at all, I was able to freemount on my second attempt and I was also able to ride 455 feet after freemounting on Sunday. Either way I’ve really only spent about 7 total hours in the saddle practicing and learning so the more I do it, the better I’ll get. However, I can only imagine that with a new baby entering our lives in the next few weeks these updates might get a little more infrequent. I’ll still post some pictures of me on the unicycle as soon as I get someone to take a…
It came from the nineties (Vol. 53) [3]

Eric

28 Jun 2009 | 8:57 am

Here’s another dose of 90’s goodness right on the heels of the last one. I remember the first time I ever heard the band Live. It was at one of those CD stores that used to have listening stations where people could listen to music before they bought it. It was probably 1993 or so and the album was Mental Jewelry, which I still think is Live’s best album. For more posts in this series, just find “1990’s” in the drop down category list on the sidebar or just Stumble this post to share it with your friends. MP3 | Live – Lightning Crashes MP3 | Utah…
Jeremy Garrett - I Am A Stranger

Eric

27 Jun 2009 | 7:45 am

Jeremy Garrett’s new solo album I Am A Stranger is a fairly wide ranging bluegrass effort that shows his strengths as a fiddler and a vocalist (he is both when playing with The Infamous Stringdusters). The album features members of the Stringdusters as well as other players and is a blend of the both the traditional and the progressive sides of modern bluegrass. I’ve been digging the album a lot and I’m guessing you might like it too. Get a copy today from Sugar Hill Records. MP3 | Jeremy Garrett – I Am A Stranger I Am A Stranger MP3 | Jeremy Garrett – I Knew You Would Love…

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Good Girls On Brand

Trojan horse in music video US condom manufacturer Trojan has embarked on its first ever-prominent product placement in a music video. The new single 'Good Girls Go Bad' by Cobra Starship - which also features 'Gossip Girl' actress Leighton Meester (who plays Blair Waldorf) - features the brand prominently. The ...
In the Beat of the night

Samsung looks to new music TV generation Bebo and Samsung are teaming up on a new online TV initiative in order to promote Samsungs new Beat DJ Handset. As with previous tried and tested Bebo webisode models – Kate Modern, Sofia's Diary, and The Secret World of Sam King - ...
Sprite up your life

The green, green music grassroots of home Coca-Cola is embarking on an innovative new interactive YouTube webisode reality series to promote its Sprite soft drink brand. The ‘Green Eyed World: Reality Remixed’ series offers up a window into the life and times, and up and downs of a number of musicians ...
Win WhatFest tickets

On 17th July 10,000 people will descend on Riverside Organic Farm, at Whatcroft, near Northwich for WhatFest 2009, one of the biggest festivals in the North West. The event is going to be something of a 90s revival, featuring britpop stars Dodgy and The Bluetones as headliners, plus performances from ...
Saturdays alright for endorsing

Girls are louder The Saturdays - a girl band once described as a “Girls Aloud for the recession era" - are making some serious inroads on the endorsement circuit of late. It seems ever more clear that the group are Girls Aloud 2.0, waiting in the wings for the ...

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Photos: Evangelicals, This Piano Plays Itself, Sound On Film @ Drunken Unicorn (6/30/09)

Kevin Griggs

2 Jul 2009 | 11:03 am

Sound On Film: More Sound On Film photos This Piano Plays Itself: CONTINUE READING Photos: Evangelicals, This Piano Plays Itself, Sound On Film @ Drunken Unicorn (6/30/09) (12 words) © Kevin Griggs for Ohmpark, 2009. | Permalink | 2 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Drunken Unicorn, Evangelicals, Sound On Film, This Piano Plays itself
Videos: Living Rooms, Blastoids @ I Can Fly 2 (6/28/09)

Davy Minor

1 Jul 2009 | 12:10 pm

After leaving Corndogorama Sunday night a little early, I headed over to the new I Can Fly house. The DIY venue used to be located in my old neighborhood of Home Park, but when I moved to Reynoldstown, it moved over here too. This was my first time at the new one, and was very impressed with the crowd they drew for a Sunday night party with no beer. The venue space inside was pretty small, so it was really too packed out for me to go in and hear The Sunglasses or Siddhartha, but both sounded great from outside. I then went in up front to catch Blastoids and Living Rooms and both of them were…
Photos: It’s Elephant’s, Whores, The Long Shadows @ The Earl (6/26/09)

Kevin Griggs

1 Jul 2009 | 11:39 am

The Long Shadows: Whores: CONTINUE READING Photos: It’s Elephant’s, Whores, The Long Shadows @ The Earl (6/26/09) (7 words) © Kevin Griggs for Ohmpark, 2009. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: It's Elephant's, Long Shadows, The Earl, Whores
Corndogorama 2009: Sunday (Day 2)

Davy Minor

30 Jun 2009 | 8:23 am

All photos by Clint Miller I made my way into the festival to grab some breakfast, and then caught the end of The Slackey Family, who weren’t very memorable. As soon as that ended, This Piano Plays Itself unleashed a sonic assault that brought most of the sparse festival crowd over to witness. Their set was only comprised of two newer songs, but they were probably each about ten minutes long. This was the first show with Doug from the now defunct Athens band Kebert Xela in the lineup, and this new 5-piece incarnation was blissful controlled chaos. Next up were two bands that would…
Photos: Adron, A Fight to the Death, Lindsay Appel, Royal Bangs @ Star Bar (6/25/09)

Kevin Griggs

29 Jun 2009 | 6:53 am

Royal Bangs: Lindsay Appel: A Fight To The Death: CONTINUE READING Photos: Adron, A Fight to the Death, Lindsay Appel, Royal Bangs @ Star Bar (6/25/09) (4 words) © Kevin Griggs for Ohmpark, 2009. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: A Fight To The Death, Adron, Lindsay Appel, Royal Bangs, Star Bar

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Dappled Cities announce new album!

Matt D

2 Jul 2009 | 9:45 am

When you listen to Dappled Cities you actually see things. Vivid colours, strange animals, story-book characters. It’s as if a world that you didn’t know existed, and all it’s possibilities, is now within your grasp. Dappled Cities can take you there, as one respected reviewer put it, Quote: ”by weaving between grandiose indie-rock, oddly bent pop and big-emotion, big-gesture music that seems refracted through a vaguely hallucinogenic mirror." After 2 years of ludicrously intense international touring and songwriting, Dappled Cities prepare for the release of their 3rd album, the…
New Adam Freeland/Peter Hook project perform in New York this weekend

Matt D

2 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am

GIRLS & BOYS W I T H A D A M F R E E L A N D and P E T E R H O O K (New Order DJ Set) This Friday at Webster Hall Grammy nominated Adam Freeland celebrates the release of his latest full length (Marine Parade) - an exciting blend of electronica and shoegaze-rock that has been internationally acclaimed. Cruising through New York City on his North American tour, Adam Freeland shares some of his trademark electro-beats at the tables this Friday at Webster Hall for a very special DJ set. Free download of"Under Control" MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery…
THE HORSE'S HA PLAY FIRST OF SEVERAL MINI-TOURS FOR NEW ALBUM

Matt D

2 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am

The Horse's Ha will be playing the first of several mini-tours this summer in support of their genre-bending debut album, Of The Cathmawr Yards, out now on Hidden Agenda. Featuring stellar performers from Chicago's rock and jazz communities; Freakwater and Eleventh Dream Day's Janet Beveridge Bean (vocals, melodica and mandola), The Zincs' James Elkington (vocals and acoustic guitar) and jazz rhythm section Nick Macri (double bass) and Charles Rumback (drums), The Horse's Ha blend an all-acoustic instrumentation with sweetly harmonizing vocals that belie the group's darkly haunting songs. The…
Green Day announce more Australia and New Zealand shows after inital shows sell out!

Matt D

2 Jul 2009 | 8:48 am

GREEN DAY SHOWS SELL OUT IN BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE NEW SHOWS ADDED TO MEET DEMAND! Green Day fans have shown their devotion to the legendary rock band snapping up tickets to see Green Day this December, with tickets selling out in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in less than half an hour. Second shows have been added for each city and will go on sale at 10AM TODAY from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au. Another show was added for Auckland straight away this morning at the Vector Arena! GREEN DAY 21st Century Breakdown Tour - December 2009 visit The Frontier Touring Company -…
Four Year Strong - Explains It All [Album]

altsounds

2 Jul 2009 | 7:26 am

Four Year Strong are currently writing their new album so it came as a huge surprise to me when I received what appeared to be the new Four Year Strong album in the mail for review. What? Hopefully you are as confused as I was. So I put the record on and set to find out what was happening here. Turns out that during the process of putting a song together for the Pop Goes Punk II album, Four Year Strong had a lot of difficulty actually pinpointing one song to cover as they realized there was a shed load of songs from the 90s that they wanted to have fun covering as it reminded them of all the…

Alex Ross: The Rest Is Noise
Make Music New York

Alex Ross

29 Jun 2009 | 5:50 am

Symphony of the City. The New Yorker, July 6 and 13, 2009.More at the New Yorker website; more on Betsey Biggs here.
Hiatus

Alex Ross

24 Jun 2009 | 11:14 am

Activity at this blog will subside over the summer while I travel to South America (Festival Malpensante in Bogotá; Festa Literária Internacional de Paraty in Brazil) and then go to work on my next book. Please read music critics and music blogs.Playlist:— David Lang, The Little Match Girl Passion (Har. Mundi)— Sweelinck, Music for Harpsichord; Glen Wilson (Naxos)— Sonic Youth, The Eternal (Matador)— Ann Southam, Simple Lines of Enquiry; Eve Egoyan (Centrediscs)— Mozart, Violin Concertos; Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica (Nonesuch)Reading List:Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, The Thing…
Elbphilharmonie rising

Alex Ross

23 Jun 2009 | 10:35 pm

In 2007, Justin Davidson wrote here about Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron's spectacular design for the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Despite delays and overruns, the hall is rising steadily from the waters of the Elbe, as this webcam attests, and is due to open in 2012. The dedicated website is spectacular in itself; you can even control the webcam remotely.
Marlboro

Alex Ross

21 Jun 2009 | 9:30 pm

My long article on Marlboro Music, Rudolf Serkin's fabled chamber-music retreat in Vermont, appears in The New Yorker this week. It's available to subscribers, digital readers, and newsstand buyers. A post on our website contains two recordings from last summer's edition of Marlboro: the slow movement of the Schubert E-flat Trio, with Mitsuko Uchida, Soovin Kim, and David Soyer; and Samuel Barber's Summer Music, for winds. Some more pictures appear below. The coffee shop, hub of social activity. Haydn in the dining hall. The infamous scheduling board. David Soyer's music stand inspired an…
20 Jun 2009 | 8:18 am

Alex Ross

20 Jun 2009 | 8:18 am

The great Iranian kemancheh player Kayhan Kalhor and the New York string quartet Brooklyn Rider play "Beloved, Do Not Let Me Be Discouraged." Part 2 here.

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Outloud! – S/T (2009)

Brian Basher

2 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

In all honesty my draw to Outloud! was lead singer Chandler Mogel, I was blown away by his work on the last Talon album “Fallen Angels”. I wasn’t familiar with the other members of Outloud! at all, but after hearing their debut that is all going to change very fast. In addition to Mogel, Outloud! is [...]
SINK or SWIM Video – STEADLUR – Bumpin

Rob Rockitt

2 Jul 2009 | 3:15 am

Check out Steadlur’s new video “Bumpin”. Watch the video and decide if “Bumpin” should SINK or SWIM with your vote below.
Kiss meets the Fuhrer of the Reich

Rob Rockitt

1 Jul 2009 | 9:59 pm

This video is too funny. Enjoy!
THE FIFTH sign with EMG/Universal and Fused Management

Rob Rockitt

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

North Carolina rock band The Fifth has signed with EMG/Universal and will release their debut album Confessions of Man on July 28, 2009. The band has also signed an exclusive long-term management agreement with partners Ricky B. Rogers & Ray Ware of Nashville-based Fused Management, home to all-girl rock band Atomic Blonde, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bob [...]
Danny Vaughn’s “The Road Less Travelled” Available Now

Rob Rockitt

1 Jul 2009 | 11:08 am

HardRockHouse is proud to announce the release of “The Road Less Travelled”, the new live album from Danny Vaughn. With a career stretching back over twenty years to when he first hit the limelight fronting Waysted on their “Save Your Prayers” album Vaughn is no stranger to the big stages of the world. With Waysted, Tyketto [...]

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What's up

Bloggin' Momma

2 Jul 2009 | 8:37 am

Oh where to begin. Things sometimes change so rapidly in life that it can make a person's head spin. My head is on perpetual rotation it seems. Kind of like my new Hank Jr. CD I got in the mail a couple of days ago (Love that CD with a capital L). I think things are going great and moving forward and then bam, I get hit with something new and I have to readjust my life. The only important thing is I keep moving forward because if I stop I'm afraid I may cease to exist. I know, I'm sounding silly, but trust me, it makes sense to me. Anyway, things have changed in my…
HEy guys

Bloggin' Momma

1 Jul 2009 | 9:59 am

Sorry I've been missing in action. I've got some stuff going on that I don't really want to yak about, but I just wanted to let you know that I'll be back - probably tonight or tomorrow morning. Just bear with me.
Trisha talks about her new cookbook

Bloggin' Momma

30 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Trisha's currently working on her next cookbook after her first one was such a mega hit. Take a listen as she talks about summer and when the next cookbook installment will take place. Have A Great Summer
LeAnn does something good

Bloggin' Momma

30 Jun 2009 | 7:18 am

Leaving behind the paparazzi-filled streets of California, LeAnn Rimes spent some time helping out at a music camp for those with developmental disabilities Monday, June 29, 2009, at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music. LeAnn also took time to sign a few autographs. Must say, it's a nice change of pace to the usual stories and pictures that have dogged LeAnn lately. Check out more pics here.
SHeDAISY sis gets hitched

Bloggin' Momma

30 Jun 2009 | 7:13 am

Everyone, it's time to send out a big congrats to SHeDAISY singing sister, Kassidy, who recently got married in a private ceremony to Derek Williamson at the LDS Temple in San Diego according to Music City TV. “For being one of the most important days of my life, it couldn’t have been more perfect and beautiful!” Kassidy said in a statement. SHeDAISY are currently putting the finishing touches on their upcoming new album and have just joined the Twitter craze (follow them @SHeDAISY). The ladies have also just recently started blogging so be sure to check them out…

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Fond memories of the Cassette.

Oliver Chesler

2 Jul 2009 | 10:58 am

Cassette Jam from Jesse England on Vimeo. Apparently today is the 30th anniversary of the Cassette. Create Digital Music has a great walk down memory lane worth checking out: Happy 30th, Sony Walkman: Your Memories and the Best of Cassettes on CDM Related post: Cassette tape nostalgia. Rewind.
Another TR-808 clone.

Oliver Chesler

1 Jul 2009 | 5:33 am

808 drum machine clone test from Danjel van Tijn on Vimeo. There’s no drum machine like the Roland TR-808. It has kick that goes from a sharp click to boom and snares and hats that sound like chrome lightning. Since Roland never released the 808 and used prices are up and up it’s no wonder clones are arriving. We already have the Miami from Acidlab and as you can see above the MB808 from intellijel could be coming our way. I say yay. More info: intellijel.com
Walkman VS iPod.

Oliver Chesler

30 Jun 2009 | 4:04 am

The BBC has a great story titled, “Giving up my iPod for a Walkman” in which a 13 year old named Scott swapped his iPod for an original Sony Walkman. I often think what must young kids think when they play with old cassette decks and such. “Another notable feature that the iPod has and the Walkman doesn’t is “shuffle”, where the player selects random tracks to play. Its a function that, on the face of it, the Walkman lacks. But I managed to create an impromptu shuffle feature simply by holding down “rewind” and releasing it randomly –…
Analogue Solutions SEM clone Telemark.

Oliver Chesler

29 Jun 2009 | 3:50 am

If you’re looking for a very good sound analog synthesizer you may want to check out the new Analogue Solutions SEM clone Telemark. I can think of a long list of main brand synthesizers that cost around the same price ($1250) or higher than the Telemark that don’t have 1/10th of it’s character. Check out the video and audio sample below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rv_ftljSWo Telemark audio clip: click here For a history lesson concerning Oberheim’s SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module) head over to vintagesynth.com: click here If your about to go shopping keep in mind…
Used music gear shopping with Craigsphone.

Oliver Chesler

28 Jun 2009 | 4:20 pm

As musicians we all spend time checking out music tech blogs, participating in pro-audio forums and listening to tunes on various social music sites. We can all justify the time we spend on such sites as learning (and it really is!). I’ve found a new time waster: Craigsphone (iTunes link). I know the iPhone app has been around for a while. I know you could do the same searching over at Craigslist. However, I had not searched for local synths for sale on my iPhone until today. There’s something to be said for laying in the backyard on a chaise lounge chair and finger flicking…

Spinner
Sharon Van Etten, 'For You' -- Video of the Day

Adam Horne

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Filed under: Video of the DayArtist: Sharon Van EttenVideo: 'For You'Highlight: A series of black and white close-up shots add emotional weight to this clip from the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter.
The Chum Bucket: Jack White's 'Mars' Movie + More

Adam Horne

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Filed under: The Chum BucketApparently Jack White appeared in a campy sci-fi flick called 'Mutant Swinger From Mars.' Is that Oscar buzz we hear? [Corner Shop Studios]Now Kanye West can add 'director' to the list of things he claims to be the best in the world at. [Rolling Stone]The 'Rock of Ages' cast, crew and audience broke the world record for largest air guitar ensemble (as well as 'most pointless world record'). [BWE]Moonwalk competition at the Apollo. Who's in? [Gothamist]Brad Pitt + Department of Eagles = A wonderfully WTF Japanese commercial. [Pitchfork]
John Doe Balances Punk and Country With X and the Sadies

David Chiu

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, ExclusiveSeveral years ago musician John Doe toured with Wilco, who were taking fans' requests of what songs the group should perform onstage through their Website. That gave Doe an idea of doing something similar for his own band, X. So for the Los Angeles punk group's current 'Total Request Live' tour, X fans have the opportunity to vote for their favorite X songs for the band to play in their city. "It's fun," Doe, 56, tells Spinner about the experience. "It's a little bit more work but I have made so many set lists [that] it's not difficult." On the…
Dredg Aim to Dodge 'Concept' Label on New Album

Benjy Eisen

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Filed under: News, ExclusiveDredg frontman Gavin Hayes admits to Spinner that Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' is such a sick concept album that he remains "quite jealous of it." That might also explain Dredg's predisposition for recording concept albums. Or, at least, thematic ones. Initially inspired by a Salvador Dali painting, the band's stand-out 2002 disc 'El Cielo' dealt largely with sleep paralysis and their latest, 'The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion' was directly influenced by a Salmon Rushdie essay entitled 'Imagine There's No Heaven: A Letter to the 6 Billionth Citizen.'…
Music Appreciation: Prince Harry

Benjy Eisen

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Filed under: Music AppreciationPrince Harry just might be the member of the British Royal Family most likely to go on a Las Vegas bender. It should come as little surprise, then, that he's a fan of Vegas exports the Killers. At a recent concert in London's Hyde Park, His Royal Highness even paid a visit backstage to say hello and meet the band. Reportedly, he smiled like he meant it. Next

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Kid Rock Set to Introduce New Brew

Beville Darden

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Kid Rock is brewing up some big plans for the 4th of July. His American Badass Beer Company will start filling kegs this Friday for the first time with the rocker's signature suds, said to be an "American-style lager."We'll have to wait a few weeks to taste Kid's beer, however, as he doesn't plan to introduce it to consumers until a July 17 concert in his hometown of Detroit. The beer company is reporting that the new brew is already a success, based on all of the pre-orders they've received.
Taylor Swift Ready for Solo Habitation & World Domination

Gayle Richardson

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Filed under: Country NewsAt just 19 years old, Taylor Swift has already sold out arenas in record-time, won countless awards, scored two multi-platinum selling albums, guest-starred on a hit TV show and raked in millions of dollars in the process. Yet there is one goal Taylor has yet to attain. "I'd like to move out of my parent's house!" she tells Glamour magazine.But Taylor doesn't spend much time at anyone's house these days. Currently headlining her own 'Fearless' tour, the country sensation doesn't plan on resting when the tour ends in November.
Billy Ray Cyrus Defends His Working Brood

Pat Gallagher

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Filed under: Interviews If you think Miley Cyrus -- aka the hottest teenager on the planet -- is the only one of Billy Ray's children who aspires to greatness in the land of entertainment, think again. The Boot wondered how the country star and his wife Tish make Miley's siblings feel special in their fish-bowl existence, with the pressure of measuring up to their insanely famous sister. Billy Ray was quick to point out to us that his other children are doing just fine, thank you very much."You've got to keep in mind that my son Trace (20) is in Metro Station, which has a hit album all around…
Maura O'Connell Gets 'Naked with Friends' (Including Dolly!)

Stephen L. Betts

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Filed under: AlbumsIrish-born singer Maura O'Connell has always had a steady stream of musical compatriates assisting her on record. And her latest album, an a capella collection provocatively titled 'Naked with Friends,' is no exception. Among the artists joining the Grammy-nominated songstress this time around are Dolly Parton and Alison Krauss, both of whom she has recorded with in the past. Maura's critically-acclaimed disc, 'Blue Is the Colour of Hope' featured Alison, while the following year, Maura contributed harmony vocals to Dolly's 'Slow Dancing with the Moon' album. Other guests…
Luke Bryan Goes Metal!

Beville Darden

31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

Filed under: Concert News, HumorWhen you go to a Luke Bryan concert, you're guaranteed to hear the Georgia native perform his down home country hits like 'All My Friends Say,' 'We Rode in Trucks' and 'Country Man.' But you also might do a little headbanging. Luke has been known to throw a taste of metal into his live show, surprising his audience with a cover of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman.' "It's a little out there! I hope [Metallica's] James Hetfield doesn't gun me down one day," Luke told The Boot with a laugh, after we saw him perform 'Sandman' at a recent show in Nashville. "I think it…

AOL News
Too Much Detail in Jackson Coverage?

brooketarnoff08

2 Jul 2009 | 3:13 pm

After the sudden passing of Michael Jackson, the Internet exploded with 24/7 coverage of every aspect of the pop star's life and death. Too much detail? Some say yes.
The Last Video Ever of Michael Jackson?

mikehessnyc

2 Jul 2009 | 2:17 pm

The video you're about to watch marks the very last time a camera ever documented Michael Jackson working his magic on stage. The video obtained exclusively by CNN shows the King of Pop filming a video during a rehearsal just two days before his sudden death.
Jackson Funeral Plans Gets a Fourth of July Bump

marcpsnyc

2 Jul 2009 | 1:52 pm

A change in plans for Michael Jackson Funeral
Best Summertime Pop Songs

marcpsnyc

2 Jul 2009 | 12:24 pm

The summer of 2000 belonged to 'Thong Song' and 'Who Let the Dogs Out.' The dog days of 1997 would have been unrecognizable without 'MMMBop.' But the truly timeless songs of summer are the ones written about the season itself. These all-time summer hits are hotter than black vinyl car seats in Arizona and more fun than running through the sprinkler.
Rowe Declares: 'I Want My Children'

mikehessnyc

2 Jul 2009 | 11:58 am

Speaking out in the ever-changing custody case surrounding Michael Jackson's children, mother Debbie Rowe is declaring that she is out for her kids.

Heavy Metal Addiction
Release date announced for the new Ace Frehley album, Anomaly, with an official commercial

rhodeislandrock

2 Jul 2009 | 1:16 pm

Ace Frehley announced through his official website that the release date for his new album, ANOMALY, will be September 15, 2009. Check out the ANOMALY commercial….. ANOMALY tracklisting: ‘Foxy & Free’, ‘Outer Space’, ‘Pain In The Neck’, ‘Fox On The Run’, ‘Genghis Khan’, ‘Too Many Faces’, ‘Change The World’, ‘Space Bear’, ‘A Little Below The Angels’, ‘Sister’, ‘It’s [...]
Def Leppard, Poison & Cheap Trick in concert at Comcast Center (Mansfield, MA) – 6/30/09

rhodeislandrock

1 Jul 2009 | 12:14 pm

The summer concert season is in full swing but I haven’t been to a show since March! The good news is that I have tickets to a few shows coming up but the first on the list was the Def Leppard/Poison/Cheap Trick show last night at the Comcast Center (formerly Tweeter Center……formerly Great Woods) in [...]
New Release Tuesday: Twisted Sister – Stay Hungry 25th Anniversary

rhodeislandrock

30 Jun 2009 | 11:59 am

Twisted Sister – Stay Hungry (25th Anniversary Edition) (2009) – $15: There is a Twisted Sister renaissance going on in my house over the last year when my oldest daughter (10 years old) got seriously into the band. She’s the only 10 yr old I know that can recite all of STAY HUNGRY (with or [...]
CD Scavenger Hunt – updated purchases

rhodeislandrock

29 Jun 2009 | 9:42 am

I haven’t been posting but I have been buying! Here’s everything I’ve picked up in the last couple weeks online and at the record stores….. Record Stores Dream Theater – Black Clouds & Silver Linings (2009) – $15: The new Dream Theater came out last Tuesday and I had a choice of 2 stores to pick up [...]
Current Playlist

rhodeislandrock

28 Jun 2009 | 12:03 pm

I haven’t been posting but I have been listening…..here’s what’s been assaulting my ears the last couple of days….. Primal Fear – 16.6 (Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead) (2009): I picked this up in the last couple of weeks but I didn’t get around to listening to it until this past weekend. There is some classic Primal [...]

All Metal Resource
Review: Ploy For Extinction - From Within EP (2009)

cody

1 Jul 2009 | 6:39 pm

Hailing from Boulder, CO, Ploy For Extinction are an enigma to me. I can often pin point a band’s sound, but I am sort of at a loss on this one. The band’s EP, From Within brings to the table a sound that is very modern in nature which I can best describe as post-thrash, groove metal, death metal with a dash of synthetic industrial overtones. Rest assured though AMR readers, despite my describing Ploy For Extinction as post-thrash, this is no Machine Head (any avid readers will know what we think of MH). In fact, usually I’d say post-thrash is one of the most benign and…
Review: Anaal Nathrakh - In The Constellation Of The Black Widow (2009)

coled24

30 Jun 2009 | 12:07 pm

So far, 2009 has had its ups and downs. For every Crack The Skye, there’s a letdown like Revelations Of The Black Flame (1349)or something somewhat boring like Evisceration Plague (Cannibal Corpse). However, on this day, the Gods have given us one epic album: In The Constellation Of The Black Widow by the English extreme, blackened deathgrinders, Anaal Nathrakh. Sporting top notch tecnhical skill and amazing array of vocal work, In The Constellation h\as easily put itself in the top 5 for best of 2009, in my book. For those of you who are not familiar with this band, Anaal Nathrakh is a…
Review: Jodi Explodi - Shipyard (2009)

cody

29 Jun 2009 | 8:25 pm

Who knew that working in a field as dry as medical billing would solicit review opportunities? Yes, it’s true. Yours truly is a magnet for music, even at my humble little job. People come far and away, sending promos from Italy, England and Brazil, yet I always make time for the little guys in my own backyard. Alright, I am full of shit, but the fact that this blog is all about the music, no matter how big or small, sets us apart from other metal blogs. Jodi Explodi, a local punk band from the Portland, Maine area, has released their latest (first?) full length album, and while…
Review: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings (2009)

cody

25 Jun 2009 | 7:57 pm

Dream Theater, the beloved and respected progenitors of modern prog metal are back with their latest offering. Black Clouds & Silver Linings, the second album released under Roadrunner Records, has been highly anticipated after 2007’s Systematic Chaos opened Dream Theater up to a whole new fanbase of newer, younger fans. Surpsingly though, DT’s 2009 outing isn’t as assertive as one might think given their label and the appeal they have won from a crowd that demands a certain level of aggression. Black Cloud & Silver Linings is most definitely a DT release, but…
Suffocation Streaming Whole New Album This Week

cody

25 Jun 2009 | 3:17 pm

Suffocation’s latest foray into the world of death metal, Blood Oath, is streaming all this week on their Myspace page. The album will be released on July 14th, while a special edition of the album including an additional mix of “Undeserving” and an instrumental version of “Marital Decimation” – is available for pre-order on iTunes right now. Expect a review of this puppy soon!

Rock and Roll Mama
Interview Chat at Snazl today, preview for ELF Blogher Party

rockrollmama

2 Jul 2009 | 4:32 am

While in New York for the 140 Conference recently, I had the chance to hang out with my girls Audrey McClelland, Beth Feldman, and Katja Presnal at the ELF (Eyes Lips Face) offices, play with some makeup, and get interviewed by the lovely creator of a new social communications tool, Ameeda Chowdhury. Ameeda’s created a [...]
Great, just what I needed. One more reason to go to Starbucks.

rockrollmama

1 Jul 2009 | 1:31 pm

Image via Wikipedia I’ll tell you something you already know if you’ve ever met me in real life…I’m a Starbucks Addict. As in, It’s one of my kid’s first words, and the baristas know me by name (and I them!) . They’re surprised if I order a different drink, (doppio espresso macchiato with cinnamon, year-round). I [...]
My first kid VS. the third: A rumination

rockrollmama

29 Jun 2009 | 11:49 am

I remember when J (now 12) was born, how unsure I was of my skills as a mother. The fear of dropping him as I walked across the grocery store parking lot. Everything about him seemed so vulnerable, despite his 9.2 birth weight. I grew into it, the mothering gig, but the vigilance never fully abated. [...]
Hitting the road? Keep the kids happy! Disney travel kit giveaway

rockrollmama

26 Jun 2009 | 12:58 am

We have several road trips planned for this summer (mostly to see Dan play) and I can already hear the screams echoing through the minivan. Yeah, that would be me. No, I’m just kidding. My kids are really good travelers, as long as we bring a 200-pack of Trader Joe’s lollipops and keep passing ‘em back. [...]
Rant: Hang up the ^&^%^^ Phone, please-

rockrollmama

25 Jun 2009 | 12:49 pm

Disclaimer: I’m not perfect. I know I’m not, it’s one of my least favorite things about myself (along with my eyes that cross easily and very poor time management skills, but that’s a different post.) Sometimes, I judge. I know we’re not supposed to. But last week, I did, and the incident that prompted it has [...]

Largehearted Boy
Book Notes - Jessica West ("What Would Keith Richards Do?")

david

2 Jul 2009 | 9:05 am

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. What Would Keith Richards Do? collects the wisdom of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards into a Scripture for our times. Incredibly well-curated, the book is filled with surprisingly thoughtful and always entertaining quotations. The Toronto Star wrote of the book: "West boils the notoriously loose-tongued Richards down to his most bon of mots, and lays them side by side with those of Aristotle, Plato, Saint Augustine (!?!) and Neitzsche. The result is a fairly…
Book Review - The Vinyl Countdown by Travis Elborough

david

2 Jul 2009 | 8:04 am

In this series at Largehearted Boy, guest contributors review music books. Josh Spilker is the mastermind behind the indie music and literature blog Deckfight. Josh Spilker of Deckfight reviews Travis Elborough's book, The Vinyl Countdown: The Album from LP to iPod and Back Again: After buying the new Wilco album, I brought it into my office for a better look. A coworker noticed I was peeling a plastic sleeve off a thin colorful square. "Did you get a new calendar?" Instead of debating with her about the merits and improbability of buying a new calendar in the middle of summer, I just simply…
Shorties (John Vanderslice, Frank Black, and more)

david

2 Jul 2009 | 7:05 am

American Songwriter profiles singer-songwriter John Vanderslice. Frank Black talks to See. “Yeah — I think those Catholics records have some integrity to them. Now people might say, ‘Oh yeah, those Frank Black and the Catholics albums were great,’ but at the time they were ignored by the press and even fans. ‘What are you up to? This is stupid.’ “But that’s the way it goes when you play ‘alternative rock’” — the phrase sounds utterly ironic when he utters it — “You make your records and then years later everyone loves them. ‘Teenager of the Year [his second solo…
Daily Downloads (Black Heart Procession, Slaraffenland, and more)

david

2 Jul 2009 | 5:43 am

Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Aeroplane Pageant: "I Remember I Think" [mp3] from Even The Kids Don't Believe Me other Aeroplane Pageant< posts at Largehearted Boy Black Heart Procession: "Rats" [mp3] from Six (out October 6th) other Black Heart Procession posts at Largehearted Boy Bloodkin: 2009-06-27, Athens [mp3,ogg,flac] "Easter Eggs" [mp3] other Bloodkin posts at Largehearted Boy Deluka: "Cascade" [mp3] other Deluka posts at Largehearted Boy Learning Music: "I Want You Pretty" [mp3] other Learning Music posts at Largehearted Boy Netherfriends: "Friends with Lofts" [mp3] from…
Book Notes - Jessica Hopper ("The Girls' Guide to Rocking")

david

1 Jul 2009 | 8:36 am

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. I am the uncle of several nieces and have several friends with young girls, so I am always on the lookout for books that empower young women. Jessica Hopper's The Girls' Guide to Rocking offers great council for young women interested in starting a band, from choosing instruments and a band name to recording music to booking gigs and sending out PR notices. Hopper keeps the tone light, funny, and accessible to younger readers, but many of this encyclopedic book's…

MakingTheMogul.com
What Was Missing From The BET Awards

Moe Arora

28 Jun 2009 | 11:32 pm

The BET Awards just wrapped up and everybody has an opinion on it. Everybody. Whether you loved it or hated it though (there’s FAR too much blatant negativity, without real basis, online), I will say that I give respect to any staff that has 3 days to scramble and re-arrange an event that took them months to set up. Was it the best show they’ve ever done? No. Was it the worst show they’ve ever done? No. It was a decent production – especially given the fact that they had to reformat the entire scheduling in such a short timeframe. (After speaking to several people who…
Konvict Muzik’s Bu Shows You The Life Of A Young Music Exec

Moe Arora

24 Jun 2009 | 10:11 pm

Last year, I featured the big homie, Bu; co-CEO of Konvict Muzik. Not only did that feature get some attention, but a lot of people started asking for more information about him, his ventures and his everyday life. Well, Bu decided it was time, and so he recently joined Twitter & launched his own YouTube channel. Make sure to subscribe to his updates on both sites, as he’s going to be offering some insight into his life as a young music executive. Bu on Twitter Bu on YouTube I see you homie! © MakingTheMogul.com - visit http://www.makingthemogul.com for more great content.
Featured on Mogul Monologues

Moe Arora

10 Jun 2009 | 11:15 am

The homie EL Johnson just interviewed me for his site, Mogul Monologues – a business lifestyle blog for the young professional. Check below for an excerpt: Name: Moe Arora Age: Twenty-Something Hometown: Montreal, Quebec Company: Rockstar Branded Pet Peeve: Egos and Music Snobs Life Goal: To positively influence others based on my example. Since you live in Montreal, how are you able to connect with so much clientele in the US? Two words: technology & travel. Right now it’s incredibly accessible to work from anywhere in the world. Especially as a consultant. I don’t have…
Ryan Leslie Knows How To Connect With His Fans

Moe Arora

8 Jun 2009 | 10:48 am

One of the biggest questions every artist, manager & label rep asks themselves on a daily basis is, “how can we further connect with our fans?” Amongst all the teams out there, one of the best examples I can think of (and one whom I mention in nearly every meeting) is Ryan Leslie. From his initial YouTube videos, to his MySpace push, to his Twitter profile and blog – he’s consistently shown that he’s one of the very few, that truly does “get it”. Last night, R. Les posted a message on Twitter, telling fans he would purchase & autograph an…
The Man Behind 50 Cent’s Social Media Empire

Moe Arora

2 Jun 2009 | 8:50 am

Love him or hate him, ever since 50 Cent first launched his media channel, ThisIs50.com, nearly every other artist ran to launch their own Ning site in hopes of copying his success. While others are frantically trying to emulate ThisIs50.com, the man behind the site and its success, Chris “Broadway” Romero, is continuing to move on and break new grounds. Broadway was recently interviewed by TechZulu, where he offered some insight into the success and motivation of ThisIs50.com. Watch the video below: [via TechZulu] © MakingTheMogul.com - visit http://www.makingthemogul.com…

CBC Radio 3
Today on Lanarama: Do They Sound Like Their Name?

2 Jul 2009 | 6:45 am

Today's Guests: Char2D2 I often try to figure out cool bands I could get Mama Gay to listen to. Recently while putting together a mix, I realized it started out with Destroyer and went on to include Violent Kin, Culture Reject and even a song called "Torture". To me, none of this seems odd or shocking, but then I imagined the look on my Mom's face as she read the track listing. She would probably think it was a metal comp, put it down on the table and call me saying "Thanks dear.' Seeing as I only found a few, care to add to the list? WHAT ARTIST/ BANDS DON'T…
The Missing Link: July 2, 2009

2 Jul 2009 | 6:44 am

The number of bars and cafes in France has fallen from 200,000 half a century ago to 38,600 today. (Via Arts and Letters Daily)Like you needed to be told this. Swine flu parties are a bad idea. Things to say (not say) during sex. Some of these are bad?! (via Digg)The "sewer monster" (with video) is real, confirms North Carolina utilities group. The 10 best uses of classical music in cartoons.
Live on CBC Radio 3: The Rating Game with Snailhouse & Ian Danzig, Publisher of Exclaim!

2 Jul 2009 | 3:40 am

Ian Danzig, publisher Exclaim!Michael Feuerstack of Snailhouse As soon as I heard Canada Day was going to fall on a Wednesday I started thinking about what it would be like having a day off that didn't make a long weekend... and then I knew I would want to rate it. So, let's say six out of 10, or a C+. I mean sure it had a good beginning, but ultimately I wanted more and the ending was unsatisfying. It seems it's getting harder and harder to get away from things in our lives being rated. At one time it was just movies, music and restaurants. Now it's just about everything you…
Image of the Day: July 2, 2009

2 Jul 2009 | 3:36 am

Today's image submitted by Brad Mcmurray.We're always on the lookout for great photography, so if you'd like to check it out, and maybe share some of your shots, please join our Flickr pool. And be sure to check out our newest Flickr pool, CBC Radio 3: Last Night's Gig... a community dedicated to capturing artists in their natural habitat. Oh... and also our Canadian Rock Shirt Museum. Dig out your favourite rock shirts, and send us a snap! AND be sure to follow the Adventures of Jijou's Paper Doll as he travels to places most of us will only dream of.
TCNH: The ARTIST Co-host Initiative with Nils "The Rural Alberta Advantage" Edenloff!

1 Jul 2009 | 11:57 pm

The Listener Co-Host Initiative is being replaced by The ARTIST Co-Host Initiative! Because The Rural Alberta Advantage is July's X3 Artist Of The Month, Nils Edenloff will be sitting in for the entire show!Anyone who has access to RAA's concert calendar will know that a couple of days ago they were in Regina, and in two days they'll be in Vancouver. So yes, this was pre-recorded, ok? I know I should have told you that before. Please, accept my apology.What'd you think, Nils flew all the way back to Toronto, just for this show? He would have, but that's so, so bad for…

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2009 CMT Music Awards Winners

jarrod@zrock.com

17 Jun 2009 | 3:03 am

Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2009 CMT Music Awards, winning Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year for “Love Story.” The night’s winner’s include Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Dierks Benltley, Kid Rock, and Director Trey Fanjoy. “I want to thank the fans for giving me video of the year when my whole family is here watching,’” Swift said as she accepted her CMT Buckle Trophy. “Thank you to the fans that come out to my shows and spend such hard work making…
Watch 2009 CMT Music Awards on ACountry

jarrod@zrock.com

17 Jun 2009 | 12:46 am

The 2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS includes performances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and British rockers Def Leppard. Jason Michael Carroll, Carter Twins, Eric Church, Eli Young Band, Gloriana and Joey + Rory will perform on the Nationwide Insurance performance stage. Watch the show now on ACountry! watch video...
Billy Currington : People Are Crazy Video

jarrod@zrock.com

15 Jun 2009 | 3:23 am

Billy Currington’s “People Are Crazy” video is the story of meeting an old man in a bar, then later reading the old man’s obituary in the newspaper and finding that the old man was a millionaire, and “left his fortune to aome guy he barely knew.” The video ends with Currington leaving a six pack of beer on the old’s man’s grave. “God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy.” watch video...
Kenny Chesney : Out Last Night Video

jarrod@zrock.com

15 Jun 2009 | 2:58 am

Kenny Chesney’s Out Last Night video was directed by Shaun Silva. The video features Chesney and a party crowd around a campfire. “Out Last Night” reminsces about a party that the night before, including “girls from Argentina and Arkansas, Maine, Alabama and Panama” and caliming he’s “a doctor, a lawyer, a senator’s son, Brad Pitt’s brother and a man on the run.” “Everybody was some kind of star when we went out last night.” Don’t miss Kenny Chesney on tour - Buy Kenny Chesney tickets and share your “Out Last…
Three Girls and Their Buddy featuring Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Buddy Miller

jarrod@zrock.com

13 Jun 2009 | 3:58 am

ACountry presents your chance to win FREE tickets to Three Girls and Their Buddy featuring Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Buddy Miller live June 24, 2009 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. To enter, click here and enter a few comments about your favorite Emmylou Harris, Patti Griffin, Shawn Colvin, or Buddy Miller song. The performance of Three Girls and Their Buddy will be a powerful evening of melodies and harmonies by these four accomplished singer-songwriters. All performers will share the stage and take turns singing while the others back up on vocals,…

Music News Net
PLASTICINES To Join Cobra Starship Tour

Patty

1 Jul 2009 | 3:43 pm

Music News - Plasticines are performing the last date of the NYLON Summer Music Tour with Patrick Wolf today. Take a look at this tour highlight as Patrick joins the band onstage for their song "Bitch" here. Now, the band has announced they'll make a coast to coast run with Cobra Starship! Full tour itinerary below. The French rockers new album and NYLON Records debut,"About Love", will be in stores on August 4 and is already available digitally. They've taken their Parisian garage rock to the next level on the new album, which was produced by…
LIMP BIZKIT's Mandalay Bay UFC Show Off

Patty

30 Jun 2009 | 3:55 pm

MUSIC NEWS - LIMP BIZKIT's July 10 concert at Mandalay Bay Casino & Resort is no longer on due to legal issues over DVD rights and a disagreement over the venue and a move from a beach locale to the HOB . The concert was to have been part of the UFC 100 mixed martial arts (MMA) championship event at the Las Vegas resort. The band has posted their side on their website's blog, detailing their reasons for the changes, while saying they still will perform in Las Vegas on July 10, but in a more suitable venue, to be announced. Limp Bizkit got back together this year after…
R.E.M. Reveals Plans for a Digital Live EP

Patty

30 Jun 2009 | 2:45 pm

MUSIC NEWS- R.E.M. has revealed plans to release a live music digital EP, called Reckoning Songs From The Olympia, through all digital service providers on July 7th, 2009. The live EP will feature versions of four songs from the band's second album Reckoning recorded during R.E.M.'s "working rehearsals" at Dublin's Olympia Theatre in July 2007. The tracklist is "Harborcoat," "Letter Never Sent," "Second Guessing," and "Pretty Persuasion." The EP is to give fans a preview of what's to come when the band release R.E.M. Live At The Olympia as a two-CD set this fall. R.E.M.,…
VIBE Magazine Shutting Down Immediately

Patty

30 Jun 2009 | 1:43 pm

MUSIC NEWS- Popular USA music magazine, Vibe, which was primarilly covered politics, culture and the hip-hip and R&B scene, is shutting down effectiv immediately, a spokesperson said today in NYC. Vibe's demise leaves only one print magazine covering the musical genres, The Source, The New York Times has reported. Magazine spokeswoman Tracy Nguyen told the NY Times the staff was being formally notified Tuesday afternoon, saying it's still unknown as to how many people would lose their jobs. The Vibe Media Group chief executive Steve Aaron wrote in a memo to staff that…
PHISH Announces Halloween 2009 Fest

Patty

30 Jun 2009 | 9:14 am

MUSIC NEWS - In the same year that has re-united to bring us their music, Phish has now have tipped off the world via their site of plans for a three day Halloween Weekend music festival. The site is still tba, but rumors are circulating the the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA or the 700 acre farm / Bonnaroo site in Manchester, TN will be the spot. The jam band's site currently opens with a splash page that reads, "Save the Date: A 3-Day Festival 10/30, 10/31, 11/01." Check out Phish.com

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Crobar BoraMusic HouseCast 103: DJ Gregory, Julien Jabre and Barish Turker

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30 Jun 2009 | 10:19 am

Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 103 DJ Gregory, Julien Jabre and Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by a guest mix from DJ Gregory and Julien Jabre, 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 103: DJ Gregory & Julien Jabre and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. Grant Nelson - Brave New World - Swing City 02. Sultana - Te Amo…
Crobar BoraMusic HouseCast 102: Sander Kleinenberg and Barish Turker

BoraMag

20 Jun 2009 | 9:33 pm

Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 102 Sander Kleinenberg and Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by a guest mix from Sander Kleinenberg, 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 102: Sander Kleinenberg and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. Hagenaar & Albrecht - In & Out feat. Radical Noiz [DJdownload] 02. Plastik Funk - Rise…
Crobar BoraMusic HouseCast 101: Sandy Rivera and Barish Turker

BoraMag

15 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 101 Sandy Rivera and Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by a guest mix from Sandy Rivera, 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 101: Sandy Rivera and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. Humate - Love Stimulation (Tom Middleton Remodel) 02. Danny Howells - On The Moon 03. Yunus Guvenen - Untitled 04.
Crobar BoraMusic HouseCast 100: Tom Stephan and Barish Turker

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8 Jun 2009 | 8:45 pm

Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 100 Tom Stephan and Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by a guest mix from Tom Stephan - Superchumbo, 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 100: Tom Stephan and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. Lee Cabrera & Thomas Gold - Shake It (Move A Little Closer) (Terrace Mix) 02. DJ Pierre - Come…
Crobar BoraMusic HouseCast 99: Inpetto & Barish Turker

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1 Jun 2009 | 7:55 pm

Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 99 Inpetto and Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by a guest mix from Inpetto, 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 99: Inpetto and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. DBN - Asteroidz feat. Madita [DJDownload] 02. Mark Alston & Nima Nas - Game of Love feat. Polina (The Camel Rider…

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The 88 Record New Song On Their iPhone

Jeffrey Hyatt

2 Jul 2009 | 4:14 pm

The 88 have eschewed fancy recording equipment for an iPhone. That’s right, the indie rock trio don’t need your wall of sound, not when they have the ability to pump live drums, guitars, bass, piano and backing vocals into their iPhone to record an entirely new song. That song, “Love is the Thing,” is now available at iTunes. Actually, The 88 incorporated FourTrack, a new $9.99 application for the iPhone, which lets you record music directly into the device. Watch a video of The 88 recording “Love Is The Thing” on an iPhone below. The FourTrack from Sonoma…
Michael Jackson Left Behind Tons Of Unreleased Music; Was Working On New Albums

Jeffrey Hyatt

2 Jul 2009 | 3:25 pm

In the week since Michael Jackson died there has been plenty of speculation as to how much music the pop star left behind in his private vaults. But now the picture is starting to clear up; for fans of the King of Pop this could mean a wealth of posthumous new releases for years to come. According to the AP, Jackson had a mountain of unreleased recordings in the vault when he died — material that includes unused tracks from studio sessions, plus more recently recorded songs made with Akon and Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am. Billboard is reporting today that Jackson was working on two…
Music Video Shot With iPhone 3G S

Morelli

2 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

Ohio-based band BJSR has a new music video for the track “Play”, which was recorded from start to finish withnew video-capable iPhone 3GS by local company Showdown Productions.Kyle Brock, of Showdown Productions, told Wired: “The song was written by Ben Rivet, the main character of the video. [Rivet] was purchasing a new iPhone and came up with the idea to promote his music. We wanted to test the limits of the iPhone video, and show off what it was capable of.” Watch the music video after the cut: With a steady cam contraption, the iPhone 3GS seems apt to record high-quality music…
Quincy Jones Ready to Buy Vibe Magazine

Morelli

2 Jul 2009 | 2:23 pm

Music magazine Vibe announced that all print operations would be shut down on June 30. But not all is lost, according to magazine founder (and Michael Jackson’s producer) Quincy Jones, who told Ebonyjet: “I’m trying to buy my magazine back now. They just messed my magazine all up, but I’m gonna get it back. You better believe it, I’ma take it online because print and all that stuff is over.” After recovering from the death of Michael Jackson, Jones’ ambitions for Vibe will be focused online. Reportedly, Vibe.com is profitable, while the print edition has years of accumulated…
Franz Ferdinand’s New Music Video: Can’t Stop Feeling

Seraphina

2 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Franz Ferdinand is back with another video for “Can’t Stop Feeling” – the official third single off of their latest album, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand. The concept behind the video is as clever as the song is catchy. With band members bench pressing one another, slaps to the face occurring, and hammers knocking the next scene away – all via split screen, it’s a lot more entertaining than watching camera-holding women dance around. Check it out below and leave a comment to let us know what you think! Related Posts Greenday’s New Music Video for 21 Guns…

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1 Jul 2009 | 6:07 am

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1 Jul 2009 | 5:19 am

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1 Jul 2009 | 12:34 am

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Kissing Cousins: Pillar of Salt

Kevin

2 Jul 2009 | 3:17 pm

Contributor Jason Woodbury – he of Hands on Fire and Cardiac Party – returns to discuss a Richard Swift-produced project. A couple months ago, I had the extreme good fortune of catching the fantastic Richard “Dickie” Swift in Tucson, opening for Jason Lytle at a pre-SxSW gig. Swift and the boys put on a stellar show (though they outdid themselves a couple weeks later at Modified. After the show, we chatted and he informed me that he had just finished up producing and recording a record by a band called Kissing Cousins. He described the record as the Shangri-Las-meets-Black Sabbath. I…
Elvis Perkins in Dearland: Chains, Chains, Chains (video)

Kevin

1 Jul 2009 | 10:57 am

Here’s new video for Chains, Chains, Chains – directed by Sean Pecknold, brother of Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes. Sean also directed the video for the Fleet Foxes’ White Winter Hymnal.
Phoenix on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic

Kevin

30 Jun 2009 | 10:49 am

Phoenix stopped by KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic on Monday for a set, and I’m so glad the band didn’t resort to an acoustic set. I don’t ever wanna hear 1901 in acoustic form again; it just doesn’t do the song justice. And I’ll agree with Casey that Lisztomania is quickly rising as one of the year’s best songs. No surprise it’s the first song Phoenix plays here, but they immediately follow it up with older tracks Long Distance Call and Consolation Prizes. (And, yes, three years qualifies as “older.”)
A few hip-hop tracks that sampled Michael Jackson

Kevin

28 Jun 2009 | 2:43 am

By now, you’ve probably had all the Michael Jackson tributes you can handle. (This is probably the first place you should have turned to for that.) Anyway, I’m not one to weep over the death of a celebrity – one of the strangest phenomenons to me (especially after watching events unfold on Twitter). That’s not to say Jackson didn’t influence my listening habits. Of course he did. I can remember playing my brother’s vinyl copy of Thriller and friends dressing as Jackson for Halloween when I was younger. But in many ways, hip-hop offers the best kind of tribute…
Incoming: Sunny Day Real Estate (!), Oct. 9

Kevin

25 Jun 2009 | 2:16 am

In my head, I know better than to be so excited about the news that Sunny Day Real Estate is reuniting for a 20-date tour, which includes a stop at Marquee Theatre in Tempe on Oct. 9. It couldn’t ever mean the same as it did 10-plus years ago, but wistful nostalgia wins out every time, doesn’t it? After so many SDRE breakups, false starts of possible reunions and near reunions (remember The Fire Theft?), I feel like I should definitely embrace this for all it’s worth. In addition to the reunion, Sub Pop is reissuing remastered versions of Diary and the self-titled second…

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Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal - Full Video

Alex

26 Jun 2009 | 11:25 am

In memorium, I'm posting my favorite Michael Jackson song. Its probably not my single favorite MJ video, but its one of the best.
Fort Knox Five - Brazilian Hipster

Alex

11 May 2009 | 11:53 am

Fort Knox Five is a four-piece dub/funk/dance band from DC. They make me think of a funkier version of Thievery Corporation.
James Figurine - Apologies

A Holmes

4 May 2009 | 1:08 pm

James Figurine creates lo fi beats with relaxing deep-voiced locals on top. He often goes by Dntel, which may or may not be a shortening of the phrase 'Don't Tell.' He also performs with the group Figurine (where he draws his name from) as well as with the Postal Service.
The Last Ambassadors - Dust

A Holmes

27 Apr 2009 | 10:02 am

Listen: the-last-ambassadors-dust The Last Ambassadors would have never been if it weren’t for dueling guitar players Jake Brill and Steven Flusberg friending each other as 14 year olds in suburban Boston. And when I say friending each other, I mean it like actually meeting each other in a class or something, and not digitally friending on [...]
Sigur Ros - Saeglopur - Crash Overdrive Remix

Alex

20 Apr 2009 | 5:34 pm

Barely known outside their native Iceland until 2000, Sigur Ros has been playing soldout shows worldwide since, particularly popular in both Europe and the US.

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Fringe Fans: They're Really Not That Into You

Bob Baker

22 Jun 2009 | 4:50 pm

Imagine this ...You get an email from someone you've never heard of or heard from before. He writes:"I've sampled a bunch of your free downloads online, and honestly, I haven't heard one song I really like. So I'm not sure I want to spring for your new album. Tell you what ... give me the entire album for free, and if I find a few songs I enjoy, I'll pay you for it. Deal?"How would you respond? (Once you stopped cursing, that is.)I ask because I got an email just like this a few days ago. Only this guy wasn't asking about my music; he was referring to my articles, blog posts, and books.He…
The Future of Digital Music for Indie Artists

Bob Baker

16 Jun 2009 | 7:47 pm

Have you heard the news?MySpace just laid off 30% of its workforce. Twitter and Facebook are on a steady rise -- for now. Streaming remote music sites like Spotify (currently available only in Europe) are gaining a lot of traction. And Richard Branson's Virgin Media just launched a new music download subscription service.Whew!It's enough to make your iPhone spin out of control and careen into your Amazon Kindle :-)A LOT of change has taken place in the music industry over the past eight or nine years. Come to think of it, a lot has changed in the past six months alone.People are confused.
Prices Slashed On 3 Awesome Music Resources

Bob Baker

22 May 2009 | 5:38 am

Do you like bargains? Then you'll love the greatly reduced prices on these three titles:"7 Secrets to Making Money With Your Music"This is an incredible package I put together with entertainment attorney Nick Nanton that I guarantee will boost your bottom line.If you want to kick-start your revenue-producing chops and start generating the music income you deserve -- no matter what the economy is doing -- please check out this powerful resource (and the new low price) now."Indie Music Publicity Bootcamp"This one is a 5-hour audio recording of an in-depth workshop I did in New York with Cyber…
The Groundhog Day Music Success Method

Bob Baker

19 May 2009 | 7:36 am

Remember the movie Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell? Murray plays a weatherman who finds himself living the same day (February 2) over and over again in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.No matter what happens on any given day, the next morning he wakes up at exactly 6:00 AM to the sound of Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" on the alarm clock radio. Even though his memory of the previous day is intact, everyone he encounters is seeing him for the first time -- going through the exact same motions as the previous day.That plot is a good metaphor for success with music -- or…
How to Promote Children's Music

Bob Baker

11 May 2009 | 1:11 pm

Have you ever thought of getting into the children's music market? You're not alone. It seems there are a lot of people who want to publish either a children's book or music CD -- or both!But this musical niche is a little trickier to navigate than other genres.A few months ago, Mr. Billy (an accomplished indie artist who specializes in music for kids) sent me some questions for an article we was working on, and it gave me a chance to offer some marketing tips in this specialized area.Here's part of that Q and A exchange:What are the main differences to consider when promoting kids music as…

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Electroclash revisited

Walt Zink

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

So this post features a couple of tracks that I used to play years back when DJing. It depended on my mood, really, as I liked to bounce around between genres. The first cut is by the pretty much unknown group Adult. I actually saw these guys live before they really became "in" with the whole electro crowd. Not bad, if I remember right. This song got them quite a bit of play, and resulted in a good Carl Craig remix of this track. I'll even post that remix, also, as a little gift. So here's Adult.'s "Hand To Phone".[Download Adult. - Hand To Phone][Download Adult. - Hand To Phone (Carl Craig…
Every shadow filled up with doubt...

mookie

29 Jun 2009 | 8:59 am

From a WIKI article:Following the creation of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) is a telepath and waitress at Merlotte's in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, owned by Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell), a shapeshifter—though this secret is kept hidden. One night, Sookie meets Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a handsome 173-year-old vampire who has returned to Bon Temps following the death of his last remaining relative. As she cannot hear his thoughts, she finds it easy to be in his company and over the…
Stuck in the middle, and the pain is thunder

The Little One

26 Jun 2009 | 3:53 pm

I wasn't shocked by the news because to be quite honest, he was already dead to me. I didn't feel like I needed anything else from Michael Jackson. I didn't think the world needed anything else from him. Hadn't he given enough?"Little boys can sleep a little safer" jokes aside, the man was most recently just trying to do his best with what faculties he had to create his own beauty and his own normal. Can you imagine trying to grow up Michael Jackson, with all that talent, all that warmth and love inside, and being subjected to the abuse and neglect that he was, and being carried on the…
Dragonslayer impressions

Walt Zink

24 Jun 2009 | 9:49 am

So the latest release by indie-rock darlings Sunset Rubdown is now out officially. I've had a chance to kick back

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