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• Top Stories: February 9, 2010

  Rolling Stone

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:10 am

  • Ringo Starr Honored on Walk of Fame • White Stripes Furious Over Air Force Ad • Hear Johnny Cash’s New “Ain’t No Grave” • Joe Jackson Hints at MJ Murder Conspiracy • Weezer, Lips, Phoenix: Bonnaroo 2010 Lineup • News Ticker: MGMT, Graham Nash • Conrad Murray Charged for Jackson’s Death • The Who Rock Super Bowl XLIV With Big Hits • Howard Stern Says He’d Consider Idol Job • Joan Baez Joins White House Concert Lineup • Timberlake Dons Drag for Harvard Honor • Grohl Pulls Double Duty on…

• Hear Johnny Cash’s “Ain’t No Grave” From “American VI”

  Rolling Stone

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:02 am

  “There ain’t no grave/Can hold my body down,” Johnny Cash sings on the title track of his final album, the sixth in his American Recordings series with Rick Rubin. The disc, American VI: Ain’t No Grave, will arrive on February 26th, what would have been Cash’s 78th birthday. As Rolling Stone reported, Scott and Seth Avett of the Avett Brothers play on the LP, along with Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell, Smokey Hormel, Matt Sweeney and Jonny Polonsky. Producer Rubin explained the album was completed while Cash was in poor health, in between trips to the hospital and…

• Bonnaroo 2010 Lineup Rolls Out: Jay-Z, Weezer, Jeff Beck, The Flaming Lips and More

  Daniel Kreps

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:03 am

  Photo: Loccisano/GettyThe lineup for the 2010 Bonnaroo Festival is very slowly rolling out as artists playing the Manchester, Tennessee fest are revealing the news via Twitter, MySpace and their official Websites. It’s all part of the Internet-wide global “virtual event” that organizers planned to drum up excitement for this year’s fest, which will take place June 10th to 13th. Tickets for the festival will go on sale around 12 p.m. EST at the official Bonnaroo Website. At that time, a sampling of the artists recruited to play the 2010 fest will be revealed, with the…

• Joe Jackson Hints at Michael Jackson Murder Conspiracy, Calls Murray “Fall Guy”

  Daniel Kreps

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:12 am

  Photo: GettyJackson family patriarch Joe Jackson appeared on Larry King Live just hours after Dr. Conrad Murray was arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges stemming from the death of Michael Jackson and revealed his belief that Murray was part of a conspiracy to murder the King of Pop — and that the real individuals responsible have yet to be charged. “To me, he’s just a fall guy,” Jackson said of Murray, according to CNN. “There’s other people, I think, involved with this whole thing. But I think that [if Murray's] interrogated — he would come…

• White Stripes Threaten “Strong Action” Over Air Force’s “Fell in Love With a Girl” Super Bowl Ad

  Daniel Kreps

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:41 am

  Photo: Gemnich/WireImageThe White Stripes and their management have accused the Air Force Reserve of swiping “Fell in Love with a Girl” for a recruitment commercial that aired during the Super Bowl. “We believe our song was re-recorded and used without permission of the White Stripes, our publishers, label or management,” the band writes in a statement on their official Website. “We have not licensed this song to the Air Force Reserve and we plan to take strong action to stop the ad containing this music.” Watch the offending commercial on the Air Force…

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• La Toya Jackson: 'Dr. Murray Was a Part of a Much Larger Plan'

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:48 pm

  La Toya Jackson, the older sister of the late Michael Jackson, is speaking out about Dr. Conrad Murray in the wake of the physician's surrender over involuntary manslaughter charges related to the King of Pop's death. La Toya tells ET: "Michael was murdered and although he died at the hands of Dr. Conrad Murray, I believe Dr. Murray was a part of a much larger plan. There are other individuals involved and I will not rest, and I will continue to fight until all of the proper individuals are brought forth and justice is served." Dr. Murray has denied any wrongdoing related…

• Michael Jackson Coroner Report Concludes Propofol was Cause of Death

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:03 pm

  Michael Jackson's full coroner report was sealed up until today, and the records show it was the powerful drug Propofol that killed the singer. According to the document, the cause of death is due to "acute Propofol intoxication." It also states that benzodiazepine effect contributed to the death, but was not related to the immediate cause of death. The coroner report reveals that punctures and contusions were found on the right neck, left calf, both arms and right ankle of the King of Pop. In addition to Propofol, a number of other drugs were found in his California home along with…

• Joe Jackson's Attorney: What Conrad Murray Did Was Reckless

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:17 pm

  At attorney for Joe Jackson, the father of the late Michael Jackson, has reportedly referred to the involuntary manslaughter charge against Dr. Conrad Murray as a "slap on the wrist" and says it has caused "great disappointment." People.com reports that attorney Brian Oxman, who represents the Jackson family patriarch, said of the charge: "This charge is a slap on the wrist…There's great disappointment here. [Conrad Murray] should've been charged with a higher degree of responsibility. What he did was reckless. It was a disregard for human life." Murray is…

• Dr. Conrad Murray Charged in Michael Jackson's Death

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:42 am

  Michael Jackson's former personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was charged on Monday with involuntary manslaughter related to the King of Pop's death last summer. ET has learned that the court alleged that Dr. Murray "did unlawfully, and without malice, kill Michael Joseph Jackson…in the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony; and in the commission of a lawful act which might have produced death, in an unlawful manner, and without due caution and circumspection." He is scheduled to be arraigned later today -- and if convicted, Murray could face a possible…

• Rihanna Calls Super Bowl Weekend 'Big, Walking Music Video'

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:54 pm

  Pop star Rihanna talks to ET about her exhilarating experience participating in the Super Bowl XLIV festivities in Miami, Florida. Rihanna hosted a party to welcome the rookies to the NFL and performed at a NFL Super Bowl pre-party in front of 30,000 people. "It's like a big, walking music video," the singer describes Miami before the big game. She says of the stylish city, "Miami is where you get to be naughty with your fashion."

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• MTV Removes "Music" From Logo

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Since its birth back in 1981, MTV has infused the music world with some hugely influential elements. After all, it’s thanks to MTV that music videos first found a home, “VJ” became a recognizable term and shows like the VMAs and TRL really brought musicians to the forefront of media in a new way. It’s that music-focused past that makes it worth noting the recent change to MTV’s logo: They’ve removed the words “Music Television.”...

• White Stripes Upset With Air Force Reserves Over Super Bowl Commercial

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:23 am

  On the Third Man Records website, Jack White has issued a statement about the purported unauthorized use of the White Stripes’ song “Fell in Love with a Girl” in an Air Force Reserves commercial aired during the Super Bowl. The statement placed the music video for the song next to a link to the commercial on Air Force Reserves’ site. It has since been removed....

• Janelle Monáe to Release New Music This Week

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:57 am

  [Photo by Jason Reed] Earthlings: In case you hadn’t heard, Janelle Monáe is the future of rock ‘n’ roll. The diminutive Atlanta performer blew minds in 2008 with her Metropolis EP, landing herself a spot on P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Records roster. This week, she’ll return with Metropolis’ much-anticipated follow-up. Or so it sounds, at least....

• Flaming Lips, Weezer, Phoenix Lead Bonnaroo 2010 Line-Up

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

  Check back all day as we add bands as they announce...

• Is Avatar Still Avatar in 2D?

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:30 am

  As Avatar picked off one obstacle after another after it was released, it barreled to the top of the Oscar game, and within weeks of its release, Hollywood’s top honor seemed within its grasp....

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• MySpace Music Introducing 30-Second Audio Ads

  Adam Morrison

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  MySpace Music is experimenting with audio ads that must play before users can listen to free, streaming music.

• Tuesday Guide for February 9, 2010

  Nathalia Ribeiro

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:50 am

  The Tuesday Guide has just redesigned its website to not only cover music but DVDs and books. It’s easy to use and has a ton of information. Check it out.

• Five Songs You Gotta Hear for February 9 2010

  Nathalia Ribeiro

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

  Today we start in Sweden, jump to the UK, then back home to Canada for our second list of five songs for this week.

• Orphaned Land: Israeli Metal Band Pushes for Middle East Peace

  Andrew the EM intern

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Peace in the Middle East is a serious subject. It’s not a topic that you can just gloss over with someone. Once you start a discussion about it, you have to see it through.

• Two Cool New iTunes Apps

  Alan Cross

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Sometimes your iPod needs an enema.

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  Kings of A&R

• Artist Flashback – K Sera

  koar

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:33 am

  K Sera who has graced the pages on Kings has been made BMI’s  “Indie Spotlight” for February.  K Será just finished recording some new tracks with producer Thomas Dutton of Forgive Durden (Fueled By Ramen) & Casey Bates (Chiodos, This Providence). Check out the song Little War featuring Early States. Contact: mikeksera@live.com

• Treaty of Paris

  koar

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  Listen to the song Soft and Slow by Treaty of Paris. The band drew nearly 1,000 fans to their release show. Treaty of Paris is currently looking for a new label home.  The band will be showcasing during this year’s SXSW festival in Austin, TX. Contact: danielrfriedman@aol.com

• Attention Artists…..

  koar

  6 Feb 2010 | 5:12 pm

  Imagine working with some of the songwriters and producers who crafted songs for Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Britney Spears… You heard it correctly! The songwriters who penned songs for the 2009-2010 multi-platinum selling Grammy winning artists… Kings of A&R is searching for that female pop/country star with a GREAT VOICE that could sit in  songwriting sessions with the WORLDS best 2009-2010 songwriters and producers. Email Dean@kingsofar.com along with your myspace link and tell us why you deserve to sit in with the best songwriters and producers of…

• Logan Mize

  koar

  4 Feb 2010 | 9:52 am

  Logan Mize is buzzing in Nashville. Country music singer Bucky Covington cut a song he wrote called Mexicoma.  Check out the song Ride In The Middle. He has over 4000+ twitter followers and playing for 700+ in Wichita Area. Contact: charly.salvatore@me.com

• This Week Sales – Lady Antebellum

  koar

  3 Feb 2010 | 2:07 pm

  Lady Antebellum sold 480,922 copies of Need You Now. In fact, Need You Now is a great song and it has the same vibe, same key as Alan Parsons Eye In The Sky. Need You Now (50 second mark) Eye in The Sky (1:27 mark). This is far from plagiarism, it’s just a powerful hook and melody line. This is why it’s a #1 song. We need more of this… Speaking of Alan Parsons, does anybody remember him? He engineered Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon.

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• Black History Month

  musicfan214

  2 Feb 2010 | 4:40 pm

  I know I’m technically a day late for the recognition of the beginning of Black History Month, but yesterday was a looong work day. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking with it. At least it’s the truth I came up with this idea to profile a legendary, by my definition, artist every day for the month of February. You will learn a little history, remember or be exposed to a few songs, and be encouraged to rock to some old school music. It’s time to celebrate! It’s Black History month.

• My Recap of the Grammys

  musicfan214

  31 Jan 2010 | 8:42 pm

  Lady Gaga. She opened the show and was a hot mess! I loved Lady Gaga’s music until I saw her perform months ago. She is just too much. She does all of this with her outfits only to be talked about the next day. That’s a good marketing plat. But, she can not perform! If you look at the replay of her performanc, she is super stuff! Then, she pulls Elton John into her performance and he has all kinds of dust, paint and mess on his face with sparkle sunglasses on. #FAIL! Green Day. A Whoooooole lot of people on stage, but a good performance and great harmonies. The drummer was so into…

• Up Out My Face

  musicfan214

  28 Jan 2010 | 4:20 pm

  by Mariah Carey ft. Nicki Minaj: I don’t even know what to say about this video besides it is a hot mess! I miss the old Mariah – you know…the one before Honey! Mariah has become a disappointment. And don’t even get me started on her assistant, Nick! Oh my bad. I meant her husband. I think back to Vision of Love, Emotions, Can’t Let Go, Anytime You Need a Friend, and I Give My All (just to name a few) and those are some PRICELESS jams. Today, I don’t even take the time to download her albums. Even when I can get them for free! I’m really speechless…

• New Acquires – 1.27.10

  musicfan214

  28 Jan 2010 | 11:31 am

  It’s been a while since I’ve downloaded music. Yesterday, I did not download anything new, but rather downloaded albums that included songs that I’ve liked for months. Most of these artists have an indie rock, new wave, electronic, electropop feel. You would never find any of these artists on the radio unless they were featured on a track with Jay, Kanye, Lil Wayne or Drake. Yet, they are super talented! So, make sure you support these artists by downloading their music and/or attending their concerts or shows that may be in your local city. Cop these: Youth Novels by Lykke…

• Radio King

  musicfan214

  27 Jan 2010 | 9:18 am

  Week of 1.25.10: Every now and then I force myself to listen to the radio. I started sometime last week and I can’t believe I’ve made it this long. Every – not one – but EVERY time I turn the radio on, I hear the same song.  If I didn’t like the song I’d probably be mad, but since I like the track I guess it’s ok. I only noticed they had the song in heavy rotation because I was constantly jamming to the track, and as days passed I was able to rap the lyrics. I began to question myself like “Woah! How you do know the words to this?” If…

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• SACRED MOTHER TONGUE ANNOUNCE DEDICATED FRENCH RELEASE

  Matt D

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:43 am

  Sacred Mother Tongue have announced that their critically acclaimed album The Ruin Of Man will have a full release in France on March 3rd 2010. The album will be distributed by La Baleine who’s pedigree includes releases for classics such as Testament, Manowar and Saxon as well as more contemporary Metallers like Killswitch Engage, Poison the Well and Architects. Sacred Mother Tongue will also be in the company of various other Brit breakthrough bands including BMTH,Sylosis and Annotations of an Autopsy who feature on the distribution roster. The bands’ killer debut album The Ruin Of Man…

• Dommin-Love Is Gone [Album]

  simon.dangerous

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:54 am

  Goth rock cookery 101: Take a cup full of dark poetry, add in a dash of cock rock swagger, and stir in haunting orchestration, sprinkle in a front man that’s equal parts Glenn Danzig and Elvis, pre heat in the studio, glaze with a slick production and serve. It’s a tried and tested recipe given a new lease of life in the form of Los Angeles quartet Dommin. Fronted by Kristofer Dommin, Dommin are one of the newest additions to the Roadrunner Records stable in 2010 and this is the band's debut album ‘Love Is Gone’. The first thing that greets you when you put the CD in the player is the…

• John Q Public - Voices of Refusal EP

  altsounds

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  For the past twelve months, Cardiff-based punk rock band, John Q Public have been performing at shows across the UK, sharing a stage with such great bands as The King Blues, Sham 69, Sonic Boom Six, Dirty Revolution and Mike Park, to name but a few! The boys have been playing together as a band for over eight years, and have gathered a great fan base across the UK. 2010 will see John Q Public embark on several tours with some of the country’s best punk and ska bands. Playing to new faces and old, the band promise to attack British audiences with their unique style of punk rock, energetic…

• The Wonder Stuff Join The Bearded Theory Festival Line Up

  Andy Von Pip

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:21 am

  The Wonder Stuff have been announced as playing the Main Stage on the Friday night of Bearded Theory which takes place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2010. Hailing from the West Midlands, the band gathered a following during the late '80s with the release of 'The Eight Legged Groove Machine' and 'Hup'. The group found chart success after their third album 'Never Loved Elvis' in 1991 with 'The Size of a Cow' and 'Dizzy'. The band went their separate ways in 1994 only to reform seven years later and are sure to play their old classics, along with new material to the bearded faithful. The…

• RCRD LBL Features 33Hz’s Remix of The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

  altsounds

  7 Feb 2010 | 1:48 pm

  Check out 33hz’s remix of The Asteroids Galaxy Tour’s “The Sun Ain’t Shining No More” mp3 at RCRD LBL here In December, Paper Garden’s PR branch brought you its first taste of Copenhangen music in the form of Alcoholic Faith Mission. Now working in the same vain, we bring you 33Hz – a band who seems to share the same love for the musical wonderland that is Denmark. Having just released their remix of Copenhagen band The Asteroids Galaxy Tour’s “The Sun Ain’t Shining No More” track on RCRD LBL, this is a perfect lead-in track for what 33Hz has up their sleeves in the…

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  Gruvr.com: Band Tours

• Heart: tour map of 8 concerts

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:40 am

  Map of Heart's 8 upcoming shows, get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 16 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 66339 myspace fans

• Hot Chip: tour map of 19 concerts

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:37 am

  Map of Hot Chip's 19 upcoming shows, get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 8 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 137805 myspace fans

• Beach House: tour map of 15 concerts

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:34 am

  Map of Beach House's 15 upcoming shows, get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 7 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 22539 myspace fans

• EDITORS: tour map of 27 concerts

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am

  Map of EDITORS's 27 upcoming shows, get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 6 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 131905 myspace fans

• Pink: tour map of 18 concerts

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:27 am

  Map of Pink's 18 upcoming shows, get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 6 times on http://music.alltop.com, has 589788 myspace fans

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  Indie Music Tech

• YookaMusic: a marketplace for music licensing

  Indie Music, Inc.

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:22 am

  The following is a guest post from James Allen - a detailed list of music licensing companies can be found here. YookaMusic is a music licensincing marketplace for music supervisors, marketing/advertising firms and the like looking to license music, as well as those providing music to license (e.g. artists and labels). It's easy to search the site for the music you need, and you can even listen to free playlists and download free previews. Licencees can buy the license for a song instantly, and can then contact the artist directly for future projects. YookaMusic is non-exclusive for all…

• dot Music: A Domain Name Extension for the Music Industry

  Indie Music, Inc.

  1 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

  While attending MIDEM last week, I met Constantine Roussos, founder of the ".music" top level domain name initiative. Essentially, he's attempting to generate enough public support to successfully petition ICANN to add .music to the existing list of Generic Top Level Domain Name extensions, such as .com, .net, .org, etc. Constantine has already received over 1 million signatures supporting the .music extension, but it has not yet been approved, even though extensions like .biz, .jobs, .mobi, .museum, .name, .travel and others already exist. While the majority of musicians, bands and music…

• Band Metrics Releases Public Beta

  Indie Music, Inc.

  24 Jan 2010 | 12:06 am

  Its been a long time coming, but I'm happy to announce that we finally released the public beta of Band Metrics this morning from Midem. What took so long? Great question. We had to re-engineer the entire system, as the previous two versions were flawed. This was a difficult decision that consumed our time, but it's better to get the architecture right before releasing it to the public. We now feel confident we've built a system, which is entirely Ruby/Rails that will not only collect, store and analyze artist data accurately, but will be fast and scale rapidly, as we also moved our entire…

• ArtistData Releases Improved UI, New Features, Paid Options and more

  Indie Music, Inc.

  16 Jan 2010 | 6:44 am

  ArtistData just released some significant improvements this morning. Below is a little bit of what Brenden Mulligan had to say (go here to read his detailed announcement): "Today we released the single largest revision to the ArtistData platform. For the past few months we've been reworking and improving the user interface to develop a framework that will allow us to drastically expand our site's capabilities. We are thrilled to share it with everyone today.... There are many back-end upgrades, including time-zone support to make our timed notifications more relevant, full character support…

• AudioTag: identify music

  Indie Music, Inc.

  14 Jan 2010 | 9:01 pm

  AudioTag is a free music recognition service that allows you to identify over 1 million songs by simply uploading a 15 second clip (almost any audio file format and bit-rate is accepted), or by submitting a YouTube URL. It's an interesting service, especially since it's free so I tested AudioTag several times with well known songs and with only two exceptions, AudioTag provided the correct results each time, displaying the track title, artist name and album title. So it's fairly accurate recognizing mainstream music, but not so much with independent music. AudioTag also has a difficult time…

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• 'Whataya Want From Me' by Adam Lambert

  28 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am

  Artist: Adam Lambert | Album: For Your Entertainment | Label: RCA

• 'One Dream' by Sarah McLachlan

  20 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am

  Artist: Sarah McLachlan | Album: | Label: Sony

• 'Soldier of Love' by Sade

  12 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am

  Artist: Sade | Album: Soldier of Love | Label: Sony

• 'For Your Entertainment' by Adam Lambert

  16 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

  Artist: Adam Lambert | Album: For Your Entertainment | Label: RCA

• 'Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart' by Alicia Keys

  15 Dec 2009 | 12:00 am

  Artist: Alicia Keys | Album: Element of Freedom | Label: Sony

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  Idolator: Music News, Reviews, And Gossip

• Wale Has One Thing On His Mind With Two New Music Videos

  Robbie Daw

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:45 am

  D.C. rapper Wale serves up two new music videos this week, for “Pretty Girls” and “My Sweetie.” Chris Robinson—who, amongst other things, shot the clip for Jordin Sparks’ “No Air”—directed “Pretty Girls.” Incarcerated MC Gucci Mane also features on the song (though, obviously, not in the video). The second clip, “My Sweetie,” was directed by tabi Bonney. Both look like they were shot on a shoestring budget—but, as the one tune’s title suggests, contain no shortage of young, pretty girls. Head below the jump to catch…

• MGMT Inspired By Lady Gaga On Nine-Song Sophomore Album ‘Congratulations’

  Robbie Daw

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:02 am

  They didn’t nab either of the two Grammys they were up for last week, but no matter—synthy hipsters MGMT are moving on to brighter things, like their sophomore album Congratulations. “It’s definitely going to shock people,” Andrew Vanwyngarden, one half of the duo, told Spin of the new album (due out April 13). “We dropped any sort of irony that was on the first record, and Congratulations feels true to who we really are.” And who are they really? Apparently a band whose influences this time around ranged from surfing to Lady Gaga. “There’s a…

• Lil Wayne Documents His Last Night Of Freedom On Video

  Robbie Daw

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:27 am

  On the eve before his sentencing in a Manhattan court today—where he’s expected to be carted off to prison to serve a one-year term—Lil Wayne shot an hour-long video with Young Money member Lil Twist. The UStream clip, posted at Rap-Up, meanders through bouts of honest moments, in-jokes, rambling and some definite NSFW moments. But all the while Weezy remains upbeat. “So tonight’s my last night, I ain’t got no p****,” he says. “I came to the studio to get some work done… So to all you artists out there, that should be some kind of message or…

• PHOTOS: Justin Bieber, One Less Lonely Ferrari

  Erika Brooks Adickman

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am

  Our “Baby” Justin Bieber is growing up. Just weeks before his 16th birthday, Biebes was spotted driving out of a South Miami hotel behind the wheel of a Ferrari F430. Just like any other 15-year-old, we’re sure Justin was trying to clock in a few more driving hours before his driver’s test. However, unlike most 15-year-olds Justin’s first set of wheels falls in the $200,000 range. We’re hoping that he was driving off in the direction of a barbershop. If he can afford a Ferrari, he can definitely afford a haircut. More »

• The Morning Mix: Taylor Swift, A Feminist’s Nightmare?

  Becky Bain

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:29 am

  Good morning! Enjoying the Taylor Swift infographic above? It comes from an in-depth essay from Autostraddle, which makes a compelling case for why the Taylor Swift Brand as an affront to feminists (and music fans) everywhere. Read it and see which side of the fence you’re on: Team Taylor, or Team Singing On Key. Did You Hear? Chances are, Jamie Foxx knows more famous people than you do. [Vulture] Drake will embark on an eco-friendly 25-city college campus tour. Yet another reason to party all night long and skip class the next day. [Hip-Hop Wired] Are you a celebrity? Are you thinking…

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  NYT > Music

• Sinatra Song Often Strikes Deadly Chord

  By NORIMITSU ONISHI

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:55 am

  The murders of people warbling “My Way” in karaoke bars have spawned urban legends about the song and left Filipinos groping for answers.

• Doctor Is Charged in Death of Jackson

  By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:46 pm

  A case like no other will be treated like any other case, a Los Angeles County judge says.

• Music Review: Imaginary Soundtracks for Two Silent Warhol Films

  By JON CARAMANICA

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:41 pm

  The Unsound Festival, an electronic-music smorgasbord that began last week and continues through Sunday, gave two Warhol shorts imaginary soundtracks.

• Music Review | Fireworks Ensemble: Lou Reed’s ‘Machine’: Now More Strings, Less Metal

  By JON PARELES

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:39 pm

  A real-time, chamber-music performance of an inhumanly generated composition: that was Lou Reed’s “Metal Machine Music” as played by the Fireworks Ensemble at Miller Theater.

• Music Review | George London Foundation: 2 Singers, One Experienced and One Not

  By VIVIEN SCHWEITZER

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:33 pm

  On Sunday the promising young tenor Sean Panikkar joined the coloratura soprano June Anderson for an eclectic program ranging from Beethoven to Weill.

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• Kenny Bloom: China\'s Music Mogul

  The music industry in China has significantly changed over the past couple of decades, from a tightly government-controlled propaganda pipeline into an increasingly powerful and sophisticated economic sector. Spearheading the way in China's entertainment industry is Kenny Bloom, music veteran of over 30 years, and Founder and CEO of VisiTek Holdings, Ltd. Born in New York City, Mr. Bloom, at age 56, has accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime, and he has no plans of slowing his pace. To say that his list of accomplishments is impressive would be a gross understatement.

• Joe D\'Ambrosio Management Have Producers and Engineers in Studios All Over the World

  It seems that Joe D'Ambrosio's clients - some of the world's top recording engineers and producers - are keeping the studios of the world busy - as 15 different masters of their craft announce October projects..

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• GARBAGE-adrogyny (neptunes remix)

  enoch (http://music.videosift.com/member/enoch)

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:32 am

  (10 votes - 1 comment - 214 views)off their third album "beautiful garbage" released in 2001 remixed by neptunes. kyrics: When everything is going wrong And you can't see the point of going on Nothing in life is set in stone There's nothing that can't be turned around Nobody wants to be alone Everybody wants to love someone Out of the tree go pick a plum Why can't we all just get along Boys Boys in the girl's room Girls Girls in the men's room You free your mind in your androgyny Boys Boys in the parlor Girls They're getting harder I'll free your mind in your androgyny No sweeter a taste that…

• Don Henry - Dinosaur, Schminosaur

  ninewest (http://music.videosift.com/member/ninewest)

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:24 am

  (10 votes - 3 comments - 206 views)Dinosaur, Schminosaur Thank God the world is flat again Don’t have to worry anymore They’re burning Darwin in the park at ten Can you attend? We’ll send him back to hell Copernicus is well Raise our fists and yell, “We’re number one!” And have some righteous fun DNA, schmyNA Life is but a miracle Performed in seven days Give or take a day or so To rest, you know Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel Moses in a stable And two thousand years of holy roller wars But not an honorable mention Of evolving or dissention Not a single solitary super cool or ordinary…

• NIN -the WARNING (apathy kills)

  enoch (http://music.videosift.com/member/enoch)

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:20 am

  (11 votes - 1 comment - 196 views)off NIN's 2007 release "year zero" set to political backdrops and hints of government corruption and 9/11. lyrics: Some say it was a warning Some say it was a sign I was standing right there When it came down from the sky The way it spoke to us We felt it from inside Said it was up to us Up to us to decide You've become a virus That's eating up its host We've been watching you with all of our eyes And what you seem to value most So much potential, or so we used to say Your greed, self-importance and your arrogance You piss it all away We heard a cry We've…

• Canon Boy Meets Nikon Girl: The Rap

  therealblankman (http://music.videosift.com/member/therealblankman)

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:46 am

  (10 votes - 1 comment - 483 views)Opposites attract, I suppose.

• It Might Get Loud: Jack White's favorite song

  rasch187 (http://rasch187.videosift.com)

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:57 am

  (16 votes - 1 comment - 261 views)Oh Jack, how I love you.

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  Hollywood Reporter

• Warner Music Group Posts Q1 Loss

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:46 am

  Warner Music Group increased revenue 3.5% year-on-year to $918 million in the first quarter to Dec. 31, 2009 but recorded a net loss of $17 million.

• Haiti record is century's fastest U.K. seller

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:47 am

  "Everybody Hurts," organized by pop supremo Simon Cowell in aid of victims of the Haitian earthquake, has become the fastest-selling British charity single of the century with over 200,000 sales in just two days, the Official Charts Company said on Tuesday.

• The Who rocks Super Bowl halftime

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:29 am

  Iconic British rock act the Who took the stage for the Super Bowl XLIV halftime show in Miami and delivered a solid if expected medley classic rock hits.

• Faith Evans starring in reality series

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:19 am

  Hip-hop artist Faith Evans will chronicle her return to the music scene in "It's All About Faith," a reality series to be produced by E1 Television and Ten2One Entertainment.

• Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty

  7 Feb 2010 | 11:45 pm

  Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death.

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  Unreality Shout - Music

• Marvin Humes from JLS talks about childhood bullying

  Lisa McGarry

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:15 am

  Marvin Humes from JLS, the chart-topping boyband who came 2nd to Alexandra Burke in The X Factor, has appeared in a new video discussing how he was bullied at school. The clips, which launches today, features Marvin surprising pupils at Harefield Academy during assembly where he sings an a capella version of JLS’ number 1 single Everybody In Love. Marvin talks about how he nearly chose a career in football before focusing on music and writing songs with his mates in the library. read more

• UK Top Ten - 7 February 2010

  Gerard McGarry

  7 Feb 2010 | 2:21 pm

  Owl City have held on to their Number 1 spot, despite a strong midweek position for John and Edward Grimes, which suggested that they might score a #1 with their debut single. On the plus side, both of Katy Perry's collaborations are in the top ten, and so are both versions of Don't Stop Believin'. Radio 1 Top Ten Weekly read more

• Lady Gaga 'my dead aunt saved me from cocaine death!'

  Lisa McGarry

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:32 pm

    Lady GaGa has reportedly claimed that she would have died from a drug overdose if it hadn't been for the spirit of her dead aunt. The News Of The World, published an excerpt of Gaga's new biography in which she claimed that she would lock herself in her room taking "bags and bags" of cocaine. "But then I realised my father's sister Joanne, who'd died at 19, had instilled her spirit in me. She was a painter and a poet - and I had a spiritual vision I had to finish her business," she wrote. The 'Bad Romance' singer, also dedicated last year's 'Fame Ball' tour to her dead aunt. "I never…

• Alicia Keys reaches number one album spot with 'The Element of Freedom'

  Lisa McGarry

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:16 pm

  Alicia Keys has achieved number one in the UK album charts with 'The Element of Freedom.' Freedom is Keys's fourth album and has been in the charts for eight weeks. Today it climbed up one place to claim the top spot. New entries to the top ten included Corinne Bailey Rae, who entered at number five with her second album 'The Sea' and Peter Andre whose 'Unconditional Love Songs' went straight in at number nine. The top ten albums in full: 1. (2) Alicia Keys: 'The Element Of Freedom' 2. (4) André Rieu: 'Forever Vienna' 3. (1) Paolo Nutini: 'Sunny Side Up' 4. (3) Florence and the Machine:…

• Oasis will be back with new name

  Lisa McGarry

  6 Feb 2010 | 1:05 pm

  Oasis star Liam Gallagher has confirmed that the band will continue without his brother Noel, albeit with a new name. Noel left the group during their European tour in 2009, after a series of rows and altercations with his fellow band members. Liam tells British radion station XFM, "No, it's not Oasis. That was a s**t name anyway. I'm glad to see the back of it. There's a name that we're digging at the moment, but we're going to get on with the music and see how it goes." While he wouldn't reveal the new band name yet, Liam did promise fans that they won't have long to wait before they hit…

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  Stereogum

• Joanna Newsom - "Kingfisher"

  Stereogum

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:18 am

  We've heard the stylistically diverse "81" pastoral and jazzy "Good Intentions Paving Company" outing. Now, after adding the gorgeous 9-minute madrigal/short story "Kingfisher" to the Have One On Me tracklist, the only thing to be sure of is that the 3-CD collection won't be following one specific path. But color me impressed. You can hear the new song, per usual, at dragcity.com (via GvsB). And, speaking of tracklists, Drag City's made that available, too:Continue reading Joanna Newsom - "Kingfisher"...

• Under Byen - "Alt Er Tabt" Video (Stereogum Premiere)

  Stereogum

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:40 am

  Onetime BTW Under Byen's fourth album Alt Er Tabt ("All Is Lost") is out in April. The Denmark group's followup to 2006's Samme Stof Som Stof definitely has an anguished, although not done-for feel. In their new form, they're without pianist Nils Gröndahl and their one-time orchestra, which makes things immediately sparer, like the whispered warping and unfurling bedroom-folk abstractions of Islaja or Lau Nau. See, for instance, the collection's quietly swarming title track. In a translated statement about its video, director (and visual artist) Sidse Carstens says she's commenting on the…

• Archie Bronson Outfit - "Shark's Tooth" Video (Stereogum Premiere)

  Stereogum

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:21 am

• The Fresh & Onlys - "Vanishing Cream" Video

  Stereogum

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am

  A few days ago we posted the The Wicker Man-meets-Jewelled Antler sun splotches of the Fresh & Onlys' (sorta) eerie "Invisible Forces" video. Things get psychedelic in a more intensely tripped-out (and Sublime Frequencies DVD) way in the EyeBodega-directed clip for "Vanishing Cream," a new song from an upcoming 7" being released by the French label Plastic Spoons. One thing you might notice overlapping between this and the last one are a series of oracular/mystical triangle and diamond shapes.Continue reading The Fresh & Onlys - "Vanishing Cream" Video...

• Colin Hay Responds To "Down Under" Verdict

  Stereogum

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:23 am

  Hay is not happy. He says the flute line in question was a live "improvisation" that made it onto the official "Down Under" recording a year after the song was written. Read his full statement, including a few other convincing counter-arguments, here.

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  SiriusBuzz.com

• Howard Stern On American Idol Makes Sense For Stern. How About Sirius XM?

  Spencer Osborne

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:56 am

  The media is once again abuzz about Howard Stern. This time it is not about whether or not he will renew his contract with Sirius XM Radio, but rather whether or not he become part of the pop music phenomenon known as American Idol. Satellite radio investors seem to like the idea of Stern becoming a judge on American Idol. His fans seem to like the idea as well. After all, this will bring more exposure to Stern, and by extension, to satellite radio. It would seem to make all of the sense in the world that this is potentially great news, right? Well, the exposure would help satellite radio…

• Sirius XM Adds Certified Pre-Owned Ford and Lincoln Mercury Vehicles to its Free Trial List

  Charles

  4 Feb 2010 | 3:51 pm

  Sirius XM announced today that it would offer introductory 3 month trial subscriptions of the Sirius Everything package upon the purchase of all Sirius equipped Ford and Lincoln Mercury Certified Pre-owned vehicles. The Everything package delivers more than 130 channels of premier sports, news, talk, entertainment and commercial-free music programming plus traffic and weather information… unlike the recently announced Sirius XM BlackBerry application which has a limited 120 channel line up. I have always been a huge advocate for free trials to new customers so, it will come as no…

• Sirius XM Now on Blackberry With 7 Day Free Trial

  Charles

  4 Feb 2010 | 8:42 am

  Sirius XM finally announced today that they are getting into the BlackBerry game by offering access to a 120 channels of programming on the BlackBerry Storm, Bold, Tour, and Curve. The best news? The new Sirius XM BlackBerry application will come with a free 7 day trial for new users. Do I wish it was 30 days? One has to wonder if it will be tough to get a real taste of the breadth all this programming in such a short amount of time. The worst news? Once again, Howard Stern will not be on the BlackBerry mobile app. This comes as no surprise as The Howard Stern Show was a glaring omission on…

• Sirius XM to Offer 14 Flavors of Super Bowl XLIV Coverage

  Charles

  28 Jan 2010 | 7:16 pm

  Once again Sirius XM announced today that it will broadcast Super Bowl XLIV in 10 languages, across 14 different live broadcasts plus live talk programming from South Florida throughout Super Bowl Week. Starting Monday, SIRIUS NFL Radio (ch.124) will broadcast live every day from Radio Row at the Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center with the latest news and analysis leading up to the big game, plus dozens of interviews with players, coaches, league executives and celebrities. NFL Radio will also broadcast live from Sun Life Stadium on Media Day, Tuesday 10 am – 1pm ET, offering one on one…

• Sirius XM Adds 257k Net Subscribers in the Fourth Quarter of 2009

  Charles

  19 Jan 2010 | 4:39 pm

  Today Sirius XM announced that it ended the year with 18,772,758 total subscribers, adding 257,028 net subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2009.  Even more important then this being the second consecutive quarter of net subscriber additions, CEO Mel Karmazin notes that this is the first year in the companies history that they have generated a positive free cash flow for the entire year. Karmazin attributes the recent upturn to what he says are “Improvements in automotive sales, conversion rates and better than anticipated self-pay churn suggest that the outlook for the auto sector and the…

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  McGuinn's Folk Den

• Randy Dandy Oh

  McGuinn

  1 Feb 2010 | 6:55 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Randy Dandy Oh “Randy Dandy Oh” is a wonderful old sea chantey that I just heard for the first time while walking on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. For some reason this song has eluded me all these years. Camilla and I heard it coming from a [...]

• Take This Hammer

  McGuinn

  1 Jan 2010 | 6:06 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Take This Hammer (Left Click To Play) I recorded this on the Crystal Serenity ocean liner on the way to Lisbon Portugal last June. Kompoz.com contacted me asking for a song to use in their contest. I provided 7 tracks for contestants to download. This was [...]

• Christmas Is Coming

  McGuinn

  1 Dec 2009 | 3:02 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Christmas Is Coming (Left Click To Play) The lyrics of Christmas Is Coming stem from the traditional English Christmas feast at which geese were eaten. Children learned that this festive period is a time when each person is encouraged to give to charity, even if all [...]

• Frozen Logger

  McGuinn

  1 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am

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

• I’ll Fly Away

  McGuinn

  1 Oct 2009 | 5:52 am

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

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  XLR8R News and Features

• Queer New Orleans Hip-Hop Celebrated at New York Art Show

  XLR8R Magazine

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  The New Orleans genre known as bounce, which came into being in the late '90s, is being documented and celebrated in an upcoming exhibit at New York's Abrons Art Center. Titled "Where They At," the exhibition is casting a special spotlight on the sissy bounce genre, whose practitioners are among the most outspoken queer and transgendered performers in all of hip-hop. read more

• Wolfgang Voigt Relaunches Profan Label

  XLR8R Magazine

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm

  In the mid-'90s, Kompakt head Wolfgang Voigt launched Profan, a sub-label dedicated to the more abstract side of techno and minimal electronics. But with only one release since 2000, it seemed as if the label had gone the way of minimal itself ...until now! read more

• Donnacha Costello Emotes on Upcoming Poker Flat Record

  XLR8R Magazine

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  It seems like Dublin's Donnacha Costello has had a rough time of it in recent years; luckily, he has channeled these emotional peaks and troughs into wildly dense tech-house on his upcoming Poker Flat release, Before We Say Goodbye. read more

• Hot Dog Logic: Breaking down the visual language of Swedish designer PMKFA.

  XLR8R Magazine

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  "The way I work and try to use different styles and mediums is based on a solid restlessness," says Michael Thorsby, best known as graphic-design force PMKFA, from his parents' house in the deep forests of Småland, Sweden. And considering that the country has just been blanketed by a snowstorm, the air there is nearing single-digit temperatures, and Thorsby has spent the day waiting on platforms for severely delayed trains, that restlessness is palpable. read more

• Inbox: Souls of Mischief

  XLR8R Magazine

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

  In this round of Inbox, XLR8R is straight chillin’ with legendary Oakland hip-hop foursome Souls of Mischief. read more

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• Exclusive: MGMT Unveil New Album!

  Matt Kiser

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:12 am

  Mark your calendars, Blackberries, iPhones, iPads, or just write it on your damn hand -- 'cause now it's officially official: MGMT's second album, Congratulations, will release in the U.S. on April 13. MGMT's core duo of Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser recorded the album at studios in Upstate, NY, Brooklyn, and Malibu, CA, with producer Peter Kember, a.k.a. Sonic Boom of shoegaze pioneers Spaceman 3, and their live band -- Matt Asti (bass), Will Berman (drums), and James Richardson (guitar). Royal Trux frontwoman Jennifer Herrema helped with vocals, while knob-twiddler extraordinaire…

• Phoenix, Jay-Z, Weezer Lead Bonnaroo Lineup

  Matt Kiser

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:15 am

  Phoenix, Jay-Z, Weezer, and the Flaming Lips (who will be performing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon) will headline Bonnaroo, the Tennessee mega-music fest taking place June 10-13. Dave Matthews Band, the Avett Brothers, OK Go, Jeff Beck, and 311 are also slated to perform. Tickets for the show are available now at the "Bonnaroo website! Check back later today for updates about the full list of more than 150 bands.

• Lil Wayne Heads to Jail

  Matt Kiser

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:03 am

  Last week, Lil Wayne commanded the spotlight and stage at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards -- but Tuesday, the multi-platinum rapper will find himself in a much less prestigious place: a jail cell at New York City's notorious Riker's Island. The New Orleans rhymer, born Dwayne Carter, is due to be sentenced Tuesday in a Manhattan court room after pleading guilty in a gun possession case. His plea deal calls for a year in jail, but with good behavior he could serve as little as eight months. Wayne is expected to start serving his sentence immediately following the hearing, MTV reports. Over Super…

• White Stripes Attack Air Force Reserve Over Song

  Matt Kiser

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:52 am

  Detroit garage rockers the White Stripes claim the U.S. Air Force re-recorded their hit song "Fell in Love With a Girl" for a commercial aired during this Sunday's Super Bowl, without the band's permission. "The White Stripes take strong insult and objection to the Air Force Reserves presenting this advertisement with the implication that we licensed one of our songs to encourage recruitment during a war that we do not support," the band wrote on their website. "We simply don't want to be a cog in the wheel of the current conflict and hope for a safe and speedy return home for our troops."…

• New Albums from Massive Attack, Hot Chip & 6 More!

  Matt Kiser

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:58 am

  Here's a rundown of the albums available online and in record stores today: Massive Attack, Heligoland Trip-hop pioneers give doom a romantic tinge. Read Review >>   Hot Chip, One Life Stand Can their disco doctorates keep them warm at night? Read Review >>   Yeasayer, Odd Blood Brooklyn psych rockers ride a new new wave. Read Review >>   Gil Scott-Heron, I'm New Here The revolution won't be on YouTube either.Read Review >>   The Watson Twins, Talking to You, Talking to Me Kentucky-bred sisters spark a righteous groove.Read Review >>   Pantha du Prince, Black Noise…

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  Popdose

• CD Review: Sade, “Soldier of Love”

  Rob Smith

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am

  I am convinced Sade Adu lives not among us (nor, apparently, in Jamaica, where she’s had a few … um … issues), but in the long-lost ocean kingdom of Atlantis, in a house that looks a lot like the mermaid scenes in the “No Ordinary Love” video. It is there that she hones her craft—practicing her vocal scales, making sweet love to some lucky merman, furiously downloading Barry White bootlegs, and slowly—very slowly—writing songs. About every eight or ten years or so, she literally surfaces to show off her most recent creations, and we all swoon and disrobe and…

• CD Review: Yeasayer, “Odd Blood”

  Ken Shane

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:31 am

  The Brooklyn-based band (yes, another one!) Yeasayer garnered a lot of positive critical and public attention with their 2007 debut album All Hours Cymbals. Following rigorous touring in support of the album, the band retreated to upstate New York to record their second album, Odd Blood (Secretly Canadian). The new album is the sound made by musicians who have their ears, and their minds, open. The sound is a combination of pop smarts, and a determination to move the ball forward in terms of experimentation. Rarely in recent memory have the two co-existed so peacefully.The album opens on an…

• The Popdose Guide to the Steve Miller Band, Part 2

  Rob Hoffman

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

  As stated at the end of last week’s part one of our Steve Miller Band Guide, 1972 and 1973 represented a transitional period for Steve Miller. His upcoming eighth album would be the last under his groundbreaking contract with Capitol Records, and disappointing sales for his last two releases made it fairly clear that he was in danger of being dropped. In addition, Miller was in a bad car accident that kept him off his feet for several months – and left him lots of time to think about his future.Determined to make his next album the one that would finally put his music before the masses,…

• Confessions of a Comics Shop Junkie No.3: “Demo Vol.2,” “Valentine,” and More

  Johnny Bacardi

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am

  In which I continue to take a look at select bound-and-published sequential narratives of recent vintage, some of which may still be on sale in a comics shop, book store or online merchant near you, if you’re lucky…or not, as the case may be.INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #22 Script: Matt Fraction Art: Salvador Larroca and various Marvel, $2.99Fraction is an insanely talented and imaginative writer who, when left to his own devices via works for smaller companies such as Casanova, can write some of the most convoluted and hard-to-parse scripts that I’ve encountered, anyway. Too smart for the…

• Mix Six: “Bear McCreary”

  Ted Asregadoo

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:30 am

  DOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HEREBeing a science fiction TV geek has gotten easier since my childhood days of Space: 1999, Star Trek, and the original Battlestar Galactica.  Thanks in large part to the financial success of Star Wars and Star Trek movies, science fiction programs have been easier to pitch in Hollywood — or so it seems to me.  Moreover, with the popularity of video games that, more often than not, have a science fiction theme to them, it’s increasingly clear that science fiction not a genre that’s only  relegated to the nerds.  Sure, a large part of the SF fan…

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  The KEXP Blog

• Song of the Day: Systems Officer - Pacer

  Jason Kinnard

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

  Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we deliver songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is “Pacer” by Systems Officer from their 2009 album Underslept on Temporary Residence Limited. Systems Officer - Pacer (MP3) Systems Officer is the solo project of bassist and…

• Live Video: Grant-Lee Phillips

  Jim Beckmann

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:07 am

  photo by Laura Totten Grant-Lee Phillips has had a long career in the college/alternative/independent radio scene, going back to his days in Grant Lee Buffalo (his second band, actually, but the first to capture national attention). Through multiple label, band configuration and even stylistic changes, Phillips has never lost his distinctive, otherworldly voice. Fans of the band’s early hits like “Fuzzy,” “Mocking Birds,” and “Truly, Truly” found as much to love in Phillips’ solo work, like “See America,” “Calamity Jane,”…

• Album Review: Gil Scott-Heron - I’m New Here

  Christy Thacker

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:08 am

  Forty years ago, Gil Scott-Heron planted a seed of lyrical revolution. Today, he’s back to reap and sow his radical insights with I’m New Here (out tomorrow!), his first album in almost 16 years. One of the most significant American poets of the past century, the 60-year-old high priest of proto-rap is as outspoken and unrepentant as when he first began his poetic crusade in the late 60s. His legendary acid jazz-rap and spoken word works of the 70s perhaps spawned present-day political hip hop and modern soul rap, but I’m New Here may very well spark an uprising all on its…

• Monday News Mash-Up

  Justin Spicer

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am

  (source) British jazz composer, band leader, and saxophonist Sir John Dankworth died this weekend at 82. Inspired by past jazz greats Benny Goodman (on clarinet) and then Charlie Parker (on sax), Dankworth went on to start a performing ensemble; record film and television scores including the theme to The Avengers; direct such heavy hitters as Oscar Peterson, Nat “King” Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald; and even start a theater of his own, The Stables, with his wife and collaborator Dame Cleo Laine. KEXP listeners will immediately recognize the sample to Dankworth’s theme to…

• Song of the Day: The Soft Pack - Answer to Yourself

  Brian Connolly

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

  photo by SJCorbett 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 selection, featured on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is “Answer to Yourself” by The Soft Pack from their 2010 self-titled album on Kemado Records. The Soft Pack - Answer to Yourself (MP3) The great thing about changing your band name is that you get another chance to make a splash among the…

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  Create Digital Music

• Chime, Beautiful New Music Game on Xbox 360: Play to Philip Glass, for Charity

  Peter Kirn

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:34 am

  One Big Game is a charity assembled by game developers to raise money for children’s organizations. Musical games look to figure prominently in the series. Design legend Masaya Matsuura (PaRappa the Rapper, Vib-Ribbon), father of rhythm games and without whom there likely would be no Rock Band or Guitar Hero, has signed. And the first title out, from Zoë Mode, is musical in nature, too, in a game called “Chime.” Chime is an elegantly-designed game and a lovely way to unwind, particularly with Philip Glass’ gorgeous “Brazil” in the track list.

• Flying Lotus Cosmogramma Album is Coming 5/4; Clear Your Calendar

  Peter Kirn

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:56 pm

  I have no doubt that Cosmogramma, the album Flying Lotus describes as a “space opera,” will be one of the albums of 2010. Actually, I don’t even care if anyone agrees, because I know I’ll thoroughly enjoy it. The only bad news is that you’ll have to wait until May to get the release, coming out on Warp Records. I happened to hang out with Flying Lotus the day he wrapped the record up (after I nearly succumbed to the horrors of LA traffic), so I got to hear the rough-cut. Taking off any music critic hat or anything along those lines, I just fell in love with it;…

• Participate: One Button Game Objects, Handmade Music in NYC, Amsterdam, SF

  Peter Kirn

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:08 pm

  It’s a call for one-button works. Literally. Sorry. Photo (CC) Jeff Keyzer. What can you do with a button? What circuits can you bend? What software and hardware can you construct? Want to meet up with myself and fellow makers from the DIY music and visualist communities? I’m touring and looking for new works, we have one call for one-button objects that (if you can ship it) can come from anywhere in the world, plus upcoming events in New York, San Francisco, and — this month, Amsterdam at the planetary music tech hub that is STEIM. STEIM is an inspiration to all music…

• Round-up: Your Web-Connected Musical Future, at Music Hackday Stockholm

  Peter Kirn

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:02 pm

  It’s like Woodstock for Web music tech nerds. Photo (CC-BY) Anton Lindqvist. “Okay,” you say to the Web geeks, “I’ve had enough. I don’t want another little app that looks at my iTunes collection and tells me that if I like Lady Gaga, I probably also like Madonna. I want to listen in new ways and, most importantly, make music. What have you got, Web 2.0… 3.0… whatever we’re on now, that I can actually use. I want some of the deliciousness of the future, now.” “Oh, and another thing – can I patch this Android phone of mine…

• DIY Community: Austin a Hotbed of Inventive Hardware You Can Build and Use

  Peter Kirn

  4 Feb 2010 | 8:33 am

  Wherever you live, you can enjoy the DIY and open hardware inventions coming out of Texas. Or, as the famous song goes: “That’s right, you’re not from Texas / Texas wants you anyway.” Austin, Texas may be associated with the strum of guitars. But it’s also populated by some of our favorite electronic music hardware inventors on the planet, led by the likes of Bleep Labs, 4ms, Eric Archer, and more. They’ve taken the idea of a “Handmade Music” and come up with the best formula for building a community around DIY hardware I’ve seen yet: 1.

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  MetalSucks

• ANDREW W.K. CONFESSES

  Gary Suarez

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am

  Close Calls With Brick Walls / Mother Of Mankind comes out March 8th in the UK, and March 9th in the USA/rest of world. -GS [Gary Suarez usually manages the consistently off-topic No Yoko No. He recently quit Twitter.] RELATED POSTS:IN WHICH WE LOST A GREAT WRITER, A GREAT HISTORIAN, AND A GREAT MIDGET ACTRESSVINCE’S TELL ALL [...]

• DEVIN TOWNSEND REMIXES RAMMSTEIN’S “RAMMLIED”: EXCLUSIVE PREMIER

  Vince Neilstein

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am

  How does he do it? Between writing and recording four albums, touring, producing, taking over our site for an entire day and being a proud Canadian family man, Devin Townsend somehow still found time to do a remix of Rammstein’s track “Rammlied” from their oftentimes pornographic 2009 release Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da. Rammstein are always [...]

• I BET BRIAN POSEHN MAKES SOME GREAT FART AND WIENER JOKES

  Axl Rosenberg

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am

  Brian Posehn is easily one of the funniest stand-up comedians alive. I have never missed a chance to go see him live, and he has – quite literally – made me fall out of my chair from laughing so hard. Add to that the fact that the dude loves metal, and, well, he’s just so [...]

• CANCER BATS ARE “SCARED TO DEATH”

  Vince Neilstein

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  If I were in Cancer Bats the only thing I’d really be scared to death about is my band’s inability to fit clearly into any one scene. But that’s a good thing. I wouldn’t be too scared of rocking because my band would do that really fucking well, and my band’s new track “Scared to [...]

• PREDICTION: KERRY KING TO COCKPUNCH DAVE MUSTAINE

  Anso DF

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am

  No one can fault Dave Mustaine for putting together a tour in lieu of the stillborn American Carnage trek. But as always the Megadeth frontman aims for maximum annoyance and as such his new tour is a brazen approximation of Carnage minus Slayer. As a member of Slayer, Kerry King must be distressed to find [...]

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  AbsolutePunk.net - News

• Class Actress Tour Dates

  Lueda Alia

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:13 am

  Class Actress will tour with Little Boots among others in support of their debut EP Journal of Ardency which came out today. Check dates in the replies.

• Take Action Tour Canceled in Baltimore

  Jason Tate

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:10 am

  The Take Action Tour in Baltimore has been canceled due to weather.

• New Cancer Bats Song

  Deborah Remus

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:53 am

  Cancer Bats posted a new song titled "Scared To Death" on their myspace.

• The Apples In Space And Time

  Lueda Alia

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:52 am

  The Apples In Stereo will release their new album Travellers in Space and Time on April 20th via Yep Roc. Four days before the release, the band will kick off their US tour, so check the dates in the replies.

• Albums in Stores Today: 2/9/2010

  Jason Tate

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:55 am

  Here are the albums in stores today. I think you should grab the new Fair album for $7.99.

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• Melyssa Ford Launches Play About Video Vixens

  grouchygreg

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am

  (AllHipHop News) Video model Melyssa Ford has revealed details about an upcoming play that she developed with the director/writer of Jim Jones’ play.    The play is titled For Vixens Who Have Considered Homicide When the Video Became Too Much.   According to Ford, who was recently featured in Chris Rock’s movie Good Hair, the “theatrical experience” is based around her life and her ten years in the music industry, as one of the top video models.   "When I saw Jim Jones...(read more)

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  Tracksounds Now!

• Creation (Soundtrack) by Christopher Young - Review

  Christopher

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:34 pm

  Tiny VariationsReview by Christopher ColemanThe Nineteenth Century scientist, Charles Darwin, is, to this day, a hero to many and villain to others. His famous book, "The Origin of the Species" and the theory it contains remains as hotly debated in the 21st century as in Dr. Darwin's day of the 19th century. The film's screenplay was written by John Collee and is based on "Annie's Box," a biography penned by Charles Darwin's great grandson, Randal Keynes; itself written from Darwin's own diaries and family letters. Director John Amiel takes Collee's script and with strong performances from…

• 8 Tracks from Bioshock 2 and Dante's Inferno by Garry Schyman!

  Christopher

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:09 am

  Ever heard someone say "That's just scary-beautiful"?   Well, that phrase goes a long way in describing two of composer GARRY SCHYMAN's latest game scores:  DANTE'S INFERNO and BIOSHOCK 2.  Tracksounds is pleased to present 8 tracks from these two scores just for your listening pleasure. As we eagerly await the release of both titles, this music will help you dive back down to mesmerizing, nightmarish world of Rapture, as well as pull you into the dark, devious, and demonic chasms of Purgatory and Perdition...should that be your musical destination instead.  In the midst…

• Surprising Soundclips from Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Soundtrack by Christopher Beck

  Christopher

  5 Feb 2010 | 6:59 am

  In just a few short days PERCY JACKSON and the OLYMPIANS makes its way to the big screen with the first of, what is likely to become, one of Hollywood's newest franchises.  Admittedly, the trailers did not do much for me...in much the same way HARRY POTTER film trailers didn't.  But I have in recent years become a quasi-fan of ol' Pottah, so To continue on this little train of honesty, I wasn't all that excited with the prospect of composer CHRISTOPHER BECK writing the score for this film...although I do love his work for WE ARE MARSHALL.  After stumbling upon Amazon.com's…

• Soundcast Interview: Cris Velasco and Mike Reagan (Darksiders)

  Christopher

  2 Feb 2010 | 3:27 pm

  Interview: Cris Velasco and Mike Reagan (Darksiders)Recorded January 8, 2009Published February 2, 2010Episode Highlights00:27 - Introduction and Welcome02:25 - How did you come be involved with Darksiders?04:27 - How does your gameplan change when you come into a situation where previous music exists?07:20 - Replacing scores in the game industry.09:33 - What made you both say "Yes" to this project?16:20 - The lyrics and language.18:10 - Are there any musical surprises?21:44 - Comparing work on God of War and Darksiders.27:30 - Have you heard about the film-adaptation talk?28:22 - Working with…

• Legion (Soundtrack) by John Frizzell - Review

  Christopher

  30 Jan 2010 | 5:56 pm

  Legion is Not All DoomReview by Helen SanLEGION is a dramatic thriller about a small rag-tag team at an isolated diner facing off the apocalypse; except this time, they are fighting God himself, with shotguns no less. God has sent a legion of angels (who are armed to the teeth but prefer to possess people) to exterminate mankind (as in Flood, The Sequel), and the only supernatural being with any faith left in us is that rebel archangel Michael. Together they protect the diner’s pregnant waitress, whose child is believed to be the Earth’s only salvation from the wrath of God. By most…

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  The 9513

• Vince Gill Joins The Time Jumpers; SPBGMA Winners; New Releases; Zac Brown Band Responds To PETA

  Brody Vercher

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am

  Vince Gill is officially a “full-fledged” Time Jumper. He can be seen playing with the band on Monday nights at the Station Inn when he’s not touring. New releases for the week of February 9, 2010 include: Allison Moorer – Crows Amazon | iTunes (Deluxe Version) | MySpace The Chapmans – Grown Up (A Revisionist History) Amazon | MySpace | MySpace Chris Cagle – The Best Of Chris Cagle Amazon | iTunes | MySpace Elliot Randall – Caffeine & Gasoline Amazon | iTunes | MySpace Josh Turner – Haywire (Deluxe Edition) Amazon | iTunes | MySpace Michael…

• Sarah Buxton’s Big Day: The 9513’s Exclusive Interview

  Ken Morton

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:06 am

  For Sarah Buxton, the last six years have been a roller coaster ride. The singer and songwriter has realized huge successes (co-writing the Keith Urban smash “Stupid Boy”) and, at times, she has questioned where the road she was on was headed. Now, her journey aims to all points north; a physical release of her self-titled debut album is (finally and firmly) scheduled for release by Lyric Street Records on February 23rd. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, Buxton’s childhood was filled with music with piano and flute lessons. She moved to Nashville following high school graduation, both…

• The Judds Reunite For 2010 Tour; Gary Allan’s Dating Survey; Justin Townes Earle at Stubb’s

  Brody Vercher

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:03 am

  Wynonna and Naomi Judd are reuniting for a 2010 tour. Country Haiku takes the literal approach to a country classic: I have to wonder Who is gonna fill their shoes They’re like size 14 On April 20, Jason Boland will release his first album since undergoing throat surgery. The live album, titled High In The Rockies, will feature covers of “Rainbow Stew”, “Tulsa Time,” and “Gallo del Cielo” along with 16 originals. Justin Townes Earle on his song “Mama’s Eyes:” I think that’s the kind of song where a person has to grow up before they can write it.

• Ryan Bingham And The Long Road To Overnight Success

  Sam Gazdziak

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:32 am

  Anyone who’s followed the Americana or Texas music scene had been familiar with Ryan Bingham for at least a couple of years. Since the release of Mescalito in 2007 and its follow-up, Roadhouse Sun, Bingham has won critical acclaim and a growing fanbase. The success of the movie Crazy Heart and his song “The Weary Kind,” however, has brought him some well-deserved mainstream recognition, not to mention a Golden Globe award and an Oscar nomination. Bingham took some time away from hobnobbing with the Hollywood elite on the red carpet to talk with The 9513 about Crazy Heart, his future…

• Your Take: Lyrics, lyrics, lyrics

  Karlie Justus

  6 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  In Thursday’s News Roundup, Brody included a link to The Huffington Post’s article “The Stupidest Country Lyrics of All Time,” a look at some of country’s hokiest, silliest and innuendo-est lyrics of all time the last few years. Entries include Tim McGraw’s “Back When,” Craig Morgan for “International Harvester” and “God Must Really Love Me,” Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” Brad Paisley’s “Ticks,” Garth Brooks with “Two of a Kind,” Darius Rucker’s…

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  BUZZGRINDER

• SNL Punk: Proof That Old Dudes Can Still Rock, Sort Of

  Sean Cannon

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  I get the feeling this Saturday Night Live skit is a lot more true-to-life than you might expect. I wonder how many dudes in suits get the itch to go rage with their old hardcore punk buddies from the early ’80s. You know, after the finish the back nine.

• The Strange Boys – Be Brave

  Sean Cannon

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  Those Strange Boys are smart. They developed a secret hat delivery system all on their own. The Strange Boys – Heard You Wanna Beat Me Up

• New Releases: The Watson Twins, Massive Attack, Fear Factory

  Josh Mock

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

  Blah blah, here’s some new albums. Nothing really stands out to me, and I’m too tired to make snarky comments on how the new Sade album will probably make me more tired than I already am right now. Peace. :: Allison Moorer, Crows (Rykodisc) :: AM, Future Sons & Daughters (Filter) :: Angelo Spencer, Et Les Hauts Sommets (K) :: Animal Liberation Orchestra, Man of the World (Brushfire) :: Annotations Of An Autopsy, The Reign Of Darkness (Nuclear Blast) :: Arsis, Starve For The Devil (Nuclear Blast) :: Beach Fossils, Daydream (Captured Tracks) :: Ben+Vesper, LuvInIdleness (Sounds…

• Morning Buzz: High on Fire, Michael Jackson, Oasis

  Sean Cannon

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  :: High on Fire has a full slate of dates in April, as well as only one appearance at SXSW. Guess that means HOF won’t be playing the Buzzgrinder/Buddyhead two-day SXSW showcase, then. :: I’ve thought for a while that Vampire Weekend can at times write decent songs, only to ruin them by performing said songs. Turns out, they’re pretty good at ruining other people’s music, too. :: Michael Jackson’s doctor was officially charged with manslaughter. That will almost certainly absolve Jacko of any culpability in his own death for most folks. And that’s good,…

• Interview: The Watson Twins

  Sean Cannon

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am

  In addition to streaming and giving away the new album from Chandra and Leigh, better known as The Watson Twins, we talked to them about the new record, where they live and Sesame Street. Talking to You, Talking to Me displays a bit of a departure from your last couple of records. Was it just something you stumbled into, or were you trying to find something in particular musically? As musicians we are always pushing ourselves creatively… that being said we wanted to try and explore sounds that had always inspired us, but we had yet to dig in to on previous albums. Recording with Russell…

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  Perfect Porridge

• SXSW: State of Music Blogs in 2010, Part 3

  Greg Swan

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:42 am

  This is an interview series in preparation for my SXSW Panel: The State of Music Blogs in 2010. I reached out to a number of influencers, musicans, labels, marketers and music fans to get their perspectives on the topic and will be posting these in a series leading up to the conference. Today we’re hearing from Minneapolis musician Adam Svec, who has a new album out, Resolution (stream it here). Why do you think music blogs are so popular? I think music blogs became popular during the decline of print resources like CMJ (New Music Monthly) and NME because they were more timely than a…

• SXSW: State of Music Blogs in 2010, Part 2

  Greg Swan

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:36 am

  This is an interview series in preparation for my SXSW Panel: The State of Music Blogs in 2010. I reached out to a number of influencers, musicans, labels, marketers and music fans to get their perspectives on the topic and will be posting these in a series leading up to the conference. Today’s interview is with Marni Wandner, media promoter, music fan and owner of Sneak Attack Media (one of the better PR shops who pitch me, I have to say). Why do you think music blogs are so popular? I think blogs create a community where people learn to trust what one person/entity is bringing to…

• SXSW: State of Music Blogs in 2010, Part 1

  Greg Swan

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:36 am

  As I prepare my brain (and liver) for my SXSW Panel: The State of Music Blogs in 2010, I reached out to a number of influencers, musicans, labels, marketers and music fans to get their perspectives on the topic. I’ll be posting these in a series leading up to the festival. First up is City Pages Music Editor Andrea Swensson who is a self-described writer, blogger and music fan (although tehcnically the main blogger at Gimme Noise and editor of the City Pages music section). Why do you think music blogs are so popular? Music blogs help people to sort through the maelstrom of information…

• If Wayne Coyne loves them…

  Greg Swan

  4 Feb 2010 | 6:15 pm

  Then you should love them…. For example: Polysics – Young OH! OH!POLYSICS | MySpace Music Videos Japan’s Polysics will be in the U.S. for a headline tour in support of the new CD Absolute POLYSICS starting January 28. But they aren’t coming to Minneapolis, which makes me feel ??? (kanashii).

• The Candles coming to burn down the 400 Bar

  Greg Swan

  3 Feb 2010 | 10:16 am

  Today I’m checking out The Candles, which is a solo project from Josh Lattanzi, best known for playing bass for Albert Hammond, Jr., Ben Kweller, and The Lemonheads. This is unobtrusive chill rock reminiscent of Fountains of Wayne’s older stuff or perhaps material that could’ve been on the Dumb & Dumber soundtrack (which I dig, btw). Here’s the single: The Candles : “Here or Gone” (mp3) Definitely good background music for cranking out the work today. The group’s debut album, Between The Sounds, will be released April 13th. The Candles will be playing at…

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  The Red Radio

• Caged Baby remix Editors, listen/download

  The Red Radio

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:45 pm

  Caged Baby take on Editors with their reworking of the band's current single You Don't Know Love.The remix officially appears as part of a UK digital single bundle and will also appear on the upcoming UK CD single for the track.  The band's U.S. label are currently giving it away for free (or well for filling out lots of fields on yourself) right here.  You Don't Know Love single artwork below:Listen to the Caged Baby remix:

• Photograph of the week: LL Cool J shot by Lawrence Watson

  The Red Radio

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:17 pm

  Love this live photo of LL shot in Philly in 1985 by the infamous Lawrence Watson.  Not only do we love the actual photograph itself, but the ghetto blaster action is pretty extraordinary.  Photo on auction here.  Lawrence Watson official site. 

• The Specials grace the cover of NME, announce Los Angeles date

  The Red Radio

  3 Feb 2010 | 3:06 pm

  It's pretty crazy (and F'in great) to see a band like The Specials take the cover of a magazine in 2010.The guys (minus Jerry, who sadly declined participation in the reformation of the band) will play a pre-Coachella gig at Club Nokia here in Los Angeles on April 15th.  We're surprised to see a pre-Coachella show happening outside of the allowed Glass House performances.  Hmmm...A few other North American dates are popping up here and there as well:April 19 Toronto, The Sound Academy (on sale 2/4)April 21 NYC, Terminal 5 - (AMEX pre-sale now)Also, don't forget to…

• Random video of the week #40 - James "Sit Down"

  The Red Radio

  1 Feb 2010 | 4:45 pm

  We've been in the middle of a little James fest as we re-configure our IPOD.  We had a lot of tracks missing, but we've corrected the problem now.  Anyway, the whole thing spawned the strange fact that, despite loving the song, we'd never seen the video for Sit Down. Bizarre.  People, dogs and sheep all get in on the action.  Lots of random chairs as well.  The video takes the title pretty literally to say the least. 

• a-ha announce U.S. shows in New York and LA

  The Red Radio

  31 Jan 2010 | 4:23 pm

  Lots of folks have been waiting on the a-ha U.S. dates and they've finally been announced.  The good news? There's a show right here in LA on May 15th at Club Nokia.  The bad news?  The only other U.S. shows announced are in New York City. Everyone else may need to book a flight if they want to catch the guys as part of their Farewell Tour.  The New York and LA stops break down like this:May 6 Nokia Theatre, New York CityMay 7 Nokia Theatre, New York City May 15 Club Nokia, Los Angeles The pre-sale for all three kicks of this Tuesday, more info here.

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  Music For Robots

• It's all better now.

  3 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  One For The Team - Every Little Thing. I've been a fan of One For The Team for a while now, and it's been really interesting watching them change over the years. Their sound has deepened and darkened, and on Ghosts, their third full-length, an instrument that sounds like a Mates of States distorted electric piano adds some murkiness to the mix. It all still pops, of course, underneath Ian Anderson's lighter-than-air vocals, and it all clicks along as if no one can stop it. This band is from Minneapolis, and even though I moved from that scene about seven months ago, it's been rewarding to…

• All aboard.

  21 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am

  S. Piliso & His Super Seven - Kuya Hanjwa. Look, I'm not the guy to sort out all the political, social, sociopolitical, and other implications of the indie fascination with South African, and specifically Sowetan, music. There's a lot to say about it, especially when it comes to the long American history of appropriation, and there are no easy answers. I will say this: I love that first Vampire Weekend record, but I think the band's characterization of their music as "Upper West Side Soweto" was pretty obnoxious. And when I saw Tune-Yards in Boston last fall, their bassist was wearing a faded…

• Bobby Charles

  14 Jan 2010 | 4:24 pm

  Bobby Charles - I Must Be in a Good Place Now. And so we lose another one.

• An Ugly Death

  13 Jan 2010 | 2:33 pm

  This is a great recording of one of the many Jay Reatard shows I was lucky enough to see. Even from the back of the room it was a bloodbath. We're gonna miss him like crazy.

• I Dreamed I was an Animal.

  13 Jan 2010 | 9:26 am

  Laura Gibson & Ethan Rose - Younger. Like many songs I post on here, this is a song for the in-between times. It's not triumphant. It's not a celebration of success. It's not a shoulder to cry on or a call to move on. It's not about the boys being back in town or the girls having a night out. It's not about love or hope or rock 'n roll. It's about breathing, in and out, as we move along in our day. It's about deciding to make another cup of coffee because it's raining, or deciding to eschew socks today because the cold floors feel nice. It's about the slow steady growth of the plants outside,…

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  Radio Exile

• The Hours Finally Grace US Shores

  Shawn M. Smith

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am

  After discovering the band on the FIFA 08 soundtrack, I was glad to hear that The Hours [MySpace] are finally releasing material on this side of the Atlantic. The band’s tune (“Ali in the Jungle”) was the most hypnotically likeable track among those that EA selected for their flagship footie game. The band made its avidly awaited stateside debut on January 26 with the release of Ali In The Jungle, a four-song digital EP available now on iTunes. “Inspired by the historic 1974 world heavyweight bout between then-reigning champion George Foreman and former title-holder…

• The Greatcoats to Release Self-titled Debut

  Shawn M. Smith

  5 Feb 2010 | 9:48 am

  While he has spent time in New York and Los Angeles, to record the self-titled debut from The Greatcoats [MySpace], David Tenczar, songwriter and frontman, returned to his Austin roots to finish the record. The album will be released on March 9th and he’ll be banding together with his usual cadre of musicians for promotional dates and, hopefully, a tour. To quote the band, you’ll definitely find that “the music of The Greatcoats is, at heart, music that reminds you of better times.” It’s retro-rock (think The Beatles, Supergrass or Wilco) but the band is fresh…

• I Am Obsessed With….. Oberhofer

  Tom Williams

  4 Feb 2010 | 9:08 am

  Alright y’all, I’m back writing for Radio Exile and I’m back inventing new columns that I will likely never follow up on. I want to introduce you all to a band that I’m obsessed with. It’s name is Oberhofer [MySpace] and it’s the brainchild/bedroom recordings of one Brad Oberhofer, a teenager from Tacoma, WA who is currently living in New York. I met Brad through work, where he gave me a CD-R with his demo tape. Since I started to work in the music industry, I’ve had a lot of people give me, or try to give me, their music. At best they’re okay.

• Black Gold Debut “Shine” Video

  Shawn M. Smith

  3 Feb 2010 | 7:58 am

  Yesterday, Black Gold [MySpace] debuted their new video for “Shine” from their spectacular album, Rush with the good peeps at Aol Spinner. Here’s what they had to say: “Filmed on location in the California desert by director Josh Forbes, the video for Black Gold’s ‘Shine’ is indeed beautiful. But there’s more going on there than just a pretty setting — the hidden treasures may be revealed, partially, by the appearance and use of wish lanterns. The lanterns, which fill up with hot air and take flight — hopefully taking the original…

• Gobotron is GO!!!

  Shawn M. Smith

  2 Feb 2010 | 8:23 am

  With the release of his solo album, Manchester Orchestra guitarist Robert McDowell has created another solid buzz not only for his day job, but for his new gig as well. Gobotron [MySpace], the solo project whose names appears to be a mashup of 80s cult cartoon faves “GoBots” and “Voltron”, released the debut, On Your Mark, Get Set… on January 19 via Favorite Gentlemen Recordings after a premiere with our friends at Absolute Punk, where you can stream the album in its entirety. Check out “Never Turn Around” “after the jump” [mp3] Gobotron…

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  The Q Daily

• Massive Attack week on Qthemusic.com

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:25 am

  Remixes, images, competitions and an interview with the band this week

• Win a Sony Blu-Ray player

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:22 am

  We've got three to give away... fancy watching your music DVDs in high definition?

• In full: Pixie Lott Q gig

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:18 am

  Pixie mixes originals and covers in an exclusive intimate Q The Music Club performance

• Editors: Choose their Spotify playlist

  4 Feb 2010 | 5:39 am

  Russel Leetch from Editors chose some of their influences and favourite bands for Q

• Interview: I Blame Coco

  3 Feb 2010 | 4:26 am

  "I like to think that it's my music that got me here and nothing else". Exclusive interview

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  Silent Uproar Music News

• Citizen Cope Readies The Rainwater LP

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:48 pm

  Citizen Cope will release The Rainwater LP on March 2nd (digitally on February 9th) through his own RainWater Recordings, Inc. label. The self-produced album features "a laidback gumbo of acoustic blues, singer/songwriter rock 'n' roll and deep soul grooves." A supporting tour, which features several residencies, is underway now and runs through April. [citizencope.com]

• Gonjasufi Readies A Sufi and a Killer

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:39 pm

  On March 9th, Gonjasufi will debut A Sufi & A Killer via Warp Records. The rapper's album, produced by Flying Lotus, "embraces aged Eastern influences, reanimated hip-hop and vintage psychedelia - laced with Gonjasufi's cryptic lyrics and captivating vocal delivery." Preview album tracks on the Warp website and download "Ancestors." [warp.net]

• Together from The New Pornographers

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:02 pm

  The New Pornographers will release their fifth full-length, Together, on May 4th through Matador Records. According to the label, "the album is comprised of 9 A.C. Newman songs and 3 Dan Bejar numbers, and features the full eight-person lineup." Annie Clark of St. Vincent, Zach Condon of Beirut and Will Sheff of Okkervil River guest on the album. [matadorrecords.com]

• Dillinger Escape Plan Announce 2010 Tour

  4 Feb 2010 | 6:56 pm

  As reported, The Dillinger Escape Plan will drop Option Paralysis on March 23rd. The band has now announced tour dates from February through August in support of the release. The lead single "Farewell, Mona Lisa" is now streaming on MySpace. Check out the album website for more details. [optionparalysis.net]

• Dropkick Murphys Ready Live on Lansdowne

  4 Feb 2010 | 6:12 pm

  Dropkick Murphys will release the CD/DVD Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA on March 16th through Born & Bred Records. The album, recorded in March 2009, is the second in a series of St. Patrick's Day live recordings. Live on St. Patrick's Day from Boston, MA was released in 2002. [dropkickmurphys.com]

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  soul sides

• GOOD MUSIC, BETTER CAUSE

  O.W.

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:25 pm

  My man Chuck Wild has a great Haitian inspired mixtape for free with any donation of $5 or more to Partners in Health. See here for more info.

• MINGERING MIKE + KINGS GO FORTH

  O.W.

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:52 am

  Very nice - Mingering Mike created the cover art for the upcoming, debut album for Kings Go Forth, the Milwaukee-based soul band who've gotten an incredible response for their 7"s and are finally dropping a full-length on April 20th. (Thanks to Shore Fire Media)

• FAT JOE + YOUNG JEEZY + SCOOP DEVILLE: HA HA, STICK 'EM

  O.W.

  4 Feb 2010 | 10:55 pm

  Fat Joe feat. Young Jeezy: Slow Down (Ha Ha)From The Darkside Vol. 1 (upcoming, 2010)Funny; me and Hua were just rapping about the acapella mix for Soul II Soul's "Back to Life" earlier today and then I heard this new Fat Joe/Young Jeezy track that uses part of the acapella to full effect. Seriously, this beat is bonkers and both Joe and Jeezy kill sh-- over it. Props to Scoop Deville for the beat. He's Kid Frost's son and given that he also hooked up Snoop's "I Wanna Rock," it's like he's been raiding pop's golden era hip-hop crates (how long until Mixmaster Spade gets remade into a new…

• LITTLE ANN: GOING IN DEEP

  O.W.

  2 Feb 2010 | 9:20 pm

  Little Ann: Deep ShadowsFrom Deep Shadows (Timmion, 2009)Stop whatever the f--- you are doing, right now. Play this, preferably at a loud enough volume without shattering eardrums. Soak in it. Get mind blown. Sorry for the terseness of the post but in this moment, I don't have much to add except to say that (even though this is from last year), I've had my first sublime musical experience of 2010. Currently, this is only on vinyl and if that doesn't encourage you to go right out and get a turntable, I'm not sure what will. *Correction: you can get it on CD too, as part of Dave Hamilton's…

• COVERS POWER PACK

  O.W.

  1 Feb 2010 | 6:49 pm

  As my dwindling finances can attest to, snapping up records with cover songs is bad habit sickness passion that I can't/won't shake. I'm sure there will be a Deep Covers 3 in the offering at some point in the near future but in the meanwhile, here's a few highlights from the last few months.The Power Pack: I Got YouFrom Soul Cure (Polydor, 1969)Generation Gap: Family AffairFrom Plays Shaft (RCA, 1972)These both come from instrumental exploitation LPs, jacking contemporary hits of the time and giving them makeovers that, in most cases, are laughably weak. Occasionally though, you cross a few…

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  Twangville

• Chris Bell – I Am the Cosmos (Deluxe Edition)

  Jeff McMahon

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:42 am

  One of the most criminally overlooked, even by the clichéd standards, the band Big Star truly defined the tragic indie band’s aura. After three albums (the first two of which Bell was a driving force behind), Bell disappears and winds up passing away tragically in a car accident after grappling with depression. Bell’s influence can heard on one of the most instantly likable and singable tunes. On their debut #1 Record, Bell’s tune “Thirteen” has a syrupy sweet acoustic melody that’s both instantly catchy and lyrically simple (even though Alex Chilton sang it, the tune sounds much…

• Old Crow Medicine Show – Live at the Orange Peel & Tennessee Theater

  Jeff McMahon

  4 Feb 2010 | 2:41 am

  When I think of a live show, bluegrass can really take it to another level: the tenacious rhythm, the fiddle, high harmony and that relentless bass. Although I’ve never seen bluegrass back in the day, I imagine the hootenanny to feel something like an Old Crow concert. Songs about drug addiction, infidelity and them good ole days that have gone by the wayside, all with a smile. Now often, DVDs can’t hold a candle to a live show. They just sit there 2-D on the T.V. and fail to infect with that energy, raw and alive. Now although it’s truly impossible to capture the energy of a show on…

• Elliot Randall & The Deadmen – Caffeine & Gasoline

  Chip Frazier

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:44 pm

  Elliot Randall, along with his band The Deadmen, has released his sophomore album Caffeine and Gasoline. It is a decidedly more Country affair than his previous effort. What hasn’t changed is the depth of the songwriting. A full band, The Deadmen, have a lot to do with the diversity of styles. However, the main influence is producer David Simon-Baker, who has worked with Jackie Greene and The Mother Hips. There is a blend of Country, Rock and troubadour songwriting that reflect Randall’s influences and South Carolina upbringing. He may be based in San Francisco but his influences range…

• The Honey Dewdrops – If the Sun Will Shine

  Shawn Underwood

  3 Feb 2010 | 6:49 pm

  When did Gillian last do an album, 2003?  Sure, David Rawlings had a great release last year, but it was a Dave Rawlings album that Gillian sang on, not a Gillian album.  Well, if you have a hankering for something new in that vein, I suggest you check out the latest release from The Honey Dewdrops, If the Sun Will Shine.  The Dewdrops are the husband and wife team of Kagey Parrish and Laura Wortman, and they have a lot going for them.  First off, and most obvious from 10 seconds into the first song on the album, is Laura’s voice has some of that haunting, plaintive sound that made…

• Kasey Anderson- Nowhere Nights

  Eli Petersen

  2 Feb 2010 | 5:48 am

  Nowhere Nights is one of those records for me.  It came out of the blue, out of that nether world of independent music (aka the life blood of rock and roll).  I was searching for information on the new Chip Robinson record and learned that he had been signed to Red River Records, a label co-founded by Kasey Anderson.  I had loved Robinson’s former band the Backsliders, and was interested in reviewing his debut solo record.  So when I contacted the publicist, she offered to send me Anderson’s new record in addition to a Robinson’s.  I agreed, and a week later had Nowhere Nights in…

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• MGMT: Congratulations 4/13

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:02 am

  COLUMBIA RECORDS PROUD TO RELEASE CONGRATULATIONS, 
THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM MGMT Congratulations Available In The U.S. and Canada, Tuesday, April 13 MGMT Columbia Records has announced the North American release of Congratulations, the keenly awaited new studio album from MGMT, on Tuesday, April 13. One of 2010's most eagerly anticipated new releases, Congratulations is the successor to MGMT's Oracular Spectacular, the 2008 debut album which established the band's potential as a visionary force in pop music. Congratulations is a collection of nine individual musical tours de force…

• The Avett Brothers: Official Bonnaroo Announcement

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:49 am

  The Avett Brothers Official Bonnaroo Announcment Welcome to The Avett Brothers' official Bonnaroo announcement! Below is an exclusive clip given to JamBase that the band made in order to bring this exciting news to fans and friends. Also included here are the band's current tour dates. The Avett's most recent album, I and Love and You, is out now on Columbia Records. For more info on The Avett Brothers go to: theavettbrothers.com and/or their JamBase profile! The Avett Brothers Tour Dates 02/24/10 Wed Ohio University Athens, OH 02/26/10 Fri The State Theater Ithaca, NY 02/27/10 Sat House Of…

• Infamous Stringdusters: Album/Tour

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am

  THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS TO RELEASE THINGS THAT FLY APRIL 20 The Infamous String Busters About the most important question a young bluegrass band faces right out of the gate is whether they can play. The Infamous Stringdusters wasted no time in providing their answer — an emphatic yes — winning IBMA Album, Song and Emerging Artist of the Year in 2007, the same year they released their debut, Fork In the Road. On Things That Fly, their third album, due out April 20 on Sugar Hill, the band ventures into virtually uncharted territory for an acoustic group: a sonically and thematically…

• Sarah Lee Guthrie, Johnny Irion: Vetiver, Sexton, Haiti Benefit 2/14

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:44 am

  SARAH LEE GUTHRIE, JOHNNY IRION HEADLINE MA HAITI BENEFIT FEB. 14 Johnny Irion On February 14, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion will perform at the benefit event A Concert for Loved Ones in Haiti, taking place at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. This special event features a stellar lineup of artists from the Berkshires and beyond, including Martin Sexton, Vetiver, Tift Merritt, The Mammals, Bobby Sweet, Meg Hutchinson, Kris Delmhorst, and Jay Ungar & Molly Mason to help raise funds for Haiti earthquake relief. Tickets range from $15 to $25 and are available here. A Concert for…

• Matt Pond: The Dark Leaves

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  MATT POND TO RELEASE THE DARK LEAVES APRIL 6 Matt Pond From a cabin in the woods outside of Bearsville, NY - where there's not much to do but watch the grass grow up with the coyotes, deer, turkeys and bears - Matt Pond (The Wooden Birds) let go of all those studio entanglements and hacked off a piece of his own fate. Trusting in the flicker at the end of the tunnel, Pond will release The Dark Leaves April 6. After almost giving up on the world outside the woods, Pond, with the invaluable aid of Chris Hansen (engineer, co-producer), returns with this new effort. Additionally, Matt and Chris…

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• Flaming Lips Dude Set To Cause 12.5% Spike In Teacher Crushes In Central Oklahoma

  Adam Daniels

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:34 am

  Your music teacher has long hair and smokes a lot of weed? Cool, my music teacher is in The Flaming Lips. You might have heard of them. This conversation did not actually happen, but legitimately could have taken place at the University of Central Oklahoma this week, where the Lips’ Steven Drozd will give a Master Class within the Academy of Contemporary Music he helped launch with Lips’ manager, Scott Booker. No exact word on what Drozd will be lecturing on, but according to Spinner the program “aims to teach students about both the construction and composition of music as…

• Tripwire Video Premiere: Pete Townshend, “Communicate”

  Hanly Banks

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:20 am

  For those of us who watched the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday and longed for a time when Pete Townshend was actually cool, here’s a little something to lift your spirits! From the oddly-titled album, All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, Pete Townshend sends a simple but important message: communicate. Easier said than done, Pete. Especially when you own a state-of-the-art cordless phone and your own personal sign-language translator (though it seems dubious that glasses over here is signing the right words). Man, communication in 1982 looks a whole lot more fun than…

• Congratulations, MGMT! You’re Releasing Your Second Album!

  Larry Fitzmaurice

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:08 am

  We swear that’s the last time we’ll do that. (Maybe not.) As previously reported, MGMT’s second album is titled Congratulations, and according to SPIN, it’s coming out April 13 in the U.S. on Columbia records  The album was produced by MGMT and Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3, E.A.R., Spectrum) and was recorded throughout 2009 in upstate New York, Malibu and Brooklyn. Check out the tracklist after the jump — and no, you’re not seeing things: there is a song titled “Lady Dada’s Nightmare.” 01 – It’s Working 02 – Song for Dan…

• The Air Force Allegedly Tries to Rip Off White Stripes, Sucks at it Anyway

  Larry Fitzmaurice

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am

  UPDATE: The advertisement has been removed from the Air Force’s website. So did you catch that ridiculous-looking Air Force Reserve TV ad on Super Bowl Sunday, or were you getting more chips from the pantry? Well, if you didn’t, here’s a quick summary: there’s a bunch of guys doing a bunch of EXTREME STUFF to the White Stripes’ “Fell In Love With a Girl” — or, rather, a really shitty instrumental cover. How “bad” is it? Let’s put it this way: imagine one of those “Shredding” videos on YouTube, only if they were…

• Live: The Soft Pack’s Record Release Show @ Cake Shop

  Maia Stern

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:42 am

  Alongside our FADER bros, we were very jazzed to throw our backs into presenting The Soft Pack’s free record release show in NYC at the Cake Shop last Friday night. Lots of friends and a few vagrants came out to sweat along to Soft Pack songs old and brand spanking new. That said, their self-titled full-length debu that came out on Kemado last Tuesday. You should buy it. Wait! Before you do that, check out “Answer To Yourself” and “Extinction” after the jump. They’ll explain why. “Answer To Yourself” “Extinction”

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• Lil Wayne Says Goodbye To Fans In Online Video Before He Goes To Jail

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:52 am

  MC expected to begin his year-long jail sentence on Wednesday.By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne in his farewell video Photo: Ustream In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (February 9) Lil Wayne spent nearly an hour saying farewell to his fans in a live streaming video. He is expected to turn himself in on Wednesday afternoon in New York after his formal sentencing and begin his year-long jail term stemming from his July 2007 arrest on gun-possession charges. after a night of apparently recording in the studio, got on the Ustream page of Lil' Twist, an artist in his Young Money camp, and said goodbye.

• Nicki Minaj Tearfully Says Lil Wayne 'Doesn't Deserve To Go To Jail'

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:23 am

  'Reality hasn't set in that he has to go to jail,' the Young Money MC says.By Shaheem Reid Nicki Minaj Photo: MTV News Before he had to return to New York to face his one-year prison sentence, Lil Wayne gathered those close to him on Sunday night at the Miami club Dolce. The Young Money family, including Nicki Minaj, Drake, Gudda Gudda and Mack Maine were in the building, as well as Wayne's Hot Boys partner B.G. and, of course, the Birdman. While the crew celebrated the Super Bowl victory of their home team the New Orleans Saints, the mood at the party had an undercurrent of sadness, as…

• Michael Jackson's Family Reacts To Conrad Murray's Manslaughter Charge

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am

  'He's lying. He's guilty. Nobody was there but him,' Katherine Jackson says.By Gil Kaufman Michael Jackson's parents, Katherine and Joe Jackson, arrive to the Los Angeles Airport Courthouse on Monday Photo: Gabriel Bouts/ Getty Images After appearing together at Monday's arraignment for Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's family issued a series of statements decrying the doctor's not-guilty plea to the charge of involuntary manslaughter. "He's lying. He's guilty. Nobody was there but him," Jackson's mother, Katherine, told the assembled media while leaving court. "He's just trying to save…

• White Stripes Claim Air Force Super Bowl Ad Uses Song Without Permission

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:39 am

  Spot seems to feature re-recording of 'Fell in Love With a Girl.'By Gil Kaufman White Stripes' Jack White Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images That extreme "Grab Some Air" Air Force ad during the Super Bowl with the wicked snowboarding, skiing, surfing and skateboard moves did feature a surfy guitar riff that sounded an awful lot like the White Stripes' "Fell in Love With a Girl." That's certainly what Jack White thinks, and judging by a message on the band's Web site, he's not too pleased about it. Under a side-by-side post of the original "Girl" video and a link to the Air Force Reserve ad, the…

• Lil Wayne To Be Sentenced Today

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:50 am

  Rapper is expected to turn himself in after sentencing and immediately begin his prison term.By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne Photo: Andy Kropa/ Getty Images Lil Wayne, easily the hardest-working MC in hip-hop, will have his career come to a screeching halt when a Manhattan judge formally sentences the rapper to a one-year prison term Tuesday (February 9). The move is the final process in the case, which dates back to July 2007, when Lil Wayne was arrested for gun possession in New York following his first headlining concert in the Big Apple. In October, the Cash Money superstar struck a deal…

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• Kind of Bloop: An 8 Bit Tribute to Miles Davis

  Rick Sawyer

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:38 am

  The album has become such an emblem for a specific moment in jazz that it came as little surprise when we learned that an NYU music professor recorded an album of reggae covers back in 1981. Somewhat more surprising, however, was last year's Kind of Bloop: An 8 Bit Tribute to Miles Davis

• Peter Gabriel: Scratch My Back

  JBev

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:53 am

  On Scratch My Back, his first album in 8 years, Peter Gabriel aims to shed light on outstanding songs from both rock warhorses (Paul Simon, David Bowie, Neil Young) and from an alternative lineup that reads like a college radio programmer’s wet dream (Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Magnetic Fields).

• Los Campesinos! Romance is Boring

  JBev

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:27 pm

  Never has an album title been more misleading than that of the third full-length in just three years from the Welsh band Los Campesinos! Even though lead singer Gareth Campesinos! may claim that Romance Is Boring, he then goes on, at staggering length and detail, about romance, and he makes it sound like the most exciting thing on earth.

• The Coldplay of the Supermarket and Other Nutritional Ninnies

  Mark Peters

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:41 am

  I don’t know much about Coldplay, but I know enough to know that my street cred—already rating -43 mega-fonzies—could be squandered completely by admitting I like them.

• OK Go: Of the Blue Colour of the Sky

  Dryw Keltz

  2 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  At times Of the Blue Colour of the Sky sounds more like a Prince album than anything OK Go has done in the past, and it’s quite an obvious attempt to shake free from their power-pop roots. The band retains their trademark energy though, it’s just directed in a different way musically.

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• Static Summer

  Crazed Hits

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am

  Buzz Track: She’s Not A Lover Link: myspace.com/staticsummermusic Contact: staticsummermusic@gmail.com

• Interview: Lenny Waronker

  Crazed Hits

  6 Feb 2010 | 10:34 am

  You can watch the full interview here. Related Content: Interview: Bob Jamieson Interview: Jeff Fenster Interview: Sam Feldman

• Cady Groves

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  5 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am

  Link: myspace.com/cadygroves Contact: conway@workinggroupmgmt.com

• Shawn Hlookoff signs to EMI

  Crazed Hits

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:55 pm

  Shawn Hlookoff, who we first featured in April 2008, has inked a deal with EMI. He is the 93rd featured Crazed Hits artist to get signed.

• Matt Hires

  Crazed Hits

  3 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am

  Buzz Track: Honey, Let Me Sing You A Song Link: myspace.com/matthires Contact: gregg.nadel@fstopmusic.com

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• OZZY OSBOURNE And Family On 'The Ellen Degeneres Show'; Video Available

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:27 am

  Ozzy Osbourne and his family — wife/manager Sharon, son Jack and daughter Kelly — were interviewed on this past Friday's (February 5) edition of "The Ellen Degeneres Show".

• SLAYER's KERRY KING Attends SUPER BOWL Party At DUFF'S BROOKLYN; Photos Available

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:15 am

  SLAYER guitarist Kerry King attended a private Super Bowl party this past Sunday (February 7) at Duff's Brooklyn in Williamsburg, New York.

• OVERKILL Frontman Interviewed By EXPLICITLY INTENSE; Audio Available

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:07 am

  Sarjoo Devani of the Explicitly Intense web site recently conducted an interview with vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of veteran New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL.

• RUDY SARZO: New Video Interview Posted Online

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:58 am

  VintageRock.com conducted an interview with legendary rock bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

• SAINT VITUS Frontman Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show; Audio Available

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:53 am

  Scott "Wino" Weinrich (SAINT VITUS, THE OBSESSED, THE HIDDEN HAND, SHRINEBUILDER) was interviewed on this past weekend's (February 5-7) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show.

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  Cloudspeakers Fresh reviews

• Review: David S. Ware - Shakti (Prefix)

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:16 am

  Cloudspeakers has found a new review: <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/David-S-Ware/db02ef48-952a-48e6-953f-d63b8fbe18a6">David S. Ware</a> - <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/David-S-Ware/Shakti/3bd7fe75-28bd-4b38-b3d1-bfddc7a4f5fb">Shakti</a> (<a href="/en/sources/Prefix/16">Prefix</a>)

• Review: Yeasayer - Odd Blood (Prefix)

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:16 am

  Cloudspeakers has found a new review: <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/Yeasayer/3feba7fa-3837-424a-b4f1-0077d217f569">Yeasayer</a> - <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/Yeasayer/Odd-Blood/0bb51eb6-fac6-464a-9e44-f7a832507d86">Odd Blood</a> (<a href="/en/sources/Prefix/16">Prefix</a>)

• Review: Harvey Milk - Harvey Milk (PopMatters)

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:03 am

  Cloudspeakers has found a new review: <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/Harvey-Milk/d8b01cf8-a7ff-41fd-95cb-47b56c9c895f">Harvey Milk</a> - <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/Harvey-Milk/Harvey-Milk/afde943d-bf2a-4dfe-857e-31c9e6fbdb5c">Harvey Milk</a> (<a href="/en/sources/PopMatters/68">PopMatters</a>)

• Review: Hot Chip - One Life Stand (PopMatters)

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:03 am

  Cloudspeakers has found a new review: <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/Hot-Chip/d8915e13-d67a-4aa0-9c0b-1f126af951af">Hot Chip</a> - <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/Hot-Chip/One-Life-Stand/99acd31b-0a94-482e-9405-8b39bfd560c5">One Life Stand</a> (<a href="/en/sources/PopMatters/68">PopMatters</a>)

• Review: Shearwater - The Golden Archipelago (Drowned in Sound)

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:02 am

  Cloudspeakers has found a new review: <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/Shearwater/9df31471-e54e-43ba-bbe8-38fd94c63dbb">Shearwater</a> - <a href="http://www.cloudspeakers.com/en/artists/Shearwater/The-Golden-Archipelago/200c4f33-08c2-4528-978a-c41e4fd4de69">The Golden Archipelago</a> (<a href="/en/sources/Drowned-in-Sound/15">Drowned in Sound</a>)

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  L.A. Times - Music News

• John Dankworth dies at 82; British jazz musician

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Husband of singer Cleo Laine was a sax player, bandleader and composer. Together they founded a musical education charity and a theater near London. Sir John Dankworth, the British jazz composer, saxophonist and bandleader and husband of jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine, has died. He was 82.

• The Soft Pack storms L.A.

  5 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  The indie-rock band does a 'Greased Lightning' tour of L.A. to celebrate the release of its debut album: 10 shows in 13 hours. "Hello, hello, good morning," Matt Lamkin says with a bleary grin, stepping up to a microphone with an electric guitar. It's 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, and his indie rock band the Soft Pack is about to play its first concert of a day in which they'll perform 10 shows across the greater L.A. area.

• Rhett Miller to perform at Troubadour

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Rhett Miller's latest self-titled album is another shiny entry into his solo catalog of well-tailored guitar-pop that's like a martini to the whiskey-and-Bud of his day job in the Old 97's. But come early for the rising folk-pop band Leslie and the Badgers, who play a swell take on L.A. canyon country with huge harmonies and effortless writing. Fri. 10 p.m. Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. $20. www.troubadour.com .

• Chief Executive Tim Leiweke sees a place for AEG in the concert business

  3 Feb 2010 | 4:45 pm

  He believes the company, which developed the L.A. Live entertainment complex, can go up against the juggernaut that will be created by the Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger. Tim Leiweke is used to being the man behind the scenes.

• Best original song nominee list missing a few songs of note

  3 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  U2, Paul McCartney and Mary J. Blige are among those who miss out on the short list. By most criteria, Paul McCartney and U2 have little reason to regard French composers Reinhardt Wagner and Frank Thomas with envy.

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• La Roux's Elly Jackson: 'I Don't Have A Sexuality'

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:57 am

  La Roux singer Elly Jackson refuses to clarify her sexual orientation - because she is not gay, straight or bisexual. The Bulletproof hit-maker has previously fought off rumors she is a lesbian, but has now fueled gossip by declaring that she doesn't believe she is a man or a woman Read more!

• Barbra Streisand Turns Down $100 Million Vegas Offer

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:47 am

  Superstar Barbra Streisand has turned down a massive $100 million offer to take up a residency in Las Vegas, according to reports. The Woman In Love singer, 67, has allegedly been approached to follow in the footsteps of Cher, Celine Dion and Bette Midler by signing a three-year contract Read more!

• Lil Wayne To Be Sentenced In NYC

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:18 am

  NEW YORK (AP) - Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officially released Feb. 2. Now Lil Wayne, one of music's biggest sellers and rap's hottest stars, is poised to spend as much as the next year in a jail cell Read more!

• Jackson Family On Dr. Murray's Charges: It's 'A Slap On The Wrist'

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:11 am

  Michael Jackson's family members are far from pleased with the involuntary manslaughter charge the King of Pop's former doctor pleaded not guilty to in Los Angeles on Monday. Read more!

• Michael Jackson's Doctor Released On Bail; Returns To Court For April Hearing

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:24 am

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case — a proceeding that will reveal Read more!

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• Operator Please announce new album tracklisting and release details

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:33 am

  Australian band also announce free download single

• Snow Patrol announce only UK shows of 2010 - ticket details

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:11 am

  Band to play ggis in Bangor and Glasgow

• Hot Chip: 'Recording 'One Life Stand' was easy' - video

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:18 am

  Watch video footage of the band on NME.COM

• Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock hooks up with Rival Schools for new song

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:07 am

  Adam Horowitz has mixed a song for the rockers

• New Young Pony Club: 'Recording our new album was like cutting our guts out'

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:36 am

  Band joke about laboured recording process for 'The Optimist' - video

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• new joanna newsom | "kingfisher"

  Chris

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  For the third week in a row, Drag City hooks us up with another preview from Joanna Newsom's Have One on Me. Listen to the sprawling, 9+ minute "Kingfisher" here, and check the triple-LP's full tracklist after the jump... ****** Have One On Me tracklist: Easy 6:04 Have One On Me 11:02 ’81 3:52 Good Intentions Paving Company 7:02 No Provenance 6:25 Baby Birch 9:30 On A Good Day 1:49 You and... click through for more...

• mp3: The Golden Filter | "Hide Me"

  Chris

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm

  This one's been around in demo form for a while, but here's the glorious final version of the Golden Filter's "Hide Me," taken from the group's upcoming Voluspa LP: mp3: The Golden Filter :: Hide Me [via] Voluspa is out April 26 on Brille. ****** click through for more...

• at a glance

  Chris

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm

  [photo] Brooklyn's Body Language recently turned in an essential remix of Toro y Moi's warped disco-pop jam "Timed Pleasure," and now Chaz returns the favor on this blissed-out rework of Body Language's "At a Glance." mp3: Body Language :: At a Glance (Toro y Moi remix) previously: Toro y Moi :: Timed Pleasure (Body Language remix) ****** click through for more...

• quakes

  Chris

  5 Feb 2010 | 8:30 pm

  New non-album track from Flying Lotus, courtesy of Warp. Look for the highly anticipated Los Angeles follow-up Cosmogramma (featuring guest spots from Thom Yorke + more Laura Darlington) to be released on May 4. mp3: Flying Lotus :: Quakes [via] ****** click through for more...

• cibelle :: "lightworks"

  Chris

  4 Feb 2010 | 11:30 am

  Cibelle's post-apocalyptic alter-ego Sonja Khalecallon takes on '50s exotica/electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott's "Lightworks" -- which you may know better as one of Dilla's classic Donuts -- live in a jungle at the "last cabaret on Earth." Look for this on Cibelle's forthcoming Las Venus Resort Palace Hotel, out this Spring on Crammed Discs. ****** click through for more...

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  Aquarium Drunkard

• The Soft Pack :: S/T

  Satisfied '75

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:50 pm

  Do as I did and cue up The Soft Pack in your car, on cruise control, at a comfortable speed just above the posted Speed Limit (9/mph in my case). It doesn’t feel like you’re racing, but, with no one ahead of you or in the rearview mirror, the world still goes by at a [...]

• AD Presents :: Raven Sings The Blues – A Mixtape

  Satisfied '75

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:36 pm

  Here we go, the first installment of an irregular series in which I plan on highlighting some of my favorite voices online (and beyond). We’re kicking off with Raven Sings The Blues. Based in NYC, since 2006, Raven has been a go-to source dealing in garage, psych, lo-fi and other related curiosities—both new and old. [...]

• Kindness :: Swinging Party

  Satisfied '75

  5 Feb 2010 | 11:31 am

  I wrote about the b-side to this track last year (the accompanying video is ace). As previously mentioned, Kindness are from the UK and have thus far released one seven inch. Other than that I know very little. I’m bringing this back up as, due to a recent Talking Heads binge, I’ve been spinning the [...]

• SIRIUS/XMU :: Aquarium Drunkard Show

  Satisfied '75

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:54 am

  Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 26 (SIRIUS), and channel 43 (XM), can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s playlist. SIRIUS 127: Jean Michel Bernard – Generique Stephane ++ The B-52’s – 52 Girls ++ Pylon – Stop It ++ [...]

• Gil Scott-Heron :: I’m New Here

  Satisfied '75

  4 Feb 2010 | 10:12 am

  When someone mentions there’s a new Gil Scott-Heron album coming out, you sit up and take notice. On February 9th, XL Records will release I’m New Here, Scott-Heron’s first new album in over 14 years. Produced by XL’s owner, Richard Russell, the album finds the poet moving through a dense urban soundscape reflective of the [...]

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  brooklynvegan

• Bad Lieutenant reschedule US dates (Coachella, NYC, more)

  brooklynvegan

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:48 am

  Bernard Sumner of Bad Lieutenant/New Order/Joy Division After canceling their four US shows last November because of visa issues, Bad Lieutenant aimed to reschedule for the spring. They've confirmed those dates, one of which is at Coachella. Another is NYC's Webster Hall, the last of their four stateside shows, on Wednesday, April 21st. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 12th. The shows will be the band's first in the United States. Their debut album, Never Cry Another Tear, came out last October on Original Signal Recordings. Bad Lieutenant is: Bernard Sumner (guitar, vocals) and Phil…

• Midnight Masses currently in residency at Union Pool - final show is w/ Trail of Dead ('original lineup')

  brooklynvegan

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:39 am

  by BBG DOWNLOAD: Midnight Masses - "There Goes Our Man" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Midnight Masses - "Walk On Water" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Midnight Masses - "Heaven" (MP3) Midnight Masses with Conrad and Jason of Trail of Dead If it's February 2010 and a Wednesday, then odds are even that Midnight Masses are at Union Pool. The band began a weekly residency at the venue on February 3rd which continues this week (on Feb 10) with Mon Khmer and Light Asylum. Feb 17th includes Living Days (+TBA). Finally, they go out with a bang on Feb 24th, as the band will be joined by "the original lineup" of And You Will Know…

• John Wesley Harding tour dates (shows this weekend, Freedy Johnston, readings, more Cabinets of Wonder...)

  brooklynvegan

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:24 am

  John Wesley Harding @ City Winery Haiti benefit Jan. 20th (more by Tim Griffin) Songwriter and author John Wesley Harding has a number of different events coming up. He joins his band the English U.K. for three shows this weekend (two of which are in the NYC-area). They play Joe's Pub on Saturday, February 13th. (tickets), then they're at Maxwell's with Freedy Johnston on February 14th (tickets). JWH, real name & pen name Wesley Stace, will be doing a reading/musical performance at Brooklyn's Greenlight Bookstore (686 Fulton Street) on Febraury 25th. He'll be joined by another…

• MtyMx Fest expands lineup (Dan Deacon, Andrew WK, High Places, Acid Mothers Temple & other bands playing Mexico)

  brooklynvegan

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:49 am

  The lineup has been updated for the MtyMx Festival happening March 20th-22nd in Monterrey, Mexico. As it stands, 69 of the 75 or so bands have been confirmed and are listed below. New additions include Andrew W.K., Acid Mothers Temple, Grant Hart, Telepathe, Hunx and his Punx, Bitters, Male Bonding and Talk Normal. Dan Deacon and High Places will be MtyMx exclusive (as in not playing SXSW). Three-day passes are still on sale. More info on the fest is HERE. The full list of confirmed bands is below... Continue reading "MtyMx Fest expands lineup (Dan Deacon, Andrew WK, High Places, Acid Mothers…

• The Dirtbombs & Davila 666 playing free show at the Knit

  brooklynvegan

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:38 am

  Davila 666 @ Southpaw in July The Dirtbombs and Davila 666 are playing a Scion garage rock show at Knitting Factory on Thursday, February 25th. The show is free, entry is limited, RSVP required. A poster for the show and videos of both bands are below... Continue reading "The Dirtbombs & Davila 666 playing free show at the Knit" at BrooklynVegan.com

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• Bronfman: iTunes Variable Pricing Highly Problematic... And So Is Spotify

  presnikoff

  9 Feb 2010 | 11:25 am

  A shift towards variable (and increased) pricing on the iTunes Store was ill-timed, according to comments by Warner Music Group...

• Better Than We Thought: Wall Street Bumps WMG...

  presnikoff

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:24 am

  Warner Music Group shed $17 million - or 11 cents per share - during the fourth quarter, a sharp reversal from year-ago gains. ...

• Warner Music Group Swings to $17 Million Loss, Digital Still Gaining...

  presnikoff

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:49 am

  Warner Music Group reported a $17 million quarterly net loss on Tuesday morning, though revenues and digital formats showed res...

• Yahoo Music Taps Former UMG Executive Jeff Bronikowski...

  presnikoff

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:17 am

  Yahoo Music has been making some changes over the past few months.  Now, the group is naming its new leader. Former Universal...

• Is the iPad About to Get Cheaper? The Possibility Looms...

  presnikoff

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:33 am

  Is the iPad about to become cheaper?  Early iPhone adopters paid a huge premium, and Apple even offered rebates to cool the pro...

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• Why America Has a Crush on Susan Boyle

  Scottish songstress Susan Boyle seems poised to conquer the world. The unassuming 'Britain's Got Talent' star has already sold more than 1.8 million copies of her debut album 'I Dreamed a Dream' in its first three weeks of release in the U.S. (not to mention the millions she's sold worldwide). She also set an impressive record for the best first-week sales of any woman since SoundScan started tracking in 1991. If Boyle continues to sell albums at this pace, she'll likely steal Taylor Swift's crown as top selling artist of 2009.So what is it about this homespun 47-year-old charity worker who…

• Primal Scream reveal all about new album

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

• Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd Team For RebelsTour

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

• Madonna tops Mariah with Candy

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

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

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

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• Streisand turns down $100 million Vegas offer

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• Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:36 pm

  Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun possession case, could get a year in jail

• Jack White upset with Air Force Reserve over Super Bowl ad

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:38 am

• Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:06 am

  Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in singer's death.

• Perry: Tyler hasn't quit and we haven't fired him

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  Is Aerosmith war of words over?

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• 'Valentine's Day' Stars Jennifer Garner, Bradley Cooper Share V-Day Memories

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:27 am

  Jennifer Garner, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel and other stars of "Valentine's Day" shared memories of the holiday at the film's premiere.

• Christopher Nolan Asked To Lead 'Superman' Reboot: Report

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:06 am

  "Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan has reportedly been asked to lead a rebooted "Superman" franchise, according to Deadline Hollywood.

• Lil Wayne Says Goodbye To Fans In Online Video Before He Goes To Jail

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:52 am

  Lil Wayne said goodbye to his fans in a nearly hour-long Ustream video early Wednesday. He is expected to begin his year-long prison sentence on Wednesday.

• Nicki Minaj Tearfully Says Lil Wayne 'Doesn't Deserve To Go To Jail'

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:23 am

  Nicki Minaj shared her feelings on boss Lil Wayne's upcoming prison sentence. "Reality hasn't set in that he has to go to jail," she said.

• Michael Jackson's Family Reacts To Conrad Murray's Manslaughter Charge

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am

  Michael Jackson's family reacted strongly to Conrad Murray's not-guilty plea to manslaughter charges on Monday.

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• Finally, The End Of Autotune?

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  The end of chipmunk-voiced pop is no longer merely desirable, says Johnny Sharp. It's inevitable.

• Watch The Who's Superbowl Show Now!

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:49 am

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• Bob Dylan & Joan Baez Reunite?!

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• Ian Hunter Announces 2010 UK Shows!

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• Robert Frank's The Americans (Notes from the Road)

  Paul Hiebert

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am

  Photographer Robert Frank’s recent "The Americans" exhibit, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is an investigation into the U.S.'s founding myths of freedom and exceptionalism.

• Basement Jaxx - "Look of Love (Felix Jaxx Booty Remix)" (MP3) (Mixed Media)

  PopMatters Staff

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am

  Basement Jaxx have remixed '80s new wave classic from those old New Romantics, ABC. Man, this one takes me back... Actually, the album that song originally comes from (The Lexicon of Love) is...

• What's the Best Album of the Decade? Try Calling Back in Five Years (Sound Affects)

  Sean McCarthy

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am

  Just like it took years to realize what an incredible year 1999 was to cinema, expect the "What was the best album of the last decade?" debate to go on for years.

• This Was Then: Earth X - Part 2 (Graphic Novelties)

  Randy Romig

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am

  Sometimes plans change. Originally, I 'd meant to review the second half of Earth X’s storyline, then take a closer look at the artwork of both the covers and interiors. However, on...

• Jamie Lidell - Compass (new album / stream) (Mixed Media)

  PopMatters Staff

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  Jamie Lidell Compass (Warp) Releasing: 18 May Beck and Feist are just two of the musical luminaries stepping in for an assist on UK blue-eyed soul meister Jamie Lidell's new platter due out in May....

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• Fall Out Boy Isn't Quite So Broken Up After All

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am

  Fall Out Boy's demise might have been greatly exaggerated by its members.

• Fucked Up Plans Record Store Day Release

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am

  Because Fucked Up has released more 7-inch records than probably just about any of your favorite bands, it's probably inevitable that it would get aboard Record Store Day.

• MTV Drops 'Music Television' Part from Logo

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am

  Well, it's mostly official now: MTV isn't really too keen on holding onto its "Music Television" identity.

• Nick Cave, Bad Seeds Albums Expanded, Remastered

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am

  Three more of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' albums are getting the deluxe treatment.

• Howard Stern Wants $100M to Host

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am

  Howard Stern isn't going to dismiss the idea of hosting American Idol. So long as the producers have enough cash to make good on the deal.

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• News : Q&A: The Boxer Rebellion (Part 1)

  info@filtermmm.com

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

  For London-based alternative rock outfit The Boxer Rebellion, the past decade had more ups and downs than a tabloid romance. The band, who are currently writing their third studio album, are made up of vocalist/guitarist and keyboardist Nathan Nicholson, lead guitarist Todd Howe, bassist Adam Harrison, and drummer Piers Hewitt. After more than their fair share of set-backs, 2009 was a deservingly great year for the band – who have risen from the record-label dust (who needs ‘em?) with a No.1 album on iTunes, as well as iTunes proclaiming the self-released and self-produced UNION…

• Contests : Win Alice in Wonderland Memorabilia!

  info@filtermmm.com

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:02 pm

  Buena Vista Records will soon release Almost Alice, a collection of songs inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved books and the upcoming epic 3D adventure movie ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Out of the rabbit hole from Wonderland come 15 new tracks from today's MADdest artists, including Avril Lavigne, 3OH!3, Owl City, All American Rejects, Robert Smith, Shinedown, Franz Ferdinand, All Time Low and many more. Almost Alice is out March 2, and director Tim Burton's reinvention of the classic tale hits theatres March 5 from a screenplay by Linda Woolverton. Your buddies at…

• News : Levi’s By Opening Ceremony

  info@filtermmm.com

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 pm

  Whether it’s Uniqlo courting Steven Alan or Zac and Jean Paul tag teaming Target, you can’t turn around these days without catching a designer and brand mid-collaboration. It’s enough to make you blush. So when Levi’s creative director Len Peltier accidentally tweeted about a collaboration with Opening Ceremony our little hearts were aflutter. After all, our heads were still reeling with January’s peek at Henry Holland’s second collaboration with the brand, so this news was what even fashion insiders can’t help but refer to as a‘’double whammy’. We were already up to our…

• News : Arctic Monkeys Plot US Tour

  info@filtermmm.com

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:10 pm

  English rockers, Arctic Monkeys, have announced a handful of tour dates to kick off this April.  The US tour will pick up after a handful of dates overseas and opens with a performance in Miami on the first.  San Francisco indie collective, Sleepy Sun will support on all dates.  Don't miss out! Arctic Monkeys Tour Dates: April 1 Miami, FL - Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre 2 Tampa, FL - The Ritz 3 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live 5 Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club 6 Raleigh, NC - Disco Rodeo 7 Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live 9 Covington, KY - Madison Theatre 11 St. Louis,…

• News : Flying Lotus Preps New Record; Thom Yorke Contributes Guest Vocals

  info@filtermmm.com

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:01 pm

  Eclectic LA producer and beat connoisseur, Flying Lotus, is prepping the release of his third album, Cosmogramma this Spring.  The record features guest vocals from Laura Darlington and the one and only, Thom Yorke.  Catch FlyLo as he hits the desert for a Saturday appearance at this years Coachella. Cosmogramma drops May 4th courtesy of Warp. Cosmogramma Track List: Clock Catcher Pickled! Nose Art Intro//A Cosmic Drama Zodiac Shit Computer Face//Pure Being ...And the World Laughs With You (ft. Thom Yorke) Arkestry Mmmhmm (ft.Thundercat) Do the Astral Plane Satelllliiiiiteee German…

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  Metal Injection

• THE RED CHORD rejoined by original drummer Mike Justian

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am

  I've been sitting on this piece of news for quite a while, but THE RED CHORD have added original drummer Mike Justian back into the mix. Mike is replacing longtime drummer Brad Fickeisen, who quit the band after the last tour claiming he's over touring. Guitarist Mike "Gunface" McKenzie released the following statement to Lambgoat: Says ...

• HIGH ON FIRE announce tour with PRIESTESS, stream new mp3

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  Two big pieces of HIGH ON FIRE news to report on. First off, the title track off their upcoming CD, Snakes for the Divine, can be streamed over at SPIN.com. The track is killer. You can't resist headbanging. Speaking of which, you will get the chance to do so in person as the band has ...

• David Ellefson rejoins MEGADETH

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

  David Ellefson has a job playing music again! Clearly, selling video resumes wasn't paying the bills. Blabbermouth broke the story that the original MEGADETH bassist has rejoined the band, just in time for their Rust In Peace tour. All of this makes me even more pissed that the Rust In Peace tour is avoiding NYC ...

• ISSUE ORIENTED episode 52 – Freddy Madball, Joey Cape & Jon Snodgrass

  Shoiker

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:19 pm

  February is the month where holidays make people feel bad - bad about not having a Valentine, and bad about not being president. Which is why episode 52 of Issue Oriented is the perfect way to forget your woes. Go ahead - get lost in our eyes. We don't have to tell a soul.

• BLEEDING THROUGH, BORN OF OSIRIS to headline Spring Breakdown Tour

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm

  Today seems to be a day for tour announcements. The Spring Breakdown tour was announced today. BLEEDING THROUGH, BORN OF OSIRIS, SLEEPING GIANT, OCEANO and LEGEND will be on all dates. There will be special appearances on the shows from the likes of STRAY FROM THE PATH, UPON A BURNING BODY, ADVENT and LIONHEART. ...

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  The Allmusic Blog

• Video Jam of the Day: The Art Museums - S.H.O.P.P.I.N.G.

  Tim Sendra

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am

  It’s one of the ironclad rules of show biz - put a guy in a giant ape suit and you have comedy gold. Whether it’s a dumb ’60s movie (like the cinematic classic Bikini Beach), a silly kids’ TV show or a music video; just get that giant ape running amok and everything is going to be awesome. Case in point, the video for this track by the Art Museums. The song itself is good enough, a bright little pop trifle that perfectly balances the twee, retro-mod sound of ’80s groups like the Television Personalities with the lo-fi buzz of the Woodsist/Captured Tracks…

• News Roundup: 2/08/2010

  AMG Staff

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am

  R.I.P. “The First Knight of British Jazz,” saxophonist/clarinetist/arranger John Dankworth, who died on Saturday at age 82. Dankworth studied at the Royal Academy of Music in the ’40s and formed his first band, the Johnny Dankworth Seven, in 1950. Later that decade, Dankworth formed a big band and married jazz singer Cleo Laine. Along with UK chart success with 1956’s “Experiments with Mice” and 1961’s “African Waltz,” Dankworth moved into film work in the ’60s and became Laine’s musical director in the ’70s; during his…

• White Man’s Blues

  Steve Leggett

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  By all accounts, Tom Darby and Jimmie Tarlton were an acrimonious duo, thrown together more by opportunity than any pressing desire to play music together, but in spite of the tension between them (or maybe because of it), the body of work they recorded together for Columbia Records between 1927 and 1933 is as singular and distinctive as any in early country or blues. Both were fine guitar players, with Darby generally handling the lead vocals and Tarlton the harmonies, but the difference maker was Tarlton’s striking slide guitar style. Tarlton played with the guitar in his lap Hawaiian…

• Sade - Soldier of Love

  Andy Kellman

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Sade’s longest absence yet did not prevent their return from being an event. It at least seemed eventful whenever “Soldier of Love,” released to radio a couple months prior to the album of the same title, was heard over the airwaves. Even with its brilliantly placed lyrical allusions to hip-hop past and present and its mature sound, the single stuck out on stations aimed at teens and twentysomethings, as well as points on the dial that court an older audience. It was the most musical and organic, while also the most dramatic yet least bombastic, song in rotation. Crisp snare…

• Tim Sendra’s Favorite 51 Albums from 2000-2009

  Tim Sendra

  5 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm

  1. Saturday Looks Good to Me - All Your Summer Songs Picking a favorite record of any time frame is always tricky business with so many factors to consider that it’s usually impossible to be totally confident with your choice. Not this time though. I had no problem with making All Your Summer Songs my favorite record of the decade, really there wasn’t any serious competition. Everything about the album hit me just right; the sound, the songs, the cover art, the voices and the emotion. And it stayed with me too; the time elapsed since the record’s release has done nothing to…

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  hypebot

• Bronfman On Today's WMG Earnings Call

  Bruce Houghton

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am

  Spotify Appears To Be A Non-Starter After reporting less than stellar earnings and a $17 million quarterly loss, Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr. faced analysts on an earnings call. Some excerpts: "Variable pricing at iTunes "couldn’t have come at a worse time. (The deal was made) in the summer of 2008 before the financial crisis even hit - Apple went through that price increase in April, but in the face of the worse recession since the Depression... I don’t think there’s been another company to have taken such a price increase (30% on hit product) in 2009.”“The…

• eMusicBlast Promises Pro A&R Feeedback For $49

  Bruce Houghton

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:38 am

  A small but growing group of online services have begun offering artists the opportunity to pay for access to industry insiders. Startup eMusicBlast.com sells direct feedback from working A&R professionals. For $49 per review, demos are sent to the A&R person, DJ or producer of the artist's choice. They promise the execs will listen to each demo and provide at least 30+ words of written feedback. Producers and A&R executives on the list include producers and A&R staffers from labels including Concord, Bad Boy, Curb and Asylum.Here's an EMusicBlast promo video with the Wonder…

• MySpace Adds More 30 Second Commercials

  Bruce Houghton

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:58 am

  As part of an effort to boost revenue MySpace has been testing 30 second audio ads since December. Last week they began appearing as users listened to songs on artist profiles, album pages, playlists and pop-out players.  Most of the audio ads are scheduled so that users can hear 100 songs on a playlist or a full album with just one commercial after the first song.The ads are being sold by TargetSpot and initial advertisers include TurboTax and Office Depot. The ads are sold by online audio ad company TargetSpot Inc. "We're testing some new ad products and the response from our users has…

• Warner Music Posts $17 Million Quarterly Loss

  Bruce Houghton

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:53 am

  Despite a small increase in digital revenue Warner Music Group posted a $17 million loss or $.11 per diluted share for the 1st quarter of its fiscal year which ended December 31st. Total revenue of $918 million increased 3% from the prior-year quarter, and declined 2% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue was $184 million, or 20% of total revenue,flat sequentially from the fourth quarterof fiscal 2009, and up 8% from $171 million in the prior-year quarter.   On a constant-currency basis, digital revenue grew 4% sequentially and was up 5% from the prior-year quarter. Operating income…

• Nimbit Shares Mighty Mighty Bosstones Case Study

  Bruce Houghton

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:50 am

  Formed in 1983, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones are often credited with the creation of the ska-core genre, a form of music that mixes elements of third wave ska and hardcore punk. The band released seven full-length albums, three EPs and a live album while touring continuously before their announcement of a hiatus in December 2003. They reunited in the fall of 2007 and performed at Cambridge’s Middle East club. At the beginning of this project, the Bosstones had no fan database, an inactive (fan run) Facebook page, and had not released an album in seven years.  As part of a relaunch campaign,…

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• Drake announces “The Away From Home Tour”

  Steven Anthony

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:02 pm

  Hot off Lil Wayne’s “Young Money Presents” tour, Drake has announced his first solo tour. Running from April 6th to May 8th, the tour will hit 25 cities throughout North America. Supporting Drake are rapper K-OS and synthpop band Francis & The Lights. Entitled “The Away From Home Tour,” Drake will be playing several colleges and universities as part of a “Campus Conscious Tour.” Drake has teamed up with Reverb, an organization that promotes environmentally friendly techniques, and has also adopted an eco-friendly policy for the tour. According to…

• Review: Sade – Soldier of Love

  Steven Anthony

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:47 pm

  Sade Soldier of Love Release Date: February 8th, 2010 Label: Sony Genre(s): Soul, R&B Nearly a decade after releasing Lovers Rock, Sade is finally back with the long-awaited followup, Soldier of Love. It’s difficult for any band to live up to so many years of expectation (See: Chinese Democracy), but luckily for Sade and fans of the band, Soldier of Love is the triumphant return that many have been waiting for. It is important to remind listeners that Sade is very much a unit. While Sade Adu may be the voice (and face) of the group, it is necessary to give credit to the musicians…

• Bon Jovi to play full albums from back catalog on “Circle” tour?

  Steven Anthony

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:09 am

  Billboard.com has revealed that Bon Jovi may be planning to pull out some older material for their upcoming Circle World Tour, which begins February 11th in Honolulu. The tour currently has 135 shows planned, and today Richie Sambora told Billboard.com that in order “to keep ourselves interested and happy we’re going to be picking songs from different records and kind of intersect them into the set as time goes on… We try to give the crowd the songs they want to hear, obviously. That’s very important ’cause the fans came to hear those songs. We love to play them,…

• Them Crooked Vultures set to record second album

  Steven Anthony

  4 Feb 2010 | 1:28 pm

  In an interview with Stuff.co.nz, bassist John Paul Jones revealed that “We’ll do a second album this year. By the end of summer, something like that.” Both Josh Homme and Dave Grohl had previously said a second album was on the table, but now we have a someone definite timetable. Their self-titled album, “Them Crooked Vultures,” came out last November to decent sales and a good critical reception. I loved the album. JPJ continued, “We’re all hard workers. In a way we need to do this for ourselves. Once we committed to it we worked as hard as a young…

• Slash reveals final details for upcoming solo album

  Steven Anthony

  3 Feb 2010 | 1:19 pm

  Slash has finally revealed the tracklisting for his new solo album, Slash, due out on April 6th, 2010. Featuring collaborations with everyone from Fergie to Adam Levine, the disc is Slash’s first solo album. Of course, Slash is best known for being a member of Guns N’ Roses, as well as you know, a verifiable guitar legend. I’m not the biggest fan, but this will definitely be worth a listen. NME.com is reporting that several more tracks, including ones featuring Flea, Alice Cooper, Nicole Scherzinger, Steven Adler, Cypress Hill, Nick Oliveri and Japanese rocker Koshi Inaba…

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• Sunday Nerd Out: Apple Scripts in Quicksilver

  George

  7 Feb 2010 | 2:04 pm

  Well, it’s not been a good day; my less-than-six-month-old PowerBook appears to have eaten its hard drive. The good news is that between moving everything up to Google Docs/Gmail/Google Calendar and doing hourly Time Machine back ups very little has been lost (though, I hadn’t done a Time Machine back up since Friday night). Knock Wood. I’m using Marci’s MacBook until my appointment tomorrow with the ill-advisedly named “Geniuses” at the Apple Store. This requires me to get her machine to operate the way I like my machine to operate, which essentially means…

• Song: “Southern Waste”

  George

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:07 am

  Southern Waste Southern Waste These are songs I write to quiet the madding crowd. I do them very quickly - like sketches - and present them warts and all (or all warts). They’re licensed under CreativeCommons, so please feel free to use them. A note about the title/image. One of the hardest parts of writing instrumental music is coming up with titles. Happily, Kristin Hersh, in her genius, posts a new photo to her blog every day. Not only do these images inspire me, but they also provide fantastic titles. With Kristin’s kind permission, I’m attaching my little songs to her…

• Check ins for Sites (frequency currency): The Mayor of Simpleton

  George

  3 Feb 2010 | 9:44 am

  Something I’ve been thinking about for a while, but was really catalyzed by Fred Wilson’s excellent blog post today: With the advent of check ins (and the related possibility that emerges from this) at physical locations facilitated by Foursquare, et al., why have we not seen this applied to Web Sites? Certainly, it’s a good sign to see email-for-content widgets being the transactional element of choice for gaining the all-important currency of email sign ups (as I discussed in my post, “The New Report Card“). However, I think people are still missing an…

• The new Report Card

  George

  2 Feb 2010 | 8:53 am

  I still wake up on Wednesdays with a little shudder. You see, Wednesdays are (and, I guess, always will be) soundscan days. Back when there was still a record business, you got your report card every Wednesday morning. I remember so well hauling my pale ass out of bed and using the sweet dial up modem to log in to SS. 90% of the time, this was immediately followed by an “ugh.” The numbers were rarely what you wanted them to be (for more on SS’s continued irrelevance, read this). Numbers indelibly etched in my brain, off to the office I’d go. I’d hit the fax (yes,…

• Song for Karen

  George

  30 Jan 2010 | 10:17 pm

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• #2: My Life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson

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  My Life Would Suck Without You Kelly Clarkson (C)2009 RCA Records Label.

• #9: Mad - Ne-Yo

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:57 pm

  Mad Ne-Yo (C)2008 Def Jam/Compound.

• #3: I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:57 pm

  I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas (C)2009 Interscope.

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  Phlow: Free Creative Commons MP3 Music

• Stockfinster – “Dead Line” (Sutemos)

  acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:40 am

  Epic Electronic Prog Pop | The Lithuanian Netlabel Sutemos is nothing new to you most likely. We have been covering their outcome ever since. Stockfinster, all the same, is a name commonly known to fans of free music. After the debut "All Becomes Music" was released in 2005, it took four years to complete "Dead Line", the novel full-lenght of album of Stockfinster. A long time waiting, but worth the years without a doubt.Stockfinster - "Push Push" (MP3) Stockfinster - "Knuckle" (MP3) Stockfinster- "Gold Canyon" (MP3) Stockfinster- "Mitglieder" (MP3) Stockfinster (German for "pitch black") is…

• Lo-Fi Scientists – “Lo-Fi Scientists” (Dusted Wax Kingdom)

  acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:13 pm

  Nice Flow & Simple Beats | I'm not sure about you, but since the very beginning Dusted Wax Kingdom has always been one of those netlabels that somehow never lets me down. Most of the times, the releases are quite short, but are always filled with delicious loops and samples. And this one is not an exception.Lo-Fi Scientists - Jazz Baby (MP3) Lo-Fi Scientists - Ego Trippin' (MP3) Lo-Fi Scientists - The Trunk (with Cheese, 34 Pro, T-Pick & LR-60) (MP3) It is nice to see how a transatlantic musical collaboration can work so well. Mr. Moods is a canadian beat veteran, who has released…

• Pixelord – “Lucid Freaks pt. 1″ (Error Broadcast Netlabel)

  acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

  4 Feb 2010 | 3:23 pm

  Glitchy Chipfunk Hipedihop Music | OK, let's get down once again with the Error Broadcast Crew. Open the windows of your hipster car and let the sounds cover the streets with a heavy dose of subbass, quirky and glitchy bleeps and funk. Meister Pixelord knows how to build some wonky beats and bass. His debut brings you some chipmusic-inspired hip hop instrumentals Mario would loved to stumble upon while jumping his way through the next level. Pixelord - "Cartoon Friend" (MP3) Pixelord - "Quartz Boy" (MP3) Pixelord - "Cybernator" (MP3) Pixelord - "Bosworm" (MP3)The Pixelord is Moscow-based…

• Henrik José – “The Little Things EP” (23 Seconds Netlabel)

  acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

  2 Feb 2010 | 1:08 am

  Spherical Pop | Last year one musician appeared on the chart lists of a lot of netaudio musiclovers: Henrik José from Malmö, Sweden. We loved his pop anthem "Possibilities" so much, we had to include it on our free music compilation "Music From All Around The World". And just some seconds later, he releases a new wonderful small album on Swedens brightest netlabel: 23 Seconds. Hurray! Rich And Timeless (MP3) Pinpointing The Problem (MP3) The Little Things (MP3) Magnet In My Mouth (MP3) We Own This Thing (MP3)Henrik José is also known for his moniker Bliss. And we music geeks know: Henrik…

• Music From All Around The World – A Pop Compilation

  acoustic_junkie@web.de (mo.)

  25 Jan 2010 | 11:14 pm

  Pop Music Compilation | Our Phlow Compilation "Music From All Around The World" is prove, that you find wonderful creative commons pop music. It's prove that free has nothing to do with low quality or geeky dark ambient. On top of all "Music From All Around The World" shows that the worldwide creative commons music scene offers more and more compatible music be played out loud on the radio. We at Phlow believe that 2010 creative commons music will please more and more music lovers who love songs, vocals and pop in general.With average music listeners in mind, who don't get lost with…

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• The Who, Herman’s Hermits, and the Ivy League: Studio Myth, February 1965

  Rebecca

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:47 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. In the post below he looks at February of 1965. Check out Thompson’s other posts here. Forty-five years ago in February 1965, British pop music rattled recording sales charts with a second wave of performers who followed in the footsteps of the Beatles, the Dave Clark Five, the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, the Animals, and more. Among the many new sounds broadcast either by the BBC or by the growing…

• Tired of Waiting, I Can’t Explain: Friday 15 January 1965

  Rebecca

  14 Jan 2010 | 8:24 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. In the post below he commemorate January 15th, a day two British bands released classic records. Check out Thompson’s other posts here. A year after the Beatles stormed into American charts, British record companies continued to release disks that redefined how we hear pop music. Out of the seemingly endless stream of British performers flooding the international media emerged two performing…

• Video Interviews with Gustav Meier

  Rebecca

  21 Dec 2009 | 8:52 am

  Today we have a special treat for you thanks to banddirector.com. Recently they conducted a series of interviews with author Gustav Meier and banddirector.com has agreed to let us re-post them here for your viewing pleasure. Meier, the author of The Score, the Orchestra, and the Conductor, is the director of the Orchestra Conducting Program at the Peabody Institute and Music Director of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra in Connecticut. Meier has served on the faculties of Yale University, the Eastman School of Music, the University of Michigan and the Tanglewood Music Center. He makes…

• Holiday Book Bonanza ‘09: Gordon Thompson

  Rebecca

  18 Dec 2009 | 5:58 am

  It has become a holiday tradition on the OUPblog to ask our favorite people about their favorite books.  This year we asked authors to participate (OUP authors and non-OUP authors).  For the next two weeks we will be posting their responses which reflect a wide variety of tastes and interests, in fiction, non-fiction and children’s books.  Check back daily for new books to add to your 2010 reading lists.  If that isn’t enough to keep you busy next year check out all the great books we have discovered during past holiday seasons: 2006, 2007, 2008 (US), and 2008 (UK). Gordon Thompson is…

• In Memory: John Storm Roberts

  Rebecca

  10 Dec 2009 | 1:05 pm

  Suzanne Ryan, Senior Editor, Music Oxford University Press mourns the passing of John Storm Roberts, a highly valued author and friend of the press. His seminal book, The Latin Tinge: The Impact of Latin American Music on the United States, first published in 1979, and was reissued in its current, second edition in 1998. The contribution this title has made to the study and appreciation of Latin American music is inestimable. We are very proud to have this book on our music list and to count John as one of our authors. In my few but lengthy and enjoyable conversations with John since my…

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  Netlabels & News

• Carl Sagan's Ghost - At the End of it All (softphase10)

  In Vitro

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am

  Inmensos paisajes sonoros dispuestos para ser contemplados y meditados. Con un tono crepuscular, las preciosistas atmósferas de este disco evocan la sensación de eternidad, de la vida más allá de la muerte, la esperanza, la soledad y el devenir del universo. Quizá Daniel Davis, el hombre detrás del proyecto haya tenido otra cosa en mente cuando inició con la producción de esta obra, pero para nuestra fortuna, es este y ningún otro el resultado final. The Patience of a Saint, una pieza dividida en tres, es la parte medular del disco, uno de los mejores del 2009 y un clásico…

• Doyeq "Eyelashes Of Lanterns" [PASS 003]

  millerindub

  2 Feb 2010 | 7:07 am

  Con tan solo tres referencias Passage ya se ha convertido en uno de mis netlabels favorito, también hay que decir que no ha surgido de la nada, sino que es la sub-division ambiental del mítico sello ruso Fragment y se están dedicando a explorar las facetas mas experimentales y abstractas de la creación musical electrónica de artistas ya previamente conocidos por sus producciones de techno, house o minimal.Esta tercera referencia viene de la mano del duo Doyeq, a quienes yo conocia por su EP "Condition Delay". "Eyelashes Of Lanterns" es un album espectacular de cuatro cortes, a base de…

• Fractus: Fragmented Geometric by Sound Sculpture Project

  In Vitro

  26 Jan 2010 | 10:50 am

  Fractus: Fragmented Geometric from Sound Sculpture Project

• Bmind- Uncommon Things EP [Tranz027]

  In Vitro

  20 Jan 2010 | 8:48 am

  Uncommon Things es como su nombre reza, un ep único, en un mundo donde cada vez es mas raro escuchar un techno minimalista que innove y donde unos mejor que otros utilizan los mismos recursos, las mismas vías ya transitadas mil veces. Ahora suelo descartar una gran cantidad de temas de minimal por esa precisa razón; el lugar común. En tan solo tres cortes Uncommon Things destila lo que es el muy particular sonido de Bmind. Onomatopeia, el primer tema, es un experimento vivo, natural glitch, un jam session, minimal y enervante. A través de sus más de quince minutos el ritmo muta y se…

• Maps and Diagrams "The Giant Woods" [YkYk019]

  millerindub

  17 Jan 2010 | 5:40 am

  El pasado año 2009 termino con lanzamientos interesantisimos y de mucha calidad en la escena netlabel. Uno de estos fue sin duda el aparecido en Yuki Yaki Netlabel a cargo de Maps & Diagrams: "The Giant Woods". Lo que en un principio iba a ser tan solo un ep de cuatro cortes fue evolucionando para convertirse en un álbum de larga duración realmente espectacular. Totalmente ambiental y carente de percusión o ritmos, los temas son tremendas composiciones de ricas y complejas texturas, tonos cálidos y relajantes pero también oscuros, sonidos envolventes que se abren en un espacio infinito,…

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  DrivenFarOff

• Alkaline Trio Post “This Addiction” Video

  Bryce Jacobson

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  Alkaline Trio’s new video for “This Addiction” can be seen here. The song comes  from the bands new album, This Addiction, due out February 23rd.

• The Audition Post New Song; Ready New Album

  Bryce Jacobson

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

  The Audition are streaming their first single “You Ruined This” off their new album, Great Danger, due out March 16th. Check out the album art for Great Danger below.

• Motion City Soundtrack Live Performance on The Interface

  Bryce Jacobson

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Motion City Soundtrack’s recent live performance on The Interface can be seen here. The band performed 5 songs, including tracks from My Dinosaur Life.

• The Chariot Interview – February 8, 2010

  Ben Minsky

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:20 am

  Can you please introduce yourself and your role in The Chariot? My name is wolf and I play bass in The Chariot. Wolf is a nickname from my previous job as a mascot. Not because I think I’m tough. Your latest album, Wars And Rumors Of Wars, came out in May of 2009. What have you been doing in the past year to support the album? We’ve been doing support tours into our headliner which we are on now, Tours and Rumors of Tour, Tour. How do you feel Wars And Rumors Of Wars is different than other material The Chariot has released? Wars in my opinion is more well rounded than any of our…

• K Sera Interview- February 8, 2010

  Ben Minsky

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:10 am

  Can you please introduce yourself and your role in K Sera? My name is Mike Caswell and I am the singer and one of the guitar players in K Será. What is the history behind K Sera and its formation? I started K Será almost 2 years ago in my bedroom closet. At the start of 2009 I finally found the right line up filled out by Sean Stack (guitar), David Christensen (keys), Jordan Mccoy (bass), & Dustin Combs (drums) and we spent over four months on the road doing over 100 shows and spending 3 weeks in Seattle, WA recording our new Album. What kind of material is K Sera currently working on?

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  Can You See the Sunset?

• Letting Up Despite Great Faults – Letting Up Despite Great Faults

  Letting Up Despite Great Faults is a band from LA whose ethereal and hazy M83 flavored indie-electro-pop will whisk you off to somewhere far from here or wherever it is you are. The band’s self-titled album finds languid guitars melding with lush buzzing synths and airy breathy vocals, creating what some might call a [...] Related posts:Review: Circa Survive – On Letting Go Review: Belong – October Language (or) seeking introverted quiet type Review: Head Of Femur – Great Plains

• No Harm Done – Escape

  No Harm Done was a band from Deltona, Florida that played its last show on August 19th, 2009. It’s too bad because their third (and final) album Escape was released in 2008 and is full of some awesome hardcore pop punk hybrid that reminds me a little of (maybe) Set Your Goals. Others [...] Related posts:Review: Travel By Sea – …Days Of My Escape Review: The Dillinger Escape Plan – Ire Works Paint It Black – Surrender 7″

• Kid, You’ll Move Mountains / Unicycle Loves You / Bishop Allen – Live 2/5/10 @ Lincoln Hall

  Friday night the Mrs. and I headed out to our first show at what is probably Chicago’s newest live music venue, Lincoln Hall. It’s the new space from the same guys who’ve owned Schubas (one of our faves) for years and they really didn’t miss a thing. The main bar looks like just [...] Related posts:Kid, You’ll Move Mountains – Live 05/30/09 @ Doug’s Rockhouse Review: Bishop Allen & The Broken String Kid, You’ll Move Mountains – Loomings

• Gasoline Heart – Nostalgia Ain’t What It Used To Be

  Gasoline Heart is a band from Orlando. They are a band that plays Springsteen-tinged mid-tempo rock that shows some obvious nods to its member’s Florida punk roots. It isn’t groundbreaking or even all that original because (like so many others do, so can you really blame ‘em) it seems like they’re aping The Boss [...] Related posts:Truckstop Coffee – For Dear Life Review: Tom Gabel – Heart Burns Review: The Loved Ones – Keep Your Heart (or) tonight tonight alright alright

• Paint It Black – Surrender 7″

  Paint. It. fucking. Black. Really, what can I say about this band other than frontman Dr. Dan Yemin should need no introduction to anyone reading this blog, right? Remember bands like Lifetime and Kid Dynamite? Okay then. Surrender (released on Fat Wreck) is the second 7”/digital EP that Paint It Black released in [...] Related posts:Review: Paint It Black – New Lexicon Heartsounds – Until We Surrender Attack In Black – Marriage

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• Super Bowl 2010 – a “big, walking music video”

  Ad touchdown gets nostalgic Rihanna referred to the Super Bowl as a "big, walking music video", and the sporting and advertising highlight of the year didn't disappoint on the music front in 2010. The Who's performance during half time - a lucrative slot for any band - has been both ...

• The heat of the moment

  A first for music Coca-Cola China has launched a new online campaign fronted by Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit in order to celebrate Chinese New Year.  The promotion – which features the track 'The First Taste of Happiness’ - invites users to customize their own festive Coke bottles and participate in ...

• Win tickets to Springfestival 2010

  Thanks to the nice people at SpringFetsival we have two tickets to the 10th anniversary celebrations of the biggest Austrian festival for electronic music and art. Live acts and DJs have just been announced and include Kruder & Dorfmeister, Zoot Woman, Delphic, Miike Snow (live), The Japanese Popstars (live) Pendulum ...

• Man handled

  Musical manipulation Wrangler’s new digital promotion for its Blue Bell Spring/Summer 2010 range is kind of a drag. The jeans brand’s 'manipulate a man' digital campaign enables users to drag a male model around the screen and tear off parts of his clothing – making it the polar opposite of ...

• Gym Buddies

  A sounding branding exercise UK singer Alesha Dixon has inked a four-year profit-sharing deal with the LA Fitness gym chain. The partnership is part of a massive £30M marketing drive in 2010 by the gym’s owners The Kirk Sandall company. The revenue share deal - based on the company’s success ...

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  Ohmpark

• Atlanta Concert Calendar For February

  Davy Minor

  31 Jan 2010 | 6:29 pm

  Photo courtesy of Brett Kelly Best February shows in Atlanta: Wednesday, Feb 3: Grand Prize Winners from Last Year, Los Buenos, Book of Colors @ The Earl Giant Lion, A Lull, Gold-Bears @ Drunken Unicorn Friday, Feb 5: Authors Apology, Where’s Your Fire Tiger?, Kid Stuff, Chu Feng @ Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge Saturday, Feb 6: Retribution Gospel Choir (featuring members of Low), Jupiter Watts @ The Earl Untied States, Gold Standard, The Sunglasses @ Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge Umphrey’s McGee, Dubconscious @ The Tabernacle Monday, Feb 8: Odist, Vegan Coke, Sunglasses, Jungol @…

• Best New Atlanta Music: Nomen Novum – “Go Primal” EP

  Davy Minor

  27 Jan 2010 | 1:59 am

  The prolific duo of David Norbery and Mark Godfrey have turned out yet another gem. Here’s a little info on it via facebook: The new Nomen Novum EP, “GO PRIMAL” is finally finished! It is free and available in MP3 or WAV format via our website: http://www.nomennovum.net/goprimal The files come lovingly zipped with a PDF booklet of lyrics, notes, and photos. The web page features a special visualizer composed of eleven video loops created and processed by Mark. Our goal was to convey the idea of primordial ooze using things from the kitchen (and a lot of glitter.) Thomas…

• Religious Girls – “Open Your Heart To Fantasy”

  Davy Minor

  21 Jan 2010 | 12:41 am

  That hiatus didn’t last long did it? I totally overlooked this Religious Girls record last year, and I noticed that not a whole lot of people on the blogogregatorsphere has even mentioned this California act. This would have been very high on my year end lists had I known about it before a few days ago. So, I figured I’d drop a quick mp3 and direct you to where you can get a digital download on the name your own price model. The sound is somewhere between Au and Blastoids. It’s the true essence of post-rock, deconstructing music and putting it together in an insane sort of…

• Ohmpark on Hiatus

  Davy Minor

  11 Jan 2010 | 1:07 am

  Today is exactly three years since I first launched this blog. Back when I started, I doubted that I would stick with it for more than a few months. I just wanted to learn about some new music and have something to distract me from paying attention to class. I really never thought that this would eventually become as successful as it has. But in the end, I couldn’t be happier with how this project turned out. I was able to vastly improve my music knowledge and writing ability from where I began. And with virtually no promotion at all, I was able to reach a significant audience in this…

• Ohmpark’s Top 40 Albums of The Decade

  Davy Minor

  10 Jan 2010 | 3:36 pm

  I wouldn’t claim this is the most comprehensive list of the ’00’s best albums, but everything on here I consider part of the canon. I spent months and months obsessed with each and every record on this list. These albums helped shape my music taste. They define a generation that might have produced the best art in pop music history. Here’s one last list: CONTINUE READING Ohmpark’s Top 40 Albums of The Decade (258 words) © Davy Minor for Ohmpark, 2010. | Permalink | One comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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• SACRED MOTHER TONGUE ANNOUNCE DEDICATED FRENCH RELEASE

  Matt D

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:43 am

  Sacred Mother Tongue have announced that their critically acclaimed album The Ruin Of Man will have a full release in France on March 3rd 2010. The album will be distributed by La Baleine who’s pedigree includes releases for classics such as Testament, Manowar and Saxon as well as more contemporary Metallers like Killswitch Engage, Poison the Well and Architects. Sacred Mother Tongue will also be in the company of various other Brit breakthrough bands including BMTH,Sylosis and Annotations of an Autopsy who feature on the distribution roster. The bands’ killer debut album The Ruin Of Man…

• Dommin-Love Is Gone [Album]

  simon.dangerous

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:54 am

  Goth rock cookery 101: Take a cup full of dark poetry, add in a dash of cock rock swagger, and stir in haunting orchestration, sprinkle in a front man that’s equal parts Glenn Danzig and Elvis, pre heat in the studio, glaze with a slick production and serve. It’s a tried and tested recipe given a new lease of life in the form of Los Angeles quartet Dommin. Fronted by Kristofer Dommin, Dommin are one of the newest additions to the Roadrunner Records stable in 2010 and this is the band's debut album ‘Love Is Gone’. The first thing that greets you when you put the CD in the player is the…

• John Q Public - Voices of Refusal EP

  altsounds

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  For the past twelve months, Cardiff-based punk rock band, John Q Public have been performing at shows across the UK, sharing a stage with such great bands as The King Blues, Sham 69, Sonic Boom Six, Dirty Revolution and Mike Park, to name but a few! The boys have been playing together as a band for over eight years, and have gathered a great fan base across the UK. 2010 will see John Q Public embark on several tours with some of the country’s best punk and ska bands. Playing to new faces and old, the band promise to attack British audiences with their unique style of punk rock, energetic…

• The Wonder Stuff Join The Bearded Theory Festival Line Up

  Andy Von Pip

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:21 am

  The Wonder Stuff have been announced as playing the Main Stage on the Friday night of Bearded Theory which takes place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2010. Hailing from the West Midlands, the band gathered a following during the late '80s with the release of 'The Eight Legged Groove Machine' and 'Hup'. The group found chart success after their third album 'Never Loved Elvis' in 1991 with 'The Size of a Cow' and 'Dizzy'. The band went their separate ways in 1994 only to reform seven years later and are sure to play their old classics, along with new material to the bearded faithful. The…

• RCRD LBL Features 33Hz’s Remix of The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

  altsounds

  7 Feb 2010 | 1:48 pm

  Check out 33hz’s remix of The Asteroids Galaxy Tour’s “The Sun Ain’t Shining No More” mp3 at RCRD LBL here In December, Paper Garden’s PR branch brought you its first taste of Copenhangen music in the form of Alcoholic Faith Mission. Now working in the same vain, we bring you 33Hz – a band who seems to share the same love for the musical wonderland that is Denmark. Having just released their remix of Copenhagen band The Asteroids Galaxy Tour’s “The Sun Ain’t Shining No More” track on RCRD LBL, this is a perfect lead-in track for what 33Hz has up their sleeves in the…

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  Alex Ross: The Rest Is Noise

• Listen To This

  Alex Ross

  31 Jan 2010 | 7:57 am

  I have a habit of finishing books in hotels. I sent off The Rest Is Noise from the Omni in downtown Los Angeles; Listen To This, which Farrar, Straus and Giroux will publish at the end of September, was dispatched last week from a Marriott in Park City, Utah. The new book offers a panoramic view of the musical scene, taking in Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Verdi, Brahms, Marian Anderson, Frank Sinatra, Cecil Taylor, Led Zeppelin, Björk, Radiohead, Mitsuko Uchida, Esa-Pekka Salonen, John Luther Adams, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Bob Dylan, and the Malcolm X Shabazz High School Marching Band. In the…

• Noise everywhere

  Alex Ross

  8 Jan 2010 | 6:30 am

  The phrase "The rest is noise" keeps showing up in unexpected places. Earlier I noted the opening of the club The Rest Is Noise in Brixton, London: The Armed Forces, a Nashville-based gutter-pop band, has released its debut album: And don't miss this mix tape by Bodega Bamz:   Korova, an Alabama hardcore band that has listed John Cage and Philip Glass among its influences, has a song called "The Rest Is Noise," which ends thus:     The tragic sovereignty of adult life    Has fought us tooth and nail    These verses are bleak   …

• Happy New Year

  Alex Ross

  31 Dec 2009 | 5:20 pm

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• Rock on The Range Announces 2010 Lineup

  Rob Rockitt

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am

  Rock on the Range announced their official lineup this morning for the festival that will be taking place May 22nd and 23rd in Columbus, Ohio.  Stage times will be announced later. The lineup is: Godsmack Rob Zombie Three Days Grace Limp Bizkit Rise Against Seether Slash Deftones Papa Roach Five Finger Death Punch Coheed and Cambria Bullet For My Valentine Mastodon Killswitch Engage Theory of A Deadman Puddle of Mudd Sevendust Drowning Pool Skillet Apocalyptica Halestorm Mushroomhead Adelitas Way Helmet Escape [...]

• Paradox – Riot Squad (2010)

  metalodyssey

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:41 am

  Paradox delivers the thrash & power with Riot Squad! PARADOX, just another one of Germany’s very finest, in a long line of Metal greats. When you wish upon a Metal star, looking for that incredible combination of Thrash with a slight dose of Power Metal, all you need is Paradox… they shall deliver! Since 1987, [...]

• New Video – Priestess – Ladykiller

  Rob Rockitt

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:05 am

  Check out the brand new video, “Ladykiller” from Canadian rockers, Priestess. The new album, Prior To The Fire from Priestess is in stores now. You can purchase the CD, at this link. Filed under: Entertainment, Hard Rock Music, Hard Rock News, Hard Rock Videos, Music, Video Tagged: Ladykiller, priestess, Prior To The Fire [...]

• Saliva To Release Moving Forward In Reverse: Greatest Hits

  Rob Rockitt

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:22 pm

  FIRST RETROSPECTIVE FROM SALIVA, Moving Forward In Reverse: Greatest Hits, features HARD ROCKers “always,” “broken sunday,” “click click boom,” “ladies and gentlemen” PLUS ONE BRAND NEW TRACK AND MORE From hit movies about car racing to Wrestlemania to nationwide television broadcasts of college basketball, one particular band has been tapped to provide aggressive, kick-ass rock ’n’ [...]

• Dave Ellefson Returns To Megadeth

  Rob Rockitt

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:13 pm

  Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group.  This reunion is appropriately timed to Megadeth’s upcoming historic month-long Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour which launches March 1 in Spokane, WA.  At these incredibly special shows, Megadeth will play their landmark, genre-defining [...]

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• Carrie Underwood inspires Sesame Street creepy, crawly

  Bloggin' Momma

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:02 am

  Carrie Underwood has done a lot of stuff...she was an American Idol, she's had loads of hit songs, she was entertainer of the year, she's engaged to a hot hockey player, she's trying out acting.  But there's one thing that may just rate highest on her list of accomplishments...she's now a Sesame Street character, or at least she's inspired one.  Carrie is the inspiration for Carrie Underworm, singing worm extraordinare. Carrie also recorded "The Worm Anthem," for the show that you can check out in the video below. According to CMT the Sesame Street…

• Toby Keith gives us a few tour dates and cities

  Bloggin' Momma

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:23 am

  Here's a few Toby Keith tour dates and even more cities with dates to be determined.  So excited he's coming to my neck of the woods! February 201018 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T CenterMarch 201012 - Houston, TX - Reliant Stadium at Reliant ParkApril 201025 - Indio, CA - Empire Polo ClubJune 201025 - Oshkosh, WI - Country USA26 - Cadott, WI - Chippewa Valley Festival GroundsSeptember 201011 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube LiveDATES TBD (Cities listed in alphabetical order)Albuquerque, NMAtlanta, GABoise, IDBoston, MACharlotte, NC Chicago, ILCincinnati, OHCleveland, OHDarien Lake,…

• From my email: Luke Bryan releases new video exclusively to iTunes tomorrow

  Bloggin' Momma

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:17 am

  LUKE BRYAN PREMIERES “RAIN IS A GOOD THING” VIDEO EXCLUSIVELY ON iTUNES FEBRUARY 9 Nashville, TN (February 8, 2010) – Capitol Records Nashville recording artist and ACM “Top New Vocal Soloist” nominee Luke Bryan will premiere his new video “Rain Is A Good Thing” on iTunes beginning February 9. The video, directed by award-winning director Shaun Silva, was shot back in October at Bryan’s inaugural Farm Tour showand includes over 3,500 of hisrain-soaked fans who stuck out the mud and wet weather to see Bryan’s high-energy live show. “Rain Is A Good Thing,” the…

• Wow, for once a PR person wasn't just blowing hot air

  Bloggin' Momma

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:54 am

  I get so many emails from PR people saying please, please, please check out this artist or that.  Generally I put them in a folder for later reference (or when regular news is really slow) and more often than not I never get back to the singer or group.  Isn't that awful?  I feel terrible about it but honestly there just aren't enough hours in the day.  Maybe I need to bring on a person willing to take a look at all these new singers.  Anyway, a while back I had gotten an email about Matt Kennon and his new song The Call and about how powerful it was and how I wouldn't be…

• Jewel gets busted on Twitter by her husband

  Bloggin' Momma

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:33 am

  Oh this is too funny.  Jewel joined the boys of The Frogmen In The Morning Show on California's KFROG this morning to promote the new Valentine's Day soundtrack that hits stores tomorrow - but ended up telling a funny little story about how her hubby, Ty Murray, busted her about watching the Super Bowl.  Seems Ty decided to create a Twitter account just so he could call her out.  Take a listen to Jewel telling about Ty's Twitter sneakiness and how he called her out on her little white football lie. Here's Ty's Twitter-call-out...@jeweljk is full of it- she…

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• MStretchSynth

  Oliver Chesler

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:39 am

  MStretchSynth Demo – Kevin Schlei (2010) from Kevin Schlei on Vimeo. Here’s an interesting synthesizer based on a Macbook Pro’s Trackpad. I like futuristicish things and MStretchSynth surely fits that bill. If this interface gets tied to user generated samples it’s going to be great. “‘MStretchSynth’ uses multi-point (multi-touch) data streams to create a synthesis instrument driven by the relationships between points. Instead of mapping touch positions (X and Y coordinates) directly to synthesis parameters, relationships such as angle, distance, and…

• Gibberish Audio App

  Oliver Chesler

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:28 am

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnxOlar2BEk Here is an interesting 80s Art of Noise style iPhone App from Jörg Piringer. Jörg was “born in 1974. currently living in vienna/austria. member of the institute for transacoustic research. member of the vegetable orchestra (das erste wiener gemüseorchester). student at the schule für dichtung in wien (curd duca, sainkho namtchylak, etc). master degree in computer science. sound poet.” For more info: http://joerg.piringer.net/ Related Posts:Synthetic speech in your music.Kammerl Audio Plug-ins with Strange InterfacesM-audio announces…

• Steinberg Museum

  Oliver Chesler

  7 Feb 2010 | 5:16 am

  If you read this blog you would believe I’m a Ableton Live fanatic. That is true however I once loved another. After my early days with Dr. T’s KCS on Ataris and Amigas I went Mac and Cubase VST. Cubase VST was the biggest revolution in music tech that mattered to me personally. It enabled me to start recording vocals direct to hard drive. It’s the reason in 1996 I start my own record label Things to Come Records. With VST (Virtual Studio Technology) I was able to create what I thought was fairly new and unique at the time: techno electronic mixed with 80s style New Wave and…

• I made a mixtape for a girl.

  Oliver Chesler

  6 Feb 2010 | 5:39 am

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exFWurXtsU4 Something was really lost when the mixtape died. You see once upon a time a boy could make a mixtape for a girl. I personally took part in that exact ritual. The music on the tape represented how cool I was and the lyrics on each song were specific planned out messages. I took pride in knowing I had to coolest music. I walked the streets of NYC going from record store to record to be sure of just that fact. It’s a shame every tune in now just one click away. I wonder what teenage boys are giving girls these days. ““Mixtape”, a…

• Korg Kaossilator Pro

  Oliver Chesler

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:24 pm

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QatzKxZ5kWo Novamusik shows off the Korg Kaossilator Pro. I’ve seen a few DJs really work with these things as extensions of their arms. I’ve never owned one but do thing they are fun. They are going for $399. Anyone love these? Hate them? “As a trailblazer among the “instrumental gadgets” that allowed anyone to easily create melodies and phrases, the KAOSSILATOR gained a strong and dedicated user base, even among those without any performing experience. Today, the KAOSSILATOR continues to be enormously popular. Retaining these…

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  Spinner

• Potent Quotables: Posh's 'Sexy' Ring Tone

  Kim Davis

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Filed under: Potent Quotables"I'll be at the gym and suddenly I've got Right Said Fred playing and I'm so mortified." --Victoria Beckham The former Spice Girl has fallen victim to one of her soccer star husband's (hilarious) pranks. Unfortunately for her, she can't get rid of 'I'm Too Sexy' because she's admittedly "rubbish with phones." Next Quote

• Los Campesinos! Take a 'Leap' on New Album

  Jason S Lipshutz

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am

  Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, New Music, ExclusiveWhen indie-pop outfit Los Campesinos! played a record release show at London's Rough Trade East store on Jan. 31 in support of new album 'Romance is Boring,' one song was noticeably absent from their set list. For the first time in recent memory, the band did not play 'You! Me! Dancing!,' the joyful anthem that helped break the band in 2007. The group was a little nervous about the removal but the fallout wasn't as severe as expected. "People didn't seem to mind. At least, no one complained to me about it!" Harriet Campesinos, who…

• Keith Richards and Ron Wood Reportedly Helping Each Other Stay Sober

  John D. Luerssen

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:30 am

  Filed under: News, Holy HellAfter 40-plus years on the sauce, Rolling Stones guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood have both decided to give up the hooch. If that's not enough, the recently estranged bandmates have reportedly mended fences and come together to help one another with their mutual recoveries. "Keith and Ronnie hadn't had much to do with one another but now they're back in touch," friends of the rockers tell U.K. newspaper the Express. "They've both given up alcohol recently so they can obviously relate to each other's situation. They've been giving one another plenty of…

• Hot Chip Relearn 'One Life Stand' for the Stage

  Eric R. Danton

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am

  Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, New Music, ExclusiveWith recording and all the related tasks completed for Hot Chip's new album, 'One Life Stand,' the band faced just one more task before hitting the road this month: learning how to play the songs. "We had to learn how the actual sequences go," multi-instrumentalist Al Doyle tells Spinner. It seems like the song structures are something the English electro-pop band would know intimately, having just finished the record. Turns out, though, that the band writes and records in piecemeal fashion.

• Goldfrapp, 'Rocket (Richard X Eight Four Remix)' -- Song Premiere

  Adam Horne

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:50 am

  Filed under: Songs, ExclusiveElectro-pop duo Goldfrapp embraces their positive side on 'Rocket (Richard X Eight Four Remix),' the club-ready single off their forthcoming fifth album, 'Head First.' "I got happy," Alison Goldfrapp admitted to Rolling Stone in a recent interview, attributing the group's newfound optimism to a series of unnameable life decisions. While the London musicians are no strangers to synthesizer-based pop, they put extra emphasis on songwriting this time around. According to Will Gregory, "It was more about the way the songs work melodically than it was about being a big…

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  The Boot

• Allison Moorer Unleashes 'Crows,' Prepares for Motherhood

  Vernell Hackett

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:45 am

  Filed under: Americana, Albums, InterviewsAllison Moorer was working on her album 'Crows' this past summer while husband Steve Earle was on tour, an unusual circumstance since the two try to travel together as much as possible. The singer recorded the new disc under another new situation in her life -- she was pregnant with the couple's first child, a boy who will be born in March. The singer swears her unborn child is already familiar with all the music on the new CD and that he moves around when he hears it. While Allison declines to reveal the baby's name, she says the couple are thrilled…

• Jason Aldean Made Luke Bryan His First -- and Only -- Choice

  Donna Hughes

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Filed under: Country NewsWhen Jason Aldean was looking at opening acts for his 'Wide Open' tour, he looked no further than Luke Bryan and pretty much wouldn't take no for an answer. "We've got a lot of stuff in common, and when we first started talking about going out on the road, he was my number one choice to get," says Jason. "And they were asking me, 'If we can't get him, who do you want?' And I didn't really have anybody else in mind. 'I'd like to get Luke, and if we can't get him, then we'll look at other people, but this is who I want.' Luckily it worked out. I think when you're out on…

• Kenny Chesney Rocks Saints Super Bowl Victory Party

  Marianne Horner

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:15 am

  Filed under: Country NewsFrom his own Black & Gold draped suite in Sun Life Stadium, Kenny Chesney cheered his New Orleans Saints on to a wild 31-17 Super Bowl victory on Sunday. Afterward, with his father and college buddies in tow, he attended Coach (and friend) Sean Payton's post-game locker-room speech. And after that -- at Coach Payton's request -- Kenny hit the stage at Miami's Intercontinental Hotel to rock the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints' victory bash along with hundreds of jubilant players, their families and guests. Sporting a white T-shit and Saints cap, Kenny pulled…

• Reckless Kelly Take 'Time' to Honor Songwriting Hero

  Alanna Conaway

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:45 am

  Filed under: Americana, Albums, Interviews Reckless Kelly set the musical bar high for themselves after the release of their sixth album, 'Bulletproof,' in 2008. Soon after its release, the album became the Austin-based band's biggest seller, hitting the Billboard Top 200 chart and reaching the Top 25 of the magazine's Top Country Albums chart. 'Bulletproof' contained their first No. 1 on both the Texas and Americana charts, 'Ragged as the Road.' The success of the song and album also scored Reckless Kelly a nod for Best Band or Duo at last year's American Music Awards. With the release of…

• Rascal Flatts 'Unstoppable' at Winter Olympics

  Gayle Richardson

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:55 am

  Filed under: Country NewsRascal Flatts are getting into the Olympic spirit this year. Their latest hit, 'Unstoppable,' is being used as the theme song for athletes at the upcoming Winter Olympics. "AT&T and NBC came to us about the song, and they wanted to change it into more of an anthemic thing before the Olympics -- not just about love but about you being unstoppable ... like an Olympic athlete, for instance," guitarist Joe Don Rooney explains to The Boot. So Jay [DeMarcus] got with the writers, Hillary Lindsey and James Slater, and rewrote the song to fit more of that theme, and it…

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  PopEater

• Mom of 'Precious' Actress Sings in NYC Subways 'To Pay The Bills'

  PopEater Staff

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  Filed under: Gut Reactions, Movie News, Music News, Videos Although Gabourey Sidibe recently earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in last year's 'Precious,' her mother is still singing underground in New York City subway stations to make money. Alice Tan Ridley shows up at least three ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

• Barbra Streisand Turns Down Massive Vegas Payday

  Rob Shuter

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  Filed under: Gut Reactions, Music News, Naughty But Nice Barbra Streisand obviously doesn't need much money thanks to her ridiculously successful career, but to hear that she turned down a $100 million Las Vegas contract ... that takes some chutzpah! The songstress was apparently offered a Celine-like gig ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

• Justin Timberlake Gets Roasted at Harvard

  Linda Laban

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  Filed under: Music News Justin Timberlake is no stranger to winning awards, though the one he was given on Friday night was certainly a bit stranger than usual. Wearing a bra, wig and high heels, the six-time Grammy and two-time Emmy-winning singer, producer and actor was ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

• Michael Jackson Doc Charged With Manslaughter

  PopEater Staff

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Scandal The last person to see Michael Jackson alive has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop king's death, ending months of speculation and legal wrangling. Prosecutors announced the charge Monday against Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

• Halftime = Hardly Any Time as The Who Rock the Super Bowl for a Solid 12 Minutes

  PopEater Staff

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  Filed under: Music News Who legends Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend prepared to rock the Super Bowl halftime show by condensing many of their hits. One thing you could have bet on: Not hearing full versions of 'Won't Get Fooled Again' (the original runs over eight minutes) ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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  Heavy Metal Addiction

• Helix – Vagabond Bones (2009)

  rhodeislandrock

  2 Feb 2010 | 11:31 pm

  Helix – Vagabond Bones (2009, Perris Records) The Animal Inside (Won’t Be Denied) Go Hard Or Go Home Vagabond Bones Monday Morning Meltdown When The Bitter’s Got The Better Of You Hung Over But Still Hangin’ In Best Mistake I Never Made Make ‘Em Dance Jack It Up Musicians: Brian Vollmer – vocals Sean Kelly – guitar, bass, background vocals Brent “The Doctor” Doerner – guitar, background vocals Steve [...]

• CD Scavenger Hunt – 2/2/2010

  rhodeislandrock

  2 Feb 2010 | 5:50 pm

  Took a quick trip to the Newbury Comics in North Attleboro, MA to see what was there and maybe pick up a couple of new releases. The last couple of times I went out on a hunt I drove the 20 mins to the Warwick, RI store because the selection and setup is better. What [...]

• Current Playlist – Sunday A.M. work edition

  rhodeislandrock

  24 Jan 2010 | 12:42 pm

  Today is NFL Championship Sunday and I had to rearrange my work schedule so I can sit on my couch and watch the AFC and NFC Championship games like most football fans. Instead of working my Sunday gig in the afternoon, I did the early morning (12am-8am)…..that gives me plenty of time to put the [...]

• Press Release: Scorpions to officially end career after world tour

  rhodeislandrock

  24 Jan 2010 | 8:03 am

  From the Scorpions official website: Important Message to our Fans It was always our pleasure, our purpose in life, our passion and we were fortunate enough to make music for you – whether it was live on stage or in the studio, creating new songs. While we were working on our album these past few months, we could [...]

• FarCry – High Gear (2009)

  rhodeislandrock

  19 Jan 2010 | 9:48 pm

  FarCry – High Gear (2009, Kivel Records) Love Won’t Wait Fine Line Have It All Heaven Nowhere Fast Out Of Reach Kick Me Down She’s Crazy The Same Mistake Talk To Me Those Were The Days Band Lineup: Mark Giovi – Lead Vocals Pete Fry – Guitars & Vocals Chris Ryan – Drums John Leonardis – Bass & Vocals Producer: Ty Sims Country: USA Total Time = 47:01 FarCry FarCry MySpace page Kivel Records HIGH GEAR is the [...]

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  All Metal Resource

• Terminal – A Fresh Face in Progressive Metal

  cody

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:02 pm

  Just listened to the new single “Deep Inside” by Terminal, and its pretty awesome! It’s not overtly aggressive, but certainly metal. If you want a REAL progressive metal sound with a mainstream melodic vibe, I’d highly suggest checking out Terminal and their new album Tree of Life. http://www.myspace.com/terminalfm

• Music Video: Sothis – Of Night and Silence

  cody

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:47 pm

  “Of Night and Silence” is the opening track of Sothis’ Candlelight-released debut album De Oppresso Liber which was tracked in Los Angeles and mixed by King Diamond guitarist Andy LaRocque at Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden. Commented Sothis vocalist Drogoth  of the new video: “After making the ‘De Oppresso Liber’ video, the band wanted to make a video for another song from the same album, but do something a bit more affordable without compromising quality.  I came up with the concept for the ‘Of Night and Silence’ video because I felt that this…

• Salem Trailer for New Album

  cody

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:43 pm

  Israeli death metallers Salem have come out with a new trailer for their upcoming album, Playing God and Other Short Stories.

• Heavy Leather NYC – Custom Guitar Straps!

  cody

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:35 pm

  I don’t play guitar, so any equipment associated with guitars is beyond my ability to properly “review.” However, founder Rachael Becker’s work has inspired me to write a bit about her company, Heavy Leather NYC. Rachael’s company was created to make rock n roll and metal themed custom guitar straps that are surprisingly reasonably priced for a custom, hand crafted piece of work that, visually, is very artistic and bold in design.  While I can’t speak to the quality of these straps, rock luminaries such as Lemmy from Motorhead, Slash from Guns N Roses and…

• Thrash Domination 2009 Footage

  cody

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:47 pm

  Here are some quality performances from Japan’s Thrash Domination last year HEATHEN -- GOBLIN’S BLADE EXODUS -- A LESSON IN VIOLENCE KREATOR -- FLAG OF HATE TESTAMENT -- SOULS OF BLACK

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  Rock and Roll Mama

• In case you ever wondered why my name is…

  rockrollmama

  2 Feb 2010 | 3:39 am

  Rock and Roll Mama, Will Kennedy wrote a profile of me over at the Life 360 Blog. I have to say, Will asked some of my favorite questions ever, and is generally a super cool guy. I’m doing that super fun thing where I stay up all night to get ahead on content and catch [...]

• Mommy Like a Rock Star, Part 9: What Rocks?

  rockrollmama

  1 Feb 2010 | 1:29 pm

  I’m gonna tell you a little secret that I bet you already know. Nothing is ever perfect. No matter how hard you try or how matter how much the universe may align. nothing will ever be EXACTLY all the way right. But there are perfect moments in life, and I believe that the more we train [...]

• Giveaway: Pass to Mom 2.0, Fishful Thinking

  rockrollmama

  29 Jan 2010 | 4:11 pm

  As a mom, I worry about a lot of things with my kids. I worry about if they’ll be healthy, if they’ll get into college, if they’ll floss when they move out (OK, when they live here too.) Most of the things I worry about, I can’t control. BUT I can try to teach them to [...]

• I admit it- I want an Ipad.

  rockrollmama

  27 Jan 2010 | 3:29 pm

  Oh, Steve Jobs. You beast. You’ve done it again. No other company inspires such gadget lust, but it’s true. Whenever Apple comes out with a new device, I want to lick it and yell, “MINE!” before my 13 year old grabs it. Make no mistake: when (Not if, WHEN!) an Ipad shows up at my house, I’m [...]

• Win a Trip To Walt Disney World Resort

  rockrollmama

  26 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am

  Now through February 28th, 2010, you can enter once a day at Lifetime Moms to win a trip for your family to Walt Disney World. I’ll be doing a post each week about my family’s experience’s visiting the most magical place on Earth last December. Good luck, spread the word and keep entering! Bon chance! [...]

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  Largehearted Boy

• Try It Before You Buy It (February 9, 2010 Music Releases)

  david

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:12 am

  Try It Before You Buy It features free and legal mp3 downloads and full album streams from this week's music releases: Allison Moorer: Crows full album stream ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra): Man of the World full album stream Bluebrain: Soft Power full album stream "Ten By Ten" [mp3] Buzzcocks: Different Kind of Tension (remastered with bonus tracks) full album stream Citizen Cope: The Rainwater LP full album stream Daphne Willis: What To Say full album stream Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: Live in Las Vegas full album stream Drew Danburry: Goodnight Gary "Many Are Cold" [mp3] Fair:…

• Note Books - Ian Vanek of Japanther

  david

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:44 am

  The Note Books series features musicians discussing their literary side. Previous contributors have included John Darnielle, John Vanderslice, and others. Japanther's lo-fi aesthetic, eclectic samples and legendary high energy live shows combine to make these Brooklynites one of my favorite bands. The band's new album, Rock 'n' Roll Ice Cream, is out March 2nd. Japanther has also published a book, Don't Trust Anyone Over 30. In his own words, here is the Note Books entry from Japanther's Ian Vanek: 1. Naked By the Window: The Fatal Marriage of Carl Andre and Ana Mendieta by Robert Katz This…

• Shorties (Local Natives, Alton Brown, and more)

  david

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:38 am

  NPR is streaming the new Local Natives album, Gorilla Manor, in its entirety. At the Wall Street Journal, Alton Brown lists his favorite cookbooks. The New York Times examines the trend of adapting novels into graphic novels. The Montreal Gazette lists three of the Residents' best concept albums. Book Lovers Never Go To Bed Alone is a blog devoted to bookshelves. At the Barnes & Noble Review, Robert Christgau reviews the new Vampire Weekend album, Contra. Don DeLillo talks to NPR's Morning Edition about his new novel, Point Omega. An excerpt from the book is also presented. NPR Music offers a…

• Daily Downloads (Sharon Van Etten, Bettie Serveert, and more)

  david

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Bettie Serveert: "Semaphore" [mp3] from Pharmacy of Love (out March 23rd) Bettie Serveert: "The Pharmacy" [mp3] from Pharmacy of Love (out March 23rd) other Bettie Serveert posts at Largehearted Boy Blue Beard: "Losing You" [mp3] from Looking Towards The Sky: Progressive, Psychedelic And Folk Rock From The Ember Vaults other Blue Beard posts at Largehearted Boy Ghosty: "Secret Language" [mp3] from A Mystic's Robe EP other Ghosty posts at Largehearted Boy Jen Wood: "Pills" [mp3] from Finds You in Love Jen Wood: "Zeppelin" [mp3] from Finds You in Love other…

• This Week's Interesting Music Releases (February 9, 2010)

  david

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:28 am

  This week brings new albums by The Watson Twins (Talking to You, Talking to Me) and Yeasayer (Odd Blood), but I am more excited by the new releases by singer-songwriters Gil Scott-Heron (I'm New Here) and Kath Bloom (Thin Thin Line). Among the week's music releases, I can already strongly recommend Allison Moorer's Crows, Phantogram's Eyelid Movies, the incredibly soulful Georgia Anne Muldrow's Kings Ballad, and Hot Chip's One Life Stand. Putumayo Presents: Rhythm & Blues is yet another strong compilation from Putumayo World Music, combining R&B classics with the latest generation of up and…

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  MakingTheMogul.com

• Co-Sign: The Fire And Reason

  Moe Arora

  28 Jan 2010 | 9:28 am

  As you guys already know, I usually don’t post music on here. When I do, it’s a rare occasion meant to show my support of an artist that’s doing something different. That said, I’m definitely a supporter of electro-rock duo, The Fire And Reason! Time Out Chicago calls TFaR “a combination of Lower East Side rock chick, ’80s Madonna, South American hipster and global jetsetter … The band has the potential to break electro-rock in the mainstream–they could give the Ting Tings a run for their money”. Check out the video for their single,…

• I Think I Suffer From Rick Rubinism

  Moe Arora

  26 Jan 2010 | 11:26 pm

  Rick Rubinism:A hip-hop head who tends to stray away from most (but not all) current hip-hop, in fear of stagnation. Never question the knowledge of someone afflicted with Rick Rubinism, though. Crooked caps don’t represent knowledge. // © Moe Arora // MakingTheMogul.com //

• This Video = My Life Story

  Moe Arora

  21 Jan 2010 | 9:01 pm

  [spotted via Broke Mogul] // © Moe Arora // MakingTheMogul.com //

• Architecture × Digital Geekery = N Building

  Moe Arora

  10 Jan 2010 | 2:16 pm

  With all the technological advances we’ve seen in recent years, if there’s ever been a sign that said “welcome to the future”, it’s the N Building. This commercial building in Tachikawa, Japan, has a QR code designed on the outside panels allowing cell phone users to take a picture of the 2D barcode (similar to Blackberry Messenger & other apps) and be directed to the building’s website. Furthermore, users with an additional app installed on their device (only available on iPhone right now), can aim their camera towards the building and be greeted with…

• You Are Potential

  Moe Arora

  7 Jan 2010 | 2:23 am

  I just watched this video and had to share it with you guys. Many of us get so caught up in our everyday lifestyle, we take the simplest things for granted, and occupy our lives with the most frivolous issues. Sometimes, it’s those with far greater challenges that end up inspiring us to value what we have and to make the absolute most of it. Patrick Henry Hughes, and his father, Patrick John Hughes, are two of those great inspirations. Please take 15 minutes to watch these 2 videos. I promise you, you will be grateful you did. Father and son on the Today Show: Incredible! [via Holy…

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  CBC Radio 3

• Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday - The Movie Edition!

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:45 am

  Coming up today on Grant Lawrence Live, 2PM ET / 11AM PT on CBC Radio 3's web radio: It's YOU vs. Quizmaster Grant in an all out Canadian music trivia battle, our only Trivia Challenge in February!!1-877-955-6565, ex. 1 Get set to win a pair of brand new CBC Radio 3 sunglasses, toques and an assortment of new CDs, vinyl, and DVDs, band t-shirts, vintage shoulder bags, scarves, hoodies, books, vintage CBC t-shirts, tickets to shows and festivals, and this season's GRAND PRIZE... ... a custom-fit CBC SWEATER courtesy of Granted Clothing! On Trivia Tuesday today we'll step…

• TCNH: 2sday, February 9th, 2010 ("The poetry of the earth is never dead." - Keats)

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:50 am

  OK. This show is jam-packed!! That's not just the hyperbole talking, either. I'm not even sure if I can fit this show into four, tiny hours! The theme stream this week is Flora/Fauna and the final three hours of the show are filled with picks from Bio Spice, themountainsandthetrees, suckamc, MikeV, krib, MoniSki, mattyjames2001, MackenzieC, mynameismoe, pink oranges, pollard, slkdsb, tb3, daa1982, RedVinyl, Babs46, darbarspecial, missaimee, mikegibbons, MusicSoop, keydive, Brendan and Steff13! Honourable Mentions this week go to Benoit from Ottawa, cathyort, princefarming, mattyjames2001,…

• Wrath of Khanna: National Hum - Hillside Inside in Review

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:48 am

  Hey gang. Hope all is well. I had a great time at the Magnetic Fields show last night and Laura Barrett did a very charming job opening up. Good times! Any way, on today's show, I present a retrospective of this past Saturday's Hillside Inside fest in Guelph for your listening pleasure. Here's what you'll hear: Me introducing Woodhands to a loyal audience at the end of a long day. Owen Pallett and his guitar player Thomas talking about Metallica, Liona Boyd, and nuns. Hawksley Workman is a big fan of mine (or maybe Radio 3) and we make a potential Breakfast Club date. Basia Bulat bravely…

• Cherry Chapstick "Silencer" - Track of the Day for February 9, 2010

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Smack your lips. That is the sound of ChapStick®, a staple for lovers of soft lips since the late 1800s. Can you believe it's been around for well over a century? It hasn't just been around, it's been busy. Bet you didn't know that ChapStick® tubes stuffed with hidden microphones helped bring down President Nixon in the Great Watergate scandal of the 1970s. Supple lips and civic duty. What a combo.Now the sound of Chapstick, specifically Cherry Chapstick, is more along the lines of a Junior Boys rendezvous with Joy Division in Kingston, Ontario.This trio of guys, not much older than 20, has…

• Tonight on Appetite for Distraction: Ice, Ice Baby

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:47 pm

  No, not the Vanilla kind - the real kind, as in frozen water and people with skates. This morning Grant Lawrence hosted live from the Robson Square ice rink and I decided to head down and meet up with some of the musicians who donned their skates for the event. I headed down, recorder in hand and ended up talking to not one, but two Dans: Dan Mangan and Dan Moxon of Bend Sinister. But wait - there's more ice! It turns out my New Music Monday guest Ken Farrell of Toronto's Gravity Wave is a former hockey player who now works for... a hockey team. You can make this stuff up. Well you could, but…

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  ACountry.com :: Country Music News

• Laura Bell Bundy : Giddy On Up Video

  jarrod@zrock.com

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:30 am

  Laura Bell Bundy’s Giddy On Up video is sure to put you in a Wild West mood.  “So, after a year and half of working non-stop on my album, Achin’ & Shakin’, I am finally releasing a taste of it to the public,” Laura says.  “It’s a very exciting and scary thing. It’s like showing the world a picture of your new baby and holding your breath while they consider whether it’s cute or not. The excitement is outweighing any kind of nerves I have, though… I’m one of those writers who immediately has an idea for the video…

• Lady Antebellum : Need You Now Video

  jarrod@zrock.com

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:12 pm

  Lady Antebellum’s Need You Now video was directed by David McClister and filmed in Ontario, Canada.  Written by Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, and Josh Kear, Need You Now is the lead single and title track of Lady Antbellum’s new album.  The video features couples yearning for companionship in the middle of the night. Hillary Scott explained that this song, and many others on their second album, “are about what we are learning as we go through the ups and downs of different relationships.” watch video...

• Josh Turner Haywire Nightclub Promotion

  jarrod@zrock.com

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:16 am

  Josh Turner’s new album, Haywire, hits stores February 9, 2010.  Featuring the hit single, “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” the album is being released as a regular 11-song version and as in a deluxe edition that will include 4 bonus songs and access to exclusive video downloads from Josh. Don’t miss your chance to go “Haywire” with Josh Turner fans at Josh Turner Haywire Weekends at participating nightclubs across the country - with your chance to win Josh Turner prize packages and Haywire CD’s, plus your chance to win a nationwide grand prize -…

• 2010 Grammy Winners

  jarrod@zrock.com

  1 Feb 2010 | 2:07 am

  2010 Grammy winners were announced live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 31, 2010.  Taylor Swift was the night’s big winner, winning Album of the Year, Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Album for “Fearless,” and Best Country Song for “White Horse.” “I just keep thinking back to when you’re in second grade and you sing at your talent show for the first time and people joke around and say: ‘Maybe we’ll see you at the Grammys someday,’ and that just feels like an impossible dream,” Swift…

• Carrie Underwood : St. Jude video

  jarrod@zrock.com

  16 Jan 2010 | 5:42 pm

  Carrie Underwood visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radio seminar on January 15, 2010.  “When you walk in the door of St. Jude, it is happy,” said Underwood. “There are pictures on the wall—kid-created pictures—and it is not like a hospital. It is not a cold environment.” Please consider giving the gift of hope by making an online donation to St. Jude in honor of your favorite country music artist. watch video...

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• The WHITE STRIPES Take on the Air Force Reserve Over Super Bowl Ad

  Admin

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:49 am

  MUSIC NEWS- Indie rockers, The White Stripes has issued a statement complaining about how one of their songs was used in a Sunday Super Bowl ad by the US Air Force Reserves, saying the branch of service misused a tune from the band's their third album White Blood Cells called,  Fell in Love With a Girl. The band contend that the an instrumental track used in the ad was an unauthorized version of their song.  And to back up their charge, the band's posted on the website of its record label, Third Man Records the music video for the song and a link to the Air Force Reserve…

• BAD LIEUTENANT Announce First Ever USA Concerts

  Admin

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:18 pm

  MUSIC NEWS -  Bad Lieutenant, the group formed in 2007 by New Order's Bernard Sumner (guitar, vocals) and Phil Cunningham (guitar), along with Jake Evans (guitar, vocals), has announced that the UK group is coming to America to play four concerts including a special appearance at the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival (4/17). Gigs in San Francisco (4/16), Chicago (4/19) and New York (4/21) are also now confirmed. Tickets for the San Francisco, Chicago and NYC dates go on sale this week, (see itinerary below for details) and can be purchased at the respective venue's box office and at…

• THE SPECIALS, 1st North American Tour in 30 Years, Land in L.A.

  Admin

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:57 pm

  MUSIC NEWS - Los Angeles’ Club Nokia has announced a Thursday, April 15 performance by THE SPECIALS. The legendary British ska band is playing the club on their upcoming North American tour, their first in nearly 30 years, after having reunited for a UK tour in 2009.  Tickets for the April 15 show go on sale Friday, February 12 at 10:00am.     True innovators of the punk era, THE SPECIALS began the British ska revival craze, combining the highly danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude, and taking on a more focused and informed…

• AMERICAN BANG Wraps Up With Bob Rock

  Admin

  7 Feb 2010 | 2:23 pm

  MUSIC NEWS -TN rockers, American Bang is comprised of a wildly talented gang of young rock ‘n rollers who’ve been playing together in assorted band variations lives. After many different combos and incarnations of local bands, the four members – Johnston, lead guitarist Ben Brown, bassist Kelby Ray, and drummer Neil Mason – came of age musically as students of rock ‘n roll in the heart of Music City, which has paid off in the group’s confident sense of song craft. The Nashville rocker's self-titled, loud, sexy, and soulful major-label debut album is a memorable and melodic…

• STEPHEN BRUTON "Crazy Heart" Controversy Grows

  Admin

  6 Feb 2010 | 3:33 pm

  MUSIC NEWS - The New York Times reported on Friday that the controversy over musician Stephen Bruton’s will and his involvement with T Bone Burnett in the Oscar-nominated movie “Crazy Heart” continues.  Several of Bruton's friends, along with his ex-wife Mary Keating Bruton, are claiming that Burnett, the soundtrack's producer, pressured Bruton to change his will and exclude ex-wife Mary (leaving the majority of his $1.2M estate to his brother) and in minimizing Bruton’s role in creating the film's music. Bruton, a respected session and touring musician (he spent many years…

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• Gigsby Picks 02-02-10

  BoraMag

  2 Feb 2010 | 9:48 pm

  New music from The Magnetic Fields, Never Say Never, The Hours, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Gorillaz, Girls, Sia, Basement Jaxx, Four Tet, MSTRKRFT, Morgan Page, Maps, Jes. Gigsby Picks 02-02-10

• Crobar BoraMusic HouseCast 125 > Sted-E and Hybrid Heights + Barish Turker

  BoraMag

  30 Jan 2010 | 1:12 pm

  Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 125: Sted-E and Hybrid Heights + Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by the Gigsby Guest Mix from Sted-E and Hybrid Heights, 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 125: Sted-E and Hybrid Heights and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix) 02. John Dahlback…

• Gigsby Picks 01-19-10

  BoraMag

  19 Jan 2010 | 6:32 pm

  Good new music from Cold War Kids, BT, OK GO, Vampire Weekend, Cobra Starship, Kelis, Deadmau5, Misstress Barbara, Sharam, Paul Kalkbrenner and more… Gigsby Picks 01-19-10

• Crobar BoraMusic HouseCast 124 > Wippenberg + Barish Turker

  BoraMag

  16 Jan 2010 | 2:21 pm

  Subscribe & Download (Free) Episode 124: Wippenberg + Barish Turker Two time IDMA “Best Podcast” nominee show. Our resident Barish Turker’s mix followed by the Gigsby Guest Mix from Wippenberg, 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 124: Wippenberg and Barish Turker Part 1: Barish Turker 01. Simian Mobile Disco - Cruel Intentions (DJ Pierre Remix) 02. Moby - One Time We Lived (Lulu Rouge Remix) 03. Pele…

• Gigsby Picks 01-10-10

  BoraMag

  12 Jan 2010 | 6:14 pm

  New music from Bonobo, Argyle Street, Rasmus Faber, Comandante Zero and more… Gigsby Picks 01-12-10

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• Album Review: Local Natives – Gorilla Manor

  Lindsey Darden

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  You can breathe now – the Local Natives‘  Gorilla Manor is finally here – let the States rejoice. Long-time BeatCrave readers are likely more than well aware of our infatuation with the Silverlake, Calif.,-based band and their  perhaps unrealized knack at making knees buckle.  Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the extent of our thrill lies in any of the fivesome’s career achievements, meaning more music for us. Fans of the Local Natives’ signature style of indie rock (one that is at once mellow and spirited) will likely have considered their…

• Toro Y Moi: BeatCrave Fav

  Seraphina L.

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:44 pm

  Toro Y Moi aka Chaz Bundick may be emerging from the same pool as Memory Tapes and Washed Out. However, his choice of hazy textures and lo-fi synth pop seem to tell us bits of his life story. Whether it’s the not-so-clear memories of college parties (which is demonstrated in his video, “Blessa”) or just chilling on a sunny afternoon with nothing to do, Bundick’s ways of sliding slices of funk into his massaging beats bring us back to those days when we all used to groove so naturally. Even though we have more responsibilities as we grow older, the music of Toro Y Moi…

• White Stripes Charge Air Force Reserves With Copyright Infringement

  Jeffrey Hyatt

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:48 pm

  The Air Force Reserves versus The White Stripes. Who ya got? In a statement posted on the Third Man Records website, The White Stripes have charged the Air Force Reserves with copyright infringement regarding the song “Fell In Love With A Girl,” which the Stripes, their label and their management claim was used without permission whatsoever for a TV advertisement that aired during the Super Bowl. Click below for Third Man’s statement. We believe our song was re-recorded and used without permission of the White Stripes, our publishers, label or management. The White Stripes…

• Audi Super Bowl Ad Changes Cheap Trick’s Dream Police Into Green Police

  Seraphina L.

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:12 pm

  For some reason, Audi’s Super Bowl ad has become one of the most controversial topics in regards to the message they were sending out. Unlike the Vizio VIA TV commercial, Audi’s highlight on making a Green lifestyle “feel right” came across loud and clear as the “Green Police” were arresting people left and right for using plastic bottles and grocery bags, not composting orange rinds and using foam cups. However, what we at BeatCrave find most interesting is that the ad not only featured Cheap Trick’s classic, “Dream Police,” but that the…

• Vizio and Beyonce Super Bowl Ad Receives Backlash

  Seraphina L.

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:18 pm

  There were plenty of commercials during the Super Bowl last night with musical guest appearances including KISS, T-Pain, Will.I.Am., and even Stevie Wonder (in the previously mentioned Volkswagon/Grizzly Bear ad). Most of them were well-received based on levels of humor or cleverness. However, not all of them were accepted by viewers and critics. Vizio, who had a one minute spot for its new VIA TV and started their ad with Beyoncé singing “Sweet Dreams,” was a severe hit or miss. Advertising their new TV which plays specific Internet app content (it does not let you surf the…

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• Lessons for Guitar - Riff 20 - Play Guitar Online

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• Won-G during the finale at the Hope For Haiti Benefit Concert Hosted by George Lopez

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:32 pm

  Won-G, George Lopez, Slash from Guns N' Roses, Beth Hart and more finish off the night's concert to benefit Haiti. Contrasts have defined Won-G’s life. Having spent his youth between Haiti, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles, Won-G developed a unique street and international sound. His ability to rhyme in English, French, Creole, and Spanish differentiates him from many artists in the industry. No matter where Won-G is, on the streets, in the recording studio, meeting with major CEOs or with his fans, he has the ability to relate to people from all situations in life.  For updates on Won-G go…

• Won-G performing Live at Help Haiti hosted by George Lopez

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:31 pm

  Won-G Performs Live at the Help Haiti Benefit Concert hosted by George Lopez. Contrasts have defined Won-G’s life. Having spent his youth between Haiti, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles, Won-G developed a unique street and international sound. His ability to rhyme in English, French, Creole, and Spanish differentiates him from many artists in the industry. No matter where Won-G is, on the streets, in the recording studio, meeting with major CEOs or with his fans, he has the ability to relate to people from all situations in life.  For updates on Won-G go to http://won-g.com During his 15-year…

• Won-G during sound check at Help Haiti hosted by George Lopez

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:29 pm

  Won-G's Sound Check at the Help Haiti benefit concert hosted by George Lopez in Los Angeles.  See behind the scenes footage as Won-G sets up his performance, adjusts volumes and has fun. Contrasts have defined Won-G’s life. Having spent his youth between Haiti, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles, Won-G developed a unique street and international sound. His ability to rhyme in English, French, Creole, and Spanish differentiates him from many artists in the industry. No matter where Won-G is, on the streets, in the recording studio, meeting with major CEOs or with his fans, he has the ability to…

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• Frightened Rabbit: Nothing Like You (video)

  Kevin

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:03 am

  As my friend Casey pointed out, there’s quite a dilemma brewing on the Valley concert schedule. On April 19, Frightened Rabbit, Japandroids (previous post) and Beach House are all slated to play at separate venues. It’s rare this happens in Phoenix, save for in March and April, when bands criss-cross through our state on their way to and from SXSW and Coachella. Granted, it’s a nice problem to have, but, like Casey, I’m pretty torn on this one – for different reasons. I’m not a huge Beach House fan, so I’ve tossed that one out immediately. Frightened…

• Lymbyc Systym: Bedroom Anthem (video)

  Kevin

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:12 pm

  After the December release of a video for the single Ghost Clock off their new album Shutter Release, the New York-by-way-of-Arizona brothers of Lymbyc Systym have a new video for the song Bedroom Anthem, probably my favorite song off their sophomore full-length. The track – whose video takes a nostalgic trip through a box of photos – is brief (2:35) but quickly builds steam before riding out with a beautiful flourish of horns that leaves you wanting more. Shutter Release is available through Mush Records. RELATED: Q&A with Lymbyc Systym Lymbyc Systym: Ghost Clock (video)

• Meanest Man Contest: Partially Smart (video)

  Kevin

  3 Feb 2010 | 12:15 am

  I knew it would be a daunting task to catch up on e-mails/music/etc. after our two-week trip to Thailand (which was amazing, of course). But I certainly didn’t expect the process to be delayed by surgery for gallbladder removal (had a stone stuck in there) over the weekend, which started with curiously excruciating abdominal pain on Friday evening and ended with me leaving the hospital on Sunday afternoon with one less organ. I’m on the mend now and have a shaved stomach with four incisions, a sore right shoulder (”referred” pain) and a prescription for Oxycodone for…

• Turn Back O’ Man-Devil Like Me

  Jason

  25 Jan 2010 | 12:34 am

  Photo courtesy of our tight bros at Electricmustache.com It’s hard to say anything clever about Turn Back O Man, Phoenix’s premier gothic-Americana combo, when the guys have  said it all themselves. Their bio boasts comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Nick Cave, labels the band “a group of sexy, dangerous, incredibly intriguing men,” and name-drops a laundry list of acts the members have shared the stage with, including M. Ward, Giant Sand, the New Pornographers, Calexico, Magnolia Electric Company, American Music Club, Neko Case, Califone, Devotchka, Jason…

• The Smith Westerns-Be My Girl

  Jason

  21 Jan 2010 | 9:44 am

  Joining their pals and current tourmates Girls at the forefront of bratty, lo-fi pop bliss, are The Smith Westerns, another band that as far as I can tell justifies their buzz.  “Be My Girl,” is their standout track, a ramshackle bust up at the sock hop, with sloppy jangle-guitars, don’t care vocals and a perfect melody.  I’ll freely admit I’m a sucker for this stuff, and were I not DJing at the Yucca, I’d love to make the trip down to Tucson’s Club Congress for their date with Girls and the equally righteous Hunx & The Punkettes on the…

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• What Should I Ask Music Biz Innovator Terry McBride Today?

  Bob Baker

  3 Feb 2010 | 10:32 am

  Later today I'll speak with Terry McBride during a live online radio show. In 1984, Terry co-founded Nettwerk Music Group from his apartment in Vancouver.In the 26 years since then, the company has released over 500 albums and sold more than 150 million copies worldwide. Nettwerk manages the careers of Sarah McLachlan, Jamiroquai, Stereophonics, Jars of Clay, and many others. He also co-founded the Lilith Fair, which will return in 2010.In recent years, Terry has been outspoken about advances in digital technology and the future of music. He's been covered in the New York Times, the Wall…

• Posterous: How to Post Super Easy Multimedia Updates Online

  Bob Baker

  29 Jan 2010 | 7:23 am

  Would you like a quick and easy way to post photos, audio and even video clips online? And be able to automatically post links to them on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and more? Without spending a dime?Then you should take a look at Posterous.com.Here's why, along with a quick history lesson ...Blogs, MP3 audio files, and streaming video have been around for several years. Over the last couple of years the short Twitter text update (which has been adopted by Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and more) became a more prominent way that people communicate online.Makes sense. Few technical skills are…

• 'Pants on the Ground' & the American Idol Meme

  Bob Baker

  20 Jan 2010 | 12:52 pm

  Just got back home from an amazing week in Southern California where I attended the NAMM Show, spoke to an enthusiastic songwriters group in San Diego, and sat in with the Agape Choir to back up Chaka Khan and other wonderful singers during a benefit for Haiti.While I was there the latest season of American Idol started. Even if you don't watch it and don't care, you may have heard the latest viral buzz about 62-year-old "General" Larry Platt. He auditioned for the show with a hilarious original hip-hop song called "Pants on the Ground."If you missed it, watch it here.The thing about pop…

• Avatar 3D and Your Multimedia Future

  Bob Baker

  11 Jan 2010 | 11:58 am

  Pooki and I saw the much talked about "Avatar" movie in 3D last night. Usually, when something is that hyped and described by friends in such glowing terms, your expectations are so high, the thing doesn't live up to it.But the Avatar movie certainly did!I'm sure the regular movie would have been great too, but seeing it in 3D really opening my eyes (so to speak) to what the future of entertainment holds in store. It was visually stunning and the most realistic computer generated images I've ever seen.And the plot was filled with something for everyone: action, adventure, romance, anti-war…

• Are You Ready for the Next Little Thing?

  Bob Baker

  7 Jan 2010 | 9:44 am

  The Consumer Electronics Show is taking place over the next few days in Las Vegas. According to an article on MSNBC ..."After years of being about the Next Big Thing, the annual International Consumer Electronics Show this week is all about the next little thing - small-in-one devices that are blurring the distinctions among tiny netbook computers, dedicated media players, e-book readers and cell phones."But it was these sentences that really caught my eye:"... content is the new king. As different people use electronics in different ways, publishers [and anyone who creates "content," like…

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• The best chance to get a Royal Flush in a casino is in the bathroom

  mookie

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:24 am

  I don't think I have told you this yet, but I play poker once a week. Used to be a lot more. I mostly stick to poker tournaments, as I think the added level of strategy gives me more of an advantage. I have played in two World Series of Poker events in two different years. Both times I didn't make the first break because my rockets didn't hold up. Did you know the odds you get dealt pocket aces only 220 to 1?A lot of people don't understand the intricacies of tournament poker. It's not about winning the most money like it is in a cash game. The chips you use in tournament poker don't stand…

• You don't get high on your own supply

  mookie

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:31 am

  Mike Morales, aka DJ Kue, is quickly becoming one of dance music’s fastest rising deejays and producers. His music has been garnering support from Judge Jules, Kissy Sell Out, Bloody Beetroots, DJ Am, DJ Dan, Donald Glaude, Charles Feelgood and many others.Not only are Kue’s skills as a producer in high demand, but his skills as a dj as well. Approaching his 15th year of djing, he has been known for innovating his own style, taking the listeners on a journey through music. It is not only Kue's track selection that one should look out for, but his constant manipulation of tracks through…

• By Your Side

  Walt Zink

  3 Feb 2010 | 10:28 am

  So the last day or so, I was reminiscing over some of the old house music tracks I either have or used to dance to. On my own facebook page, I posted youtube links to four separate vids that showed the talents of one Kenny Dixon, Jr. - otherwise known as Moodymann. Well, while perusing through some of his old records on the discogs site, I found a few gems. Then, I ran across some folks making a claim that he had remixed Sade's "By Your Side". Well, that claim has been proven false, however. To be honest? The remix just doesn't have the typical Moodymann sort of sound to it. Instead, it's…

• Thunder only happens when you're busy holding onto the shit you haven't figured out yet

  The Little One

  1 Feb 2010 | 10:40 am

  Now here you go againYou say you want your freedomWell, who am I to keep you down?It's only right that you shouldPlay the way you feel itBut listen carefully to the soundOf your lonelinessLike a heartbeat drives you madIn the stillness of remembering What you hadAnd what you lost...And what you had...And what you lostDownload The Morning Benders - Dreams (Fleetwood Mac Cover)Everyone you know bid a happy farewell to 2009. Don't let the door hit ya, everyone said. Ready to embrace 2010. Well? How's it going?I think we're all still cautiously optimistic but holding onto the pain '09 brought us.

• Be the cool washcloth to my fevered head

  The Little One

  29 Jan 2010 | 5:18 am

  Hi, do you know Conor Oberst? Of course you do. You first knew him as Bright Eyes. What, I don't know if you liked Bright Eyes; you never told me. I can't keep track of everything you say you liked. I'm just here to share, baby. Sometimes I don't even remember what I wrote last month. (Which wasn't much, actually, so I guess I have an excuse there.)He did a little bit of this before Bright Eyes and a little bit of that after Bright Eyes, eventually calling himself and his backing band Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band... oh, and somewhere squished in there he also participated in a lil…

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• "Most of the performances on the Grammys made very clear that the people now responsible for..."

  3 Feb 2010 | 12:28 pm

  “Most of the performances on the Grammys made very clear that the people now responsible for promoting and selling music to the general public have absolutely no belief whatsoever in the actual power of music. Storm-trooper dancers, trapeze acts (although Pink’s vocal was incredible), three-dimensional computer graphics, and mid-song costume changes all testify to the fact that none of the powers that be in the music industry believe that an audience would actually be interested, much less enraptured by a lone person with a guitar, or a lyric that truly resonates emotionally.” - Eric…

• Music Power Network Launches YouTube Channel

  2 Feb 2010 | 4:39 pm

  Music Power Network (MPN) is the brainchild of Dave Kusek, Vice President at the Berklee College of Music, instructor of Berklee’s online course The Future of Music and the Music Business, author of The Future of Music, and all-around music business expert. It was announced yesterday that MPN will be making some of its educational videos accessible for free via its new YouTube channel. This message from Dave not only directs you to the channel, but offers a brief rundown of what MPN is all about: Hi Everyone We are starting a YouTube channel to show new videos from Music PowerNetwork. …

• Random Rules For Ideas Worth Spreading

  2 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am

  This blog post is merely here to point you to another blog: Seth Godin’s “Random Rules For Ideas Worth Spreading”. Everything Seth writes is thought-provoking, but this post in particular struck me as valuable to those of you who need some help getting ‘unstuck’. Here are a couple points that rang especially true to me: Waiting for inspiration is another way of saying that you’re stalling. You don’t wait for inspiration, you command it to appear. Avoid powerful people. Great ideas aren’t anointed, they spread through a groundswell of support. Figure out how long your idea will…

• Grammys: That's Not MY Music Industry

  1 Feb 2010 | 4:21 pm

  I’ve been subscribed to Jason’s blog for awhile now and generally find that his point of view parallels mine…Namely, that we live in an empowering and exciting time for artists of all genres who aim to build a sustainable career rather than luck into fortune. I routinely find that any negative forecasts or panic within the industry these days do not apply to 99.9% of us. In this guest post, Jason talks about his experience watching this year’s Grammy awards…another symbol of an outdated and broken system that the masses will unfortunately associate with the music business (but we…

• Music Business Weekly Wrap-Up

  31 Jan 2010 | 11:29 am

  In case you missed anything, here are some highlights from this week in music business news and artist advice: Artists House Music Being Prepared When Opportunity Knocks http://is.gd/7qDw4 SEA Conference Lecture: Keeping Your Creative Soul Alive in the World of Business – Full Session http://ow.ly/11PF1 Music Industry Profile: Artist Manager Delante Murphy http://ow.ly/115zj Coin a Phrase: The Leveling http://is.gd/7qGbB Music Business News: All Music Ally’s MIDEM coverage in one place http://ow.ly/11Pj2 Class action vs. record labels over peer-to-peer suits hanging by a thread…

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• EXCLUSIVE MP3: Oshy – Undisputed (Prod by The BeatBanggahz)

  Ha Tran

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:54 pm

  TheNext2Shine: Exclusive RNB Music Downloads http://TheNext2Shine.com http://twitter.com/TheNext2Shine http://facebook.com/TheNext2Shine ....

• Jaicko Needs a Valentine!

  Andrew C

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:44 pm

  There’s less than a week left until Valentine’s Day and Jaicko wants YOU to be his two-piece this year! Tell Jaicko in 140 characters or less why you should be his Valentine. The chosen one will receive a very personal VDay gift straight from Jaicko himself! Here’s what you have to do: 1. Go to... ....

• Music Video: Helping Haiti – Everybody Hurts

  Ha Tran

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:29 pm

  This video features singing sensations Leona Lewis, Aston Merrygold (of JLS), Marvin Humes (of JLS), Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Cheryl Cole, Mika, Michael Bublé, Joe McElderry, Miley Cyrus, James Blunt, Gary Barlow (of Take That), Mark Owen (of Take That), Jon Bon Jovi, James Morrison, Alexandra... ....

• Jaheim Delivers in Treating Listeners to “Another Round” (Album Review)

  Andrew C

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:26 pm

  Since he first appeared on the scene, I’ve always found Jaheim’s albums to be teetering back and forth between “hood love” and “timeless love music.” On the one hand, you’ve got songs like “Just in Case,” “Me and My Bitch,” and “Life of a Thug,” and on the other hand you’ve got songs like... ....

• MP3: Tydis – Mind (Prod by Trak Starz)

  Ha Tran

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:17 pm

  TheNext2Shine: Exclusive RNB Music Downloads http://TheNext2Shine.com http://twitter.com/TheNext2Shine http://facebook.com/TheNext2Shine ....

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• Avoiding the long, sharp teeth of song vampires

  Ed Teja

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:58 am

  Last time, I mentioned that the music industry might not actually exist as a separate industry, at least for the purposes of creating a business model that you can use to market your music. Sometimes, however, it seems like there is a sort of music industry—one that has as its customer base all the musicians, songwriters, composers, and other creative people. Based on the pitches in my inbox, it is akin to the once growing vanity publishing business that made “pay to publish” a terrible phrase (although it came from a noble tradition). And we don’t even have to look as far…

• Modeling a nonexistent industry?

  Ed Teja

  2 Feb 2010 | 12:23 pm

  Because I have a passion for music, a lot of years dealing with it, and a background in economics, I recently spent time with people who wanted help in designing a new business model for the music industry. I felt I could use the exercise as well, for my own efforts. It is a subject that one of my cowriters and I discuss all the time. We didn’t come up with a good model (let’s get that out of the way right now) but we did come up with insights that I want to share. Ayn Rand held that the biggest mistake philosophers (and economists) always made was in not checking their premises—the…

• Adapting to changes

  Ed Teja

  25 Jan 2010 | 1:14 pm

  It seems that nothing is more important in business these days than being able to adapt quickly to changes in tastes, technology and other influences, such as the economy. And the music business not only is no exception, it is practically the poster child for a business whipped by changing times. Musicians, composers, songwriters, are just cogs in the machinery of the culture, and more things are affecting us everyday. The delivery is the thing Soon Apple’s Tablet will probably force us all to rethink music marketing once again (except for those farsighted enough to have been thinking about…

• Get More Gigs In 5 Steps – Part 2

  Kavit Haria

  11 Jan 2010 | 11:01 pm

• How To Get More Gigs In 5 Steps

  Kavit Haria

  8 Jan 2010 | 11:01 pm

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• The Best Albums of 2009

  31 Jan 2010 | 11:15 am

  With a mere 3 posts in 2009 (and even now - still fashionably late) you'd be forgiven for thinking we wouldn't be in a position to list our favorites of the year. Well, despite some major upheavals in our personal lives which definitely impacted our ability to appear here on a regular basis, our ears have not been shirking their honeyed duties. As a result, we bring you a bumper round-up of what we believe to be not only one of the best years of the decade, but also the perfect end to one of the best decades since Rock 'n' Roll first flickered into existence.In a year where the mainstream…

• Going Down To Liverpool To Do Something

  8 Jun 2009 | 2:31 pm

  Yes it's been a while, but we're back again, after some period spent on the non blog life for a while - apologies, we won't let it happen again!One of the advantages of being able to attend Liverpool's International Powerpop Overthrow Festival is experiencing a plethora of powerpop bands from a pool which is truly international (as the name implies) encompassing musicians the whole length of Scandinavia, many parts of Southern Europe, regions of Asia, the USA and the UK etc, in intimate, cosy surroundings like the Cavern. Any serious music fan will already know how important the Cavern was in…

• Happiness is a Warm Fuzz

  17 Mar 2009 | 5:05 am

  Here's another record that failed to make our best of the year only by virtue of the fact that it was released too close to the end of 2008 for us to place it in our catchment. Certainly, it would have featured in our top 5 EP's of the year as it's as solid a pink piece of prime modern bubblegum as one could ever wish to find.The great thing for 'Gum aficionados like me, is that each generation brings something fresh to the genre without taking something important away, unlike the Heavy Metal genre for example which seems intent on removing essential elements piece by piece, dimension by…

• Criminally Overlooked But Not Buried Underground

  27 Jan 2009 | 8:38 am

  With the phenomenal amount of music released these days from every corner of the industry, it isn't surprising for a band or two to get lost in the shuffle - in fact in this business it's a downright certainty.The Ravines is one such example of a criminally overlooked record from recent years. As a duty, we felt we should seek it out, dust it down, give it an airing and make you feel as ashamed (as we were) when the proverbial needle hit the groove.The Ravines first CD Manifesto of a Broken Heart was actually released back in 2005 on the C-Side Records label and harks back to a simpler time…

• Best Albums of 2008

  31 Dec 2008 | 11:08 am

  It is never easy to simplify and boil down all the greats from one 12 month period into one finite list of the very best for a particular year. However, this is what we've attempted to do. Here is a list of my favorite albums of 2008, in no particular order. I've also included favorites from my husband (Mr Qwerty). Most of the time our taste in music is quite similar but there are some genres that he prefers more than me and vice-versa. It's an eclectic list and also includes our favorite compilations, acts outside our remit and other goodies. Hope that there is an artist or band on this list…

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  The Hype Machine

• Eatliz - Must Get Laid

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:36 am

  The Tel Aviv supergroup Eatliz , has already gained some serious attention, due to their award winning video of Hey (which won many festivals, and received a prize directly from Spike Lee himself), and Attractive , is now… (in post Eatliz – Delicately Violent from Small Town Romance. Download this at eMusic iTunes)

• Eatliz - Food Fighters

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:35 am

  The Tel Aviv supergroup Eatliz , has already gained some serious attention, due to their award winning video of Hey (which won many festivals, and received a prize directly from Spike Lee himself), and Attractive , is now… (in post Eatliz – Delicately Violent from Small Town Romance. Download this at eMusic iTunes)

• Eatliz - Pink Bible

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:34 am

  The Tel Aviv supergroup Eatliz , has already gained some serious attention, due to their award winning video of Hey (which won many festivals, and received a prize directly from Spike Lee himself), and Attractive , is now… (in post Eatliz – Delicately Violent from Small Town Romance. Download this at eMusic iTunes)

• Apollo Ghosts - Library Card Amulet

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:33 am

  MP3: Apollo Ghosts – “Library Card Amulet” Aching for new Apollo Ghosts material, I think I’m finally going to get some relief. The band has a brand new 7-inch out on Geographing Records later this month; it’s a… (in post New Apollo Ghosts MP3, “Library Card Amulet” (& 7-Inch) from The Catbirdseat. )

• Cat Stevens - The Wind

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am

  This is from 1970's Teaser and the Firecat. MP3 File yousendit (in post The Wind: Cat Stevens from Keep The Coffee Coming. Download this at eMusic iTunes)

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  The Consensus

• 6.0/10 - 'A Good Man' by Dan Weintraub

  The Consensus Team

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Score: 6.0 Genre: Folk

• 6.8/10 - 'The Nightmare' by Sam Dudley

  The Consensus Team

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Score: 6.8 Genre: Instrumental

• 4.9/10 - 'History' by Derek Nissen

  The Consensus Team

  6 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Score: 4.9 Genre: Pop/Rock

• 5.6/10 - 'ADDICTED (I DON'T THINK YOU GOT)' by SUPERMASSIVE QUAzAR

  The Consensus Team

  4 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Score: 5.6 Genre: Rock

• 6.4/10 - 'Swallow' by Ben and the Passengers

  The Consensus Team

  4 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Score: 6.4 Genre: Folk

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  75 or Less

• Adiam Dymott - self titled

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:17 am

  Adiam Dymott- self titled (Razzia) [upcoming shows] [video] Adiam Dymott is a Swedish twenty-something songstress with something to say. It's absolutely anticipated that Swedish popsters will make delightful, fantastic pop music, so that's what Adiam has done. Her self-titled debut works as both a complete album and a single factory, as songs like "John Denver", "Pizza", and "Miss You" sound like they were made for the radio station you wish existed. - cormac

• Steel Panther - Feel the Steel

  3 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Steel Panther - Feel the Steel (Universal Republic) [upcoming shows] [audio] Steel Panther is heavy. Steel Panther is metal. Steel Panther is ridiculous. As a rock parody band there's the obvious comparison to Spinal Tap, however Steel Panther use their obscene lyrics and thick guitar riffs to specifically take on '80s hair metal. Similar to The Lonely Island making a hip-hop parody album that's actually good, Steel Panther actually makes good music... if you're into '80s hair metal. And if you are, you may be looking for some comedy in between seasons of Rock of Love. - cormac

• Red Mass - S/T EP

  1 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Red Mass - self titled EP (Semprini) [upcoming shows] [audio] Attention! Roy Vucino, leader of the defunct CPC Gangbangs, has a new project: Red Mass. Vucino recruited over twenty Montreal-based musicians to create these seven tracks for a new self-titled EP. The first three tunes are reminiscent of Fugazi/DC punk, the latter four hit on the psychobilly of the Reverend Horton Heat. Vucino's manic energy and contagious song writing are what separates his musical output from the other mediocre garage rock groups. Red Mass is a modern example of unadulterated and delicious rock n' roll music. -…

• Sonya Cotton - Red River

  26 Jan 2010 | 6:30 am

  Sonya Cotton - Red River (self released) [upcoming shows] [audio] Sonya Cotton has delivered another lovely album, keeping her overall identity intact while growing as a songwriter and performer. Rife with metaphor, spare yet lush, "Red River" has more complex arrangements than her previous work - a full band joins in instrumentation and vocals - but maintains her hushed folk sensibilities. In fact, many of the songs feel almost like hymns (and I thought that even before I noticed that one has "hymn" in its name). You should hear her voice. - meredith

• One-Two - The Story of Bob Star

  25 Jan 2010 | 5:00 am

  One-Two - The Story of Bob Star (Four Music) [audio] A pop opera doesn't come along every day, and if one did it wouldn't necessarily consist of crazy French accents over disco-beats that would charm the pants off of you. While One-Two has a sound of their own, songs like "Annie Mall" with its early-'80s punky new-wave guitar and the Spoon-like "Slippery Shoes" quickly demonstrate the band's ability to diversify their sound while giving you melodies that will stay with you once the disc stops spinning. - cormac

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  Blentwell.com

• Together (A song for Haiti) (HTML)

  23 Feb 2010 | 8:24 am

  My boy Mike the Math Teacher is back again with his talented class of kids at HSRA (high school for the recording arts). And this time they have put together a great heart-felt song dedicated to those suffering in Haiti. This song strikes the right emotional note for the current crisis. And it feels a great deal more appropriate than the over-hyped MTV benefit. Check this video for the song out and PLEASE share this with anyone you know who would appreciate this! - Source Site:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMbDYNDC3sA

• MAH by Pure (MP3)

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:14 am

  What's going on people? Here's my latest project. Not much more to say, Just give it a Listen. Artist Playlist: Waxolutionists DLA staplemouth Tonossepia Rolancho Flying Lotus Dorian Concept Blit Mike Slott Rubberoom Harmonic 313 Shawn Jackson Robot Koch Sixtoo Ital Tek Benge Wisp edIT Michna Gen Kilowatts Spread The Word... Pure puhnik.blogspot.com - Source Site:http://puhnik.blogspot.com/2010/02/mah-by-pure.html

• Supa Qool DJ Quartermaine - Lenny For Lovers (A Valentine's Mixtape) http://bit.ly/bs1MNS (Other File Share Svc)

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:47 am

  A Beautiful blend of Love tunes from the one and only Lenny Kravitz 1.Sugar 2.Believe (Live) 3.Again 4.My Love 5.Come On And Love Me 6.Thinking Of You 7.More Than Anything 8.All I Ever Wanted 9.Heaven Help 10.It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over 11.Sistamamalover 12.Storm 13.I Belong To You 14.Without You 15.My Precious Love (Live) 16.Just Be A Woman 17.Calling All Angels18. Stand By My Woman - Source Site:http://filthyspeakeraddict.com/2010/02/supa-qool-dj-quartermaine-lenny-for-lovers-a-valentines-mixtape/

• DJ TIPZ - I'LL HOUSE YOU VOL. 6 (MP3)

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:48 am

  1. Touching You (Lars Behrenroth's Subtle Koffee Mix) - Talk 2. We Are One - BlackCoffee Feat. Hugh Masikela 3. Life Is Bitter & Sweet - Next Evidence Feat. Karl The Voice 4. Deep Batida (Abicah Soul Mix) - Anto Vitale 5. Gabrielle (Qualifide Remix) - Emkyu 6. Dreams Come True (Bopstar Vudoo Refix) - Alison David 7. Times (Manuel Tur's Ground Glass Reflex) - Langenberg 8. Star (Rocco Underground Mix) - Reel People Feat. Tony Momrelle 9. Uzongilinda (Infinite Boyz Deeper Mix) - Qness Feat. Malehloka 10. Secret In You - Mindlo & Essential-I 11. Complicated (DJ Christos Magic Session Mix) - Ralf…

• DJ PLASTIC - February 2010 HipHouse Classics Promo Mix (HTML)

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:43 am

  1. David Guetta & Estelle - One Love (Chuckie & Fatman Scoop Mix) 2. Timbaland & Magoo ft. Fatman Scoop - Drop (Ridalio 2010 Bootleg) 3. Major Lazer - Pon De Floor (Laidback Luke Remix) 4. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart (Savage Skulls Remix) 5. The Hours - See The Light (Calvin Harris Remix) 6. TV Rock Feat. Rudy - In The Air (Axwell Remix) 7. Sharooz - Adrenalize (Original Mix) *Sharooz - Adrenalize (Phonat Deconstructive Remix) 8. The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction (DiscoTech Remix) 9. Rihanna - Russian Roulette (Chew Fu Black Russian Club Mix) 10. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl (Diplo…

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  dmusic

• George Winston-Love Will Come: The Music of Vince Guaraldi Vol. 2

  4 Feb 2010 | 3:09 pm

• RG Royal Sound Orchestra Bring Back The Big Band Latin Sound With

  3 Feb 2010 | 6:16 am

• Actual Proof-Paradigm Shift Review

  2 Feb 2010 | 4:52 pm

• Connecting dmusic with Qui Tam Team

  1 Feb 2010 | 9:34 am

  Qui Tam Team needs your lyrics! We are going to post relevant songs in our blog, on our website, and the world wide web.

• Women mock the iPad, calling it iTampon

  29 Jan 2010 | 8:06 am

  Are there too many men in Apple's marketing department?

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  RouteNote Blog

• Hot Chip Discuss Song Writing and Building an Album

  Dashiel

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:27 am

  We blogged about the release of Hot Chip’s new album ‘One Life Stand’, which we thought was pretty cool, and now they’ve been interviewed on London’s X-FM discussing their development of the album and how they work together as a band: you can stream the interviews here, and stream the album here. Related Articles New Hot Chip Album, Tour – One Life Stand – January 28, 2010 Hot Chip Announce New Album – November 10, 2009 Muse: The Resistance – September 21, 2009 New Music On 6 Music with Jarvis – February 6, 2010 Radiohead’s New…

• Internet Music Radio Continues Strong Growth

  Dashiel

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:24 am

  Just as consumers are increasingly purchasing their music in digital form, from online music stores like iTunes, Amazon and eMusic (a trend digital music distributors like us rely on for the future of our business), radio audiences are moving online. A study published recently by Bridge Rating, company that: “provides guidance services to media companies and investment firms seeking immediate and timely behavioral data related to media use.” covering consumer use of satellite radio, Internet radio, MP3 players, Podcasting and mobile media consumption. They forecast that online…

• Lady Gaga To Play Arena Tour in North America and Europe

  Finchy

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:45 am

  Lady GaGa will play North American and European arenas this year and Live Nation Entertainment’s global touring division will take the reins as promoter/producer. Lady GaGa is set to begin a run of dates in the U.K. (promoted by AEG Live) on Feb. 18 at the MEN Arena in Manchester, followed by shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan, which are all almost sold out. According to sources, it is now expected that the artist will play arenas in Europe some time this spring, then North American arenas in the summer. Live Nation has previous run heavy international tours for both U2 and Madonna,…

• Slash and Win

  Dashiel

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:13 am

  We mentioned that Slash is involved with a competition over at Guitar Centre, in which you can win his participation in a 3 track EP. He’s also recorded a series of interviews for them, talking about song-writing, creating a distinctive style for your act, and some more technical, instrument related matters (they are a guitar shop, after all). Again, his may not be your preferred style (perhaps you can’t carry off a top hat), but success is difficult to ignore. Related Articles Get Slash To Play On Your Next Record – February 5, 2010 Win A Year’s Free Distribution With…

• EMI: The Worst Private Investment Ever?

  Dashiel

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:02 am

  Since 1st August 2007, when Terra Firma bought EMI for $8,000,000,000 with a 90% approval from it’s shareholders, the bottom line on EMI’s financial reports is set to show losses of more than $1.5 billion dollars, despite Terra Firma and its allies pumping in half a billion dollars worth of equity. EMI managed to meet the covenants imposed on it’s debt by Citibank in January, but is highly unlikely to do so in the coming quarter-year reports without further funding from Terra and Co. EMI’s earnings are equal to paying the interest on their loans ($215 million!),  but…

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  The HighLife

• VW Polo Confidence Singing Dog Commercial

  1 Feb 2010 | 4:02 pm

• Robot G.U.T.S. - What's Inside?

  1 Feb 2010 | 3:02 pm

• Ryan Durkin - Any Given Friday

  1 Feb 2010 | 2:02 pm

• How I Got Over

  30 Jan 2010 | 11:01 am

• The Slaughterhouse

  27 Jan 2010 | 1:01 pm

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  How To Practise

• Easy vs Hard

  Mike Saville

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:29 pm

  If you're having trouble with your practice just watch this. That practice problem is really not so big.

• Music Practice Links 8th Feb 2010

  Mike Saville

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:23 pm

  We want to help you practice better. Click here to receive regular advice or here for help on your current problems. It's been a while since I brought you any links to other sites. In that time there's been a lot going on in the world of music practice online. Here's a collection of links that I've found useful or interesting over the past few weeks. David Cutler runs the Savvy Musician blog which accompanies his book of the same name. A bit late for new year but always worth considering are his 23 Resolutions. I'll be pickiung up a copy of that back to review in due course so watch this…

• Simplification in action

  Mike Saville

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:44 am

  By using the simplification method you can learn tricky sections more quickly and easily. Here are a few bars of music: Looks quite tricky doesn't it? Wouldn't it be much easier to play this: That's what simplification does. With practice you'll be able to do it in your head. For now I'll take you through the steps. Read More . . .

• Essential Practice Facilities

  Mike Saville

  4 Feb 2010 | 5:41 am

  Photo courtesy of Redjar We want to help you practice better. Click here to receive regular advice or here for help on your current problems. I discussed in a previous post the components of the perfect practice space. Now I'll be the first to admit that my own practice space is not ideal - too cluttered with books, instruments, computers, desks etc etc. Whilst not perfect I do have many of the elements that enable me to be productive when I need to be. I touched briefly in the previous article on facilities. Here are a few essentials you should aim to have: Chair Don't just pick any old…

• Just start!

  Mike Saville

  2 Feb 2010 | 2:31 am

  54Laying out lots of goals, setting a schedule, deciding what to practice and thinking about your next exam/lesson/concert can all be quite daunting. Forget about those, instead set yourself the target of just starting to practice everyday. Don't worry about what you will practice just make a promise to yourself that you will at least start everyday - you never know where it will lead. . . .

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  Soundtrack Geek

• Soundtrack Review: The Road (2010)

  Jorn Tillnes

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm

  Movie Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the motion picture score The Road by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis. “It certainly does a number on me emotionally and intellectually” The world has ended… in America at least, as a man and his son walk the desolated wastelands looking for food and shelter. It’s another post-apocalyptic tale of hardship and the struggle to survive. Directed by John Hillcoat and starring Viggo Mortensen, Robert Duvall and Guy Pearce, it’s an interesting if very dark tale of what could happen. The story is based on the Pulitzer winning book The Road…

• Original Score Nominees for the 82nd Academy Awards

  Jorn Tillnes

  2 Feb 2010 | 9:27 pm

  One surprise at this year’s Oscar nominations for best score: The Hurt Locker by Marco Beltrami & Buck Sanders. The rest were no-brainers, although I wouldn’t mind seeing some more surprises. Here are the nominees in full: Music (Original Score) “Avatar” James Horner “Fantastic Mr. Fox” Alexandre Desplat “The Hurt Locker” Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders “Sherlock Holmes” Hans Zimmer “Up” Michael Giacchino Who is your favorite and why? Bookmark It

• Soundtrack Review: Armored (2010)

  Jorn Tillnes

  2 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm

  Movie Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the motion picture score Armored by John Murphy. “I’m on the fence here, but I’ll give Murphy the benefit of the doubt” Armored is a movie about a group of people who work for an armored truck company. There’s a new guard on the job and he’s got himself tangled in a real mess because a group of people at work want him to join them in stealing a truck containing $42 million. The plans goes bad pretty fast and soon it’s every man for himself. Directed by Nimród Antal and starring Matt Dillon, Jean Reno and Laurence…

• Soundtrack Geek January Summary

  Jorn Tillnes

  1 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm

  Welcome to the first of 12 summaries I plan to write in 2010. I thought it would be nice with a summary post of each month that has passed to celebrate what we love the most: film music. Soundtrack Geek isn’t just Soundtrack Geek anymore, we now have Soundtrack Fans and also Soundtrack Geek Game Music. In addition we are on Facebook, Twitter, Friendfeed and a lot more places, but this will not be a summary of everything, that would probably be a 10.000 word post and you wouldn’t want that, trust me. At Soundtrackgeek.com we had 7 reviews:Daybreakers by Christopher GordonThe Book…

• Up Wins Best Score at the Grammy Awards

  Jorn Tillnes

  31 Jan 2010 | 11:49 pm

  The unstoppable force that is UP won the Grammy Awards last night, who would have thought it? By the way, that was an attempt of irony. Michael Giacchino is three for three with already having won Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards earlier this year. Here are the nominees in full: * Up by Michael Giacchino* The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by Alexandre Desplat* Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by Nicholas Hooper* Milk by Danny Elfman* Star Trek by Michael Giacchino We congratulate Michael Giacchino yet again! Source: Grammy.com Bookmark It

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  Music2Work2

• Long Form Instrumental Music – Say what?

  Andrew

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:11 am

  So I’m taking a course at Berklee College of Music on Digital marketing and it’s been the best decision I’ve made since I got married.  Of the many aspects on the course, the one we are looking at right now is: “Who is the market for music2work2?” Unlike my fellow students who are marketing everything from start out rock bands to singer songwriters, club DJs and established music celebrities, music2work2 is less concerned with who you are and who you hang out with and more concerned with what you do. We know that having noise in the background helps improve…

• 22 tracks – Music Curators Extraordinaire

  Andrew

  5 Feb 2010 | 9:47 am

  As Charlotte and I expand our listening habits, it never ceases to amaze me just how much new music there is “out there,” and not just new music, but new and easy ways to listen to it.  This morning’s post is a little bit of cross pollination from Alex over on Kilted Chaos as he talks about Free Music Can Be The Greatest Marketing Tool You Have! I’m listening to a perfect track called Natural Tune by Efterklang – it’s laid back – chilled and perfect stuff to write this post to.  Oh and you can listen to it too – go to 22tracks and…

• The Things You Find In Your Tush

  Andrew

  4 Feb 2010 | 9:48 pm

  I just found an old development track from 2003 – for the last 18 months it’s been sitting in my iTunes library labeled as Tush by ZZ Top – along with 270 other tracks – thank you iDump! I remember working on this track – it was before I had begun to develop the idea of music2work2 and I was just busy at the keyboard; playing, writing, recording.  I wasn’t concerned with form – I was more interested in how I could write different tracks on top of the other and I would play for as long as possible to give myself enough “runway” to…

• Why Listening to Music Makes You Smarter

  Andrew

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:12 am

  I was going to be a doctor – just like my dad – but music kept getting in the way.  Whether it was zoning out to music instead of studying or bunking off school to hang out with Adrian who had the Yamaha QX1, the older I got the less interesting academics seemed and the more attractive music became. I lost interest completely in my last 2 years of school and ended up blowing my finals – instead of going to Edinburgh medical school I ended up studying Psychology at The Polytechnic of Central London – and even then I found the study of genetics, chemistry and…

• Julian Treasure & The Power of Sound (TED)

  Andrew

  2 Feb 2010 | 5:00 pm

  Have you ever had that experience where you decide you’re going to do something and then you suddenly start seeing this thing everywhere in your life?  I had decided to increase the number of posts on the blog about how music can affect you and I have a load of studies lined up to talk about – but before we get into any of them – check out this video from TED: The speaker, Julian Treasure has a blog based around his book: The Sound Business – and I just subscribed to his RSS feed – I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to say. I’ve been…

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  The Graham English Blog

• Knocked Out Loaded

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:59 am

  This word cloud comes from the Bob Dylan album, Knocked Out Loaded. It’s the top 100 words used throughout the album and set to the same colors as the album cover. Large version is here. The story: I regularly analyze Bob Dylan’s lyrics and thought it would be a cool exercise to see what words he uses most often. It helps to get in the mind of the writer. You can find them all here: Bob Dylan Word Clouds

• Empire Burlesque

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:47 am

  This word cloud comes from the Bob Dylan album, Empire Burlesque. It’s the top 100 words used throughout the album and set to the same colors as the album cover. Large version is here. The story: I regularly analyze Bob Dylan’s lyrics and thought it would be a cool exercise to see what words he uses most often. It helps to get in the mind of the writer. You can find them all here: Bob Dylan Word Clouds

• Infidels

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  7 Feb 2010 | 6:38 am

  This word cloud comes from the Bob Dylan album, Infidels. It’s the top 100 words used throughout the album and set to the same colors as the album cover. Large version is here. The story: I regularly analyze Bob Dylan’s lyrics and thought it would be a cool exercise to see what words he uses most often. It helps to get in the mind of the writer. You can find them all here: Bob Dylan Word Clouds

• Shot Of Love

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:38 am

  This word cloud comes from the Bob Dylan album, Shot Of Love. It’s the top 100 words used throughout the album and set to the same colors as the album cover. Large version is here. The story: I regularly analyze Bob Dylan’s lyrics and thought it would be a cool exercise to see what words he uses most often. It helps to get in the mind of the writer. You can find them all here: Bob Dylan Word Clouds

• Saved

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  5 Feb 2010 | 6:50 am

  This word cloud comes from the Bob Dylan album, Saved. It’s the top 100 words used throughout the album and set to the same colors as the album cover. Large version is here. The story: I regularly analyze Bob Dylan’s lyrics and thought it would be a cool exercise to see what words he uses most often. It helps to get in the mind of the writer. You can find them all here: Bob Dylan Word Clouds

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  Beat Lawrence

• Midlake short film directed by Jason Lee

  JL

  25 Jan 2010 | 11:22 am

  Denton, TX raised indie rockers Midlake’s latest album, The Courage of Others, doesn’t release until February 2, but to tide fans over, the band have been featured in a short film directed by My Name is Earl star Jason Lee. The follow-up to 2006’s stellar The Trials of Van Occupanther, the new album features 11 new tracks, including new single “Acts of Man.” The film will be available as a DVD with deluxe edition of The Courage of Others, along with a double LP, 45 rpm version of the record, and a 32 page book and a live CD. Midlake will be coming to the Jackpot in Lawrence, KS on…

• The National Confirm First Tour Dates of 2010

  JL

  25 Jan 2010 | 10:45 am

  The National have confirmed their first shows of the new decade. Highlights include their biggest headlining shows to date in NYC and London at Radio City Music Hall and Royal Albert Hall respectively, a performance with Pavement in Paris, and additional US dates on both coasts with more to be announced soon. Hopefully a gig in the KC area! The National U.S./Canada Tour: APR 22-23: Richmond, VA @ The National Theater MAY 6: London, England @ Royal Albert Hall MAY 7: Paris, France @ Le Zenith (w/Pavement) MAY 9: Berlin, Germany @ Astra MAY 22: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern MAY 23: San Diego,…

• MP3: The Editors Papillon-Japanese Popstars Remix

  JL

  19 Jan 2010 | 10:11 am

  To follow-up with the physical release of the new Editors album 'In This Light And On This Evening' today, January 19.  Here is a remix of the single 'Papillon' by the Northern Ireland crew, The Japanese Popstars.  You can buy the album on iTunes. Listen: Editors - Papillon (Japanese Popstars Remix) mp3

• Top Songs of 2009

  JL

  30 Dec 2009 | 5:37 pm

  Where did 2009 go?! Here are some of the songs out of 2009 that I enjoyed. In no particular order... Miike Snow - Animal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niKT-kJfUz4 Peter Bjorn & John - Living Thing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAN-tj3_l1Q Swell Season - Low Rising http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5KV1Lf2NkY Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness At one time I thought Day n' Nite, but heard this and changed my mind. Love the use of Ratatat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xzU9Qqdqww Band of Skulls - I Know What I Am http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EdTeQobZr8 Mayer Hawthorne - The Ills…

• New Music: The Watson Twins - U-N-Me

  JL

  30 Dec 2009 | 8:56 am

  The Watson Twins will release their sophomore album Talking To You, Talking To Me on Vanguard Records February 9, 2010. In June of 2009 Chandra and Leigh, along with producers J. Soda and Russell Pollard (of Everest), went to a remote cabin in the High Sierras near Yosemite to demo songs for the new album. What they captured there would be the backbone of Talking To You, Talking To Me. The songs were brought back to Los Angeles where a band of friends (including members of Everest and My Morning Jacket) came together to help record the album at Fairfax Recordings. Talking To You, Talking To…

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• Live: JD Rock Awards 2010

  Amit Gurbaxani

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:42 pm

  The JD Rock Awards 2010 ceremony was held at the Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai on Friday, February 5. We were there. So what was the most shocking moment of this year’s JD Rock Awards? If you’ve only heard about the gig and didn’t attend it, you’ll probably say it was Anushka Manchanda’s taking her shirt off and proceeding to sing the last song of Shkabang’s set in her bright blue bikini top. It was a bold move, but there were plenty of other WTF moments during the event. And none of them had to do with the awards. They, by and large, went to the most deserving of the nominees, and this…

• Watch: ‘Bandeh’ – Indian Ocean

  Arjun S Ravi

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:40 pm

  Indian Ocean played the final curated performance of Baajaa Gaajaa 2010 on Sunday, February 7. Their set was the highlight of the final day of the event, bringing to a close a remarkable musical experience. Following the loss of tabla player and vocalist Asheem Chakravarty, the band has been touring with two replacements. After watching the performance at the beautiful Ishanya amphitheatre, it is safe to say that the band still has it. The energy, the on-stage fooling around, and the distinct Indian Ocean charisma is still intact. The set included all the band’s biggest hits including…

• Pics: Baajaa Gaajaa Day Three

  Indiecision

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:09 pm

  There could be no more resounding a way to wrap up Baajaa Gaajaa 2010 than with a performance by one of the country’s top bands. Indian Ocean played a goosebump-inducing set at the Ishanya Mall amphitheatre bringing to a close a pretty educative musical experience. The final day of the three-day festival (check out pics from Day One and Day Two) saw performances by, among others, Ankur and The Ghalat Family, Kochi rock act Motherjane and closing act Indian Ocean. Ankur Tewari’s band played a short evening set on the Open Stage 2, and Motherjane and Indian Ocean played a packed…

• Pics: Baajaa Gaajaa Day Two

  Indiecision

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:18 am

  Folk music formed the focus of day two. Swarathma, who  performed a set of mainly new material, drew the largest crowd for a gig on one of the open stages. The ghodi may have been officially retired but she returned in the form of colourful masks, the newest piece of Swarathma merchandise on the block. They jammed with a member of the Rajasthani percussion ensemble who performed before them. The group were described to us the “Rajasthani folk music equivalent of  drum n’ bass”. The big gig of the night was a battle of the bands, between Bengali singer Lopamudra Mitra,…

• Watch: ‘Groovy Sense Of Timing’ – STR

  Arjun S Ravi

  7 Feb 2010 | 3:33 am

  Something Relevant played an Open Stage at Baajaa Gaajaa on Friday, February 5. The festival sees artists of various genres performing on two open stages and Mumbai’s STR played an evening set on Stage 2 following a bansuri performance by Nityanand Haldipur and Jayesh Rege. ‘Groovy Sense Of Timing’ is a new song by the band (not on their album Feels Good To Be Live). Falling somewhere between Dave Mathews Band and early Michael Jackson, the song is reminiscent of the band’s early work (circa 2004-05), only more honed by their experience of over nearly a decade playing…

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  Suite 101: Music

• Classical Music Quiz

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:29 am

  A chance to try out one's knowledge of classical composers trivia and/or real facts about the world's great musicians. Top score is ten, genius level.

• Review: David Byrne, Stories in High Fidelity

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:25 am

  New York City's reading and music series, Stories in High Fidelity, is back with David Byrne, Alan Light, Jason Gordon, Dan Kennedy, EchoEcho, and Nicole Atkins.

• Florence or Dizzee: Who made the best Album?

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:06 am

  This years shortlisted best British Albums, as sponsored by Mastercard, all succeed in bridging the gap between achingly cool and commercially succesful.

• BET Honors Whitney Houston

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:28 pm

  The 2010 BET Honors were held in January of this year in the nation's capitol. Among the honorees was the fabulous Ms. Whitney Houston.

• Classic Rock Love Songs for Valentine's Day

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:58 pm

  Classic rock songs can offer just the right mood for a romantic Valentine's Day.

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  False North

• I Want You to Know – Live from the Belfast Guitar Emporium

  Bill Coleman

  13 Jan 2010 | 3:03 pm

  Just because it’s the new year I said, what the hey… here’s another mp3 for you to get your chops into…

• Merry Christmas Everybody – free MP3.

  Bill Coleman

  21 Dec 2009 | 1:02 pm

  Here’s a little Christmas present for you all. This is just a short message to give you all a little mp3 Christmas present and to wish you all a Merry, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year – all the best in 2010! I played a few songs on the very first Alison Curtis ‘Christmas Party’ show on Today FM last week – we all had a blast – and here’s a seasonal mp3 to give you a taste of how the whole thing went: Link: I Believe in Father Christmas by Greg Lake I took this from the stream, so the quality isn’t great, but I might have it pristine for…

• What Christmas song should I play?

  Bill Coleman

  8 Dec 2009 | 4:32 am

  Right, here’s the schtory. Today FM are great in fairness to them.  They had ‘Breakdown’ as the song of the week on the Ian Dempsey show the end of November and now meself and herself are heading in the Alison Curtis ‘Christmas Special’ show* the 17th December. She’s doing the mince pies etc (herself is, like, not Alison), and I’m doing the tunes.  There will be a small studio audience and Christmas cheer will no doubt abound. Go Christmas!  Yeah! *I was hoping they’d call it something funky, like ‘Alison & Eds Happy Christmas…

• I meet the Material Girl. Metaphorically. In the minds of some crazy people…

  Bill Coleman

  25 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pm

  Howdy one and all – hope you’re all keeping well? All good here with the Billy Coleman experience, I’m busy dusting off various pieces of equipment that haven’t seen much use in the last few months, but pretty soon, I’m going to be back making some new tunes. Oh yes. And I’m looking forward to it too… In the meantime, things have been fairly slathered with graaaavy in a pretty good way with the new ep and ‘Welcome to the Breakdown’. I’m doing another few radio things over the next few weeks, but it seemed to react well to being Ian…

• Thank You Radiopersons !

  Bill Coleman

  12 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am

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

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  360 Degree Music

• Reader’s Wives # 62 – Nibbins Part 2

  360dgm

  5 Feb 2010 | 10:05 am

  More from our Illustrious Leader’s Loose Leafs… Often I think about both Brave New World and 1984. It’s quite amazing how most of what those two books predicted has come to pass, not explicitly, but implicitly. For example, 1984 shows us a government reinventing history every few hours, but that isn’t necessary: the media is bombarding us with so much information at such a high rate that things fade quickly. Doublethink is unnecessary when thinking is a rare commodity, and History is obsolete. Brave New World presented a future in which most of the people are controlled through drugs,…

• Trigger/Blink – Gaoler’s Daughter

  360dgm

  30 Jan 2010 | 6:52 am

  HOLA This week has been a good week in the world of the Gaoler’s. We recently played at the Gala for the film ‘A bit of Tom Jones‘ on behalf of Get Tested (Hepatitis C charity). A bit surreal to say the least, but it turned out OK. Amy Studt was on just before and she was great, although the P.A wasn’t really as loud as it should have been for her. Twas good to see the Who’s Jack girls (Lu and Laura) again. I spotted the big bald guy from the post office adverts, Denise Welch and Doctor Sanchez (a.k.a Matt Berry, a.ka. best voice in the world) from Garth Marenghi’s Dark place.

• Roll up roll for La Roux…

  360dgm

  25 Jan 2010 | 3:57 am

  Last week I saw the La Roux and Noisettes CD’s racked up in Sainsbury’s for £3 each. I find this amazing. Really. If anyone doubts the mess the record business is in just think about that for a moment. 3 of your British pounds! I make no comment about the quality of these artists or their individual merits, but for sure they’ll have had much major label moolah pumped into them, and there they are, in amongst the nappies, coffee and cigarettes, but far cheaper than any of these products. Once upon at time there lived an executive who decided that the company needed to generate more…

• Richard Fondue

  360dgm

  19 Jan 2010 | 1:51 pm

  Bonjour, Our gig for Stroll On at The Old Queen’s head went well the other day. It’s not my favourite venue to play though; I don’t believe in having Chesterfields in a venue, because if people are as lazy as I know I am, they will sit on them. And they did, mainly. But we got a good reception and there was a fair sized crowd in there, so all in all a good night. Thanks to the guys from Dartford and the French girls (Pia, Julie etc..) who came, sorry we couldn’t chat afterwards, as well all had early trains to catch. Sunday service is rubbb… If you read this blog often you’ll know…

• Tracks Of 2009

  360dgm

  18 Jan 2010 | 9:44 am

  1    THE LEISURE SOCIETY – A Short Weekend Begins With Longing 2    WILCO – You Never Know 3    PETER HOLSAPPLE & CHRIS STAMEY – My Friend The Sun 4    JAMIE T  - Sticks ‘N’ Stones 5    AMAZING BABY – The Narwahl 6    EELS – All The Beautiful Things 7    GRIZZLY BEAR – Two Weeks 8    WHITE DENIM – Paint Yourself 9    KASABIAN – Where Did All The Love Go 10   LOCAL NATIVES – Wide Eyes 11   ANIMAL COLLECTIVE – Summertime Clothes 12   MARSHALL CRENSHAW – Passing Through 13   REVEREND…

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  Bold As Love

• Q&A with The Bots

  Rob Fields

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:06 am

  The Bots: Anaiah (l) and Mikaiah LeiPhoto credit: Walter Einenkel, courtesy of Vital Records An edited version of this ran on Converse.com on January 15.  Here’s the full version of my conversation with Mikaiah and Anaiah Lei, better known as The Bots.Have you heard of The Bots?  If not, then meet Mikaiah and Anaiah Lei--16 and 13 years old, respectively--two brothers from Glendale, California who are causing quite a buzz with their debut album, “Self-Titled Album”.  Their sound reflects influences as diverse as Punk, Ska, Rock and Reggae.How did you two get your start…

• VIDEO: The 54 -- "Domination"

  Rob Fields

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:22 am

  Been aware of these guys for a minute, but just discovered this video.  Haven't heard their album yet, but this morning got a tweet from fam in ATL (thanks Gudrun!) that the band's live show kills.  By the looks of this video, it looks like these guys can show and prove. From what I see on their MySpace page, it looks like they'll be at SXSW.  In the meantime, I'm sure our ATL contributor Dom Brady has them in his sights for an interview in the near future. Additional link: The 54 on Myspace Do you like what you've seen on this blog over the last three…

• REDUX: Help me get to SXSW

  Rob Fields

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:29 am

  You may recall a few weeks ago that I announced that I'd been asked to conduct a live interview with legendary Detroit punk band Death at this year's upcoming SXSW Music Festival.  The interview will take place on Saturday, March 20 at 2pm, so for those of you who'll be in Austin, please mark your calendars.  It's a huge honor and I'm thrilled to do so.All that said, I'm trying to figure out ways to cover expenses to get down there.  Therefore, I'm asking you, the readers and the community to help me out.  If you've found the work…

• I have no right to be mad at the Grammys and neither do you.

  Rob Fields

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:49 am

    I realized that I really have no right to be mad at The Grammys.Yeah, I was one of those salty folks on Twitter who took potshots at the awards ceremony this past Sunday.  And yes, the Michael Jackson tribute seemed a little half-hearted; the Jamie Foxx/T-Pain performance was just shy of embarrassing; and India.Arie won an Urban/Alternative Grammy for a tired remake.I gotta let all that go. I’m reminded that the Grammys are “the music industry’s biggest night” and a time for the industry to celebrate itself.  This was not the People’s Choice Awards.  This…

• LISTENING POST: SociaLybrium -- "Another Day"

  Rob Fields

  3 Feb 2010 | 2:14 pm

  SociaLyrbium (l to r): Blackbyrd McKnight, Bernie Worrell, JT Lewis, Melvin Gibbs Four badasses get together and make the magic look easy.  SociaLybrium is  Blackbyrd McKnight, Bernie Worrell, Melvin Gibbs and JT Lewis.  If you're not familiar with them, then check them out here and see the who's who list of folks they've worked with: P-Funk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rollins Band, Herbie Hancock, Sting.  There's a lot of good stuff on their recently released album, "For You/For Us/For All", but this is one of my favorite tracks.  Blackbyrd…

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  Addicted to Vinyl

• Contest: Win a copy of the new Plimsouls live CD!

  Matt Wardlaw

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:34 am

  In early January, I shared details and an MP3 from Live! Beg, Borrow & Steal, the forthcoming live album from The Plimsouls which will be released on vinyl and CD on February 23rd.  The fine folks at Alive Records have given me an extra copy of the CD version of this title, which I'm happy to offer up as a giveaway for one lucky ATV reader. Recorded on Halloween night in 1981, it's certainly a nice time warp that sounds pretty good for the time period.  As any good live release should hope to accomplish, Live! Beg, Borrow & Steal puts you right in the crowd for a dirty rock and roll…

• Good Listening: Bad English in Allentown, October ‘89

  Matt Wardlaw

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:03 am

  "When I See You Smile" was one of those songs that I heard on the radio quite a few times, before I actually knew anything about the band behind the song.  Bad English was the band, a supergroup of sorts featuring vocalist John Waite, former Journey members Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, bass player Ricky Phillips and drummer Deen Castronovo.  The legend behind the band name finds the members of Bad English playing pool.  John Waite misses a shot, and Jonathan Cain comments on how bad his "english" is, a reference to the spin of the cue ball.  Oh, you wacky pool players and your inside…

• Where all the white women at? The women of TRBX.

  Mel

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:18 pm

  White or not, there is a deficiency of women artists on the rock boat. I'm not looking for the next Lilith Fair on water, as I'm only half gay and then I would complain about penises, but seriously, how awesome would THAT cruise be? Moving on, I think the boat could use a little more estrogen. Ahem, of legal drinking age. All that not intended to be said out loud, the women included in this year's TRBX music festival were nothing short of amazing. The Bridges were instantly one of my faves upon listening to TRBX sample CD. Matt informed me they opened up for the one-and-only Susanna Hoffs and…

• Don’t You Forget About Me

  Matt Wardlaw

  4 Feb 2010 | 8:05 pm

  Good news for '80s film buffs who have a Netflix account:  You can stream  Don't You Forget About Me, the documentary about filmmaker John Hughes that at the moment remains unreleased in the U.S. (it's available for sale in Canada), via Netflix's Watch Instantly service.  The doc is really well done, and it's a nice quick watch with a running time of 74 minutes.  As big of a geek as I am about all of the films that Hughes did, there were a few things that even I didn't know.  Highly recommended.

• Cruisin’ for Leah…

  Matt Wardlaw

  4 Feb 2010 | 5:13 pm

  Donnie Iris fans (c'mon, you know the song) will be delighted to read this week's Scene Magazine cover story, a profile of Mark Avsec, longtime songwriter/producer/member of Donnie Iris and the Cruisers.  ATV pal D.X. Ferris takes music fans under the hood for an interesting overview of Avsec's career - from the very beginning to current events - Avsec has a song on the expanded reissue of Santana's blockbuster Supernatural CD.  The interview features conversations with Avsec, Iris and all of the related players, making it a must read for fans, and anyone who's ever been curious to know a…

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  MBV

• MP3: Archie Bronson Outfit – “Shark’s Tooth”

  Ryan Catbird

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:13 am

  Archie Bronson Outfit – “Shark’s Tooth”The first single (out 2/22) from the band’s long-awaited new full-length, Coconut, due out 3/1 from Domino. (via)

• Eddy Current Suppression Ring – “Rush To Relax”

  Ryan Catbird

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:16 am

  Eddy Current Suppression Ring – Rush To Relax Out 3/16 on Goner

• New (!) Joanna Newsom, “Kingfisher” (from “Have One On Me”)

  Ryan Catbird

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:05 am

  Drag City has posted yet another new track from Joanna Newsom’s forthcoming Have One On Me– go to DragCity.Com to hear “Kingfisher”

• New Apollo Ghosts MP3, “Library Card Amulet” (& 7-Inch)

  Ryan Catbird

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:58 am

  Apollo Ghosts – “Library Card Amulet” Aching for new Apollo Ghosts material, I think I’m finally going to get some relief. The band has a brand new 7-inch out on Geographing Records later this month; it’s a split with Vancouver’s Role Mach, and you can get it through the Geographing Records Myspace. That should get me through the next two months, while waiting for AG’s new LP, Mount Benson, which is due out in early April. Stay tuned to the Apollo Ghosts Myspace for updates, and for god’s sake, help them book their tour for July/Aug…

• New Releases Of Note, 02/09/10

  Ryan Catbird

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am

  Ben + Vesper – LuvInIdleness Blessure Grave – Judged By Twelve, Carried By Six (Digital) Buzzcocks – Remasters Gil Scott-Heron – I’m New Here Hot Chip – One Life Stand Pantha Du Prince – Black Noise MP3: Pantha Du Prince – “The Splendour” Phantogram – Eyelid Movies MP3: Phantogram – “When I’m Small” Screaming Females – Singles V/A – Rough Trade Shops’ Counter Culture 2009 Yeasayer – Odd Blood MP3: Yeasayer – “O.N.E.” You Say Party We Say Die – XXXX Vinyl /…

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  Music Producers Forum

• Tips for the Mix to the Master

  jomar

  3 Feb 2010 | 1:18 am

  The mastering process (As covered in Mastering Explained) identifies how mastering is a separate finishing process in finalizing your production. Music Producers Forum resident mastering expert,  Grammy Nominated Adrian Carr follows up Mastering Explained with his tips in preparing your song for the mastering process. There’s three parts in the sound production process when you’re making [...]

• From the Internet to Abbey Road – Panic at the Disco

  jomar

  30 Jan 2010 | 8:52 pm

  Whilst having a rare moment watching television, I came across a documentary shot in the legendary Abbey Road studios (Yes, place that the band from Liverpool recorded many a hit) where the band Grammy nominated Panic at the Disco had a chance to play some of their songs live in this historic studio. It [...]

• Mastering Music – Explained

  jomar

  21 Jan 2010 | 7:20 pm

  A part of the music production process that is often overlooked is mastering. On the Music Producer’s Forum Linkedin discussion board, one of our members Grammy nominated Adrian Carr of ACMastering posted a discussion on this Topic.  His words, explain nicely to us, what is normally a mystery, and a part of the process often [...]

• Jimmy Page II – Les Paul announced by the Gibson Custom Shop

  jomar

  17 Jan 2010 | 4:58 am

  Its not that long ago (Sept 2009) that I commissioned a review of the Jimmy Page Les Paul for the CCEMagazine. Vintage guitar historian Laurie Sellers gave us a review of one of his favorites, the Jimmy Page Les Paul from 1995. (Click here to read this story). Now at the beginning of 2010, it’s [...]

• 2010 NAMM Show Opens in Anaheim

  jomar

  14 Jan 2010 | 5:45 am

  New Decade Brings Hope and Optimism to Industry Professionals Heading to Annual Music Instrument and Products Trade Show ANAHEIM, Calif., January 14, 2010— The NAMM Show, the longest-running trade show in the United States, opened today welcoming thousands of musical instrument and products retailers and manufacturers from around the world. While the majority of industry professionals [...]

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  Rivmixx.com

• Noel Fielding In New Kasabian Video - 'Vlad The Impaler' Video Released

  RIVMIXX

    The Brit award nominated UK rockers, Kasabian, have unleashed the video for 'Vlad The Impaler' featuring Noel Fielding.The single, due for release on February 15, is taken from their number one album 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' and is already A list property across the radio waves. For those that didn't make the band's massive London show - or indeed their Dublin one - the appearance of the Mighty Boosh master mind may be a surprise. Those that did however, woread more...

• R Kelly Makes A Video - No, Not Like That! R Kelly Has 15 More Episodes Of 'Trapped In The Closet' Ready....

  RIVMIXX

    R Kelly has already written another 15 chapters for his bizarre 'Trapped In The Closet' 'hip hopera' series. They're there, ready to go, he just wants to know if the fans want it - so he's made a video to ask you.So far we've been treated to 22 chapters of the mind bending musical episodes, could we really handle more? R Kelly asks:"A question has been going on back and forth in my mind because I've been hearing a lot of people talk about Trapped in the Closet. A lot read more...

• DAB For Student Radio? - Implications Of Digital Switchover On Student Radio

  RIVMIXX

    The Student Radio Association has joined the debate on those previously reported proposals to start switching off a bulk of the AM and FM radio network in 2015, forcing everyone to start tuning into the digital audio broadcasting network.While a 2015 switchover is supported by government, the BBC and the big commercial radio firms, smaller players argue radio listeners won't be ready for the switch in five years time, that the DAB network won't be extensive enough toread more...

• Professor Green Tickets Up For Grabs - Pro Green Live At The Jazz Cafe Tonight

  RIVMIXX

    North London's Jazz Cafe is tonight's home to the HMV Next Best Thing events that are springing up all over the city. This evening's show will see Professor Green, Mini Viva, Girls Can't Catch and Eliza Dolittle taking control. And, Pro Green's people have two tickets to give away.To win tickets to tonight's events clickread more...

• Glastonbury Festival Flags Are Staying - Online Vote Says Yes To Flags At Glastonbury 2010

  RIVMIXX

  Following Download Festival banning flags in '09, Glastonbury organisers have asked its punters whether a similar ban should come in for the world famous Pyramid Stage this year. The vote, which was hosted on their official Glastonbury Festival website, has come back with 55% of festival goers wanting to keep the flag tradition.Although the poll was only beiread more...

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  JamsBio Magazine

• Kind of Bloop: An 8 Bit Tribute to Miles Davis

  Rick Sawyer

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:38 am

  The album has become such an emblem for a specific moment in jazz that it came as little surprise when we learned that an NYU music professor recorded an album of reggae covers back in 1981. Somewhat more surprising, however, was last year's Kind of Bloop: An 8 Bit Tribute to Miles Davis

• Peter Gabriel: Scratch My Back

  JBev

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:53 am

  On Scratch My Back, his first album in 8 years, Peter Gabriel aims to shed light on outstanding songs from both rock warhorses (Paul Simon, David Bowie, Neil Young) and from an alternative lineup that reads like a college radio programmer’s wet dream (Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Magnetic Fields).

• Los Campesinos! Romance is Boring

  JBev

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:27 pm

  Never has an album title been more misleading than that of the third full-length in just three years from the Welsh band Los Campesinos! Even though lead singer Gareth Campesinos! may claim that Romance Is Boring, he then goes on, at staggering length and detail, about romance, and he makes it sound like the most exciting thing on earth.

• The Coldplay of the Supermarket and Other Nutritional Ninnies

  Mark Peters

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:41 am

  I don’t know much about Coldplay, but I know enough to know that my street cred—already rating -43 mega-fonzies—could be squandered completely by admitting I like them.

• OK Go: Of the Blue Colour of the Sky

  Dryw Keltz

  2 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  At times Of the Blue Colour of the Sky sounds more like a Prince album than anything OK Go has done in the past, and it’s quite an obvious attempt to shake free from their power-pop roots. The band retains their trademark energy though, it’s just directed in a different way musically.

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  Missed Music

• Alternately ripping and melodic metal from Across the Sun

  missedmusic

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:15 pm

  That's good enough for me. As you regular readers know, I like my metal with a little bit of melody. Across the Sun rip and howl when they want to, but not because they have to. I respect that. Check out my review on AltSounds: http://hangout.altsounds.com/reviews/114732-across-the-sun-pestilence-and-rapture-ep.html

• The Friday mix: more deep cuts from classic artists

  missedmusic

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:40 pm

  Little known classic rock. Today I am returning to the theme from a couple weeks ago of some more obscure tunes from very famous classic artists. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised to find gems like these on classic albums. Radio, being radio, doesn’t usually do a lot of mining for deeper cuts. I hope you like these and I would be delighted to look for your suggestions for songs by any of these artists I may have missed. Dr. John – I Walk on Guilded Splinters This is a such a strange, oozy song. I love the work by the background singers. The only thing I can’t figure out is why you…

• Appealing experimental pop from Gravity Wave

  missedmusic

  4 Feb 2010 | 9:04 am

  ...or maybe U2 meets Tiny Tim. Oingo Boingo meets Battles. Or maybe Blur meets Ween. If that means anything to you, you have a sense of how interesting this project is. You can read my entire review on AltSounds: http://hangout.altsounds.com/reviews/114663-gravity-wave-gambol-album.html

• Dark and powerful hard rock / metal from A Perfect Circle

  missedmusic

  2 Feb 2010 | 2:56 pm

  Maynard James Keenan is a busy fellow. You probably know him best from his multi-platinum rock band, Tool. Songs like ‘Schism’ and ‘Vicarious’ are deep, heavy, and flat out fantastic. Keenan takes just enough from math rock to keep his songs interesting without losing the thumping feet of his listeners. Tool is my wife’s favorite band, and pretty high on my list. I saw Tool at Bonnaroo in 2007 and it was a highlight of that week. Here is a bad video of Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) playing with Tool that night. Keenan has a solo project called Puscifer, which…

• Catchy oddball pop from Jookabox

  missedmusic

  28 Jan 2010 | 3:52 pm

  You may have heard the two prior releases by Indianapolis, IN native David Adamson’s project, Grampall Jookabox. They have shortened their name to Jookabox for their third release, “Dead Zone Boys.” Already known for blending an eclectic mix of styles with imaginative beats and vocal stylings, Jookabox continues to plunge ahead into strange but appealing territory. Straight up pop with a twist. “Dead Zone Boys” opens with ‘Phantom Don’t Go,’ which is my favorite track on the disc. Thundering drums, odd, warbling keyboards, and a hint of Middle Eastern Qawwali vocals back…

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  NoiseAddicts

• Karaoke Killings: The “My Way” Murders

  heather

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:52 am

  Who would have thought bad singing could get you killed? Apparently, in the Philippines, it can: according to the New York Times, at least six karaoke singers in the past ten years have been slain during renditions of Frank Sinatra’s 1969 classic “My Way”. Exactly why that song in particular provokes such a violent reaction is not [...]

• Apple iPad – Can it replace your mp3 player?

  heather

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:59 am

  Last week saw the official unveiling of the iPad, the latest addition to Apple’s hipster-friendly stable of multimedia devices. Among other things, the ‘Pad [which resembles an oversized iPod Touch and has been the subject of countless puerile Twitter jokes due to its name] features an iPod application, through which music can be played in [...]

• 10 Most Memorable Grammy Moments

  heather

  2 Feb 2010 | 9:38 pm

  In honour of Monday’s Grammy Awards, here’s a list of ten of the most memorable Grammy moments in recent years. For the most established awards night in popular music, the Grammys are pretty light on shock value compared to, say, the VMAs [the younger, flashier Prince Harry to the Grammys’ sedate Prince William], but – [...]

• Mysterious Music Video iamamiwhoami

  heather

  31 Jan 2010 | 8:35 pm

  On December 4, 2009, a user going by the name “iamamiwhoami” uploaded a video to YouTube. The video featured images of trees with writhing limbs, a metallic-skinned woman in the foetal position in what appears to represent the womb, and – most disturbingly – a goat giving birth; its soundtrack was a haunting trip-hop piece, [...]

• The Best Soundtracks of the Decade

  heather

  27 Jan 2010 | 8:49 pm

  In honour of awards season, here is a list of my favourite soundtracks of the last decade. Eight of these are from films, but two are mixes from two of the decade’s biggest television shows; no matter what you might think of the shows themselves, both were responsible for introducing several previously unknown artists to [...]

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  80's Music

• Business As Usual Indeed - Men at Work Plagiarism Lawsuit Decision Further Sours Tarnished Music Industry

  6 Feb 2010 | 2:55 pm

  After last week's court decision regarding an odd music publishing plagiarism case, the short-lived but potent Australian new wave band Men at Work now faces the very real prospect of financial sanctions stemming from the now-successful copyright infringement case against them. I've written about this issue before and hoped - like many other '80s music fans, I'm sure - that I wouldn't have to revisit the matter. Alas, here we are, seemingly right back where we started. Publisher Larrikin Music has accused the band of lifting the melody of "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree" - an old girls'…

• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Ambrosia's "Ready"

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:51 am

  While certainly soft rock/progressive rock band Ambrosia could never be accused of producing one of pop's most heterosexually themed album covers in 1980's One Eighty (umm... just look at it for a moment), the group can stake a legitimate claim as one of music's most interesting hybrids of guitar-based hard rock and the two aforementioned styles. Fans of the band's earliest mid-'70s offerings - built often on symphonic complexity and a bit of a renegade spirit - have probably always balked at Ambrosia's smooth yacht rock that ruled the charts beginning with 1978's "How Much I Feel." Still,…

• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Linda Ronstadt's "How Do I Make You"

  27 Jan 2010 | 3:28 pm

  I was too young to appreciate Linda Ronstadt as the bona fide, girl-next-door sex symbol she was throughout the '70s, but that fact didn't prevent me from experiencing a surprisingly strong level of mesmerism last night while exploring some old photos of the artist online. Of course, not only was Ronstadt one of the most beautiful female celebrities on the planet during the prime years of her career; she was and remains one of pop/rock's finest interpretive singers as well. Still, forgive me if I'm still temporarily stuck on her special brand of gorgeous. OK, I think I'm done now; let's focus…

• Late INXS Frontman Michael Hutchence Would Have Been 50 Today... Heavy Sigh

  22 Jan 2010 | 12:27 pm

  Don't let this make you feel too much older than you probably already feel, but today would have been original INXS frontman Michael Hutchence's 50th birthday. The photogenic performer probably would have greeted the milestone gracefully based on his stylish ability both to define and buck '80s trends. Still, Hutchence's 1997 death remains one of the most stinging '80s music losses of all time, as a 15-years-plus career as a rock star seemed like only the beginning for the talented singer. Despite the still-hovering cloud of his early death, Hutchence's surviving bandmates have released…

• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - the Moody Blues' "The Voice"

  20 Jan 2010 | 3:23 pm

  Purists undoubtedly point to late-'60s and early-'70s classics like "Tuesday Afternoon" and "Question" as the finest tunes ever recorded by sophisticated classic rock outfit the Moody Blues. And with very good reason. But when it comes to the Moodies' more outwardly commercial pop of the '80s, there simply is no greater specimen than 1981's exhilarating, irresistibly melodic "The Voice." Fitting comfortably amidst the synth-heavy new wave sounds characteristic of the time, this track richly deserved hit status no matter what year featured it. Unfortunately, the band's native U.K. completely…

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• Pitchfork Music Festival Announces First Slate of Bands

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Pavement, Modest Mouse, and LCD Soundsystem will be the headlining acts at this year's Pitchfork Music Festival. Staged over the weekend of July 16-18 at Union Park in Chicago, the outdoor-summer-rock-festival arm of the Pitchfork empire will again showcase an eclectic group of 'fork-endorsed acts. Also announced as performing, thus far are: St. Vincent, Lightning Bolt, Cass McCombs, Sleigh Bells, and Here We Go Magic, with many, many more acts to be unveiled between now and July.Pitchfork Music Festival Announces First Slate of Bands originally appeared on About.com Alternative Music on…

• Introducing: Magic Kids

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Name: Magic Kids From: Memphis, Tennessee Story: For these young kids, old is the new new Sound: Beach Boys by way of the Langley Schools Music Project In 2009, a troupe of Tennessean teenagers named Magic Kids dished up one of the year's best pop-songs. Channeling the Beach Boys by way of the Langley Schools Music Project, "Hey Boy" delivered 135 seconds of pure pop bliss: cascading vocal harmonies, Spector-esque wall-of-sound production, tinkling xylophone, blasting saxophone, and sweeping string parts. Proving they weren't just one-jam wonders, Magic Kids threw out another couple of killer…

• From the Vaults Friday: The 13th Floor Elevators, The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1966)

  5 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  The Year: 1966 The Album: The 13th Floor Elevators, The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators Who It Influenced: Television, Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Spacemen 3, the Butthole Surfers, Black Lips Anti- Records —home of old renegades like Tom Waits, Nick Cave, and Os Mutantes&mdash announced last week they'd be releasing Roky Erickson's first album of new material in 15 years. Due out April 20, True Love Cast Out All Evil finds Erickson working with members of Okkervil River, and finds one of the legendary voices of underground music back. The world was first…

• Sleigh Bells Unveil First-Ever Tour Dates

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  You asked for it, now here they are. Noisy New Yorker pop duo Sleigh Bells are finally taking their act beyond the five boroughs. Currently in the studio working on their debut LP, Sleigh Bells are finally capitalizing on all their good, good buzz —the kind that made them one of my 10 Bands to Watch in 2010— and heading on tour. First, they'll spend six Eastern seaboard shows supporting dancefloor-crushing Diplo/Switch collaboration Major Lazer, then crash the Coachella party, before, finally, heading out on the road with Yeasayer for a month. Ring Them Bells: March 28: Atlanta,…

• Owen Pallett Takes Heartland on Unending Tour

  3 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Owen Pallett, the Canadian violinst-turned-ambitious-songsmith who for the '00s recorded as Final Fantasy, has just issued his first album under his own name. It's called Heartland, it was made with Pallett commanding a Czech orchestra, and it tells a sustained narrative story of a farmer named Lewis, dwelling in a fantasy realm called Spectrum, and his relationship with an omniscient God-figure named Owen. I spoke to Pallett about Heartland the other week; about the burden of the concept album, about the state of Canadian rock, about Destroyer lyrics. Pallett was on his cellphone, in a taxi…

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  zed equals zee

• Why do we love the songs that we love?

  debcha

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:12 am

  I love the movie Zero Effect. I’d recommend it to you, but I’m not sure you’d like it. It’s not the best movie out there, but something about it just speaks to me.  It’s my favourite example of how my regard for something has both a component that is a recognition of technical proficiency (how good something is—in the case of Zero Effect, Jake Kasdan’s debut feature film, decent but not amazing) and a component that’s just, well, how much I like it. I thought of this film recently as I got sucked into the exercise of creating  a list of my…

• Crowdsourcing the “I Hate [City]” playlist

  debcha

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:39 am

  Despite being dedicated urban dwellers, a couple of my friends and I started talking about songs that express an antipathy toward cities; in particular, songs that expressed a dislike for a specific city. We have a starter set (see below), but I thought I’d crowdsource it a bit – can you think of songs that fit the description? Suggestions in the comments, please! EDIT: Quinn adds: “Bonus points for songs that hate on SF!” MP3: (Winnipeg) The Weakerthans – One Great City! [buy] MP3: (New York) LCD Soundsystem – New York, I Love You But You’re Bringing…

• Music Hack Day, the Stockholm edition

  debcha

  31 Jan 2010 | 2:15 pm

  This weekend was Music Hack Day Stockholm (you may recall posts about the Music Hack Day in Boston a few months ago), and I spent far too much of my weekend following the events via their live feed – a little glimpse into the future of  how we interact with music.  I think my takeaway for the weekend was twofold: i) damn it, I really wish I wasn’t a mediocre coder and ii) Can we hurry up and have Spotify in the US already? Some fave hacks out of the weekend (you can see a full list here): HacKey: Matt Ogle’s lovely hack takes your Last.fm listening history and generates a…

• Music, culture and tech roundup

  debcha

  18 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am

  Fun stuff from around the web: Konks release vinyl + circuitry: Possibly the coolest answer ever to the ‘why should I pay for a physical version of music?’ Boston band The Konks released their new vinyl 7″, “Nerves,” in a limited edition of 500 that comes with an electronic music device built into the cover of the LP. Says Bob Konk, “…you can touch the letters of our logo and the board makes a bunch of squeaks and squawks that sound kinda like a theremin. It has an on board speaker as well as an output jack so you can plug it into an amp to annoy the…

• Live music venues and demographics

  debcha

  7 Jan 2010 | 8:50 am

  Much has been made of the future of music being in live experiences, rather than in CD sales. But as someone who sees a lot of live shows, I can’t help but ask, ‘Where are the fans?’ It’s pretty clear that the slice of fans who regularly go to indie rock (for lack of a better term) shows is startlingly limited: largely in their 20s, more male than female and, even in a city as diverse as Cambridge, predominantly white. Leaving aside this last point—although it certainly seems like there’s a pattern—it’s pretty clear that age (and, to a lesser extent,…

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  eleetmusic - Direction in music, marketing and business

• Virgin Top Bloggers: Jet Horns

  Kevin English

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am

  I can't wait for the snowy season to end. It's not that I'm ungreatful for the cold weather, but I've long discovered that making snow angels aren't as amusing as they used to be. Instead I find myself indoors, scouring of the monds of new music on Fairtilizer, praying for that one lonely track to ignite my internal flames. [Not like that. Get your mind out of the gutter]

• How The World Discovers New Music

  Kevin English

  16 Jan 2010 | 10:11 am

  The days of walking into Wall Mart or Target on new release Tuesday are long gone for me. I used to enjoy standing in the isle of my favorite music store, looking at cover art and buying a fourteen dollar piece of plastic. Not anymore. I've realized that there is a more cost effective and environmentally friendly way to discover new music...and I'm not alone.

• Our Problems Pale In Comparison

  Kevin English

  13 Jan 2010 | 8:47 am

  The situation is dire in the already poverty stricken country of Haiti today. Rocked by a massive earthquake just years after a major hurricane, the people there desperately need our help. Lets take a break from our normal routine and lend a helping hand in any way possible. Below is a link to an article [...]

• Me, Me, Me is BORING!

  Kevin English

  10 Jan 2010 | 8:31 am

  Write the lyrics, produce the track, record the song...I hope 2010 is the year that music will once again become the centerpiece of your marketing strategy. All of these tasks are self centered, reflective and place a large amount of emphasis on you, the artist. Once the record is complete however, turning your focus toward your audience can pose a signifagnt problem.

• Artists and the Economic Recession

  Kevin English

  26 Dec 2009 | 8:54 am

  LINC partnered with 35 arts service organizations across the U.S. to administer the survey to 5,380 artists between July 20 and August 17, 2009. I found most of the results to be suprisingly familiar to the ones I’ve heard piece meal from my clients last year, however this is the first time I had seen such a complete report from a cross section of people like you – struggling artists clammoring for ways to survive and become more profitable in 2010.

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  124 Beats Per Minute

• Lange Recordings launches new iPhone App, Website and Merchandise for 2010

  124bpms@gmail.com

  6 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm

  Take Lange wherever you go with the new Iphone app available to download from Itunes!

• Dim Mak presents Cloak and Dagger in NYC

  124bpms@gmail.com

  6 Feb 2010 | 10:02 am

  With a worldwide, die hard fans, DIM MAK heads to a city near you to bring a lifestyle that has been in the works for 15 years.

• Agoria releases Balance 016 on E.Q. Recordings at 2010 Winter Music Conference

  124bpms@gmail.com

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:33 am

  Balance series returns for the new decade with yet another standard-setting mix

• Laid Back Luke releases debut compilation ‘Super You and Me’

  124bpms@gmail.com

  5 Feb 2010 | 11:28 am

  Injecting every ounce of beats, bass and bedlam he can lay his hands on, Luke brings his epic ‘Super You&Me’

• Steve Angello, Eric Prydz, Mark Knight and more headline Cream’s Easter Event

  124bpms@gmail.com

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:37 am

  Cream hosts its first event of the year at Nation for its annual Easter mash up

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  Inside Music Media

• Undercover Lew

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:02 pm

  By Jerry Del CollianoAfter the Super Bowl on CBS Sunday night was a new show called Undercover Boss where corporate CEOs get into the trenches with their employees to find out what working for their company is really like.It was the most-watched post Super Bowl show since 2001 according to the overnight ratings.In episode one, Larry O’Donnell, CEO of Waste Management, went undercover to find out, among other things, what cleaning latrines is like.As The Wall Street Journal put it:“In the pilot episode, the president and chief operating officer of Waste Management, Larry O'Donnell, helps…

• Cecil Heftel vs. Radio Consolidators

  7 Feb 2010 | 11:02 pm

  The radio industry lost another legend a few days ago when owner/politician Cecil Heftel passed away.It seems a lot of radio legends are leaving us lately or is it just that there are too few legends-in-the-making visible in the dark ages of radio consolidation?What made Cecil Heftel special is that he loved radio. I’m not sure he was all that good a businessman. The Hawaii congressman didn’t post profit margins the way consolidators did before they started messing with local radio.Heftel bought and sold his stations impetuously at time – too quickly, too cheaply.But Cecil Heftel knew…

• Cumulus Cares

  4 Feb 2010 | 11:02 pm

  I get how the major consolidators want to dilute local radio in favor of a cheaper national platform.And how they see hundreds of their radio stations serving as cheap price point delivery vehicles for major advertisers like Home Depot and Wal-Mart.I get it, but I don't like it.It's shortsighted and eventually destructive to the radio industry.But what I don't get is the mean gene that the three leading unemployers in the radio industry possess.Take Cumulus.Please.So terminator Gary Pizzati arrives at a sales meeting in Fayetteville, NC Wednesday morning. You may remember Pizzati who,…

• New Media Predictions

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:02 pm

  Last Thursday my Media Solutions Lab was held in Scottsdale and I have never been more proud of the radio, music and new media businesses as I was that day.An impressive mix of executives and entrepreneurs attended and for the better part of seven hours worked actively with me on tracking the digital future.We had fun. Taught each other and worked in small groups. On issues, strategies and skill sets.I thought you would be interested in a few of my 15 predictions about where the media industry is headed:Advertisers will increasingly go directly to the consumer and bypass radio, television and…

• From Radio Personalities to Pork Bellies

  2 Feb 2010 | 11:02 pm

  Cumulus Broadcasting is scouting talent to replace local personalities in their markets. It has dispatched top executives to negotiate with big name personalities for the purpose of saving more money by pulling a Ryan Seacrest in other dayparts.All together now – the only way failing radio operators can cut costs is to fire more local talent.Clear Channel has been methodically going from market to market to either renegotiate deals with low ball offers as in San Diego or slicing talent from money producing successful programs like the Gerry House franchise.Or ... firing the morning team and…

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  Credible Music Reviews

• Bobby Creekwater “Back 2 Briefcase 2″ Mixtape

  orangekarmarecords

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:44 pm

  Release Date: February 8th, 2010 Album: Back 2 Briefcase 2 Mixtape Rating: N/A Review: “Back 2 Briefcase 2″ is the follow-up to Creek’s 2007 mixtape “Back To Briefcase”. Bobby takes a shot at several different freestyles and remixes on the mixtape. One of the more impressive attempts is Farewell, where Creek spits over a recent Kanye favorite with a nice production twist. Some of the beats for the freestyles are little outdated which makes this sound like a mixtape but Creekwater’s flow is still commendable. A World is a good listen. So, “What is…

• Chamillionaire “Major Pain” Mixtape

  orangekarmarecords

  5 Feb 2010 | 1:22 pm

  Release Date: February 5th, 2010 Album: Major Pain Mixtape Rating: N/A Review: News broke a few days ago that Chamillionaire ”has decided to drop a new 18-track mixtape entitled Major Pain…despite a previous declaration not to make any further tapes” due to “label politics and the current overall state of the music industry.” Koopa acknowledges the decision is a matter of business necessity, a function of his independent role within the major label system. But, ‘feeding the fans’ with mixtape material is as much a modern day hip-hop necessity…

• Big Mike & DJ Thoro Present Cassidy “Apply Pressure 2″ Mixtape

  orangekarmarecords

  5 Feb 2010 | 6:11 am

  Release Date: February 4th, 2010 Album: Apply Pressure 2 Mixtape Rating: N/A Review: Following an Intro that lets you know this mixtape is a movie, Cassidy spits an 8 minute freestyle after a short skit that jokes about Cass being too lyrical. Cassidy definitely spits non-stop flame throughout this mixtape. Dome Pushed Back features Big L and is a decent listen. Check for Put Ya Dutch In The Air featuring Cassidy’s artist Jag. Hold Dat is a good lyrical jam featuring M.O.P., also listen to the laid-back Over And Over Again as Cass lists his vices and his desire not to give in to…

• Maino

  orangekarmarecords

  3 Feb 2010 | 10:16 am

  Release Date: February 2nd, 2010 Album: Unstoppable Rating: N/A Review: Atlantic Records’ artist Maino drops something for the streets with the 4-track EP “Unstoppable”. The EP was initially rumored to be a mixtape dropping in 2009 but was released as an EP on February 2nd, 2010 as confirmed by Maino’s Official MySpace. The EP is not to be confused with Maino’s “Unstoppable – The Life StoryOf Maino” DVD that dropped in the middle of 2009. The EP contains the single Get ‘Em Tiger which touches on golf start Tiger Woods and his recent…

• Lil Wayne

  orangekarmarecords

  2 Feb 2010 | 4:27 pm

  Release Date: February 2, 2010 Album: Rebirth Rating: ★★★ (52 out of 100) Review: Honestly this album is going to take a lot of heat for being an experimental rock album from the top selling hip-hop artist of our time. It’s like Jordan playing baseball… which is an appropriate reference considering a recent Wayne and Kobe collaborative interview in the newly restored Vibe magazine. The album is certainly not a classic rock album but how many modern 12-song rock albums produce three singles? Straight talk: although this album will be slammed critically its going to survive…

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  Me Like Good Music

• Video: Riders Against the Storm (RAS) “In the Light”

  James Rawls

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:43 am

  This is a track from Speak the Truth, the second release from Riders Against the Storm (RAS), a husband and wife duo out of Providence, Rhode Island. Jonathan and Ghislaine say their musical goal is to “not only inform, but also to uplift and create spaces where atrocities against people of the African diaspora can begin to heal.” You can find out more about them at their MySpace page or download a copy of the CD here. Related Posts PANTyRAiD – The Sauce Hungry Lucy – Before We Stand…We Crawl Honeyhoney – First Rodeo Video: The Rance Allen Group –…

• Nitin Sawhney – Prophesy

  James Rawls

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:25 am

  The weather in Atlanta has been annoying over the last few weeks. Sunny one day, cold and rainy the next. In the midst of it all, I’ve had a sinus infection that has left me miserable, tired and easily irritated. How grateful I am to have music during these times. I may not be able to clinically prove that music is the remedy for sinus problems but I can say that today my nose is singing a happier tune. What was the musical home remedy? It was Nitin Sawhney’s Prophesy. If you’re not familiar with Sawhney, he’s one of England’s many Indian-decent musical geniuses.

• Video: Armenoids “Transformator”

  James Rawls

  3 Feb 2010 | 12:35 pm

  Armenoids’s “Transformator” was the Underrated Song of the Day a few weeks ago. When I saw the video for the track, I thought I’d share it with you. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. It’s definitely an example of finding music in everything. Related Posts Video: The Rance Allen Group – “Miracle Worker” Video: Lost Fingers – “Pump Up the Jam” Eight Criminally Underrated Albums From 2009 Take 6 – We Wish You A Merry Christmas Alberta Cross – Broken Side of Time

• I Fight Dragons: 1 Band, 1 Year, & 10,000 New Fans – In Defense of 1,000 True Fans

  James Rawls

  31 Jan 2010 | 10:46 am

  Over the last few days I have spent some time contemplating the structure of Me Like Good Music. Though the primary focus has been (and continues to be) sharing/spotlighting/promoting music and artists I find appealing, it’s also been my intention to include information to help non-mainstream artists become more pro-active in the business side of the music industry. In the future, I’ll try to give the two equal presence here. Last year, I sent a long email to a rapper whose music wasn’t a good fit for Me Like Good Music, yet had enough commercial appeal to attract industry…

• Video: Evian “Roller Babies”

  James Rawls

  28 Jan 2010 | 8:01 am

  This isn’t indie nor non-mainstream music nor is it an unknown artist (though I could convincingly argue that it is good music). I’m just sending this one your way to put a smile on your face. Share it with others and let’s see how many people we can make smile today. Related Posts No Related Posts

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• Midnite Snacks: Call for Art

  laura

  1 Feb 2010 | 5:51 pm

  Get yer old ass art to brian@brianhubble.com.

• Harley’s New Spin on Old School

  laura

  18 Dec 2009 | 10:06 am

  Looks like Harley is taking an old school, artistic spin on things.

• Jesse Penico

  laura

  11 Oct 2009 | 9:55 am

  I pull Jesse Penico out to remind myself that there are original kids coming out of art school...

• Tony DiMauro

  laura

  11 Oct 2009 | 7:43 am

  "When I was in grade school, I played this old-school post-apocalyptic video game called Wasteland all the time. I was obsessed with it, and began to think in terms of real post-apocalyptic survival situations..."

• Ashleigh Fedo

  laura

  3 Oct 2009 | 6:22 pm

  Atlanta based business owner and artist Ashleigh Fedo writes in.

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  Heather Fenoughty Music & Sound

• Ten Tips for Getting Into the Composing Game

  Heather

  2 Feb 2010 | 3:59 am

  No clue on how to get into this crazy composing game? Here’s an article on Ten Tips for Getting Into the Composing Game I wrote for the fabulous Scorecast Online site. I talk about finding your niche, networking and relationships, pitching and persistence, things that I’ve experienced and learned from ‘Getting the Gig’ – January’s topic on [...] Related posts:SCORECast Online – Diversify to Get More Work as a Film Composer SCOREcast Composing Music Tips: Find Your Voice Composing Film Music Tips: The Pedal Note Get the Musical Mojo Back

• What I’m Lusting After: Luis and Clark Violin

  Heather

  17 Dec 2009 | 11:00 am

  Luis and Clark Violin This is what I’m lusting after right now. A Luis and Clark Carbon Fibre Violin. Grrrrrr… At $5539 (or £3427) I’m saving up my pennies, and not holding hope for Santa to do the honours. This sexy beast is made of a one-piece carbon fibre body and has gears in the pegbox. Save [...] No related posts.

• Get the Musical Mojo Back

  Heather

  27 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

  My latest post for SCORECastOnline is up now: How to Get Your Mojo Back This month’s theme on SCORECastOnline, the very cool site for film music composers, sound designers, and others in the same line of work, was Creativity, and more specifically the creative process. There’s some fantastic posts on there on what was rather a tricky [...] Related posts:Translating the Director’s Ideas into Musical Reality SCORECast Online – Diversify to Get More Work as a Film Composer Ten Tips for Getting Into the Composing Game What Kind Of Posts Would YOU Like To See? Inspiration

• They Only Come At Night: Visions on Tour

  Heather

  18 Nov 2009 | 3:39 am

  I love soundifying Slung Low’s promos. They’re so flippin’ exciting! The hit sell-out show is on tour… Sold out at the Barbican in October, They Only Come At Night: Visions is moving to the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, next week (23-28th November, 2009). So if you didn’t get your ticket before they all sold out for [...] Related posts:TOCANLive: The Hunt Goes Live Online! Composing Music for Slung Low Theatre Beyond The Front Line – Up and Running Unexpected Inspiration

• Minimalism: Quality, not Quantity

  Heather

  17 Nov 2009 | 6:07 am

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

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• Katherine Jackson: 'Murray is a monster'

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:26 am

  world entertainment news - Michael Jackson's parents were fuming after Dr. Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge on Monday - insisting t...Relates to: Michael JacksonFrom: Yahoo! Music UK

• Te Kanawa to get Brit honour

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:14 pm

  Opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is to be presented with a lifetime achievement award at the Classical Brits, it is announced.Relates to: Kiri Te KanawaFrom: BBC News - UK

• Alex Reid says he's not after Peter Andre's kids

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Alex Reid has spoken about Peter Andre's breakdown on Sky News and admitted: "I'm not after the kids at all." Relates to: Peter AndreFrom: The Mirror

• Live -- Waiting for Dr. Conrad Murray

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:20 am

  We're live outside of Airport Court in L.A., where Dr. Conrad Murray will surrender and face charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. ...Pe...Relates to: Michael JacksonFrom: TMZ

• Dave Grohl Rocks With Them Crooked Vultures, Crisis of Conformity on “SNL”

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:15 am

  A pair of supergroups took the stage on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, and while Them Crooked Vultures were the episode’s musical guest, it was Crisis of...Relates to: Them Crooked VulturesFrom: Rolling Stone

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  Dmorrissey.com

• Why nothing gets done? Blame the internet.

  DMo

  4 Feb 2010 | 9:50 am

  Robert Wright has an interesting piece over at the Times: “The Internet vs. Obama.” “The personal computer, the Internet and allied technologies have given a new fluidity to political opposition, spawning interest groups almost overnight in response to policy initiatives.” Essentially, Wright argued that it is so easy for special interest groups to organize via the Internet, and such homogeneity exists within the members of those groups, that it’s too easy for the special interest groups to determine which string to pull to get the puppets all riled up. “The new information…

• Mumford and Sons — “Little Lion Man”

  DMo

  4 Feb 2010 | 9:34 am

  Daddy likey. Of course, I’ve always been a sucker for pop melodies, banjos, upright basses, and F-bombs. Mumford and Sons’ debut domestic release, Sigh No More, is due out February 16. Thanks to Ebay for sharing.

• Hasta Luego, Internets.

  DMo

  12 Jan 2010 | 5:56 pm

  I’ll be here.

• Best of 2009: The 15 best records of the year

  DMo

  29 Dec 2009 | 12:46 pm

  In my very humble opinion, here are the 15 best independent records of 2009. What’s most striking to me about 2009 is the diversity of good records, and I think this list represents that pretty well. Listen to the Best of 2009 show now, via archived streaming.  15. Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is! Lost Highway, March 17 Sometimes, a dude just wants to dance. And no other record helped me accommodate that request in 2009 as well as Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is! Out of Austin, Texas comes Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, an act that is essentially…

• Best albums of 2009: Other best of lists

  DMo

  29 Dec 2009 | 10:57 am

  Here’s a listing of other 2009 Best Ofs from friends and/or reputable sources. In other words, people who know their shit much more than I do. Enjoy. AllMusic.com’s “Favorite Albums of 2009 Austinist’s “Top 15 albums of 2009 Dan Nailen and Salt Lake Magazine’s Lounge Act offer “The Top 10 Albums of 2009” Deseret News’Best rock albums of 2009 Matt and Mark’s Music Awards Obscure Sound’s “Best Albums of 2009 Pitchfork’s “The Top 50 Albums of 2009” Scott Curtis, of Utah FM and Living Ears, offers “10 Albums” Slowtrain Music’s “Best of 2009”

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  New Music Box

• Sounds Heard: Phyllis Chen—UnCaged Toy Piano

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  By Frank J. OteriPhyllis Chen's debut CD, Uncaged Toy Piano, mixes old and new solo pieces and works featuring toy piano in combination with a CD player, a toy boombox (cute), a music box, a frying pan, and bowls; not quite the kitchen sink, but close enough.

• Kitten on the Keys

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  By Dan Visconti A cat on your lap, or better on your keyboard, is one of the best things that a composer could ask for!

• Charting the Future: Is It the End of the Top Ten?

  3 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  By Colin HolterAre classical music listeners ready to cut loose from the tyranny of the compact disc?

• Sounds Heard: Tyshawn Sorey—Koan

  2 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  By Trevor Hunter As a drummer, Tyshawn Sorey is beguiling to an extreme: in his work with Iyer, Lehman, and others, his tight, complex, shuffling beats are accomplished not only at hypersonic speeds, but with an incredible musicality as well. Compositionally, however, Sorey's own music seems to exist on a whole other planet from what he plays as a sideman.

• Stamp of Approval

  2 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  By Frank J. OteriLast week a postal clerk asked me if I was interested in purchasing an Ella Fitzgerald CD which was issued by the USPS as part of a promotion around their Great Singers series of stamps.

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• DOWNLOAD: These Are Powers - World Class Peoples

  Samuel Duke

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:09 am

  Nigh on six minutes of propellant drone havoc here from Brooklyn trio These Are Powers, sounding like they've crammed a gang of electric eels into the innards of a jackhammer and/or used a particle accelerator as an instrument for club music. It's cribbed from a new 12-inch for RVNG, which means another immaculately-crafted vinyl package with cover art we'd gladly hang on our wall. Get one for yourself here.   These Are Powers - World Class Peoples Find More Free These Are Powers Music Here

• AROUND THE WEB: 02/09/2010

  Samuel Duke

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am

  The Tripwire hung out at Adam Green's place. XLR8R posted their current cover story on Matias Aguayo. Paste rang up Best Coast to talk 7-inches and Neil Young. The FADER posted some footage from a recent Atlas Sound show. Hot Chip's unaired performance of "Take It In"–with the Roots!–is on the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon website. No Age played a bunch of unreleased songs for Daytrotter. Discobelle coralled all the pertinent info on Riva Starr's Essential Mix. 5 Magazine interviewed Kid Sister and Green Velvet/Cajmere together. Pitchfork premiered a new Soft Pack video.

• EXCLUSIVE NEW DOWNLOAD: Moneybrother - Born Under A Bad Sign

  Samuel Duke

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:27 am

  Northern Soul was a rough-and-tumble British thing, but far be it from the Swedes to not do anything more cleanly than its originators. Moneybrother aka Anders Wendin has already won a Grammy, notched a number one album, and, somewhat bafflingly, launched his own brand of soup–all in his home country of Sweden. With "Born Under A Bad Sign" (not an Albert King cover, but produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter Bjorn & John) and the new album from which it stems, Real Control, Wendin's looking to make inroads into the U.S., which shouldn't be too hard since "Come On…

• RCRD OF THE DAY: House Of House - Rushing To Paradise (DJ Harvey Streets Mix)

  rcrd lbl

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:44 am

  Saheer Umar and Liv Spencer (also of DFA's Still Going) have only made one single as House Of House, but they made it one worth remembering: 2009's multi-part piano-and-vocal-house epic, "Rushing To Paradise". The unenviable task of remixing its rapturous, near-perfect twelve minutes for a 2010 re-release on Pete Tong's White Label fell to a worthy candidate–legendary, maniacal disco and house selector DJ Harvey. Harvey's version cools things out a bit, latching onto a circular groove and swapping the piano for decaying sheets of modular synth. It hits all the same pressure…

• EXCLUSIVE NEW DOWNLOAD: Fabio Lendrum - Trouble (CFCF Remix)

  Kev Kharas

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:38 am

  Typically ecstatic stuff from CFCF here as he sets about stuffing pills down the throat of teen pop boy Fabio Lendrum, bejeweling his original version of "Trouble" with pianos that sound played by the sun's crepuscular rays and synths that tickle like gut pangs. I love it when pop hides its true intentions - CFCF always seems to be wiring up more subtle versions of this and this; god bless him for it. Sounds Like: Jan Hammer, Delphic, Telephones   Fabio Lendrum - Trouble (CFCF Remix) Find More Free CFCF Music Here

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  The Renegade Producer

• Musician Income Streams List

  19 Jan 2010 | 5:12 am

  David Sherbow posted an excellent reference list of potential income streams for musicians.

• Eno on Selling Records

  19 Jan 2010 | 5:12 am

  Music-business thoughts: Brian Eno on records and blubber.

• Metrics and Tools to Measure Your Music ROI

  19 Jan 2010 | 5:12 am

  Dexter Bryant Jr. provides musicians with 38 metrics and 7 tools to measure your music business return on investment.

• Win a Cyber PR Campaign!

  11 Dec 2009 | 4:40 am

  I'm excited to share some news with you today! How would you like to win a PR campaign worth $1,595 from Cyber PR? The charming Ariel Hyatt sent me an e-mail this morning in which she announced a new contest for music artists. Here's how it works... 1. Read the Music Success in Nine Weeks e-book. Please purchase the e-book via my affiliate link here as this means I can get a small share of the sale for recommending it. 2. Send an e-mail to ariel@arielpublicity.com with a link to your Blog. Use "MSi9W Blogging Contest Entry" as your subject line. 3. Start with week one in the e-book and Blog…

• Webhosting Musts forMusicians & Bands

  6 Dec 2009 | 11:32 am

  A few tips that may help you in your quest to find a reliable, affordable webhost. Take any hosting recommendations you get with a pinch of salt

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• Comment on What’s it like to be a rock star by Andrew Pelt

  Andrew Pelt

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:18 am

  Hey, great site! Keep it up! I will be difinatley be coming back in the near future =)

• Comment on What’s the Music Buzz? by uberVU - social comments

  uberVU - social comments

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:41 am

  Social comments and analytics for this post… This post was mentioned on Twitter by ChrisRoblee: Music buzz, http://j.mp/cM0jZi #music #news…

• Comment on Duran Duran’s John Taylor Quote Remixed by Super

  Super

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:30 am

  Is there any update on this blog post. I am really interested.

• Comment on What’s the Music Buzz? by Chris

  Chris

  5 Feb 2010 | 1:54 pm

  Good info. Perfect picture I still haven’t seen that movie. Have you?

• Comment on Fresh Funky Tuneskees by Jonny Semi-Colón

  Jonny Semi-Colón

  4 Feb 2010 | 9:12 pm

  Nice!

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  Mnuvrs

• The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-02-07

  rocco

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:45 pm

  Mnuvrs ♥'s … Sana Doris – Pseudo Wind: Pseudo Wind by Sana Doris http://bit.ly/d7g74y # Related posts:The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-10The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-17The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-24The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-31The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-07-26

• Mnuvrs Mixtape [22]: REX

  rocco

  1 Feb 2010 | 9:41 am

  REX has just smashed it with another solid mix for our first 2010 entry into the MNUVRS VAULT! We have been eagerly awaiting new material from this fella and it has finally arrived in the form of this mix and a cheeky track too.  Rex’ latest mix proves the diverse nature and talent of one mans skills! Starting off, smoothly blending remixes from Zombie Disco Squad and Roska, the mix comprises Rex‘ love for Bassline, with the twisted bass remix from JACK BEATS, and the tropic feel of REX‘ last Mixtape “Tropical Riddm Mixtape” featured on Mixcloud, through to the…

• The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-31

  rocco

  30 Jan 2010 | 6:45 pm

  Mnuvrs ♥'s … Hot Chip – I Feel Better: I Feel Better by Hot Chip http://bit.ly/74nrxK # Related posts:The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-11-29The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-11-01The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-10The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-24The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-02-07

• The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-24

  rocco

  23 Jan 2010 | 6:45 pm

  Mnuvrs ♥'s … M – Pop Muzik: Pop Muzik by M http://bit.ly/1hGFcN # Related posts:The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-10The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-17The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-31The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-02-07The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-07-26

• The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2010-01-17

  rocco

  16 Jan 2010 | 6:45 pm

  Mnuvrs ♥'s … Crookers ft Soulwax & Mixhell – We Love Animals: We Love Animals by Crookers ft Soulwax & Mixhell http://bit.ly/5IL5Sj # Mnuvrs ♥'s … Lily Allen – The Fear (Bart B More Bootleg): The Fear (Bart B More Bootleg) by Lily Allen http://bit.ly/7627MQ # Mnuvrs ♥'s … Joe Goddard – Apple Bobbing (Four Tet Remix): Apple Bobbing (Four Tet Remix) by Joe Goddard http://bit.ly/5c65KJ # Oh: South Rakkas Crew new album is ace…so far! Tropical. # Related posts:The Mnuvrs Weekly Twitter Update for 2009-11-29The Mnuvrs Weekly…

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  ShockHound - Music Unleashed

• Original Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Returns To Band

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:16 pm

  After an eight-yea...

• VIDEO PREMIERE: Check Out The New Clip From Band Of Skulls!

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:24 pm

• The Week In Shock: 1/31–2/6

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:02 pm

  It’s been a big week with the Grammy’s and now the ...

• Typo Leaves UK Taylor Swift Fans Disappointed

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:45 pm

  Taylor Bright is a rising pop starlet from Philly who got a whole l...

• Court: Men At Work Ripped Off Australian Girl Scouts

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:22 pm

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  TRAEXS.COM Music Video News

• Universal Search for Music and Music Videos

  traexs

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:24 am

  The terms universal search and blended search do describe the mix of text documents and other media like photo and video within the search results of the large search engines. This is what the search engine VizBand does for music. The search results are most exact and comfortable. Musik videos are displayed within a video board. [...]

• YouTube now provides an own Playlist Editor for its Music Videos

  traexs

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:42 am

  A couple of services enable to create playlists of music videos hosted at YouTube. To be named there are TubeRadio.fm, MixTube or the music player software Muziic. Now YouTube has introduced an own playlist editor called Disco, which too is described by the long phrase YouTube Music Discovery Project and Playlist Creation Tool. The service is [...]

• Above one Million free Songs and Tracks

  traexs

  28 Jan 2010 | 8:49 am

  Dewey Music is a search engine and an interface for Archive.org. Archive.org is some kind of an internet archive for free public domain content, which may be accessed for non commercial and private purposes. The archive contains historic documents and documentaries as well as films and music recordings. Dewey Music enables the comfortable access to [...]

• Musik Community with Streams, Uploads and Networking

  traexs

  26 Jan 2010 | 1:49 pm

  The music community Music Juice has as much as all functions, which are known from todays music networking sites. The site offers chart and toplists, streams of well known and less famous musicians, music videos, blogs and news as well as music battles. Members are able to look for newcomers and make them the stars [...]

• Online Music Network with Online Music Software

  traexs

  21 Jan 2010 | 6:46 am

  TracksAndFields.com is a new online business network for musicians and music professionals, which has just come out of its private beta phase and is available to everyone now. The service includes an international network reaching above 100 countries. Musicians and professionals are able to represent themselves, to find partners to make music or for business, to [...]

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  Living Ears

• Covers That Don't Suck

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:20 pm

  In the past month there have been some really great covers emerge. Phoenix doing Bob Dylan is as good as anything on Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, Jay Reatard's death brought an old cover out back to prominence, Major Lazer have added a whole new depth to a Beyonce track and lo fi indie rockers Little Girls have a stunning take on a new Beach House track.Enjoy these and please feel free to link to your favorite covers in the comments.Major Lazer - HALO (Beyonce Cover)Solange Knowles - Stillness is the Move (Dirty Projectors Cover)Hot Chip & Peter Gabriel - Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa (Vampire…

• Reuse Recycle Remix - February 8

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:53 pm

  Reuse Recycle Remix is a feature where I take remixes that for one reason or another didn't earn their own post or didn't make it on Scene Not Heard. Some of these are super current (Basement Jaxx remix dropped about 2 hours ago) and some are a few months old. Maybe this is a digital collector's bin...Toro Y Moi - Timed Pleasure (Body Language Remix)Yeasayer - O.N.E. (XXXChange Remix)Neon Indian - Deadbeat Summer (Afghan Raiders Remix)Massive Attack - Girl I Love You (She is Danger Remix)Ungdomskulen - Idunno (Gold Panda Remix)The Big Pink - Dominos (Switch Remix)ABC - Look of Love (Felix…

• Scene Not Heard 02.06.10

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:18 pm

  Tune in every Saturday night 9-10:30 MST to catch me spinning (digitally) the latest and greatest...You can listen to a replay of the show whenever you would like for the next two weeks right here.Tune in this coming Saturday (02.13.10) as I will be interviewing a recent fave of mine: Keepaway.If you will be at SXSW and want to set up an interview for broadcast on UtahFM and this blog please contact me.Scene Not Heard 02.06.10 PlaylistFan Death - The Son Will RiseFan Death - Veronica's VeilThe Golden Filter - ThunderbirdSmith Westerns - TonightGirls - Oh BoyThe Magic Kids - Hey BoyGirls -…

• Leave an Anonymous Message

  6 Feb 2010 | 11:54 am

  Leave me an anonymous message on Google Voice. If I like it I'll include it in an upcoming mix or on Scene Not Heard.Dial 40V-MLQ-DHVN (408.657.3486)This is 100% anonymous, the number goes straight to a voicemail. So have fun with it...

• Rad Omen

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:37 pm

  It's not very often that a band's name will grab you. I can think of only a few great band names --Sonic Youth, No Age and Hot Chip come to mind-- but when I saw "Rad Omen" in my inbox I was intrigued and knew this wasn't an email going straight to the junk folder.Lucky me. Lucky you.That video above is not only HIGH-larious it is also very well shot. I think we all always knew Wendy was a cokewhore and the Burger King was a stoner but to this extent?Rad Omen - Rad Anthem

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  Eartodastreetz

• “Who Dat” (Superbowl) Victory Song/Ringtone

  Micki B

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:16 am

  Ashley Forrestier featuring Alverez The MostCold first gave us the “Who Dat” (We Going To The Superbowl) and now since the Saints have won the Superbowl XLIV, it is only in good timing we get the victory song, “Who Dat” (Superbowl). Download the “Who Dat”(Superbowl) Victory song here. The ringtone is totally free, so make sure you get it. ©2010 Eartodastreetz. All Rights Reserved..

• New Orleans Saints Are Super Bowl XLIV Champions

  Micki B

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:17 pm

  The Saints did what the people of Louisiana knew they could do, take the Super Bowl. Admittedly the first quarter had me worried, but out of nowhere these guys turned it around and made this a sweet victory. This is the first Superbowl win for the New Orleans Saints. Congratulations! Photo: Newscom ©2010 Eartodastreetz. All Rights Reserved..

• Superbowl XLIV Commercials + Jay Z + Beyonce + T-Pain

  Micki B

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:55 pm

  This year the Superbowl commercials were hilarious and some were simply filling a space. Here are a couple of highlights from tonight (Feb. 7). Jay Z intro to the CBS Superbowl show was his “Posthumous Zone” version of his hit single “Run This Town”. And Beyonce had a small spot in Vizio’s million dollar commercial. Auto-tune King, T-Pain had a spot in a commercial which seem to spotlight the autotune. I really did not get this commercial. ©2010 Eartodastreetz. All Rights Reserved..

• Jill Scott Sued By Hidden Beach

  Micki B

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Songstress, Jill Scott has been slapped with a lawsuit from her former record label, Hidden Beach after she suddenly part ways with the company. Hidden Beach Records filed this lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on February 3. In court documents, there are claims Scott was obligated to a six album contract, however she has only successfully delivered three album. “Hidden Beach is shocked by her decision not only because Scott has apparently chosen to leave the Hidden Beach family,” the complaint reads, “but also because Scott is contractually required to deliver three…

• Video: “Independent Chick” - Candi Redd ft. Rasheeda and Candi

  Micki B

  7 Feb 2010 | 3:55 pm

  New music video, “Independent Chick” from Houston’s own Candi Redd featuring Rasheeda and Candi (of Real Housewives of Atlanta). This video was directed by Mr. Boomtown and included cameos from Young Problemz, Bun B, Jus Brittany and I thought I saw Nnette (Radio Personality) from 97.9 the Box. All I can say the ladies put it down for the Independent Mamis. Your thoughts! ©2010 Eartodastreetz. All Rights Reserved..

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  Singing Lessons for Little Singers

• "Little Singers" Picked up by Local Music Store

  13 Jan 2010 | 10:43 pm

  I was contacted the other day by the inventory manager or World of Music in Cupertino, California. She said that a customer had come into her store requesting Singing Lessons for Little Singers and, after hearing more about it, she thought it would be a great addition to their selection of music.Ironically, this was the music store that I went to growing up to just last year when my wife and I relocated to the Sacramento area. The inventory manager did not immediately recognize me, but her father, the store owner always greeted me by name when I entered. I have always liked World of Music --…

• New Discussion Forum for "Singing Lessons for Little Singers"

  6 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am

  The Pitch Perfect Publishing Company has recently launched a new forum to facilitate discussion relating to the particulars of the child's singing voice: Little Singers Discussion Forum.The "Singing Lessons for Little Singers" section contains materials and discussion directly pertaining to the series and the books in it.There are also "Voice Lessons for Teens and Adults" and "Voice Lessons for Children" sections for all discussions pertaining to those subjects.Please feel free to browse around, ask any questions, and/or give any advice you may have!

• "Singing Lessons for Little Singers" Author Publishing New Book!

  30 Aug 2009 | 11:32 am

  Singing Lessons for Little Singers author Gregory Blankenbehler has begun a new, ambitious endeavor with the Pitch Perfect Publishing Company. As part of the Bel Canto Masters Study Series project, Blankenbehler will be editing and introducing important singing treatises of the 18th and 19th century for republication."We thought that this was an important contribution that we could make to the world of vocal pedagogy, since most of these writings of the bel canto masters are either out-of-print or prohibitively expensive to purchase," says Gregory Blankenbehler. "These texts are quite…

• Little Singers Author Greg Blankenbehler's New Website

  6 Aug 2009 | 4:47 pm

  Singing Lessons for Little Singer's author Gregory Blankenbehler is launching his new teaching website, www.LessonsWithGreg.info. Highlights of this site include 15 Reasons to Take Music Lessons, a summary of the latest Scientific Research on Music Education and Testimonials from Gregory Blankenbehler's private voice and piano students.Gregory Blankenbehler will also be holding a free singing workshop on Friday August, 21st 2009 from 7-8:30 at the LDS Roseville Stake building in the Sacramento, CA area. All are invited who wish to attend.

• "Little Singers" Illustrator Opening New Chiropractic Office!

  21 Jun 2009 | 2:02 am

  My wife and Singing Lessons for Little Singers illustrator, Erica Blankenbehler, is opening a new chiropractic office in Auburn, California. Abundant Health Chiropractic will be opening July 1st in the Divine Wellness Center at 991 Lincoln Way Ste #4, Auburn, CA 95134.She will be holding an open house on June 25th with free food and a raffle for a free one-hour massage. If you are in the area, we would love to meet you.Congratulations Dr. Erica!

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• One Fine Day

  Jean

  15 Jan 2010 | 5:03 pm

  5:00 AM – awaken and start reading Stiegler’s Technics and Time. 5:20 AM – 20 pages in the ‘emergency laundry’ thing occurs (potty training the toddler who must have at least 3 pairs of clean ginch for daycare). 5:25 AM – other chores interrupt the ‘emergency laundry’. whilst sorting poopy ginch, discover our 30 pound cat has [...]

• Laboratory Life: Seeking input from YOU on course design

  Jean

  20 Nov 2009 | 4:24 pm

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

• bucking and sucking down trends

  Jean

  13 Nov 2009 | 4:31 pm

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

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-08

  Jean

  8 Nov 2009 | 11:39 am

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

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-01

  Jean

  1 Nov 2009 | 11:39 am

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

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  Sound Citizen

• Sound Citizen Radio 3: It’s for Lovers! Or Not.

  Mike

  5 Feb 2010 | 6:36 am

  Welcome to another installment of Sound Citizen Radio! It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day. And whether you’re one half of a couple or a solo artist, we have you covered with three great bands and where you can find them playing this month – even a Valentine’s... This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

• Stream History’s Best Concerts with Wolfgang’s Vault

  Mike

  28 Jan 2010 | 9:13 am

  If you’re a live music fan and haven’t yet heard of Wolfgang’s Vault, it’s time to get acquainted. This site lets you stream some of history’s best concerts and includes such rock stalwarts as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix and The... This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

• Sound Citizen Radio #2 – It’s Ladies Week!

  Mike

  22 Jan 2010 | 6:21 am

  Welcome back to Sound Citizen Radio! It’s ladies week, so we’re bringing you a couple of rocking all-women bands. Two that you’ll hear will be playing a special event called Girls out of the Garage, on January 28, at Lincoln Hall. It’s going to be a lot of fun. And, as if... This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

• G. Love Kicks off Tour at Chicago’s House of Blues

  Mike

  18 Jan 2010 | 11:34 am

  In 1994 I was in college. That’s the same year G. Love and Special Sauce released their self-titled album that went on to achieve gold status. The timing could not have been better – I was ready for a new sound, and that’s exactly what I got. G. Love (Garrett Dutton III) has a... This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

• Stream Free, Legal Music with Grooveshark.com

  Mike

  14 Jan 2010 | 6:39 am

  Grooveshark.com lets you stream free music, legally, without interruption. You pick the bands and songs - we show you how. This is a summary of this wonderful post. Visit SoundCitizen.com for the rest of it!

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  What is Record Label 2.0?

• ALL ABOUT THE MONEY

  Netvalar

  26 Jan 2010 | 2:26 am

  The other day I was asked a question that pops up every now and then. Of course this is also a question that for some reason usually ends up in an argument. It also shows where my personal priorities are in life though few if any can understand me. The question is "How much do I earn from all the music related work you do?" So before going further on this conversation that happened let me answer that for you my readers.1 - I earn roughly $0.30/mo based on a revenue share of music sales on 30+ albums. I don't just preach fan involvement I practice it too including fan funding music. In no way,…

• 3 Music Industry Services Released by Evolution Coop

  Netvalar

  17 Jan 2010 | 10:01 am

  Now that we have that New Years Eve Post all taken care of. We can get 2010 and the new decade started up. For now this blog will be all about me, or to be more precise the results of the last few months. I spent the last few months doing a lot of talking with people both online and offline. If you read the 1st post of the year you will notice that I like to sit on the sidelines. Actually for the last 4 years I have been fairly active and that is just going to expand. Today though I want to talk about what I already have out and in the next few posts (couple of times a week this year) some of…

• If I Could Start Over in 2000

  Netvalar

  13 Jan 2010 | 8:56 am

  LOL I am reposting this due to my hmm time lapse. I scheduled this post for New Year midnight, what I didn't do is change the year. So it got buried in 2009 instead of being the 1st post of 2010. That is O.K. though as I now after reading it want to add in a better introduction. There are 3 things that happened at that time, and I can see their influence on my thoughts today.At the turn of the century I had more fun doing research projects for others. During that time I did look into the music industry and found it changing in what I thought was wonderful ways. If I had known then that I…

• Happy Holidays 2010

  Netvalar

  17 Dec 2009 | 2:43 pm

  I just wanted to make a quick post for my subscribers. My Holidays start this week-end with a family gathering. Most everyone is welcome to these friends, family, associates of family, etc. Once in a while I will even meet someone new. After that is X-Mas day with my Aunt and her family this is more of a small gathering that I rarely attend. You see in my family I am sort of Scrooge and The Grinch all rolled in one. I would prefer to work for the holidays and other then my own kids not too concerned rather anyone has a good holiday experience or not.Happy HolidaysYes even in real life you can…

• Courtney Says Work for 7-11 Instead Of Signing with Label

  Netvalar

  5 Sep 2009 | 7:29 am

  So now as I get back to writing in this blog for you my readers and subscribers. I want to start off with a few posts about Courtney Loves' rant against the record industry in 2000. I was not a fan of Courtney then and still am not but this was one thing I love and respect that she did. So lets see if we can learn anything from this aspect of the past.Now back in 2000 Napster was being burned at the stake for allowing music piracy on its P2P network. It was also the time when Metallica Drummer Lars Ulrich brought copyright infringement case against Napster. I remember hearing how some of…

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  Me and the Machine Records

• The New Whole Usuals - Live @ The End TONIGHT!

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:08 pm

  The New Whole Usuals will be performing live this evening (2/8/10) @ The End in Nashville. Show starts @ 9pm! They will be opening for the El Comedy Show. To pick up their new album - Every New Whole Usual Will Die - visit this link: http://thenewwholeusuals.bandcamp.com Find MATM online

• Introducing The Enticements!

  20 Jan 2010 | 8:46 pm

  When most people have a day off, they maybe do some chores around the house, run some errands, etc. Not Josh Preston. He took his day off this week and wrote and recorded a new song. So we made it a video to share with you! Please feel free to share it with friends. All you need is love people. :) Lisa Find MATM online

• MATM Video of the Week (01.19.10)

  19 Jan 2010 | 9:12 pm

  The video of the week is back! We stumbled upon this video via Make Magazine. Birds making avant garde music with an electric guitar. Is there anything more rock than that? Find MATM online

• Bandvibe.com Review of Every New Whole Usual Will Die

  15 Jan 2010 | 2:09 pm

  Bandvibe.com wrote a steller review of The New Whole Usuals' new album Every New Whole Usual Will Die. Our favorite quote is: "If Frank Zappa had a bastard child and left him at the carnival, this is what he would sound like." Truer words have never been spoken.  To hear what all the fuss is about, click here. Find MATM online

• New Way To Share Music - awsm.fm

  5 Jan 2010 | 8:37 am

  The MATM folks just stumbled upon awsm.fm this morning and somehow found ourselves in the super cool position to receive an alpha invite! Thanks guys! As you'll see, we tend not to let any grass grow under our feet when it comes to showing love to our artists (hint: top left block in the pic)! We've posted "High Fructose" from The New Whole Usual's new album Every New Whole Usual Will Die for your listening pleasure! To check out the whole album, pop over here! Enjoy! Find MATM online

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  Bowling Stone

• Jay Malinowski – Santa Monica

  Chris

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:32 pm

  Bedouin Soundclash front-man Jay Malinowski is slated to make his debut as a solo artist with a 13-song LP next Tuesday.  ”Bright Lights and Bruises” will be Malinowski’s first musical endeavor sans Soundclash bassist, and writing partner, Eon Sinclair since the two met in University eight years ago.  While Malinowski’s vocals will remind of the Juno-winning indie-reggae act, the tone of the album is markedly different.  Created following the dismissal of former Soundclash drummer Pat Pengelly, mounting conflict surrounding the future of the band, and the collapse…

• Carolyn Mark and NQ Arbuckle – Officer Down

  Chris

  6 Feb 2010 | 11:24 am

  Canadian alt-country balladeers NQ Arbuckle teamed up with singer-songwriter Carolyn Mark this past year for a collaborative release.  The result was the full-length “Let’s Just Stay Here”, released through Vancouver’s Mint Records mid-October.  The album marks the first release from NQ Arbuckle since their 2008 Juno-nominated released XOK, and the first from Carolyn Mark since her 2007 LP “Nothing is Free”.  Driven by the strong storytelling one comes to expect from an NQ Arbuckle piece, and harmonies from Mark that often impress over the melody,…

• Woodhands – Dissembler

  Chris

  5 Feb 2010 | 3:09 pm

  It’s likely a fair presumption to say that most casual Woodhands‘ fans know of the band through I wasn’t Made For Fighting, Dancer, or to a lesser extent their newest single CP24.  All three of these songs feature what makes Woodhands so alluring: a hard synth beat, a raucous drum performance from Paul Banwatt, and some of the finest shouting I’ve ever heard from the always spastic Dan Werb. Dissembler takes a much different approach to Woodhands’ brand of indietronic-rock, and delivers a performance that is far softer than the aforementioned songs.  Behind a…

• Makeout Videotape – I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York

  Chris

  4 Feb 2010 | 4:58 pm

  Dirty, grungy, distorted, overexposed, and even skanky, are all words that feel right when describing Makeout Videotape’s turn on the Harry Nilsson classic I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York. The cassette-sounding rendition can be found on the Vancouver lo-fi/garage-rock duo’s limited-release EP “Heat Wave!”, which appears to be the only release-proper from the band to date; according to the band’s MySpace here, the EP can be had as a free download after politely emailing front-man Mac DeMarco (mdemarco@gmail.com).   Late last year, the band was signed by…

• Caribou – Odessa

  Chris

  3 Feb 2010 | 4:51 pm

  Polaris Prize winner/mathematician/artist formerly known as Manitoba/Canadian indie-electronic act Caribou is back with a new album for 2010.  Slated for an April 20th North American release and an April 19th UK release, Swim will mark Caribou’s first full-length effort since the critically acclaimed 2007 album Andorra; Andorra beat out albums from Canadian indie heavyweights such as Stars, The Weakerthans, and Black Mountain to claim the title of best Canadian full-length album of 2008, from the Polaris grand jury.  To get your very own copy of Swim’s first single Odessa, it…

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  Rock Sound

• News: Angels & Airwaves Prepare To Release Love

  Rock Sound

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:02 am

  Tom Delonge tells Rock Sound about the band's inspirational new album.

• News: Rival Schools and Beastie Boys hook up

  Rock Sound

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:53 am

  Ad-Rock is mixing a tune from the New York legends’ new album!

• Blog: Twin Atlantic Tour Diary: Newcastle

  Rock Sound

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:54 am

  Twin Atlantic drummer Craig Kneale offers his latest missive from the road.

• Reviews: Mia Hope - We Are Just Satellites

  Rock Sound

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

  It’s a claustrophobic and confusing storm that MIA Hope insist on whipping up

• Smash & Grab: Win Jack’s Mannequin Shoes

  Rock Sound

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:27 am

  Macbeth have just announced the birth of their newest Studio Project, a collaboration with Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin.

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  SynthGear

• How to recreate Prodigy’s “Voodoo People”

  SynthGear

  26 Jan 2010 | 5:46 pm

  Whether you love them or hate them, The Prodigy has definitely broken musical ground in an innovative way. The track “Voodoo Peaple” was one of my favorites from “The Fat of the Land”, and ... Related posts:How to recreate Prodigy’s “Smack my bitch up” Techno Jeep The History of Techno

• Cookie Keys

  SynthGear

  25 Jan 2010 | 2:07 pm

  If you enjoyed the funky stop-motion MPC video we posted a while back, you’ll probably like this one as well. It’s Joao Brasil’s latest commercial for a Brazillian juice called Do Bem bebidas – ... Related posts:Funky Stop-Motion MPC Orange Juice Commercial 8-bit Trip: Chiptunes and LEGO. The Piano Staircase

• History of boomboxes

  SynthGear

  22 Jan 2010 | 4:04 pm

  Ahhh, the boombox. Boomboxes bring back some great memories for me – 80’s rap, jackets with zippers and funky-ass dudes groovin’ on the sidewalk. At one point, the “boombox wars” got a bit ... Related posts:The History of Techno Trent Reznor before Nine Inch Nails

• Guitar-playing birds

  SynthGear

  20 Jan 2010 | 11:15 am

  Céleste Boursier-Mougenot is a visual/installation artist from France, and one of his most recent works involves birds and a guitars. He has recorded the behaviour of birds who have been lured to land on ... Related posts:Birds on the wires: music by birds Guitar playing robot made from inkjet printers The Nintendo Guitar

• YouTube piano

  SynthGear

  13 Jan 2010 | 9:49 am

  This is a fun little video from kokokaka is not something that you really watch, but rather use – it allows you to actualy play a video piano interactively. The video uses the YouTube ... Related posts:Electronic, pitch bending, thumb piano The cat piano The talking piano

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  The Black Gospel Blog

• TBGB Pick of the Week: February 9, 2010

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:22 pm

  “The Great I Am”Donnie McClurkinFrom the Verity Records CD We All Are One (Live in Detroit) - 2009www.verityrecords.comDonnie McClurkin laces up his shouting shoes and leads his energetic vocalists and the live audience in Detroit through a rollicking, hand-clapping old-school sounding praise workout that is actually one of his own compositions, “The Great I Am.” The song’s swinging tempo and the brisk call-and-response between McClurkin and his vocalists give you the feeling of being present during a Pentecostal worship service when the Holy Ghost enters the sanctuary.

• Paulis Sanchez - Seguro En Ti

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:28 pm

  Paulis SanchezSeguro En TiOxygeno Musica 2007www.paulissanchez.comIt’s evident that gospel music is an international phenomenon when a Colombian-born Latina living in Toronto, Canada sings a Walter Hawkins song in Spanish. And it works.Meet the lovely and talented Paulis Sanchez.Sanchez, who for years has led the bi-lingual worship services at her home church, Rhema Christian Ministries in Toronto, released her debut solo album, Seguro En Ti (Safe in You) in 2007. It is an impressive debut: well produced, compelling, and melodic. Most importantly, the album exudes Sanchez’s joy in singing…

• Blind Boys of Alabama to Perform for the Obamas

  6 Feb 2010 | 3:59 pm

  From a press release:BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA TO PERFORM AT WHITE HOUSE FOR PRESIDENT AND MRS. OBAMAConcert Airs on PBS February 11thAlso Features Bob Dylan, John Legend, Seal, Jennifer Hudson, John Mellencamp, Natalie Cole and Smokey RobinsonFairfax, VA (January, 2010) -- The Blind Boys of Alabama have been invited to perform at a special concert at the White House on February 10th. “In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement,” will be held in the State Dining Room, and is timed to celebrate Black History Month. The Blind Boys will join hosts…

• Various Artists - Shoutin' Down the Aisles

  5 Feb 2010 | 6:38 pm

  Various Artists Shoutin’ Down the AislesTime Life/Sony Music Entertainment 2009www.timelife.comOn the two-CD version of Time Life’s Shoutin’ Down the Aisles, the effervescent Donnie McClurkin declares to the congregation: “We talk a lot about gospel music but I come to find out the things that we’re singing really nowadays aren’t really gospel. They’re inspirational, but they’re not really gospel music.”Pearson’s comment could easily serve as the preamble of this marvelous, thirty-track collection of previously-released traditional gospel recordings by today’s superstars…

• "Try" - Charise Miles

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:46 pm

  “Try”Charise MilesFrom the Bajada Records CD Charise Miles (2009)I heard Smokie Norful say recently that gospel is the music of hope and encouragement. If so, then “Try,” the single by Detroit’s lovely Charise Miles, is literally by the book. Here, amidst relentlessly bouncy, high-energy R&B, Miles provides a litany of affirmations for you to tackle the impossible and the unreachable, because God’s got your back. But then again, she reminds, “without faith, it’s not possible.”“Try” was written, arranged and produced by the supremely talented Percy Bady, whose trademark…

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  pampelmoose

• Album Review: Gil Scott-Heron – I’m New Here (XL)

  Robert Ham

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:10 pm

  In recent years, we’ve seen a number of wannabe Rick Rubins try to grab a hold of an iconic artist from the past – someone whose career had stagnated commercially and creatively – and helping bring them back into the spotlight with an updated sound and a few well-chosen covers. The latest is XL Recordings [...]

• Pampelmoose Picks For The Week Of February 5th

  Robert Ham

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:05 am

  Van Dyke Parks – Wednesday @ Mississippi Studios If you’re a music geek, the name Van Dyke Parks is music to your ears, considering the man’s pop pedigree. He has contributed lyrics to many great Beach Boys songs (”Heroes & Villains”, “Surf’s Up”), performed with The Byrds, produced albums by Ry Cooder and Randy Newman, and [...]

• 808080808 State: An Interview With Graham Massey

  Robert Ham

  4 Feb 2010 | 1:42 am

  During their ’90s heyday, 808 State were one of the first groups to bring the sounds of techno and acid house to the pop charts in their native England. The quartet – comprised of Graham Massey, Marc Price, Andrew Barker, and Darren Partington – peaked right out of the gate, thanks to their 1989 single [...]

• Beaux-Arts Ball at Portland Art Museum February 6th – Support The Arts

  Dave Allen

  3 Feb 2010 | 12:48 pm

  Ok Portland, I’m doing a DJ set at the Beaux-Arts Ball at Portland Art Museum this Saturday night, February 6th. Proceeds from the show will benefit education programs at the Portland Art Museum. Other than myself, entertainment is provided by Morningwood and Lily Verlaine. For tickets and information click here.

• Album Review: Pit er Pat – The Flexible Entertainer (Thrill Jockey)

  Robert Ham

  2 Feb 2010 | 7:39 pm

  Some bands hit the nail on the head with unusual strength when naming themselves. The duo known as Pit er Pat are one such group, capturing the core of their sound – a rhythm heavy rumble that relies heavily on the slithery drumming of Butchy Fuego and Fay Davis-Jeffers’ clamoring keyboard runs – in one [...]

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  STRICTLYSOCIAL.COM

• ABC – Look Of Love (Felix Jaxx Booty Remix)

  Morganix

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:01 pm

  ShareLoving this remix of ABC’s 1982 hit “Look of Love” by Felix Buxton of Basement Jaxx that is making the rounds. Keeping fingers crossed for more Atlantic Jaxx EP’s this year that go back to basics like this. ABC – Look Of Love (Felix Jaxx Booty Remix) Also important to note that the drum & bass remix package for “Twerk” and “Scars” are available now! Tracklist: A1. TWERK FT. YO MAJESTY (SUB FOCUS REMIX) B1. SCARS FT. KELIS, MELEKA and CHIPMUNK (SBTRKT REMIX) B2. TWERK FT. YO MAJESTY (BASEMENT BOOTY MIX) BUY NOW

• Daft Punk – Around The World (Overthrill Remix)

  Morganix

  6 Feb 2010 | 12:53 pm

  ShareYes…another Daft Punk remix has unearthed itself. Love it or hate it. This time Overthrill gives it a shot. A tough electro revamp of the classic. Let us know what you think. DOWNLOAD

• Phonat – Love Hits The Fan (Video)

  Morganix

  6 Feb 2010 | 12:29 pm

  SharePhonat (aka Michele Balduzzi) was first spotted by MofoHifi Records on MySpace a couple of years ago. We are big fans of his debut album. The music video for the latest single “Love Hits The Fan” was just released. Directed and produced by Rocco Pezzella , Andrea Staiano, Francesco Castellani for the “Savants Collective.” Not unlike the video for the first single “Set Me Free,” its another digital masterpiece. Nu-retro video game fantasy land vibe. BUY NOW As an added treat here is a live mix from Phonat and 5eya from a recent gig at Milk Club in…

• Surkin – Fan Out

  Morganix

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:20 pm

  ShareFirst bit of original material from Surkin in some time. Andy George and Jaymo premiered “Fan Out” on Radio 1 last night. Big tune! Looking forward to this seeing the light of day soon. Surkin – Fan Out (Radio Rip)

• Faithless – Not Going Home (Hervé’s Heat Up The Club Remix)

  Morganix

  4 Feb 2010 | 4:46 pm

  ShareA new Hervé remix of the next Faithless single “Not Going Home” hit our inbox this morning care of the good folks at Your Army. Aptly dubbed the “Heat Up The Club Remix,” this one will sure to whip the crowd into a frenzy. Most definitely a return to Hervé’s signature liquid bass lines and wobbly thump. The single will hit shops on May 3rd. Faithless – Not Going Home (Hervé’s Heat Up The Club Remix)

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  allvoices

• The most dangerous thing in the Iraq War: Bomb Detectors

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:44 am

  In the shadow of the bombed-out al Hamra hotel, there stands a familiar sight before the car-choked traffic of Baghdad&rsquo;s Jadiriyah Street - a uniformed police officer, his ADE-651 in hand. Small, plastic, and deemed useless by the US military,...

• Unbelievable truth regarding coma situation.

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:11 am

  Generally, people think that, a person staying in coma is having ability to understand very low and does not listen. But as per the research conducted by scientists,it has revealed that the fact is not such like that.Despite remaining in...

• Man Still Alive Under Haitian Rubble After 4 Weeks

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:45 pm

  Relief workers pulled a 28-year-old man from under rubble in Port-au-Prince today, nearly four weeks after the Jan. 12 earthquake that killed some 200,000 of his fellow Haitians. The man is suffering from malnutrition and severe dehydration, and appeared confused,...

• Human health risked by breathing dirty air: EPA violates Clean Air Act

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:12 pm

  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has failed to meet numerous deadlines for limiting dangerous pollution from tiny airborne particles like soot and dust. Last week the EPA was served with an intent to sue by the Center for Biological Diversity ....

• GOP shameless in attacks on Obama

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:42 pm

  It's pretty obvious that Republicans are total hypocrites when it comes to national security. Ever since Captain Underpants failed to set off his jockey shorts on the Christmas flight into Detroit, the right wing has been railing at the fact...

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  The Bluegrass Blog

• The Chapmans – all Grown Up

  John Lawless

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am

  Today (February 9) sees the release of the long-awaited new CD from The Chapmans, Grown Up (A Revisionist History). It marks the 20th year of this family band, featuring brothers John on guitar and lead vocals, Jeremy on mandolin, Jaso on bass, with papa Chapman Bill on banjo. Tyler Beckett tours with the band on fiddle, but is not featured on this recording. Jeremy told us in an earlier interview that Grown Up really was an overview of of their 20 years playing music together. Long-time fans will recognize many of these tracks, as 11 of 13 are newly-recorded remakes of songs they had…

• New faces of Discover Bluegrass

  John Lawless

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:47 am

  We posted last month about the upcoming revision to the IBMA’s Discover Bluegrass DVD, a major part of the organization’s efforts to cultivate interest in bluegrass music among younger students. Though most of the material in this video will remain unchanged, IBMA has tasked Phil Bankester with updating the open and close of the project, and the Bluegrass Music Today chapter, which was feeling more like Bluegrass Music Yesterday six years out. The original was hosted by fresh-faced youngsters Sierra Hull and Ryan Holladay, and with Sierra in college and Ryan about to finish high…

• Jens Kruger’s Banjo Method For Beginners – DVD

  Brance

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:42 am

  A recent release from Homespun Video, Jens Kruger’s Banjo Method For Beginners, subtitled An Easy and Joyful Way to Start Picking, is available on DVD for all regions. Kruger is a Swiss banjo virtuoso who has gained a considerable amount of popularity in recent years performing as part of the Kruger Brothers, the rest of which accompany Jens on this DVD. The band will be performing with Doc Watson in just a few days at the Help for Haiti benefit concert in Wilkesboro, NC. Check their tour schedule for more info. The DVD is 90 minutes of instruction aimed at beginners to the instrument.

• 2010 SPBGMA winners (updated)

  John Lawless

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:04 am

  Last night (2/8) saw the 2010 awards from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) handed out in Nashville. Unfortunately, the awards show was in competition with the Super Bowl broadcast, and a large political event in town, both of which sucked up all the media coverage that might have gone to this function. SPBGMA is notoriously slow in sending out information on their awards show, and we have been struggling this morning to get official results. Perhaps the best bet is to pass along what we have been able to find out, with periodic updates throughout the…

• Monster takes the cake

  John Lawless

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:26 am

  Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints for their impressive Super Bowl victory. I know that their are plenty of Who Datz in the bluegrass nation, and I’m sure they are savoring the moment. Once again, the commercials between game segments were a big focus of the evening’s entertainment and it appears that the breakaway winner this year is the fiddlin’ beaver, brought to us courtesy of Monster.com. One presumes that Monster was able to get this little guy his big break. Don’t all you fiddlers rush to Monster at once!

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  Music.com

• New Videos on Music.com: February 9, 2010

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:49 am

  Ke$ha - Tik Tok by KeshaTry Sleeping With A Broken Heart by Alicia KeysWhataya Want From Me by Adam LambertLive Like We're Dying by Kris AllenHell Of A Life (Video) by T.I.Brick By Boring Brick by ParamoreRussian Roulette by RihannaAccording To You by OrianthiI Invented Sex (Extended Video) by Trey SongzSpotlight [Feat. Usher] [Main Version] (Video) by Gucci ManeMoney To Blow by Birdman

• Staff Picks on Music.com: February 9, 2010

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:49 am

  Please Don't Leave Me by P!nkSTARSTRUKK (Video) by 3OH!3 FEAT.KATYPERRYBreakeven (Live Version) by The ScriptEmpire State Of Mind [Jay-Z + Alicia Keys] (Video) by Jay-ZHotel Room Service by PitbullTake Your Shirt Off by T-PainDown by Jay SeanForever by DrakeLollipop by Lil WayneBeautiful by EminemThriller by Michael Jackson

• Top 10 Videos on Music.com: February 8, 2010

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am

  1. I Can Transform Ya (Featuring Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz) by Chris Brown2. One Less Lonely Girl by Justin Bieber3. 3 by Britney Spears4. Bad Romance by Lady Gaga5. Face Drop by Sean Kingston6. Tell Me Something I Don't Know by Selena Gomez7. Whatcha Say (Video) by Jason Derulo8. Video Phone by Beyonce9. Give It Up To Me by Shakira10. Fireflies by Owl City

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  My hmphs

• Grammy Shmammy 2010

  My hmphs

  4 Feb 2010 | 8:51 pm

  If you missed Sunday night’s Grammy Awards, you didn’t miss much. In fact, if you saw the American Music Awards, you pretty much saw the Grammys: Another freak show from Lady Gaga, performers trying to out-shock each other with more glitz than talent, and more crap offered up by the Black Eyed Peas. By the time Jamie Foxx came out in an army uniform pretending to be an opera singer and auto-tuned his way through what he thought was a song, I realized I was witnessing the implosion of American popular music. Where to start? I already mentioned Ms. Gaga, who seemed to catch on…

• The Best and Worst of the Hope for Haiti Telethon

  My hmphs

  23 Jan 2010 | 10:48 am

  The celebrity telethons hastily organized in the wake of recent disasters such as Katrina and the 2004 tsunami have raised millions for good causes, but from an entertainment standpoint, they’ve sometimes given us a rare glimpse into the talents (or lack thereof) of some of today’s hottest acts. The artists usually perform ballads with a stripped down sound – very little production to save them. Last night’s Hope for Haiti telethon featured an impressive list of performers, from Taylor Swift to Haiti’s own Wyclef Jean. In case you missed it, here are the…

• ‘I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues’ – Elton John

  My hmphs

  18 Jan 2010 | 7:13 am

  Pardon the absence. You see, I’ve been in a bit of a funk. Watching all the crap emanate from all the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve performances, coupled with the inexplicable rise of the foul-mouthed Ke$ha (more on that later this week), has me mourning for the death of popular music. 2010 is not starting out well for me. When this happens, I turn to my iPod, and like an old codger who plays his dusty Benny Goodman 78-rpm records over and over, I play the songs I know and love. I hit the “My Top Rated” playlist containing 5-star-rated songs and lose myself in good…

• Top 20 Albums of the Decade

  My hmphs

  30 Dec 2009 | 9:36 pm

  In the midst of all the Kanye West albums, Beyonce releases and Jay-Z hysteria, I doubted seriously whether I would find 20 albums that I actually liked this decade. It was a decade in which hip-hop strengthened its stranglehold on Western music, grunge devolved into Nickelback and Hoobastank, and the Black Eyed Peas gave us “My Humps.”  I mean, look at Billboard’s top 5 artists of the decade: Eminem Usher Nelly Beyoncé Alicia Keys Ew. But as I put my iTunes in chronological order, I was surprised to find several jewels that once again reignited my faith in music.  Here…

• 10 Modern Christmas Classics (Or Songs that Should Be)

  My hmphs

  17 Dec 2009 | 9:23 pm

  Each year, dozens of new Christmas albums are released, and every artist tries to record one song that will break through and become a new Christmas classic. I remember back in 1993, right at the height of the Harry Connick Jr. craze (He sounds like Frank Sinatra! He really does!), Connick released a Christmas album with the title track, “When My Heart Finds Christmas,” braced to become a yearly carol. He tried so hard. But it didn’t happen; you rarely hear this song anymore, and it, like *NYSNC’s “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” and that Toby Keith…

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  Music Industry Newswire

• Supersonics at the Super Bowl XLIV

  Scott G - The G-Man

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:54 pm

  COLUMN: Music was at the heart of nearly three-quarters of the eleven million commercials that aired during Super Bowl XXXXVMLCDMIIEEEEE or whatever they were calling it. And music was the bleeding heart of the halftime break. Even some segments of the game itself were set to music. For example, the player intros (“Let’s meet the Indianapolis Colts defense. . . “) were accompanied by pulsating faux metal guitar crunch that came from a production music library, but these sounds were in the background as we learned how to pronounce the athlete’s names (“Saints…

• Mokafix Audio has updated BlueReeds and GlueReeds electric piano emulations to 1.5

  Jesse JJ Jame

  6 Feb 2010 | 10:14 am

  /Music Industry Newswire/ — BlueReeds and GlueReeds updated to 1.5. The “click on noteon” bug that still happened on some setups after a patch change has been completely ironed out, which means BlueReeds and GlueReeds should now perform flawslessly on any PC. Inner piano presets are now stored externally to save RAM and make the plugins load faster. Blue Reeds Changes in 1.5 : - “click on NoteOn” bug has been ironed out. - Reed acoustic harmonic content has been improved - modulation FXs can be synced to host tempo - new GUI - minor adjustments -…

• Shipping Begins on Moog Taurus 3 Bass Pedals – More Moog News for 2010

  Jesse JJ Jame

  6 Feb 2010 | 10:05 am

  Asheville, N.C. /Music Industry Newswire/ — According to the folks at Moog, their new Taurus 3 Bass Pedals have begun making their way to musicians worldwide. A new OS update for the Minimoog Voyager is available, and the new Moog Guitar adds MIDI. The company posted the following in their latest customer newsletter: “Taurus 3 customers: the fact that we are shipping does not necessarily mean that we are currently shipping YOUR order. We have a 4-5 month backlog and each one is hand-built here in the factory. It will take some time to build all 1,000 pieces. Please be patient with…

• Group 55 Technology Consulting Reps ASK Video in North America

  Jesse JJ Jame

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:09 pm

  Ontario, Canada /Music Industry Newswire/ — ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, has added Neil Ziesing and Andrew Harris of Group 55 Technology Consulting as sales representatives for the North American market. A Founding Partner of Group 55 Technology Consulting, LLC., Zeising got his start in the industry as a sales rep for Opcode Systems as a Regional Sales Manager and International Sales Manager, after which he went on to become the Business Development Manager for Rocket Network and as VP of Business Development and Sales for Sputnik7 / Palm…

• TC Group announces creation of new organization, TC Group International (TCGI)

  Jesse JJ Jame

  29 Jan 2010 | 9:09 am

  Kungsbacka, Sweden /Music Industry Newswire/ — The TC Group has announced a restructuring that has resulted in the formation of a new organization known as TC Group International which will operate out of Aarhus in Denmark and Coatbridge, Scotland. The new organization, which comes into being on February 1st, will offer a new and revitalized sales and support structure based on vertical markets across all TCGI-owned brands, namely TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Lab.gruppen, Lake and Tannoy, as well as the distributed brands Dynaudio Acoustics and Blue Microphones. All sales activity that…

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• Video: "Home Sweet Home" by Mishoo The Drumkit

  17 Jan 2010 | 7:15 pm

  &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://mishoothedrumkit.bandcamp.com/track/home-sweet-home-produced-by-dj-madsen"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Home Sweet Home (Produced by Dj Madsen) by Mishoo The Drumkit&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;WORDS FROM THE HEROI have always wanted to be able to create Visual's whether it be a photo, video, or just anything to accompany the music I create. My dear friend Michael (Mishoo) pulled off such A heart felt video.... and it made me feel so…

• Full Crate & Mar “Conversations With Her” EP [digital & vinyl out now!]

  15 Jan 2010 | 1:14 pm

  WORDS FROM THE HEROLazy Afternoon - I Completely Lifted this post from one of my favorite spots on the Interwebs...Moovmnt.com So after you read the post, Click on this Picture below and check out who brought it to you! hahaha..... Fashionably late, but right on time we present to you the “Conversations With Her” EP. Now a lot of you got hip to Full Crate & Mar through us and it’s only logic that we support these guys like we have been doing from the get go. This soulful, soothing piece of music was something we’ve been looking forward to for a long time and finally it’s here.

• 63 VINYL ARTIST YOU SHOULD KNOW!!! - Via COLLECT3D

  5 Jan 2010 | 12:52 pm

  WORDS FROM THE HEROPeace, WORLD! ....I Love Plastic, One of my Favorite Books of all time! haha tho it is primarily A picture book it is the dopest coffee table topper A Goonie can Own!!! As you can see Below I have A Black & While DIY DUNNY/MUNNY & I have No Idea what to do for the Customization....... Any Suggestions? If so Leave em in the comments.......Enjoy this wonderful post presented by Collect3d.com! - HsH Starting a new hobby can be difficult, and Collect3d gets that. We’ve all been there, that difficult first part where you’re still learning the names, and trying not to…

• Suite For Ma Dukes Orchestra “Take Notice” Timeless DVD Set

  5 Jan 2010 | 11:22 am

  WORDSFROMTHEHEROFor those of Us whom missed what many have dubbed one of the most important musical performances in history, All hope is not lost as we can now get our hands on (if lucky) this box Dvd set.... Lemme take you on a journey thru the TIMELESS!!!!!Right Click To Download(.MP3): Take Notice (Bob Power mix)____________________________FULL SCREENThe Timeless DVD Box Set Timeless describes moments outside of time— moments that exist so deep inside history that they break through that finite grid. Timeless: The Composer/Arranger Series is an homage to the composer-arrangers that have…

• East Coast Avengers (Esoteric, Tradermarc, DC The Midi Alien) - Kill Bill O'Reilly [Banned From Myspace]

  3 Jan 2010 | 1:11 am

  WORDS FROM THE HEROLemme be honest here. I'm not really a fan of this song "Vibe" wise. I love the content tho, as I am disgusted by the ish alot of these media cats get away with. As far as the production and vibe of the song its not my cup of tea but I felt that the message is important and I always support my Fam! I posted the Video, the lyrics and this dope jawn with my brother Celph Titled!Peep game! HsH____________________________________ DOWNLOAD: East Coast Avengers – Kill Bill (O’Reilly) | MediaFireBuy Album: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/stor...East Coast Avengers @…

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  VAINZINE

• Check Out Jo Callis from Human League interview on Cabonauts.com

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:31 am

  He co-wrote #1 hits we’re still singing today; “Don’t You Want Me”, “(Keep Feeling) Fascination”, “Mirror Man” - and now he’s remixing tracks for The Cabonauts (debuting later this year). Check out the interview with the seminal Jo Callis at his home in Scotland on Cabonauts.com now.

• VIDEO: Make The Girl Dance 'Kill Me'

  2 Feb 2010 | 1:44 am

  What do you do if you've made a mediocre electro track with no heart, soul, energy or dance-ability that sounds like all the other trash out there right now? That's right, make a decent video. And by decent that's what we mean. It's amusing, entertaining and tons better than the track. Next time boys try working a bit harder in the studio eh?

• Boost Mobile Launches Sanyo Incognito

  28 Jan 2010 | 11:32 am

  This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine.Boost Mobile is launching the qwerty flip SANYO Incognito™ with the $50 Monthly Unlimited Plan. The unlimited plan means $50 Monthly Unlimited, therefore no contract is required. This is great for users who do not want to commit to a yearly contract and means you can simply cancel it with no hassle or fuss if you should decide you want to.With features like 2MP camera with VGA camcorder, music and video player, enhanced web browsing SANYO Incognito™ pairs perfectly with the Boost Mobile $50…

• VIDEO: Flore (ft. Shunda K) 'Feel Me'

  28 Jan 2010 | 11:10 am

  Shunda K has been riding a wave of press in the UK for her latest collaboration with female French DJ, Flore.Shunda K and Flore explode the dance floor On “Feel Da Bass” and then get down to some grown folk’s business on “Feel Me,” Shunda K’s sexiest song yet. Check out the “too hot for MTV video below.

• DOWNLOAD: Roots Manuva vs The Bar-Kays 'Too Hot To Witness (Make It Funky edit)' MP3 FREE DOWNLOAD

  26 Jan 2010 | 2:35 pm

  Yowser! Mashin' up tha roots vocal with that heavy on the porn bass instrumental really retrozizes the shit of of this in the most formidable mannner. Get the fuck out tha way Huggy. Lovin' it bra.DOWNLOAD: Roots Manuva vs The Bar-Kays 'Too Hot To Witness (Make It Funky edit)'

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  ON-Mix Media

• Notorious Twins – Electro Works vol.2

  Editor

  7 Feb 2010 | 5:26 am

  Notorious Twins – Electro Works vol.2 Release: [onmp141] Release date: February 7, 2010 Release notes This Notorious Twins’ 5th release: Electro Works vol.2 An EP with 4 tracks. A result of numerous recording sessions during the period 2005 – 2009. Although it’s quite a timespan, the tracks have alltogether a coherent sound. The music is electro based. The song that kicks off the EP, Block Land, is more disco based than most of the tracks in this series of 4 EP’s. A typical 80s drum with a detuned bass, layers of pads and sparse percussion make this a Notorious…

• Breuk – Kapot

  Editor

  1 Feb 2010 | 1:37 pm

  Breuk – Kapot Release: [onmp140] Release date: February 1, 2010 Release notes Breuk is a project between Onno Sul and Jagerszoon. They are from Utrecht, The Netherlands. Their music is abstract. Techno meets classic. Enjoy it. Produced by Mr.DeVo! Track list: BIK CIF GIF VIM To download each individual track: richt-click, save as… on the track title. Download mp3, 20:00 min., 28Mb Download at Internet Archive Download at Mininova Creative Commons License: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 If you like this music and what we are doing, consider a donation. No related posts.

• Woopekken on Babbochjas – Thoughts 4 a Foodprocessor

  Editor

  24 Jan 2010 | 12:22 pm

  Woopekken on Babbochjas – Thoughts 4 a Foodprocessor Release: [onmp139] Release date: January 24, 2010 Release notes This is Woopekken on Babbochjas fifth release on ON-Mix media. It’s a kind of oldskool techno project. They are influenced by Speedy J, Joey Beltram, Dave Clarke,etc. Their music style is a mix of acid, techno, electro, old skool, standard are the heavy beats and deep basses. No compromises. Woopekken on Babbochjas is: MasterBeet – saw Not Arzt – hammer Stooley Wooley – flute Woopekken on Babbochjas just wants to kick everybody’s ass. The…

• Various Artists – Past & Present vol.4

  Editor

  17 Jan 2010 | 1:16 pm

  Various Artists – Past & Present vol.4 Release: [onmp138] Release date: January 17, 2010 Release notes Since we have launched this as a yearly tradition, we couldn’t leave you in the dark this year. So here it is, the wonderfull, heart-breaking, never-to-be-missed-again, making-everybody-elses-compilation-utterly-redundant, and what-a-way-to-start-2010, ON-Mix Media’s Past & Present volume 4. A mixture of ON-Mix Media’s finest, all blended together in one compilation album. It’s all there; electro, electronic, dark-ambient, noise, industrial, disco, club,…

• New stuff on our website

  Editor

  16 Jan 2010 | 7:09 am

  We have added some new stuff to the website and finished some open ends. A new search functionality has been added to the website. It can be found in the upper-menu on the right-side and it’s called ‘Advanced Search‘. It’s an – as the name puts it – advanced search option. You can search in all categories or just one or two. Makes it easier to find the things you’re looking for on our website. We have finished the ‘Releases‘ page. All the releases from 1988 untill today are in one long list. We have worked our way through the existing bio…

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  ExploreMusic

• MySpace Music Introducing 30-Second Audio Ads

  Adam Morrison

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am

  MySpace Music is experimenting with audio ads that must play before users can listen to free, streaming music.

• Tuesday Guide for February 9, 2010

  Nathalia Ribeiro

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:50 am

  The Tuesday Guide has just redesigned its website to not only cover music but DVDs and books. It’s easy to use and has a ton of information. Check it out.

• Five Songs You Gotta Hear for February 9 2010

  Nathalia Ribeiro

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

  Today we start in Sweden, jump to the UK, then back home to Canada for our second list of five songs for this week.

• Orphaned Land: Israeli Metal Band Pushes for Middle East Peace

  Andrew the EM intern

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Peace in the Middle East is a serious subject. It’s not a topic that you can just gloss over with someone. Once you start a discussion about it, you have to see it through.

• Two Cool New iTunes Apps

  Alan Cross

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  Sometimes your iPod needs an enema.

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  Rare Frequency

• Robert CurgenvenOltre (Line) CD

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pm

  I don’t think I’d ever heard of Robert Curgenven prior to this CD. Though he’s been active Australia’s sound art scene for a number of years now and performed across Europe, he’s only released a couple of CDrs before Oltre, which is his first proper release — and it’s a fascinating introduction to his work. The basic source material here is the so-called Transparence resonating dubplate, which Curgenven produced while an Artist in Residence at the O’Aroteca in Milan. For the dubplate, Cugenven recorded feedback drones at low volume in the…

• Playlists Now on Spinitron

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:39 am

  Playlists for Rare Frequency on WZBC 90.3 FM can be found at Spinitron.

• Video: 30,000 plastic bags (Zimoun)

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:11 am

  This is a video of the latest installation by Swiss sound and installation artist, Zimoun. It involves 30,00 plastic bags crackling beguilingly in a breeze created by a series of ventilator fans. You can check out more videos of his work on his own website and on Vimeo.

• Podcast 42: Snow Red

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:15 am

    Rare Frequency Podcast 42: Snow Red 1 Belbury Poly, "Thorn" The Willows (Ghost Box) CD 2005 2 Shackleton, "Something Has Got to Give" Three EPs (Perlon) CD 2009 3 Omar Khorshid, "Alf Layla" Tribute To Om Kolthoum (Voix de l’Orient) CD 1989 4 Sir Richard Bishop, "Sidi Mansour" The Freak of Araby (Drag City) CD 2009 5 Baris Manco, "Lambaya Püf Dee" Ben Belirim (Emre) CD 2008 6 Phirnis, "Portugeisische Galeere" Alpha (self-released) mp3 2010 7 Maja S. K. Ratkje and Lasse Marhaug, "Sound Check" Music For…

• February 04, 2010 on Rare Frequency

  4 Feb 2010 | 2:25 pm

  This much is reasonably certain. Should you tune in (and I hope that you will), you will hear music by the following: Shackleton, Andy Graydon, Brandon Terzakis, KGB, Illusion of Safety (with Jim O’Rourke), Robert Curgenven, and Ryonkt.

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  Mugasha Aux

• Marcie's Lyric Picks Vol. 1: Timely Voices

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:41 am

  By Marcie of "Behind The Lyric" The passage of time is something every conscious entity has no choice but to experience.  The experience of time is a subjective one, and highly dependent on our personal emotional state. When we are heartbroken, time can drag on endlessly.  It's the same when we are bored, or feeling purposeless.  When we are in love, smiling and laughing, or completely immersed in an activity we enjoy, then time feels like it is flying by.  I am sure many of us find listening to music makes time pass more pleasantly. I have noticed that time is a topic often…

• CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW: Myon & Shane 54 Live in Washington DC :-(

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:28 pm

  Bad news guys. The show tonight (and obviously the live internet broadcast) of Myon & Shane 54 in Washington DC has been cancelled. Booo! Blame Mother Nature. Lots and lots of snow....We are working to reschedule the show but, unfortunately, it probably won't be for a few months. Sorry guys. In honor of our Hungarian friends, everybody is REQUIRED to listen to Myon & Shane's latest episode of International Departures tonight ;-)Myon & Shane 54 - Internation Departures 17 Snow = Lameness-Justin Permalink | Leave a comment  »

• Tritonal and Myon & Shane 54 livestreaming concerts Thursday & Friday!

  3 Feb 2010 | 6:24 pm

  What if DJs could play all around the world in just 1 night? That would take some serious Santa Claus skills, haha. Well, we have a few DJs that are going to give it a shot, and Mugasha is going to help make it happen. This weekend Mugasha is going to broadcast the live events of 2 of our favorite DJ groups live onto the internet! On Thursday we will bring you live audio and video of Tritonal from San Francisco. On Friday we will bring live audio of Myon & Shane 54 from Washington DC. It's all happening at http://Mugasha.com/live. This is going to be insane! Here's the details for…

• Free Tickets to Myon & Shane 54 in Washington DC, Feb. 5th!

  2 Feb 2010 | 11:30 am

  Are you getting excited for the Myon & Shane 54 show coming up on Friday in Washington DC? We totally are! And, It only feels right to give away a couple of free tickets to the show! All you have to do is become a fan of Mugasha on our Facebook fan page. While you're there, why not increase your chances and invite some of your friends to become fans too :-) On Thursday, we'll randomly select a winner to receive 2 free tickets to the show.Git to it, there's free tickets to be won. Woop Woop!Mugasha Facebook Page Date:Friday, February 5, 2010 at 10:00pm Location: Josephine1008…

• Mr. Sam Dives Deep Into The Essence of Dance Music

  31 Jan 2010 | 3:59 pm

  This is Simon Lee and Alvin from Radio KUL, a weekly podcast that you can listen on Mugasha. Here's an interview with one of the artistes that will be featured on this week's episode of Radio KUL. Mr. Sam Dives Deep Into The Essence of Dance Music It’s great to be finally speaking with the one and only, Samuel Joel Paquet, better known to the music world as Mr. Sam. Since 1995, this French artiste began DJing in major clubs around his home state. He produced several early records on Diki and MFS and began remixing for Delerium, Age of Love, and Sinead O’Connor. In 2002, he caught…

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  Musical Pairings from eating/sf: connecting food and music

• Single Serving: Golden Ages - Be Cool single

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am

  Philadelphia's mysterious Golden Ages has released three singles from the forthcoming Tradition LP which is scheduled for a Spring 2010 release, and they are all highly recommended downloads for fans of Animal Collective, Panda Bear, and chillwave/glo-fi. The first single, "Everything Will Be Alright," was used as the cornerstone track for the Musical Pairings' chillwave mix, and was chosen for that spot because it reflected the very outer edges of the burgeoning genre. Indeed, Golden Ages isn't really a chillwave artist at all, but instead represents that missing link between the artists…

• Musical Pairings: The Drums - Summertime! (paired w/ rum-spiked dulce de leche)

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am

  The Drums' are the Brooklyn-based indie-pop quartet that are responsible for producing some of the best and most infectiously upbeat, pop songs to grace the Internet in the past few months. Their debut EP, Summertime!, is the perfect pairing for the fantastically flavorful rum-spiked dulce de leche featured on eating/sf today. This recipe won't be denied: just one taste and you'll find yourself heaping gooey, sweet spoonfuls well past the normal tolerance of your sweet tooth. Likewise, the cuts on the Drums' Summertime! have the type of melodies that will drill a mainline to the…

• Video: Parenthetical Girls - Evelyn McHale

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:01 pm

  Parenthetical Girls are an Portland, Oregon by way of Everett, Washington four-piece experimental pop act. They are set to release their next full lenfth, Privilege, as a box set of five limited edition 12" EPs on their Slender Means Society label. Each part is limited to 500 physical copies. The first 12" in the series is titled On Death & Endearments, and is scheduled for release on February 23, 2010. The last part in the cycle is scheduled to be released in May of 2011 and will come with an LP box to collect the series.MP3: Parenthetical Girls - Evelyn McHale

• Single Serving: Babe Rainbow - Scerwby

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am

  Vancouver's Babe Rainbow (a.k.a. Cameron Reed) crafts eerie, slow-mo dubstep (that he refers to as "surf-step") that is right at home on his new label: Warp. His forthcoming Shaved EP is full of hauntingly atmospheric cuts that shuffle, wobble and bump their way through dark tunnels and twisting passageways before fizzing out. Check out "Screwby" (offered below) from the Shaved EP which is scheduled to be released digitally and on 12" on February 8. Babe Rainbow - Screwby

• Single Serving: Preview: Joanna Newsom - Have One On Me

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:19 am

  I recently mentioned that Joanna Newsom has a new album titled Have One On Me due out on 2/23 on Drag City. More information has been released including the cover art (above), the fact that it is a 3xLP/3xCD, as well as a couple of tracks previewing the album, which just sound amazing. It is available for pre-order from Drag City on the link provided above. Check 'em out:Joanna Newsom - Good Intentions Paving CompanyJoanna Newsom - '81

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  AudioADD

• Playing At SXSW?

  AudioADD

  30 Jan 2010 | 1:19 pm

  Has your band or musical act snagged a coveted spot at this year's SXSW music festival? If months of applying, begging, and brown-nosing have paid off for you or anyone you know, we want to hear about it! The AudioADD crew will be cruising the streets of Austin this year looking for YOU! If you'd like to see us at your show, drop us a line! We're currently arranging Q&A's, video interviews, and live acoustic sets for March 17-21. If you're interested in being part of the action, hit us up at info@AudioADD.net!

• The Cover Band Conundrum

  Keaton Branch

  16 Jan 2010 | 4:26 pm

  Cover bands are and always have been a necessary part of the music scene. On those nights when you're out for a few drinks with friends and want to hear some familiar tunes, they're a welcome upgrade from a typical jukebox. Now I don't want to get off on a rant here, but earlier this week I visited a local pub with a 90's grunge cover band. It's a typical sound for this part of town on a weeknight, and as many pub crawlers grew up with the soundscapes of the 80's and 90's, it was a good fit. After a nice "throwback" medley of "Margaritaville" and "Voodoo Child," I heard the guitarist tune to…

• The 12 Days Of Christmas: Day 1

  Dan Joyce

  25 Dec 2009 | 12:15 pm

  The big day is finally here! The day where we wrap up our 12 Days of Christmas series with the number one song of the decade, according the Rolling Stone magazine. Coincidentally, today also happens to be Christmas. The entire AudioADD crew would like to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season. Now that we've gotten the necessary holiday cheer out of the way, lets get on with the important stuff. Sitting at the top of the list is a smash hit by a duo that originally began as a parody. Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" steals Santa's cookies this year. (Hopefully Danger Mouse ate them all as…

• The 12 Days Of Christmas: Day 2

  Dan Joyce

  24 Dec 2009 | 8:30 pm

  'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house; Not a creature was stirring, not even a Jigga! Coming in at number 2 the night before Christmas is Mr. Knowles himself with "99 Problems." (He's the one who put a ring on it) With a hook shared from Ice T, Jay Z's Black Album track was a smash. Rolling Stone Magazine claims "It was the funkiest thing Rick Rubin had touched since the Eighties," regarding the track's producer. Rolling Stone continued by saying: "needless to say, it was a relief for Beyoncé to be upgraded to "nonproblem" status." Do you agree with the…

• The Twelve Days Of Christmas: Day 4

  Keaton Branch

  23 Dec 2009 | 11:29 am

  The next band we're featuring on AudioADD's Twelve Days of Christmas holds a special place in our hearts. They've made consistently great albums through their career and have never compromised. These Brits have found the formula for heart-winning tunes and don't seem to be slowing down soon. Coming in at number four on Rolling Stone's best bands of the decade are Coldplay. It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since we saw this no-name band's boring music video for "Yellow" on MTV the first time. We kept thinking, 'No one sounds like this. This isn't going to last.' Here we are a decade…

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  CLICK & DAGGER

• Live Show Review: Editors @ Showbox 2/5

  clickdagger

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:04 pm

  Review by Royal Stuart | Photos by Puja Parakh The musicians that make upEditors sound as if they’ve done hard time in various cover bands and through sheer coincidence ended up on the same stage together. Imagine a band comprised of musicians doing their best to perform likeIan McCulloch (vocals),The Edge (lead guitar), Justin Chancellor(bass guitar) and Trent Reznor(drums), all thrown together and forced to perform their favorite goth rock songs from Depeche Mode, Bauhaus, and Interpol. This is exactly what I heard Friday night at Showbox at the Market. It’s a strange thing to see a…

• Click & Dagger – Best of 2009: Music, Shows, and Photos

  clickdagger

  1 Jan 2010 | 6:20 pm

  Top 12 Albums Of course you should always take these Top 10 lists with a grain of salt since this is all just matter of someone’s opinion, but here’s what excited me this year. I tend to like the foreign stuff and music that just sounds different and takes chances. What sounds good to me may be crap in your world, but as long as you’re checking out new music then I’ve done my job and you rock for being open-minded. I hear a lot of people say they “don’t get” a band like Animal Collective, but that’s kinda the point. Put on a good pair of…

• Live Review: The Rural Alberta Advantage/Blunt Mechanic/Yarnowl @ Vera Project, 12/19/2009

  clickdagger

  28 Dec 2009 | 3:28 pm

  Review by Royal Stuart I wish i had had the Vera Project when I was in high school, growing up in Oklahoma. I surely would have developed good musical taste and consequently used it to my advantage to rise above the “perfectly average” persona I had diligently built for myself. Actually, it probably wouldn’t have done any good. I just wasn’t ready to form my own opinions about anything back then. And now — well, just go ahead and try to shut me up. What a great thing kids in Seattle have. Too bad only a handful of them even know about it. The Vera is a safe haven, where…

• New Music Review: The Temper Trap – Conditions

  clickdagger

  19 Dec 2009 | 10:10 am

  Phar Lap’s Power and Stamina? The Temper Trap Conditions CD Review by WIllie Matthewson Have you been looking for a promising band and kick-ass album to carry you into the New Year?  Look no further than The Temper Trap’s Conditions.  If you’re stirred by Keane, The Bravery, or Bloc Party; then Conditions is a must-have. Each track is solid and immediately appealing.  It is easy to see why Conditions was nominated for Australian Recording Industry Association’s (ARIA) Album of the Year and why the Single “Sweet Disposition” was used on the 500 Days of Summer and One Tree Hill…

• Live Review: Passion Pit @ The Moore 12/9

  clickdagger

  11 Dec 2009 | 12:01 pm

  review by Royal Stuart | photos by Brittney Bollay Michael Angelakos, the lead singer of Passion Pit, sings like what could be mistaken for a 12-year-old girl. Screaming at the top of his lungs, in falsetto, Angelakos puts everything he can into his voice, attempting to hit the notes and extremes he did when recording in the studio. Trouble is, the human vocal chords just aren’t meant for that kind of abuse. Try singing like he does on any one of the songs from the band’s amazing full-length debut Manners, or on Chunk of Change, the EP that introduced the world to the genius of Passion…

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  Analog Apartment | Blog

• Archer Record Pressing: Detroit’s Last Vinyl Plant

  Terri

  17 Jan 2010 | 9:49 pm

• Chocolate Records

  Analog Apartment

  17 Jan 2010 | 7:34 am

  Thanks to @secret4mula for pointing this one out!

• Analog Apartment in a city near you

  Analog Apartment

  31 Dec 2009 | 9:35 am

  Hope everyone had a great holiday and is gearing up for their New Year celebration tonight. Those of you that have been following us on Twitter may have noticed that we're gearing up for a little experiment in 2010 in an effort to build and strengthen the vinyl movement in communities all over the world. What we're doing: In October, we started the NYC Analog Apartment Meetup group where local record lovers will come together to listen to, share, lend, and discuss vinyl records. We'll be having casual Meetups at local record stores and pubs / cafes to discover new music and build a local…

• Insound Design Store

  Analog Apartment

  14 Dec 2009 | 11:33 am

  From December 17th to December 21st, Insound will have a store open that is sure to feature some goodies for the analog music lover including box sets, turntables, and accessories. Looking forward to checking this out.

• An end to Technics 1200?

  Analog Apartment

  30 Nov 2009 | 10:11 am

    There's some chatter on the internets about a move by Panasonic that will end production of the iconic Technics 1200 line of analog turntables. The guys over at Nylvi are on top of it and have it looks like the quotes may be applicable to the Australian market only. “It is a sad day today but due to low sales globally in analogue turntables a decision to stop production has been made on Technics Turntables.  For Australia this means we will receive our last shipment in March” -  Ian North, spokesperson, Panasonic Australia With no official press release from…

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  Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Stage Photographer (Jazz Music Dance Theater Live Instruments Performance)

• TINARIWEN - Eyadou ag LECHE and Saïd ag AYAD

  Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:03 pm

  Eyadou AG LECHE on percussions and Saïd AG AYAD on bass with the musical group of Tuaregs from Mali, TINARIWEN at "L'Usine", Geneva, Switzerland. December 2007

• Samuel Blaser

  Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pm

  The swiss jazz trombonist Samuel Blaser during a night shooting in Geneva. Rue de Berne. November 2009

• Dean Bowman

  Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer

  6 Feb 2010 | 11:07 am

  The US jazz and gospel singer Dean Bowman at the AMR, Sud des Alpes, Geneva, Switzerland. December 2009.

• Marc Copland

  Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:39 pm

  The US jazz pianist Marc Copland during a Masterclass at the AMR, Sud des Alpes, Geneva, Switzerland. February 2008

• Seamus Blake

  Juan-Carlos Hernandez - Photographer

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:44 am

  The US saxophonist Seamus Blake at the AMR, Geneva, Switzerland. January 2006

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  thefreshpage.com

• BALANCE 016: AGORIA Release

  thefreshpage

  5 Feb 2010 | 1:01 pm

  BALANCE 016: AGORIA Release Electro House Music U.S. Release Date: March 16, 2010 After raising the bar to unprecedented heights in 2009 with Joris Voorn and Will Saul’s stunning additions to the series, EQ Recordings’ Balance series returns for the new decade with yet another standard-setting mix from one of the most sophisticated and inspiring names in techno, frenchman – Agoria. The man otherwise known as Sebastien Devaud wasn’t bitten by the dance music bug until he was out of his teens, but once he began hunting imported 12”s from the US and Germany in his native France,…

• Satoshi Tomiie returns with MES – Back To Basics

  thefreshpage

  1 Feb 2010 | 2:08 pm

  Satoshi Tomiie returns with MES – Back To Basics Electro House Music As heard in recent DJ sets from the likes of Danny Tenaglia, Ellen Allien, Laurent Garnier, Paolo Mojo, Radio Slave, Seth Troxler, Slam and many more. Satoshi Tomiie plays an integral part in one of dance music’s biggest legacies. A top DJ, producer and owner of Saw Recordings, Tomiie is also a member (along with David Morales, Frankie Knuckles, Hector Romero and GM, Judy Weinstein) of the legendary Def Mix crew. Those in the know can attest to the fact that dance music would simply not be the same without their…

• Electro House Mix – Freak Me F**ing Good by DJ Dinsy

  thefreshpage

  28 Jan 2010 | 10:54 am

  Electro House Mix – Freak Me F**ing Good by DJ Dinsy Electro House Music We welcome a new superstar electro house music DJ to TheFreshpage – a bad ass by the name of DJ Dinsy! This guy is going to freak you good with this stellar mix Freak Me F**ing Good. It’s just too good to not perk up and pay attention. Let’s “Get Nasty” with the premiere track’s chunky electro beats with no delay to the “U Freak Me” edit by Dinsy himself. And prepare yourself for some heavy bass in Orlando Voorn’s Deamau5 remix of Paco Di Bangos World. There is…

• Electro House Mix – The Freshcast 2010

  thefreshpage

  22 Jan 2010 | 9:35 am

  Electro House Mix – The Freshcast 2010 Electro House Music Right from the beginning of this mix Chris Wren grabs you in only ways music can invigorate your senses. As you shake your head and try and understand what is happening to you, the track “Poptimistic” makes your muscles convulse with pure determination leading away to “Sometimes I Feel” where the hair on the back of your head stands up straight and flows with the music. But before you drift away in some state of trance a funky beat “I’m The Sh*t” wakes you out of your stupor only long…

• King Britt to Release Intricate Beauty

  thefreshpage

  20 Jan 2010 | 5:45 pm

  KING BRITT to release new original artist album Intricate Beauty on Nervous Records House Music RELEASE Date: April 20, 2010 We’ll cut to the chase. Intricate Beauty is the final “conventional” dance album King Britt will ever make. And how fitting this final chapter also marks King’s first ever release on seminal house music label Nervous Records. This is the seal of quality. Don’t worry, though, King Britt’s not going anywhere as an artist. He’ll be concentrating on more experimental based music and searching for new avenues to help push the live electronic improvisational end…