So, the Coachella line up is finally announced. No Britney...but it is pretty decent. Here it is: FRIDAY APRIL 17: Paul McCartney, Morrissey, Franz Ferdinand, Leonard Cohen, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Beirut, The Black Keys, Girl Talk, Silversun Pickups, The Ting Tings, The Crystal Method, Ghostland Observatory, Crystal Castles, The Airborne Toxic Event, We Are Scientists, N.A.S.A., Patton & Rahzel, M. Ward, The Presets, The Hold Steady, A Place to Bury Strangers, Felix da Housecat, Buraka Som Sistema, Ryan Bingham, Bajofondo, Peanut Butter Wolf, Noah & the Whale, White Lies, The [...]
Nico Vega just keep better and better in 2009 for me! With their self-titled debut album set to be released on February 3 and a tour with Semi Precious Weapons, they are ready to make a big splash in the music world. Their new video for their single "Burn Burn" is a twisted version of Leonardo's famous painting "The Last Supper". Directed by the Skinny Directors (they also did the Devandra Bernhart video for "Carmensita"), the clip shows the band destroying instruments, people throwing food...its one supper I know I would like to attend. [...]
Coachella rumors are flying around now almost daily but we can confirm that there will be no Radiohead, no David Bowie and no Daft Punk. Who is left? Is Britney Spears really going to headline? Hopefully the line up gets released soon! As long as Jack Johnson doesn't headline again...
If you've been missing your fix of some new female singers, then here's one to feed your addiction; VV Brown . Hailing from Northampton, UK, VV is no stranger to writing a good pop tune. She's already penned tracks for the Sugababes and The Pussycat Dolls before deciding to do it all on her own. A little bit more on the fun side of retro pop...VV Brown is a mix of Amy Winehouse if she hung out with the Pipettes. Already on the radar with her track "Crying Blood", VV Brown is [...]
Iggy Pop I guess is pressed for some cash these days. After being the soundtrack to the Royal Caribbean commercials for years with "Lust For Life", he's now ready to sell you some car insurance! Taking the plunge into promoting Swiftcover Auto Insurance in the UK, its an odd fit and not even Iggy can give it the cool factor. Maybe he should have broken out the peanut butter?!
The Ting Tings have decided their other video for "Thats Not My Name" wasn't good enough so they decided to make one for us fine people in the U.S. Loads of glow in the dark, a little bit of double dutch and of course Jules in sunglasses and Katie dancing up a storm in the middle of nowhere. Its a fun video...although I actually prefer the original.
Since EMI took down the music from the YouTube clips I posted yesterday on Lily's songs "Fag Hag and "Kabul Shit". I've now got MP3's for you PLUS 2 new tracks, "22" and "He Wasn't There" Here they are for download for a limited time only: Lily Allen - 22 Lily Allen - He Wasn't There Lily Allen - Kabul Shit Lily Allen - Fag Hag Don't forget to buy "It's Not Me, It's You" on February 9th [...]
Coldplay got a little lazy and decided to replace themselves with puppets for their latest video "Life In Technicolor II". The kids seem to enjoy it and Chris Martin even has the ability to crowd surf as a puppet...pretty incredible.
Oasis have announced they will be bringing their tour to China during the month of April. Hitting 3 different cities, they will play: April 3 - Beijing, Capital Gym April 5 - Shangai, Grand Stage April 7 - Hong Kong, AsiaWorld Arena This will be the band's first time playing in the country...
Lily, Lily, and more Lily! Here are two new Lily Allen tracks that are on "The Fear" EP and bonus tracks on "It's Not Me, It's You". "Fag Hag": "Kabul Shit"
Its less than a month away till the release of "It's Not Me, It's You" and songs are slowly pouring in. With the nice little sampler Parlophone offered up the other week and Lily releasing demos ages ago, now she has recently performed "He Wasn't There" live on BBC 6. Listen to it here!:
Nico Vega has been on my radar for some time now and FINALLY their debut album is coming out February 3! They are curently on tour with Semi Precious Weapons and Von Iva...so if you still have a chance to catch them you MUST see them. Aja, the singer, is an absolutely star and the music wll blow you away. If you haven't had the chance to hear the band, here's a free download of "Burn Burn" Nico Vega - Burn Burn
Lily Allen is not a person to get into a feud...and I am sure Katy Perry is regretting ever making that stupid comment about her being the skinnier American version of Lily and the fatter Amy Winehouse. Lily was recently on Miquita Oliver's show and pulled off quite a good impression of Katy during her interview Watch it here:
Of course...its a fake but hopefully there will be some actual truth to it. Apparently the Bowie listing is true. I know Moz is confirmed...and thats about it. As the news comes along it will be posted...
U2 is well, U2....they don't really need an introduction. Today they decided a special URL to their first single "Get On Your Boots" from their upcoming album "No Line On he Horizon" at goyb.u2.com Thoughts? Well, its definitely not typical U2. They took a little bit of a different approach to their typical loud, full of sound pop/orock tracks and brought in a little bit of darkness to the track. Don't get me wrong, its still catchy but its definitely a change. So far, I like it...I'm [...]
Seriously, how many times are the Ting Tings going to tour in the U.S.? I mean, it felt like they were playing in New York once a week for the past year... Well, if you missed them the 30 other times they've come around then here are the tour dates: March 16 New York, NY Webster Hall March 18 [...]
The Decemberists are offering fans the chance to hear some of their forthcoming material via free download on their official website. Colin took to the official site to tell fans the latest and this is what he had to say: Adored Mailing List Recipients, It is our utmost pleasure to offer to you, dear Mailing List Recipient, the first crack at downloading a song culled from our upcoming Long Player, The Hazards of Love, due out on Capitol Records on March 24th. The song in question? It's called "The Rake's Song." Go immediately to www.decemberists.com [...]
Yesterday, Oasis debuted their much anticipated short documentary about the street performers that debuted several songs off their current album, "Dig Out Your Soul" The original rumor was that Oasis was going to be dropping in and playing a special street gig and making an appearance to play with one of the 30 buskers they appointed to perform their songs. It obviously never happened though as A-We all would have heard about it and B-The stupid asshole from Canada who broke Noel's ribs unfortunately caused the Terminal 5 gig to be canceled. Anyway, [...]
For fans of Indie 103 in Los Angeles that thought they found the answer years ago to boring, generic radio rock...well say goodbye to that answer. Indie 103.1, in my opinion the best station in all of the United States is now off the air. The station will still exist on the internet...but its not the same as having it on in your car during morning traffic. What a shame. Here was the statement left on their website: This is an important message for the Indie 103.1 [...]
Lily Allen has had to face up to the big question...why no Mark Ronson this time around? He was such a big part in the production of "Alright, Still" but he is nowhere to be found to "It's Not Me, It's You". Setting the record straight, Lily explains why...she wanted a different sound. She wanted to steer away from the usual suspects Mark has been working with and find a new sound courtesy of some new producers. "I wanted to set myself away from Duffy, Adele and Amy (Winehouse) because they are so [...]
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