wednesday
Pretty far for a white guy
Dexter Holland, vocalist for SoCal punks The Offspring, recently ran the 42km Los Angeles marathon in a bid to raise money for The Innocence Mission, a charity that provides DNA testing for criminal defendants. The singer finished the run in just over five hours, placing 7900th. "I hit a wall at about [26kms]," Holland said in a statement, "but I'm glad I was able to finish. I shouldn't have eaten those tacos for breakfast!"
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Cassandra Wilson is go
In 2001, Time magazine hailed jazz artist Cassandra Wilson "America's best singer". Now she's set to dazzle again, this time with legendary producer T-Bone Burnett at the helm. For her forthcoming April release, Thunderbird, Wilson swaps the sparse acoustic guitar sound that defined mid-90s albums like Blue Light 'Til Dawn and the Grammy-winning New Moon Daughter for a keyboard-driven roots sound inspired by the inclusion of keyboardist (and co-producer) Keefus Ciancia. Other artists appearing on the album include guitarists Marc Ribot and Colin Linden, bassists Mike Elizondo (electric) and Reginald Veal (acoustic), and drummers Jim Keltner, Bill Maxwell and Jay Bellerose. "Working with T-Bone took the songs into a whole other place," Wilson explained. "He guided me into the deepest recesses of the material, and that attention to detail and nuance allowed me to delve into my own innermost emotions." What's emerged is a post-modern, primal take on roots music. Tracklisting:
"Go To Mexico"
"Closer To You"
"Easy Rider"
"It Would Be So Easy"
"Red River Valley"
"Poet"
"I Want To Be Loved"
"Lost"
"Strike A Match"
"Tarot"
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CD sales fall, downloads rise
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) today announced the wholesale recorded music results for the calendar year ending December 2005. While a decline in the size of the physical market was observed, there were strong signs the digital market is expanding rapidly. The wholesale value of the digital market in 2005 was almost $8,000,000 (or around 1.5 per cent of the overall value of the wholesale market), and it's likely to experience significant growth during 2006. In recognition of this, ARIA will be making an announcement later this week about the launch of the new digital track chart.
INXS Australian promo tour
After a hugely successful first leg of their US/Canadian tour, INXS return to Australia in April (9th to 13th) for a promotional visit to support new single "Afterglow" and to announce their Australian tour. Fans will also get the chance to see the band in full concert via two special shows — a MMM Garage Session and a MAX Session at the Opera House. The band are currently on a two-week break after a sold-out US tour that drew strong reviews. The LA Times declared "[new singer] J.D is good, really good. And the crowd loves him", while the Hollywood Reporter said "INXS looks and sounds invigorated". The band launch into the second leg of their US/Canadian tour on April 20 and will tour for a further three months.
INXS: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501530
Architecture on the road
After a mammoth 2005 traipsing the world promoting second album In Case We Die, you'd think Architecture In Helsinki would be sick of touring. But not even the anticipated stench of 11 sweaty people in the same small bus can dampen their enthusiasm for a return to Europe for a one-month, one-day-off tour de France, Holland, Germany, England, Belgium and, of course, Italy (home of the finest salami found in any petrol station in the donkey-eating universe). But before then, AIH are serving up two pre-tour snacks at the Northcote Social Club (Wednesday April 5 and Wednesday April 12). Tickets on sale now.
AIH: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501530
Surprise, it's Paul Simon
His recording career is, incredibly, edging towards the 50-year mark, but
Paul Simon still wants to Surprise. At least, that's the title of his highly-anticipated new album. Billboard reports Surprise - a collaboration with long-time U2 producer Brian Eno - is set for release in May. The album, Simon's first since 2000's You're The One, will include the Oscar-nominated "Father And Daughter" from the 2002 soundtrack for The Wild Thornberries. Tracklisting:
"How Can You Live In The Northeast"
"Everything About It Is A Love Song"
"Outrageous"
"Sure Don't Feel Like Love"
"Wartime Prayers"
"Beautiful"
"I Don't Believe"
"Another Galaxy"
"Once Upon A Time There Was An Ocean"
"That's Me"
"Father And Daughter"
Paul Simon: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3500342
U2: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3504356
Brian Eno: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501859
Dexter Holland, vocalist for SoCal punks The Offspring, recently ran the 42km Los Angeles marathon in a bid to raise money for The Innocence Mission, a charity that provides DNA testing for criminal defendants. The singer finished the run in just over five hours, placing 7900th. "I hit a wall at about [26kms]," Holland said in a statement, "but I'm glad I was able to finish. I shouldn't have eaten those tacos for breakfast!"
/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501681
Cassandra Wilson is go
In 2001, Time magazine hailed jazz artist Cassandra Wilson "America's best singer". Now she's set to dazzle again, this time with legendary producer T-Bone Burnett at the helm. For her forthcoming April release, Thunderbird, Wilson swaps the sparse acoustic guitar sound that defined mid-90s albums like Blue Light 'Til Dawn and the Grammy-winning New Moon Daughter for a keyboard-driven roots sound inspired by the inclusion of keyboardist (and co-producer) Keefus Ciancia. Other artists appearing on the album include guitarists Marc Ribot and Colin Linden, bassists Mike Elizondo (electric) and Reginald Veal (acoustic), and drummers Jim Keltner, Bill Maxwell and Jay Bellerose. "Working with T-Bone took the songs into a whole other place," Wilson explained. "He guided me into the deepest recesses of the material, and that attention to detail and nuance allowed me to delve into my own innermost emotions." What's emerged is a post-modern, primal take on roots music. Tracklisting:
"Go To Mexico"
"Closer To You"
"Easy Rider"
"It Would Be So Easy"
"Red River Valley"
"Poet"
"I Want To Be Loved"
"Lost"
"Strike A Match"
"Tarot"
/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3509712
CD sales fall, downloads rise
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) today announced the wholesale recorded music results for the calendar year ending December 2005. While a decline in the size of the physical market was observed, there were strong signs the digital market is expanding rapidly. The wholesale value of the digital market in 2005 was almost $8,000,000 (or around 1.5 per cent of the overall value of the wholesale market), and it's likely to experience significant growth during 2006. In recognition of this, ARIA will be making an announcement later this week about the launch of the new digital track chart.
INXS Australian promo tour
After a hugely successful first leg of their US/Canadian tour, INXS return to Australia in April (9th to 13th) for a promotional visit to support new single "Afterglow" and to announce their Australian tour. Fans will also get the chance to see the band in full concert via two special shows — a MMM Garage Session and a MAX Session at the Opera House. The band are currently on a two-week break after a sold-out US tour that drew strong reviews. The LA Times declared "[new singer] J.D is good, really good. And the crowd loves him", while the Hollywood Reporter said "INXS looks and sounds invigorated". The band launch into the second leg of their US/Canadian tour on April 20 and will tour for a further three months.
INXS: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501530
Architecture on the road
After a mammoth 2005 traipsing the world promoting second album In Case We Die, you'd think Architecture In Helsinki would be sick of touring. But not even the anticipated stench of 11 sweaty people in the same small bus can dampen their enthusiasm for a return to Europe for a one-month, one-day-off tour de France, Holland, Germany, England, Belgium and, of course, Italy (home of the finest salami found in any petrol station in the donkey-eating universe). But before then, AIH are serving up two pre-tour snacks at the Northcote Social Club (Wednesday April 5 and Wednesday April 12). Tickets on sale now.
AIH: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501530
Surprise, it's Paul Simon
His recording career is, incredibly, edging towards the 50-year mark, but
Paul Simon still wants to Surprise. At least, that's the title of his highly-anticipated new album. Billboard reports Surprise - a collaboration with long-time U2 producer Brian Eno - is set for release in May. The album, Simon's first since 2000's You're The One, will include the Oscar-nominated "Father And Daughter" from the 2002 soundtrack for The Wild Thornberries. Tracklisting:
"How Can You Live In The Northeast"
"Everything About It Is A Love Song"
"Outrageous"
"Sure Don't Feel Like Love"
"Wartime Prayers"
"Beautiful"
"I Don't Believe"
"Another Galaxy"
"Once Upon A Time There Was An Ocean"
"That's Me"
"Father And Daughter"
Paul Simon: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3500342
U2: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3504356
Brian Eno: /artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501859
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