October 10
Guns N' Roses ready Chinese Democracy
[source: NME.com] Guns N' Roses are rumoured to be releasing a new album this year.
The much delayed Chinese Democracy record has been the subject of much speculation after frontman Axl Rose indicated he has been working on the record for nearly a decade.
The group's recent return to the live stage has further fuelled anticipation and now internet reports claim the record will be out next month.
The possibility of Chinese Democracy appearing in November rose after the band announced a series of tour dates - kicking off in Jacksonville on October 20 - and ended their statement with a cryptic phrase: "There are 13 Tuesdays left between now and the end of the year," it read, referring to the day albums are released in America.
Now Rolling Stone have claimed the record will finally see the light of day on November 21 (hinting at the possibility of a UK release for November 20).
This date, however, has not been confirmed by the band's label or management.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3502719
Yoko Ono honours those striving for peace
[source: NME.com] Yoko Ono has awarded the annual Lennon Ono grants to two organisations advocating peace and harmony.
The recipients of the grant, awarded on what would have been John Lennon's 66th birthday, are Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Center For Constitutional Rights.
Speaking to BBC NEWS, Ono said the recipients of the award "look beyond today's conflict and destruction and envision a positive future for your society".
The grants were introduced by Ono in 2002, when Israeli Zvi Goldstein and Palestinian Khalil Rabah were honoured.
Medecins Sans Frontieres was formed in 1971 and provides humanitarian aid to war-torn or disadvantaged regions, while the Center For Constitutional Rights is a non-profit group that seeks to uphold human rights in the United States.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3538005
Andre 3000 gets animated
[source: NME.com] Outkast's Andre 3000 has created a cartoon show called Class Of 3000. Written and executively produced by the star, its first episode will air in the US on The Cartoon Network on November 3.
The series focuses on a group of musically gifted kids and an unlikely visitor, Sunny Bridges [Andre 3000], who brings sunshine to their lives.
The Outkast frontman will compose an original song for each episode while guest directors will produce accompanying videos.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501539
Blondie to play penultimate CBGBs show
[source: NME.com] Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein will perform an acoustic set at CBGBs' last ever Saturday night this weekend (October 14).
The pair will take to the stage before punk-rockers The Dictators at the legendary New York venue, which closes its doors for the last time on Sunday following a performance by CBGBs veteran Patti Smith.
Meanwhile, Harry recently collaborated with Moby on "New York, New York", which will be released as a single on October 23.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501908
Evanescence top the chart
Goth-rockers Evanescence have shot to the top of the Motorola ARIA album charts with second album The Open Door, beating off stiff competition from The Killers (Sam's Town) and Jet (Shine On).
"The making of this record has been really intense, but I've come out feeling purified," singer Amy Lee said earlier this year. She'd not long split from long-term boyfriend Shaun Morgan (Seether).
The band have experienced their own share of trouble since debut album Fallen: original songwriting partner/guitarist Ben Moody was replaced by ex-Cold member Terry Balsamo, who then suffered an untimely stroke.
"I've grown so much since Fallen and Terry is the perfect writing partner," Lee has said of the new combination. "I feel like I've been lifted up to a whole new level of inspiration and possibilities. After all the things we've seen over the past couple of years, beautiful and tragic, in the end I'm really grateful. It has made us create music I could not be more in love with."
Currently on tour in the US, Evanescence will then head to Europe and the UK. There are, however, rumours of an Australian tour in early 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501666
Paul Kelly plays A to Z
Widely considered one of the country's finest singer-songwriters, Paul Kelly is taking to the stage to prove it.
Beginning at the Brisbane Powerhouse on November 28, Kelly will play a series of "A to Z shows", consisting of 100 songs played in alphabetical order over four nights.
With just a guitar and a piano, Kelly will work through his extensive catalogue, from 1985's classic Post to recent bluegrass LP Foggy Highway. Reinterpreting classic numbers he's been performing for years, re-claiming those covered by others, and bringing to light a few hidden gems, these performances are not be missed!
Tour dates:
Tuesday November 28 to Friday December 1 - Brisbane Powerhouse
Tuesday December 5 to Friday December 8 - Melbourne Spiegeltent
Tuesday December 12 to Friday December 15 - The Studio, Sydney Opera House
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3500775
P Diddy to hang up his bling?
At a Manhattan launch party for new album Press Play last Friday, rap mogul P Diddy hinted his upcoming album may be his final solo release.
"To be honest, I would love for it to be the last one," Diddy told journalists. "My first couple of albums talked about drama, death, tragedy, controversy... ups and downs. This album is about love. I would love to end it on a note of love.
"I don't want to overstay my welcome. I ain't never been a cat to overdo it; I don't want to overdo it now. I feel like I'm at my best on this album. It makes people feel good when they hear it. So many things, at the end of the day, are my strong points. I look forward to my acting career."
At pains to point out he didn't want to be like other hip-hop artists who discuss retiring but don't stick to it, Diddy also revealed some of the guests who appear on the new LP. It's a virtual who's who of music, including Cee-Lo from Gnarls Barkley, Nas, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, Timbaland and many more.
"There ain't never gonna be another Diddy," the man formerly known as Puff Daddy said. "Right now, we all feel like we're on the top of our game. What's kept us in the game so long has been the love."
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3527996
Red Riders release debut LP
Sydney rockers Red Riders are gearing up for the release of debut longplayer Replica Replica. The album has already received glowing reviews from local music press, including three-and-a-half stars in Rolling Stone and four stars in jmag.
Currently on the road with End Of Fashion and The Living End - and with yet another national tour planned for November, when they'll team with Perth outfit Little Birdy - the band recorded the LP at Rockinghorse Studios in Byron Bay with producer Woody Annison (Pound System, Rocket Science). First single "Slide In Next To Me" has been added to high rotation at Triple J, while second single "A.S.P.I.R.I.N." is fast becoming a live favourite.
Replica Replica is released on Ivy League Records on October 21.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3537168
New Wolfmother single
They're currently taking a break from conquering stages across the globe, but Wolfmother's final single from their self-titled debut album is set for release on October 28.
"Joker And The Thief" comes with a remix from Loving Hand (Tim Goldsworthy/DFA), as well as an acoustic version of "Vagabond" and a live version of "Where Eagles Have Been".
With a number of ARIA nominations this year, you can catch the Sydney trio in action when they perform at the award ceremony on Sunday October 29.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3537444
[source: NME.com] Guns N' Roses are rumoured to be releasing a new album this year.
The much delayed Chinese Democracy record has been the subject of much speculation after frontman Axl Rose indicated he has been working on the record for nearly a decade.
The group's recent return to the live stage has further fuelled anticipation and now internet reports claim the record will be out next month.
The possibility of Chinese Democracy appearing in November rose after the band announced a series of tour dates - kicking off in Jacksonville on October 20 - and ended their statement with a cryptic phrase: "There are 13 Tuesdays left between now and the end of the year," it read, referring to the day albums are released in America.
Now Rolling Stone have claimed the record will finally see the light of day on November 21 (hinting at the possibility of a UK release for November 20).
This date, however, has not been confirmed by the band's label or management.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3502719
Yoko Ono honours those striving for peace
[source: NME.com] Yoko Ono has awarded the annual Lennon Ono grants to two organisations advocating peace and harmony.
The recipients of the grant, awarded on what would have been John Lennon's 66th birthday, are Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Center For Constitutional Rights.
Speaking to BBC NEWS, Ono said the recipients of the award "look beyond today's conflict and destruction and envision a positive future for your society".
The grants were introduced by Ono in 2002, when Israeli Zvi Goldstein and Palestinian Khalil Rabah were honoured.
Medecins Sans Frontieres was formed in 1971 and provides humanitarian aid to war-torn or disadvantaged regions, while the Center For Constitutional Rights is a non-profit group that seeks to uphold human rights in the United States.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3538005
Andre 3000 gets animated
[source: NME.com] Outkast's Andre 3000 has created a cartoon show called Class Of 3000. Written and executively produced by the star, its first episode will air in the US on The Cartoon Network on November 3.
The series focuses on a group of musically gifted kids and an unlikely visitor, Sunny Bridges [Andre 3000], who brings sunshine to their lives.
The Outkast frontman will compose an original song for each episode while guest directors will produce accompanying videos.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501539
Blondie to play penultimate CBGBs show
[source: NME.com] Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein will perform an acoustic set at CBGBs' last ever Saturday night this weekend (October 14).
The pair will take to the stage before punk-rockers The Dictators at the legendary New York venue, which closes its doors for the last time on Sunday following a performance by CBGBs veteran Patti Smith.
Meanwhile, Harry recently collaborated with Moby on "New York, New York", which will be released as a single on October 23.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501908
Evanescence top the chart
Goth-rockers Evanescence have shot to the top of the Motorola ARIA album charts with second album The Open Door, beating off stiff competition from The Killers (Sam's Town) and Jet (Shine On).
"The making of this record has been really intense, but I've come out feeling purified," singer Amy Lee said earlier this year. She'd not long split from long-term boyfriend Shaun Morgan (Seether).
The band have experienced their own share of trouble since debut album Fallen: original songwriting partner/guitarist Ben Moody was replaced by ex-Cold member Terry Balsamo, who then suffered an untimely stroke.
"I've grown so much since Fallen and Terry is the perfect writing partner," Lee has said of the new combination. "I feel like I've been lifted up to a whole new level of inspiration and possibilities. After all the things we've seen over the past couple of years, beautiful and tragic, in the end I'm really grateful. It has made us create music I could not be more in love with."
Currently on tour in the US, Evanescence will then head to Europe and the UK. There are, however, rumours of an Australian tour in early 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501666
Paul Kelly plays A to Z
Widely considered one of the country's finest singer-songwriters, Paul Kelly is taking to the stage to prove it.
Beginning at the Brisbane Powerhouse on November 28, Kelly will play a series of "A to Z shows", consisting of 100 songs played in alphabetical order over four nights.
With just a guitar and a piano, Kelly will work through his extensive catalogue, from 1985's classic Post to recent bluegrass LP Foggy Highway. Reinterpreting classic numbers he's been performing for years, re-claiming those covered by others, and bringing to light a few hidden gems, these performances are not be missed!
Tour dates:
Tuesday November 28 to Friday December 1 - Brisbane Powerhouse
Tuesday December 5 to Friday December 8 - Melbourne Spiegeltent
Tuesday December 12 to Friday December 15 - The Studio, Sydney Opera House
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3500775
P Diddy to hang up his bling?
At a Manhattan launch party for new album Press Play last Friday, rap mogul P Diddy hinted his upcoming album may be his final solo release.
"To be honest, I would love for it to be the last one," Diddy told journalists. "My first couple of albums talked about drama, death, tragedy, controversy... ups and downs. This album is about love. I would love to end it on a note of love.
"I don't want to overstay my welcome. I ain't never been a cat to overdo it; I don't want to overdo it now. I feel like I'm at my best on this album. It makes people feel good when they hear it. So many things, at the end of the day, are my strong points. I look forward to my acting career."
At pains to point out he didn't want to be like other hip-hop artists who discuss retiring but don't stick to it, Diddy also revealed some of the guests who appear on the new LP. It's a virtual who's who of music, including Cee-Lo from Gnarls Barkley, Nas, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, Timbaland and many more.
"There ain't never gonna be another Diddy," the man formerly known as Puff Daddy said. "Right now, we all feel like we're on the top of our game. What's kept us in the game so long has been the love."
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3527996
Red Riders release debut LP
Sydney rockers Red Riders are gearing up for the release of debut longplayer Replica Replica. The album has already received glowing reviews from local music press, including three-and-a-half stars in Rolling Stone and four stars in jmag.
Currently on the road with End Of Fashion and The Living End - and with yet another national tour planned for November, when they'll team with Perth outfit Little Birdy - the band recorded the LP at Rockinghorse Studios in Byron Bay with producer Woody Annison (Pound System, Rocket Science). First single "Slide In Next To Me" has been added to high rotation at Triple J, while second single "A.S.P.I.R.I.N." is fast becoming a live favourite.
Replica Replica is released on Ivy League Records on October 21.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3537168
New Wolfmother single
They're currently taking a break from conquering stages across the globe, but Wolfmother's final single from their self-titled debut album is set for release on October 28.
"Joker And The Thief" comes with a remix from Loving Hand (Tim Goldsworthy/DFA), as well as an acoustic version of "Vagabond" and a live version of "Where Eagles Have Been".
With a number of ARIA nominations this year, you can catch the Sydney trio in action when they perform at the award ceremony on Sunday October 29.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3537444
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