Nov 10
The Polyphonic Spree are black
[source: NME.com] The Polyphonic Spree have ditched their white gowns for an all-black combat look.
The Texan collective de-robed for a new image entitled The Fragile Army, named after their forthcoming album.
The new look sees the band sporting black combat kit with hearts, red crosses and a new logo.
"The heart is a symbol of care or thoughtfulness. The cross represents first aid. It's just a reminder [of what we're capable of]," singer Tim DeLaughter said.
The band currently have a new five-track EP available as an iTunes digital release.
The EP, Wait, includes "I'm Calling" and "Mental Cabaret" from the forthcoming album, plus covers of Nirvana's "Lithium", The Psychedelic Furs' "Love My Way" and Tripping Daisy's "Sonic Bloom".
The Fragile Army is due out in early 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Polyphonic-Spree-The.aspx
My Chemical Romance kick off world tour in Stockholm
[source: NME.com] My Chemical Romance began their world tour in Stockholm on Wednesday.
The emo rockers tore through a host of new tracks from latest album The Black Parade, including "Mama", "I Don't Love You", "This Is How To Disappear", "Cancer" and recent UK number one "Welcome To The Black Parade".
Many fans braved freezing temperatures outside the venue for up two days in order to be first in line.
During the chaotic set, singer Gerard Way praised the crowd and urged them to never use violence.
"You are about the best crowd we have ever played to," he declared. "We are all here because we are different. Don't let anybody make you change, because you are all much cleverer and far better looking. But most importantly, don't ever resort to violence."
"It's been great being over here," Gerard told NME. "There are more girls than normal. Yesterday we did a signing and there were so many people it took us four-and-a-half hours to get everything done."
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/My-Chemical-Romance.aspx
Bank Of England: Beatles broke the law
[source: NME.com] The Bank Of England ignored financial offences by Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison, it's been revealed.
Secret documents published on Thursday November 9 show the bank was intrigued by how the stars were moving big sums of cash in and out of the UK, and concluded they had broken the law, The Guardian reported.
But the documents, released under freedom of information legislation, also indicate it was decided not to prosecute the rock legends.
At the time, transfers of money in and out of Britain were tightly controlled, in contrast to today's looser regulations. There were limits to how much sterling individuals could take abroad and how much foreign money they could keep in Britain.
The Beatles were under investigation in 1973 and by autumn 1974 it was decided that "technical offences... had been committed". However, it was also concluded that the money brought into Britain had benefited the country.
Meanwhile, The Beatles release a "mash-up" album of classic songs on Monday November 20. LOVE was created by Sir George Martin and his son Giles Martin. The pair used master tapes of original band recordings for a collaboration with Cirque Du Soleil.
George Harrison: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/George-Harrison.aspx
John Lennon: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/John-Lennon.aspx
Bloc Party to feature on remix compilation
[source: NME.com] Bloc Party, Depeche Mode and The Rapture have all been remixed by Parisian dance outfit Black Strome, with the results set to appear on A Remix Selection, due out on Monday December 4.
The album features a doom disco version of Bloc Party's "Like Eating Glass" and reworkings of Depeche Mode's "Something To Do" and The Rapture's "Sister Saviour".
Tracklisting:
Black Strobe – "Shining Bright Star (Phones Industrial Version)"
Tiefschwarz – "Ghost Track"
Martini Bros – "The Biggest Fan"
The Rapture – "Sister Saviour"
Depeche Mode – "Something To Do"
Caretta, Hacker, Millimetric – "Moscow Reisen"
Bloc Party – "Like Eating Glass"
Dominatrix – "Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight"
Rammstein – "Keane Lust"
Sweet Light – "Abusator"
Bloc Party: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Bloc-Party.aspx
More Garbage coming our way
After a 12-month hiatus, pop group Garbage – fronted by flame-haired singer Shirley Manson – are preparing to release a new single.
The title of the song is still a secret, but it will precede the band's greatest hits CD, Absolute Garbage, due on March 19. The compilation contains classics like "Stupid Girl' and "Only Happy When It Rains".
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Garbage.aspx
K-Fed: fighting for the kids
Having been issued with divorce papers this week by wife Britney Spears, Kevin Federline (aka K-Fed) has vowed to fight back.
K-Fed has filed papers in a Los Angeles court seeking sole custody of the pair's two children, one-year-old Sean Preston and two-month-old Jayden James. He's also contesting the issue of spousal support – he doesn't want Spears awarded any – and is pushing for his wife to be forced to pay for both their legal costs.
It's understood Spears issued K-Fed with a pre-nuptial agreement that stated he would get a US$300,000 payout, plus half their Malibu mansion if the pair spilt.
Britney Spears: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Christopher Walken to play Ozzy
Actor Christopher Walken will play former Black Sabbath singer and metal legend Ozzy Osbourne on the big screen.
Directed by Larry Charles, The Dirt is the film version of the best-selling Mötley Crüe bio The Dirt: Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band. Crüe frontman Vince Neil revealed the news during an interview with US radio yesterday.
"How funny is that going to be?" he laughed of the casting, also confiding that actor Val Kilmer will play Van Halen singer David Lee Roth.
Mötley Crüe, meanwhile, will be played by unknown actors.
Ozzy Osbourne: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Ozzy-Osbourne.aspx
Motley Crue: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Motley-Crue-Feat-Tommy-Lee.aspx
Toni Collette launches album
Selling out music venue The Basement in Sydney last night, actress Toni Collette wowed fans and family with the first performance of her album, Beautiful Awkward Pictures.
Joined onstage by her band The Finish (which includes Augie March frontman Glenn Richards, singer/songwriter David Lane and husband Dave Galafassi), Collette performed all 11 tracks from the LP, as well as a cover of Sinead O'Connor's classic "Last Day Of Our Acquaintance".
"I don't know what you're meant to say up here!" she said nervously to a crowd that included her parents, whom she revealed she hadn't seen for many weeks due to shooting abroad.
Collette will play the Homebake festival in The Domain, Sydney, on Saturday December 2.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Toni-Collette-The-Finish.aspx
Perry Farrell unveils new band
Former Jane's Addiction frontman and Lollapalooza creator Perry Farrell has unveiled new outfit The Satellite Party.
The group's first single is called "Kinky" and will hit stores "sometime around Valentine's Day" (February 14). Co-written by electronica outfit Hybrid and featuring New Order bassist Peter Hook, the track is included on the group's untitled debut LP.
Due out in March, the album was recorded with U2 producer Steve Lillywhite.
"This one is just a rager," Farrell said of the single. "It's got all those elements I've been working on – fusing rock with strong electronic programming, great virtuosity from the instruments, and lots of vocals. It has it all."
Other artists featured on the album include Black Eyed Pea's singer Fergie and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and John Frusciante.
Jane's Addiction: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Janes-Addiction.aspx
[source: NME.com] The Polyphonic Spree have ditched their white gowns for an all-black combat look.
The Texan collective de-robed for a new image entitled The Fragile Army, named after their forthcoming album.
The new look sees the band sporting black combat kit with hearts, red crosses and a new logo.
"The heart is a symbol of care or thoughtfulness. The cross represents first aid. It's just a reminder [of what we're capable of]," singer Tim DeLaughter said.
The band currently have a new five-track EP available as an iTunes digital release.
The EP, Wait, includes "I'm Calling" and "Mental Cabaret" from the forthcoming album, plus covers of Nirvana's "Lithium", The Psychedelic Furs' "Love My Way" and Tripping Daisy's "Sonic Bloom".
The Fragile Army is due out in early 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Polyphonic-Spree-The.aspx
My Chemical Romance kick off world tour in Stockholm
[source: NME.com] My Chemical Romance began their world tour in Stockholm on Wednesday.
The emo rockers tore through a host of new tracks from latest album The Black Parade, including "Mama", "I Don't Love You", "This Is How To Disappear", "Cancer" and recent UK number one "Welcome To The Black Parade".
Many fans braved freezing temperatures outside the venue for up two days in order to be first in line.
During the chaotic set, singer Gerard Way praised the crowd and urged them to never use violence.
"You are about the best crowd we have ever played to," he declared. "We are all here because we are different. Don't let anybody make you change, because you are all much cleverer and far better looking. But most importantly, don't ever resort to violence."
"It's been great being over here," Gerard told NME. "There are more girls than normal. Yesterday we did a signing and there were so many people it took us four-and-a-half hours to get everything done."
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/My-Chemical-Romance.aspx
Bank Of England: Beatles broke the law
[source: NME.com] The Bank Of England ignored financial offences by Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison, it's been revealed.
Secret documents published on Thursday November 9 show the bank was intrigued by how the stars were moving big sums of cash in and out of the UK, and concluded they had broken the law, The Guardian reported.
But the documents, released under freedom of information legislation, also indicate it was decided not to prosecute the rock legends.
At the time, transfers of money in and out of Britain were tightly controlled, in contrast to today's looser regulations. There were limits to how much sterling individuals could take abroad and how much foreign money they could keep in Britain.
The Beatles were under investigation in 1973 and by autumn 1974 it was decided that "technical offences... had been committed". However, it was also concluded that the money brought into Britain had benefited the country.
Meanwhile, The Beatles release a "mash-up" album of classic songs on Monday November 20. LOVE was created by Sir George Martin and his son Giles Martin. The pair used master tapes of original band recordings for a collaboration with Cirque Du Soleil.
George Harrison: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/George-Harrison.aspx
John Lennon: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/John-Lennon.aspx
Bloc Party to feature on remix compilation
[source: NME.com] Bloc Party, Depeche Mode and The Rapture have all been remixed by Parisian dance outfit Black Strome, with the results set to appear on A Remix Selection, due out on Monday December 4.
The album features a doom disco version of Bloc Party's "Like Eating Glass" and reworkings of Depeche Mode's "Something To Do" and The Rapture's "Sister Saviour".
Tracklisting:
Black Strobe – "Shining Bright Star (Phones Industrial Version)"
Tiefschwarz – "Ghost Track"
Martini Bros – "The Biggest Fan"
The Rapture – "Sister Saviour"
Depeche Mode – "Something To Do"
Caretta, Hacker, Millimetric – "Moscow Reisen"
Bloc Party – "Like Eating Glass"
Dominatrix – "Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight"
Rammstein – "Keane Lust"
Sweet Light – "Abusator"
Bloc Party: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Bloc-Party.aspx
More Garbage coming our way
After a 12-month hiatus, pop group Garbage – fronted by flame-haired singer Shirley Manson – are preparing to release a new single.
The title of the song is still a secret, but it will precede the band's greatest hits CD, Absolute Garbage, due on March 19. The compilation contains classics like "Stupid Girl' and "Only Happy When It Rains".
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Garbage.aspx
K-Fed: fighting for the kids
Having been issued with divorce papers this week by wife Britney Spears, Kevin Federline (aka K-Fed) has vowed to fight back.
K-Fed has filed papers in a Los Angeles court seeking sole custody of the pair's two children, one-year-old Sean Preston and two-month-old Jayden James. He's also contesting the issue of spousal support – he doesn't want Spears awarded any – and is pushing for his wife to be forced to pay for both their legal costs.
It's understood Spears issued K-Fed with a pre-nuptial agreement that stated he would get a US$300,000 payout, plus half their Malibu mansion if the pair spilt.
Britney Spears: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Christopher Walken to play Ozzy
Actor Christopher Walken will play former Black Sabbath singer and metal legend Ozzy Osbourne on the big screen.
Directed by Larry Charles, The Dirt is the film version of the best-selling Mötley Crüe bio The Dirt: Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band. Crüe frontman Vince Neil revealed the news during an interview with US radio yesterday.
"How funny is that going to be?" he laughed of the casting, also confiding that actor Val Kilmer will play Van Halen singer David Lee Roth.
Mötley Crüe, meanwhile, will be played by unknown actors.
Ozzy Osbourne: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Ozzy-Osbourne.aspx
Motley Crue: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Motley-Crue-Feat-Tommy-Lee.aspx
Toni Collette launches album
Selling out music venue The Basement in Sydney last night, actress Toni Collette wowed fans and family with the first performance of her album, Beautiful Awkward Pictures.
Joined onstage by her band The Finish (which includes Augie March frontman Glenn Richards, singer/songwriter David Lane and husband Dave Galafassi), Collette performed all 11 tracks from the LP, as well as a cover of Sinead O'Connor's classic "Last Day Of Our Acquaintance".
"I don't know what you're meant to say up here!" she said nervously to a crowd that included her parents, whom she revealed she hadn't seen for many weeks due to shooting abroad.
Collette will play the Homebake festival in The Domain, Sydney, on Saturday December 2.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Toni-Collette-The-Finish.aspx
Perry Farrell unveils new band
Former Jane's Addiction frontman and Lollapalooza creator Perry Farrell has unveiled new outfit The Satellite Party.
The group's first single is called "Kinky" and will hit stores "sometime around Valentine's Day" (February 14). Co-written by electronica outfit Hybrid and featuring New Order bassist Peter Hook, the track is included on the group's untitled debut LP.
Due out in March, the album was recorded with U2 producer Steve Lillywhite.
"This one is just a rager," Farrell said of the single. "It's got all those elements I've been working on – fusing rock with strong electronic programming, great virtuosity from the instruments, and lots of vocals. It has it all."
Other artists featured on the album include Black Eyed Pea's singer Fergie and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and John Frusciante.
Jane's Addiction: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Janes-Addiction.aspx
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