Nov 23
Thom Yorke reveals favourite song
[source: NME.com] Thom Yorke has named Bjork's "Unravel" as his favourite tune.
The Radiohead singer told Spin he wanted the band to cover the song in the future.
"I'm trying to get Radiohead to do a cover because I think it's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard," he said.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Radiohead.aspx
Noel Gallagher slams Scissor Sisters
[source: NME.com] Fresh from dismissing The Beatles' new album, Noel Gallagher has taken a pop at Scissor Sisters.
The Oasis leader, whose band released best-of Stop The Clocks earlier this week, said the American group's sound was "music for squares".
"I particularly loathe Scissor Sisters," Gallagher told Spin. "I like 'Laura' from the first record, but it's music for squares, man. They're huge in England, but there's no accounting for bad taste as far as the English are concerned."
Meanwhile, Gallagher revealed a weakness for The Bee Gees.
"They're right up there with The Beatles in terms of how I learned to like music and how I was influenced as a songwriter."
However, he's not keen on their entire catalogue.
"Once they get into disco and all that fucking nonsense, it's music for women."
Oasis: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Oasis.aspx
Jarvis Cocker to release first solo single
[source: NME.com] Jarvis Cocker will release his first solo single proper in early 2007.
"Don't Let Him Waste Your Time", taken from debut solo LP Jarvis, will be released on Monday January 8. Previously, "Running The World" had been available as a download-only single.
The CD version of the track features a new song called "The Mouse, The Bird And The Sausage" and the video for "Don't Let Him Waste Your Time". There are also two 7" singles – one backed by "Big Stuff", the other by "One Man Show".
Pulp: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Pulp.aspx
Green Day fight addiction
[source: NME.com] Green Day have joined a campaign to fight America's oil addiction.
The band have joined forces with the Natural Resources Defense Council For The Move America Beyond Oil campaign.
In a statement, singer Billie Joe Armstrong said the band felt comfortable taking on the responsibility.
Green Day have established a special website – GreenDayNRDC.com – that allows fans to send text messages directly to lawmakers and corporate leaders to demand change.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Green-Day.aspx
Gwen Stefani wants her band back
With a second solo album due to hit stores in December, Gwen Stefani has told MTV the new LP might be her last solo outing.
"I don't think I will make another," she admitted. "I can't predict anything, but I don't plan on making one of these solo dance project records. I definitely feel myself going back to No Doubt after this."
However, Stefani admitted she has enough tracks to fill another disc.
"I don't really know what will happen with those other songs," she said. "There's probably about ten left over. I could [make] an album with them really fast! So we'll see what happens. I mean, you can always use them for something at some point, or I could just listen to them myself and be greedy."
No Doubt: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/No-Doubt.aspx
Gwen Stefani: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Gwen-Stefani.aspx
Faithless deliver new album
Faithless will unveil their fifth album this weekend. Dedicated to production guru Rollo and DJ Sister Bliss's new babies, To All New Arrivals sees one of the UK's most successful dance/trip-hop acts return to the top of their game.
Tracklisting:
"Bombs"
"Spiders, Crocodiles & Kryptonite"
"Music Matters"
"Nate's Tune"
"I Hope"
"Last This Day"
"To All New Arrivals"
"Hope & Glory"
"Kind Of Peace"
"The Man In You"
"Emergency"
.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Faithless.aspx
Michael Jackson's Christmas gift
Pop icon Michael Jackson will be the main attraction at a special Christmas party in Japan.
About 1600 fans will be given the opportunity to attend the party, with 200 "platinum tickets" (priced up to $4,420) available. They'll grant ticketholders a meet-and-greet session with the reclusive 48-year-old.
The party, to be held on Tuesday December 19, is designed to be a "25th anniversary" bash for Jackson's Thriller LP. Strangely, the best-selling album of all time was actually released 24 years ago, in December 1982.
"He had a good feeling when he came to Japan last May for the music video awards," promoter Misaki Hayashi said. "So I'm sure he wanted to come back to Japan as soon as possible."
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Michael-Jackson.aspx
INXS have Australia's favourite lyric
A nationwide poll conducted by pay TV music channel VH1 has seen INXS classic "Never Tear Us Apart" named Australia's Favourite Lyric.
The 1988 tune topped the list, voted by thousands of viewers, beating finalists such as Jeff Buckley, AC/DC, Midnight Oil, Pink Floyd and Pearl Jam.
"That song is particularly dear to most Australians," legendary rocker and host Billy Thorpe said.
"It was a wonderful song before Michael's death, but those lyrics became particularly sad and poignant after his death since it was the song they played at his funeral. It added a whole new meaning to the song after Michael's death and I think Australians remember him when they hear that song."
The top ten:
1. INXS – "Never Tear Us Apart"
2. Jeff Buckley – "Last Goodbye"
3. James Blunt – "You're Beautiful"
4. Coldplay – "Yellow"
5. Oasis – "Wonderwall"
6. Led Zeppelin – "Stairway To Heaven"
7. Kasey Chambers – "The Captain"
8. Bob Dylan – "The Times They Are A Changin'"
9. AC/DC – "You Shook Me All Night Long"
10. U2 – "One"
INXS: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Inxs.aspx
Black Eyed Peas sweep American Music Awards
LA-based trio Black Eyed Peas were the big winners at the 2006 American Music Awards.
Held on Tuesday November 21 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the Peas were named Favourite Group in the soul/r'n'b and rap/hip-hop categories, while they also took home Favourite Album in the rap/hip-hop genre.
Currently on tour in Costa Rica, the band accepted the awards via satellite.
Other big winners included the Red Hot Chili Peppers (Favourite Pop/Rock Band and Favourite Alternative Music Artist), Mary J. Blige (Favourite Female Soul/R'n'B Artist and Favourite Soul/R'n'B Album) and Kelly Clarkson (Favourite Female Pop/Rock Artist and Favourite Adult Contemporary Artist).
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Black-Eyed-Peas.aspxa
[source: NME.com] Thom Yorke has named Bjork's "Unravel" as his favourite tune.
The Radiohead singer told Spin he wanted the band to cover the song in the future.
"I'm trying to get Radiohead to do a cover because I think it's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard," he said.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Radiohead.aspx
Noel Gallagher slams Scissor Sisters
[source: NME.com] Fresh from dismissing The Beatles' new album, Noel Gallagher has taken a pop at Scissor Sisters.
The Oasis leader, whose band released best-of Stop The Clocks earlier this week, said the American group's sound was "music for squares".
"I particularly loathe Scissor Sisters," Gallagher told Spin. "I like 'Laura' from the first record, but it's music for squares, man. They're huge in England, but there's no accounting for bad taste as far as the English are concerned."
Meanwhile, Gallagher revealed a weakness for The Bee Gees.
"They're right up there with The Beatles in terms of how I learned to like music and how I was influenced as a songwriter."
However, he's not keen on their entire catalogue.
"Once they get into disco and all that fucking nonsense, it's music for women."
Oasis: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Oasis.aspx
Jarvis Cocker to release first solo single
[source: NME.com] Jarvis Cocker will release his first solo single proper in early 2007.
"Don't Let Him Waste Your Time", taken from debut solo LP Jarvis, will be released on Monday January 8. Previously, "Running The World" had been available as a download-only single.
The CD version of the track features a new song called "The Mouse, The Bird And The Sausage" and the video for "Don't Let Him Waste Your Time". There are also two 7" singles – one backed by "Big Stuff", the other by "One Man Show".
Pulp: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Pulp.aspx
Green Day fight addiction
[source: NME.com] Green Day have joined a campaign to fight America's oil addiction.
The band have joined forces with the Natural Resources Defense Council For The Move America Beyond Oil campaign.
In a statement, singer Billie Joe Armstrong said the band felt comfortable taking on the responsibility.
Green Day have established a special website – GreenDayNRDC.com – that allows fans to send text messages directly to lawmakers and corporate leaders to demand change.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Green-Day.aspx
Gwen Stefani wants her band back
With a second solo album due to hit stores in December, Gwen Stefani has told MTV the new LP might be her last solo outing.
"I don't think I will make another," she admitted. "I can't predict anything, but I don't plan on making one of these solo dance project records. I definitely feel myself going back to No Doubt after this."
However, Stefani admitted she has enough tracks to fill another disc.
"I don't really know what will happen with those other songs," she said. "There's probably about ten left over. I could [make] an album with them really fast! So we'll see what happens. I mean, you can always use them for something at some point, or I could just listen to them myself and be greedy."
No Doubt: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/No-Doubt.aspx
Gwen Stefani: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Gwen-Stefani.aspx
Faithless deliver new album
Faithless will unveil their fifth album this weekend. Dedicated to production guru Rollo and DJ Sister Bliss's new babies, To All New Arrivals sees one of the UK's most successful dance/trip-hop acts return to the top of their game.
Tracklisting:
"Bombs"
"Spiders, Crocodiles & Kryptonite"
"Music Matters"
"Nate's Tune"
"I Hope"
"Last This Day"
"To All New Arrivals"
"Hope & Glory"
"Kind Of Peace"
"The Man In You"
"Emergency"
.
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Faithless.aspx
Michael Jackson's Christmas gift
Pop icon Michael Jackson will be the main attraction at a special Christmas party in Japan.
About 1600 fans will be given the opportunity to attend the party, with 200 "platinum tickets" (priced up to $4,420) available. They'll grant ticketholders a meet-and-greet session with the reclusive 48-year-old.
The party, to be held on Tuesday December 19, is designed to be a "25th anniversary" bash for Jackson's Thriller LP. Strangely, the best-selling album of all time was actually released 24 years ago, in December 1982.
"He had a good feeling when he came to Japan last May for the music video awards," promoter Misaki Hayashi said. "So I'm sure he wanted to come back to Japan as soon as possible."
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Michael-Jackson.aspx
INXS have Australia's favourite lyric
A nationwide poll conducted by pay TV music channel VH1 has seen INXS classic "Never Tear Us Apart" named Australia's Favourite Lyric.
The 1988 tune topped the list, voted by thousands of viewers, beating finalists such as Jeff Buckley, AC/DC, Midnight Oil, Pink Floyd and Pearl Jam.
"That song is particularly dear to most Australians," legendary rocker and host Billy Thorpe said.
"It was a wonderful song before Michael's death, but those lyrics became particularly sad and poignant after his death since it was the song they played at his funeral. It added a whole new meaning to the song after Michael's death and I think Australians remember him when they hear that song."
The top ten:
1. INXS – "Never Tear Us Apart"
2. Jeff Buckley – "Last Goodbye"
3. James Blunt – "You're Beautiful"
4. Coldplay – "Yellow"
5. Oasis – "Wonderwall"
6. Led Zeppelin – "Stairway To Heaven"
7. Kasey Chambers – "The Captain"
8. Bob Dylan – "The Times They Are A Changin'"
9. AC/DC – "You Shook Me All Night Long"
10. U2 – "One"
INXS: http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Inxs.aspx
Black Eyed Peas sweep American Music Awards
LA-based trio Black Eyed Peas were the big winners at the 2006 American Music Awards.
Held on Tuesday November 21 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the Peas were named Favourite Group in the soul/r'n'b and rap/hip-hop categories, while they also took home Favourite Album in the rap/hip-hop genre.
Currently on tour in Costa Rica, the band accepted the awards via satellite.
Other big winners included the Red Hot Chili Peppers (Favourite Pop/Rock Band and Favourite Alternative Music Artist), Mary J. Blige (Favourite Female Soul/R'n'B Artist and Favourite Soul/R'n'B Album) and Kelly Clarkson (Favourite Female Pop/Rock Artist and Favourite Adult Contemporary Artist).
http://bigpondmusic.com.au/Artist/Black-Eyed-Peas.aspxa
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