Jan 10
Strokes guitarist announces US album release
[source: NME.com] Albert Hammond Jr'.s debut solo album, Yours To Keep, will finally arrive in America on Tuesday March 6, almost six months after its UK release.
The US version will feature two new bonus tracks and a video for "101".
Yours To Keep tracklisting (US version):
"Cartoon Music for Superheroes"
"In Transit"
"Everyone Gets A Star"
"Bright Young Thing"
"Blue Skies"
"101"
"Call An Ambulance"
"Scared"
"Holiday"
"Hard To Live In The City"
"Postal Blowfish" (bonus track)
"Well… All Right" (bonus track).
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Strokes-The.aspx
Johnny Cash items to be sold at auction
[source: NME.com] Items belonging to the legendary Johnny Cash will go under the hammer at an auction in Arizona later this month.
Personal effects such as the star's credit card from 1981, personal cheques, handwritten notes from the Watergate scandal and Cash's passport will be offered for sale. There's also a "to do" list that includes tasks such as "Kiss June" and "Not smoke".
Several stage items, including several western shirts and a pair of boots designed by Cash, who died in 2003, will go under the hammer, as will the jumpsuit worn by the Man In Black during his rehearsal at San Quentin State Prison in 1969.
The auction also includes gold discs and handwritten lyrics to songs such as "Don't Slam The Door" and "Water From The Wells Of Home".
The event, in Scottsdale, takes place on Sunday January 21.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Johnny-Cash.aspx
Early Leonard Cohen albums to be reissued
[source: NME.com] Columbia/Legacy has announced plans to restore the recordings of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.
On Tuesday March 27, the label will re-release Cohen's first three albums, The Songs Of Leonard Cohen (1968), Songs From A Room (1969) and Songs Of Love And Hate (1971).
Each title will be released as a "deluxe digipak", which features the restored recordings as well as bonus tracks and new liner notes.
The enigmatic 72-year-old has been the focus of much attention lately, including a film released last year entitled Leonard Cohen, I'm Your Man, in which artists including U2, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright and Beth Orton pay tribute.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Leonard-Cohen.aspx
Air preview new single online
[source: NME.com] New Air single "Once Upon A Time" – the first from their forthcoming album – is streaming online.
As previously announced, the duo's new album, Pocket Symphony, will be released on Monday March 5 and features guest vocals by artists including Jarvis Cocker and Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy).
Meanwhile, you can hear the new single at http://www.myspace.com /intairnet.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Air.aspx
Angelina Jolie blasts Madonna's adoption
Actress Angelina Jolie has criticised Madonna's October 2006 adoption of a one-year-old Malawian boy.
The current issue of French magazine Gala features an interview with the Hollywood star, who has two adopted children of her own (five-year-old Cambodian-born Maddox, and two-year-old Ethiopian-born Zahara). "Madonna knew the situation in Malawi, where he was born," Jolie said. "In that country [Malawi] there isn't really a legal framework for adopting. Personally, I prefer to stay on the side of the law."
Meanwhile, Madonna is reportedly paying the university tuition fees of a local government official named Willard Manjolo, whose colleagues helped her adoption process. Manjolo, now studying at Swansea University in Wales, has dismissed the rumour.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Madonna.aspx
Kylie Minogue wins best dressed
Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue has topped UK magazine Glamour's latest best-dressed celebrities list.
The pint-sized singer, who recently completed a series of comeback shows in Australia and the UK following her battle with breast cancer, was named World's Best Dressed Woman by the publication.
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham landed the second spot, with US socialite Nicole Richie coming third. UK model Kate Moss and actress Sienna Miller filled out the top five places.
The top spot for men, meanwhile, was reserved for football superstar David Beckham, while the worst dressed crown was bestowed on Moss's boyfriend, Babyshambles singer Peter Doherty.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kylie-Minogue.aspx
Noel Gallagher: money in the bank
Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher has revealed his bank balance stands at a staggering AU$35 million.
In a recent interview, Gallagher admitted he'd lost some of his enthusiasm for the music business. But the pay cheques, he said, helps keep him going.
"At last count, I've got 14 million quid in the bank account. That keeps me interested," Gallagher said. "By the way, if anyone's reading this – particularly the Inland Revenue – I haven't got 14 million in the bank… not in cash anyway."
As the main songwriter for Oasis, Gallagher earns the majority of the band's publishing revenue, hence the big bucks. The group's latest release, the best-of LP Stop The Clocks, is currently in the UK top ten.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Oasis.aspx
Want to rent Mick Jagger's house?
Rolling Stones fans can now spend their holidays relaxing in one of Mick Jagger's homes. Of course, they'll need to save up first
The millionaire singer – whose band was named the highest earning touring act in 2006 – is planning on renting out some of the houses he owns around the world.
Jagger, who lives in the UK suburb of Richmond, Surrey, will be renting out both his own house and the luxurious apartment he bought for his ex-wife, model Jerry Hall, located on the Caribbean island of Mustique. The price? Around AU$14,000 per week.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rolling-Stones-The.aspx
Powderfinger head to LA
Brisbane-based rockers Powderfinger have flown to Los Angeles to start recording their next longplayer.
For the follow-up to 2003's Vulture Street, the five-piece have ditched regular producer Nick DiDia for Rob Schnapf, who's worked with the likes of Beck and Elliott Smith.
Posting on the band's website, guitarist Ian Haug revealed Powderfinger are heading in a new direction and will keep fans up to date with the sessions via their MySpace page.
"We are outta here to the City of Angels for a couple of months for intense music making and exploration of the LA wildlife," Haug wrote. "We are excited. I reckon you will be impressed by our new direction."
The new LP is due to drop in the second half of 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Powderfinger.aspx
[source: NME.com] Albert Hammond Jr'.s debut solo album, Yours To Keep, will finally arrive in America on Tuesday March 6, almost six months after its UK release.
The US version will feature two new bonus tracks and a video for "101".
Yours To Keep tracklisting (US version):
"Cartoon Music for Superheroes"
"In Transit"
"Everyone Gets A Star"
"Bright Young Thing"
"Blue Skies"
"101"
"Call An Ambulance"
"Scared"
"Holiday"
"Hard To Live In The City"
"Postal Blowfish" (bonus track)
"Well… All Right" (bonus track).
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Strokes-The.aspx
Johnny Cash items to be sold at auction
[source: NME.com] Items belonging to the legendary Johnny Cash will go under the hammer at an auction in Arizona later this month.
Personal effects such as the star's credit card from 1981, personal cheques, handwritten notes from the Watergate scandal and Cash's passport will be offered for sale. There's also a "to do" list that includes tasks such as "Kiss June" and "Not smoke".
Several stage items, including several western shirts and a pair of boots designed by Cash, who died in 2003, will go under the hammer, as will the jumpsuit worn by the Man In Black during his rehearsal at San Quentin State Prison in 1969.
The auction also includes gold discs and handwritten lyrics to songs such as "Don't Slam The Door" and "Water From The Wells Of Home".
The event, in Scottsdale, takes place on Sunday January 21.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Johnny-Cash.aspx
Early Leonard Cohen albums to be reissued
[source: NME.com] Columbia/Legacy has announced plans to restore the recordings of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.
On Tuesday March 27, the label will re-release Cohen's first three albums, The Songs Of Leonard Cohen (1968), Songs From A Room (1969) and Songs Of Love And Hate (1971).
Each title will be released as a "deluxe digipak", which features the restored recordings as well as bonus tracks and new liner notes.
The enigmatic 72-year-old has been the focus of much attention lately, including a film released last year entitled Leonard Cohen, I'm Your Man, in which artists including U2, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright and Beth Orton pay tribute.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Leonard-Cohen.aspx
Air preview new single online
[source: NME.com] New Air single "Once Upon A Time" – the first from their forthcoming album – is streaming online.
As previously announced, the duo's new album, Pocket Symphony, will be released on Monday March 5 and features guest vocals by artists including Jarvis Cocker and Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy).
Meanwhile, you can hear the new single at http://www.myspace.com /intairnet.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Air.aspx
Angelina Jolie blasts Madonna's adoption
Actress Angelina Jolie has criticised Madonna's October 2006 adoption of a one-year-old Malawian boy.
The current issue of French magazine Gala features an interview with the Hollywood star, who has two adopted children of her own (five-year-old Cambodian-born Maddox, and two-year-old Ethiopian-born Zahara). "Madonna knew the situation in Malawi, where he was born," Jolie said. "In that country [Malawi] there isn't really a legal framework for adopting. Personally, I prefer to stay on the side of the law."
Meanwhile, Madonna is reportedly paying the university tuition fees of a local government official named Willard Manjolo, whose colleagues helped her adoption process. Manjolo, now studying at Swansea University in Wales, has dismissed the rumour.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Madonna.aspx
Kylie Minogue wins best dressed
Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue has topped UK magazine Glamour's latest best-dressed celebrities list.
The pint-sized singer, who recently completed a series of comeback shows in Australia and the UK following her battle with breast cancer, was named World's Best Dressed Woman by the publication.
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham landed the second spot, with US socialite Nicole Richie coming third. UK model Kate Moss and actress Sienna Miller filled out the top five places.
The top spot for men, meanwhile, was reserved for football superstar David Beckham, while the worst dressed crown was bestowed on Moss's boyfriend, Babyshambles singer Peter Doherty.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kylie-Minogue.aspx
Noel Gallagher: money in the bank
Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher has revealed his bank balance stands at a staggering AU$35 million.
In a recent interview, Gallagher admitted he'd lost some of his enthusiasm for the music business. But the pay cheques, he said, helps keep him going.
"At last count, I've got 14 million quid in the bank account. That keeps me interested," Gallagher said. "By the way, if anyone's reading this – particularly the Inland Revenue – I haven't got 14 million in the bank… not in cash anyway."
As the main songwriter for Oasis, Gallagher earns the majority of the band's publishing revenue, hence the big bucks. The group's latest release, the best-of LP Stop The Clocks, is currently in the UK top ten.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Oasis.aspx
Want to rent Mick Jagger's house?
Rolling Stones fans can now spend their holidays relaxing in one of Mick Jagger's homes. Of course, they'll need to save up first
The millionaire singer – whose band was named the highest earning touring act in 2006 – is planning on renting out some of the houses he owns around the world.
Jagger, who lives in the UK suburb of Richmond, Surrey, will be renting out both his own house and the luxurious apartment he bought for his ex-wife, model Jerry Hall, located on the Caribbean island of Mustique. The price? Around AU$14,000 per week.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rolling-Stones-The.aspx
Powderfinger head to LA
Brisbane-based rockers Powderfinger have flown to Los Angeles to start recording their next longplayer.
For the follow-up to 2003's Vulture Street, the five-piece have ditched regular producer Nick DiDia for Rob Schnapf, who's worked with the likes of Beck and Elliott Smith.
Posting on the band's website, guitarist Ian Haug revealed Powderfinger are heading in a new direction and will keep fans up to date with the sessions via their MySpace page.
"We are outta here to the City of Angels for a couple of months for intense music making and exploration of the LA wildlife," Haug wrote. "We are excited. I reckon you will be impressed by our new direction."
The new LP is due to drop in the second half of 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Powderfinger.aspx
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