Jan 22
Bono to release new book
[source: NME.com] U2 frontman Bono will release his new book, On The Move, in the US on Tuesday April 3.
The tome is inspired by the singer's speech he made at the White House in 2005. In it, he calls on Americans to take action against extreme poverty and AIDS in Africa.
The book will also feature photographs by Bono taken from his first trip to Ethiopia in 1985. All royalties from the project will go the ONE campaign to Make Poverty History.
Publisher David Moberg approached Bono about turning his speech into a book.
"I was very motivated after hearing Bono speak and asked myself how we could help," Moberg said. "We were honoured to publish this book and assist in whatever way we can with Bono's efforts on behalf of the ONE campaign."
More details on the charity are available at www.one.org.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
Mamas & The Papas singer dies
[source: NME.com] Mamas & The Papas singer Denny Doherty died on Friday January 19, aged 66.
According to his sister, Frances Arnold, Doherty had suffered kidney problems and had been on dialysis following surgery last month.
Doherty formed the Los Angeles band with John Phillips, Michelle Phillips and Cass "Mama Cass" Elliot. The band racked up a series of hits in the 60s and 70s with the likes of "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday".
Following the band's split, Doherty released two solo albums and later achieved success in the 90s playing the Harbour Master character on PBS television show Theodore Tugboat.
He also recently co-wrote a play – Dream A Little Dream, which was staged in New York – based on his experiences in the band.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1940, Doherty was originally a member of folk group The Halifax Three before he met husband-and-wife team John and Michelle Phillips in New York and formed The New Journeymen.
Moving to Los Angeles, the group evolved with Elliot's inclusion and were among the first to pioneer the acid-fuelled, sun-kissed West Coast sound.
The Phillipses split during the band's lifespan and the group eventually fell apart due to personal disputes in 1971. Elliot died in 1974, while John Phillips passed away in 2001, leading Doherty and Michelle Phillips to reunite for a one-off tribute show.
According to Associated Press, Doherty was married twice – both wives died before him – and is survived by three children.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Mamas-And-The-Papas-The.aspx
Air name new album and single
[source: NME.com] Air have named their forthcoming new album Pocket Symphony.
The LP, the band's first since 2004's Talkie Walkie, has been co-produced by Nigel Godrich.
Air's Nicolas Godin said: "This album is different. We decided to go back to the soundtrack style, with more instrumentals and less songs."
Pocket Symphony is released in the UK on Monday March 5 while new single "Once Upon A Time" will follow a week later.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Air.aspx
Coldplay team with Kanye West
[source: NME.com] Coldplay's Chris Martin has worked with Kanye West on the track "Homecoming".
The duet will appear on West's third album, Graduation, which should hit stores by the end of the year. The album will also feature Jon Brion, who appeared on West's 2005 album, Late Registration.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kanye-West.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Coldplay.aspx
Son Volt announce new album details
[source: NME.com] Son Volt have announced details of their forthcoming album.
The Search is reportedly a departure for the alt-country group, which spun off from Uncle Tupelo after frontman Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy parted ways.
According to Farrar's website, the album, out on Tuesday March 6, strays from the band's alt-country roots and employs "an exceptional variety of sounds, melodies and arrangements".
"Instrumentally, the electric guitar was the focus of [previous album] Okemah, but for The Search we wanted to try something new," Farrar said. "This time, we utilised different instrumentation to fit each song – from guitar pedal loops to various keyboard sounds to horns."
The Search tracklisting:
"Slow Hearse"
"The Picture"
"Action"
"Underground Dream"
"Circadian Rhythm"
"Beacon Soul"
"The Search"
"Adrenaline And Heresy"
"Satellite"
"Automatic Society"
"Methamphetamine"
"L Train"
"Highways And Cigarettes"
"Phosphate Skin"
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Son-Volt.aspx
Jamiroquai to break world record
UK outfit Jamiroquai – led by hat-wearing singer-songwriter Jay Kay – are preparing to break records by performing the highest ever gig, some 10,000 metres in the air.
The Gig In The Sky will be aboard a Boeing 757 on Tuesday February 27, flying between Munich and a secret European location.
"No one has done a gig like this before," Jay Kay admitted on his website, revealing that the band will play a greatest hits set.
"Rock and roll is all about pushing the boundaries and Gig In The Sky certainly does that."
Accompanying the band on the trip will be a representative from the Guinness Book Of Records, who'll ensure all necessary requirements are fulfilled
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jamiroquai.aspx
Jimmy Barnes to undergo surgery
The original working-class man, Jimmy Barnes, will have open-heart surgery in February to fix a faulty aortic valve, a problem he's had since birth.
The 50-year-old rocker, who was born in Scotland and shot to fame as part of legendary Aussie rock group Cold Chisel, goes under the knife on Thursday February 22.
Barnes is reportedly in good health and will keep working until he heads to hospital, according to friend and Liberation Music boss Michael Gudinski.
"I'm sure, like myself, his legion of fans will be wishing him a speedy recovery," Gudinski said in a statement, asking that Barnes's privacy be respected.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jimmy-Barnes.aspx
Radiohead LP underway
Singer Thom Yorke has revealed Radiohead are back in the studio after taking a month's holiday.
Posting on the band's website, Dear Air Space, Yorke admitted the recent bad weather in the United Kingdom had taken its toll on the recording.
"Back at work, so we have started up again had a good day today working on a version of [new song] '15 Step' and rebuilding our studio in the wind," Yorke wrote.
Radiohead hope to release the new LP, the follow up to 2003's Hail To The Thief, in the second half of 2007.
Potential song titles include "Nude", "Arpeggi", "Down Is The New Up", "Bangers 'n' Mash", "Open Pick" and "Bodysnatchers".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Radiohead.aspx
Rage Against The Machine to reunite
Los Angeles outfit Rage Against The Machine – who won over fans back in 1993 with debut single "Killing In The Name Of" – are reuniting for a one-off performance.
RATM disbanded in 2000 but will hit the stage at April's Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. It's the first time the group – frontman Zack de la Rocha, guitarist Tom Morello, bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk – have performed together since the split. Audioslave, the outfit that features all members except La Rocha, are currenty on hiatus while lead singer Chris Cornell records a solo LP.
Meanwhile, Tom Morello is about to hit the road in support of his solo project, The Nightwatchman. His acoustic-leaning debut, One Man Revolution, hits shelves Tuesday April 24 on the Epic/SonyBMG label, and was recorded by producer Brendan O'Brien.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rage-Against-The-Machine.aspx
Paul McCartney divorce to cost $80m
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney will pay AU$80million in alimony. That's $20m for each year he was married to his soon-to-be ex-wife, Heather Mills.
According to UK newspaper News Of The World, McCartney will also hand over his Beverly Hills mansion and a house in northwest London, estimated to be worth AU$25m combined. A source told the paper McCartney was pleased negotiations were complete, as he was "determined to keep as many details as private as possible".
The musician's daughters, Mary and Stella, aren't, however, quite so happy. The deal means their father is unable to publicly deny Mills's accusations of abuse.
"Stella and Mary are baying for blood," the source told the paper. "Their poor dad has been dragged through the mire by this woman and all they wanted was to see his name cleared on the record, in public."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Paul-Mccartney.aspx
[source: NME.com] U2 frontman Bono will release his new book, On The Move, in the US on Tuesday April 3.
The tome is inspired by the singer's speech he made at the White House in 2005. In it, he calls on Americans to take action against extreme poverty and AIDS in Africa.
The book will also feature photographs by Bono taken from his first trip to Ethiopia in 1985. All royalties from the project will go the ONE campaign to Make Poverty History.
Publisher David Moberg approached Bono about turning his speech into a book.
"I was very motivated after hearing Bono speak and asked myself how we could help," Moberg said. "We were honoured to publish this book and assist in whatever way we can with Bono's efforts on behalf of the ONE campaign."
More details on the charity are available at www.one.org.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
Mamas & The Papas singer dies
[source: NME.com] Mamas & The Papas singer Denny Doherty died on Friday January 19, aged 66.
According to his sister, Frances Arnold, Doherty had suffered kidney problems and had been on dialysis following surgery last month.
Doherty formed the Los Angeles band with John Phillips, Michelle Phillips and Cass "Mama Cass" Elliot. The band racked up a series of hits in the 60s and 70s with the likes of "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday".
Following the band's split, Doherty released two solo albums and later achieved success in the 90s playing the Harbour Master character on PBS television show Theodore Tugboat.
He also recently co-wrote a play – Dream A Little Dream, which was staged in New York – based on his experiences in the band.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1940, Doherty was originally a member of folk group The Halifax Three before he met husband-and-wife team John and Michelle Phillips in New York and formed The New Journeymen.
Moving to Los Angeles, the group evolved with Elliot's inclusion and were among the first to pioneer the acid-fuelled, sun-kissed West Coast sound.
The Phillipses split during the band's lifespan and the group eventually fell apart due to personal disputes in 1971. Elliot died in 1974, while John Phillips passed away in 2001, leading Doherty and Michelle Phillips to reunite for a one-off tribute show.
According to Associated Press, Doherty was married twice – both wives died before him – and is survived by three children.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Mamas-And-The-Papas-The.aspx
Air name new album and single
[source: NME.com] Air have named their forthcoming new album Pocket Symphony.
The LP, the band's first since 2004's Talkie Walkie, has been co-produced by Nigel Godrich.
Air's Nicolas Godin said: "This album is different. We decided to go back to the soundtrack style, with more instrumentals and less songs."
Pocket Symphony is released in the UK on Monday March 5 while new single "Once Upon A Time" will follow a week later.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Air.aspx
Coldplay team with Kanye West
[source: NME.com] Coldplay's Chris Martin has worked with Kanye West on the track "Homecoming".
The duet will appear on West's third album, Graduation, which should hit stores by the end of the year. The album will also feature Jon Brion, who appeared on West's 2005 album, Late Registration.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kanye-West.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Coldplay.aspx
Son Volt announce new album details
[source: NME.com] Son Volt have announced details of their forthcoming album.
The Search is reportedly a departure for the alt-country group, which spun off from Uncle Tupelo after frontman Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy parted ways.
According to Farrar's website, the album, out on Tuesday March 6, strays from the band's alt-country roots and employs "an exceptional variety of sounds, melodies and arrangements".
"Instrumentally, the electric guitar was the focus of [previous album] Okemah, but for The Search we wanted to try something new," Farrar said. "This time, we utilised different instrumentation to fit each song – from guitar pedal loops to various keyboard sounds to horns."
The Search tracklisting:
"Slow Hearse"
"The Picture"
"Action"
"Underground Dream"
"Circadian Rhythm"
"Beacon Soul"
"The Search"
"Adrenaline And Heresy"
"Satellite"
"Automatic Society"
"Methamphetamine"
"L Train"
"Highways And Cigarettes"
"Phosphate Skin"
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Son-Volt.aspx
Jamiroquai to break world record
UK outfit Jamiroquai – led by hat-wearing singer-songwriter Jay Kay – are preparing to break records by performing the highest ever gig, some 10,000 metres in the air.
The Gig In The Sky will be aboard a Boeing 757 on Tuesday February 27, flying between Munich and a secret European location.
"No one has done a gig like this before," Jay Kay admitted on his website, revealing that the band will play a greatest hits set.
"Rock and roll is all about pushing the boundaries and Gig In The Sky certainly does that."
Accompanying the band on the trip will be a representative from the Guinness Book Of Records, who'll ensure all necessary requirements are fulfilled
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jamiroquai.aspx
Jimmy Barnes to undergo surgery
The original working-class man, Jimmy Barnes, will have open-heart surgery in February to fix a faulty aortic valve, a problem he's had since birth.
The 50-year-old rocker, who was born in Scotland and shot to fame as part of legendary Aussie rock group Cold Chisel, goes under the knife on Thursday February 22.
Barnes is reportedly in good health and will keep working until he heads to hospital, according to friend and Liberation Music boss Michael Gudinski.
"I'm sure, like myself, his legion of fans will be wishing him a speedy recovery," Gudinski said in a statement, asking that Barnes's privacy be respected.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jimmy-Barnes.aspx
Radiohead LP underway
Singer Thom Yorke has revealed Radiohead are back in the studio after taking a month's holiday.
Posting on the band's website, Dear Air Space, Yorke admitted the recent bad weather in the United Kingdom had taken its toll on the recording.
"Back at work, so we have started up again had a good day today working on a version of [new song] '15 Step' and rebuilding our studio in the wind," Yorke wrote.
Radiohead hope to release the new LP, the follow up to 2003's Hail To The Thief, in the second half of 2007.
Potential song titles include "Nude", "Arpeggi", "Down Is The New Up", "Bangers 'n' Mash", "Open Pick" and "Bodysnatchers".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Radiohead.aspx
Rage Against The Machine to reunite
Los Angeles outfit Rage Against The Machine – who won over fans back in 1993 with debut single "Killing In The Name Of" – are reuniting for a one-off performance.
RATM disbanded in 2000 but will hit the stage at April's Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. It's the first time the group – frontman Zack de la Rocha, guitarist Tom Morello, bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk – have performed together since the split. Audioslave, the outfit that features all members except La Rocha, are currenty on hiatus while lead singer Chris Cornell records a solo LP.
Meanwhile, Tom Morello is about to hit the road in support of his solo project, The Nightwatchman. His acoustic-leaning debut, One Man Revolution, hits shelves Tuesday April 24 on the Epic/SonyBMG label, and was recorded by producer Brendan O'Brien.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rage-Against-The-Machine.aspx
Paul McCartney divorce to cost $80m
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney will pay AU$80million in alimony. That's $20m for each year he was married to his soon-to-be ex-wife, Heather Mills.
According to UK newspaper News Of The World, McCartney will also hand over his Beverly Hills mansion and a house in northwest London, estimated to be worth AU$25m combined. A source told the paper McCartney was pleased negotiations were complete, as he was "determined to keep as many details as private as possible".
The musician's daughters, Mary and Stella, aren't, however, quite so happy. The deal means their father is unable to publicly deny Mills's accusations of abuse.
"Stella and Mary are baying for blood," the source told the paper. "Their poor dad has been dragged through the mire by this woman and all they wanted was to see his name cleared on the record, in public."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Paul-Mccartney.aspx
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