Jan 9
Radiohead star releases reggae compilation
[source: NME.com] Jonny Greenwood has unveiled details of his forthcoming reggae compilation.
Jonny Greenwood Is The Controller will be released on Monday February 19 and features tracks handpicked by the Radiohead guitarist from the expansive Trojan Records archives.
As well as featuring tracks from reggae legends Lee "Scratch" Perry and Desmond Dekker, the album includes songs by lesser-known artists like Derrick Harriott and Linval Thompson.
Tracklisting:
"Dread Are The Controller" – Linval Thompson
"Let Me Down Easy" – Derrick Harriott
"I'm Still In Love" – Marcia Aitken
"Never Be Ungrateful" – Gregory Isaacs
"Bionic Rats" – Lee "Scratch" Perry
"Cool Rasta" – The Heptones
"Flash Gordon Meets Luke Skywalker" – Scientist & Jammy & The Roots Radics
"Black Panta" – Lee "Scratch" Perry & The Upsetters
"Fever" – Junior Byles
"Beautiful And Dangerous" – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
"Dread Dub (It Dread Out Deh Version)" – Lloyd's All Stars
"Gypsy Man" – Marcia Griffiths
"A Ruffer Version" – Johnny Clarke & The Aggrovators
"Right Road To Dubland (Right Road to Zion Dub)" – The Jahlights
"Dreader Locks" – Junior Byles & Lee Perry
"This Life Makes Me Wonder" – Delroy Wilson
"Clean Race" – Scotty
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Radiohead.aspx
Kaiser Chiefs name new album
[source: NME.com] Kaiser Chiefs have named their forthcoming second album Yours Truly, Angry Mob.
The album, due for release on Monday February 26, had its title inspired by "The Angry Mob", a song the band premiered at the Reading and Leeds festivals last year.
The follow-up to 2005's Employment was produced by Stephen Street and recorded at Hook End studio in Reading. The album will be preceded by first single "Ruby".
Tracklisting:
"Ruby"
"The Angry Mob"
"Heat Dies Down"
"High Royds"
"Love Is Not A Competition (But I'm Winning)"
"Thank You Very Much"
"I Can Do Without You"
"My Kind Of Guy"
"Everything Is Average Nowadays"
"Boxing Champ"
"Learnt My Lesson Well"
"Try Your Best"
"Retirement"
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kaiser-Chiefs.aspx
Wolfmother discuss new album
[source: NME.com] Wolfmother have begun work on the follow-up to last year's highly successful debut album.
Although the band have yet to enter the studio, they have revealed the title of a new song.
Frontman Andrew Stockdale said: "The working title is 'Love Attacker'. It's about people who use love as a weapon to manipulate and get their way through desire."
Stockdale said the band didn't expect to hit the recording studio for a few months.
"We do have a lot of jams, like incoherent pieces of music, that at least could get the ball rolling," he told MTV. "And I have a few ideas I've been working on in hotels and stuff, which is kind of the way half the record was written last time. Sometimes it can be a long process and sometimes it can happen really quickly."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wolfmother.aspx
Lily Allen to represent Nike
Heading to Australia in a fortnight for the Big Day Out, UK pop singer Lily Allen is reportedly considering becoming the new face of Nike.
Allen, who's well known for mixing dresses and trainers, has been speaking to the sportswear company about representing Nike in an upcoming British ad campaign.
"I wouldn't do things I think might jeopardise [people]," Allen told UK newspaper The Observer, admitting she's been sent lots of free gifts from the company.
"I wouldn't do Coca-Cola. But I really like Nike trainers. I'm quite open about the fact that it's like a guilty pleasure for me… even with the sweatshop aspect."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Lily-Allen.aspx
James Brown: not laid to rest?
Tomi Rae Hynie, the angry widow of James Brown, has appeared on US television in a tearful interview to protest the burial of the late performer. Hynie (who has a five-year-old son, James Brown II, by the singer) is furious at Brown's adult children. She accused them of allegedly digging up the singer's body, after first burying him without including her in the process. "They bury him and don't tell me. I read it in the paper the next day and when they find out in the news that I'm so upset about it, they get the body… and they exhumed it?" a tearful and somewhat incoherent Hynie pleaded on Entertainment Tonight.
"Then they pulled it back out and put in the funeral home because they found out that I was angry that I wasn't invited."
Hynie said Brown wanted to be placed in a mausoleum built on the grounds of his home in South Carolina, a claim disputed by his offspring (who, interestingly, also dispute the validity of her marriage).
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/James-Brown.aspx
Bernard Fanning is Australia's most-played musician
Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning can now add another trophy to his bulging mantle, already full of ARIA and APRA awards.
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have revealed Fanning's "Wish You Well" single was the number one most broadcast recording of 2006.
The song beat "Bad Day" by Canadian singer Daniel Powter and "Because Of You" by American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson to secure the top spot.
Fifteen Aussie acts made it into the top 50, including Shannon Noll, Ben Lee, The Veronicas and Rogue Traders. International artists in the top ten included Rob Thomas, Robbie Williams, Madonna, The Black Eyed Peas, Nickelback and U2.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bernard-Fanning.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ben-Lee.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Black-Eyed-Peas.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kelly-Clarkson.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Daniel-Powter.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Shannon-Noll.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Veronicas-The.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rogue-Traders.aspx
Patti Smith turns 60
Legendary New York poet and performer Patti Smith celebrated her 60th birthday with news of her forthcoming induction into the USA's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
The singer is currently finishing her first covers LP, which will feature tracks by Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Nirvana, Neil Young and more.
"It has been a real adventure doing these songs," Smith told Billboard. "I've always wanted to do a cover record, but I didn't think I had the range. But now I feel on top of my game and ready to tackle a lot of different songs I thought had strong and relevant lyrics."
Also being inducted into the Hall Of Fame in 2007 is Van Halen, The Ronettes, Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five and R.E.M..
Smith was especially pleased her friend and R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe would join her in the Hall Of Fame.
"It should happen when Michael [Stipe] and R.E.M. are inducted," Smith said, "because he's been such a good friend and supporter. I'm ready to play and sing with everybody. I want to make it the most communal and strong-spirited night possible."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Patti-Smith.aspx
The Amp 2006 finalists announced
The first list of nominees for the 2006 Amp Award (Australia's answer to the UK's Mercury Music Prize) have been announced.
Last year's winners, The Drones, are in consideration once again for the award, which will be presented on Wednesday March 7 in Sydney. The list will be shortened to just eight finalists by the end of January.
The nominees are:
Amanda Handel/GL Seiler – Ghosts and Angels
Augie March – Moo, You Bloody Choir
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Augie-March.aspx
Black Cab – Jesus East
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Black-Cab.aspx
Bob Evans – Suburban Songbook
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bob-Evans.aspx
Brendan Gallagher – On Eve St
Dane Tucquet – Bury Me In My Headphones
Dappled Cities Fly – Granddance
Fourth Floor Collapse – Books With Broken Spines
Gerling – 4
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Gerling.aspx
Gotye – Like Drawing Blood
Hilltop Hoods – The Hard Road
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Hilltop-Hoods.aspx
Howling Bells – Howling Bells
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Howling-Bells.aspx
Jackie Marshall – Fight n' Flight
Lisa Gerrard – The Silver Tree
Princess One Point Five – The Truth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Princess-One-Point-Five.aspx
Sarah Blasko – What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Sarah-Blasko.aspx
Sodastream – Reservations
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Sodastream.aspx
Something For Kate – Desert Lights
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Something-For-Kate.aspx
The Drones – Gala Mill
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Drones-The.aspx
The Grates – Gravity Won't get You High
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Grates-The.aspx
The Knives Of Neptune – Lakes
Tim Steward – How Does It End
Tobias Cummings and The Long Way Home – Join The Dots
True Live - The Shape Of It
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/True-Live.aspx
You Am I – Convicts
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/You-Am-I.aspx
[source: NME.com] Jonny Greenwood has unveiled details of his forthcoming reggae compilation.
Jonny Greenwood Is The Controller will be released on Monday February 19 and features tracks handpicked by the Radiohead guitarist from the expansive Trojan Records archives.
As well as featuring tracks from reggae legends Lee "Scratch" Perry and Desmond Dekker, the album includes songs by lesser-known artists like Derrick Harriott and Linval Thompson.
Tracklisting:
"Dread Are The Controller" – Linval Thompson
"Let Me Down Easy" – Derrick Harriott
"I'm Still In Love" – Marcia Aitken
"Never Be Ungrateful" – Gregory Isaacs
"Bionic Rats" – Lee "Scratch" Perry
"Cool Rasta" – The Heptones
"Flash Gordon Meets Luke Skywalker" – Scientist & Jammy & The Roots Radics
"Black Panta" – Lee "Scratch" Perry & The Upsetters
"Fever" – Junior Byles
"Beautiful And Dangerous" – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
"Dread Dub (It Dread Out Deh Version)" – Lloyd's All Stars
"Gypsy Man" – Marcia Griffiths
"A Ruffer Version" – Johnny Clarke & The Aggrovators
"Right Road To Dubland (Right Road to Zion Dub)" – The Jahlights
"Dreader Locks" – Junior Byles & Lee Perry
"This Life Makes Me Wonder" – Delroy Wilson
"Clean Race" – Scotty
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Radiohead.aspx
Kaiser Chiefs name new album
[source: NME.com] Kaiser Chiefs have named their forthcoming second album Yours Truly, Angry Mob.
The album, due for release on Monday February 26, had its title inspired by "The Angry Mob", a song the band premiered at the Reading and Leeds festivals last year.
The follow-up to 2005's Employment was produced by Stephen Street and recorded at Hook End studio in Reading. The album will be preceded by first single "Ruby".
Tracklisting:
"Ruby"
"The Angry Mob"
"Heat Dies Down"
"High Royds"
"Love Is Not A Competition (But I'm Winning)"
"Thank You Very Much"
"I Can Do Without You"
"My Kind Of Guy"
"Everything Is Average Nowadays"
"Boxing Champ"
"Learnt My Lesson Well"
"Try Your Best"
"Retirement"
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kaiser-Chiefs.aspx
Wolfmother discuss new album
[source: NME.com] Wolfmother have begun work on the follow-up to last year's highly successful debut album.
Although the band have yet to enter the studio, they have revealed the title of a new song.
Frontman Andrew Stockdale said: "The working title is 'Love Attacker'. It's about people who use love as a weapon to manipulate and get their way through desire."
Stockdale said the band didn't expect to hit the recording studio for a few months.
"We do have a lot of jams, like incoherent pieces of music, that at least could get the ball rolling," he told MTV. "And I have a few ideas I've been working on in hotels and stuff, which is kind of the way half the record was written last time. Sometimes it can be a long process and sometimes it can happen really quickly."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wolfmother.aspx
Lily Allen to represent Nike
Heading to Australia in a fortnight for the Big Day Out, UK pop singer Lily Allen is reportedly considering becoming the new face of Nike.
Allen, who's well known for mixing dresses and trainers, has been speaking to the sportswear company about representing Nike in an upcoming British ad campaign.
"I wouldn't do things I think might jeopardise [people]," Allen told UK newspaper The Observer, admitting she's been sent lots of free gifts from the company.
"I wouldn't do Coca-Cola. But I really like Nike trainers. I'm quite open about the fact that it's like a guilty pleasure for me… even with the sweatshop aspect."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Lily-Allen.aspx
James Brown: not laid to rest?
Tomi Rae Hynie, the angry widow of James Brown, has appeared on US television in a tearful interview to protest the burial of the late performer. Hynie (who has a five-year-old son, James Brown II, by the singer) is furious at Brown's adult children. She accused them of allegedly digging up the singer's body, after first burying him without including her in the process. "They bury him and don't tell me. I read it in the paper the next day and when they find out in the news that I'm so upset about it, they get the body… and they exhumed it?" a tearful and somewhat incoherent Hynie pleaded on Entertainment Tonight.
"Then they pulled it back out and put in the funeral home because they found out that I was angry that I wasn't invited."
Hynie said Brown wanted to be placed in a mausoleum built on the grounds of his home in South Carolina, a claim disputed by his offspring (who, interestingly, also dispute the validity of her marriage).
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/James-Brown.aspx
Bernard Fanning is Australia's most-played musician
Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning can now add another trophy to his bulging mantle, already full of ARIA and APRA awards.
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have revealed Fanning's "Wish You Well" single was the number one most broadcast recording of 2006.
The song beat "Bad Day" by Canadian singer Daniel Powter and "Because Of You" by American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson to secure the top spot.
Fifteen Aussie acts made it into the top 50, including Shannon Noll, Ben Lee, The Veronicas and Rogue Traders. International artists in the top ten included Rob Thomas, Robbie Williams, Madonna, The Black Eyed Peas, Nickelback and U2.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bernard-Fanning.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ben-Lee.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Black-Eyed-Peas.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kelly-Clarkson.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Daniel-Powter.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Shannon-Noll.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Veronicas-The.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rogue-Traders.aspx
Patti Smith turns 60
Legendary New York poet and performer Patti Smith celebrated her 60th birthday with news of her forthcoming induction into the USA's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
The singer is currently finishing her first covers LP, which will feature tracks by Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Nirvana, Neil Young and more.
"It has been a real adventure doing these songs," Smith told Billboard. "I've always wanted to do a cover record, but I didn't think I had the range. But now I feel on top of my game and ready to tackle a lot of different songs I thought had strong and relevant lyrics."
Also being inducted into the Hall Of Fame in 2007 is Van Halen, The Ronettes, Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five and R.E.M..
Smith was especially pleased her friend and R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe would join her in the Hall Of Fame.
"It should happen when Michael [Stipe] and R.E.M. are inducted," Smith said, "because he's been such a good friend and supporter. I'm ready to play and sing with everybody. I want to make it the most communal and strong-spirited night possible."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Patti-Smith.aspx
The Amp 2006 finalists announced
The first list of nominees for the 2006 Amp Award (Australia's answer to the UK's Mercury Music Prize) have been announced.
Last year's winners, The Drones, are in consideration once again for the award, which will be presented on Wednesday March 7 in Sydney. The list will be shortened to just eight finalists by the end of January.
The nominees are:
Amanda Handel/GL Seiler – Ghosts and Angels
Augie March – Moo, You Bloody Choir
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Augie-March.aspx
Black Cab – Jesus East
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Black-Cab.aspx
Bob Evans – Suburban Songbook
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bob-Evans.aspx
Brendan Gallagher – On Eve St
Dane Tucquet – Bury Me In My Headphones
Dappled Cities Fly – Granddance
Fourth Floor Collapse – Books With Broken Spines
Gerling – 4
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Gerling.aspx
Gotye – Like Drawing Blood
Hilltop Hoods – The Hard Road
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Hilltop-Hoods.aspx
Howling Bells – Howling Bells
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Howling-Bells.aspx
Jackie Marshall – Fight n' Flight
Lisa Gerrard – The Silver Tree
Princess One Point Five – The Truth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Princess-One-Point-Five.aspx
Sarah Blasko – What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Sarah-Blasko.aspx
Sodastream – Reservations
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Sodastream.aspx
Something For Kate – Desert Lights
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Something-For-Kate.aspx
The Drones – Gala Mill
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Drones-The.aspx
The Grates – Gravity Won't get You High
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Grates-The.aspx
The Knives Of Neptune – Lakes
Tim Steward – How Does It End
Tobias Cummings and The Long Way Home – Join The Dots
True Live - The Shape Of It
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/True-Live.aspx
You Am I – Convicts
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/You-Am-I.aspx
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