May 16
Bono blasts G-8 Africa aid shortcomings
[source: NME.com] Bono has criticised a recent G-8 progress report as a 'cold shower', according to reports earlier this week.
The U2 frontman has called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to address the shortcomings at a G-8 summit next month and maintain the promise made to double African aid to US$50 billion by 2010.
"The G-8 are sleepwalking into a crisis of credibility. I know the DATA report will feel like a cold shower, but I hope it will wake us all up," the singer said.
A report from DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) shows aid was increased by $2.3 billion, significantly less than the amount needed. It said Britain and Japan have been the most generous countries so far.
According to Associated Press, Bono told reporters: "These statistics are not just numbers on a page. They are people begging for their lives, for two pills a day, a mother begging to immunise her children, a child begging not to become a mother at the age of 12."
The 33rd G-8 Summit will be held next month in Heiligendamm, Germany.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
NIN frontman hits out at record label
[source: NME.com] Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has blasted his record label, Universal Music Group, for the high pricing of his band's latest album, Year Zero.
In a posting on the band's website, Reznor called the pricing "absurd" and accused the label of ripping off fans.
"As the climate grows more and more desperate for record labels, their answer to their mostly self-inflicted wounds seems to be to screw the consumer over even more," Reznor wrote.
As an example, Reznor cited the "absurd" retail pricing of Year Zero in Australia.
"Shame on you, UMG. Year Zero is selling for $34.99 Australian dollars ($29.10 US). No wonder people steal music. Avril Lavigne's record in the same store was $21.99 ($18.21 US).
"When I asked a label rep about this, his response was: 'It's because we know you have a real core audience that will pay whatever it costs when you put something out – you know, true fans. It's the pop stuff we have to discount to get people to buy'. So, I guess as a reward for being a 'true fan' you get ripped off."
He concluded by saying Nine Inch Nails are planning to release a full-length remix collection, with details to come soon.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Nine-Inch-Nails.aspx
Air reveal details of new single
[source: NME.com] Air have confirmed "Mer Du Japon", the second single from new album Pocket Symphony, will be released on CD, 7" transparent vinyl and download on Monday June 11.
The single release will be a new version of the track and will also contain remixes by The Teenagers, who have recently remixed New Young Pony Club.
Pocket Symphony, the group's fifth full-length album, was released in March.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Air.aspx
Kanye West names Coldplay collaboration
[source: NME.com] Kanye West has revealed full details of his collaboration with Coldplay's Chris Martin.
The track is called "Graduation" and is also the title of West's third album, the follow-up to 2005's Late Registration.
The album will also feature "Can't Tell Me Nothing", a clip of which has leaked online.
It features West rapping: "I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven. When I woke I spent that on a necklace. I told God I'd be back in a second. Man, it's so hard not to act reckless."
Jon Brion, who collaborated with West on Late Registration, pops up again on the album.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kanye-West.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Coldplay.aspx
Natalie Imbruglia to release album number four
Former Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia has revealed details of album number four.
Due out in late 2007, the LP follows 2005's Counting Down The Days. Imbruglia's been working in the studio with UK producer and mixer Ben Hellier (The Horrors, The Maccabees, Depeche Mode, Futureheads), while a new track titled "Glorious" leaked onto the web this week.
Other collaborators include Imbruglia's husband, Daniel Johns, as well as Gary Clark (who's written tracks for ex-Spice Girl Melanie C, Liz Phair and Skin) and US songwriter Dan Wilson (who's written hits for Dixie Chicks).
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Natalie-Imbruglia.aspx
Pink considers Australian move
Currently in the country on a gargantuan tour, US singer Pink says she's fallen in love with Australia.
"I have always felt [love] here but this is just out of this world," the singer said. "I've always connected here; there's something about Australia that agrees with me."
Pink also revealed she's discussed her desire to move Down Under with husband Corey Hart.
"I'm getting a real education on Australia on this trip, getting to spend time in Sydney and Melbourne. I'm understanding what this country is like and why I like it so much and where I'd want to be if I moved here."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Pink.aspx
Richie and Denise call it quits
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and actress Denise Richards have officially called it quits, according to People magazine in the US.
The couple made headlines around the globe in late 2005 when Sambora left his wife of 11 years, Heather Locklear, to be with Richards, who was formerly married to actor Charlie Sheen.
Now, however, it appears the pair have amicably split. Richards is still supporting her ex, however, who's coping with the recent death of his father and his mother's battle with cancer.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Richie-Sambora.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bon-Jovi.aspx
Jack Awards announce winners
Some of the biggest names in Australian music hit Sydney's Luna Park last night to take part in the country's quickest – and perhaps most relaxed – music awards ceremony, the fourth annual Jack Awards.
With a blistering opening performance by AC/DC wannabes Airbourne, the night kicked on with appearances from the likes of Howling Bells, You Am I, Beasts Of Bourbon and Red Riders, and finished with an all-star jam led by Angry Anderson.
Jack Award winners:
Best Live Band – Wolfmother
Best International Touring Act – Foo Fighters
Best Dressed – Katy Steele (Little Birdy)
Best Live Newcomer – Red Riders
Best Bass Guitarist – Andy Kent (You Am I)
Best Lead Guitar – Chris Cheney (The Living End)
Best Drummer – Ben Gillies (Silverchair)
Best Male Performer – Daniel Johns (Silverchair)
Best Female Performer – Katy Steele (Little Birdy)
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Little-Birdy.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/You-Am-I.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Living-End-The.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Silverchair.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Red-Riders.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wolfmother.aspx
The Boss takes out best rock album of all time
A new BBC documentary based on a national survey of the best rock albums of all time, has seen US singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen emerge victorious with Born In The USA.
Released in 1984, the LP has sold more than 15 million copies to date, and beat out the likes of Nirvana, The Clash and U2 for the top spot.
According to music journalist David Hepworth, Born In The USA has "unabashed sentimentality".
"Splashy sound, enormous drums, brilliant packaging: rock albums don't come any poppier," he said.
The top ten rock albums:
1. Bruce Springsteen – Born In The USA
2. Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms
3. Nirvana – Nevermind
4. The Clash – London's Calling
5. David Bowie – The Rise & Fall Of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars
6. The Beatles – The Beatles
7. Black Sabbath – Paranoid
8. U2 – Achtung Baby
9. The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses
10. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bruce-Springsteen.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Clash-The.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Nirvana.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Black-Sabbath.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Stone-Roses.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dire-Straits.aspx
[source: NME.com] Bono has criticised a recent G-8 progress report as a 'cold shower', according to reports earlier this week.
The U2 frontman has called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to address the shortcomings at a G-8 summit next month and maintain the promise made to double African aid to US$50 billion by 2010.
"The G-8 are sleepwalking into a crisis of credibility. I know the DATA report will feel like a cold shower, but I hope it will wake us all up," the singer said.
A report from DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) shows aid was increased by $2.3 billion, significantly less than the amount needed. It said Britain and Japan have been the most generous countries so far.
According to Associated Press, Bono told reporters: "These statistics are not just numbers on a page. They are people begging for their lives, for two pills a day, a mother begging to immunise her children, a child begging not to become a mother at the age of 12."
The 33rd G-8 Summit will be held next month in Heiligendamm, Germany.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
NIN frontman hits out at record label
[source: NME.com] Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has blasted his record label, Universal Music Group, for the high pricing of his band's latest album, Year Zero.
In a posting on the band's website, Reznor called the pricing "absurd" and accused the label of ripping off fans.
"As the climate grows more and more desperate for record labels, their answer to their mostly self-inflicted wounds seems to be to screw the consumer over even more," Reznor wrote.
As an example, Reznor cited the "absurd" retail pricing of Year Zero in Australia.
"Shame on you, UMG. Year Zero is selling for $34.99 Australian dollars ($29.10 US). No wonder people steal music. Avril Lavigne's record in the same store was $21.99 ($18.21 US).
"When I asked a label rep about this, his response was: 'It's because we know you have a real core audience that will pay whatever it costs when you put something out – you know, true fans. It's the pop stuff we have to discount to get people to buy'. So, I guess as a reward for being a 'true fan' you get ripped off."
He concluded by saying Nine Inch Nails are planning to release a full-length remix collection, with details to come soon.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Nine-Inch-Nails.aspx
Air reveal details of new single
[source: NME.com] Air have confirmed "Mer Du Japon", the second single from new album Pocket Symphony, will be released on CD, 7" transparent vinyl and download on Monday June 11.
The single release will be a new version of the track and will also contain remixes by The Teenagers, who have recently remixed New Young Pony Club.
Pocket Symphony, the group's fifth full-length album, was released in March.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Air.aspx
Kanye West names Coldplay collaboration
[source: NME.com] Kanye West has revealed full details of his collaboration with Coldplay's Chris Martin.
The track is called "Graduation" and is also the title of West's third album, the follow-up to 2005's Late Registration.
The album will also feature "Can't Tell Me Nothing", a clip of which has leaked online.
It features West rapping: "I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven. When I woke I spent that on a necklace. I told God I'd be back in a second. Man, it's so hard not to act reckless."
Jon Brion, who collaborated with West on Late Registration, pops up again on the album.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kanye-West.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Coldplay.aspx
Natalie Imbruglia to release album number four
Former Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia has revealed details of album number four.
Due out in late 2007, the LP follows 2005's Counting Down The Days. Imbruglia's been working in the studio with UK producer and mixer Ben Hellier (The Horrors, The Maccabees, Depeche Mode, Futureheads), while a new track titled "Glorious" leaked onto the web this week.
Other collaborators include Imbruglia's husband, Daniel Johns, as well as Gary Clark (who's written tracks for ex-Spice Girl Melanie C, Liz Phair and Skin) and US songwriter Dan Wilson (who's written hits for Dixie Chicks).
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Natalie-Imbruglia.aspx
Pink considers Australian move
Currently in the country on a gargantuan tour, US singer Pink says she's fallen in love with Australia.
"I have always felt [love] here but this is just out of this world," the singer said. "I've always connected here; there's something about Australia that agrees with me."
Pink also revealed she's discussed her desire to move Down Under with husband Corey Hart.
"I'm getting a real education on Australia on this trip, getting to spend time in Sydney and Melbourne. I'm understanding what this country is like and why I like it so much and where I'd want to be if I moved here."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Pink.aspx
Richie and Denise call it quits
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and actress Denise Richards have officially called it quits, according to People magazine in the US.
The couple made headlines around the globe in late 2005 when Sambora left his wife of 11 years, Heather Locklear, to be with Richards, who was formerly married to actor Charlie Sheen.
Now, however, it appears the pair have amicably split. Richards is still supporting her ex, however, who's coping with the recent death of his father and his mother's battle with cancer.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Richie-Sambora.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bon-Jovi.aspx
Jack Awards announce winners
Some of the biggest names in Australian music hit Sydney's Luna Park last night to take part in the country's quickest – and perhaps most relaxed – music awards ceremony, the fourth annual Jack Awards.
With a blistering opening performance by AC/DC wannabes Airbourne, the night kicked on with appearances from the likes of Howling Bells, You Am I, Beasts Of Bourbon and Red Riders, and finished with an all-star jam led by Angry Anderson.
Jack Award winners:
Best Live Band – Wolfmother
Best International Touring Act – Foo Fighters
Best Dressed – Katy Steele (Little Birdy)
Best Live Newcomer – Red Riders
Best Bass Guitarist – Andy Kent (You Am I)
Best Lead Guitar – Chris Cheney (The Living End)
Best Drummer – Ben Gillies (Silverchair)
Best Male Performer – Daniel Johns (Silverchair)
Best Female Performer – Katy Steele (Little Birdy)
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Little-Birdy.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/You-Am-I.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Living-End-The.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Silverchair.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Red-Riders.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wolfmother.aspx
The Boss takes out best rock album of all time
A new BBC documentary based on a national survey of the best rock albums of all time, has seen US singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen emerge victorious with Born In The USA.
Released in 1984, the LP has sold more than 15 million copies to date, and beat out the likes of Nirvana, The Clash and U2 for the top spot.
According to music journalist David Hepworth, Born In The USA has "unabashed sentimentality".
"Splashy sound, enormous drums, brilliant packaging: rock albums don't come any poppier," he said.
The top ten rock albums:
1. Bruce Springsteen – Born In The USA
2. Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms
3. Nirvana – Nevermind
4. The Clash – London's Calling
5. David Bowie – The Rise & Fall Of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars
6. The Beatles – The Beatles
7. Black Sabbath – Paranoid
8. U2 – Achtung Baby
9. The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses
10. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bruce-Springsteen.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Clash-The.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Nirvana.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Black-Sabbath.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Stone-Roses.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dire-Straits.aspx
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