May 9
Busta Rhymes rejects plea deal
[source: NME.com] Busta Rhymes rejected a plea deal this week that would have sent him to jail for one year.
The Grammy-nominated rapper would have served a year in prison for two assault charges, been fined AU$1812 and forced to participate in an anti-drink-driving programme in exchange for pleading guilty.
Rhymes has been arrested four times in the past ten months, most recently on Thursday May 3 when he was pulled over in Manhattan for suspected drink driving. He faces two additional charges for assault and one for driving with a suspended license.
Rhymes' lawyer, Scott Leemon, has been quoted as saying the arrests were "payback" for refusing to cooperate in the investigation into the fatal 2006 shooting of Rhymes' former bodyguard, Israel Ramirez. The case has not been solved.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Busta-Rhymes.aspx
Gnarls Barkley singer launches record label
[source: NME.com] Cee-Lo Green has launched his own record label.
The Gnarls Barkley and Goodie Mob singer has joined with Atlantic Records in the US to launch Radiculture.
Green said he intends the label to serve as a launching ground for new artists.
"I've been in the music business for quite some time now," Green said. "I've had some unforgettable high points and some disappointing low points. I'm eager to pass on the lessons I learned along the way."
The singer will hold two events on Thursday May 10 in Atlanta, Georgia, to launch the label. He has built state-of-the art facilities in the city to house the label's offices and studios.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Gnarls-Barkley.aspx
Tori Amos writing a musical
[source: NME.com] Tori Amos has announced she is writing a musical that's destined for the West End and Broadway.
"I think I am writing a musical. I'm gushing but I'm under lock and key," she explained. "I'm trying to be Lloyd Webber and Rice. I'm trying to be both of them. I'm busy. This is such a big project – a double record, 23 songs and the extras.
"You need to hear 'Smokin' Joe' – [it's] about how to kill a man."
Amos recently released new album American Doll Posse.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Tori-Amos.aspx
Kate Bush in trouble with local council
[source: NME.com] The security system in Kate Bush's cliff-top mansion in Devon has led to residents lodging formal complaints with the local council.
High security fencing, electronic entry systems, warning signs, bright spotlights and the installation of CCTV cameras around the mansion have led to the matter being put on the agenda at the next parish council meeting.
Chairman David Hampden-Smith said locals were also concerned Bush plans to divert two public footpaths that provide views of her 17-acre property.
"I'm afraid the coast path and the beach were there long before Kate Bush and I'm fairly confident they'll still be in the same place with the same unhindered access long after she's gone," an unnamed councillor said.
Bush bought the AU$6million mansion in 2004, and its picturesque setting is thought to have provided the inspiration for her 2005 album, Ariel.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kate-Bush.aspx
Usher parts ways with manager mum
[source: NME.com] Usher and his mother, Jonetta Patton, have ended their business relationship, the singer confirmed today.
The r&b star felt it best to separate his business and personal life and told Associated Press "it means I now get to have my mother strictly as my mother, with no added pressure". Patton had managed Usher since the start of his career in 1994.
"At this time in my life, I am simply more interested in building the strength of my family. And in order to do that, I feel it's best to separate my business life from my personal life".
Usher is famous for his hits "You Make Me Wanna" and "Yeah", as well as an acting career that included a recurring role on the sitcom Moesha. He is currently preparing the follow-up to 2004's Confessions, which sold nine million copies worldwide.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Usher.aspx
Dinosaur Jr head back to Oz
Last year's successful reunion saw Dinosaur Jr weave their magic through the US and Europe. Now they're heading to Australia to promote new studio album Beyond.
J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph first arrived on the indie music scene back in 1987 with You're Living All Over Me. The trio's distinct guitar wails and Mascis's laconic drawl made them one of the finest American outfits of their generation.
The band's new LP, featuring first single "Been There All The Time", is out now through Liberation, while tickets for the Australian gigs go on sale Tuesday May 22.
Tour dates:
Thursday July 5 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
Friday July 6 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
Saturday July 7 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Sunday July 8 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Monday July 9 – The Studio, Auckland
Wednesday July 11– University of Canberra Union
Thursday July 12 – The Forum, Melbourne
Friday July 13 – The Gov, Adelaide
Saturday July 14 – The Capitol, Perth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dinosaur-Jr.aspx
Live Earth line-up revealed
The highly anticipated line-up for the Sydney leg of the global Live Earth concert series, to be held on Saturday July 7, has been announced.
Hitting the stage to help raise awareness of climate change issues are Crowded House, Jack Johnson, Wolfmother, John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins, Eskimo Joe, Sneaky Sound System, Paul Kelly, Ghostwriters, Toni Collette & The Finish and Blue King Brown.
"The climate crisis is a global problem that requires a global response. That's exactly what Live Earth is," former US presidential candidate Al Gore said via a video link-up at the event's press conference.
"Live Earth will touch over two billion people with 24 hours of live music across seven continents and an urgent, hopeful message to trigger a worldwide movement to combat the climate crisis. This movement begins here at Aussie Stadium."
One of the promoters behind the show, Michael Chugg, said nothing he's ever done comes close to rivalling Live Earth's scale.
Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday May 18 and, in conjunction with the NSW State Government, the price includes the cost of public transport.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Crowded-House.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jack-Johnson.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wolfmother.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Paul-Kelly.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/John-Butler-Trio.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Eskimo-Joe.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Sneaky-Sound-System.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Blue-King-Brown.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Toni-Collette-The-Finish.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Missy-Higgins.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ghostwriters.aspx
George Michael says he's "ashamed" at drug arrest
British singer George Michael pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of driving while unfit, after police discovered drugs on the 43-year-old singer when they found him near Hyde Park, slumped in his car in February.
"I did something very stupid," Michael told the London court, before blaming tiredness and a mix of prescription medicines for his actions.
"I am perfectly aware that I did something very wrong and got into my car when I was unfit to drive. I was not in my normal physical state and I am perfectly prepared to accept the correct punishment for that and I would have accepted it a long time ago."
Michael will return to court on Wednesday May 30 for sentencing and could face up to six months in jail and a fine of AU$12,000. Michael is due to head out on a European tour next month.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/George-Michael.aspx
Nikki Sixx unleashes The Heroin Diaries
Following the success of tell-all book The Dirt, former Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx (real name Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr) is penning his own autobiography.
Due for release on Tuesday September 25, The Heroin Diaries will be preceded by a 12-track soundtrack in August.
Sixx claimed the book will "openly divulge" a year of his life as a notorious rocker, including all the drug-related highs and lows. Fans can check out Sixx's first single, "Life Is Beautiful", from the new LP on the rocker's MySpace website.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Motley-Crue-Feat-Tommy-Lee.aspx
The View head to Oz
Scottish teens The View, hailed as "the next big thing" in the UK, are heading our way.
Discovered when they passed a demo tape to Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty, The View's debut LP – Hats Off To The Buskers – hit number one in the British charts upon its release. Meanwhile, "Wasted Little DJs" took out NME's Song Of The Year.
The View head to Australia in June to give audiences Down Under a taste of what all the fuss is about. Tickets are on sale now:
Tour dates:
Wednesday June 6 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
Thursday June 7 – Tivoli, Brisbane
Friday June 8 – Metro, Sydney
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/The-View.aspx
Smashing Pumpkins studio robbery
With a new LP – Zeitgeist – due out on Saturday July 7, Smashing Pumpkins suffered a blow when their Chicago rehearsal studio was burgled late last week.
The thieves have since been arrested, although they didn't steal any musical instruments or equipment.
"It appears they grabbed a series of photos that were to be used for the LP's cover artwork, including images of Paris Hilton in front of an exploding bomb and a grim reaper with the US Presidential seal on his body," the band's management said.
The pics were mysteriously updated to fan website Netphoria and were quickly removed when management threatened legal action.
"What this person did amounts to theft and the band takes this very seriously, as does Netphoria," a spokesman for the website said.
"I know everyone here is hungry for more information on the new album but this is not the way to go about it. Nobody here should condone or be supportive of the actions this individual took."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Smashing-Pumpkins-The.aspx
[source: NME.com] Busta Rhymes rejected a plea deal this week that would have sent him to jail for one year.
The Grammy-nominated rapper would have served a year in prison for two assault charges, been fined AU$1812 and forced to participate in an anti-drink-driving programme in exchange for pleading guilty.
Rhymes has been arrested four times in the past ten months, most recently on Thursday May 3 when he was pulled over in Manhattan for suspected drink driving. He faces two additional charges for assault and one for driving with a suspended license.
Rhymes' lawyer, Scott Leemon, has been quoted as saying the arrests were "payback" for refusing to cooperate in the investigation into the fatal 2006 shooting of Rhymes' former bodyguard, Israel Ramirez. The case has not been solved.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Busta-Rhymes.aspx
Gnarls Barkley singer launches record label
[source: NME.com] Cee-Lo Green has launched his own record label.
The Gnarls Barkley and Goodie Mob singer has joined with Atlantic Records in the US to launch Radiculture.
Green said he intends the label to serve as a launching ground for new artists.
"I've been in the music business for quite some time now," Green said. "I've had some unforgettable high points and some disappointing low points. I'm eager to pass on the lessons I learned along the way."
The singer will hold two events on Thursday May 10 in Atlanta, Georgia, to launch the label. He has built state-of-the art facilities in the city to house the label's offices and studios.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Gnarls-Barkley.aspx
Tori Amos writing a musical
[source: NME.com] Tori Amos has announced she is writing a musical that's destined for the West End and Broadway.
"I think I am writing a musical. I'm gushing but I'm under lock and key," she explained. "I'm trying to be Lloyd Webber and Rice. I'm trying to be both of them. I'm busy. This is such a big project – a double record, 23 songs and the extras.
"You need to hear 'Smokin' Joe' – [it's] about how to kill a man."
Amos recently released new album American Doll Posse.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Tori-Amos.aspx
Kate Bush in trouble with local council
[source: NME.com] The security system in Kate Bush's cliff-top mansion in Devon has led to residents lodging formal complaints with the local council.
High security fencing, electronic entry systems, warning signs, bright spotlights and the installation of CCTV cameras around the mansion have led to the matter being put on the agenda at the next parish council meeting.
Chairman David Hampden-Smith said locals were also concerned Bush plans to divert two public footpaths that provide views of her 17-acre property.
"I'm afraid the coast path and the beach were there long before Kate Bush and I'm fairly confident they'll still be in the same place with the same unhindered access long after she's gone," an unnamed councillor said.
Bush bought the AU$6million mansion in 2004, and its picturesque setting is thought to have provided the inspiration for her 2005 album, Ariel.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kate-Bush.aspx
Usher parts ways with manager mum
[source: NME.com] Usher and his mother, Jonetta Patton, have ended their business relationship, the singer confirmed today.
The r&b star felt it best to separate his business and personal life and told Associated Press "it means I now get to have my mother strictly as my mother, with no added pressure". Patton had managed Usher since the start of his career in 1994.
"At this time in my life, I am simply more interested in building the strength of my family. And in order to do that, I feel it's best to separate my business life from my personal life".
Usher is famous for his hits "You Make Me Wanna" and "Yeah", as well as an acting career that included a recurring role on the sitcom Moesha. He is currently preparing the follow-up to 2004's Confessions, which sold nine million copies worldwide.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Usher.aspx
Dinosaur Jr head back to Oz
Last year's successful reunion saw Dinosaur Jr weave their magic through the US and Europe. Now they're heading to Australia to promote new studio album Beyond.
J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph first arrived on the indie music scene back in 1987 with You're Living All Over Me. The trio's distinct guitar wails and Mascis's laconic drawl made them one of the finest American outfits of their generation.
The band's new LP, featuring first single "Been There All The Time", is out now through Liberation, while tickets for the Australian gigs go on sale Tuesday May 22.
Tour dates:
Thursday July 5 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
Friday July 6 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
Saturday July 7 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Sunday July 8 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Monday July 9 – The Studio, Auckland
Wednesday July 11– University of Canberra Union
Thursday July 12 – The Forum, Melbourne
Friday July 13 – The Gov, Adelaide
Saturday July 14 – The Capitol, Perth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dinosaur-Jr.aspx
Live Earth line-up revealed
The highly anticipated line-up for the Sydney leg of the global Live Earth concert series, to be held on Saturday July 7, has been announced.
Hitting the stage to help raise awareness of climate change issues are Crowded House, Jack Johnson, Wolfmother, John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins, Eskimo Joe, Sneaky Sound System, Paul Kelly, Ghostwriters, Toni Collette & The Finish and Blue King Brown.
"The climate crisis is a global problem that requires a global response. That's exactly what Live Earth is," former US presidential candidate Al Gore said via a video link-up at the event's press conference.
"Live Earth will touch over two billion people with 24 hours of live music across seven continents and an urgent, hopeful message to trigger a worldwide movement to combat the climate crisis. This movement begins here at Aussie Stadium."
One of the promoters behind the show, Michael Chugg, said nothing he's ever done comes close to rivalling Live Earth's scale.
Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday May 18 and, in conjunction with the NSW State Government, the price includes the cost of public transport.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Crowded-House.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jack-Johnson.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wolfmother.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Paul-Kelly.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/John-Butler-Trio.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Eskimo-Joe.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Sneaky-Sound-System.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Blue-King-Brown.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Toni-Collette-The-Finish.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Missy-Higgins.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ghostwriters.aspx
George Michael says he's "ashamed" at drug arrest
British singer George Michael pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of driving while unfit, after police discovered drugs on the 43-year-old singer when they found him near Hyde Park, slumped in his car in February.
"I did something very stupid," Michael told the London court, before blaming tiredness and a mix of prescription medicines for his actions.
"I am perfectly aware that I did something very wrong and got into my car when I was unfit to drive. I was not in my normal physical state and I am perfectly prepared to accept the correct punishment for that and I would have accepted it a long time ago."
Michael will return to court on Wednesday May 30 for sentencing and could face up to six months in jail and a fine of AU$12,000. Michael is due to head out on a European tour next month.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/George-Michael.aspx
Nikki Sixx unleashes The Heroin Diaries
Following the success of tell-all book The Dirt, former Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx (real name Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr) is penning his own autobiography.
Due for release on Tuesday September 25, The Heroin Diaries will be preceded by a 12-track soundtrack in August.
Sixx claimed the book will "openly divulge" a year of his life as a notorious rocker, including all the drug-related highs and lows. Fans can check out Sixx's first single, "Life Is Beautiful", from the new LP on the rocker's MySpace website.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Motley-Crue-Feat-Tommy-Lee.aspx
The View head to Oz
Scottish teens The View, hailed as "the next big thing" in the UK, are heading our way.
Discovered when they passed a demo tape to Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty, The View's debut LP – Hats Off To The Buskers – hit number one in the British charts upon its release. Meanwhile, "Wasted Little DJs" took out NME's Song Of The Year.
The View head to Australia in June to give audiences Down Under a taste of what all the fuss is about. Tickets are on sale now:
Tour dates:
Wednesday June 6 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
Thursday June 7 – Tivoli, Brisbane
Friday June 8 – Metro, Sydney
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/The-View.aspx
Smashing Pumpkins studio robbery
With a new LP – Zeitgeist – due out on Saturday July 7, Smashing Pumpkins suffered a blow when their Chicago rehearsal studio was burgled late last week.
The thieves have since been arrested, although they didn't steal any musical instruments or equipment.
"It appears they grabbed a series of photos that were to be used for the LP's cover artwork, including images of Paris Hilton in front of an exploding bomb and a grim reaper with the US Presidential seal on his body," the band's management said.
The pics were mysteriously updated to fan website Netphoria and were quickly removed when management threatened legal action.
"What this person did amounts to theft and the band takes this very seriously, as does Netphoria," a spokesman for the website said.
"I know everyone here is hungry for more information on the new album but this is not the way to go about it. Nobody here should condone or be supportive of the actions this individual took."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Smashing-Pumpkins-The.aspx
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