Jun 19
Underworld star injured at Athens festival
[source: NME.com] Underworld were forced to cancel their set at the Ejekt Festival in Greece on Saturday June 16 due to a riot caused by masked individuals.
According to a statement issued by the band, Underworld's Rick Smith was injured when 30 masked anarchists armed with CS gas, iron bars and baseball bats stormed the stadium while Beastie Boys were performing.
The rioters burned vehicles, damaged property and injured several people, causing the stadium to be evacuated.
Smith, who was taken to a nearby Athens hospital along with other injured people, has since returned to the UK for further treatment.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Underworld.aspx
Ornette Coleman collapses at Bonnaroo
[source: NME.com] Ornette Coleman collapsed on Sunday June 17 during his performance at Tennessee's Bonnaroo Festival.
The 77-year-old jazz legend and recent Pulitzer Prize recipient suffered from heatstroke and was immediately taken to a medical tent and given intravenous fluids.
He was then taken to Coffey County Hospital, where he was released later that evening, according to a Bonnaroo spokesperson.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ornette-Coleman.aspx
James Blunt returns with second album
[source: NME.com] James Blunt will release his second album, All The Lost Souls, on Monday September 17, three years after debut Back To Bedlam hit the shelves.
The first single to be lifted from the record will be "1973", which should arrive in stores on Monday September 3.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/James-Blunt.aspx
Radiohead: new material appears online
[source: NME.com] A selection of new Radiohead songs have appeared online.
The band, who are currently working on their seventh album, have not released any new material since 2003's Hail To The Thief.
The tracks have surfaced on YouTube and are described as "bits of tape that have been chopped out of the mixes when they were edited".
The songs that appear in the clip, which is more than a minute long, are "Open Pick", "? (New Song?, I Froze Up?, Burn The Witch?)", "All I Need", "Down Is The New Up", "Arpeggi" and "Bangers N' Mash".
Guitarist Ed O'Brien recently posted on Radiohead.com: "Yes I know it's been a while, but we've been working on this album [and]… we're nearly there."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Radiohead.aspx
Michael Jackson blames family for money woes
Michael Jackson has hit back at claims his financial troubles are the result of outlandish spending sprees.
In a legal deposition written by the singer and obtained by American newspaper NY Daily News, Jackson said his cash problems are actually a result of his money-hungry family and friends.
"It's full of sharks, charlatans and impostors," he wrote about the music industry. "Because there's a lot of money involved, there's a bunch of schmucks in there."
Recalling a deal with his brother Randy and a mutual friend, Jackson said he was almost swindled out of millions.
"I vehemently told them, 'No, I am not signing this'. And I just remember how angry… the intensity of the anger in the room. And so they marched out."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Michael-Jackson.aspx
Tori Amos adds extra shows
Tori Amos has added extra dates in Sydney and Melbourne after shows in both cities sold out yesterday within hours.
Tickets for the new dates are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Monday September 10 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne (sold out)
Tuesday September 11 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Friday September 14 – Sydney Opera House (sold out)
Monday September 24 – Sydney Opera House
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Tori-Amos.aspx
Muse frontman interrogated by police
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy was interrogated by London Heathrow airport security staff after making jokes about bombs before boarding a flight to the USA
Going through security, Bellamy joked: "Don't worry mate. I'm not going to be working illegally or making bombs."
He was soon being questioned.
"Two security guards asked me all these silly questions," Bellamy recalled. "Like, 'Do you like American people?'. I said, 'They're quite nice. They mean well'."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Muse.aspx
George Michael's having a laugh
Ricky Gervais has reportedly convinced pop singer George Michael to appear in the season finalé of Extras.
The former Wham! singer – who has undergone legal troubles lately due to arrests over drugs – has reportedly agreed to feature in 2007's last episode.
"I have got a bottle of champagne in the fridge and, beat this, it's from George Michael," Gervais admitted to reporters a few weeks back.
"He gave me it after I supposedly called him a bender at an awards ceremony, if you believe what you read in the press. It was actually part of a joke that I ran by him first that he loved.
The Daily Star claim Michael immediately agreed to appear on Extras.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/George-Michael.aspx
Extra Oz dates for Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan has extended his Australian tour due to popular demand.
Arguably the most influential singer-songwriter of all time, Dylan arrives in Australia this August for a national tour that will see him supported by acclaimed Irish trio The Frames.
He's added new dates in Sydney and Melbourne after the initial shows sold out on the day of release. Tickets for the two new shows go on sale Thursday June 21, while all other gigs are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Monday August 13 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wednesday August 15 – Sydney Entertainment Centre
Thursday August 16 – Sydney Entertainment Centre
Friday August 17 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Sunday August 19 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tuesday August 21 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Thursday August 23 – Burswood Dome, Perth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bob-Dylan.aspx
Oasis head into the studio
Controversial Brit rockers Oasis are heading back into the studio, although fans shouldn't expect a new album any time soon.
According to chief songwriter and guitarist Noel Gallagher, Oasis will enter the studio on Wednesday July 3.
"The songs are written," Gallagher said, "but don't hold your breath. The last album took three-and-a-half years and three attempts. It would be great if it was done by the end of the year and we could get out on the road by next summer, but that's insane wishful thinking."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Oasis.aspx
[source: NME.com] Underworld were forced to cancel their set at the Ejekt Festival in Greece on Saturday June 16 due to a riot caused by masked individuals.
According to a statement issued by the band, Underworld's Rick Smith was injured when 30 masked anarchists armed with CS gas, iron bars and baseball bats stormed the stadium while Beastie Boys were performing.
The rioters burned vehicles, damaged property and injured several people, causing the stadium to be evacuated.
Smith, who was taken to a nearby Athens hospital along with other injured people, has since returned to the UK for further treatment.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Underworld.aspx
Ornette Coleman collapses at Bonnaroo
[source: NME.com] Ornette Coleman collapsed on Sunday June 17 during his performance at Tennessee's Bonnaroo Festival.
The 77-year-old jazz legend and recent Pulitzer Prize recipient suffered from heatstroke and was immediately taken to a medical tent and given intravenous fluids.
He was then taken to Coffey County Hospital, where he was released later that evening, according to a Bonnaroo spokesperson.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ornette-Coleman.aspx
James Blunt returns with second album
[source: NME.com] James Blunt will release his second album, All The Lost Souls, on Monday September 17, three years after debut Back To Bedlam hit the shelves.
The first single to be lifted from the record will be "1973", which should arrive in stores on Monday September 3.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/James-Blunt.aspx
Radiohead: new material appears online
[source: NME.com] A selection of new Radiohead songs have appeared online.
The band, who are currently working on their seventh album, have not released any new material since 2003's Hail To The Thief.
The tracks have surfaced on YouTube and are described as "bits of tape that have been chopped out of the mixes when they were edited".
The songs that appear in the clip, which is more than a minute long, are "Open Pick", "? (New Song?, I Froze Up?, Burn The Witch?)", "All I Need", "Down Is The New Up", "Arpeggi" and "Bangers N' Mash".
Guitarist Ed O'Brien recently posted on Radiohead.com: "Yes I know it's been a while, but we've been working on this album [and]… we're nearly there."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Radiohead.aspx
Michael Jackson blames family for money woes
Michael Jackson has hit back at claims his financial troubles are the result of outlandish spending sprees.
In a legal deposition written by the singer and obtained by American newspaper NY Daily News, Jackson said his cash problems are actually a result of his money-hungry family and friends.
"It's full of sharks, charlatans and impostors," he wrote about the music industry. "Because there's a lot of money involved, there's a bunch of schmucks in there."
Recalling a deal with his brother Randy and a mutual friend, Jackson said he was almost swindled out of millions.
"I vehemently told them, 'No, I am not signing this'. And I just remember how angry… the intensity of the anger in the room. And so they marched out."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Michael-Jackson.aspx
Tori Amos adds extra shows
Tori Amos has added extra dates in Sydney and Melbourne after shows in both cities sold out yesterday within hours.
Tickets for the new dates are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Monday September 10 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne (sold out)
Tuesday September 11 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Friday September 14 – Sydney Opera House (sold out)
Monday September 24 – Sydney Opera House
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Tori-Amos.aspx
Muse frontman interrogated by police
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy was interrogated by London Heathrow airport security staff after making jokes about bombs before boarding a flight to the USA
Going through security, Bellamy joked: "Don't worry mate. I'm not going to be working illegally or making bombs."
He was soon being questioned.
"Two security guards asked me all these silly questions," Bellamy recalled. "Like, 'Do you like American people?'. I said, 'They're quite nice. They mean well'."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Muse.aspx
George Michael's having a laugh
Ricky Gervais has reportedly convinced pop singer George Michael to appear in the season finalé of Extras.
The former Wham! singer – who has undergone legal troubles lately due to arrests over drugs – has reportedly agreed to feature in 2007's last episode.
"I have got a bottle of champagne in the fridge and, beat this, it's from George Michael," Gervais admitted to reporters a few weeks back.
"He gave me it after I supposedly called him a bender at an awards ceremony, if you believe what you read in the press. It was actually part of a joke that I ran by him first that he loved.
The Daily Star claim Michael immediately agreed to appear on Extras.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/George-Michael.aspx
Extra Oz dates for Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan has extended his Australian tour due to popular demand.
Arguably the most influential singer-songwriter of all time, Dylan arrives in Australia this August for a national tour that will see him supported by acclaimed Irish trio The Frames.
He's added new dates in Sydney and Melbourne after the initial shows sold out on the day of release. Tickets for the two new shows go on sale Thursday June 21, while all other gigs are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Monday August 13 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wednesday August 15 – Sydney Entertainment Centre
Thursday August 16 – Sydney Entertainment Centre
Friday August 17 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Sunday August 19 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tuesday August 21 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Thursday August 23 – Burswood Dome, Perth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bob-Dylan.aspx
Oasis head into the studio
Controversial Brit rockers Oasis are heading back into the studio, although fans shouldn't expect a new album any time soon.
According to chief songwriter and guitarist Noel Gallagher, Oasis will enter the studio on Wednesday July 3.
"The songs are written," Gallagher said, "but don't hold your breath. The last album took three-and-a-half years and three attempts. It would be great if it was done by the end of the year and we could get out on the road by next summer, but that's insane wishful thinking."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Oasis.aspx
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