Jun 21
New Kula Shaker album announced
[source: NME.com] Kula Shaker will release their first album since 1999's Peasants, Pigs And Astronauts on Monday August 27.
Strangefolk will be preceded by a single, "Second Sight", on Monday August 13.
Strangefolk tracklisting:
"Out On The Highway"
"Second Sight"
"Die For Love"
"Great Dictator (Of The Free World)"
"Strangefolk"
"Song Of Love/Narayana Shadowlands"
"Fool That I Am"
"Hurricane Season"
"Ol' Jack Tar"
"6ft Down Blues"
"Dr Kit"
"Super CB Operator"
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kula-Shaker.aspx
New Order split: it's official
[source: NME.com] After months of speculation, New Order have finally confirmed they have split.
The news follows months of uncertainty, and a confirmation by bassist Peter Hook at the beginning of the month that the band had decided once and for all to go their own way.
Speaking to BBC 6 Music, Hook seemed upset as he explained the situation.
"It has been very sad actually, and it has been very difficult to live with, but that is life, isn't it?" he said. "But you pick yourself up, you dust yourself off, and you start all over again."
Pushed to give a reason for the split, he simply said it was "personal".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/New-Order.aspx
Prince announces rare LA residency
[source: NME.com] Prince has announced the details of a rare Los Angeles residency.
Beginning this Saturday (June 23), the purple one will perform seven shows at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel's 200-seat Blossom Room.
He's expected to preview new material from forthcoming album Planet Earth and invite guests onstage to perform with him. Previous guests have included Elton John, Maroon 5 and will.i.am.
The evening will also include dinner, prepared by the singer's personal chef, in the hotel's Dakota restaurant, and conclude with a late-night jazz set featuring Prince and a jazz band.
A limited number of tickets will be sold at AU$3,690 per couple for VIP packages, and $369 for standing-room-only tickets.
Hollywood Roosevelt dates:
Saturday June 23
Sunday June 24
Thursday June 28
Friday June 29
Saturday June 30
Two additional dates are expected to be announced shortly.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Prince.aspx
Ryan Adams: "It's a miracle I didn't die"
US singer-songwriter Ryan Adams is about to drop his ninth album, Easy Tiger, next week.
The latest offering from the prolific singer is, he admits, the first record he's laid down while completely sober.
"[It was] a miracle I didn't die," Adams said of his drug and alcohol addiction in an intimate interview with the New York Times.
"There was intense loneliness, end-of-the-world stuff going on in my mind, bottomless depression. Without exaggerating, it is a miracle I didn't die. I snorted heroin a lot… with coke. I did speedballs every day for years. And took pills. And then drank. And I don't mean a little bit. I always outdid everybody."
Easy Tiger is due to hit shelves on Tuesday June 26.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ryan-Adams.aspx
Ice Cube heads to Oz on tour
These days he may be better know for his acting roles, including the award-winning role of Doughboy in Boyz N The Hood, but in the late 80s and early 90s Ice Cube was one of the most controversial figures in hip-hop.
As a founding member of NWA, Cube stirred up trouble with hit single "F**k Tha Police", taken from 1989's groundbreaking Straight Outta Compton. After the group broke up, Cube went solo and has since sold more than 200 million albums. Now he's returning to his roots with a new album and an Australian tour that will feature appearances from Westside Connection heavyweight William Calhoun (WC).
Tour dates:
Friday August 24 – Arena, Brisbane
Monday August 27 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Friday August 31 – Metro City, Perth
Monday September 3 – The Forum, Melbourne
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ice-Cube.aspx
Kylie celebrates 20 years in music
According to UK newspaper The Sun, Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue is planning a massive party in August to mark 20 years in the music business.
It's two decades since "the singing budgie" hit the top of the charts across the globe with "Locomotion" and, if you believe the rumours, she's celebrating with a million-dollar bash in London.
"She's even flying in old mates from Australia and begging her two grandmothers to make the long trip from Melbourne," The Sun claimed.
"In some ways it's a celebration of the fact she has resumed her place in the music world after her illness. It's also a chance for her to thank all the people who assisted and encouraged her."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kylie-Minogue.aspx
JT: "I can't say no to a pretty face"
Justin Timberlake has hinted his new romance with 25-year-old actress Jessica Biel is getting in the way of his work.
The singer split with Cameron Diaz in 2006 but was spotted recently with Biel in Amsterdam.
"She truly insisted that she came with me on tour," Timberlake said. "I don't know how to say no to a pretty face, but it wasn't really a good idea. This time I'm putting the machine before everything else. Jessica met up with me in England but for Paris I told her categorically no. This tour is very important to me. I'm doing it really seriously so there's no question of playing sweethearts."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Justin-Timberlake.aspx
Alice Cooper brings Guns N' Roses guitarist to tears
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash was almost in tears when he presented rock legend Alice Cooper with a Hero honour at the Mojo Awards in London.
"I've known him for so long and he's always been a really good friend to me," Slash, who now plays with US rockers Velvet Revolver, said.
"[Cooper] was a huge influence on me, so there was a moment where I was just really proud to be onstage presenting it."
Velvet Revolver are gearing up for a US tour with Alice In Chains for their new LP, Libertad, while Cooper is due to tour Australia in July.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Guns-N-Roses.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Alice-Cooper.aspx
Black Eyed Peas singer angers fans
She might be cruising the top of the charts with recent hits like "Glamorous" and "London Bridge", but Fergie – singer from LA collective Black Eyed Peas – has earned the wrath of fans after failing to adequately perform at recent gigs.
Chicago fans purchased AU$89 tickets to see the singer perform a four-song set. But Fergie reportedly showed up an hour late, was intoxicated, and went onstage only after ordering several bottles of tequila. She then left the stage halfway into the first song.
Her representatives argued she was never expected to perform and insisted it had been an "appearance" rather than a concert.
"Sometimes she will get onstage and say a few words of 'Glamorous', but we know about every official set and this was not one."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Fergie.aspx
The Black Crusade hits Oz
Three of metal's biggest names – Trivium (US), Machine Head (US) and Arch Enemy (Sweden) – will hit our shores in October and November as part of The Black Crusade tour.
Tickets go on sale Friday July 6.
Tour dates:
Sunday October 28 – Metro City, Perth
Tuesday October 30 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Wednesday October 31 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
Thursday November 1 – Luna Park Big Top, Sydney
Saturday November 3 – Riverstage, Brisbane
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Trivium.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Arch-Rival.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Machine-Head.aspx
[source: NME.com] Kula Shaker will release their first album since 1999's Peasants, Pigs And Astronauts on Monday August 27.
Strangefolk will be preceded by a single, "Second Sight", on Monday August 13.
Strangefolk tracklisting:
"Out On The Highway"
"Second Sight"
"Die For Love"
"Great Dictator (Of The Free World)"
"Strangefolk"
"Song Of Love/Narayana Shadowlands"
"Fool That I Am"
"Hurricane Season"
"Ol' Jack Tar"
"6ft Down Blues"
"Dr Kit"
"Super CB Operator"
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kula-Shaker.aspx
New Order split: it's official
[source: NME.com] After months of speculation, New Order have finally confirmed they have split.
The news follows months of uncertainty, and a confirmation by bassist Peter Hook at the beginning of the month that the band had decided once and for all to go their own way.
Speaking to BBC 6 Music, Hook seemed upset as he explained the situation.
"It has been very sad actually, and it has been very difficult to live with, but that is life, isn't it?" he said. "But you pick yourself up, you dust yourself off, and you start all over again."
Pushed to give a reason for the split, he simply said it was "personal".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/New-Order.aspx
Prince announces rare LA residency
[source: NME.com] Prince has announced the details of a rare Los Angeles residency.
Beginning this Saturday (June 23), the purple one will perform seven shows at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel's 200-seat Blossom Room.
He's expected to preview new material from forthcoming album Planet Earth and invite guests onstage to perform with him. Previous guests have included Elton John, Maroon 5 and will.i.am.
The evening will also include dinner, prepared by the singer's personal chef, in the hotel's Dakota restaurant, and conclude with a late-night jazz set featuring Prince and a jazz band.
A limited number of tickets will be sold at AU$3,690 per couple for VIP packages, and $369 for standing-room-only tickets.
Hollywood Roosevelt dates:
Saturday June 23
Sunday June 24
Thursday June 28
Friday June 29
Saturday June 30
Two additional dates are expected to be announced shortly.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Prince.aspx
Ryan Adams: "It's a miracle I didn't die"
US singer-songwriter Ryan Adams is about to drop his ninth album, Easy Tiger, next week.
The latest offering from the prolific singer is, he admits, the first record he's laid down while completely sober.
"[It was] a miracle I didn't die," Adams said of his drug and alcohol addiction in an intimate interview with the New York Times.
"There was intense loneliness, end-of-the-world stuff going on in my mind, bottomless depression. Without exaggerating, it is a miracle I didn't die. I snorted heroin a lot… with coke. I did speedballs every day for years. And took pills. And then drank. And I don't mean a little bit. I always outdid everybody."
Easy Tiger is due to hit shelves on Tuesday June 26.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ryan-Adams.aspx
Ice Cube heads to Oz on tour
These days he may be better know for his acting roles, including the award-winning role of Doughboy in Boyz N The Hood, but in the late 80s and early 90s Ice Cube was one of the most controversial figures in hip-hop.
As a founding member of NWA, Cube stirred up trouble with hit single "F**k Tha Police", taken from 1989's groundbreaking Straight Outta Compton. After the group broke up, Cube went solo and has since sold more than 200 million albums. Now he's returning to his roots with a new album and an Australian tour that will feature appearances from Westside Connection heavyweight William Calhoun (WC).
Tour dates:
Friday August 24 – Arena, Brisbane
Monday August 27 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Friday August 31 – Metro City, Perth
Monday September 3 – The Forum, Melbourne
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ice-Cube.aspx
Kylie celebrates 20 years in music
According to UK newspaper The Sun, Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue is planning a massive party in August to mark 20 years in the music business.
It's two decades since "the singing budgie" hit the top of the charts across the globe with "Locomotion" and, if you believe the rumours, she's celebrating with a million-dollar bash in London.
"She's even flying in old mates from Australia and begging her two grandmothers to make the long trip from Melbourne," The Sun claimed.
"In some ways it's a celebration of the fact she has resumed her place in the music world after her illness. It's also a chance for her to thank all the people who assisted and encouraged her."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kylie-Minogue.aspx
JT: "I can't say no to a pretty face"
Justin Timberlake has hinted his new romance with 25-year-old actress Jessica Biel is getting in the way of his work.
The singer split with Cameron Diaz in 2006 but was spotted recently with Biel in Amsterdam.
"She truly insisted that she came with me on tour," Timberlake said. "I don't know how to say no to a pretty face, but it wasn't really a good idea. This time I'm putting the machine before everything else. Jessica met up with me in England but for Paris I told her categorically no. This tour is very important to me. I'm doing it really seriously so there's no question of playing sweethearts."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Justin-Timberlake.aspx
Alice Cooper brings Guns N' Roses guitarist to tears
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash was almost in tears when he presented rock legend Alice Cooper with a Hero honour at the Mojo Awards in London.
"I've known him for so long and he's always been a really good friend to me," Slash, who now plays with US rockers Velvet Revolver, said.
"[Cooper] was a huge influence on me, so there was a moment where I was just really proud to be onstage presenting it."
Velvet Revolver are gearing up for a US tour with Alice In Chains for their new LP, Libertad, while Cooper is due to tour Australia in July.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Guns-N-Roses.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Alice-Cooper.aspx
Black Eyed Peas singer angers fans
She might be cruising the top of the charts with recent hits like "Glamorous" and "London Bridge", but Fergie – singer from LA collective Black Eyed Peas – has earned the wrath of fans after failing to adequately perform at recent gigs.
Chicago fans purchased AU$89 tickets to see the singer perform a four-song set. But Fergie reportedly showed up an hour late, was intoxicated, and went onstage only after ordering several bottles of tequila. She then left the stage halfway into the first song.
Her representatives argued she was never expected to perform and insisted it had been an "appearance" rather than a concert.
"Sometimes she will get onstage and say a few words of 'Glamorous', but we know about every official set and this was not one."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Fergie.aspx
The Black Crusade hits Oz
Three of metal's biggest names – Trivium (US), Machine Head (US) and Arch Enemy (Sweden) – will hit our shores in October and November as part of The Black Crusade tour.
Tickets go on sale Friday July 6.
Tour dates:
Sunday October 28 – Metro City, Perth
Tuesday October 30 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Wednesday October 31 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
Thursday November 1 – Luna Park Big Top, Sydney
Saturday November 3 – Riverstage, Brisbane
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Trivium.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Arch-Rival.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Machine-Head.aspx
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