Jul 3
R.E.M. preview new songs in Dublin
[source: NME.com] R.E.M. previewed 11 new songs for a sold-out crowd in Dublin on Sunday July 1.
The band are currently working on the follow-up to 2004's Around The Sun and played new songs during a performance they dubbed a "working rehearsal". They also played classic tracks including "Wolves, Lower", "Sitting Still", "These Days", "Heron House", "Second Guessing", and "Electrolite".
According to the band's website, they are "taking advantage of a day off in Dublin today" before resuming their "working rehearsals" with another show in the city tomorrow.
R.E.M. will reportedly continue working on their new album with producer Jacknife Lee (known for his work with Bloc Party and Snow Patrol) in a Dublin studio.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/R-E-M.aspx
Timbaland to quit music?
[source: NME.com] Timbaland has reportedly said he is ready to quit the music industry and name a successor.
The super-producer, who has masterminded hits by Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado (and released a solo album earlier this year), said in a recent interview he is "about to throw in the towel" because he is bored with the music industry.
"Music is boring right now. I'm too innovative for the world," he told Gigwise.
"I've been doing it so long [but] I'm about to throw in the towel. I'm about to de-crown myself and pass it over to one of the up-and-coming producers under me. They won't be able to be me – there's only one Timbaland – but there's a certain sound that I try to teach."
Timbaland has also been working with Duran Duran on their forthcoming album.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Timbaland.aspx
Robert Plant plays down Led Zeppelin rumours
[source: NME.com] Led Zeppelin have denied they will reunite for a one-off gig later this year.
There have been rumours the band would reform for a tribute concert for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, with John Bonham's son, Jason, taking over the drumming duties. Bonham died after choking on his own vomit following a drinking session in 1980.
While he didn't completely rule out a reunion, singer Robert Plant played down speculation.
"If there was one [a reunion], then there wouldn't be enough doctors to support it!" he told reporters at the Rockwave Festival in Greece.
Led Zeppelin have only performed a handful of concerts since they split in 1980, including a disastrous performance at 1985's Live Aid, which they refused to allow on the DVD release.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Robert-Plant.aspx
PJ Harvey to return with new album
[source: NME.com] PJ Harvey's seventh studio album, White Chalk, will be released on Monday September 24.
Harvey began work on the follow-up to 2004's Uh Huh Her last year with Flood and John Parish, who also worked on To Bring You My Love and Is This Desire?.
The album will include collaborations with keyboardist Eric Drew Feldman and Dirty Three drummer Jim White.
Harvey is set to showcase new material from White Chalk during her sold-out appearance at Bridgewater Hall on Saturday July 7 as part of the Manchester International Festival.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Pj-Harvey.aspx
Fergie signs product placement deal
[source: NME.com] Black Eyed Peas star Fergie has signed a new deal to promote products in her songs.
The singer inked a AU$4.7 million deal with American clothing brand Candie's that will see her not just namecheck the brand but write songs that specifically promote the products. However, the chain has no say in when Fergie will release the songs, or their exact content.
An executive at her label, Interscope, told The Sunday Times that Fergie's deal was good business.
"With record sales in decline, you must find novel ways to make money out of music. The trick is to make the brand part of the song so it slips down easily rather than choking the fan."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Fergie.aspx
Architecture In Helsinki return home
Having wowed crowds at the recent Primavera festival in Barcelona and sold out tours of the UK and US in early 2007, Architecture In Helsinki have a new album – Places Like This (Scotland Yard/Shock) – due for release on Saturday July 28.
With six members spread across the globe from Melbourne to Brazil, AIH are a truly international band who've been gathering rave reviews for their recent performances across the Pacific. Now they're heading back to Australia for a brief run of dates before heading back to the northern hemisphere for even more shows.
Before the LP drops, keep an ear out for AIH's excellent remix of Brazil's finest new export, Bonde De Role, with their single "Office Boy".
Tickets for the shows are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Friday July 27 – Manning Bar, Sydney
Saturday July 28 – Cloud City, Melbourne
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Architecture-In-Helsinki.aspx
AFI frontman a sexy piece of meat
AFI frontman Davey Havok has been named the World's Sexiest Vegetarian by animal rights group peta2 (the online sister to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
Harvok beat out competition from actor and musician Jared Leto, Fall out Boy's Andy Hurley and TV star Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes).
"I certainly would encourage anyone to explore a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle," Havok said. "I think we must begin with the betterment of humanity, which would then naturally result in compassion for animals."
Topping the female votes in the poll was actor Kristen Bell, who stars in TV's Veronica Mars.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Afi.aspx
Funeral For A Friend announce Oz tour
Welsh five-piece Funeral For A Friend are heading back to Australia this September to promote new LP Tales Don't Tell Themselves.
The band were last in Australia in 2004, when hundreds of fans missed out on tickets due to shows selling out faster than expected. The punk-loving rockers have spent the first half of 2007 touring throughout the US and Europe with Linkin Park, The Used and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Tickets to the Australian shows go on sale Thursday July 12.
Tour dates:
Tuesday September 11 – Perth, Metropolis Fremantle
Thursday September 13 – Adelaide HQ
Friday September 14 – Billboard The Venue, Melbourne
Saturday September 15 – Billboard The Venue, Melbourne
Sunday September 16 – Luna Park Big Top, Sydney
Tuesday September 18 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Funeral-For-A-Friend.aspx
Marilyn Manson to direct film
US shock rocker Marilyn Manson is preparing to take his unique vision to the big screen.
Manson, who recently released his tenth album, Eat Me, Drink Me, has announced he'll make his cinematic directorial debut with Phantasmagoria: The Visions Of Lewis Carroll.
The film will be shot in France and Manson says he'll employ a magician to help create the picture's special effects rather than relying on CGI.
"I just want to be unconventional by being traditional," Manson said. "I think by being traditional, sometimes like a Hitchcock, it's almost modern, because people are so used to seeing special effects."
While there are no leads in place yet, "The Beautiful People" rocker says he plans on "extorting" pal Johnny Depp to encourage him to take part in the project.
Currently on tour in Europe, Manson was recently banned from entering a local cathedral in Cologne, Germany.
"Unfortunately they didn't let me in," he revealed. "Probably because I was wearing lipstick."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Marilyn-Manson.aspx
Ron Wood exhibits artwork in Paris
Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood is showing off his softer side with an exhibition of more than 30 oil paintings and prints at the Bailly Contemporain gallery in Paris.
The majority of works are portraits of his bandmates onstage, as well as other famous musos like Slash, Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix.
"He is a gifted artist with his own style," gallery art director Helene Bailly said.
"The Stones are not getting any younger, but Wood's art will be there long after they are gone. We have fans who show up wearing Rolling Stones T-shirts and fork out their savings to buy a 2,000 Euro (AU$3,171) print, but also art lovers who think they are making a good investment."
The Stones are currently in Europe on their Bigger Bang tour.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rolling-Stones-The.aspx
Gotye sells out national tour
After topping the indie charts in 2006 with his J Award-nominated album Like Drawing Blood, Melbourne songwriter Wally de Backer – aka Gotye – has sold out almost every date of his upcoming national tour, including all-ages and matinee shows.
Gotye's latest release is Mixed Blood, an album of remixes by some of de Backer's favourite artists. Those lucky enough to score tickets for the upcoming shows will witness Gotye perform with a nine-piece mini orchestra.
A new Melbourne show on Friday August 10 has been added, plus there are a limited number of tickets set to be released for the matinee show at Sydney's Metro on Sunday July 29. These tickets will go on sale on Wednesday July 4.
Tour dates:
Thursday July 26 – Fly By Night, Perth
Friday July 27 – Fly By Night, Perth
Saturday July 28 – The Metro, Sydney
Sunday July 29 – The Metro, Sydney (all-ages, 2pm)
Sunday July 29 – The Metro, Sydney
Friday August 3 – The Powerhouse, Brisbane
Saturday August 4 – The Powerhouse, Brisbane
Sunday August 5 – Splendour In The Grass, Byron Bay
Thursday August 9 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
Friday August 10 – The Athenaeum, Melbourne
Saturday August 11 – The Athenaeum, Melbourne
Sunday August 12 – The Athenaeum, Melbourne (all-ages, 2pm)
Sunday August 12 – The Athenaeum, Melbourne
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Gotye2.aspx
[source: NME.com] R.E.M. previewed 11 new songs for a sold-out crowd in Dublin on Sunday July 1.
The band are currently working on the follow-up to 2004's Around The Sun and played new songs during a performance they dubbed a "working rehearsal". They also played classic tracks including "Wolves, Lower", "Sitting Still", "These Days", "Heron House", "Second Guessing", and "Electrolite".
According to the band's website, they are "taking advantage of a day off in Dublin today" before resuming their "working rehearsals" with another show in the city tomorrow.
R.E.M. will reportedly continue working on their new album with producer Jacknife Lee (known for his work with Bloc Party and Snow Patrol) in a Dublin studio.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/R-E-M.aspx
Timbaland to quit music?
[source: NME.com] Timbaland has reportedly said he is ready to quit the music industry and name a successor.
The super-producer, who has masterminded hits by Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado (and released a solo album earlier this year), said in a recent interview he is "about to throw in the towel" because he is bored with the music industry.
"Music is boring right now. I'm too innovative for the world," he told Gigwise.
"I've been doing it so long [but] I'm about to throw in the towel. I'm about to de-crown myself and pass it over to one of the up-and-coming producers under me. They won't be able to be me – there's only one Timbaland – but there's a certain sound that I try to teach."
Timbaland has also been working with Duran Duran on their forthcoming album.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Timbaland.aspx
Robert Plant plays down Led Zeppelin rumours
[source: NME.com] Led Zeppelin have denied they will reunite for a one-off gig later this year.
There have been rumours the band would reform for a tribute concert for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, with John Bonham's son, Jason, taking over the drumming duties. Bonham died after choking on his own vomit following a drinking session in 1980.
While he didn't completely rule out a reunion, singer Robert Plant played down speculation.
"If there was one [a reunion], then there wouldn't be enough doctors to support it!" he told reporters at the Rockwave Festival in Greece.
Led Zeppelin have only performed a handful of concerts since they split in 1980, including a disastrous performance at 1985's Live Aid, which they refused to allow on the DVD release.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Robert-Plant.aspx
PJ Harvey to return with new album
[source: NME.com] PJ Harvey's seventh studio album, White Chalk, will be released on Monday September 24.
Harvey began work on the follow-up to 2004's Uh Huh Her last year with Flood and John Parish, who also worked on To Bring You My Love and Is This Desire?.
The album will include collaborations with keyboardist Eric Drew Feldman and Dirty Three drummer Jim White.
Harvey is set to showcase new material from White Chalk during her sold-out appearance at Bridgewater Hall on Saturday July 7 as part of the Manchester International Festival.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Pj-Harvey.aspx
Fergie signs product placement deal
[source: NME.com] Black Eyed Peas star Fergie has signed a new deal to promote products in her songs.
The singer inked a AU$4.7 million deal with American clothing brand Candie's that will see her not just namecheck the brand but write songs that specifically promote the products. However, the chain has no say in when Fergie will release the songs, or their exact content.
An executive at her label, Interscope, told The Sunday Times that Fergie's deal was good business.
"With record sales in decline, you must find novel ways to make money out of music. The trick is to make the brand part of the song so it slips down easily rather than choking the fan."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Fergie.aspx
Architecture In Helsinki return home
Having wowed crowds at the recent Primavera festival in Barcelona and sold out tours of the UK and US in early 2007, Architecture In Helsinki have a new album – Places Like This (Scotland Yard/Shock) – due for release on Saturday July 28.
With six members spread across the globe from Melbourne to Brazil, AIH are a truly international band who've been gathering rave reviews for their recent performances across the Pacific. Now they're heading back to Australia for a brief run of dates before heading back to the northern hemisphere for even more shows.
Before the LP drops, keep an ear out for AIH's excellent remix of Brazil's finest new export, Bonde De Role, with their single "Office Boy".
Tickets for the shows are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Friday July 27 – Manning Bar, Sydney
Saturday July 28 – Cloud City, Melbourne
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Architecture-In-Helsinki.aspx
AFI frontman a sexy piece of meat
AFI frontman Davey Havok has been named the World's Sexiest Vegetarian by animal rights group peta2 (the online sister to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
Harvok beat out competition from actor and musician Jared Leto, Fall out Boy's Andy Hurley and TV star Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes).
"I certainly would encourage anyone to explore a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle," Havok said. "I think we must begin with the betterment of humanity, which would then naturally result in compassion for animals."
Topping the female votes in the poll was actor Kristen Bell, who stars in TV's Veronica Mars.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Afi.aspx
Funeral For A Friend announce Oz tour
Welsh five-piece Funeral For A Friend are heading back to Australia this September to promote new LP Tales Don't Tell Themselves.
The band were last in Australia in 2004, when hundreds of fans missed out on tickets due to shows selling out faster than expected. The punk-loving rockers have spent the first half of 2007 touring throughout the US and Europe with Linkin Park, The Used and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Tickets to the Australian shows go on sale Thursday July 12.
Tour dates:
Tuesday September 11 – Perth, Metropolis Fremantle
Thursday September 13 – Adelaide HQ
Friday September 14 – Billboard The Venue, Melbourne
Saturday September 15 – Billboard The Venue, Melbourne
Sunday September 16 – Luna Park Big Top, Sydney
Tuesday September 18 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Funeral-For-A-Friend.aspx
Marilyn Manson to direct film
US shock rocker Marilyn Manson is preparing to take his unique vision to the big screen.
Manson, who recently released his tenth album, Eat Me, Drink Me, has announced he'll make his cinematic directorial debut with Phantasmagoria: The Visions Of Lewis Carroll.
The film will be shot in France and Manson says he'll employ a magician to help create the picture's special effects rather than relying on CGI.
"I just want to be unconventional by being traditional," Manson said. "I think by being traditional, sometimes like a Hitchcock, it's almost modern, because people are so used to seeing special effects."
While there are no leads in place yet, "The Beautiful People" rocker says he plans on "extorting" pal Johnny Depp to encourage him to take part in the project.
Currently on tour in Europe, Manson was recently banned from entering a local cathedral in Cologne, Germany.
"Unfortunately they didn't let me in," he revealed. "Probably because I was wearing lipstick."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Marilyn-Manson.aspx
Ron Wood exhibits artwork in Paris
Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood is showing off his softer side with an exhibition of more than 30 oil paintings and prints at the Bailly Contemporain gallery in Paris.
The majority of works are portraits of his bandmates onstage, as well as other famous musos like Slash, Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix.
"He is a gifted artist with his own style," gallery art director Helene Bailly said.
"The Stones are not getting any younger, but Wood's art will be there long after they are gone. We have fans who show up wearing Rolling Stones T-shirts and fork out their savings to buy a 2,000 Euro (AU$3,171) print, but also art lovers who think they are making a good investment."
The Stones are currently in Europe on their Bigger Bang tour.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rolling-Stones-The.aspx
Gotye sells out national tour
After topping the indie charts in 2006 with his J Award-nominated album Like Drawing Blood, Melbourne songwriter Wally de Backer – aka Gotye – has sold out almost every date of his upcoming national tour, including all-ages and matinee shows.
Gotye's latest release is Mixed Blood, an album of remixes by some of de Backer's favourite artists. Those lucky enough to score tickets for the upcoming shows will witness Gotye perform with a nine-piece mini orchestra.
A new Melbourne show on Friday August 10 has been added, plus there are a limited number of tickets set to be released for the matinee show at Sydney's Metro on Sunday July 29. These tickets will go on sale on Wednesday July 4.
Tour dates:
Thursday July 26 – Fly By Night, Perth
Friday July 27 – Fly By Night, Perth
Saturday July 28 – The Metro, Sydney
Sunday July 29 – The Metro, Sydney (all-ages, 2pm)
Sunday July 29 – The Metro, Sydney
Friday August 3 – The Powerhouse, Brisbane
Saturday August 4 – The Powerhouse, Brisbane
Sunday August 5 – Splendour In The Grass, Byron Bay
Thursday August 9 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
Friday August 10 – The Athenaeum, Melbourne
Saturday August 11 – The Athenaeum, Melbourne
Sunday August 12 – The Athenaeum, Melbourne (all-ages, 2pm)
Sunday August 12 – The Athenaeum, Melbourne
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Gotye2.aspx
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