Aug 13
The Cure album postponed again
[source: NME.com] The release of The Cure's 14th album has been postponed for a second time.
Originally due to be released in May, the release was initially pushed back to October. Not it appears the album will not hit shelves until April or May 2008.
According to Reuters, Robert Smith is still recording material. He's previously said he would like to release two versions of the album – one mixed by himself and another mixed by a guest producer.
As of late last year, the band had recorded 33 songs but Smith was reportedly finding it hard to create lyrics for all the material
The Cure will tour North America in September and October.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Cure-The.aspx
50 Cent threatens to quit music
[source: NME.com] 50 Cent has threatened to quit music if Kanye West's new album sells more than his.
The rappers both have records coming out on Tuesday September 11 – 50's Curtis and West's Graduation.
In an interview with SOHH.com, 50 Cent said: "Let's raise the stakes. If Kanye West sells more records than 50 Cent on September 11, I'll no longer write music. I'll write music and work with my other artists, but I won't put out any more solo albums."
His records have historically sold more than West's, with 2005's The Massacre selling 1.4 million copies in its first week, and going on to become the best-selling album of that year.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/50-Cent.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kanye-West.aspx
Factory Records legend Anthony Wilson dies
[source: NME.com] Anthony H. Wilson, co-founder of Factory Records, died of a heart attack on Friday August 10, aged 57.
Wilson is best known for signing legendary bands like Joy Division and New Order to his label, and as owner of the Hacienda nightclub in Manchester.
He played a key role in the Madchester scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Wilson passed away on Friday evening after suffering a heart attack that his doctor said was unrelated to his recent battle with cancer.
Professor Robert Hawkins, his doctor at Christie hospital, told The Guardian: "It's very sad. He died as a result of something unrelated to his cancer. His cancer was responding well to treatment but obviously did contribute to his poor health."
Recently it was recommended he take the drug Sutent after chemotherapy failed to treat the disease effectively, but the NHS refused to pay for the £3500-a-month (AU$8,370) treatment.
However, Happy Mondays and other bands he signed established a charity fund to help pay for Wilson's treatment.
His family are reportedly declining to comment at this time, but thanked the staff at the MRI and Christie who have provided "fantastic" care for him over the last few months.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Happy-Mondays.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Joy-Division.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/New-Order.aspx
Lily Allen to get her own TV show
[source: NME.com] Lily Allen is to get her own BBC TV show next year.
The star, currently dealing with visa problems in the US, has been in talks with broadcasters, according to The Sun.
Allen met with BBC3 boss Danny Cohen last week, and BBC insiders have since confirmed they are keen to sign the singer up.
A BBC source said they would be working with Allen after she finishes recording her new album, which is scheduled to be completed by May next year.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Lily-Allen.aspx
Amy Winehouse to appear at V Festival?
[source: NME.com] Amy Winehouse has vowed to go back to work this week after requiring hospitalisation last Tuesday (August 7).
The singer, who had her stomach pumped, has been recovering in a Hampshire hotel, where her family have reportedly told her to cut back on the booze.
Speaking to News Of The World, Winehouse declared she did not want a repeat of last week, which reportedly followed a three-day bender.
"I never want to feel that way again," she said. "It was just crazy – one of the most terrifying moments of my life."
Although apparently rejecting suggestions she go into rehab – echoing the sentiment of her hit single – Winehouse said she would change her behaviour.
"I've scared myself this time. I was all over the place. I know things have got to change," she said. "I have to sort myself out."
The singer, who missed two European festivals because of the incident, told fans she'd be fit enough to play next weekend's (August 18 to 19) V Festival.
"I'm fine," she said. "I'll be back at work on Monday."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Amy-Winehouse.aspx
Holly Throsby hits the road
Sydney-based chanteuse Holly Throsby has a new EP on the shelves, the six-track One Of You for Me.
Featuring two new songs, two covers and two live tracks, Throsby is celebrating its release with a limited run of shows next month.
Throsby first hit airwaves back in 2004 with the critically acclaimed On Night LP, which she followed two years later with the gorgeous Under The Town.
Tickets to her new shows are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Tuesday September 18 – A & I Hall, Byron Bay
Wednesday September 19 – The Sound lounge, Gold Coast
Thursday September 20 – The Globe Theatre, Brisbane
Friday September 21 – The Factory, Sydney
Sunday September 23 – Clarendon Guest House, Blue Mountains
Tuesday September 25 – Gallipoli Leagues Club, Newcastle
Wednesday September 26 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
Thursday September 27 – Heritage Hotel, Wollongong
Friday September 28 – The Palais, Daylesford
Saturday September 29 – Toff of the Town, Melbourne
Sunday September 30 – Jade Monkey, Adelaide
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Holly-Throsby.aspx
James Brown's trustee quits over misappropriated funds
David Cannon, trustee of the late US singer legend James Brown, has resigned amid accusations he misappropriated more than AU$414,000 from the Godfather Of Soul's cash.
Having appeared in an Atlanta courtroom on Friday August 10 for a four-hour hearing, Cannon resigned as Brown's estate's co-executor in a sudden move and reportedly handed over a cheque for the missing money. According to Louis Levenson, a solicitor for some of Brown's children, it's unknown exactly how much money is left in the late singer's account, while Forlando Brown – the singer's nephew – said family squabbling has caused huge rifts between the offspring.
James Brown died on Christmas Day 2006, aged 73.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/James-Brown.aspx
The return of Stereophonics
Welsh rockers Stereophonics are set to release sixth LP Pull The Pin on Monday October 1.
The album will feature live favourite "Bank Holiday Monday", which, singer Kelly Jones revealed, was inspired by the London terror attacks in 2005.
"I wrote the song in a hotel room in Germany," Jones said.
"It's about the way we all realise how important our loved ones are at times like these [the London bombings]. It's easy to take each other for granted. We get caught up in the material world or work and forget that it all means nothing without the people you love in your life if they weren't to come home that day."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Stereophonics.aspx
D'Angelo to head to prison?
American r&b star D'Angelo has narrowly escaped a prison stretch.
Instead, he was fined and received a suspended jail sentence on Friday August 10 for driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence.
D'Angelo was charged back in 2005 after he was thrown from a Hummer in Powhatan County, Virginia, during a crash. Having just been arrested on cocaine charges, the 33-year-old was sentenced to six months' jail (on a suspended sentence) and fined AU$1,774. His license was also revoked.
D'Angelo recently made a guest appearance on US rapper Common's LP, Finding Forever.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dangelo.aspx
Damien Leith heads out on tour
Irish singer and Australian Idol winner Damien Leith will hit the road this November in an effort to prove just why his debut LP – The Winner's Journey – has already sold more than 350,000 copies.
With new single "22 Steps" currently on the airwaves, Damien will perform tracks from his highly anticipated debut, which is released on Saturday August 18.
Tickets are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Thursday November 1 – Penrith Panthers, Penrith
Friday November 2 – Canberra Theatre
Saturday November 3 – Star Theatre, Star City, Sydney
Wednesday November 7 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
Friday November 9 – The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
Saturday November 10 – The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
Wednesday November 14 – Campbelltown RSL
Thursday November 15 – Mingarra Recreation Centre
Friday November 16 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Saturday November 17 – Regent Theatre, Wollongong
Friday November 23 – Wrestpoint Entertainment Centre
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Damien-Leith.aspx
The return of Delta
Aussie songbird Delta Goodrem is back on the scene with new single "In The Life".
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the 22-year-old showed off a new sex-kitten image and said time out from the drama of the past few years was necessary.
"I have had my space away from people to deal with my personal demons and feelings. Now I've moved on and I don't think about it," Goodrem revealed.
"When my parents divorced, I never knew we would all end up in the places we have. But I have to accept change and I'm ready to start again. This last couple of years I've grown a lot, I've travelled the world a lot on my own and I am much wiser and more capable of handling the pressures."
Now living in London with pop singer Brian McFadden, Goodrem will release her new single on Saturday September 15.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Delta-Goodrem.aspx
[source: NME.com] The release of The Cure's 14th album has been postponed for a second time.
Originally due to be released in May, the release was initially pushed back to October. Not it appears the album will not hit shelves until April or May 2008.
According to Reuters, Robert Smith is still recording material. He's previously said he would like to release two versions of the album – one mixed by himself and another mixed by a guest producer.
As of late last year, the band had recorded 33 songs but Smith was reportedly finding it hard to create lyrics for all the material
The Cure will tour North America in September and October.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Cure-The.aspx
50 Cent threatens to quit music
[source: NME.com] 50 Cent has threatened to quit music if Kanye West's new album sells more than his.
The rappers both have records coming out on Tuesday September 11 – 50's Curtis and West's Graduation.
In an interview with SOHH.com, 50 Cent said: "Let's raise the stakes. If Kanye West sells more records than 50 Cent on September 11, I'll no longer write music. I'll write music and work with my other artists, but I won't put out any more solo albums."
His records have historically sold more than West's, with 2005's The Massacre selling 1.4 million copies in its first week, and going on to become the best-selling album of that year.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/50-Cent.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kanye-West.aspx
Factory Records legend Anthony Wilson dies
[source: NME.com] Anthony H. Wilson, co-founder of Factory Records, died of a heart attack on Friday August 10, aged 57.
Wilson is best known for signing legendary bands like Joy Division and New Order to his label, and as owner of the Hacienda nightclub in Manchester.
He played a key role in the Madchester scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Wilson passed away on Friday evening after suffering a heart attack that his doctor said was unrelated to his recent battle with cancer.
Professor Robert Hawkins, his doctor at Christie hospital, told The Guardian: "It's very sad. He died as a result of something unrelated to his cancer. His cancer was responding well to treatment but obviously did contribute to his poor health."
Recently it was recommended he take the drug Sutent after chemotherapy failed to treat the disease effectively, but the NHS refused to pay for the £3500-a-month (AU$8,370) treatment.
However, Happy Mondays and other bands he signed established a charity fund to help pay for Wilson's treatment.
His family are reportedly declining to comment at this time, but thanked the staff at the MRI and Christie who have provided "fantastic" care for him over the last few months.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Happy-Mondays.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Joy-Division.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/New-Order.aspx
Lily Allen to get her own TV show
[source: NME.com] Lily Allen is to get her own BBC TV show next year.
The star, currently dealing with visa problems in the US, has been in talks with broadcasters, according to The Sun.
Allen met with BBC3 boss Danny Cohen last week, and BBC insiders have since confirmed they are keen to sign the singer up.
A BBC source said they would be working with Allen after she finishes recording her new album, which is scheduled to be completed by May next year.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Lily-Allen.aspx
Amy Winehouse to appear at V Festival?
[source: NME.com] Amy Winehouse has vowed to go back to work this week after requiring hospitalisation last Tuesday (August 7).
The singer, who had her stomach pumped, has been recovering in a Hampshire hotel, where her family have reportedly told her to cut back on the booze.
Speaking to News Of The World, Winehouse declared she did not want a repeat of last week, which reportedly followed a three-day bender.
"I never want to feel that way again," she said. "It was just crazy – one of the most terrifying moments of my life."
Although apparently rejecting suggestions she go into rehab – echoing the sentiment of her hit single – Winehouse said she would change her behaviour.
"I've scared myself this time. I was all over the place. I know things have got to change," she said. "I have to sort myself out."
The singer, who missed two European festivals because of the incident, told fans she'd be fit enough to play next weekend's (August 18 to 19) V Festival.
"I'm fine," she said. "I'll be back at work on Monday."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Amy-Winehouse.aspx
Holly Throsby hits the road
Sydney-based chanteuse Holly Throsby has a new EP on the shelves, the six-track One Of You for Me.
Featuring two new songs, two covers and two live tracks, Throsby is celebrating its release with a limited run of shows next month.
Throsby first hit airwaves back in 2004 with the critically acclaimed On Night LP, which she followed two years later with the gorgeous Under The Town.
Tickets to her new shows are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Tuesday September 18 – A & I Hall, Byron Bay
Wednesday September 19 – The Sound lounge, Gold Coast
Thursday September 20 – The Globe Theatre, Brisbane
Friday September 21 – The Factory, Sydney
Sunday September 23 – Clarendon Guest House, Blue Mountains
Tuesday September 25 – Gallipoli Leagues Club, Newcastle
Wednesday September 26 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
Thursday September 27 – Heritage Hotel, Wollongong
Friday September 28 – The Palais, Daylesford
Saturday September 29 – Toff of the Town, Melbourne
Sunday September 30 – Jade Monkey, Adelaide
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Holly-Throsby.aspx
James Brown's trustee quits over misappropriated funds
David Cannon, trustee of the late US singer legend James Brown, has resigned amid accusations he misappropriated more than AU$414,000 from the Godfather Of Soul's cash.
Having appeared in an Atlanta courtroom on Friday August 10 for a four-hour hearing, Cannon resigned as Brown's estate's co-executor in a sudden move and reportedly handed over a cheque for the missing money. According to Louis Levenson, a solicitor for some of Brown's children, it's unknown exactly how much money is left in the late singer's account, while Forlando Brown – the singer's nephew – said family squabbling has caused huge rifts between the offspring.
James Brown died on Christmas Day 2006, aged 73.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/James-Brown.aspx
The return of Stereophonics
Welsh rockers Stereophonics are set to release sixth LP Pull The Pin on Monday October 1.
The album will feature live favourite "Bank Holiday Monday", which, singer Kelly Jones revealed, was inspired by the London terror attacks in 2005.
"I wrote the song in a hotel room in Germany," Jones said.
"It's about the way we all realise how important our loved ones are at times like these [the London bombings]. It's easy to take each other for granted. We get caught up in the material world or work and forget that it all means nothing without the people you love in your life if they weren't to come home that day."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Stereophonics.aspx
D'Angelo to head to prison?
American r&b star D'Angelo has narrowly escaped a prison stretch.
Instead, he was fined and received a suspended jail sentence on Friday August 10 for driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence.
D'Angelo was charged back in 2005 after he was thrown from a Hummer in Powhatan County, Virginia, during a crash. Having just been arrested on cocaine charges, the 33-year-old was sentenced to six months' jail (on a suspended sentence) and fined AU$1,774. His license was also revoked.
D'Angelo recently made a guest appearance on US rapper Common's LP, Finding Forever.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dangelo.aspx
Damien Leith heads out on tour
Irish singer and Australian Idol winner Damien Leith will hit the road this November in an effort to prove just why his debut LP – The Winner's Journey – has already sold more than 350,000 copies.
With new single "22 Steps" currently on the airwaves, Damien will perform tracks from his highly anticipated debut, which is released on Saturday August 18.
Tickets are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Thursday November 1 – Penrith Panthers, Penrith
Friday November 2 – Canberra Theatre
Saturday November 3 – Star Theatre, Star City, Sydney
Wednesday November 7 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
Friday November 9 – The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
Saturday November 10 – The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
Wednesday November 14 – Campbelltown RSL
Thursday November 15 – Mingarra Recreation Centre
Friday November 16 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Saturday November 17 – Regent Theatre, Wollongong
Friday November 23 – Wrestpoint Entertainment Centre
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Damien-Leith.aspx
The return of Delta
Aussie songbird Delta Goodrem is back on the scene with new single "In The Life".
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the 22-year-old showed off a new sex-kitten image and said time out from the drama of the past few years was necessary.
"I have had my space away from people to deal with my personal demons and feelings. Now I've moved on and I don't think about it," Goodrem revealed.
"When my parents divorced, I never knew we would all end up in the places we have. But I have to accept change and I'm ready to start again. This last couple of years I've grown a lot, I've travelled the world a lot on my own and I am much wiser and more capable of handling the pressures."
Now living in London with pop singer Brian McFadden, Goodrem will release her new single on Saturday September 15.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Delta-Goodrem.aspx
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