Aug 27
Billy Corgan disses American girls
[source: NME.com] Smashing Pumpkins closed the Main Stage at the Carling Weekend: Reading festival last night (Sunday 26 August).
Taking to the stage at 10pm, the Chicago band made their way through 90 minutes of material both old and new. The full moon was amplified against a cloudless sky as the band tore through favourites like "Tonight, Tonight", "1979" and "Today".
Midway through the set, stage cameras panned the crowd, which included a scantily clad young woman.
"There's something about a girl who's willing to take her top off so quickly," Corgan commented.
"American girls are sl*ts too," he added. "Isn't it great to be alternative? You can say all those things."
Corgan then launched into a solo acoustic version of "1979".
"We're very humbled to be back on this stage," Corgan concluded at the end of the show. "Miracles can happen."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Smashing-Pumpkins.aspx
The Eagles to release first album in 28 years
[source: NME.com] Seventies soft rock legends The Eagles are preparing to release their first studio album in 28 years.
The band's belated follow-up to 1979's The Long Run, Long Road Out Of Eden will hit stores on Monday 29 October. The first single to be taken from the record will be called "How Long".
The Eagles split in 1980 but reconvened for the Hell Freezes Over tour in 1994 and have been playing intermittently ever since. The group's Greatest Hits 1971-75 is one of the best-selling albums in US recording history, shifting 29 million copies to date.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Eagles.aspx
Paul McCartney to release career-spanning DVD
[source: NME.com] Paul McCartney plans to release a DVD looking back on his solo career.
The McCartney Years, out Monday 12 November, will feature solo music videos, live performances, personal commentary and exclusive footage.
Volume One and Volume Two contain a collection of videos, starting in the 1970s with Macca's first solo single, "Maybe I'm Amazed", and going through to 2005's "Fine Line". The films can be viewed either in chronological order or as pre-determined playlists featuring exclusive McCartney voiceover commentaries.
Volume Three includes live performances taken from three classic shows – "Rockshow" on Wings' 1976 world tour, the "Unplugged" show from 1991 and McCartney's headline performance at Glastonbury in 2004.
The bonus features and extras include never-before-seen footage and performances, including "Let It Be" from Live Aid in 1985, archive interviews with Melvyn Bragg and Michael Parkinson, alternative versions of music videos and 2005's full-length documentary, Creating Chaos At Abbey Road.
McCartney has recorded exclusive commentary and personal introductions for each promo video and each live concert.
The DVD will be available in widescreen and 5.1 surround sound.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Paul-Mccartney.aspx
Amy Winehouse says husband "saved her"
Amy Winehouse and husband Blake Fielder-Civil hit the headlines again over the weekend when the pair were snapped bloody and bruised after an argument in a London hotel.
In a series of text messages with American celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, Winehouse denied her husband attacked her.
"Blake is the best man in the world. We would never ever harm each other," she wrote. "Take back what you said on the blog. I thought you was my girl. I was cutting myself after he found me in our room about to do drugs with a call girl and he rightly said I wasn't good enough for him. I lost it and he saved my life."
Winehouse sent four separate texts to Perez, who has since amended his entry. It's just the latest scandal for 23-year-old Winehouse, who is rumoured to be battling drug and alcohol problems.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Amy-Winehouse.aspx
Toni Braxton battling breast cancer
American soul singer Toni Braxton – who shot to fame with the single "Unbreak My Heart" and is currently performing in a Las Vegas stage spectacular – is reportedly suffering from breast cancer.
The mother of two hasn't confirmed the reports, but media coverage in the US claim Braxton is secretly undergoing radiation treatment and chemotherapy.
"Toni is a fighter," a source allegedly told the National Enquirer. "She initially thought the worst, but doctors assured her the prognosis for her breast cancer is excellent."
If true, it'll be the second serious medical problem for the Grammy winner; in 2002 she was diagnosed with the heart condition pericarditis after passing out following a show.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Toni-Braxton.aspx
Tim Rogers unleashes The Luxury Of Hysteria
You Am I frontman Tim Rogers will release new solo album The Luxury Of Hysteria on Saturday 29 September.
The LP will be released on his own label, Ruby Q Records, and preceded by first single "When Yer Sad".
To launch the album, Rogers will hit the road with members of his other band, The Temperance Union, in October. Tickets go on sale Friday 31 August.
Tour dates:
Wednesday 3 October – The Sydney Opera House
Thursday 4 October – The Sydney Opera House
Friday 5 October – The National Theatre, Melbourne
Monday 8 October – The Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Tim-Rogers.aspx
Are Britney's pets okay?
You can't help but feel some pity for troubled pop singer Britney Spears: first there was the breakdown of her marriage to Kevin Federline and then came the weird head-shaving incident, rehab and a custody battle.
Now the "Oops I Did It Again" star is being investigated by American animal charity the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) after her dog was spotted wearing a cast.
"We have received various complaints throughout the day," SPCA's president, Madeline Bernstein, said on Saturday 25 August.
"Some said that Britney's Yorkie dog was injured and had a cast on and some said the dog had a broken leg and was not treated."
Today Spears' publicist has shrugged off the report, saying the pooch was fine.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Groovin' The Moo returns to Albury
Grinspoon, Sneaky Sound System and Kid Confucius are among the first round of acts announced for the annual Groovin' The Moo gig.
Last year's Maitland show attracted Silverchair, The Black Keys and The Presets, but it's Albury's turn this year to host a string of top music acts.
Also on the bill are Xavier Rudd, Midnight Juggernauts, Blue King Brown, Airbourne, Clare Bowditch & The Feeding Set, Mia Dyson, The Bamboos, Mammal, Horsell Common, The Third Estate (local Band), Urthboy, Hermitude, Astronomy Class, The Tongue, Unkle Ho, Combat Wombat and Diafrix.
The festival takes place on Saturday 24 November, with tickets on sale Monday 3 September.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Grinspoon.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Xavier-Rudd.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Midnight-Juggernauts.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Urthboy.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Unkle-Ho.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Hermitude.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Astronomy-Class.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kid-Confucius.aspx
James Blunt heads to Oz
UK crooner James Blunt is returning to Australia for a whirlwind promotional tour.
Blunt, who shot to fame with "You're Beautiful", will spend a week in Oz promoting new LP All The Lost Souls. The album will be released on Saturday 15 September, with Blunt due Down Under on Saturday 13 October.
"I am so excited to be returning to Australia," he said. "I have a lot of friends there and this will be my chance to thank everyone for their phenomenal support of my first album."
Blunt will perform one invitation-only concert on Thursday 18 October in Sydney. Tune into radio station Nova for the chance to win tickets.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/James-Blunt.aspx
[source: NME.com] Smashing Pumpkins closed the Main Stage at the Carling Weekend: Reading festival last night (Sunday 26 August).
Taking to the stage at 10pm, the Chicago band made their way through 90 minutes of material both old and new. The full moon was amplified against a cloudless sky as the band tore through favourites like "Tonight, Tonight", "1979" and "Today".
Midway through the set, stage cameras panned the crowd, which included a scantily clad young woman.
"There's something about a girl who's willing to take her top off so quickly," Corgan commented.
"American girls are sl*ts too," he added. "Isn't it great to be alternative? You can say all those things."
Corgan then launched into a solo acoustic version of "1979".
"We're very humbled to be back on this stage," Corgan concluded at the end of the show. "Miracles can happen."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Smashing-Pumpkins.aspx
The Eagles to release first album in 28 years
[source: NME.com] Seventies soft rock legends The Eagles are preparing to release their first studio album in 28 years.
The band's belated follow-up to 1979's The Long Run, Long Road Out Of Eden will hit stores on Monday 29 October. The first single to be taken from the record will be called "How Long".
The Eagles split in 1980 but reconvened for the Hell Freezes Over tour in 1994 and have been playing intermittently ever since. The group's Greatest Hits 1971-75 is one of the best-selling albums in US recording history, shifting 29 million copies to date.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Eagles.aspx
Paul McCartney to release career-spanning DVD
[source: NME.com] Paul McCartney plans to release a DVD looking back on his solo career.
The McCartney Years, out Monday 12 November, will feature solo music videos, live performances, personal commentary and exclusive footage.
Volume One and Volume Two contain a collection of videos, starting in the 1970s with Macca's first solo single, "Maybe I'm Amazed", and going through to 2005's "Fine Line". The films can be viewed either in chronological order or as pre-determined playlists featuring exclusive McCartney voiceover commentaries.
Volume Three includes live performances taken from three classic shows – "Rockshow" on Wings' 1976 world tour, the "Unplugged" show from 1991 and McCartney's headline performance at Glastonbury in 2004.
The bonus features and extras include never-before-seen footage and performances, including "Let It Be" from Live Aid in 1985, archive interviews with Melvyn Bragg and Michael Parkinson, alternative versions of music videos and 2005's full-length documentary, Creating Chaos At Abbey Road.
McCartney has recorded exclusive commentary and personal introductions for each promo video and each live concert.
The DVD will be available in widescreen and 5.1 surround sound.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Paul-Mccartney.aspx
Amy Winehouse says husband "saved her"
Amy Winehouse and husband Blake Fielder-Civil hit the headlines again over the weekend when the pair were snapped bloody and bruised after an argument in a London hotel.
In a series of text messages with American celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, Winehouse denied her husband attacked her.
"Blake is the best man in the world. We would never ever harm each other," she wrote. "Take back what you said on the blog. I thought you was my girl. I was cutting myself after he found me in our room about to do drugs with a call girl and he rightly said I wasn't good enough for him. I lost it and he saved my life."
Winehouse sent four separate texts to Perez, who has since amended his entry. It's just the latest scandal for 23-year-old Winehouse, who is rumoured to be battling drug and alcohol problems.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Amy-Winehouse.aspx
Toni Braxton battling breast cancer
American soul singer Toni Braxton – who shot to fame with the single "Unbreak My Heart" and is currently performing in a Las Vegas stage spectacular – is reportedly suffering from breast cancer.
The mother of two hasn't confirmed the reports, but media coverage in the US claim Braxton is secretly undergoing radiation treatment and chemotherapy.
"Toni is a fighter," a source allegedly told the National Enquirer. "She initially thought the worst, but doctors assured her the prognosis for her breast cancer is excellent."
If true, it'll be the second serious medical problem for the Grammy winner; in 2002 she was diagnosed with the heart condition pericarditis after passing out following a show.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Toni-Braxton.aspx
Tim Rogers unleashes The Luxury Of Hysteria
You Am I frontman Tim Rogers will release new solo album The Luxury Of Hysteria on Saturday 29 September.
The LP will be released on his own label, Ruby Q Records, and preceded by first single "When Yer Sad".
To launch the album, Rogers will hit the road with members of his other band, The Temperance Union, in October. Tickets go on sale Friday 31 August.
Tour dates:
Wednesday 3 October – The Sydney Opera House
Thursday 4 October – The Sydney Opera House
Friday 5 October – The National Theatre, Melbourne
Monday 8 October – The Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Tim-Rogers.aspx
Are Britney's pets okay?
You can't help but feel some pity for troubled pop singer Britney Spears: first there was the breakdown of her marriage to Kevin Federline and then came the weird head-shaving incident, rehab and a custody battle.
Now the "Oops I Did It Again" star is being investigated by American animal charity the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) after her dog was spotted wearing a cast.
"We have received various complaints throughout the day," SPCA's president, Madeline Bernstein, said on Saturday 25 August.
"Some said that Britney's Yorkie dog was injured and had a cast on and some said the dog had a broken leg and was not treated."
Today Spears' publicist has shrugged off the report, saying the pooch was fine.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Groovin' The Moo returns to Albury
Grinspoon, Sneaky Sound System and Kid Confucius are among the first round of acts announced for the annual Groovin' The Moo gig.
Last year's Maitland show attracted Silverchair, The Black Keys and The Presets, but it's Albury's turn this year to host a string of top music acts.
Also on the bill are Xavier Rudd, Midnight Juggernauts, Blue King Brown, Airbourne, Clare Bowditch & The Feeding Set, Mia Dyson, The Bamboos, Mammal, Horsell Common, The Third Estate (local Band), Urthboy, Hermitude, Astronomy Class, The Tongue, Unkle Ho, Combat Wombat and Diafrix.
The festival takes place on Saturday 24 November, with tickets on sale Monday 3 September.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Grinspoon.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Xavier-Rudd.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Midnight-Juggernauts.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Urthboy.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Unkle-Ho.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Hermitude.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Astronomy-Class.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kid-Confucius.aspx
James Blunt heads to Oz
UK crooner James Blunt is returning to Australia for a whirlwind promotional tour.
Blunt, who shot to fame with "You're Beautiful", will spend a week in Oz promoting new LP All The Lost Souls. The album will be released on Saturday 15 September, with Blunt due Down Under on Saturday 13 October.
"I am so excited to be returning to Australia," he said. "I have a lot of friends there and this will be my chance to thank everyone for their phenomenal support of my first album."
Blunt will perform one invitation-only concert on Thursday 18 October in Sydney. Tune into radio station Nova for the chance to win tickets.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/James-Blunt.aspx
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