This Week
M.I.A. News:
M.I.A. Blasts Oprah and Gaga, Drops on Billboard 200
From www.billboard.com at 28/07/10 06:02 PM. 0 comments.
M.I.A. is once again in the headlines for making incendiary comments about a fellow celebrity, but this time she's taken on a lofty target -- the "Queen of Media" herself, Oprah Winfrey.
Radiohead News:
Watch: New Chemical Brothers Video
From pitchfork.com at 28/07/10 06:00 PM. 0 comments.
If you've spent some time with the Chemical Brothers' latest album, the go-ahead-and-call-it-a-comeback Further, you know that it's filled with endlessly heady jawns perfect for iTunes visualizers everywhere. Well, this totally techy video for Further cut "Another World" renders that program pretty much obsolete.
Put together by directors Adam Smith and Marcus Lyall and the design team Flat Nose George, the clip features digitized green blobs that form sound waves, a person's face singing along with the song's vocals, and, uh, bigger green blobs. Kind of like that video for Radiohead's "House of Cards", only with a lot less Thom Yorke and a lot more green blobs. Just watch, below:
The xx News:
Hercules and Love Affair Title New Album, Cover the xx's "Shelter"
From pitchfork.com at 28/07/10 05:20 PM. 0 comments.
The next Hercules and Love Affair album is called Blue Songs and is due out in January, according to an interview with band mastermind Andy Butler on omg blog. As previously reported, the record features vocals from Kele from Bloc Party, Venezuelan singer Aerea Negrot, fan-turned-collaborator Shaun Wright, and Hercules vet Kim Ann Foxman. (No Antony this time.) Electro-industrial O.G. Mark Pistel (Meat Beat Manifesto, Consolidated) helped produce and record the new album, according to the new interview.
Butler also recorded a cover of the xx's "Shelter" with Foxman that's due out in November. Check out a clip of Hercules performing the new song "Step Up" with Kele below, via omg blog.
Hercules and Love Affair are on tour now, dates below:
M.I.A. News:
MIA launches fresh attack on Lady Gaga
From www.nme.com at 28/07/10 11:26 AM. 0 comments.
Rapper also lays into US TV presenter Oprah Winfrey for giving her the 'cold shoulder'
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Vampire Weekend News:
Converse: Kid Cudi x Vampire Weekend x Best Coast
From www.dazeddigital.com at 28/07/10 08:00 AM. 0 comments.
The footwear label releases the music video for 'All Summer', the new original single by three of the most influential artists of today
The new music video for 'All Summer', the new single by three of music's most influential artists â€' Kid Cudi, Rostam of Vampire Weekend, and Best Coast is set to be released by Converse. The one song collaboration brings together the three musicians to join forces to create the brand new track that was released on July 8th, which the video for is now streamable online, as well as downloadable for free at Converse.
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M.I.A. News:
M.I.A. Promises Free Show After HARD Fest Flameout
From www.billboard.com at 27/07/10 04:09 PM. 0 comments.
To amend for her disappointing performance at HARD Festival last Saturday (July 24) at Governor's Island in New York, M.I.A. announced on Twitter last night that she will play a free live show in New York City.
M.I.A. News:
MIA promises fans free New York show after gig cancellation
From www.nme.com at 27/07/10 03:37 PM. 0 comments.
Singer and rapper says she'll stage a gig after Hard NYC Party slot was cut short
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Sigur Rós News:
a sneak preview of the upcoming sigur ros live film
From www.sigur-ros.co.uk at 27/07/10 01:42 PM. 0 comments.
back at the end of 2008 we gave an update to the recording of the two london shows in november 2008. as we said at the time we had no idea about the timeframe, but now we’ve a little bit more to tell people.
things have been moving on apace with the film we are making of sigur ros's final concerts in london in november 2008, and we are currently finalising two exclusive work-in-progress edits of songs from the project, direct from the computer of director vincent morisset (arcade fire's 'miroir noir', etc) himself.
these two edits will be made available exclusively to fans who purchase tickets to see jonsi in concert over the next few months. further details are on jonsi.com
Elvis Perkins News:
EPID at Newport Folk Fest 2010
From blogs.myspace.com at 27/07/10 12:45 PM. 0 comments.
Due to an unfortunate injury to Justin Townes Earle, that renders him unable to play this weekend, Elvis Perkins in Dearland will be performing at the historical Newport Folk Festival on Sunday, Augus...
Devendra Banhart News:
Help support Trekstock!!!
From blogs.myspace.com at 27/07/10 09:53 AM. 0 comments.
Hey everyone!!! Please help support a great cause and a great charity Trekstock. I designed a little tshirt for them as did alot of other great artists. Here's the link with more info. Thank you!!!!!h...
Titus Andronicus News:
News in Brief: Rock for Kids, Ocrilim, Suuns, Wavelength Music Festival
From pitchfork.com at 26/07/10 10:15 PM. 0 comments.
-- At this year's Pitchfork Music Festival, artists including Sleigh Bells, Major Lazer, Titus Andronicus, Local Natives, St. Vincent, and more personalized records, posters, and other items for Rock for Kids, a Chicago organization that provides music education for youngsters. The items are currently up for auction-- check 'em out here.
-- Experimental metal guitarist Mick Barr (Krallice, Orthrelm, Crom Tech) has a new guitar-only opus under his Ocrilim moniker called Absolve. It's a limited-edition, 100-copy CD run only available at his site.
-- Montreal-based dark electro-rockers Suuns have signed with indie powerhouse Secretly Canadian. Download their six-song Zeroes EP for the price of an e-mail address here. Suuns go on tour with Besnard Lakes and Land of Talk this fall; dates here.
-- Archer Prewitt (The Sea and Cake), Freakwater, Bottomless Pit, Robbie Fulks, and Scotland Yard Gospel Choir are a few of the bands playing this year's Wavelength Music and Arts Festival in Three Oaks, Michigan this Saturday, July 31.
Radiohead News:
Radiohead's Selway Talks New Solo LP, Does Not Talk New Radiohead LP
From pitchfork.com at 26/07/10 07:50 PM. 0 comments.
Photo by Kevin Westenberg
We're used to seeing Philip Selway behind a range of drums and cymbals as the unswerving and inventive back beat to Radiohead. But on his forthcoming solo album, Familial, Selway steps away from the kit, singing and playing acoustic guitar on 10 hushed folk songs in the shadowy tradition of Nick Drake. The album is quiet, but there's an unnerving sense of dread that connects the material to his main gig; it's music for a foreboding twilight. Guests including Wilco's Glenn Kotche and Pat Sansone, and veteran singer-songwriter Lisa Germano. (The album's out on August 31 in the UK via Bella Union and a day later in the U.S. through Nonesuch.)
We recently met up with Selway at a posh downtown Manhattan hotel. Floor-to-ceiling windows offered a view of some rare NYC greenery outside. Inside, the drummer/singer/songwriter was thoughtfully polite and casual in a fuschia t-shirt and brightly striped socks that could've been on loan from a pre-teen's dresser. He talked about what it feels like to be the guy answering all the questions for once:
Basement Jaxx News:
Jaxx Bring The Robots !
From www.basementjaxx.net at 26/07/10 04:50 PM. 0 comments.
Available to download from August 9th 2010
Peaches News:
Peaches Christ Superstar US Debut
From www.peachesrocks.com at 26/07/10 04:40 PM. 0 comments.
Calling all Peaches Fans in USA!
Today Peaches is proud to announce that she will perform her American debut of "Peaches Christ Superstar" at The Concert Hall - The New York Society for Ethical Culture in Manhattan on December 11th 2010!!!
Her performance with Chilly Gonzales of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sir Tim Rice's musical, "Jesus Christ Superstar" made its worldwide debut in March in Berlin, with repeat sold-out performances in May-June (this time with Sir Tim Rice in the audience!!!)
Tickets for "Peaches Christ Superstar" will be available ESPECIALLY FOR YOU, the fans, via pre-sale on Thursday, July 29th at 10am EST. So make sure your name is on Peaches mailing list or be sure to sign up before the 29th and watch your mail on Thursday morning for the pre-sale password and link!
If you miss the pre-sale, tickets go on sale to the public on FRIDAY, JULY 30TH AT 10AM EST.
Tickets will be available HERE.
M.I.A. News:
MIA blasts New York festival organisers for cutting gig short
From www.nme.com at 26/07/10 02:15 PM. 0 comments.
Singer/rapper says 'fuck that shit' as sound is pulled at Hard NYC Party
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Karen Elson News:
Karen announces Fall Europe Tour!
From blogs.myspace.com at 26/07/10 01:42 PM. 0 comments.
..Karen is happy to announce that she and her band will be returning to Europe for a tour this fall, with shows in Germany, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Italy and France. Click HERE for full details...
Peaches News:
The Wheelchair Show!
From www.peachesofficialblog.com at 26/07/10 01:20 PM. 0 comments.
July 18th, Lovebox Weekender Festival, London â€'
Peaches rolls into Victoria Park with her circus of freaky friends in tow, ready to rock the London Loveboxers with her historical ‘Wheelchair Show’; a raucous, hilarious, once-in-a-lifetime performance you definitely didn’t want to miss!
Since the show we’ve been flooded with mails from fans all over the globe asking when the footage is going to appearâ€' and we’re glad to say it’s finally here!
Before we let you backstage to see the madness in the making, here’s a selection of what the press had to say about ‘The Wheelchair Show’â€'
“If Jones delivered in style, then electroclash dominatrix Peaches raised the bar earlier in the day with a superbly outrageous set. Appearing on stage with her leg in a cast, the singer was pushed around in a wheelchair by a naked Amazonian pre-op transsexual. “This is not a joke,” she assured the audience. “I couldn’t not come to Lovebox!” She didn’t disappoint as ‘Talk to Me,’ ‘Billionaire’ and ‘F— the Pain Away’ caused the sizeable crowd to dance despite the beating sun.”
“The defining moment of this year's Lovebox â€' possibly, even, of any festival this year â€' comes about 10 minutes into Peaches' Sunday afternoon set. It's already got off to a colourful start. We're greeted by the sight of the electro provocateur arriving on stage wearing a head-to-toe coat that appears to be made of raggedy fibres. This is soon dispensed with, and she cavorts in what resembles an S&M bra and panties...
Peaches News:
Peaches Christ Superstar US Debut
From blogs.myspace.com at 26/07/10 10:54 AM. 0 comments.
Calling all Peaches Fans in USA!Today Peaches is proud to announce that she will perform her American debut of "Peaches Christ Superstar" at The Concert Hall - The New York Society for Ethical Culture...
Friendly Fires News:
Stop Making Sense: The Very Best
From www.dazeddigital.com at 26/07/10 09:00 AM. 0 comments.
Radioclit members form a new musical project to prove that they are, the very best
Set to play Croatia's Stop Making Sense Festival alongside lives acts from Django Django, Nathan Fake, Matias Aguayo and DJ sets from the likes of Carl Craig, Juan Atkins, Friendly Fires, Optimo and Slutty Fringe, former Radioclit members have embarked on their latest venture, The Very Best. Other acts will include Richard Norris (Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve), Detroit's Kyle Hall, Allez Allez, Rebolledo, Girlcore, and Count Chocula.
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The xx News:
Yolanda Be Cool vs D Cup top UK Singles Chart
From www.nme.com at 25/07/10 08:23 PM. 0 comments.
Mumford And Sons, The XX benefit from Mercury Prize nominations in the album chart
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Holly Miranda News:
Mew, Ms Dynamite, Good Shoes play Truck day one
From www.nme.com at 25/07/10 02:11 PM. 0 comments.
Darwin Deez and Holly Miranda also play the Oxford festival
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Vampire Weekend Photos:
Vampire Weekend - Latitude 2010
From www.flickr.com at 24/07/10 10:06 AM. 0 comments.
Radiohead News:
Watch: The Antlers Play New Song Live
From www.pitchfork.com at 23/07/10 08:35 PM. 0 comments.
Last night, the Antlers played a free show at Manhattan's picturesque Pier 54 in front of the Hudson River. During the show, they showed off a new song that could be slotted into the U2/Radiohead/Jeff Buckley "rousing ballad" category.
Lucky for you, the folks at (((unartig))) recorded it and put it on YouTube in high quality for your viewing pleasure (via BrooklynVegan):
Beck News:
Listen: Five-Second Broken Social Scene Song From Scott Pilgrim
From www.pitchfork.com at 23/07/10 08:05 PM. 0 comments.
Front page photo by Danielle St. Laurent
When we talked to Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning about his band's contributions to the Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World soundtrack he said, "They're really short punk rock jams." He wasn't kidding. The song "I'm So Sad, So Very, Very Sad"-- played by fictional band Crash and the Boys in the film and featuring actor Erik Knudsen on vocals-- is five seconds long. Listen to it below (via Prefix):
Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World is out August 13. The film's star-studded soundtrack and score are out August 10.
The White Stripes News:
Karen Elson announces one-off London show and ticket details
From www.nme.com at 23/07/10 08:02 PM. 0 comments.
Jack White's wife will play Bush Hall on September 20
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Devendra Banhart News:
Beck, Robert Smith, Devendra Banhart on John Martyn Tribute Album
From www.pitchfork.com at 23/07/10 06:40 PM. 0 comments.
Influential British singer-songwriter John Martyn passed away at the age of 60 in January 2009, and now a tribute album is well in the works, according to his official site. (Via Twenty Four Bit.) So far, the lineup of artists covering Martyn tunes is impressive indeed: Beck, Robert Smith, Devendra Banhart, Vashti Bunyan, the Swell Season, and more. There's no release date for the comp yet, but a list of artists and the songs they're tackling is below.
A two-disc reissue of Martyn's Live at Leeds album is due September 6 via Universal-- more info on that here.
John Martin Tribute LP:
Beck: "Stormbringer"
Snow Patrol: "May You Never"
Robert Smith: "Small Hours"
Blackships (Nick McCabe and Simon Jones, formerly of the Verve): "Rope Soul'd or Sapphire"
Beth Orton: "Go Down Easy"
David Gray: "Let The Good Things Come"
Lisa Hannigan: "Couldn't Love You More"
The Swell Season: "I Don't Want to Know"
Paolo Nutini: "One World"
Devendra Banhart: "Sweet Little Mystery"
Vetiver: "Go Easy"
Vashti Bunyan: "Head & Heart"
Skye Edwards (Morcheeba): "Solid Air"
Ted Barnes [ft. Gavin Clark]: "Over The Hill"
The Blind Boys of Alabama: "Glorious Fool"
Brendan Campbell: "Anna"
Sonia Dada: "Dancing"
Sabrina Dinan: "Certain Surprise"
Oh My God: "John Wayne"
Foley (Miles Davis bass player): "Clutches"
Nicholas Barron: "Angeline"
Cheryl Wilson: "You Can Discover"
The Cool Kids News:
New Release: Freddie Gibbs: Str8 Killa
From www.pitchfork.com at 23/07/10 05:30 PM. 0 comments.
Artist: Freddie Gibbs
EP: Str8 Killa
Release Date: August 3
Label: Decon
Tracklist:
01 Str8 Killa No Filla [ft. Big Kill]
02 Rep 2 Tha Fullest [ft. Jay Rock]
03 National Anthem (Fuck The World)
04 The Coldest [ft. B.J. The Chicago Kid]
05 Personal OG
06 Live By the Game
07 Rock Bottom [ft. Bun B]
08 Oil Money [ft. Chuck Inglish, Chip Tha Ripper, Bun B & Dan Auerbach]
Notes: New EP from this Rising, mixtape-wrecking Indiana rapper. Features production from Block Beataz and DJ Burn One, among others, and appearances from Bun B, the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, and the Cool Kids' Chuck Inglish. Gibbs will also release the accompanying Str8 Killa No Filla mixtape for free download July 29, via XXL.
Media: Watch the video for "The Ghetto" here, hear "National Anthem (Fuck the World)" here, and "Oil Money" here.
Devendra Banhart News:
Beck, Snow Patrol, Devendra Banhart for John Martyn tribute album
From www.nme.com at 23/07/10 01:34 AM. 0 comments.
Former members of The Verve, David Gray and Lisa Hannigan also contribute
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