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Justin Timberlake Would Like To Meet You At The 19th Hole
Posted on July 9, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Justin Timberlake brought sexy back to mainstream America, so why shouldn't he try and bring golf back, too?
Not that golf went anywhere, but when you think "Justin Timberlake," do you think "golf?" No? That may soon change.
Timberlake has enlisted in the help of a literary agent to pitch a memoir what will relay his history with the sport. Timberlake has hit the links since childhood, and has, naturally, had many celebrity encounters on the golf course.
So what will it be called? FutureSex/GolfSounds? I'm Mulliganing It? Tee In A Box? Cry Me A River?
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:So, Michael Jackson Did NOT Leave Beatles Songs To Paul McCartney
Posted on July 9, 2009 at 10:58 AM
So says Sir Paul. And guess what? He's fine with that.
In a post on his site titled For The Record - Message From Paul, the former Beatle addresses the media speculation that Michael Jackson had left the Beatles publishing that Jackson owned to McCartney in his will. Not so. Says Paul [via Rolling Stone]:
"Some
time ago, the media came up with the idea that Michael Jackson was
going to leave his share in the Beatles songs to me in his will which
was completely made up and something I didn’t believe for a second.
Now
the report is that I am devastated to find that he didn’t leave the
songs to me. This is completely untrue. I had not thought for one
minute that the original report was true and therefore, the report that
I’m devastated is also totally false, so don’t believe everything you
read folks!
In fact, though Michael and I drifted apart over the
years, we never really fell out, and I have fond memories of our time
together.
At times like this, the press do tend to make things up, so occasionally, I feel the need to put the record straight."
There you have it. While it may have been nice to think that MJ would leave the songs to their rightful owner, it seems pretty clear that Jackson's finances were in such a state that giving up the lucrative Beatles catalog was probably not going to happen.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Conor Oberst Has A Big Hat
Posted on July 8, 2009 at 10:18 AM
And he wore it Monday night during his performance on the Late Show with David Letterman. Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band were in New York to play a free Fourth Of July show in Lower Manhattan with Jenny Lewis, so hey—why not hit the rest of the town, too? Specifically a nice little theater on 53rd and Broadway?
If your Wednesday morning needs a pick-me-up, why not get "Spoiled" [via s'gum]:
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:U2 Tour Leaving Giant Carbon Footprint
Posted on July 8, 2009 at 10:03 AM
U2 like to do things on a grand scale. Grand songwriting. Grand political gestures. Grand shows.
It's that last item that's grabbed the attention of environmentalists at carbonfootprint.com.
Grand shows, you see, require a grand entourage. Which results in a hell of a carbon footprint. Enviroconsultant Helen Roberts explains (via Gigwise):
"The carbon footprint generated by U2’s 44 concerts this year (2009) is equal to carbon created by the four band members traveling the 34.125 million miles from Earth to Mars in a passenger plane.
“You also have to add the carbon emissions from the same number of concerts again next year.
“Just looking at the 44 concerts this year, the band will create enough carbon to fly all 90,000 people attending one of their Wembley concerts to Dublin. To offset this year’s carbon emissions, U2 would need to plant 20,118 trees."
That's a lot of trees. Fortunately, there seem to be enough off days planned into the tour itinerary to allow for tree-planting. Better wear good shoes, boys.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Mastodon Beer Goes Down Smooth
Posted on July 8, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Are you a fan of Mastodon? Are you a fan of beer?
If your answer to both is 'Yes,' then boy does brewer Mahr's Brau have a beer for you.
The German brewery has created 'Mastodon Premium Lager' in celebration of the Atlanta band's appearance at Sonisphere Germany. The bad news? Only two hundred bottles were made. The supply was presented to the band, their friends, and press backstage at Sonisphere, so you know, don't count on any being left over. [via Exclaim!]
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Nine Inch Nails Announce Final Shows
Posted on July 7, 2009 at 04:12 PM
Some of these shows are going to happen in tiny—tiny!—places. A Nine Inch Nails show at the 550-cap Bowery Ballroom? Can the light show even fit in those two swinging front doors? From NIN.com:
Getting right to the point, we're going to
play a handful of shows in NYC, Chicago and LA starting August 22nd.
They will be informal affairs in medium to small venues with longer
set-lists, possible special guests, cool openers and other surprises.
Upon reflection, the NIN/JA tour felt like we had to rush through sets
due to a limited allotted set length and many shows were in daylight -
it just didn't feel right to end NIN that way. An offer to headline
V-Fest in Toronto (being announced soon) set the idea in motion to play
some FUN shows to end this up with. If we can get it together we'll
film these shows, too.
In NYC we'll be playing Bowery Ballroom,
Webster Hall and Terminal 5. In Chicago, the Aragon Ballroom. In LA
we'll be at The Wiltern, The Henry Fonda, The Palladium and The
Echoplex. These should be cool, unusual and unique shows and I hope you
come out - this is it.
So far, The Horrors will be joining us
for some shows in NYC, Mew will be with us at other shows in NYC,
Chicago and LA, and perhaps more.
Details and ticket info will be announced shortly, so check back.
Thanks,
Trent
So, um, there is zero chance these shows won't be awesome. Gulp, etc.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:The Michael Jackson Memorial Service
Posted on July 7, 2009 at 01:29 PM
3:51pm ET:
It's over.
Perhaps more dignified than many may have feared. It got semi-excruciating in the middle, but hey—no memorial service is perfect.
Highlights: Stevie Wonder's "Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer." Smokey Robinson's speech.
Lowlights: Not many, but, um, Usher—I'm not sure I would have touched the coffin. And Rep. Jackson-Lee made it clear that the House Of Representatives could never sell out fifty shows at the O2 Arena.
So long, MJ. Thanks for the memories.
3:48pm ET:
Thinking you might want to do something with the footage? Think twice: a nice big graphic onscreen at the end:
"Copyright AEG Live."
Will the DVD sales of this save the company?
3:44pm ET
The show ends as it opened: with Reverend Lucious Smith at the podium.
"Let his life be a reminder that we too can make a change."
3:41pm ET:
The brothers are carrying the casket offstage and into the exit tunnel.
More old family photos on the screen.
Yikes - a single spotlight on a single microphone onstage.
3:40pm ET:
ZOMG, Paris speaks!!!
"Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best Daddy ever, and I just want to say I love him so much."
And that's all from a weeping Paris. Get ready to see that footage... forever.
3:32pm ET:
Jermaine at the microphone, thanking everyone on behalf of the family. "I had his back."
Sequined gloves are everywhere.
Marlon at the mike, holding back tears, reeling off memories.
3:29pm ET:
Song ends, cymbals crescendo, a child's voiceover, and now...
A shot of the earth on the screen. All the speakers and performers are onstage, joined by a sizable chorus of children. "Heal The World," y'all.
3:27pm ET:
At the onset of the second chorus, the stage is flooded by members of the Jackson family—including MJ's kids?
3:25pm ET:
Get out your hankiez—it's "We Are The World."
Lyrics are on the screen. The vocals are being handled by, presumably, vocalists and dancers from the This Is It show.
3:23pm ET:
Kenny Ortega now at the podium.
Ortega was the choreographer, show director, and producer of the never-to-be This Is It show.
And holy smoke, here comes a performance from the show...
3:20pm ET:
Here's Welsh pre-teen Shaheen Jafargholi, performing the Smokey Robinson-penned "Who's Lovin' You."
Jafargholi rose to prominence thanks to the Simon Cowell-starring Britain's Got Talent, where Jafargholi performed "Who's Lovin' You."
3:14pm ET:
Smokey Robinson at the podium, and within four words, has the crowd laughing.
Smokey and Stevie are clearly a cut above the other speakers and performers.
3:11pm ET:
Usher breaks down in tears just before the song's last line. He removes his sunglasses and is surrounded by the Jackson family.
3:07pm ET:
For the first time in over twenty five minutes, music. Ladies and gentlemen, Usher.
Usher is singing "Gone Too Soon," Michael's Dangerous tribute to AIDS victim Ryan White.
Whoa: Usher descended the steps from the stage and is now singing with his hand on Jackson's casket.
Touching? Or too much?
3:05pm ET:
At some point, this memorial service became less about Jackson's life, and more about various speakers preaching.
3:03pm ET:
Rep. Jackson-Lee on the brink of tears. Hasn't happened yet, though. Brooke Shields still at the top of the tears charts...
2:59pm ET:
And now Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, (D) Texas, speaking "for the House of Representatives," and for everyone who "doesn't play an instrument."
Rep. Jackson-Lee gets a huge response by noting, loudly, strongly, that the Constitution states that all men are innocent until proven guilty.
It's getting weird up in here...
2:58pm ET:
There hasn't been a song in awhile. This is starting to get boring. Hmmm.
2:52pm ET:
Now at the podium, another heavy hitter: Martin Luther King III.
The words of his father, Martin Luther King, Jr, can be heard in the This Is It rehearsal footage that leaked. The recorded words were to be used in "They Don't Care About Us."
2:51pm ET:
A standing ovation for Jermaine, who had tears in his eyes.
"I love you, Michael."
2:48pm ET:
Brooke Shields spoke of Jackson's favorite song, the old standard "Smile." Now, here's Jermaine to sing it.
Smile, though your heart is aching,
Smile, even though it's breaking...
2:43pm ET:
Brooke Shields: "When he first got the glove, I said 'Michael—what's the deal with the glove?"
2:39pm ET:
Brooke!
Brooke Shields at the podium. Her tears start flowing before she utters her first word. Shields speaking of her close friendship with Jackson.
"We had a bond. And maybe it was because we both knew what it was like to be in the spotlight from a very young age.
Both of us knew what it was like to have to be adults at a very young age."
2:34pm ET:
Whose beat up old Strat could that belong to? John Mayer, of course. Mayer is performing an instrumental version of "Human Nature."
Following a solo intro, the band comes in to back Mayer. The guitar tone is fantastic; it almost sounds like Jackson's voice.
And now, at the chorus, here are some backing vocals. The lead "vocal" is still Mayer's guitar. You know, Toto should be doing this one.
2:31pm ET:
Sharpton: "To Michael's three kids: There was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what your daddy had to deal with."
2:30pm ET:
Sharpton: "He outsang his cynics, he outdanced his doubters... Michael never stopped."
2:25pm ET:
The Rev. Al Sharpton now at the podium, speaking of "the dream" that an eleven member family in Gary, Indiana had, and speaking of the racial barriers that MJ helped bring down. Sharpton tracing a line from Michael to President Obama.
2:22pm ET:
Jennifer Hudson on now, dressed in white, performing the Dangerous single "Will You Be There." Yes, backed by a choir. The key changes are coming fast and furious.
2:20pm ET:
Magic tells the story of sharing a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken with Michael: "The greatest day of my life." Genuinely funny, and heartwarming, story.
2:16pm ET:
Here's the moment Lakers fans have been waiting for: Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson, performing a duet extolling the accomplishments of Jackson's charity work.
Magic: "I truly believe Michael made me a better point guard and basketball player, by being the best at what he did."
2:12pm ET:
On Twitter right now:
2:07pm ET:
Here's Stevie Wonder.
"This is a moment, that I wish I didn't live to see come. But as much as I can say that and mean it, I do know that God is good, and I do know that as much as we may feel, that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more. Michael I love you and I told you that many times, and I'm at peace with that."
Wonder is at a piano, playing "Never Dream'd You Leave In Summer," from his 1971 album Where I'm Coming From.
2:04pm ET:
Here comes the video montage... News clips, video clips, MJ voiceover... "It feels better to be known as a person, than a personality." Images of outlandish tabloid covers flash by, "You Are Not Alone" playing in the background...
2:02pm ET:
Berry Gordy: "He is simply the greatest entertainer who ever lived."
And the crowd goes wild.
1:55pm ET:
"He was the consummate student. He studied the greats, and became great. The Motown family mourns the death of Michael Jackson."
Motown chief Berry Gordy telling the story of the July 1968 day that the Jackson 5 auditioned for Motown. Gordy recalling that Michael sang Smokey Robinson's "Who's Loving You," and Gordy saying that Michael's version was better. Smokey agreed.
1:51pm ET:
Lionel Richie on now to sing the old Commodores tune "Jesus Is Love." Choir backing him, natch. So far, the service is quite dignified, nearly surprisingly so.
1:48pm ET:
1:45pm ET:
Queen Latifah now onstage, smiling, and is telling us about the first time she heard Michael, just like you and everyone you know, since MJ's death, has brought up stories of first hearing Michael's music. She is reading a poem Maya Angelou has written for the occasion.
1:40pm ET:
Here's Mariah Carey in a stately black dress, with an understated amount of bling, delivering "I'll Be There." Looking and sounding beautiful. She is joined by frequent collab partner Trey Lorenz.
1:38pm ET:
Reverend Lucious Smith asks us to "remember the time," and reminds us that, more than a musician, Jackson was a "father, brother, uncle and son."
1:36pm ET:
Service begins with the very impressive casket being wheeled onstage. A choir sings an old hymn: "No more crying, we are going to see the King." Assuming the King is a higher being, and not, um, the King Of Pop?
1:31pm ET:
Still waiting for the service to begin. Anderson Cooper on CNN killing time with clips of the final MJ tour rehearsal.
It's here.
The public memorial service for Michael Jackson is about to go down at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. We'll be channel-surfing and web-surfing while couch-surfing. Follow along here.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Jack White's Third Man Records Launching Subscription Service
Posted on July 7, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Hell of a rock n' roll headline, no?
Jack White, he of the White Stripes, the Raconteurs, the Dead Weather, and now, Third Man Records, is taking his entrepreneur spirit to new heights. Nashville-based Third Man is offering a subscription service called The Vault that will allow fans access to exclusive content stuff, IE vinyl, shirts, MP3s, and more. It's a bit complicated, so let's let them sort out the deets:
The Vault is a two-tiered service, providing a forum for all subscribers to create member profiles and usersites, post comments and interact with other members. For the $7-a-month Premium Service (three month minimum), subscribers will get unlimited access to all online Vault services, including exclusive pre-sale concert tickets, streaming video, video messages, official chat rooms, photos, artist updates and pay per view live concerts. The $20-a-month Platinum Service (three month minimum) includes all online content as well as quarterly Third Man 12” LPs, extremely limited 7” records and t-shirts These products will only be available through The Vault and will not be distributed to shops or available from Third Man’s online mail order service.
Got it? good.Sign up for Platinum service before July 21st and also receive the White Stripes' Icky Thump on 180 gram vinyl. Damn.
And there's more happening in Jack White land than just The Vault. The Dead Weather, White's band with Kills vocalist Alison Mosshart, has just released two more videos of songs from their forthcoming debut Horehound. Rock these loud and get your Tuesday started right.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Don't Try Selling Your Michael Jackson Memorial Tickets On eBay
Posted on July 6, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Want to go to the Michael Jackson Memorial service tomorrow at the Staples Center in Los Angeles? If you didn't come up big in the online lottery, then you'll have to turn to resellers. But don't look for them on eBay; the online auction site has banned resales of the tickets.
Tickets have been going for as much as $20,000, though a much more 'reasonable' figure has been $1000. eBay says they will pull any sales of the vouchers, however, this one seems to be going strong. Got over four grand? Can you be at Dodger Stadium by 6pm for the pickup? Then you're in!
In other MJ news:
Jackson will be buried at Forest Lawn cemetery in Los Angeles.
Al Sharpton has approached the US Postal Servive and formally requested a Michael Jackson stamp. Is that all you have to do? Ask?
Jennifer Hudson will perform at the service.
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Add to:Madonna Pays Tribute To Michael Jackson Onstage
Posted on July 6, 2009 at 09:17 AM
Madonna is one of the biggest stars in the world. Michael Jackson was one of the biggest stars in the world. Madonna played the O2 Arena Saturday night. Michael Jackson was supposed to play the O2 Arena—fifty, at least, times. So when the lights went down at Madonna's previously scheduled London show, it was heartwarming to see the show begin with a tribute to MJ. A large video screen was filled with a photo of Jackson as a boy, while a Michael Jackson impersonator, presumably one of Madge's dancers, nailed MJ's moves to an instrumental "Billie Jean" track and then the 'Mama se' breakdown of "Wanna Be Startin' Something." It being London, and Madonna being Madonna, Madonna calls out to the crowd in a faux English accent. No tribute to Farrah, in case you were wondering.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Beirut In Paris In Spring
Posted on July 2, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Zach Condon, aka Beirut, has always found inspiration in the time-tested traditions of European music, first in central and eastern Europe, and more recently in France. So hooking up with La Blogotheque in May for a Paris session makes sense, non? As with other La Blogotheque vids, the look is sumptuous, and the setting is unique and somehow timeless.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Chad Smith Of Chickenfoot Hurts Arm, Not Foot
Posted on July 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Have you heard of Chickenfoot? They are the party time supergroup consisting of Van Hagar members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, as well as guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. They're on tour in Europe right now. Unfortunately, last night's show in Madrid didn't happen, due to Smith's arm ripping off in Paris. Or, more precisely, he tore the small bicep in his right arm.
We are sorry to inform our Spanish fans that Chickenfoot cannot perform tomorrow night in Madrid due to a serious injury to drummer Chad Smith. Chad was performing on stage last night in Paris and during the show he hurt his right arm badly. He has torn his small bicep and cannot play the show Weds July 1st. The band is very sorry they cannot play for their Spanish fans this week and plan to return as soon as possible.
The site only mentions this one cancellation, so other Euro Chickenfoot (eurotrash Chickenfoot fans?) need not worry about catching Chickenfoot. Smith's ability to wear sleeveless shirts and backwards-facing ballcaps should not be affected. [via Idolator]
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:U2 Cover Michael Jackson In Barcelona
Posted on July 1, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Last night in Barcelona, U2 took to the stage for the first date of their U2 360 Tour. And U2, being U2, couldn't shy away from making a musical statement on the biggest news in recent memory, covering bits of two Michael Jackson songs: "Man In The Mirror" and "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough." The snippets come at the end of the band's performance of "Angel Of Harlem." Video ain't great, but it's real, baby.
The U2 360 Tour hits North America in the fall.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Kanye West's New Stage Set Is Bananas
Posted on July 1, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Or at least, is similar to the color of bananas. Kanye's heading out on a co-headlining tour with Lady Gaga, of whom Kanye is apparently a "big fan." So a new tour means a new stage set, right? Right. And what a stage.
A pic below. This thing looks like a big... um, something. It's very... gold. It looks like a planet from the original Star Trek TV series. Or it looks like a villain's lair. It also looks like a dangerous place to dance.
And man, it could also be a joke. April Fool's Day, after all, is only nine months away. More pics at Kanye's blog.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Wednesday's Michael Jackson News...
Posted on July 1, 2009 at 09:09 AM
In today's news, more insight/speculation on Michael's experience with prescription drugs, news from concert promoter AEG regarding This Is It concert ticketholders, and, as predicted, Michael Jackson albums tore up the Billboard Pop Catalog charts. And in total sales, Jackson has sold over 415,00 albums this week, according to Soundscan. Wow.
Rolling Stone: "[Nutritionist Cherilyn] Lee says that Jackson was experiencing severe insomnia as he rehearsed
for his “This Is It!” run of comeback concerts due to kick off July
13th at London’s O2 Arena. She first met the superstar in January when
she treated his children for minor colds with vitamins. Jackson
reported his difficulties sleeping and demonstrated his inabilities to
stay asleep when Lee stayed over one evening to monitor his nighttime
behavior. Jackson went to bed with classical music playing on a sound
system and Donald Duck playing on a computer he kept in bed with him.
After awaking after only three hours’ sleep, Jackson said, “All I want
is to be able to sleep. I want to be able to sleep eight hours. I know
I’ll feel better the next day.”
CNN: Michael Jackson fans who purchased tickets for his final concerts will receive a full refund or, if they chose, a commemorative ticket, the concert promoter said Tuesday. Fans who decide they would rather have a souvenir will receive a ticket conceived by Jackon.There are eight designs that include holographic images of the entertainer on the front. Images of the tickets will be available on michaeljacksonlive.com in coming days, according to the promoter.
Billboard: The King of Pop's "Number Ones" will fittingly lead the pack at No. 1 with 108,000 (an increase of 2,340%) while "The Essential Michael Jackson" and "Thriller" are in the Nos. 2 and 3 slots with 102,000 and 101,000, respectively. Last week "Number Ones" was the only Jackson title on the chart, at No. 20 with 4,000 copies; both "Essential" and "Thriller" re-enter the tally this week.
Additionally, his classic 1979 studio set "Off the Wall" re-enters at No. 4 with 33,000 while his 1987 album "Bad" returns at No. 6 with 17,000. At No. 5, the Jackson 5's "The Ultimate Collection" debuts with 18,000. Jackson's fourth studio album for Epic Records, 1991's "Dangerous," re-enters at No. 7 with 14,000 while his 2001 compilation "Greatest Hits: HIStory -- Volume 1" also comes back to the list at No. 8 with 12,000. Finally, Jackson's 2004 box set "The Ultimate Collection" charts its first week on the Pop Catalog chart, arriving at No. 9 with 11,000.
And as far as the funeral, NBC is reporting that the funeral will take place at Neverland Ranch, and may not take place until later in the weekend, or even next week.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:The Gaslight Anthem With Bruce Springsteen
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 03:56 PM
The Boss helps out the Gaslight Anthem during their Glastonbury appearance. The song, of course, is "Sound of '59." Given this, and his guest spot with Phish, it looks like Springsteen is getting the hang of the whole 'festival' thing. Watch before someone has this taken down.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Today's Michael Jackson News
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 02:24 PM
In today's MJ news, his albums are selling quite a few copies, his doctor may be in trouble, and photos of the final dress rehearsal of the This Is It show have emerged. To say the least, it's weird to look at them.
Billboard: Nielsen SoundScan's sales numbers won't be released until Wednesday
(July 1) morning, but industry prognosticators indicate that three of
Jackson's albums -- "Number Ones," "The Essential Michael Jackson" and
"Thriller" -- each sold around 100,000 copies last week. The sales
tracking week ended at the close of business on Sunday (June 28) night.
To compare, Jackson's entire catalog of solo albums sold 10,000 in the week that ended June 21.
AP: The doctor rode with Jackson in the ambulance and assisted emergency
room doctors in trying to revive the pop star, Chernoff said. After he
was pronounced dead, Murray spoke with Jackson's siblings LaToya and
Jermaine, and spoke briefly with Jackson's mother, he told CNN.
Jackson's
children asked to see their father after he died and, after a
consultation with a psychiatrist, they were allowed to see him,
Chernoff said.
Rolling Stone: The images — taken by photographer Kevin Mazur on behalf of AEG Live,
who were producing Jackson’s This Is It! shows — show a gaunt but
smiling Jackson practicing his choreography with his back-up dancers.
The shots also provide a peek at what the 750,000 who purchased tickets
to the London shows could have expected to see starting in July, as the
show was reportedly going to feature more than two dozen sets and
countless wardrobe changes (including the pictured Moonwalker wardrobe)
as Jackson’s performance spanned his career of hits.
Photos at Rolling Stone.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Lindsay Lohan Releases A Statement Regarding Michael Jackson
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 12:05 PM
A visual one, at least. Immediately below is what her Twitter read. Then click through for the photo she is describing. Unsurprising hint: she is scantily clad.
See below for photo...
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Add to:Dirty Projectors Take To The Hills
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Making 70s style, prog-influenced videos went out of style after Robert Plant galloped around the Welsh countryside in Led Zeppelin's The Song Remains The Same. But it's been awhile, so what's stopping some hot young band from shooting a video on a mountainside on a gray, misty day? Nothing, say the Dirty Projectors, and director Matthew Lessner, who bring us a vid for Bitte Orca's "Stillness Is The Move" featuring the band's female members as siren-like, vocalist twirlers, and guitarist/songwriter Dave Longstreth as a llama-herding minstrel. Brooklyn looks different in this video. [via Stereogum]
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Video Hotness: Black Eyed Peas Extended Interviews
Posted on June 29, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Your happy ears and shaking rump have probably already made you aware that the Black Eyed Peas have a new album out, but just in case you didn't: The Black Eyed Peas have a new album out! Tonight at 7p ET on Fuse we're examining BEP: Then and Now. It's a nice look back at the band's history and takes a deep peek into the making of the new album.
Lucky for us (and you guys) all that good interview footage that didn't quite make it into the show has found a happy home right here! Check out bunches of clips with the band in our video portal, and enjoy this clip in which the band explains how the new album differs from the old. Namely, their previous works were slightly less insistent in the "get-your-ass-on-the-floor-and-dance" area.
Love that? Good. Make sure to head on in to watch lots more, and be TRIPLE sure to watch BEP: Then and Now tonight at 7p ET. You will be sad if you miss it. And sadness is the Black Eyed Peas' mortal enemy.
Watch More Clips
Black Eyed Peas News & Reviews
Watch the Video for "I Gotta Feeling"
- Matt Yule
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Add to:Pixies To Bring Doolittle To Europe
Posted on June 29, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Twenty years ago, the Pixies releaed Doolittle, their best album, unless you consider Surfer Rosa to be their best album. Or Bossa Nova. Or Trompe Le Monde.
Whatever your opinion, it's effin' sweet that the Pixies will be hitting this road this fall to play Doolittle in its entirety. That's not all—the shows will also feature performances of every related B-side. The tour hits the UK and Europe in October. Tickets go on sale Friday morning. Airplane tickets (for various flights to Europe, and indeed, anywhere else) on sale now!
Some Doolittle magic:
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Paul McCartney Joins Neil Young Onstage In London
Posted on June 29, 2009 at 12:17 PM
It was a hell of a weekend to be a music fan in England. The Glastonbury Festival, including a performance from the reunited Blur, took place. Bruce Springsteen played two big shows, one at Glastonbury, where he opened with Joe Strummer's "Coma Girl," and one last night at Hyde Park, London, where he opened with London Calling.
Also at Hyde Park this weekend was Neil Young, who played the London park one night after headlining Glastonbury. The legend has closed many concerts in recent years with a cover of the Beatles' "A Day In The Life." The song appeared at his show Saturday night. Also appearing? Paul McCartney. Paul is ecstatic to be there. The crowd? They, as they say, go wild.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:The Michael Jackson News Continues
Posted on June 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Now that the shock has somewhat worn off, the world is turning to asking questions about Michael Jackson and his final months, and also the future: his funeral, his finances, his children. The Daily Mail in the UK has a fascinating, empathetic article on the state of Jackson's physical health and state of mind in the last year of his life. The title itself, a quote from Jackson, is riveting: "I'm better off dead. I'm done." Some of the items:
- Jackson may have had a condition that affected his lungs, and was responsible for respiratory problems.
- Jackson was planning to lipsync at the concerts. He could dance, but his singing voice was gone.
- Jackson's debt was/is estimated to be at 242 millions pounds.
- Jackson left over 200 unpublished songs to his children to ensure their financial security.
There are also bits about Jackson's lovers, his anorexic condition, and the plethora of painkillers Jackson regularly took. In his final months, Jackson began comparing himself to Elvis Presley. Sadly, their respective ends were more ignoble than either deserved.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Michael Jackson: A Look Back
Posted on June 26, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Take a look back at the life of Michael Jackson with Fuse Noise. This is just a bit of the Michael Jackson programming we'll be running on TV all the way through tomorrow afternoon, so tune in and watch the King of Pop do what he did best: entertain your socks off.
I remember trying as hard as I could to memorize that whole Vincent Price monologue at the beginning of "Thriller" so I could yell it out while my little brother and I ran around the basement pretending to destroy zombies with our killer dance moves but I never quite got the whole thing right.
Man, missing Michael Jackson makes me write run-on sentences.
Got stories, too? Who doesn't? We built some pages last night so you can share your thoughts, watch a whole bunch of classic videos, and remember the King of Pop.
- Matt Yule
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Add to:Michael Jackson—The Day After
Posted on June 26, 2009 at 12:13 PM
It's still difficult to process. The King Of Pop, dead at 50. Will there ever be a pop culture figure as famous as Michael? The world is a different place than it was in the 70s and 80s, when Jackson became the world's most famous musical figure. There were fewer entertainment choices, fewer channels of distribution, as those in the biz say. Today, with an avalanche of entertainment vying for the attention of consumers, and with the culture of microcelebrity flourishing, it's impossible for anyone to reach the level of fame that Jackson did. Jackson might be the last megastar. It may be for the best.
And no matter what you thought of Jackson's eccentricities, or his legal troubles, or his financial difficulties, put his best music up against anyone's. It's untouchable. Listen to the layers and near-otherworldly vocal performance on "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." The unstoppable rhythms of "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough." The pure joy of "I Want You Back." Imagine the last forty years of pop music without Jackson. You can't.
We've got MJ all day on Fuse (tv). And we've got videos and more here. Go here and leave thoughts, memories... anything. Or do it below. And the news, of course, continues to pour in:
An obituary in the LA Times.
Steven Spielberg: "Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend." [New York Times]
Gawker has a collection of newspaper front pages from around the world.
Billboard: Jackson's death and the subsequent cancellation of the London shows is a "major problem" for concert promoter AEG.
BBC: Many fans who purchased tickets for the London shows via a third party broker may never receive a refund.
Here's a history of Jackson's performance on the Billboard charts.
In January, it was reported that Jackson's will may stipulate that the rights to the Beatles catalog, owned by Jackson since the 80s, be left to Paul McCartney.
The music world mourns.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:LA Times and CBS Confirming Michael Jackson Has Died
Posted on June 25, 2009 at 06:35 PM
The Los Angeles Times is saying that "city and law enforcement officials" have confirmed that Michael Jackson has died. CBS News is also confirming Jackson's death.
Jackson suffered cardiac arrest this afternoon, fell into a coma and was rushed to UCLA Medical Center, where he died.
Michael Jackson was 50.
More Michael Jackson updates here.
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Add to:Michael Jackson Dead, According To TMZ
Posted on June 25, 2009 at 05:46 PM
TMZ is now saying that Michael Jackson has died. They are reporting that the singer had no pulse when paramedics arrived, and that they never got a pulse back. Jackson was 50.
More Michael Jackson updates here.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Did Michael Jackson Have A Heart Attack?
Posted on June 25, 2009 at 05:38 PM
Yes, according to TMZ. Apparently:
911 was called at 12:21 Pacific time.
A family member says Michael is in "really bad shape."
Jackson's father Joe Jackson says "he is not doing well."
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Katy Perry Nude With Pizza
Posted on June 25, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Twitter and its visual third-party app pal TwitPic have allowed users to communicate intimate, real-time details of their lives. For example, did you know that Katy Perry likes to eat pizza while in the bath? If you follow her on Twitter, you do. If you don't, you do now. The below photo is titled "I have no self control." No, but who can argue with pizza? It looks really good.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Wilco On Conan
Posted on June 25, 2009 at 12:03 PM
So is everyone calling The Tonight Show "Conan?" Wilco dropped by Conan last night to play standout Wilco (The Album) track "You Never Know" for a television and web (that's you) audience. The album doesn't even drop until Tuesday, but it leaked early, prompting Wilco to post a legal stream. All of which means that "everyone" has their favorite album tracks, even though the album isn't yet out. And "everyone" would agree that "You Never Know" owes more than a bit of its charm to the sound and spirit of George Harrison. And they wore the nudie suits!
Wilco (The Album) is out Tuesday on Nonesuch.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Elliott Smith's Car Is For Sale
Posted on June 25, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Need a new used car? You could do worse than a '99 Passat, a solid and stylish car popular, apparently, with indie singer-songwriters, or, at least, Elliott Smith.
Smith passed away in 2003, but the car has remained in the family since. Now, according to Pitchfork, Smith's sister is selling the car. If you're in or near Austin, you can have the car for $4000. Not a bad deal on its own, but it gets better: the money will be donated to SIMS, a foundation committed to providing "access to and financial support for mental health and addiction recovery services for Austin-area musicians and their families." So what are you waiting for? Buy this car.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:GZA to U-God to Raekwon
Posted on June 25, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Flip Flop Fly Ball is a site filled with baseball-related infographics and what it calls Minipops. It's a great place to waste an hour or two, or more. It's also a gerat place to peep amazing, imagined fantasy baseball games like this one between the Wu-Tang Clan and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. On the mound for Wu-Tang? RZA. Bruce is on the mound for the E Streeters. And that crucial infield position shortstop is held down resectively by GZA and Nils Lofgren. Click for larger image. [via Fluxtumblr]
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:"ACCOUSTIC DEATH METAL BAND SEEKS A MIDGET ACCORDION PLAYER"
Posted on June 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Are you looking to join a band? Can you play the accordion? Are you a midget (or a dwarf)? Then you may want to answer this Craigslist ad:
We're going straight to the top inventing new music genre !
If you a dwarf who plays an accordion, get in touch with us
- Location: n y c
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
[via Dave Hill's Twitter]
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Dirty Projectors In Van Accident, Are OK
Posted on June 24, 2009 at 11:41 AM
It's the worst nightmare of any touring band, and anyone whose job forces them to spend considerable time on the road: a flipped vehicle. It happened to the Dirty Projectors in Michigan yesterday. The band were on their way to Toronto for a show, which has since (along with tonight's scheduled Montreal show) been canceled.
Here's the band's official statement:
We're O.K.!!!
Hi everyone
Some of you may have heard that we were in a pretty serious accident today. We are all pretty much fine- all walking and talking and all of that- just a little sore and a little shaken.
After stopping at a fruit stand at about 3pm today, we got back on the highway headed towards Toronto. At about 3:15, on the other side of the highway, a semi-truck moved into the left lane, not seeing the car that was there, and sent the car flying out of control over the meridian and right at us. The car hit us in the back and sent us flying onto our side, at which point we slid quite a ways down the road. Everyone was wearing a seatbelt except for Dave and Brian, but they and all of the rest of us luckily came out fine!
The whole thing was quite surreal; there were hugs and tears when we climbed out of the van. We all feel very fortunate right now to be walking around. Sorry about the canceled shows in Toronto and Montreal! We were really looking forward to coming up there again, but we will make it up to you as soon as possible!
Thank you for your concern and support. Looking forward to getting back out there and continuing to share music with our fans.
Presumably, the band's west coast dates, set to commence July 2 in Vancouver, will go on as planned. And remember, no matter how high your Pitchfork rating is, wear your f*cking seatbelt.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Oxford Collapse Break Up :-(
Posted on June 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM
No band can stay together forever (except, perhaps, the Blind Boys Of Alabama), but it's still sad to reach the end of an era. The Oxford Collapse, a Brooklyn pop/punk/postpunk/near-prog trio with an endlessly melodic catalog, is calling it quits after four albums, two with Kanine, two with Sub Pop. Says the band:
"After eight years,
450 shows, and four albums, we’ve decided that we’ve reached the end of the
line. To paraphrase the Grateful Dead, “what a long, strange,
eye-opening, stomach-bursting, heart-breaking, bittersweet, educational,
enlightening, mind-numbing,
‘why-are-we-doing-this-shit?’/‘who-gets-to-do-this-shit?,’ absurd, amazing trip
it’s been.” To paraphrase another sage poet, “you gotta know when to hold
‘em and know when to fold ‘em.” To quote G. G. Allin, “life sucks, scum fuc.”
According to MySpace, their current mood is "sad." So is ours. The band has two final shows: July 17th at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ (with Frightened Rabbit) and July 18th at Under The Tracks in New York. Remember the night parties, everyone.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Jay Bennett Death Ruled An Accidental Overdose
Posted on June 24, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Musician, producer/engineer, and former Wilco member Jay Bennett died of a drug overdose, authorities in Champaign County, Illinois said.
The drug in question was fentanyl. It is commonly used to treat chronic pain. Investigators are treating the death as an accident.
Bennett was found dead on May 24.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Kate Moss Destroys New Kills Tracks
Posted on June 23, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Kate Moss, in a fit of anger, sent boyfriend and Kills songwriter Jamie Hince's "man purse" spiraling down to a watery grave this past weekend.
The location? The swimming pool at Moss's English home. The contents of the purse? Hince's BlackBerry, diary, and laptop. On the laptop? Six newly recorded Kills tracks.
Hince immediately dived in after the bag. The diary was salvaged. The BlackBerry, though, was gone. And the laptop? Beyond saving.
Hince, understandably, was "livid." Moss, presumably, was sheepish. According to the Guardian, a source reports, "[Hince] kept yelling, 'Why would you do such a f*cking stupid thing?! You're acting like a fishwife!'"
Which raises the question: What exactly is a fishwife?
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Iggy Pop, Fatboy Slim On Letterman
Posted on June 23, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Norman Cook has had no shortage of musical outlets of a two decade-plus career. First, he was a bassist for English socialist poppers the Housemartins. When that band dissolved, he turned to his first love, DJing, before developing his big beat persona Fatboy Slim.
Cook's latest project is the Brighton Port Authority, a collective led by Cook and featuring contributions from David Byrne, Pete Yorn, Martha Wainwright, Emmy the Great and Iggy Pop, who lends vocals to a cover of the Monochrome Set's 1979 Rough Trade single "He's Frank."
Cook and Pop appeared on Letterman last night to perform the tune. Check out Fatboy Slim himself on bass, picking up the instrument he played with soulful spunk in the Housemartins.
High energy cover, but the vocals seem almost sedate. Still, the low range gives us the chance to hear that menacing Iggy scowl. Less for comparison's sake and more for the fun of it, here's The Monochrome Set performing the song on British TV in the early 90s. Guitarist's name is Lester Square. Amazing.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Chris Brown In Plea Deal; Rihanna Doesn't Testify
Posted on June 23, 2009 at 09:42 AM
In the end, Rihanna's testimony wasn't needed.
Chris Brown, the singer accused of beating ex-gf Rihanna, plead guilty in an LA court yesterday, avoiding jail time. However, he must perform 180 hours of labor in Virginia, his home state. According to TMZ, that labor includes picking up trash, pulling weeds, and washing fire trucks. Here's what Brown's looking at:
- - 180 hours of hard labor
- - Five years probation for Felony assault
- - Brown must check into court every three months
- - Brown can no longer legally carry a gun or serve on a jury, is subject to search and seizure without a warrant, and has travel limitations
- - He must keep fifty yards from Rihanna at all times, unless they're at the same event, in which the number is lessened to ten
Yikes. Yes, Brown avoided jail time, but the above is no walk in the park (unless he's in the park, picking up trash). And now, he's a convicted felon. Nice going, Chris Brown! You're awesome.
And, as promised, here are those Rihanna court sketches:
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Plan on Blasting Music In a Hip Hood? Read This
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 02:28 PM
A photo found on Facebook. Original photog unknown (let us know if you know). Click through for zoom. This was found in New York's East Village, but could easily have been found in LA's Silverlake or Eagle Rock, or Chicago's Bucktown, or [insert 'cool' neighborhood here]. Tough but fair words for those new to a hip hood? Or douchebaggery dressed as advice? You be the judge. [thx Phil]
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Crystal Castles Start Some Crystal Sh*t At Show
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Crystal Castles are known for their frenetic, near lunatic live shows. And singer Alice Glass is not known to take any crap. So one wouldn't expect Glass to take any crap during a Crystal Castles show.
Which is what happened Saturday night. Kinda.
Crystal Castles were barreling through their set at Barcelona's Sonar Festival when Glass, upset with the perceived poor sound, made for the bass drum, hoisted it, and attempted to toss it at security guards. The guards were not amused and restrained Glass, who took advantage of the close quarters to throw a punch.
Video here - the punch happens near the end—maybe. It's difficult to discern. The whole clip is crazy. Actually, this would make a good video. Someone make some YouTube magic!
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Rihanna To Testify Today
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Today's the day! It's the first full day of summer, AND Rihanna is set to appear in court today—what a day, right? Rihanna, still just a wee 22 years of age, is expected to be called as a witness today by prosecutors making a case that she was attacked by Chris Brown.
Exciting, right? Here's the bad/sad news: the testimony will not be televised. Los Angeles Criminal Court judge Patricia Schnegg decided against televised testimony, leaving us all to depend on the talents of a sketch artist. By later today or tomorrow at the latest, we should know what Rihanna said on the stand. We should also have neat sketches of her.
Remember, Brown has publicly said he 'ain't a monster.' What do YOU think? Is Chris Brown a monster? Or ain't he?
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Acoustic Actor
Posted on June 19, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Annie Clark of St. Vincent is one of indie's great electric guitar players. Clark creates a reverbed grit that is timeless and startingly fresh. But how is she with a simple acoustic? Riveting, as the Nashville-recorded Lake Fever Sessions show. An unplugged "Actor Out Of Work" here, as well "The Strangers" and Actor bonus track "Oh My God." Let these be the soundtrack to staying inside all day. [via Stereogum]
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Add to:Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry
Posted on June 19, 2009 at 09:43 AM
One is a famous singer (known for pissing off Beth Ditto). The other is an emerging clothing designer. They have similar names and similar designs for trade-marking in Australia, thus setting the stage for an Aussie rules-style down under battle.
The issue is the name. Katie Perry the designer started a high end clothing line two years ago, naturally trademarking the line's eponymous name. Katy Perry the singer, or rather, her label EMI, sent the designer Perry a cease-and-desist letter, outlining the singer Perry's intent to trademark her name in Australia. They INTEND to trademark her name. They haven't even done it yet!
So who's right here? Katie, the Australia-based designer with the legit name and legit business who trademarked her name two years ago? Or Katy, the pop star from the other side of the world?
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Twilight Singers, Apollonia Cover "When Doves Cry"
Posted on June 11, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Everyone loves Purple Rain, Prince's soundtrack/album to the 1984, Prince-starring film of the same name. In the film, Prince plays The Kid, a Prince-like musician in Minneapolis (Prince's hometown) with designs on a Prince-like career. The movie's not so bad, but the soundtrack is stellar—one of the gerat albums of the 80s.
So why not put together a tribute album? That's what Spin magazine did. It's called Purplish Rain (clever), and they've just posted a track: a version of "When Doves Cry" by the Twilight Singers and Apollonia. Yes, the same Apollonia who was Prince's love interest in the movie, as well as in real life.
The version is dark, not a surprise given anything involving Greg Dulli. According to Dulli:
"It was a fun challenge. I can guarantee you that what we do sounds nothing like what you expect. The only thing you'll recognize is the lyrics."
He's right—this version is dark, with melancholy piano forming the foundation. Listen here. Full tracklisting:
1. "Let's Go Crazy" RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS
2. "Take Me With U" SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS
3. "The Beautiful Ones" FOL CHEN
4. "Computer Blue" OF MONTREAL
5. "Darling Nikki" CHAIRLIFT
6. "When Doves Cry" THE TWILIGHT SINGERS
7. "I Would Die 4 U" MARIACHI EL BRONX
8. "Baby I'm a Star" CRAIG WEDREN
9. "Purple Rain" LAVENDER DIAMOND
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Cure Cancer by Bowling with Bad Religion (and more Warped Heroes!)
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Cancer sucks, but bowling is awesome. Bowling with amazing bands from Warped is double awesome. Therefore, bowling with mega-huge Warped bands while dealing a mortal blow to that jerk cancer is totally off the awesome chart. And now you can make it happen!
Bad Religion is ready to "strike out" cancer. Bwah ha ha ha! Srsly, it's a good cause.
All you have to do to join in the fun and bowl a game with your favorite Warped band is go to the eBay auction, find the band you want to bowl with (scroll down!), and give 'til it gets painful.
Really cool charity, really cool bands to choose from. Bad Religion, The White Tie Affair, Less Than Jake, Senses Fail, Underoath, Bayside, Anti-Flag, Madina Lake, Meg & Dia -- it's quite a line-up.
The whole release, including full band list, is at the official Warped Tour site, but you'd better get to giving quick - the auction ends June 18. Besides, Bad Religion is already up to $510. TAKE THAT, CANCER!
After you give, you get. Help yourself to free Warped downloads here.
- Matt Yule
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Add to:Phil Spector's Chrome Dome, In All Its Glory
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 04:38 PM
So you know all those crazy photos of Phil Spector in his crazy wig? Well, it turns out that wigs aren't allowed once you've been convicted. So goodbye wig and hello... this:
From The Smoking Gun via Gawker.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:New Camera Obscura Video: "Honey In The Sun"
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 01:51 PM
If it's gloomy where you are today, and it's gloomy in much of the country, then it's a good day to listen to Scottish pop. Of course, if it's a nice summer's day where you are, then its a nice day to listen to sunny Scottish pop. Basically, it's never a bad time to listen to Scottish bands like Camera Obscura. The Glasgow group has just released the second video from their excellent My Maudlin Career album, shot partially in their hometown's Barrowlands club. The song is "Honey In The Sun," and the clip is typically Camera Obscura, filled with washed out photography conveying a wistful sense of humanity (or something).
Camera Obscura are currently on tour in the North America.
- Conrad Doucette
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Add to:Jack White Working On A Solo Album?
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 01:28 PM
We haven't been able to get solo albums—ill-advised or not—out of our heads since Chris Martin bizarrely mentioned last week the possibility of his own if his marriage evaporated (a statement that didn't make sense). However, news arrives of a possible solo album that might be more than welcome: one from Jack White.
Pitchfork is pointing to a piece in the latest issue of industry mag Music Connection, which claims that Jack White "hopes to start working on a solo album at the end of 2009." Though it appears to be a brief mention, so... who knows if this is real, because wouldn't such a statement be a bigger deal? Though White, across myriad projects, likely has a good amount of songs, recorded or at least written, in the can. SOOOO the only question is, Does a solo album come before or after the next White Stripes record?
- Conrad Doucette
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