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No one is safe from an NFG Beatdown
Everyone hide! The pop-punk band is on a merciless street rampage, and they're out to destroy anything that gets in the way. It doesn't matter if you're a man, woman or child -- no one is safe from a "NFG beatdown!"
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CONTENTS:
I. Son Ambulance announces Someone Else's Déjà Vu; Summer tour dates set.
II. Neva Dinova's You May Already Be Dreaming now available; on tour!
III. Tokyo Police Club release Elephant Shell; on tour now!
IV. Cursive debuts new material via Daytrotter, WOXY, Sound Opinions and upcoming live dates.
V. Other Saddle Creek news and tour dates for Maria Taylor and Two Gallants.
I. Son Ambulance announces Someone Else's Déjà Vu; Summer tour dates set. |
RIP
John Rutsey, a founding member of the seminal Canadian rock band Rush, has died, his family announced. He was 55.
Rutsey played drums with Rush from 1968 to 1974, as well as on the band's eponymous debut album, but departed soon afterwards, apparently due to a lifelong illness stemming from diabetes.
In an obituary published in the Toronto Star, his family said his May 11 death was caused by "complications from his lifelong affliction with diabetes." Some news reports said Rutsey died from a heart attack in his sleep.
According to Rush's official biography, Rutsey was supposed to write the lyrics for the band's first album, but grew dissatisfied with his attempts and never completed them. He was replaced by Neil Peart, who remains as the band's drummer and lyricist.
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson said Rutsey became a fitness fanatic after leaving the band and continued with have contact with Lifeson until the early 1990s. |
Recent Press Conference Reveals...Bizarre Details
People envy happiness. Dogs, though, sense courage knowing jubilation means better assssssets.
YouTube - Tom Waits Press Conference |
Interesting Stuff...
Whilst cruising through the tubes, I came across this strange post about a guy who has attached electrodes to his body to make music. Based on the video, there is still a long way to go before someone performs a grand masterpiece in this fashion, but the fact that someone is even TRYING is inspirational.
YouTube - Making Music with Muscles & Electrodes
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Saving music...one pancake at a time.
The well-known restaurant chain, Denny's, is embracing a large, but underrated percentage of their clientele- musicians. For any touring band, you've been to your fair share of Denny's restaurants, a popular late-night eatery for those with limited budgets. To support those who have supported them all these years with their post-bar patronage, Denny's is rolling out an Adopt-A-Band, where they provide free meals, promotional support, and concert after-parties for local bands like Foxy Shazam, Endeverafter, and Take The Crown. The menu’s also been spiced up for the rock crowd.
Look for the Denny’s Lounge at next week’s Sasquatch Fest in Washington state, too. If you want to get pics, prizes and updates from an adopted band, or want to get your own band adopted, try out Denny’s Allnighter site. |
Don't Do Dolly Like That
Last week Howard Stern manipulated and re-edited sound clips from Dolly Parton quotes “to make it appear the singer was making racist and sexually explicit remarks about Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Carson and others.” Kristin Whittlesey says it wasn’t mildly upsetting either, it was so filthy and nasty that it can’t even be paraphrased. Parton felt “shocked, hurt and humiliated” by the segment.
Here's what was broadcast (NSFW)
YouTube - Howard Stern - 6/5/2008 - Dolly Parton Audio Book
-post yoinked from the9513 |
Social D on Hold
SAVANNAH, Georgia (Billboard) - Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness is putting his primary band on hold for a spell while he spends the next few months on the road reviving the outlaw-country sounds of his two solo records.
The tour began April 29 in Solana Beach, California, and continues through July 5 at the Hootenanny in Irvine, California, with a band that includes Chris Lawrence on pedal steel, Jonny Wickersham on guitar, Brent Harding on bass and Dino Guerrero on drums. Austin singer-songwriter Jesse Dayton supports from May 5-26.
"I've been working pretty hard with Social D for the last five years," Ness tells Billboard.com. "And I've done a lot of press during that time, and it seems like it came up in every interview -- 'Are you gonna do (solo shows) again?' It made me really want to."
Ness' 1998 solo debut, "Cheating at Solitaire," featured both originals and covers of tracks such as "Long Black Veil" and "Don't Think Twice (It's Alright)"; Bruce Springsteen guested |
everyone's doin a musical these days
David Bowie has reportedly given the go-ahead for a musical based around his hits.
Director Peter Schaufuss is believed to have been given the singer's backing for a version of Bowie's cult sci-fi film 'The Man Who Fell To Earth'.
The production will weave the singer’s hits based around the storyline of the 1976 flick.
Schaufuss plans to launch the musical in his native Denmark this autumn, reports The Sun. |
3 Doors Down will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show ROCKLINE with host Bob Coburn on Monday May 19 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with the band toll free at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to www.RocklineRadio.com |
Shinedown have just put together a video teaser for their upcoming album, The Sound of Madness. The clip features their new single, “Devour” and images inspired by the album’s cover art. This marks the debut of new guitarist Nick Perri formally of Silvertide who replaced founding member, Jasin Todd.
The Sound of Madness is out 6/24 through Atlantic Records.
YouTube - Shinedown - Devour |
Head above water!
Everyone from around the everywhere, come and join us for an exclusive listening party of The Wonder Years new 7", Won't Be Pathetic Forever. June 2nd is the date, mark your calendars. The time is 9:30 PM EST, set your alarms. PunkRadioCast.com is the location.
This is your first chance to listen to all 4 tracks and hear some random bits in between from the boys and Matt at PunkRadioCast.com. Be stoked.
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UK based rockers Pendulum have just released their In Silico album in North America. Already a sensation overseas, the have their sights set on the States and just made their debut here with a triumphant appearance at this year’s Coahchella festival. To get a quick taste of the band’s dynamic live show, click here to watch “Propane Nightmares” live from the BBC “Radio 1’s Big Weekend” last week. The UK’s most famous radio personality, Zane Lowe reflects on Pendulum’s set exclaiming, “I’ll never forget today because of that performance!”
In Silico is out now on Atlantic Records
Live performance link: WMA Screening Room |
Grammy-Winning Band Will Perform At 2008 MTV Movie Awards
On June 1st; New Album, Viva La Vida, Due Out June 17th
Coldplay's video for "Violet Hill," the first single from the band's upcoming album, Viva La Vida, has been added to the highest rotations at MTV (Big 10), VH1 (large), MTV2 (Elite 8), mtvU (summa cum laude) and MTV Hits (Power). It will be the first video ever to receive a simultaneous premiere on MTV, VH1 and The N. Lensed by acclaimed director/visual artist Asa Mader, "Violet Hill" premieres on VH1, MTV2, MTV Hits, mtvU, MTV Tr3s and The N on Monday, May 19th, and on MTV's "TRL" on Wednesday, May 21st . Fans can check out the video online beginning today, May 16th, at 6pm on:
Music Videos, Reality TV Shows, Celebrity News, Top Stories | MTV
Top Music Videos, Reality TV Shows, Movie Clips, Photo Galleries and TV Schedule | VSPOT | VH1.com
The band will perform "Violet Hill" at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards," which airs live on June 1st at 8:00pm/7c from the Gibs |
MEET THE KOOKS!
Be one of the first 200 people at each gig and receive exclusive live tracks and a chance to meet the band!
CATCH THEM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
The Kooks, fresh off a #1 chart debut for KONK in the UK, and #41 entry on the US Billboard Top 200 are heading to the States for their largest US tour to date. In addition to their SOLD OUT US tour dates, starting this weekend 5/18 in San Diego, Kooks fans will have a chance to see the band play on Jimmy Kimmel Live, in a special outdoor performance on Wednesday 21st May, on ABC at 9pm PST/12am EST.
THE KOOKS START THEIR SOLD OUT US TOUR!
SOLD OUT SPRING 2008 US TOUR |
My goodness. It certainly has been a while hasn't it? They promise never to leave you guys without an update for that long again.
Let's get down to business:
1. WEBSITE
Visit Monty Are I "JOURNAL WEBSITE" to check out our supercool new website we're putting up while we're finishing up writing and recording our new record. We are going to TRY and update the blog, post new pictures, and make fun videos every week. Seriously.
Monty Are I "JOURNAL WEBSITE"
2. VIDEO |
Does this little guy look familiar? He was the star of Annuals' recent video for "Sore" off their EP Wet Zoo. Teqtonik created an amazing video centered around this character and his family and we've made him into a living, breathing digital figurine for you. Just click him to play the video, or post him on your site for your readers' enjoyment. We don't know what his name is, but he's the perfect way to share Annuals' new video.
Click below to check him out and see what he can do.
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In non-video news, Annuals will also be touring in the U.S. next month. Tour dates are bel |
KASKADE is set to release his fifth artist album, Strobelite Seduction through Ultra Records on June 3. Can't wait this long? It is available on iTunes May 20!!
The album expands upon his trademark sound of glistening, guitar-laden melodies, mixing in elements of various styles. Strobelite Seduction is a diverse selection of tracks that showcase KASKADE'S ease between dance floor ready bounce-lined tunes to slowed down records perfect for laid back occasions. Blending different genres and moods, this is KASKADE at his most adventurous.
"Move For Me", Strobelite Seduction's first single, is already making waves on iTunes at #2 in their Top Ten Dance Songs and #10 on the Beatport Top Ten Overall Tracks. Click the link or player below to listen!!
LISTEN TO "MOVE FOR ME"
Buy at iTunes
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WEEZER'S 'THE GREATEST MAN THAT EVER LIVED (VARIATIONS ON A SHAKER HYMN)' NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES
NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE FOR DELUXE AND STANDARD PRE-ORDER ON ITUNES WITH EARLY ACCESS TO SHOW TICKETS
NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM IN STORES JUNE 3RD
Weezer is proud to announce the release of 'The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn)' on iTunes. As the next song to be released from the highly-anticipated, soon-to-be released self-titled album, 'The Greatest Man' is another crunchy, guitar-heavy offering you'd come to expect from Rivers and Co. The track can be sampled and purchased through the direct link below.
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The new self-titled album can now be pre-ordered on iTunes through Standard (12 songs) or Deluxe version (16 songs - Deluxe version also comes with an instant free track of the "Pork a |
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