May 20, 2006
Another "classic" set of SXSW photos....
"Liverpool's quirky, saxophone-toting rock quintet will release their second album, 'Tired of Hanging Around,' Aug. 22 in North America via Red/Columbia.
The set arrived last month in the band's native England." [ ]
dc:title="They Might be Giants apos;Celebrate Brooklyn apos; | Venue Songs DVD, MP3s stuff" dc:description="DOWNLOAD: Celebrate Brooklyn (MP3) The new VENUE SONGS DVD started out as a way to pass the time on a tour bus. Instead of playing more cards or watching another Dave Chappelle rerun, They Might Be Giants challenged themselves to.
.." "Sofia Coppola is such a big fan of the French band that she first gave their profile a little lift by weaving their songs into .
'I love them,' she told Entertainment Weekly, 'so we used the song 'Too Young' for the scene when Bill [Murray] and Scarlett [Johansson] are dancing.' Sofia - now dating the band's lead singer, Thomas Mars - has gone one better for her next film. In spite of the fact that is set in 18th-century Paris and Phoenix are a 1970s-sampling, post-ironic act, Sofia has given the band a further boost by casting the boys as court musicians in the film.
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Both quotes . A few weeks ago that Sofia and Thomas are having a baby, and Sofia was spotted at Phoenix's .
To learn more about Warhol's relationship with Velvet Underground, check out the educational DVD ".
Popmatters
dc:title="Sam Roberts on being unknown in the States, the Canadian scene, record labels | Tour Dates" dc:description="DOWNLOAD: The Gate (MP3) Sam Roberts ( band) opened for the Stills two nights in a row at Mercury Lounge in April. I went the second night, but missed Sam despite the good reviews that almost motiviated me to get..
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" ( band) opened for the Stills two nights in a row at Mercury Lounge in April. I went the second night, but missed Sam despite the that almost motiviated me to get there on time.
My only glimpse came when Sam joined the Stills on stage for a song. A few days ago to headline his own show in the same small room.
In comments, in coversations, and in articles, everyone always said the same thing.
Sam is "huge in Canada". Sam says..
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"It's nice to be able to live two realities," Roberts said of the dichotomy of being huge stars in Canada and virtual unknowns in the U.
S. "To have fans of one variety [in Canada] and then come down and we're the underdogs ..
. in the U.S.
, it really is a clean slate for us down there. We get to carve a future for ourselves."
Sam is touring with in June.
He'll be at Maxwell's in Hoboken on June 12th. Extrawack .
dc:title="Eddie Argos in the crowd | Art Brut @ Knitting Factory, NYC | pics" dc:description="ART BRUT @ KNITTING FACTORY, NYC | MAY 17, 2006 * click pic for a big one (Eddie apos;s wearing white) Previously Art Brut Dirty on Purpose playing Siren too | Wilco on Conan Pre-, Ex-, Current Art Brut.
.." 7/21, Myrtle Beach, SC (House of Blues)
7/26, Lake Buena Vista, FL (House of Blues)
7/29, Dallas, TX (Gypsy Tea Room/Ballroom)
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..The two powerhouses (Microsoft MTV) joined forces to create a music subscription and download service called , which debuted Wednesday.
The subscriptions, which cost about $10 a month, allow unlimited streaming of songs from Urge's catalog of nearly 2 million selections...
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One link from the Urge opening page sent me to a list of blogs commissioned from writers and experts in a variety of genres. Some are quite good. I'm not much of a jazz fan, but blogger Jim Macnie's short appreciation of pianist John Hicks, who died May 10, was not only informative but also heartfelt.
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"In the few minutes Coolfer spent with URGE this morning -- after a buggy installation of WMP 11 -- the service looked like a honest to goodness revolution. Particularly striking were the incorporation and visual presentation of blogs and playlists.
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"Urge users can elect to receive Informer music blogs, written by experts in different genres. Each blog will come with a playlist so readers can simultaneously listen to or download the music they're reading about, MTV said in a statement." [ ]
" I've been writing the Pop Informer blog for them, but unfortunately, I don't know how to link directly to it, so you'll have to go through the Urge interface to read the column.
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NOTE: All the files on Urge are Windows Media (WMA, not MP3)
I think good thoughts when I think of . That's why it bothers me to see Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Chris Chaney's The Panic Channel an "Ex-Jane's Addiction Supergroup".
Tour dates below.
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5/20: Houston, Meridian
6/7: Los Angeles, The Roxy Theatre
In less depressing Jane's news.
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"Lollapalooza founder and former JANE'S ADDICTION and PORNO FOR PYROS frontman PERRY FARRELL hopes to release the debut album from his new band, SATELLITE PARTY, sometime late this summer. The self-titled effort, which includes former EXTREME guitarist NUNO BETTENCOURT, will feature guest appearances from RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist FLEA and guitarist JOHN FRUSCIANTE, along with BLACK EYED PEAS singer FERGIE, NEW ORDER bassist PETER HOOK and Farrell's wife, Etty. The group's first public appearance was at last year's Lollapalooza festival, and, according to Farrell, the band hopes to make a second appearance this year.
Satellite Party's first single, "Dogstar," is slated for release this summer. In the meantime, Rhino is preparing a Jane's Addiction box set and plans are in the works to release two of Farrell's films "
It's true. I've joined Howard Stern, Deepak Chopra, Eminem, Little Steven, Mark Cuban, Matt Pinfield, Martha Stewart, and Richard Simmons at .
More specifically, Jason ' ', Chris ' ', and I (and others to be announced) will each have a weekly two hour show on the station ("The best in college, indie, alternative and underground rock").
The press release reads, "Each weeknight at 10 pm ET, Blog Radio will be hosted by a blogger who will showcase his or her favorite music and provide views and insights into the indie rock music scene."
More information about Sirius below.
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Click on to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.
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The in NYC opens on , May 19th @ 6PM. sent in a tip that "Apple has requested that a street (presumably 58th or 59th) be closed for the performance of a major live band". They said their " money is on U2 making an appearance".
Apple's website says nothing about a band and it seems unlikely U2 would do this, but as , showing up will at least get you a free t-shirt.
UPDATE: Not only does U2 seem unlikely, . (thx anon)
Anyone know if a band is playing, and if so who?
dc:title="Joey Ramone birthday festivities | Irving Plaza, CBGB, the Hungry March Band" dc:description="Joey Ramone apos;s birthday is Friday May 19, 2006. The official NYC event is the annual benefit show at Irving Plaza that features the strokes and not all of DKT. Its sold out, but tickets shouldn apos;t be too hard to come.
.." and "featuring a DIY Ramones cover band open mike, the all-woman band DEVA, and other bands still under top-secret wraps"
10 p.
m. till late at MANITOBA'S
99 Avenue B (at 7th St.), NYC
Anything else going on?
Add 'em in the comments.
I needed an excuse to post two extra pictures from in March..
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The latest press release from record label Secret Canadian was excuse enough.
I've pasted it below...
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ANTONY Collaborations, Duets, Film Appearances and Live Shows Announced
In the wake of his album, has been working on a multitude of collaborations, film projects and live events. He co-produced and performed on the new album by Little Annie called SONGS FROM THE COAL MINE CANARY (Durtro/Jnana).
He contributed the song "Hole In My Soul" on David Tibet's NOT ALONE 5-CD benefit for Doctors Without Borders ( ), and has recorded duets with Bryan Ferry and Kembra Pfahler for a new Hal Wilner-produced collection of sea shanties to be released later this year. He's also contributed vocals to new albums by (Matador), Metallic Falcons (Voodoo Eros), My Robot Friend, and (Reveal Records).
Antony is also prominently featured in the upcoming Leonard Cohen documentary I'M YOUR MAN, where he's presented performing the song "If It Be Your Will", and has songs featured in the feature-length films V FOR VENDETTA "Bird Girl", FREE JIMMY (a new song entitled "If You Love Me Then You Will Cut Me"), and LA VIDA SECRETA DE LAS PALABRAS by Pedro Almodovar protege Isabel Coixet ("Hope There's Someone").
On the live performance front, Antony just presented a concert in Leeds with composer and the London Sinfonietta. He helped curate an evening in Poznan, Poland on June 30th, when Antony and the Johnsons will share the stage with Devendra Banhart, Animal Collective and Cocorosie. Antony and the Johnsons will also be performing in Athens, Greece on July 2, and on July 15th in the Latitude Festival in Suffolk, UK.
07/15/06 Suffolk, UK - Latitude Festival
dc:title="Land of Talk on Dependent Music, in NYC, w/ Fiery Furnaces The Dog Day Afternoon Festival" dc:description="Land of Talk released their EP Applause Cheer Boo Hiss April 4th on Dependent Music in Canada. Dependent is a cooperative label, so the artist fully owns their work. Dependent puts up some money to run a pressing, recoups its.
.." 6/30 - Washington, DC at the 9:30 Club w/ the Fiery Furnaces
7/17 - Montreal, QC @ Dog Day Afternoon Festival
The Dog Day Afternoon Festival is a three day event .
It goes from Ottawa to Toronto to Montreal. Bands include Metric, The Fiery Furnaces, Secret Machines, The Electric Six, Holy F*ck, Wintersleep, and Land of Talk.
is also on Dependent Music.
Holy F*ck is playing before on June 14th.
dc:title="Mission of Burma, Raconteurs Lifetime - PRESALES" dc:description="* Mission of Burma presale for these tour dates. * Raconteurs presale for these tour dates.
* Lifetime presale for this date. (thx ondal) BONUS: The Raconteurs, Steady as she goes video (.mov).
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.." The x" take place tonight (May 16) @ Knitting Factory in NYC.
"Among the competitors: World champion Heinz Christophel of Germany, a three-time world champion in the full beard freestyle category, Phil Olsen, manager of the World Beard and Moustache Championships and championship hopeful Jack Passion." [ ]. Gothamist .
"For 2006, the has gone nationwide, with 13 regionals across the country. Judging is based on technical prowess, stage presence, and the ever elusive quality of "airness." All guitars must be air — because let’s face it: Anyone can find the right fret on a cardboard mock-up, but it takes serious skill to play the harmonic on the 12th fret of an air Les Paul.
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.Regional winners compete against defending US champ the "Rockness Monster" at NYC's storied Bowery Ballroom; plus, they have a crack at the Worlds in Oulu, Finland." [ ].
Satanicide are playing the June 22nd event. .
Tim Burgess (Charlatans), Oil, and Gerald from Other Music are DJing the Charlatans (show at Webster Hall) NYC @ Beauty Bar (free)
dc:title="Prince, Kanye West, Pharrell Lionel Richie playing 2006 Good Morning America concerts in Bryant Park" dc:description="I have yet to ever make it to one of these 7:00am shows in midtown.
(thx anon)...
" If you don't have them already, you can to get 2 new Zero 7 songs featuring Jose Gonzalez on vocals. Jose Zero 7 are in August.
Less blogged about, sings on the first single ("Fightin Away the Tears") from the new Mocky album ("Navy Brown Blues").
Green Pea-ness . The . Mocky also remixes Mushaboom on Feist's new album of remixes and collaborations.
GWFAS .
"Gonzalez (not Jose) remixed a song on too. That's them singing together to the left ( ).
On , "Mocky, Feist and Jamie Lidell join Gonzo for a set that includes a rare Gonzo live rap, as well as songs from Jamie Lidell and Feist's last albums."
a Mocky MP3 featuring Jamie Lidell. that Mocky helped him a lot with his new album.
Gonzalez also remixed Jamie Lidell. That MP3 was in .
is friends with all of them too.
She's touring with .
Did anyone get ? Are there any left?
Summer 2006 tour dates below...
07.16.06 - Denver, CO (Fillmore Auditorium on sale 5/20)
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18.06 - Tempe, AZ (Marquee Theatre on sale 5/20)
07.19.
06 - San Diego, CA (Soma on sale 5/20)
07.21.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Wiltern Theatre on sale 5/18)
07.
23.06 - San Francisco, CA (Warfield Theatre on sale 5/21)
07.25.
06 - Portland, OR (Roseland Theatre on sale 5/20)
07.26.06 - Vancouver, BC (Malkin Bowl on sale 5/19)
07.
27.06 - Seattle, WA (Moore Theatre on sale 5/19)
08.03.
06 - Minneapolis, MN (First Avenue on sale 5/19)
08.04.06 - Chicago, IL (Lollapalooza at Grant Park on sale 5/19)
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05.06 - Ann Arbor, MI (Michigan Theatre on sale 5/19)
08.06.
06 - Cleveland, OH (House of Blues on sale 5/20)
dc:title="Danielson played Northsix, playing KF, won apos;best new music apos;" dc:description="DANIELSON @ NORTHSIX | 5/13/2006 (cred) Last time I saw Danielson play (@ Mercury Lounge opening for Sufjan Stevens) he was dressed like a tree. Saturday night (May 13, 2006) he looked more like a boy scout. Sufjan was in.
.." dc:title="Bloc Party fan club tickets | pricey, but sold out" dc:description=" Fan-club only pre-sale tickets for Bloc Party apos;s Brooklyn show went on sale today.
More people than I can count on two hands mentioned they joined the fan club just to get access to tickets. That makes the fan club..
." Fan-club only pre-sale tickets for went on sale today. More people than I can count on two hands mentioned they joined the fan club just to get access to tickets.
That makes the fan club seem like nothing more than a scam to get people to spend an extra $3.86. Mike Neuman wanted to buy one ticket with his membership.
This is how much it was going to cost:
He decided to save his cash and wait for the potentially cheaper regular sale. Not everyone thought like him. The tickets still sold out in 30 minutes, or so says someone where others are are complaining about the price too.
to stream a performance Bloc Party gave BBC on Saturday.
are playing 4 relatively small shows in June..
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June 21 - Los Angeles, Henry Fonda Theatre. from 10am on May 16.
Full onsale from 10am on May 20 from ticketweb.
June 23 - New York, Bowery Ballroom. from 1pm on May 16.
Full onsale from 10am on May 19 from ticketweb.
June 24 - Boston, Axis. from 1pm on May 16.
Full onsale from 10am on May 19 from ticketmaster.
June 27 - Chicago, Metro. from 12noon on May 16.
Full onsale from 12noon on May 20 from Ticketmaster.
Don't forget is broadcasting from NYC all week. You can listen to it and/or .
KEXP also started .
KEXP is also presenting what looks like a sweet show Tuesday night @ The Delancey. Ghostland Observatory join The Mugs VICE's Favourite Sons on the recently graced by Norah Jones.
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Cloud Cult performed on KEXP the other day. "The show's not yet in the station's , but you can stream it by and setting it to 5/12, 5pm; Cloud Cult comes on after a couple songs from Outkast and The Rakes.
There are additional Cloud Cult KEXP performances (9/15/05) and (6/24/05)]"
AND OH YEAH, from Cloud Cult's Arlene's Grocery show.
Some of ' gear was stolen after in NYC last week. They wrote this letter.
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Hey cats!
So, what are the new news? Well, we are out touring in America, and it is great and fun and fantastic.
But we have definitely gotten our fair share of strife as well on this one. In short, this is what's been going down, starting with the bad news:
Some assholes stole all our guitars, one organ and one euphonium from our locked trailer in New York. That means stealing a major part of our sound and it sucks so hard and we are really quite fucking upset about it.
If you are offered a really sweet deal on some vintage instruments in the NY-area then please first check against these serial numbers. In case of a match, report to us and give the seller a good punch in the face.
Good news then.
.. Or rather mixed emotions.
We have been offered to appear on a major UK TV show. Not only is it flattering and crazy (they have like more viewers than the population of Sweden), it is also what is usually labelled "a great opportunity". Bad thing is it is right in the middle of our tour and means we had to cancel Vancouver.
It was a painful decision and we can not tell you how sorry we are about letting those who bought tickets down. We were very much looking forward to play there and making it up to you will be our top priority.
Apart from that no major changes (but please keep in mind the earlier announced change of venue in Minneapolis to THE VARSITY THEATER).
See the gigs list for all the details, including dates in Spain and Stockholm.
Oh, but if you're new to the Concrete world, we'd recommend clicking around on this virtual record cover to hear snippets of songs, watch our video, etc. Or, if you wanna get really creative, enter the world of In Colour, look for treasures, decorate your own room, have some magic mushrooms, etc.
And if you're the sociable type we'd also recommend a visit to our forum and perhaps a visit to our MySpace.
are playing a bunch of shows this summer - many with . Some .
Ex-Decemberist who sometimes . The two bands play together at Bowery Ballroom in NYC on June 24, 2006. All dates below.
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Thu 06.15.06 Manchester, TN Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Mon 06.
19.06 Charlotte, NC Casbah at Tremont Music Hall w/ Summerbirds in the Cellar
Tue 06.20.
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