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 Slaying
the Midwest |
SMN reports: Tour dates for the 'Slaying the
Midwest 2007' trek have been revealed. The tour will feature:
DEAD TO FALL
TOO PURE TO DIE
AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK
NIGHTS LIKE THESE
January 19 - Rogers, MN @ Showcase Skatepark
January 20 - Milwaukee, WI @ Orchard Inn
January 21 - Chicago, IL @ Logan Square
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| NIN
Almost Done |
FMQB reports: Trent Reznor has confirmed on
NIN.com that he is completing a new Nine Inch Nails album for release next
year, which is record time for an artist who has traditionally taken five
years between projects. In a posting on the site, he writes, "Is it possible
I am actually finished writing and recording a new Nine Inch Nails record?
Apparently so. We begin mixing in January! [see full story for more]-
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| EMI
Bid Rejected |
FMQB reports: EMI Group said it has ceased
discussions with Permira Advisers regarding its takeover approach because
the two sides could not agree on a price, according to Bloomberg News.
Earlier this month, EMI turned down a bid from Permira that was valued
at £2.5 billion ($4.93 billion) because it was seeking a better offer.
Shares of EMI had their biggest decline in almost two years after the company
said, "The EMI Board has not received an offer that fully reflects the
prospects for and value of the company and which it could recommend to
shareholders."[see full story for more]- Click
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| Bond
Killers |
Ananova reports: The Killers have been asked
to write the next James Bond theme tune.
If the band do agree, the song will appear
on the 22nd 007 flick, which has been titled Risico.[see full story for
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| Solo
Cranberrie |
PR reports: Sanctuary Records is pleased to
announce they have signed the multi-talented Dolores O'Riordan for her
first solo album, ARE YOU LISTENING? The record will come out in North
America on the Sanctuary Records imprint and in Europe on Sanctuary's newly
reactivated Sequel label, which is focused on providing a home to contemporary
artists, particularly those with an established fan base and are looking
for an alternative to the major labels.
Dolores, iconic former lead singer of Ireland's
The Cranberries, who sold in excess of 40 million albums worldwide with
the band, will be releasing the lead single from her album in late April
2007 with the album itself slated for a May 8th 2007 release. Dolores will
be embarking on a world tour in support of ARE YOU LISTENING Spring/Summer
2007.- Click
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| Naked
Rhythm Bridges Global Divisions |
PR reports: In a post 9-11 global environment
currently fraught with cultural tensions and war, it may seem unlikely
to see a German, a Jew, and a Lebanese man take to the stage with belly
dancers to marry ancient Middle-Eastern and World music to electronic house
and techno beats for an audience of everyone from buttoned-up American
businessmen to Indian Brahmins. But that is precisely what Naked Rhythm,
a modern world-music phenomenon currently garnering acclaim with their
fresh culture-fusing sound and philosophy, is doing. Highly sought after
for their groundbreaking approach to peace, and performing private concerts
for celebrities like Sting (who endorsed their album), Robert Downey Jr.,
The Black Eyed Peas, and others, their debut album, Frequency, released
by Caravan Records, is about to take the public by storm in 2007. [see
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| Digital
Sales Actually Way Up |
DiR reports: Despite all the hupla over supposed
declining sales at iTunes we received the following press release about
how digital music sales actually did this year: Nielsen SoundScan has reported
a dramatic growth in the sales of digital music downloads for 2006. Through
the first 49 weeks of 2006, sales of individually downloaded digital tracks
are up more than 67% over the same period in 2005, accounting for more
than 525 million digital downloads; already 173 million more than 2005's
annual total.
Historically digital downloads have dramatically
increased year-over-year. In 2005, digital track sales reached 353 million;
150% higher than total track sales for all of 2004. In 2004, digital download
track sales broke the 100 million mark with more than 140 million digital
tracks sold. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Ed
Bangers Vice |
Vice reports: Paris. The city of love. The
city of lights. The city of kissing. The city of Bangers. Ed Bangers Records
is the jewel of Paris and in 07 they are bringing their unique brand of
dark pumping fists bobbing heads shaking asses continual propulsion sweaty
elevated theory mindless churning brilliant bouncing smack up side the
head in an ironworks factory blender to our shores.
VICE is unleashing a slew of Ed Bangers...bangers
digitally only on January 16. The creme of this crop is Ed Rec Vol. 1,
a 12 song compilation of music from Ed Bangers' roster. Additionally we
are putting out 7 12"/EPs: Justice, "Steamulation" Krazy Baldhead "Bill's
Break" Mr. Flash "Champions" Sebastian "Smoking Kills" Vicarious Bliss
"Theme From Vicarious Bliss" Sebastian "Ross Ross Ross" DJ Mehdi "I Am
Somebody" and Zongamin "Bongo Song." For a little taste, an amuse bouche
if you will, check out the DJ Mehdi featuring Chromeo track "I Am Somebody"
(Paris Version) at the full story link.- Click
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| Unholy
Three's Lost Scene |
PR reports: Don't miss The Unholy Three for
TCM Underground with Rob Zombie. The film airs on Friday at 11PT/2AM ET
Sat on TCM. But you can check out the "lost scene" at the full story link
which takes off where the cult film ends.
Here is a little about the film but click
the full story link for the lost scene: Lon Chaney stars as Professor Echo,
a dime museum ventriloquist who forms a bizarre crime syndicate with the
help of a midget, Tweedledee (Harry Earles), Hercules the strong man (Victor
McLaglen), a beautiful pickpocket (Mae Busch) and a giant ape. Echo dresses
up as a kindly grandmother, while Tweedledee assumes the guise of her infant
grandchild. When a Christmas Eve burglary ends in murder, the trio turn
against one another while hiding out in a remote cabin.-
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| Villebillies
Burnin' Down the House |
PR reports: Before you light the Menorah or
decorate the Christmas tree, be sure to join the Villebillies in "Burnin'
Down the House" and check out LIVE performance footage of the Villebillies
from several different shows, performing their single, "Burnin' Down the
House." Be sure to get your very own copy of their self titled debut release
out now on Universal/Motown.- Click
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| Lujo
Wedding Album |
PR reports: Lujo Records recently released
the compilation, "Happy Together". Initially, Lujo co-owners Erik Aucoin
and Jocelyn Toews only planned to press a minimal amount to be given to
guests at their November wedding. However, after some reconsideration the
two lovebirds decided to press an additional, limited amount for the public,
available only through the label's online store for five dollars. The compilation
features exclusive originals and covers from the likes of The Cassettes,
Kissing Cousings, Detholz!, Hanalei, The Drugstore Cowboys, In Praise of
Folly, and more.[see full story for more]- Click
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| Free
Vaseline Rats |
Submitted News reports: New UK band The Vaseline
Rats are giving away 50 copies of their new EP as a thank you to fans.
The EP features Vince O'Regan (Eden, Alibi, Bob Catley) on All The Ones.
It was recorded at Magnums UK studios and paves the way for The V-Rats
first album. There is a return to Los Angeles in January with Pete MZ Emms
conducting Bass Guitar workshops for Spector Bass Guitars at the industries
prestigious NAMM show. The V-Rats more recently picked up sponsorship deal
with Moser Custom Shop Guitars in California. For more information on the
V-Rats visit the full story link.- Click
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| Taking
Back Christmas |
PR reports: Wanting to wish everyone a happy
holiday, rockers Taking Back Sunday recorded their take on "12 Days of
Christmas" live in-studio for AOL Sessions. The band's comical rendition
caught the attention of Darren Pasemko (Fluorescent Hill Studio) who created
an exclusive animated video featuring a cartoon Adam and Fred in their
best Christmas attired joined by three French hens, two turtle doves, and
an animated Danny Bonaduce. Not to mention dolphins, strippers in Santa
Clause costumes, a BLUE Jolly Green Giant with 5 golden rings, unicorns,
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| Dead
Moon Split |
CMJ reports: After 20 years, 15-plus albums
and countless singles and hard-fought tours (mostly in Europe, where they're
cult kings), Clackamas, Oregon's Dead Moon have decided to hang up their
tattered black boots. Though rumors of Dead Moon's demise have frequently
crept up in the past, this break-up has been confirmed by Sub Pop, who
released the fine Dead Moon 2-CD retrospective, Echoes Of The Past, last
fall.[see full story for more]- Click
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