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Bjorn And John USA |
CMJ reports: Though they've already won over
many American critics, appearing on reams of best-of-2006 lists, Swedish
power poppers Peter Bjorn And John are only now officially releasing their
most recent album, Writer's Block, in America. The record has been out
in Europe since June, but stateside indie pop aficionados have the folks
at Almost Gold, the new label partnership of StarTime's Isaac Green and
Scott "I Manage Arcade Fire" Rodger, to thank for the upcoming February
6 release. Those who waited for the album's US arrival will be rewarded
for their patience with loads of extras, including the single version of
"Let's Call It Off" and a bonus disc that includes that song's original
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| George
Michael For Hire |
BBC reports: Singer George Michael has been
paid a reported £1.5m for an hour's concert at a Russian billionaire's
New Year party.
The unnamed businessman paid for Michael
to entertain his 300 guests on his private estate 20 miles outside Moscow,
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| Moss
Denies Shambles Marriage |
BBC reports: Kate Moss has denied marrying
Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty while on holiday in Thailand.
The model and rock star reportedly made
a formal commitment to each other in a beach ceremony on New Year's Day.
But Moss's spokesman denied the pair had
tied the knot, and were simply on holiday on the island of Phuket. [see
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| Coke
Indie Band Rip-Off |
BBC reports: An unsigned British band have
claimed the music and design of one of their videos were "substantially"
copied on a TV commercial made for Coca-Cola.
Several dancing, swivelling characters
were created to accompany Seven Seconds of Love's track Ninja in 2005.
But fans directed them to an advert, shown
in Argentina, which appeared to have a similar look and sound. [see full
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| Switchfoot
Letterman |
PR reports: With an eagerly-awaited new album,
Oh! Gravity., available now, the multi-platinum-selling San Diego-based
rock band Switchfoot will hit the road for a series of North American concert
dates beginning in February (see full itinerary at the full story link).
The upcoming Switchfoot tour marks the
band's first U.S. concerts since an extensive American tour which ran from
October 17 through November 22, 2006. Switchfoot's Columbia Records labelmates,
Copeland, will open the shows.
In celebration of the new album and in
anticipation of the upcoming tour, Switchfoot will appear on "Late Night
with David Letterman" on Thursday, January 4 (check your local listings)
to perform the title track from Oh! Gravity.
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| Blue
Room Yorn |
PR reports: Pete Yorn recently taped a session
for CBS Radio / ATT Blue Room. You can watch brand-new performances of
"The Man," "Bandstand In The Sky," "For Us," and "Vampyre" at the ATT Blue
Room website (http://blueroom.att.com). Also additional dates have been
added to Yorn's headlining "Morning, Day, & Night" 2007 North American
Tour and Aqualung will be supporting from February 6th to March 9th. Pete
Yorn's latest release Nightcrawler is in stores now. [see full story for
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| Modest
Mouse Preview |
PR reports: The wait is over! Check out the
official version of "Dashboard" from the forthcoming Modest Mouse record,
We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank set for release early this year
with a full world tour to follow.[see full story for the song]-
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| Making
of Heaven & Earth DVD |
PR reports: Black Star Records in conjunction
with executive producers Dan Pavlik and Dave Honaker are proud to announce
the official release of the "Making of Heaven & Earth" DVD.
The "Making of Heaven & Earth" DVD
will include interviews, previously unseen live and studio footage, both
acoustic and electric, featuring: Stuart Smith & Richie Onori (Heaven
& Earth), Keith Emerson (E.L.P.), Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Howard
Leese (Heart/Paul Rodgers), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow),
Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Kelly Hansen (Foreigner), Jay Schellen (Hurricane/Asia),
Carmine Appice (Rod Stewart/Jeff Beck/Vanilla Fudge) and many others.[see
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| Pantheon
Set Release |
PR reports: Pantheon I has set "The Wanderer
and His Shadow" as the title of its upcoming CD, due on April 2nd through
Candlelight Records. Clocking in at just over 40 minutes, the album was
recorded and mixed by Christian Wibe at Nye Losjen studios in Sofiemyr,
Norway and features artwork by Kjell Åge Meland, who did the front
cover to the band's debut release, "Atrocity Divine". "Coming to an End"
features a guest appearance by SOLEFALD vocalist Lazare Nedland, while
Nachtgarm from NEGATOR appears on "Chaos Incarnate". Former PANTHEON I
member Gunhild contributes her great violin skills on "Where Angels Burn".
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| k-os
Tour |
Virgin reports: Virgin Records Toronto-based,
Trinidad-born, alternative breakthrough artist k-os will launch a comprehensive,
coast-to-coast U.S. tour in early 2007. Running from mid-February all the
way into early April, the tour will find k-os sharing the stage with Gym
Class Heroes, RX Bandits, and P.O.S (tour dates follow below). The tour
supports the U.S. release of his bracingly eclectic album ATLANTIS � Hymns
for Disco on February 20, 2007, and the multi-format lead-off single "Sunday
Morning," k-os' unpredictable, uplifting and irresistibly melodic ode to
downtime, recharging and togetherness.
k-os on U.S. tour with Gym Class Heroes,
RX Bandits and P.O.S.
02/17/07 Boston, MA Avalon Ballroom
02/18/07 Troy, NY Revolution Hall
02/20/07 Indiana, PA Ohio Room - IU
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| 30
Seconds to Platinum |
Virgin reports: A BEAUTIFUL LIE, the second
album by Virgin Records' 30 SECONDS TO MARS has been certified platinum
for U.S. sales of over a million copies, the label announced today. The
album was released on August 30, 2005.
30 SECONDS TO MARS just wrapped up headlining
the MTV2 $2 Bill "Welcome To The Universe" tour -- also dubbed the "Environmentour"
for its conscientious use of earth-friendly alternatives. They will next
headline the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour which kicks off February 15th
in Seattle. See dates below.
2/15/07 Everett, WA Everett Events Center
2/17/07 San Francisco, CA Civic Auditorium
2/18/07 Reno, NV Lawlor Events Center
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| Wednesday
13 Tour |
PR reports: Shock-rocker Wednesday 13 is set
to perform in support of his latest release Fang Bang. Wednesday 13 originally
emerged during the late 90s as the frontman for Frankenstein Drag Queens,
an oft-overlooked horror-laced metal band that managed to issue five full-lengths
between 1996-2001. The early 21st century saw the singer unite with Slipknot¹s
Joey Jordison in the Murderdolls, a group that issued a lone release, 2002's
Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls, before Wednesday 13 launched a solo
career.
01/12/07 Huntington WV Monkey Bar
01/13/07 Cincinnati OH Sudsy Malone's
01/14/07 Indianapolis IN Ugly Monkey
01/15/07 Springfield MO Remmingtons
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| Carey
Ott's Lucid Dream Release |
PR reports: Dualtone Music will officially
release the debut album by singer/songwriter Carey Ott, Lucid Dream, on
January 23, 2007. Songs from the album are currently available digitally
on iTunes and all major download sites. Upon its digital release, Lucid
Dream entered in the top five downloads on eMusic, landing alongside The
Raconteurs, Sufjan Stevens, Dashboard Confessional, and Johnny Cash. In
addition, "I Wouldn't Do That To You" aired on the season finale of ABC's
Kyle XY and "Am I Just One" was featured on two episodes of Grey's Anatomy.
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| Kimmel
Musical Guests |
Jimmy Kimmel Live reports: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
welcomes the following musical acts:
January 4 � Matisyahu **
January 9 � Shiny Toy Guns
January 11 � Gran Bel Fisher
January 12 � Spank Rock
January 18 � Robin Thicke & Pharrell
January 24 & 25 � John Mellencamp
February 6 � Paul Weller
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| Illness
Sidelines Ignite Tour |
PR reports: Ignite have released this statement:
"We are very sad to announce that our upcoming European tour from February
15. - March 10. is going to be postponed. Our singer Zoli Teglas will be
undergoing a series of tests on his stomach at that time which will followed
by surgery. Obviously the health of Zoli takes precedent over any show
that we have booked. As soon as we have any news on when the European dates
will be re-scheduled we will post them on our website and myspace immediately.
Thanks to all of our fans for their continued support and for making 2006
the most successful year for Ignite ever! We are very excited about 2007.
IGNITE"
The limited tour edition of IGNITE's acclaimed
album "Our Darkest Days" will be postponed until their European tour is
rescheduled. Obviously what's most important right now is Zoli getting
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