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Hannah Montana The Kids Choice

antiMusic reports: Would you be shocked to learn that when asked about their favorites, kids pick Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers? Didn't thinks so, but then again Barney wasn't nominated. Tween today, old news tomorrow. Reuters has the story: Many stars vied for honors at the Kids Choice Awards on Saturday, but only two mattered to the thousands of screaming children on hand.

Miley Cyrus, the 15-year-old heroine of the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana," and the Jonas Brothers, a pop band comprised of three fresh-faced siblings, were the top draws at the Oscars for the pint-sized set. A-listers like Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz could only look on in bemusement.

Cyrus performed at the 90-minute ceremony, and picked up a pair of orange blimp statuettes for favorite female singer and television actress. The Jonas Brothers were named favorite music group. - more on this story

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Achin' For More Aiken CD Details?

antiMusic reports: If you've been achin' for more info on Clay Aiken's new CD, On My Way Here, which hits stores on May 6th, we have some for you- including the tracklist and some words from Clay about where the title came from.

When Clay Aiken and his executive producer Jaymes Foster began the search for songs to record for Aiken's first album of original material since his 2003 debut Measure of A Man, they both fell in love with a song written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan "Alias" Tedder called "On My Way Here." The message of the lyrics � how the lessons we learn while growing up shape us into who we become as adults � struck such a deep chord with Aiken that it wound up inspiring the theme (and title) of his new collection.

"I thought if we could find songs along those lines, that deal with my life over the past five years and what I've learned from my experiences, it would be a great concept for an album," Aiken says. "Since I got into this business, I've learned so much about myself and about life and the world. I'm nowhere near an expert, but this album has taken on the form of addressing how far I've come in those five years and how I feel like I've found myself." - more on this story

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Of The First Born Son Lose Members But Still Plan Tour

PR reports: Of The First Born Son has announced upcoming tour dates with Fredericton, NB based We The Undersigned. Of The First Born Son recently parted ways with guitarist Mike Rideout and bassist Curt Long. The group is currently auditioning replacements and will make an announcement shortly.

"We were disappointed that Curt and Mike decided to leave the band, but in the end it will benefit us as far as song writing for our next release goes. We just consider this a small bump in the road," says frontman Jamie Schoch. "It's always unfortunate to see people leave our family but we understand that not everyone is cut out for this business. We are dedicated, ready to continue with the tour and already have Hutton W. (ex-A Satellite Connecticut) and Paul Taylor (ex-Skylight Drama) filling in for us. Nothing will stop this band." - more on this story

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Cruise The High Seas with The Disco Biscuits

PR reports: Cloud 9 Adventures announces their second trip to Jamaica. Caribbean Holidaze will host 800 music fans for four nights to celebrate the music of the The Disco Biscuits & Umphrey's McGee with special guest performances from Toots and the Maytals, Toubab Krewe, DJ sets featuring OTT and Mad Professor with Ariwa Posse.

Plus Holidaze will feature the return of the Brain Damaged Eggmen, a unique collaboration between Umphrey's McGee and The Disco Biscuits performing the music of the Beatles and Pink Floyd, and a special tribute to Bob Marley.

Caribbean Holidaze will take place December 11-15, 2008 at two of Jamaica's most exclusive resorts - Hedonism III and Breezes Runaway Bay. Both Resorts are super-inclusive; all you can eat, drink and do is included in your vacation price. - more on this story

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International Pop Overthrow 08

PR reports: Now in its 11th year, IPO lived up to its ambitious moniker from the get go, attracting acts from all over the world for its first few years at the hottest clubs in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. Now it's everywhere, running annually from February through November in cities across the U.S. and Canada: Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver and even (since 2003) at the famed Cavern Club in Liverpool.

Fans that can't make the gigs at the historic venue where The Beatles first met Brian Epstein and ultimately played 292 shows will have other options closer to home thanks to all the new cities on IPO's burgeoning agenda in 2008. In February, the event took over Atlanta (February 13-16) and Chapel Hill, North Carolina (21-24). Its first stops in Detroit (April 9-12) and Milwaukee (May 1-4) sandwich a marathon run in Chicago April 15-27. Before overthrowing the pop scene in Portland, Oregon for the first time from August 20-23, IPO will hit Liverpool (May 20-26), return to its roots in L.A. (July 25-August 9) and head up to San Francisco (August 12-16).

IPO is also scheduled for Vancouver August 26-30, with dates to be announced for November shows in Boston, New York and Toronto. Festival creator and promoter David Bash now has his eyes set on expanding the event's global reach and in coming years hopes to "set up shop" in cities like Stockholm, Madrid, Tokyo and Sydney. - IPO site

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Was (Not Was) Show

PR reports: Was (Not Was) have just announced a rare UK concert at the London Islington Academy on Saturday 26th April. The concert follows hot on the heels of BOO!, the band's first album in 16 years, released in the UK on Monday 7th April by Rykodisc.

The band will perform songs on Later With Jools Holland television programme "live" on Tuesday 22nd April, repeated on Friday 25th April on BBC2 television. The TV appearance marks the first time in 16 years since Was (Not Was) performed on the very first "Later With Jools Holland" show in 1992.

The new album features the original line up and includes the songs "Mr. Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" co-written by Bob Dylan, David Was and Don Was, and "Green Pills in the Dresser" featuring Kris Kristofferson on lead vocals. - more on this story

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Annuals EP

PR reports: Annuals are back in action. Vocalist and songwriter Adam Baker, lead guitarist Kenny Florence, bassist Mike Robinson, drummer/guitarist Zack Oden, drummer/percussionist Donzel Radford and keyboard player Anna Spence are getting ready to release their Wet Zoo EP on April 1 (Canvasback Music.)

The five-song EP starts out with three brand new Annuals track and ends with two tracks by the band Sunfold, which features songs written by Annuals' Kenny Florence, in addition to the talents of the other Annuals members.

No, this is not an April Fools joke, and yes, you can hear a song from the EP. - Listen to Annuals' track "Sore" from Wet Zoo.

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Go To West Texas with Sleepercar

PR reports: Jim Ward's Sleepercar will take you to West Texas on April 22nd when the new album hits stores. Appropriate to the album's title, the band is currently touring West Texas before taking off for Canada in May.

The first song conceived for West Texas originated in a moment of solitude while Jim Ward was waiting to soundcheck on what turned out to be the last At The Drive-In tour. Fast forward seven years, and Ward is set to release a full length album chock full of Americana rock inspired by all things West Texas and influenced by the likes of the Old 97's, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen. - more on this story

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Spring Break With Undergone

PR reports: Bay Area Alt. Rockers UNDERGONE are back into action to promote their latest release "SPRING BREAK' 99" by kicking off a West Coast Tour beginning in July, which is to last all summer long!

Undergone are best known for their hard work as a band, crazy live performance and their dedicated fanbase. "SPRING BREAK '99" has spawned several underground hits including "Overdrive" (which you can download for free on their myspace), "11:11 (Perfect Time of Night)," "More Than Meets The Eye" as well as many other fan favorites on the album.

You can purchase "SPRING BREAK '99" on iTunes for only $6.00 or directly from their Myspace via SnoCap. Check em out and grab the dates - here

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Deluxe Replacements

PR reports: This is where the legend of The Replacements begins. Rhino retraces the shambolic swath the influential Minneapolis quartet cut across the American Underground, reissuing deluxe editions of the band's Twin/Tone releases: Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash, Stink, Hootenanny and Let It Be.

All have been exquisitely remastered and generously embellished with rare and previously unreleased tracks. Each will be available at all physical retail outlets and at www.rhino.com on April 22 for a suggested list price of $18.98 except STINK, which will have a suggested list price of $11.98. These releases will be followed later this year with similar deluxe versions of The Replacements' Sire albums including Tim, Pleased To Meet Me, Don't Tell A Soul, and All Shook Down. - more on this story

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Ephel Duath Invading Europe

PR reports: Italian avant gardists Ephel Duath will perform a series of shows between April and May across nine European countries. They will also make it to Spain and Portugal for the very first time.

During the tour, the band will take the opportunity to introduce some exclusive songs from the upcoming album "Through My Dog's Eyes".

So far drum recordings have been completed for the album, by acclaimed drummer Marco Minnemann (H-Blockx, Necrophagist). - tour dates

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Pete Francis Dispatching 5th Solo CD

PR reports: Music Allies is proud to announce Iron Sea And The Calvary - the new album from Pete Francis. Pete was a member of the now defunct band Dispatch, one of the most influential independent bands from the last 10 years.

By embracing the early peer to peer file sharing services like Napster and building a genuine fanbase promoted on MySpace and message boards, Dispatch sold thousands of albums and SOLD OUT Madison Square Garden three nights in a row all without the support of a major label or funding.

Pete was an integral songwriter in the band and has since gone on to establish a successful and growing solo career. In fact, his new album, Iron Sea And The Calvary, is his fifth solo effort. - tour dates

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The Story of Glory Hope Mountain

PR reports: The Acorn's new album is now available in the US on Paper Bag Records! Glory Hope Mountain, the band's sophomore effort, has continued to meet with critical praise as the band has captivated new and old fans alike with incredible performances both at SXSW and on tour.

Glory Hope is a touching homage to the life story of Gloria Montoya Esperanza, as told by her son, Rolf Klausener. Quite the Mother's Day present! To keep with the theme, Rolf did a lot of research on Smithsonian recordings of 50s Honduran Folk Music and West Indian rhythms during the writing of this album. Based on interviews recorded in 2006 and recorded over 9 months, the sometimes haunting, sometimes exuberant tones of the album follow both hope and tragedy in Montoya's native Honduras - a mother dying in childbirth, flash floods, an abusive father - and an ultimately life-affirming move to Montreal in the 1970s.

Following their recent trip to Austin, the band will return to North America once again at the dates - here

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Charities Will Also Win at the 2008 CMT Music Awards

PR reports: Artists aren't the only ones winning at the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS on Monday, April 14, as CMT ONE COUNTRY will be gifting $2500 to winners in each category of the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS for the charity of their choice, it was announced today by CMT's Director of Public Affairs, Lucia Folk.

CMT ONE COUNTRY, CMT's pro-social initiative, was launched in the fall of 2005 to inspire CMT viewers to take action and bring about important change in their communities. Visit CMTONECOUNTRY.com to learn more information about the nominated artists' charities.

"CMT ONE COUNTRY recognizes that our 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS nominees have causes which they hold near and dear to their heart, and we would like to showcase these important causes to the millions of fans who vote for their favorite artists," said Folk. "Much like the goal of CMT ONE COUNTRY to inspire others to take action and bring about change, we are proud to facilitate artists giving back to the community that has supported them in their successes." - more on this story

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Willie Nile Sets Live Releases

PR reports: "Willie Nile is a great artist," exclaims fellow singer/songscribe Lucinda Williams. "If there were any justice in the world, I'd be opening for him instead of him for me." Injustice has its benefits, of course � one of which is that it's still possible to see Willie Nile play an intimate venue. It was on one such night, the eve of release of Nile's latest studio album, Streets of New York, that Nile was captured both on audio and video. The resulting CD and DVD (sold separately), each titled Willie Nile Live from the Streets of New York, will hit the streets of the RED-distributed 00:02:59 label on July 8.

The story of the Willie Nile Live from the Streets of New York CD and DVD begins with the release of his comeback album in 2006 titled simply Streets of New York. "Once I picked the songs to record for the album," notes Willie, "I realized they all had a connection to New York City, either by substance, or just the fact that I'd written them all here or was influenced by the city in some way. It wasn't a concept album, but the pulse and electricity of the city seemed to flow through each of the songs in a connecting way."
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.... REO Speedwagon: Finding Their Way Home

Despite any reservations you have about them, you can't deny the humbling power they demand and receive from their audience. Check your opinion at the door because when you walk into their show, expect to be bombarded with 100-minutes of pure melodic bliss. - Read the full REO Speedwagon: Finding Their Way Home review

.... Temposhark - The Invisible Line

The Invisible Line is electro-pop that sounds remotely like Soft Cell with crunch synth riffs but the vocals are higher and more engaging, sort of in the Pet Shop Boys area. Overall, this is an amazing record that is not just disposable fluffy pop. (4.5 stars) - Read the full Temposhark - The Invisible Line review

.... Majster Kat - Svarta Zvrhlost

Four words can describe this release indefinitely: technical thrash with balls. Right from the beginning, sweeping riffs focusing on speed and heaviness quickly slice your listening space like bullets in a war zone. - Read the full Majster Kat - Svarta Zvrhlost review

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