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Leona Lewis Isn't The Best But Fourth Place Ain't So Shabby

Pat Ourselves On The Back To Sell More CDs! reports: British sensation Leona Lewis has become the fourth best selling artist worldwide in 2008, thanks to the extraordinary success of her debut album,. platinum certified Spirit, which has sold more than four and a half million copies worldwide.

In addition, Spirit has sold more than 1.17 million copies in the U.S according to Nielsen SoundScan, making 23-year-old Lewis the seventh best-selling artist in the country so far in 2008. - more on this story

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Devics Frontwoman Makes Solo Debut

PR reports: Most noted as front woman for the critically acclaimed dream pop band Devics, Sara Lov is set to release her solo debut, The Young Eyes EP, on January 20, 2009. The Young Eyes EP marks the singer/songwriter's first release with Nettwerk and promises to unveil a completely unique listening experience.

Teaming with famed producer Zac Rae (Fiona Apple, Annie Lennox, My Brightest Diamond) and mixed by Darrell Thorp (Radiohead, Beck), Lov (no, the "e" isn't missing, and yes, that's her real name) created two sensational releases--The Young Eyes EP and her upcoming full length Seasoned Eyes Were Beaming.

The Young Eyes EP showcases Lov's unmistakably organic vocals while paying homage to two inspiring artists during a gorgeous rendition of Arcade Fire's My Body Is A Cage" - more on this story

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Dumb Down Your Smart Phone With Britney!

PR reports: Thumbplay, unleashing the power of today's mobile devices, today announced it has been selected as the exclusive mobile provider of video for Britney Spears' Womanizer, the number one song in America.

The exclusive video clip for Britney Spears' Womanizer will be available for download from Thumbplay as of Tuesday, October 21, 2008.

Consumers can visit and join Thumbplay � and download Britney Spears' Womanizer video content � directly from their mobile phones by visiting m.thumbplay.com or online at - www.thumbplay.com.

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Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band Alums Reunite For New Drumbo Solo Project

Glass Onion reports: John "Drumbo" French has reunited fellow Magic Band alumni Bill Harkelroad (aka "Zoot Horn Rollo"), Mark Boston (aka "Rockette Morton"), Greg Davidson (aka "Ella Guru"), and John Thomas for a solo recording of all new compositions entitled 'City of Refuge'. The self-produced album was recorded in London and at various locations in the U.S., and lands stateside November 18th on Proper Records.

"I think 'City of Refuge' is important because it re-visits a style of music that was founded by Don Van Vliet (Captain Beefheart) and developed by various Magic Bands over the years. The music on this album came to me as total inspiration from being involved in The Magic Band reunion project. Listening to the music of Don Van Vliet and singing with the band, I realized that I was re-visiting my musical roots and wondered about how I had strayed so far away," French says.

As the drummer and music director for revered iconoclasts Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band, Drumbo made central contributions to a handful of LPs � notably 1969's mind-altering, revered masterpiece 'Trout Mask Replica', on which French first acquired the antic stage-name "Drumbo" � that vastly expanded the parameters of contemporary music. French's influential contributions can also be found on projects with Frank Zappa, Mallard, Crazy Backwards Alphabet, Henry Kaiser and Richard Thompson, among others. - more on this story

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Talking Aucoin

PR reports: In a very special episode of Talking Metal, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy, sit down with legendary artist manager and director, Bill Aucoin, in his New York City office.

Topics include Bill's experiences with KISS, Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Billy Squier, Van Halen, New England, Manowar, Lordi, and Fixer.

In addition, Bill discusses his new company Aucoin Globe Entertainment as well as the stage production of "Quadrophenia" and working with Pete Townshend. The 60-minute podcast can be downloaded at this - location

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Oh Lordi, Conan Books Comic Book Rockers

PR reports: Finnish monster-rockers, Lordi, are coming your way. With the release of their new album Deadache hitting the U.S. just in time for Halloween, the holiday won't end come November.

Kicking it all off with a performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien 11/6/08, Lordi will be bringing the over-the-top, unstoppable, horror movie theatrics and pyrotechnic-fueled rock 'n' roll to a city near you. To preface the release of Deadache and the tour, the band will preview tracks from the album on their Myspace every day THIS WEEK! - more on this story

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Dido Changes Release Date

Arista reports: The journey is underway for Dido's forthcoming album, Safe Trip Home, which will be released by Arista Records on the newly announced date of November 18, 2008.

In the coming weeks, Dido will host upcoming listening parties outside of London and Los Angeles, where Safe Trip Home will be played its entirety. Afterwards, she will meet fans.

Leading up to the release of her third album, film directors from around the world have been invited to make a series of short films to spotlight each of the album's 11 songs. - more on this story

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Your Chance To Kill A I'm From Barcelona Song

Mute reports: I'm From Barcelona's new record Who Killed Harry Houdini? was released on Mute October 14, 2008. The sunny first single, "Paper Planes" - including the B-side "Motorway - was released August 19, 2008.

The band has announced a remix contest for the track "Music Killed Me". In addition to the winning remix being posted on the band's website and myspace page, the winner will receive free tickets to upcoming I'm From Barcelona shows.

The deadline to submit remixes is November 3, 2008 and must be submitted through the band's MySpace page. - more on this story

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Apollo Sunshine Help Bring The Confederacy To The West

PR reports: Fresh off the first leg of their tour with Dirty Pretty Things, Apollo Sunshine have announced that they will be hooking up with Athens, GA rockers Dead Confederate for a two-week run through the Western US.

The trio is back in the States now for Midwest and East Coast dates (including three as Apollo Sunshine Experience) before heading back to the UK for more time with Dirty Pretty Things, returning home for 13 dates with Dead Confederate, including stops in Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, and LA.

For three dates in late October, coincidentally near Halloween, Apollo Sunshine will also be taking their love of Jimi Hendrix and his psychedelia to an even higher level, performing � which means dressing up like Jimi, as well as playing his songs � as the Apollo Sunshine Experience for the shows in New York, Boston, and Northhampton, MA. - more on this story

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. Saint Deamon - In Shadows Lost from the Brave

Saint Deamon can only grasp tiny specifics throughout In Shadows Lost from the Brave, leaving my mind a little confused by what the squad tries offering towards power metal fans and music lovers alike. - Read the full Saint Deamon - In Shadows Lost from the Brave review

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