Noel Gallagher, the Oasis lead guitarist, semi-frontman and overall douche-bag, paid Zane Lowe a visit the other day, at the latter’s BBC Radio 1 show which he moderates. There, Noel talked about Jay-Z’s response to the Glastonbury scandel, as he listened to the Oasis dis song Jockin’ Jay-Z for the first time,’ stupid informed journalists who ask him about his latest album being leaked and also rudely jokingly encourages people to rip off other’s people…
Awesome photoshop by BrooklynVegan
Metallica, trying to be badasss
Ok, this is pretty breaking news. Apparently Apple’s iTunes has been blocked by “the great firewall of China” (awesome name btw), as a reaction to a pro-tibetan album that’s been getting really popular there. To be more exact The Art of Peace Foundation’s Songs for Tibet compilation, featuring tracks by Alanis Morissette, Sting, Moby and 17 more artists. The album was released as a download on the iTunes Store on August 5 – three days…
We’ve had a real indie soap-opera this weekend, with the whole Deerhunter/Atlas Sound records leakage. The whole event was categorized like a big ol’ publicity stunt by the media, fans and even labels, but Bradford (Atlas Sound) gives indications that that’s certainly not the case. Furthermore he posted a really lengthy apology down at his blog, where he explained the whole thing, said sorry to all the people that felt in any way offended by…
I don’t know what’s with bands these days releasing albums straight out of the blue, just around the time they have a boner. Maybe it’s a trend or something, frankly I don’t really care, and to be honest I like a good surprise now and then. A new Bloc Party album certainly makes a good one. The band just announced earlier today the release date and name of their new LP, that’s been in the…
Kings of Leon are really a great band live. They have that particular energy in their live sets, that adds a further dimension to the studio tracks, and make up a total different experience. It’s often said that good, genuine live performances are the mark of a excellent band, and I agree. Problem is, southerners Followill quartet are really pissed off on bootleggers who record their shows. Apparently, the band would really like to play…
Today, users of the popular virtual-mixtape compiler, Muxtape, were greeted with a not so fitting surprise. “Muxtape will be unavailable for a brief period while we sort out a problem with the RIAA.” Over at the Muxtape Tumblr, however, a post stated, “No artists or labels have complained. The site is not closed indefinitely. Stay tuned.” The website’s future is, thus, clearly unclear, moreover clouded. However I have faith the service will renew its fine…
The oh-so popular emo trend (or not so popular), has a lot to owe to the New Wave innovators, The Cure. Quite frankly, I can’t think of any greater influence these heart broken artists could have, than Robert Smith’s ansamble. As a big thank you, all the biggest emo stars are set to cover The Cure, in a short EP, craftily titled Hypnagogic States (gosh!). Of course, what’s emo without marketing, right? The artists won’t…
Today is a sad day for Wolfmother fans around the world. A few hours ago the Aussie three piece band just announced on their myspace blog, that Chris Ross (bass/keyboard) and Myles Heskett (drums) have departed Wolfmother, leaving guitarist/frontman Andrew Stockdale for the lonely wolf. Here’s how the post went on. Grammy Award winning rock band Wolfmother has announced the resignation of bass/keyboard player Chris Ross and drummer Myles Heskett effective immediately. Singer/guitarist Andrew Stockdale…
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