Last week we were all syked, when [tag]Weezer[/tag] finally revealed some details regarding their sixth studio effort, announce a definite release date for April 22. Now, the band’s bassist Scott Shriner, broke a bit of tension by responding to a few albumsix related questions and announcing the record’s official name: “Tout Ensamble.” Which, from my limited knowledge, I believe is French for “all in all'” or something like that, if any one’s got a better…
A few weeks ago Vegas native [tag]The Killers[/tag] revealed their latest single, in the form of Joy Division cover, titled “Shadowplay.” Since then their efforts have been dismissed as very poor, not nearly enough delivering to the expectations that came with such a ambitious cover. Today, the video for Shadowplay premiered over at Spinner, featuring Brandon Flowers and company interwoven with scene’s from the recent critical acclaimed Ian Curtis biopic, Control.
Artist name: Daft Punk Album name: Alive 2007 Label: Virgin Gender: House Release date: November 20, 2007 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: http://www.daftpunk.com/ Without a doubt, the eccentric electro duo, [tag]Daft Punk[/tag] can be considered true pioneers and house music forefathers, gaining worldwide notoriety thanks to their provocative blend of progressive house, funk, electro, techno, and hip-hop styled breakbeat. Although Daft Punk is one of the best things to come out of a studio, they’re also a…
[tag]Nine Inch Nails[/tag] fans, around the world, were exited about the release of the 1337 R3M1X album of Year Zero, titled Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D, however those whom actually like to contribute with material and remixes of the band’s tracks were terribly disappointed when the album’s accompanying website, remixes.nin.com, wasn’t launched. Apparently Doug Morris and Universal Records doesn’t want the website released, designed as a hub for submission and discussion of fan remixes, as they don’t want be…
[tag]Led Zeppelin[/tag] fans around the world were ravished, when the band announced they had to postpone their long awaited reunion gig, due to Jimmy Page’s broken left small finger. Hotel reservations, plane tickets and other were lost, but now fans have a new reason to rejoice: Led will play one of their old songs that hadn’t been played live before, ever! When talking about the band’s pre-reunion show rehearsals, guitarist Jimmy Page said they’ve been…
Sometime earlier this morning, the zoological quartet of [tag]Animal Collective[/tag], stopped by BBC Radio 1’s Rob Da Bank show and were gracious enough to play a few songs live for the show. Not only that, but they played a two new songs as well! Besides the fan favorite “Doggy” from Campire Songs and the psychedelic “Hey Light,” from Here Comes The Indian, the band also premiered two never before heard tracks as well. These are…
This week sees the most appreciated DJ duo [tag]Daft Punk[/tag] release their second live album “Alive 2007,” recorded during their set in Bercy, Paris. Skid Row fans will probably rejoice, as it’s former frontman Sebastian Bach releases his latest solo record “Angel Down”; so far previewers say “the metal album of the year, if not the 21st Century so far.” This should be interesting. One of my favorite albums of the year, “Year Zero” by…
He may not have won American Idol but with his band Daughtry earned high enough honors at the American Music Awards on Sunday to share the spotlight with Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake. He won just fourth-place during the fifth season of American Idol. Underwood, who did win “Idol,” matched her three wins at the Country Music Association Awards this month with three trophies Sunday: favorite female country artist, favorite country album for “Some Hearts”…
There is no way you can go and sing against Aretha Franklin. Going against the undisputed Queen of Soul would be suicide. Mister T would pity you. But since you can not defeat her it would good to join her. Franklin demonstrates her ability to belt it out with the best of them on “Jewels in the Crown,” a collection of 16 mostly old duets with such artists as Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston and…
In late September the rock ‘n’ stage was pleasantly surprised when, one of the most popular rock bands of the 80’s, [tag]Van Halen[/tag] announced they would reform under the firm lead of David Lee Roth and start a world tour. Thus Roth, Eddie and Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen’s teenage son Wolfgang on bass, kicked off Sept. 27 in Charlotte, N.C., with 40 dates in place. Although a lot of skepticism was…
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