Probably there are not many people who can say that they did not watch at least a music video on youtube. There are people who do not buy albums they like because they can just listen to the tracks on youtube and there is no problem. A group of music publishing companies said Monday it is joining a copyright infringement lawsuit against Google Inc.’s video-sharing site YouTube. So they are not happy with it for…
The Sri Lankan originated artists [tag]M.I.A.[/tag] has released her newest video, “Jimmy”, the second one from her second album, “Kala”. The single itself will be released on August 13, after it made its debut in Japan, in early July. “Jimmy” is a remixed cover of the hit Bollywood ’80s sensation “Jimmy Jimmy Aaja”, sung by the classic hindi pop singer Parvati Khan, as part of the “Disco Dancer” soundtrack. The video itself, features M.I.A. dancing…
Artist name: Architecture in Helsinki Album name: Places Like This Label: Polyvynil Records Gender: Indie/Pop Release date: August 13, 2007 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: http://www.architectureinhelsinki.com/ Your favorite Aussie six-piece, [tag]Architecture in Helsinki[/tag], is back with their newest effort “Places Like This”. Three is the magic number, and although they’ve received some nice positive critical reviews for their last two records, I think “Places Like This” may just be the thing they needed to launch them on…
[tag]System Of A Down[/tag] frontman Serj Tankian, today (August 7), has launched his first ever single and likewise video in his solo career, namely the controversial track “The Unthinking Majority”. The single is off Serj’s debut album “Elect the Dead”, due on October 23 and is meant to be an eye opener to the American audience, with lyrics contesting the current administration and war in Iraq ( “I believe that you’re wrong/Insinuating that they hold…
Impossible is nothing some might say, including English indie quartet from [tag]Good Shoes[/tag], that have just put one of their track, “Impossible”, out for free download on their label’s website. The track’s off their well received debut LP “Think Before You Speak” and covers influences from [tag]The Cure[/tag] to [tag]Franz Ferdinand[/tag].The band’s trademark double guitar riffs and melancholic vocals from behalf frontman Rhys Jones are all present and make a sweet listen. [display_podcast]
One of the most famous and popular electro group, the French duo Daft Punk, has recently launched a video shooting campaign, in which you’ll have to grab your video gear and film as clearly and best as you can on one of the band’s live shows. Fresh after a dazzling performance at this weekend’s Lollapalooza Festival, Daft Punk is nearly finishegd with their current tour with only two dates left, with the last venue (…
Another busy week here at ZMEmusic, with some hot new releases from aspiring young artists and ‘veteran’ ones alike. Standing out, this week, has got to be [tag]Architecture In Helsinki[/tag] new record “Places Like This”, from the few tracks i had the chance to sample, I can say it sounds great and may just be their best effort yet. A great album, as well, is [tag]The Coral[/tag]’s fifth installment “Roots and Echoes”, which i recommend…
Psych folk poet and singer [tag]Devendra Banhart[/tag], has just posted his newest video, on his likewise new website, called ‘Seahorse’, from his upcoming ‘Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon’ LP (September 25). The video is quite long, about 8 minutes, so it might bore some of you, but It wasn’t the case with me, had loads of fun with it. The track’s actually segmented into 2 parts, the first part is a more soft and gentile…
VICE Records, Atlanta indie quartet [tag]Black Lips[/tag]’s label, has just put their newest single ‘Cold Hands’ out for free download. I just love their some what southern vibe and stoner like sound, I gotta tell you this guys seem to get better and better every day. Did i mention they make the wickedest videos? Their upcoming album “Good Bad Not Evil” is set to be released on September 11, so don’t forget(like we’ll let you)…
[tag]Yeah Yeah Yeahs[/tag] first lady Karen O, by her full name Karen Orzolek, has been recently interviewed by the Daily Press. The interview makes a awesome read, with info on regarding YYYs latest EP “Is Is” and tours, in-band disputes and Karen O’s … Playboy posing invitation. Daily Press: Are you guys working on any new songs right now? Karen O: Working here and there, without much pressure on myself. I think Nick and Brian…
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