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King's Of Leon Confirm Fall Tour To Support 'Only By The Night'
Kings of Leon have confirmed their first North American tour in support of the band's new record, 'Only By The Night'. The album will be released on September 23, and the tour kicks off on street date with an exclusive club show at New York's Webster Hall. It will run through November, making a stop in Toronto on November 7 at the Kool Haus .
The first single from 'Only By The Night' is the explosive and memorable "Sex On Fire," which is available now as a digital download. After premiering earlier this month on MySpace and the official Kings Of Leon site, the single is receiving positive feedback. In an interview with NME, singer Caleb Follwill described the track by saying "There's an element of sex that's expected in our songs, so I tried to wrap it all up in one song." The video was recently shot in Los Angeles with renowned director Sophie Muller.
Starting September 1, the band will host a series of home movies that document the making of 'Only By The Night'. Every day leading up to the release date, a new home movie will be featured on kingsofleon.com and the band's MySpace page.
'Only By The Night' was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN, and was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King. It is a bold and expansive sonic statement that looks set to solidify Kings of Leon's position as one of the most important international acts of 2008 and beyond. It follows rapidly in the footsteps of the band's previous albums, "Youth And Young Manhood", "Aha Shake Heartbreak" and "Because Of The Times", all of which have quickly established them as one of the most prolific and acclaimed acts around.
Visit Kingsofleon.com for more information and tour dates, and check out the 'Only By The Night' teaser on the band's YouTube channel.
The first single from 'Only By The Night' is the explosive and memorable "Sex On Fire," which is available now as a digital download. After premiering earlier this month on MySpace and the official Kings Of Leon site, the single is receiving positive feedback. In an interview with NME, singer Caleb Follwill described the track by saying "There's an element of sex that's expected in our songs, so I tried to wrap it all up in one song." The video was recently shot in Los Angeles with renowned director Sophie Muller.
Starting September 1, the band will host a series of home movies that document the making of 'Only By The Night'. Every day leading up to the release date, a new home movie will be featured on kingsofleon.com and the band's MySpace page.
'Only By The Night' was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN, and was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King. It is a bold and expansive sonic statement that looks set to solidify Kings of Leon's position as one of the most important international acts of 2008 and beyond. It follows rapidly in the footsteps of the band's previous albums, "Youth And Young Manhood", "Aha Shake Heartbreak" and "Because Of The Times", all of which have quickly established them as one of the most prolific and acclaimed acts around.
Visit Kingsofleon.com for more information and tour dates, and check out the 'Only By The Night' teaser on the band's YouTube channel.
AC/DC Announce New Album 'Black Ice' To Be Released October 18
AC/DC will be releasing their long awaited studio album 'Black Ice' worldwide on Tuesday, October 21. 'Black Ice' is the first full-length studio album of all-new material from AC/DC since the release of 'Stiff Upper Lip' in 2000.
Produced by Brendan O'Brien at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, BC, 'Black Ice' premieres 15 new AC/DC compositions and performances including the album's first single, "Rock 'N' Roll Train", which will hit radio airwaves around the world on August 28 with a video debuting in September.
'No Bull: The Director's Cut,' a newly edited expanded DVD edition of AC/DC's historic performance at Madrid's Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas on July 10, 1996, will be released worldwide on September 9, 2008. 'No Bull: The Director's Cut' has been remixed in Dolby Digital Stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and includes the original concert showcasing more than two hours of music as well as bonus features.
AC/DC will embark on a major world tour, the group's first since 2001, beginning late October. Keep an eye on AC/DC's official site for more information.
Produced by Brendan O'Brien at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, BC, 'Black Ice' premieres 15 new AC/DC compositions and performances including the album's first single, "Rock 'N' Roll Train", which will hit radio airwaves around the world on August 28 with a video debuting in September.
'No Bull: The Director's Cut,' a newly edited expanded DVD edition of AC/DC's historic performance at Madrid's Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas on July 10, 1996, will be released worldwide on September 9, 2008. 'No Bull: The Director's Cut' has been remixed in Dolby Digital Stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and includes the original concert showcasing more than two hours of music as well as bonus features.
AC/DC will embark on a major world tour, the group's first since 2001, beginning late October. Keep an eye on AC/DC's official site for more information.
CCMA Nominations Announced, Congrats To Crystal Shawanda and Carrie Underwood
Nominations for the 2008 Canadian Country Music Awards are in! The award show is hosted by country artist Terri Clark , who is also up for Female Artist of the Year.
Crystal Shawanda, who released her debut album 'Dawn Of A New Day' in June 2008, is for Female Artist Of The Year and Single Of The Year for her single 'You Can Let Go'. Margaret Malandruccolo is up for Video Director Of The Year for her work on Crystal's video, and the CMT special 'Crystal: Living The Dream' is nominated for Country Music Program or Special Of The Year as well.
Carrie Underwood has also been recognized in the Top Selling Album category for her platinum selling album 'Carnival Ride'.
The awards ceremony will take place at MTS Centre in Winnipeg and air Monday September 8 at 8:00pm on CBC. For more information visit www.ccma.org.
Crystal Shawanda, who released her debut album 'Dawn Of A New Day' in June 2008, is for Female Artist Of The Year and Single Of The Year for her single 'You Can Let Go'. Margaret Malandruccolo is up for Video Director Of The Year for her work on Crystal's video, and the CMT special 'Crystal: Living The Dream' is nominated for Country Music Program or Special Of The Year as well.
Carrie Underwood has also been recognized in the Top Selling Album category for her platinum selling album 'Carnival Ride'.
The awards ceremony will take place at MTS Centre in Winnipeg and air Monday September 8 at 8:00pm on CBC. For more information visit www.ccma.org.
New Single From T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne, 'Thr33 Ringz' Album Coming Fall 2008
T-Pain, the self proclaimed ring leader, is ready to take the world for a ride. The artist, producer, collaborator and record breaking ringtone seller has already been on top of the charts this year with his work on tracks like Chris Brown's "Kiss Kiss" and Flo Rida's "Low". Now, he's taking the lead with "Can't Believe It" featuring Lil Wayne, the first single from his forthcoming album 'Thr33 Ringz.'
T-Pain gives a shout out to Toronto in "Can't Believe It", which is streaming now on his official site. A Casanova song, the track is about "getting a girl to ride with you," says T-Pain.
Other tracks to be included on the album are: "Freeze" featuring Chris Brown, an up-tempo jam that is destined to be the dance floor hit of the year; "Chopped & Screwed" featuring rapper Ludacris, a lyrically clever urban anthem; "Karaoke" featuring DJ Khaled, a personal and controversial declaration to the industry; and collaboration with Kanye West called "Therapy."
The video for "Can't Believe It" is premiering Monday August 25 on Yahoo! Music Canada. Head over to T-Pain's site to check out the track in the meantime.
T-Pain gives a shout out to Toronto in "Can't Believe It", which is streaming now on his official site. A Casanova song, the track is about "getting a girl to ride with you," says T-Pain.
Other tracks to be included on the album are: "Freeze" featuring Chris Brown, an up-tempo jam that is destined to be the dance floor hit of the year; "Chopped & Screwed" featuring rapper Ludacris, a lyrically clever urban anthem; "Karaoke" featuring DJ Khaled, a personal and controversial declaration to the industry; and collaboration with Kanye West called "Therapy."
The video for "Can't Believe It" is premiering Monday August 25 on Yahoo! Music Canada. Head over to T-Pain's site to check out the track in the meantime.
Crash Parallel Going On Tour With David Usher
After a busy summer of touring to support their debut album 'World We Know', Crash Parallel have just announced that they'll spending more time on the road this fall. This time, the Mississauga Ontario natives will be going across the country with none other than David Usher!
The first round of tour dates are:
Oct 7 - Peterborough, ON @ Showplace Theatre
Oct 11 - St. Lazare, QC @ Chez Maurize
Oct 12 - Quebec City, QC @ Cabaret du Capitole
Oct 16 - Trois Rivieres, QC @ Salle J. Antonio-Thompson
Oct 17 - Joliette, QC @ Cabaret Telus de la Salle Rolland-Brunelle
Oct 18 - Summerside, PEI @Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre
Oct 22 - Fredericton, NB @ Fredericton Playhouse
Oct 23 - Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
Crash Parallel's intimate rock, which has brought them comparisons to Coldplay, Counting Crows and The Fray, came into the spotlight with the release of 'World We Know' in May 2008. Keep your eyes peeled at their official site for more dates and information.
The first round of tour dates are:
Oct 7 - Peterborough, ON @ Showplace Theatre
Oct 11 - St. Lazare, QC @ Chez Maurize
Oct 12 - Quebec City, QC @ Cabaret du Capitole
Oct 16 - Trois Rivieres, QC @ Salle J. Antonio-Thompson
Oct 17 - Joliette, QC @ Cabaret Telus de la Salle Rolland-Brunelle
Oct 18 - Summerside, PEI @Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre
Oct 22 - Fredericton, NB @ Fredericton Playhouse
Oct 23 - Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
Crash Parallel's intimate rock, which has brought them comparisons to Coldplay, Counting Crows and The Fray, came into the spotlight with the release of 'World We Know' in May 2008. Keep your eyes peeled at their official site for more dates and information.
Stream A New Track From Franz Ferdinand!
You may remember Glasgow's Franz Ferdinand, whose eponymous 2004 debut brought us art-rock smash hits like "Take Me Out" with the sole intention of making people dance. After 2005's follow up album "You Could Have It So Much Better" and a slew of awards and festival performances, we've got another taste of what to look forward to!
Head over to the official Franz Ferdinand site to stream a new song, called "Lucid Dreams". Exclaim.ca describes the new track as "an energetic romp lifted by a tight disco groove and whipsmart lyricism, packaged into a sexed-up and stylish pop song." You can also keep up to date with what the band is up to by checking out their diary.
Head over to the official Franz Ferdinand site to stream a new song, called "Lucid Dreams". Exclaim.ca describes the new track as "an energetic romp lifted by a tight disco groove and whipsmart lyricism, packaged into a sexed-up and stylish pop song." You can also keep up to date with what the band is up to by checking out their diary.
New Kids On The Block 'Greatest Hits' Collection Available Now!
It's been 20 years since the summer of 1988, when Boston's New Kids On The Block tore up the charts with 8 consecutive top 10 hits, including "Please Don't Go Girl," "You Got It (The Right Stuff)," and "Step By Step." Now, for the first time in ten years, a newly-mastered 'Greatest Hits' collection is available.
With liner notes from Rolling Stone's David Wild, the new collection includes all of the biggest hits from New Kids On The Block plus rare bonus material and a new Mega Mix.
New Kids Donnie, Danny, Jordan, Jon, and Joe dedicate 'Greatest Hits' to their fans:
"Everything that has happened since has been beyond anything we could have imagined. The whole experience has surpassed all our dreams. It is because of all your love and support we have a second chance to jump on this wild ride again. This album is for you! We owe what we have accomplished to you and hope that this brings back memories and makes way for new ones. We thank you and celebrate you!"
Check out the tracklisting below, and visit Amazon.ca to grab a copy for yourself!
1. Step By Step
2. You Got It (The Right Stuff)
3. I'll Be Loving You (Forever)
4. Cover Girl
5. Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)
6. Please Don't Go Girl
7. Tonight
8. Valentine Girl
9. Let's Try It Again
10. Hangin' Tough
11. If You Go Away
12. Baby, I Believe In You
13. Games (The Kids Get Hard Mix)
14. My Favorite Girl
Bonus tracks:
15. The Right Combination (Seiko with Donnie Wahlberg)
16. Angel Of Love (Ana with Jordan Knight)
17. Stay The Same (by Joey McIntyre)
18. 2008 New Kids On The Block Mega Mix
With liner notes from Rolling Stone's David Wild, the new collection includes all of the biggest hits from New Kids On The Block plus rare bonus material and a new Mega Mix.
New Kids Donnie, Danny, Jordan, Jon, and Joe dedicate 'Greatest Hits' to their fans:
"Everything that has happened since has been beyond anything we could have imagined. The whole experience has surpassed all our dreams. It is because of all your love and support we have a second chance to jump on this wild ride again. This album is for you! We owe what we have accomplished to you and hope that this brings back memories and makes way for new ones. We thank you and celebrate you!"
Check out the tracklisting below, and visit Amazon.ca to grab a copy for yourself!
1. Step By Step
2. You Got It (The Right Stuff)
3. I'll Be Loving You (Forever)
4. Cover Girl
5. Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)
6. Please Don't Go Girl
7. Tonight
8. Valentine Girl
9. Let's Try It Again
10. Hangin' Tough
11. If You Go Away
12. Baby, I Believe In You
13. Games (The Kids Get Hard Mix)
14. My Favorite Girl
Bonus tracks:
15. The Right Combination (Seiko with Donnie Wahlberg)
16. Angel Of Love (Ana with Jordan Knight)
17. Stay The Same (by Joey McIntyre)
18. 2008 New Kids On The Block Mega Mix
Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks And Britney Spears Up For More VMAs; Vote For Best UK Video
After being in the first round of nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards, Chris Brown, Britney Spears and Jordin Sparks are up for more awards! Chosen by viewers in America, nominees for different categories are voted on each week at www.mtv.com.
Jordin Sparks is up for Best New Artist for her "No Air" video, while Chris Brown is nominated for Best Dancing In A Video thanks to his moves in "Forever". "Piece Of Me" lands Britney a second nomination, this time for Best Pop Video.
MTV also announced the nominees for Best UK Video, a category that Canadians are eligible to vote in as well! Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love" and The Ting Ting's "Shut Up And Let Me Go" are both in the running, so hurry over to the MTV UK site before Friday August 22 to cast your vote!
The awards show will air Sunday September 7 on MTV. For more information visit MTV.com.
Jordin Sparks is up for Best New Artist for her "No Air" video, while Chris Brown is nominated for Best Dancing In A Video thanks to his moves in "Forever". "Piece Of Me" lands Britney a second nomination, this time for Best Pop Video.
MTV also announced the nominees for Best UK Video, a category that Canadians are eligible to vote in as well! Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love" and The Ting Ting's "Shut Up And Let Me Go" are both in the running, so hurry over to the MTV UK site before Friday August 22 to cast your vote!
The awards show will air Sunday September 7 on MTV. For more information visit MTV.com.
Wednesday: Metro Station Perform, Boys Like Girls and Good Charlotte Drop by MOD
Get ready for a heat wave this Wednesday August 13, with an action packed edition of MuchOnDemand! Metro Station, Boys Like Girls and Good Charlotte are coming through Toronto for a sold out show on their "Soundtrack Of Your Summer" tour, and they'll be stopping by the MuchMusic headquarters for an episode of MOD.
Aside from a chat with Good Charlotte and Boys Like Girls, there will be a live performance from Metro Station, whose smash hit "Shake It" has been rising up the charts as fast as the thermometers this summer. Catch the whole thing LIVE Wednesday August 13 at 5:00PM EST. Check out the MuchMusic site for more information.
All three bands will also be hitting up the Metropolis in Montreal on August 14. For more information and tickets visit the official Soundtrack of Your Summer tour site.
If you can't make it to see Metro Station this time around, they'll be back soon with Simple Plan and Faber Drive. The dates are:
August 25: Centre George Vezina, Chicoutimi QC
August 26: Bell Centre, Montreal QC
August 28: Scotiabank Place, Ottawa ON
August 29: Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto ON
August 30: John Labatt Centre, London ON
September 3: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver BC
September 5: Rexall Place, Edmonton AB
September 6: Pengrowth Saddledom, Calgary AB
September 8: Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon SK
September 9: MTS Centre, Winnipeg MB
Learn more at their official site.
Aside from a chat with Good Charlotte and Boys Like Girls, there will be a live performance from Metro Station, whose smash hit "Shake It" has been rising up the charts as fast as the thermometers this summer. Catch the whole thing LIVE Wednesday August 13 at 5:00PM EST. Check out the MuchMusic site for more information.
All three bands will also be hitting up the Metropolis in Montreal on August 14. For more information and tickets visit the official Soundtrack of Your Summer tour site.
If you can't make it to see Metro Station this time around, they'll be back soon with Simple Plan and Faber Drive. The dates are:
August 25: Centre George Vezina, Chicoutimi QC
August 26: Bell Centre, Montreal QC
August 28: Scotiabank Place, Ottawa ON
August 29: Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto ON
August 30: John Labatt Centre, London ON
September 3: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver BC
September 5: Rexall Place, Edmonton AB
September 6: Pengrowth Saddledom, Calgary AB
September 8: Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon SK
September 9: MTS Centre, Winnipeg MB
Learn more at their official site.
Bob Dylan To Release 'Tell Tale Signs" October 7, 2008
Bob Dylan's 'Tell Tale Signs' - the 8th installment in the best-selling and critically lauded Bootleg Series which launched in 1991 - will be released on Tuesday, October 7. The double disc set includes 27 previously unreleased recordings and alternate versions from the recording sessions of some of Dylan's most acclaimed albums. A third 12-track disc is part of a limited-edition deluxe set in a hardcover slipcase with a book with photos of all of Dylan's singles. The 27-song version also will be issued in a limited-edition four-LP set.
Preorder information is available on www.bobdylan.com, which has just been relaunched as the ultimate platform for Bob Dylan fan interaction. The site encompasses music and images from every one of the artist's recordings, and enables fans to compare their personal journeys and geographies to that of Bob Dylan, who has traveled the world as a troubadour for more than 40 years. For a limited time, the site will also feature a free download of "Dreamin' Of You," one of 'Tell Tale Signs'' many previously unreleased gems. "Dreamin' Of You" is a fully-produced recording from Dylan's 1997 sessions with producer Daniel Lanois, which spawned 'Time Out Of Mind', the 1998 Grammy Award-winning Album Of The Year.
Previously unreleased songs on 'Tell Tale Signs' include "Red River Shore," "Dreamin' of You," and "Marchin' To The City" from the Time Out Of Mind sessions, plus "I Can't Escape From You," "Duncan & Brady," "Miss The Mississippi," and "32-20 Blues", Dylan's first ever release of a Robert Johnson song.
'Tell Tale Signs' also includes Bob Dylan recordings created for the motion picture soundtracks of 'Lucky You' ("Huck's Tune"), 'Gods & Generals' ("'Cross The Green Mountain") and 'North Country' (an alternate take of "Tell Ol' Bill").
Rounding out 'Tell Tale Signs' is a selection of outstanding live performances, including "Girl From The Greenbriar Shore" from 1991; and a consummate rendering of "High Water (for Charley Patton)" from Niagara in 2003.
Check out www.bobdylan.com for more information.
Official website: www.bobdylan.com
Preorder information is available on www.bobdylan.com, which has just been relaunched as the ultimate platform for Bob Dylan fan interaction. The site encompasses music and images from every one of the artist's recordings, and enables fans to compare their personal journeys and geographies to that of Bob Dylan, who has traveled the world as a troubadour for more than 40 years. For a limited time, the site will also feature a free download of "Dreamin' Of You," one of 'Tell Tale Signs'' many previously unreleased gems. "Dreamin' Of You" is a fully-produced recording from Dylan's 1997 sessions with producer Daniel Lanois, which spawned 'Time Out Of Mind', the 1998 Grammy Award-winning Album Of The Year.
Previously unreleased songs on 'Tell Tale Signs' include "Red River Shore," "Dreamin' of You," and "Marchin' To The City" from the Time Out Of Mind sessions, plus "I Can't Escape From You," "Duncan & Brady," "Miss The Mississippi," and "32-20 Blues", Dylan's first ever release of a Robert Johnson song.
'Tell Tale Signs' also includes Bob Dylan recordings created for the motion picture soundtracks of 'Lucky You' ("Huck's Tune"), 'Gods & Generals' ("'Cross The Green Mountain") and 'North Country' (an alternate take of "Tell Ol' Bill").
Rounding out 'Tell Tale Signs' is a selection of outstanding live performances, including "Girl From The Greenbriar Shore" from 1991; and a consummate rendering of "High Water (for Charley Patton)" from Niagara in 2003.
Check out www.bobdylan.com for more information.
Official website: www.bobdylan.com
Chris Brown cleans up at Teen Choice Awards '08
The Teen Choice Awards '08 swept the air waves last night! Congratulations to R&B music sensation Chris Brown who took home 5 of the most sought after surfboards of the night.
Choice Hook-Up
* Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, "No Air"
Choice Music: Male Artist
* Chris Brown
Choice Music: R&B Artist
* Chris Brown
Choice Music: R&B Track
* Chris Brown, "Forever"
Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track
* Lil Mama featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain, "Shawty Get Loose"
Official website: www.chrisbrownworld.com
Choice Hook-Up
* Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, "No Air"
Choice Music: Male Artist
* Chris Brown
Choice Music: R&B Artist
* Chris Brown
Choice Music: R&B Track
* Chris Brown, "Forever"
Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track
* Lil Mama featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain, "Shawty Get Loose"
Official website: www.chrisbrownworld.com
The Tings Tings AOL Sessions & Lollapalooza Live!
Head over to AOL to catch some exclusive live performances from British pop duo The Ting Tings. Katie White and Jules de Martino, known for their dance-inducing hits like "That's Not My Name" and "Shut Up And Let Me Go", recorded 5 live songs for AOL on their last visit to North America. There's also a Q&A entitled "How do two people make so much noise?". Check it out!
In case that's not enough of The Ting Tings for you, they're also playing Lollapalooza this Saturday August 1. For those who can't make it to Chicago, www.lollapalooza.com will be streaming the entire event... live! For the schedule and more information, visit the site www.lollapalooza.com.
Official website: www.thetingtings.com
In case that's not enough of The Ting Tings for you, they're also playing Lollapalooza this Saturday August 1. For those who can't make it to Chicago, www.lollapalooza.com will be streaming the entire event... live! For the schedule and more information, visit the site www.lollapalooza.com.
Official website: www.thetingtings.com
Alicia Keys Teams Up With Jack White For New James Bond Theme
Sony Pictures has just announced that the much anticipated theme to 'Quantum of Solace', the forthcoming James Bond flick, has been recorded by Alicia Keys and White Stripes front man Jack White.
The theme song, entitled "Another Way To Die", was written and produced by Grammy-award winning Jack White, who also plays drums on the track. The duet with multiplatinum recording artist Alicia Keys marks a first in Bond soundtrack history. Previous themes have been sung by hitmakers such as Carly Simon, Tina Turner, and Chris Cornell.
"We are delighted and pleased to have two such exciting artists as Jack and Alicia, who were inspired by our film to join together their extraordinary talents in creating a unique sound for Quantum of Solace" said the movie's producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The soundtrack will be released Tuesday October 28, 2008, while the film hits theatres Friday November 7.
Recording the theme song was an exciting project for Keys, who released her third studio album 'As I Am' in November 2007, which has sold over 5 million copies world wide. "This was such an incredible process for me!" She said. "Rockin with Jack White is something that has absolutely been an unforgettable experience! Mixing rock and soul for the new bond movie theme gives it a mysterious unexpected strong and sexy vibe that I love. I'm glad to be a part of such a legacy."
Official website: aliciakeys.com
The theme song, entitled "Another Way To Die", was written and produced by Grammy-award winning Jack White, who also plays drums on the track. The duet with multiplatinum recording artist Alicia Keys marks a first in Bond soundtrack history. Previous themes have been sung by hitmakers such as Carly Simon, Tina Turner, and Chris Cornell.
"We are delighted and pleased to have two such exciting artists as Jack and Alicia, who were inspired by our film to join together their extraordinary talents in creating a unique sound for Quantum of Solace" said the movie's producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The soundtrack will be released Tuesday October 28, 2008, while the film hits theatres Friday November 7.
Recording the theme song was an exciting project for Keys, who released her third studio album 'As I Am' in November 2007, which has sold over 5 million copies world wide. "This was such an incredible process for me!" She said. "Rockin with Jack White is something that has absolutely been an unforgettable experience! Mixing rock and soul for the new bond movie theme gives it a mysterious unexpected strong and sexy vibe that I love. I'm glad to be a part of such a legacy."
Official website: aliciakeys.com
Nominations Are In For Best Male And Female Video At The MTV Video Music Awards!
MTV is letting our neighbours to the south decide who the nominees are for this year's Video Music Awards. The first round of voting determined who will compete for Best Male and Best Female Video, and they didn't let us down!
For Best Male Video, the one and only Chris Brown, who dazzled us with his dance moves at last years awards ceremony, earned a nomination for "With You". Also in this category is two time VMA winner Usher, with a nomination for his sexy chart topper "Love in This Club".
Britney Spears and Jordin Sparks will go head to head as part of the Best Female Video category. Britney, who is nominated for her "Piece Of Me" video received her first nomination in 1998, while Jordin's nomination for "No Air" is her first at the VMAs.
Congrats to the first round of nominees! Currently, voting is underway to chose the nominees for Best Pop Video and Best Hip Hop Video. The awards show will air Sunday September 7 on MTV. For more information visit MTV.com.
For Best Male Video, the one and only Chris Brown, who dazzled us with his dance moves at last years awards ceremony, earned a nomination for "With You". Also in this category is two time VMA winner Usher, with a nomination for his sexy chart topper "Love in This Club".
Britney Spears and Jordin Sparks will go head to head as part of the Best Female Video category. Britney, who is nominated for her "Piece Of Me" video received her first nomination in 1998, while Jordin's nomination for "No Air" is her first at the VMAs.
Congrats to the first round of nominees! Currently, voting is underway to chose the nominees for Best Pop Video and Best Hip Hop Video. The awards show will air Sunday September 7 on MTV. For more information visit MTV.com.
P!nk Returns With New Single, Annouces New Album
Grammy winning, platinum-selling singer P!nk, will soon return to radio airwaves with her newest single, "So What." The anthemic song is the lead single from her fifth and still untitled album, coming Tuesday October 27. "So What" will hit the airwaves in early August and will be available for sale online in mid-August.
"So What" was co-written by P!nk and produced by Max Martin, who successfully collaborated with her on her #1 hits, "Who Knew" and "U + Ur Hand." Meyers is also set to direct the video for "So What." P!nk previously worked with him on the videos for "U + Ur Hand" and "Stupid Girls," which earned an MTV Video Music Award for "Best Pop Video."
Since her debut in 2000, P!nk (who's real name is Alecia Moore) has been widely hailed as a fearlessly talented singer/songwriter, and the Pennsylvania native's genre-defying creative risk-taking has propelled her to global stardom. To date, she has sold 22 million albums worldwide.
Official website: www.click2music.ca/gopink
"So What" was co-written by P!nk and produced by Max Martin, who successfully collaborated with her on her #1 hits, "Who Knew" and "U + Ur Hand." Meyers is also set to direct the video for "So What." P!nk previously worked with him on the videos for "U + Ur Hand" and "Stupid Girls," which earned an MTV Video Music Award for "Best Pop Video."
Since her debut in 2000, P!nk (who's real name is Alecia Moore) has been widely hailed as a fearlessly talented singer/songwriter, and the Pennsylvania native's genre-defying creative risk-taking has propelled her to global stardom. To date, she has sold 22 million albums worldwide.
Official website: www.click2music.ca/gopink
Sloan Live @ Orange Lounge on InMusic.ca Now!
To mark the release of their new album, 'Parallel Play', veteran Canadian rockers Sloan performed in Toronto as part of Live @ Orange from Tattoo Rock Parlour, presented by inMusic.ca.
Originally taped in front of a live audience, the performance is now available online. Check out inMusic.ca for 6 live songs, including the new single "Believe In Me".
Click here for more information on Sloan, including the official "Believe In Me" video and how to purchase 'Parallel Play'.
Official website: vikrecordings.com/sloan
Originally taped in front of a live audience, the performance is now available online. Check out inMusic.ca for 6 live songs, including the new single "Believe In Me".
Click here for more information on Sloan, including the official "Believe In Me" video and how to purchase 'Parallel Play'.
Official website: vikrecordings.com/sloan
Justin Timberlake Nominated For Two Emmy Awards, And More!
Justin Timberlake's 'FutureSex/LoveShow', the HBO broadcast of his 2007 world tour in support of his album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds', has earned him two Emmy Nominations! The show was nominated for Outstanding Picture Editing as well as Outstanding Technical Direction. Congratulations to Justin and the entire 'FutureSex/LoveShow' tour! The Emmy Awards will air Sunday, September 21 on ABC. FutureSex/LoveShow is available on DVD. Get it Here! For more information and a full list of nominees, visit http://www.emmys.tv/
It has also been announced that Justin will perform at this year's 5th anniversary 'Fashion Rocks' - the event where music meets fashion! The show airs Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 9:00pm EST on CBS. Proceeds from the event will benefit Stand Up To Cancer. For more information, visit fashionrockslive.com.
Official website: justintimberlake.com
It has also been announced that Justin will perform at this year's 5th anniversary 'Fashion Rocks' - the event where music meets fashion! The show airs Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 9:00pm EST on CBS. Proceeds from the event will benefit Stand Up To Cancer. For more information, visit fashionrockslive.com.
Official website: justintimberlake.com
The Black Kids 'Partie Traumatic' Available Now!
Somewhere between touring incessantly and impressing everyone from David Letterman to Rolling Stone, the Black Kids managed to fit in some time to launch their debut full length, 'Partie Traumatic,' out today.
Produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, 'Partie Traumatic' is a collection of ten intelligent and energetic pop songs that Spin.com says "is sure to leave fingerprints on the repeat button across the indie-rock realm."
"Black Kids make catchy, tightly executed songs that put a memorable stamp on pop's classic themes," said Pitchfork. With comparisons to The Cure and Belle and Sebastian, The Black Kids wasted no time proving their effective mix of new wave meets modern pop. They got their start in 2007, when they launched a free EP through MySpace, entitled "Wizard of Ahhhs". The buzz quickly spiraled the group of siblings and friends from the online world to the stages of Coachella and BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. Their single, 'I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You" debuted at #11 in the UK, and is gaining traction in Canada now.
The rising indie pop stars and starlets will be hitting up select cities in Canada in support of the release. Check out the dates below, and don't forget to catch them on "Late Show With David Letterman" (July 24), "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (July 30) and KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" (July 28).
Dates:
MONTREAL, QC: Cabaret Music Hall, Oct 4
TORONTO, ON: Mod Club, Oct 5
VANCOUVER, BC: Richards on Richards, Oct 11
Produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, 'Partie Traumatic' is a collection of ten intelligent and energetic pop songs that Spin.com says "is sure to leave fingerprints on the repeat button across the indie-rock realm."
"Black Kids make catchy, tightly executed songs that put a memorable stamp on pop's classic themes," said Pitchfork. With comparisons to The Cure and Belle and Sebastian, The Black Kids wasted no time proving their effective mix of new wave meets modern pop. They got their start in 2007, when they launched a free EP through MySpace, entitled "Wizard of Ahhhs". The buzz quickly spiraled the group of siblings and friends from the online world to the stages of Coachella and BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. Their single, 'I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You" debuted at #11 in the UK, and is gaining traction in Canada now.
The rising indie pop stars and starlets will be hitting up select cities in Canada in support of the release. Check out the dates below, and don't forget to catch them on "Late Show With David Letterman" (July 24), "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (July 30) and KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" (July 28).
Dates:
MONTREAL, QC: Cabaret Music Hall, Oct 4
TORONTO, ON: Mod Club, Oct 5
VANCOUVER, BC: Richards on Richards, Oct 11
Ben Folds Set To Release 'Way To Normal' on September 30, 2008
A release date of Tuesday September 30, 2008 has been set for the release of 'Way To Normal', the new album from Ben Folds. Produced by Dennis Herring (Elvis Costello, Modest Mouse, The Hives), 'Way To Normal' will be Folds' third solo effort since the break up of the Ben Folds Five in 2000.
Ben Folds, known for the last 15 years by his piano-pounding pandemonium and irony-laced lyrics, is joined on 'Way to Normal' by long-time bassist Jared Reynolds and drummer Sam Smith. Indie pop heroine Regina Spektor also lends her voice to the album's first single, "You Don't Know Me". "We were just having a good time," Folds says about making the album. "This was the most fun I've ever had recording."
Folds has been performing at a number of summer festivals lately, including Bonnaroo in Tennessee, where he premiered the new songs "Free Coffee", "Errant Dog" and "Hiroshima". "The songs have been getting a great reaction," Folds says. "It makes me look forward to having a new album out there because it's been a while. This feels like a really free period in my life and I'm really enjoying it."
He recently down with Paste Magazine to talk about touring and the new album. You can check out the interview here.
Official website: www.benfolds.com
Ben Folds, known for the last 15 years by his piano-pounding pandemonium and irony-laced lyrics, is joined on 'Way to Normal' by long-time bassist Jared Reynolds and drummer Sam Smith. Indie pop heroine Regina Spektor also lends her voice to the album's first single, "You Don't Know Me". "We were just having a good time," Folds says about making the album. "This was the most fun I've ever had recording."
Folds has been performing at a number of summer festivals lately, including Bonnaroo in Tennessee, where he premiered the new songs "Free Coffee", "Errant Dog" and "Hiroshima". "The songs have been getting a great reaction," Folds says. "It makes me look forward to having a new album out there because it's been a while. This feels like a really free period in my life and I'm really enjoying it."
He recently down with Paste Magazine to talk about touring and the new album. You can check out the interview here.
Official website: www.benfolds.com
Watch Garou's Interview And Performance On EZRock 97.3
Award-winning French singer Garou recently sat down with Stu Jeffries at Toronto's EZRock 97.3 for an interview and acoustic performance. He tells us the truth about Garou, and about the choice to make his first English Album, 'Piece Of My Soul'.
Click here to check out the interview and acoustic versions of "Stand Up", "Take A Piece Of My Soul", and "Heaven's Table".
With his French language albums, Garou has sold over 5 million records worldwide. Now, he is proving himself to English Canada with "Piece of My Soul", which entered the Canadian album sales charts at #2.
Official Site: http://www.garouland.com
Click here to check out the interview and acoustic versions of "Stand Up", "Take A Piece Of My Soul", and "Heaven's Table".
With his French language albums, Garou has sold over 5 million records worldwide. Now, he is proving himself to English Canada with "Piece of My Soul", which entered the Canadian album sales charts at #2.
Official Site: http://www.garouland.com
