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New Beck Video - Cellphone's Dead
What's that, you want another Beck video? Ok here you go. This one though is made by acclaimed director Michel Gondry.
John Scofield Joins Martin Medeski & Wood On New Release
Considered one of the “big three” current jazz guitarists, along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell, John Scofield has played and recorded with the likes of Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Charles Mingus, Mile Davis and more. A master of Jazz improvisation with a sound that blends post-bop, soul jazz, funk and blues styles, it only seemed fitting that he would team up with groove-based jazz group, Medeski Martin & Wood on 1997’s ‘A Go Go.’ Returning to play with the trio after 9 years,...
Gnarls Barkley's 'Gone Daddy Gone' Video
Directed by Chris Milk, behold the latest Gnarls Barkley video for new single, "Gone Daddy Gone." And of course, once again they are in costume. Hopefully this doesn't give RAID any ideas for their next commercial.
Natalie Walker Set To Play At Joe's Pub (NYC)
Born and raised in Indiana, vocalist Natalie Walker has come a long way from her roots, to find her way home. With musical influences ranging from Goldfrapp to Lauryn Hill, Beth Orton to Sade, Natalie has finally created a place where both music and life intersect, "Creating music is my outlet," she says , "I was born to sing. When I don't, I feel empty. When I do, I feel fulfilled. Its that simple." "Urban Angel", her solo album debut, co-written by Natalie and two-man production team...
Zion I and The Grouch Announce Extensive Tour
Coming together to produce an album that "satiates a lot of auditory cravings," (URB) Bay Area act Zion I and Living Legend’s front-man The Grouch are set to go on an extensive North American tour in support of their forthcoming album, 'Heros In The City Of Dope.' Beginning in early October, the tour sees the group visiting states not always touched upon, such as Montana and Arizona, as they span both the US and Canada. TOUR DATES On tour with Crown City Rockers & Visionaries,...
New Jamiroquai Video and Song
As posted in our forums here , thanks Deesha, a new Jamiroquai song and video titled "Runaway" has surfaced, from the forthcoming 'High Times: Singles 1992 - 2006.'
Scissor Sisters Live On Conan
If only Conan would have joined them on stage while they were performing their latest single, "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"
Win A Date With Lily Allen
No this isn't a spin-off of the documentary, 'My Date With Drew,' or the movie 'Win A Date With Tad Hamilton,' but apparently for 2,100 pounds (about 3,900 US Dollars), you can win a date with Ms. Lily Allen. Taking part in DatingDirect.com's fourth annual Celebrity Dream Date charity auction, Lily Allen has auctioned herself off, with so far the highest bid being in excess of 2,100 pounds. And if you do happen to be the highest bidder, well she is into "Designing trainers, writing music,...
John Legend Announces US Fall Tour Dates
On October 24th, Grammy Award winning John Legend will deliver his sophomore release, 'Once Again.' In speaking about his forthcoming album on his website , he noted, "I worked with a great list of producers and co-writers, including Kanye West, Will.I.Am, Raphael Saadiq, Craig Street, Sa-Ra, Eric Hudson, Devo Springsteen, Dave Tozer and Avenue...I also had a special guest appearance from Mary J. Blige..I'm really proud of what we did....
First Two Knife Records Sees US Release
By now, die hard fans have probably already heard, and knew about, The Knife's first two records, despite having to pay import prices. However for those of you who have recently been introduced to the band with their third release, 'Silent Shout,' Mute North America is set to release on October 31st the first two albums, 'The Knife' (2001) and 'Deep Cuts' (2003), the latter which won the duo a Swedish Grammy for "Pop Group of the Year." This comes just one day before The Knife debuts their...








