"KT Tunstall: Live from the Artists Den"
Jan 10, 2008
KT Tunstall will be featured in a special sneak preview premiere on Ovation TV of "Live from the Artists Den," the innovative new weekly music series featuring acclaimed artists performing in extraordinary settings, Sunday, January 13 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT).
The episode was filmed at a private Artists Den concert July 9, 2007 at the fully restored, early 20th Century Prince George Ballroom in Manhattan. KT Tunstall performed under the sculpted, neo-Renaissance ceiling with a five-piece band, where she revisited hits such as "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See" from Eye to the Telescope, while also giving fans an early look at songs from Drastic Fantastic.
After the special sneak preview of "KT Tunstall: Live from the Artists Den" on January 13, an encore presentation of the episode on Thursday, January 17 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) will launch the series in its regular weekly time period.
KT Tunstall - Live from Soho! Apple Store Performance
Jan 10, 2008
KT will be performing a stripped down set live at the Apple Store in Soho, located at 103 Prince Street in New York on Sunday January 13, at 3 PM.
Fans will be admitted on a first come, first served basis so get there early to guarantee your admission.
This show will be recorded and sold exclusively at iTunes at a later date!
GET ON THE BUS WITH THE LOVE REVOLUTION TOUR
Dec 17, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LENNY KRAVITZ LAUNCHES
"GET ON THE BUS WITH THE LOVE REVOLUTION TOUR"
Exclusive Club 'Love Revolution' Tour Dates Announced With Tickets To Go On Sale This Saturday, December 15th
Lenny Kravitz' 8th Studio Album, "It Is Time For A Love Revolution" Available Worldwide on February 5th!
LOS ANGELES, CA (December 14, 2007) — Globally recognized and acclaimed rock musician Lenny Kravitz has announced tour dates for his "Get on the Bus with the Love Revolution" club tour. The outing will include 9 select markets with tickets beginning to go on sale Saturday, December 15th (see on-sale dates and tour markets below).
Lenny Kravitz joined forces with MySpace to launch the tour via an exclusive contest with the world's most popular social network. From November 14th through November 20th, the MySpace community was offered a chance to enter and win the opportunity to travel on a Kravitz-designed custom ‘Love Revolution' tour bus and become part of the artist's tour family on the road with full backstage access to the live concert event. The lucky winners and their guests were selected to join Lenny on the road and will participate in a photo shoot that scheduled to appear in the February issue of YRB with Lenny on the cover.
The "Get on the Bus with the Love Revolution" Tour is happening in conjunction with the release of Lenny Kravitz's 8th studio album, It Is Time For A Love Revolution. Featuring 14 new songs, including the singles "Bring It On" and "I'll Be Waiting", the album is the artist's first new release in over three years. As the title indicates, the album is a thunderous rock 'n roll call-to-arms featuring Kravitz singing songs of a love revolution backed by a powerful blend of soul, funk, and jazz grooves and the undeniable, anthemic lyricism that's been his trademark from day one.
The tour currently has nine scheduled stops in the U.S. and will run from January 17th to February 1st. The tour will be hitting cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia and New York. Before the tour kicks off, Kravitz will help bring in 2008 with an exciting live performance from Times Square during NBC's world famous New Years Eve with Carson Daly. Kravitz also plans to kick off his two-year worldwide tour after the album is released on February 5th.
Tour dates for the "Get On The Bus With The Love Revolution Tour" are as follows:
DATE - CITY - VENUE - ONSALE
January 17th - Santa Monica, CA - Santa Monica Civic - 12/15
January 19th - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield - 12/15
January 22nd - Denver, CO - Paramount Theater - 12/15
January 24th - Minneapolis, MN - Myth - 12/14
January 26th - Chicago, IL - Riviera - 12/21
January 27th - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore - 12/15
January 29th - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory - 12/15
January 31st - Boston, MA - The Orpheum - 12/15
February 1st - New York City - Hammerstein Ballroom - 12/15
For more information on the exclusive "Get on the Bus with the Love Revolution Tour" go to lennykravitzloverevolution.com
NEW ALBUM FROM LENNY KRAVITZ COMING IN 2008!
Sep 05, 2007
LENNY KRAVITZ says that IT IS TIME FOR A LOVE REVOLUTION and he is launching a musical movement to do just that, bringing all of his most impressive powers out to the street, on behalf of our collective survival. His call to action is a universal blend of rocking soul, funk, and jazz grooves, with the inspiring and undeniable anthemic lyricism that's been his trademark from day one.
LENNY KRAVITZ TO PERFORM ON "NBC’S NEW YEARS EVE WITH CARSON DALY"
Sep 05, 2007
KRAVITZ WILL PERFORM LIVE FROM TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK CITY!
BURBANK -September 5, 2007 -Lenny Kravitz, one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, will help bring in 2008 with an exciting live performance from Times Square. Kravitz will perform two songs during "NBC’s New Years Eve with Carson Daly".
The special, which premiered in 2004, will air live on Monday, December 31 at 11:35 p.m. (ET), and promises to give the viewer the experience of being in the middle of the world’s most famous New Years Eve destination, Times Square. As in years past, "NBC’s New Years Eve with Carson Daly" will again showcase the biggest names in music. Kravitz’s early confirmation keeps the impressive tradition of great performances by successful artists intact.
Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race and class into an 18-year musical career, one which revels in the rich influences of '60s and '70s soul, rock and funk. Kravitz’s multiple talents as a writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist have resonated through seven studio albums into a timeless catalog, all of which have been certified either multi-platinum, platinum or gold. From 1999 to 2002, he won four consecutive Grammy Awards, setting a record for the most wins in the "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance". Kravitz has a new album set for release in February 2008.
"Times Square on New Years Eve is the biggest party in the world," stated Carson Daly. "Adding a live performance by Lenny Kravitz takes this show to another level. Putting these two elements together will bring a great rock-n-roll feel to our show."
In 2006 more than 7.5 million viewers tuned in to watch "NBC's New Years Eve with Carson Daly." It was the highest rated NBC New Year's Eve special in five years. "NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly" is executive-produced by Daly ("Last Call with Carson Daly") and David Friedman ("Last Call with Carson Daly") through Universal Media Studios. Guy Oseary ("Last Call with Carson Daly") also serves as co-executive producer of the special.
VMA Award Nominations Announced!
Aug 08, 2007
2007 Music MTV Music Awards have been announced. Congratulations to Lily Allen for her nomination of Best New Artist and MIMS for Monster Single of the Year! The VMAs are live from Las Vegas Sunday September 9th at 9pm. For more info click HERE
A Fine Frenzy is VH1's Latest "You Oughta Know" Artist!
Jul 03, 2007
You Oughta Know…A Fine Frenzy
Moody ballads from a flame-haired fantasy lover. Get more on this artist on the rise at VH1.com's You Oughta Know section. Music videos, photos, tour dates and more!
http://www.vh1.com/artists/you_oughta_know
There's Tons Of Music Out There. You Oughta Know helps you sort through the latest offerings real quick - a story, a song, and you're in. Take a sec and get acquainted with these essential new artists.
Get Great Seats for the 2007 Family Values Tour via the Family Values Ticket Pre-Sale!
May 29, 2007
The much anticipated FAMILY VALUES TOUR returns in 2007, co-headlined by KORN and EVANESCENCE and featuring Atreyu, Flyleaf, Hellyeah, Trivium, and more!
The BEST way to get the BEST seats is directly from the Family Values Online Pre-Sale.
Pre-sales for many shows begin at Noon local time (time zone of the venue) on Wednesday, May 30th and end Friday, June 1st at 4 p.m. EST (if tickets last that long). Click here to get the best seats!
New AFF MySpace Group. Join now!
May 22, 2007
Click here to join the new MySpace group dedicated to A Fine Frenzy.
See the new video at VH1.com!
May 10, 2007
Joss' new video for "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now featuring Common" is live on VH1.com. Click here to watch it now!
JOSS STONE GOES GOLD AND (RED)
May 07, 2007
For Immediate Release
NEW ALBUM — INTRODUCING JOSS STONE — CERTIFIED GOLD BY THE R.I.A.A.
STONE TEAMS WITH RAPPER COMMON AND BONO'S (RED) INITIATIVE FOR NEW VIDEO, AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES JUNE 6
May 3, 2007 — Hollywood, CA — The success story around Joss Stone continues to grow this week with the British soul singer and songwriter's new album — Introducing Joss Stone — being certified gold by the R.I.A.A. with half a million copies sold in the U.S.
The album, which was released by Virgin Records on March 20th, jumped from #25 to #16 on Billboard's Top 200 album chart this week, and is the only album in the Top 20 to enjoy a sales increase. The jump comes on the heels of Stone's television appearances on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, where she performed the album's lead-off single "Tell Me 'Bout It," and the top-rated Dancing With the Stars, where she performed the single and "Super Duper Love" from her 2003 debut The Soul Sessions. In past weeks, Stone has also appeared on The Today Show, The Late Show With David Letterman, The Early Show's Second Cup Cafe, Tavis Smiley, and as the lead guest on The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson. She will be a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on May 15th and Live with Regis and Kelly on June 15th.
Stone is currently gearing up for the video launch of her second single off Introducing, entitled "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now," which features rapper Common and which is currently a single at Urban AC radio. USA Today has chosen the track as its "Pick of the Week," stating: "Stone is no longer a curiosity as the young Brit teen with the big voice and vintage R&B leanings. The grown-up Stone is a full-fledged soul belter, the kind they don't make much anymore. This passionate mid-tempo ballad shows that she's just beginning to reveal the true depths of her talent."
For the video, which was directed by Sanaa Hamri (Prince, Mariah Carey), Stone — a longtime supporter of relief causes in Africa — has teamed up with Bono's (RED) initiative, becoming the first artist to contribute 100% of her share of the proceeds from each copy of a video sold on iTunes to the Global Fund. The money (RED) raises for the Global Fund finances programs to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa, with an emphasis on women and children. (RED), which has raised over $25 million dollars in the past year, works with the world's biggest brands to make unique (PRODUCT) RED-branded products and direct up to 50% of their gross profits to the Global Fund.
The clip, which encourages viewers to go to www.joinred.com, will make its world premiere on May 7th on VH1 Soul, with simultaneous premieres on VH1.com and VH1Soul.com that day; it will also debut on VH1's Top 20 Countdown on May 12th at 9 A.M. In addition, the video has also been chosen as VH1 Soul's "Soul Spotlight" and will receive more than 100 spins next week. The clip will be available for purchase on iTunes on June 6.
On April 27th, Stone launched her first proper North American tour in three years to glowing reviews. The Philadelphia Inquirer, noting the 20-year-old's "flawless instincts," says "seeing and hearing the lithe mini-skirted redhead up close is like the difference between watching the Indy 500 and driving in it." The tour, which continues into June, stops at the Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans this Sunday, May 6th. She will also appear alongside Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Duran Duran at the "Concert For Diana" charity event in London on July 1st.
To check out the video for "Tell Me 'Bout It," listen to streaming audio, and watch Stone's video blog, please visit www.jossstone.com. Or visit her MySpace page at www.myspace.com/jossstone.
Joss Stone's upcoming tour dates are as follows:
May 6 New Orleans, LA Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 9 Dallas, TX House of Blues
May 12 Alpine, CA Viejas Concerts in the Park
May 15 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
May 18 Portland, OR McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
May 21 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
May 24 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
May 27 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
May 30 Chicago, IL House of Blues
June 2 Toronto, ON Kool Haus
June 5 Montreal, QC Metropolis
June 8 New York, NY Central Park Summerstage
June 11 Boston, MA Avalon Ballroom
June 13 Vienna, VA The Filene Center
30 Seconds To Mars win two Australian MTV Video Music Awards!
Apr 30, 2007
Congratulations to 30 Seconds To Mars who walked away with two Australian MTV Video Music Awards for BEST ROCK VIDEO and VIDEO OF THE YEAR!
Both awards were voted by fans.
Click here to see the amazing performance of "The Kill" accompanied by a 12 piece string orchestra, a 34 piece boys choir and 8 bloody bride dancers.
Other video clips from the Aussie VMA's:
Winning Best Rock Video
Jared and Shannon Present Best Female Artist
Red Carpet Interview
Sick Puppies on The Tonight Show - April 5th @ 11:30 pm!
Apr 05, 2007
Tune in tonight (April 5) for THE SICK PUPPIES on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - 11:30pm on NBC!
Sick Puppies Win Youtube Award! Hear their acceptance speech!
Apr 03, 2007
Click here to hear the acceptance speech by the Sick Puppies for their Youtube Award winning Video!
JOSS STONE LAUNCHES BRITISH INVASION OF AMERICA
Apr 02, 2007
For Immediate Release
JOSS STONE LAUNCHES BRITISH INVASION OF AMERICA
INTRODUCING JOSS STONE DEBUTS AT NUMBER 2 ON BILLBOARD ALBUM CHART AND GOES TOP 10 IN MORE THAN 15 COUNTRIES
British Soul Star's Introducing Joss Stone Is The Highest Chart Debut
Ever For a Female British Artist In the Soundscan Era
March 28, 2007 — New York, NY — With her album's Number 2 debut on Billboard's Top 200 Album chart this week, soul singer and songwriter Joss Stone leads a bona fide British chart invasion by female artists that includes KT Tunstall, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lily Allen, and Amy Winehouse. Introducing Joss Stone, the Grammy-winning star's third album, sold 118,000 copies in its first week, and is not only a personal best for Stone, but the highest-ever chart debut by a female artist from the U.K. since Billboard began deriving chart information from Nielsen SoundScan data in 1992. Worldwide, the album is an instant smash having gone Top 10 in more than 15 countries.
Introducing Joss Stone, which features special guests Common and Lauryn Hill, has received glowing reviews since its release by Virgin Records on March 20th, including four stars from People Magazine. “Stone employs her remarkable instrument with focus and nuance, and the result is an album full of solid pop-wise R&B,” says Rolling Stone, while other critics have praised it as “quite sexy and incredibly retro-cool,” “raucous and adventurous” and “proof that Stone is the true heiress to Aretha Franklin as this generation's queen of soul.”
Introducing Joss Stone was produced largely by Stone's main musical collaborator, Raphael Saadiq (The Roots, Macy Gray) and features lyrics written or co-written by Stone herself. “It's the first album that is truly me,” the 19-year-old Devon, England, native says. “These are my words, and this is who I am as an artist.”
Undoubtedly, the first-week success of the album was aided by several national television appearances that represent the range of Stone's diverse audience, massive multi-format video play of the clip for the album's first single "Tell Me 'Bout It", and a creative and far-reaching new media campaign. Within hours of her performing “Tell Me 'Bout It” on NBC's The Today Show, Introducing jumped from Number 4 to the Number 1 spot on online retailer Amazon.com’s sales chart. Stone also appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, CBS’ The Early Show's Second Cup Cafe, MTV's TRL, PBS’ Tavis Smiley and was the lead guest and musical performer on The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson. Upcoming TV appearances include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April 23rd and a special two-song performance on the ABC ratings juggernaut, Dancing With the Stars on April 24th.
In addition, Stone has enjoyed unprecedented support from such video outlets as VH1 (Gung Ho rotation), VH1 Soul, MTV (Big 10 rotation), mtvU, MTV Hits, The IMF, The N, and Music Choice. To top it off, Stone is the first artist to be featured on VH1's new series VH1 Album Autopsy, which will give viewers an in-depth look at the making and launch of Introducing Joss Stone.
On the Internet, Stone made a huge splash on AOL's Sessions, WalMart's highly popular Soundcheck series, which ran both online and in all the Number 1 U.S. retailer's stores, and Yahoo! Live Sets. The latter attracted so many viewers that she received more than two million clicks of her featured photo gallery. Upcoming live online appearances are also scheduled to air on iTunes Sessions, VH1.com, and MTV.com.
On April 27th, Stone will launch her first proper North American tour in nearly three years, which continues into June, making special stops at the Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans and the annual Summerstage concert series in New York City's Central Park. On July 1st in London,
Stone will appear alongside Elton John, Bryan Ferry, and Duran Duran at the “Concert For Diana” — a charity event organized by Princes William and Harry to celebrate the life of the late Princess.
To check out the video for "Tell Me 'Bout It," listen to streaming audio, and watch Stone's new video blog, please visit jossstone.com. Or visit her MySpace page.
Family Values Tour 2007
Mar 27, 2007
[CLICK HERE] to hear what Jonathan and Munky have to say about the tour.
TICKET AUCTION FOR NEW YORK STARTS TODAY AT 1 PM EST
Mar 23, 2007
The Stooges' ticket auction for their New York show begins today! Click HERE for more info.
Start: Friday, March 23, 2007 (1:00 PM Eastern)
End: Friday, April 6, 2007 (1:00 PM Eastern)
Win a trip to see Joss Stone in New Orleans!
Mar 19, 2007
To celebrate the release of Joss Stone's new album, the AT&T blue room is sending a lucky winner to New Orleans to meet her. You and a guest will each receive a "Go Zero Environment Friendly" airline ticket from Travelocity.com and a three-night stay at the W Hotel, the Best of the Big Easy. Watch her perform LIVE at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the country's best music festival and then hang with Joss after the show. The next day, join Joss as you work with Habitat for Humanity a chance to give back to the community that just gave you the weekend of a lifetime!
Click HERE for more info!
EXCLUSIVE Yahoo EVENT! SEE IGGY & THE STOOGES LIVE IN PERSON THIS TUESDAY!
Mar 15, 2007
Attention Southern California Stooges fans! Want to be a part of an exclusive major LIVE internet event with Iggy & the Stooges?
Yahoo! Music and the Capitol Music Group want you to join us when the Stooges take the stage for Nissan Live Sets in
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
7 pm (subject to change, you need to arrive two hours before)
Location:
The first 200 fans to email us at Invite@YahooLiveSets.com will get in the doors for this exclusive taping. Plus you get to bring a friend. Please email us your name, your location, and tell us how much you love the Stooges. We will contact you if you are chosen to attend.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND MULTIPLE EMAILS
You must be at least 16 years old to attend. Fans under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. You must provide your own transportation and accommodations (if necessary).
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
This invitation is not transferable, without the express permission of Yahoo!. Yahoo! reserves the right to rescind any invitation, at any time, in its sole discretion.
Friday, March 16th - A day of Iggy & the Stooges at SXSW
Mar 15, 2007
1:00 - 1:45 PM: At the KLCU studios, there is a live KEXP performance & inteview. Only 300 people will be admitted, so get there early to guarantee admission. This is first come, first served.
2:20 - 2:40 PM EST: Iggy & The Stooges will be live on Indie 103.1 w/ Steve Jones
3:30 PM: Iggy & The Stooges will be featured for SPOTLIGHT/Q&A w/ David Fricke @ Austin Convention Center @ 3:30pm
6:00 - 7:00 PM: There will be an in-store at the Waterloo store. First come first served until capacity
Joss Stone now live on Yahoo's Live Sets!
Mar 15, 2007
Check it out HERE to see exclusive performances, behind the scenes and audience Q&As!
JOSS FEATURED ON VH1's ALBUM AUTOPSY
Mar 13, 2007
Check it out HERE!
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus "Face Down" Video First Look on TRL...
Feb 28, 2007
RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS "FACE DOWN" First Look on MTV's TRL
Today - Wednesday, February 28 @ 3:30pm EST/PST
Lily Allen's "Dean's List" premieres today on mtvu.com
Feb 28, 2007
Please click the link below and check it out!
MTVU's Dean List
CORINNE BAILEY RAE SET TO TOUR WITH JOHN LEGEND
Feb 28, 2007
February 21, 2007
GRAMMY PERFORMANCE PROPELS
CORINNE BAILEY RAE
INTO TOP FIVE OF BILLBOARD 200
Bailey Rae Set To Tour With John Legend
Sales of
Bailey Rae will open for John Legend on the multi-Platinum, Grammy-winning recording artist’s spring North American tour, which commences April 3rd in
Capitol Music Group recently released a special two-disc deluxe edition of Corinne Bailey Rae. The second disc contains eight additional tracks: two new Bailey Rae originals (“Emeraldine” and “Another Rainy Day,” an original song from Venus, a Free Range Films production for Miramax Films, FilmFour and the UK Film Council’s Premiere Fund), her unique renderings of Led Zeppelin’s “Since I’ve Been Loving You,” “Day Dreaming” (the Aretha Franklin classic, which she performed on KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic”), Björk’s “Venus As A Boy” and The Editors’ “Munich” (a live version from her appearance on BBC Radio 1’s “Live Lounge”) and remixes of “Enchantment” and “I’d Like To.”
Bailey Rae was nominated for a Grammy award in the “Best New Artist” category and her first single, “Put Your Records On,” was nominated for both “Record Of The Year” and “Song Of The Year.” She has been honored with a Q award, a MOJO award and two MOBO awards. The video for follow-up single “Like A Star” was just upped to X-LARGE rotation on VH1 and Bailey Rae recently appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Starbucks, which carried Corinne Bailey Rae upon its release last June, has returned the album to a dedicated space in its Company-operated locations in the
Upcoming tour dates are as follows:
CORRINE BAILEY RAE – NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES – SPRING 2007
(supporting John Legend on all dates, unless otherwise noted)
4/3
4/4
4/6
4/7
4/10
4/12
4/13
4/14
4/16
4/17
4/19
4/20
4/22
4/23
4/25
4/26
4/28
4/29
5/1
5/2
5/4
5/5
PUT YOUR HANDS UP FOR FACE DOWN!
Feb 22, 2007
RJA's FACE DOWN will get MTV TRL's First Look Premiere next Wednesday, February 28th at 3:30 PM. Voting begins March 1. More info to come!
Fountains Of Wayne's Schlesinger Provides Music And Lyrics for "Music And Lyrics"
Feb 20, 2007
For Valentine's Day, Fountains Of Wayne's Schlesinger Provides Music And Lyrics for "Music And Lyrics"; New Fountains Single "Someone To Love" Previewed Online*
"Music And Lyrics", the romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore opening this Valentine's Day, features three original songs written and produced by Fountains Of Wayne bassist and songwriter Adam Schlesinger.
The film tells the story of Alex Fletcher (Grant), a washed-up 80's pop star who gets a chance at a comeback when he is asked to write a new song for reigning pop diva Cora Corman (played by newcomer Haley Bennett). He teams up with Sophie Fisher (played by Barrymore), an aspiring writer who becomes his lyricist and of course his love interest in the film.
All the lead vocals in the film were performed by the actors themselves. Schlesinger wrote "Way Back Into Love", the song that Grant and Barrymore's characters struggle to "write" throughout the film; it is heard several times in the movie, including a "demo" version performed by Grant and Barrymore themselves, and a lusher "Madison Square Garden" version performed by Grant and Bennett. In addition, Schlesinger wrote two songs performed solo by Grant: a wistful piano ballad entitled "Don't Write Me Off", and "Meaningless Kiss", a hilarious 80's pastiche that is supposedly one of the "hits" from his character's glory days. "Meaningless Kiss" also features backing vocals by legendary ABC frontman Martin Fry.
Another Schlesinger composition, "Work To Do", performed by the group America, is used as an end credit song in the film, and songs by Fountains Of Wayne and by his other band, Ivy, can be detected in the background of various other scenes.
"Music And Lyrics" is not Schlesinger's first foray into the movie world. He was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for "Best Original Song" for his title song to the 1996 Tom Hanks'-directed "That Thing You Do," and has since had songs appear in numerous other films.
In related Valentine's Day news, the new Fountains Of Wayne's new single, "Someone To Love" will be previewed on a special Valentine e-card available online at http://www.virginrecords.com/tools/fountainsofwayne/ecard/mailer.html. "Someone To Love" is the leadoff track on the upcoming Fountains Of Wayne album, 'Traffic And Weather", to be released April 3 by Capitol Music Group.
LCD Soundsystem Spring Tour Announced
Feb 20, 2007
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM SPRING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES CONFIRMED
"NORTH AMERICAN SCUM" DIGITAL EP OUT TODAY!
"SOUND OF SILVER" ALBUM OUT MARCH 20
LETTERMAN CONFIRMED FOR APRIL 11
COACHELLA CONFIRMED FOR APRIL 28
(New York, NY)- Spring North American tour dates have been confirmed for LCD Soundsystem, kicking off March 30 with a two-night stand at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom and continuing through May with a performance at Coachella, a special club show in Brooklyn and much more. Additional DJ dates with LCD’s James Murphy and Pat Mahoney will also be announced.
LCD Soundsystem’s "Sound of Silver," called one of "the most hotly-anticipated CD’s of 2007" by The New York Times, will be released on March 20. The follow-up to their Grammy-nominated 2005 debut, "Sound of Silver" further expands LCD’s sonic palette, taking its experimental impulses to wild new places but also firmly establishing itself as a singularly great pop group. Pulsing beats, abstract funk, crystal melodies and towering walls of sound combine to create a sound genuinely like no other.
A digital-only EP featuring crushing lead single "North American Scum" and two remixes from Kris Menace and James Murphy/Eric Broucek will be released on iTunes today, February 20.
LCD Soundsystem will perform the song on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on April 11th.
James Murphy is at least three people, maybe four: the mastermind behind LCD Soundsystem, globetrotting DJ, in-demand producer/remixer (Justin Timberlake, Nine Inch Nails, Gorillaz), one half of the mighty DFA production team, DFA Records honcho, etc.
See LCD Soundsystem on Myspace for Tour Dates
IGGY & STOOGES PRE-SALE INFORMATION
Feb 16, 2007
4/11 - Electric Factory in Philadelphia
4/13 - Fox Theatre in Detroit
4/15 - Congress Theatre in Chicago
4/17 - Fillmore Auditorium in Denver
4/19 & 4/21 - The Warfield in San Francisco
4/23 - Wiltern in Los Angeles
4/27 - WaMu Theater at Qwest Field Events
Bands Battle it out in EA’S Burnout Bandslam!
Feb 16, 2007
EA, MySpace, Virgin Records and Epiphone support emerging music talent in international search for a future star; one U.S. and one European winner get a demo recording contract and track featured on future Burnout™ videogame
Redwood City, Calif. - February 13, 2007 - Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) and MySpace, the world’s leading lifestyle portal, have today announced an international search for the hottest new bands in the United States and Europe, in collaboration with Virgin Records and Epiphone. EA’s Burnout™ Bandslam started accepting entries on MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/burnoutbandslam) from February 6, 2007.
Burnout Bandslam offers unsigned bands from across the United States and Europe the chance to showcase their best track in front of a potential global audience of over 80 million MySpace users, all of whom will be able to vote for their favorite track online.
The winning bands - one each from the United States and Europe - will each receive a Virgin Records demo recording contract and a chance to have their song included in a future Burnout videogame. One runner-up band from each country will become the proud owners of one top-of-the-range Epiphone Les Paul Custom Guitar*.
"Many of the biggest bands around the world have been first discovered through EA videogames, and now we are expanding the opportunity to unsigned bands through this year’s Burnout Bandslam,” says Steve Schnur, worldwide executive of music and marketing for EA. "The Burnout videogame series is all about attitude and rebellion. So I look forward to discovering a band or two which fits that definition.”
"MySpace is dedicated to providing musicians around the globe the ability to share their music and connect with fans online,” said Shawn Gold, SVP of Marketing, MySpace. "This partnership is part of our ongoing efforts to provide creative and passionate artists with a platform to be seen, heard, and connect online in order to get to the next level.”
"EA has consistently broadened the lanes where music and interactive gaming intersect, and has proven that video games are a rich platform for the discovery and enjoyment of new and established artists, so a collaboration between Virgin and EA has great logic," noted Jeff Kempler, COO, Capitol Music Group. "Partnering with EA in this exciting artist discovery and development contest is a perfect fit for Virgin's dedication to innovative and expansive interaction with creative talent and music fans wherever they may be."
"Epiphone is proud to be involved and associated with this year’s Burnout Bandslam and the game Burnout™ Dominator. Music, talent and excitement are all part of the Epiphone tradition and makes our partnership the perfect fit,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO Gibson Guitar, Epiphone’s parent company.
The Burnout videogame series is developed by EA’s Criterion Games studio and is one of the most acclaimed racing videogame franchises of all time. Burnout Dominator is currently in development for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and due for release in March 2007.
For more information about the Burnout videogame series, please visit the EA press web site at http://info.ea.com, the official Burnout videogame homepage at http://burnout.ea.com or Criterion Games at www.criteriongames.com
For more information about the Burnout Bandslam Contest check out http://www.myspace.com/burnoutbandslam/ beginning February 6, 2007. To view complete Contest Official Rules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply.
*Guitars to be awarded as part of any prize(s)/package are limited to the quantities quoted. In the event that any winning Band is comprised of multiple Band members, prize(s) will be delivered to the winning Band and division of the prizes is solely the winners’ responsibility.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS BIG™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2006, EA posted revenue of $2.95 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
Electronic Arts, EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, POGO and Burnout are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. "PlayStation” and "PSP” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
About Epiphone
Epiphone fretted instruments, amplifiers, strings and accessories are known worldwide for offering the best combination of quality and value. Headquartered in Nashville, Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands that includes Dobro, Maestro, Kramer, Valley Arts, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Oberheim, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, Baldwin, J&C Fischer, Hamilton, Chickering and Wurlitzer. For more information on Epiphone go to www.epiphone.com
Press contact: Jeremy Singer, UK PR Manager Gibson Guitar and Epiphone,
Jeremy.singer@gibson.com Tel +44 (0)20 7167 2144
About Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a label of the Capitol Music Group, which consists of the Capitol and Virgin label imprints and its roster includes such artists as 30 Seconds to Mars, Lily Allen, The Beatles, Corrine Bailey Rae, Chingy, Coldplay, Decemberists, Gorillaz, Interpol, Lenny Kravitz, OK Go, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Rolling Stones, Joss Stone and KT Tunstall.
About MySpace.com
MySpace, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc., is the premier lifestyle portal for connecting with friends, discovering popular culture, and making a positive impact on the world. By integrating web profiles, video, mobile communications, instant messaging and more, MySpace has created a global connected community with a wide array of communication choices. As the highest ranked website in terms of page views**, MySpace is the most widely-used and highly-regarded site of its kind. MySpace’s international network includes localized community sites in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, and Italy.
**Among the top 2000 domains comScore Media Metrix, November 2006. For more information on comScore Networks, please go to http://www.comscore.com.
Apple plugs "Tell Me 'Bout It" in the New Music Tuesday Apple podcast
Feb 12, 2007
Free podcast available for download Click Here
The Joss portion starts at about 5:10.
iTunes Collections Playlist featuring the Joss track: Click here
Korn Unplugged Premiere
Feb 09, 2007
Korn Unplugged premieres on the following dates:
2.23.07 - ONLINE PREMIERE @ Unplugged.MTV.com
3.02.07 - MTV PREMIERE @ 11:30 PM EST
Check out the Trailer below:
Korn Unplugged Trailer
k-os Descends Upon America...
Feb 02, 2007
February 20th is U.S. Release Date for ‘ATLANTIS - Hymns for Disco’ - ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ TV Appearance - Tour with Gym Class Heroes Kicks Off - And Warped Tour Slot Are Confirmed
NEW YORK - With the February 20th release date of his bracingly eclectic album ATLANTIS - Hymns for Disco approaching, the unique Toronto-based, Trinidad-born Virgin Records alternative artist k-os is on course for a multi-tiered breakthrough.
On the night of his album release, k-os will perform on The Late Show with David Letterman, just as he kicks off a coast-to-coast U.S. tour, sharing the stage with Gym Class Heroes, RX Bandits, and P.O.S. (Dates through early April 2006 are listed below.)
Over the course of the February, k-os will figure prominently in VH-1 Soul’s celebration of Black History Month, with the February 19th world premiere of the album’s multi-format lead-off video, the uplifting and irresistibly melodic "Sunday Morning." k-os will join a host of progressive voices from around the world as a featured artist in the cable channel’s weekly music video program "One Planet. One Soul," alongside Joss Stone, Corinne Bailey Rae, Akon, Floetry, Ayo and others.
Shortly thereafter, k-os will join the Vans Warped Tour ‘07 this summer. "I think k-os is the perfect artist to appeal to anyone that is open-minded about music," comments Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. "I could see him playing with anyone from Rancid to Talib Kweli -- and winning over their fans."
"Sunday Morning" was already greeted with immediate airplay in diverse Top 40, Modern Rock and Hot AC formats at its Canadian release, late last year. Also on ATLANTIS - Hymns for Disco, Sam Roberts and Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene) make an appearance on the lush "Valhalla," while indie-rappers Buck 65 and Kamau help close the album with the stirring "Ballad of Noah."
Addressing the unbounded musical and spiritual breadth of the album, k-os said: "When an artist expresses their truth honestly and with a pure heart, they can end up speaking for a myriad of people. From a very specific experience can come a general understanding and healing."
We Are Scientists Nominated ‘Best International Band’ in NME 2007 Awards
Feb 01, 2007
We Are Scientists’ Unique Indie Rock/Dance Fusion Sells Out European Headline Shows
NEW YORK - Confirming the unmistakable breakthrough of Virgin Records rock trio WE ARE SCIENTISTS to a place among the world’s top bands, the group is one of five nominees for Best International Band in the Shockwave NME Awards for 2007. In the category, the band joins American stars The Killers, My Chemical Romance and The Strokes, along with Brazilian party-rockers CSS.
WE ARE SCIENTISTS (Keith Murray, guitar and lead vocals; Chris Cain, bass guitar and backing vocals; Michael Tapper, drums and backing vocals) have been on an inexorable year-long upswing, performing in every corner of the globe with Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, Maximo Park and the Kaiser Chiefs, before launching their own headlining tour. After a summer of playing music festivals throughout Europe and Japan, WE ARE SCIENTISTS drew throngs of dancing fans, selling out nearly two dozen consecutive houses in headline shows across Britain, Ireland, Germany, France and Holland.
Meanwhile, the band’s play dates in North America’s clubs and theaters and their debut Virgin Records album, WITH LOVE AND SQUALOR, released early in January 2006, drew top-of-the-list critical applause for its “ice-pick guitars…full-bodied, emo-ish rush…artful sonics (and) focused songwriting,” all adding up to a “dance-punk alchemy” (Rolling Stone). The New York Times admired WAS’s “pointy guitars…firecracker drums (and) full-on lust panic.” “An indie-rock Marx Brothers,” added Spin, while Giant concluded: “For now, at least, they’re at the head of their class.”
Sick Puppies spread Free Hugs in Worldwide viral outbreak...
Feb 01, 2007
AUSTRALIA’S SICK PUPPIES SPREAD FREE HUGS IN WORLDWIDE VIRAL OUTBREAK
RMR / Capitol Music Group Will Release Sick Puppies Album April 10 2007; ‘ALL THE SAME’ Video Is Historic YouTube Smash, Igniting a Global ‘Free Hugs’ Movement
NEW YORK - RMR / Capitol Music Group will release the debut album from Australian indie-rock trio SICK PUPPIES which will arrive accompanied by an unprecedented worldwide virtual group hug -- thanks to a video for the song / first single, “ALL THE SAME,” that’s become one of biggest viral sensations on the Internet sparking over 10 million views on YouTube alone and making it the #10 most viewed video of all time on the site.
In the group’s first year of existence after meeting as high schoolers in Sydney, the irresistibly persuasive guitar-powered melodic rock of SICK PUPPIES had already won them the title of “Best Live Act” at the Australian Live Music Awards; critical praise as “the most dynamic new band in the country” (Rolling Stone Australia), and the breathless description “so young, so accomplished, so now” (Ground Zero).
SICK PUPPIES frontman Shimon Moore and bassist Emma Anzai, dubbed the female Flea, had relocated to Los Angeles picking up American drummer Mark Goodwin along the way, when Moore created a video to the band’s song “ALL THE SAME,” featuring a much-loved local Sydney eccentric, Juan Mann, who stationed himself at a busy mall with a hand-written placard offering unconditional free hugs. The local council attempted to ban Mann from the street over a “public liability issue,” but the story created a groundswell of support instead, and a 10,000-signature petition convinced the council to back down.
Subsequently, the appearance of Mann’s free hugs on YouTube.com in the SICK PUPPIES music video created an exponentially greater response: shot and edited by Moore as a cheer-up tribute to Mann, the “ALL THE SAME” video (viewable at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4) drew over 10 million views, and sparked a intercontinental movement, transplanting Mann’s free-hug campaign to such far-flung areas as Spain, Israel, Russia, Brazil, Portugal and Japan.
A chorus of support has also risen from broadcast, cable and online media setting up a massive welcome for the U.S. album debut of SICK PUPPIES, (Title TBD) through RMR / Capitol Music Group, scheduled for April 10, 2007. KROQ LA made "All The Same" their first add of 2007 just off hearing the music from the "Free Hugs" video. That love has spread to stations across the country with stations like Q101 in Chicago, Live105 in San Francisco, 89X in Detroit, KCXX Riverside, WBTZ in Burlington and KROX in Austin adding the song early.
Vh1 celebrates with Joss Stone and K-OS
Jan 31, 2007
Vh1 Soul and famed film director Spike Lee kick off black history month this february with a new awareness spot on how viewers can determine their african ancestry.
VH1 Soul Also Celebrates Month with Original Programming and World Premiere Videos By Some of Today’s Biggest Names in Soul and R&B Including Joss Stone, Musiq Soulchild and K-OS
NEW YORK, January 31, 2007 -- VH1 Soul is kicking off Black History Month this February with a new awareness spot directed by acclaimed producer/writer/director Spike Lee for SpikeDDB promoting DNA-based ancestry tests that can help viewers genetically determine where in Africa their African ancestors came from.
The tests, from African Ancestry, Inc. ( www.africanancestry.com ), do not involve needles or blood, but instead require people to collect their DNA by rubbing a swab along the inside of their cheeks. As part of the company's confidential testing process, its laboratory scientists compare the collected DNA cells to over 25,000 genetic lineages in the African Lineage Database T, which includes both maternal and paternal lineages representing over 30 countries and over 200 ethnic groups. The results help transform lives by providing profound self-understanding. Viewers will be eligible for a discount on the cost of the service.
The 30-second spot debuts on VH1 Soul on Thursday, February 1. The spot features several African-Americans initially mentioning the American cities that they are from. The people are then featured again, holding swabs and naming the African region that their ancestors are from. The spot then encourages viewers to take pride in their original homes during Black History Month and learn more by going to www.vh1soul.com.
"Promoting the work of African Ancestry is a perfect way to expand on our on-air celebrations of Black History Month by encouraging our VH1 Soul African-American viewers to learn about their own history," said Nigel Cox-Hagan, Senior Vice President, Creative Group and Consumer Marketing. "We’re truly honored that Spike Lee is sharing his incredible talents and vision with us on this project."
VH1 Soul Honors Black History Month With Launch of New Music Video Show "One Planet. One Soul"
VH1 Soul goes global beginning Sunday, February 4 with the new one-hour music video program "One Planet. One Soul" showcasing soul artists from the U.K., Africa, Canada, Australia, including Corinne Bailey Rae, Floetry, Akon, K’Naan, K-OS, Ayo, and Rhian Benson. "One Planet. One Soul" airs every Sunday at 10:00 am, 6:00 pm and 2:00 am. Additional February program highlights include:
A special Marley edition of the "Island Soul" program, hosted by Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and Stephen Marley in honor of Bob Marley’s birthday, premieres on Tuesday, February 6 at 8:00 pm.
Tamia will host a special edition of "Soulphrodisiac," VH1 Soul’s music video show featuring love songs and ballads from artists like Maxwell, Janet Jackson, D’Angelo and Mary J. Blige. Tamia’s special premieres on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 pm. Anthony Hamilton will host a Valentine’s Day edition of "Soulphrodisiac" on Wednesday, February 14 at 7:00 pm.
A new World Premiere Video will air at the top of every hour every Monday in February, including:
- Joss Stone’s "Tell Me ‘Bout It" - Monday, February 5
- Musiq Soulchild’s "Buddy" - Monday, February 12
- K-OS’s "Sunday Morning" - Monday, February 19
VH1’s "Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash" one-hour concert celebrating the 41st Super Bowl with performances by Kanye West, Fergie and John Legend will also be simulcast on VH1 Soul on Saturday, February 3 at 10:00 pm.
Long-form programs from sister channel VH1 Classic including "Classic Album" specials focusing on Stevie Wonder’s "Songs In The Key of Life" and Bob Marley’s "Catch A Fire" as well as a vintage "BBC Crown Jewels" concert by Wonder will also air on VH1 Soul this month.
In addition, VH1 Soul will air long-form programs from the VH1 archives throughout February including one-hour episodes of the "Driven" series, featuring Janet Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Outkast, Nas and Kanye West, as well as "Black In The 80s," "Behind The Music: New Edition," "Dreamgirls: Divas, Drama and Destiny" and "History of Rock: Sounds of Soul."
Launched in 1997, VH1 Soul is the 24-hour network that brings music lovers the hottest, soul, neo-soul and R&B hits from the 90s and today featuring core artists such as Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Outkast, Mary J. Blige and Usher. VH1 Soul, the premier source for all R&B and soul music, is now seen in the Top 20 U.S. markets for African-Americans and is available in nearly 20 million U.S. households.
The Almost to release Debut Album "Southern Weather' 4.3.07
Jan 29, 2007
A Joint venture with Tooth & Nail and Capitol Music Group
- BAND SHOOTS VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE "SAY THIS SOONER"
- SET TO IMPACT RADIO FEBRUARY 14
- WEST COAST TOUR BEGINNING MID-APRIL TO BE FOLLOWED BY EAST COAST TREK IN MAY
- VANS WARPED TOUR PERFORMANCES ON TAP FOR THIS SUMMER
After wrapping a successful January headlining trek, THE ALMOST--the brainchild of Underoath drummer/vocalist AARON GILLESPIE--have announced they’ll release their debut album SOUTHERN WEATHER April 3 through a first-ever joint venture with Tooth & Nail and Virgin Records. Meanwhile, the group recently shot a video in Southern California for their first single "Say This Sooner," helmed by Shane Drake (Panic At The Disco, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus).
THE ALMOST scored the #1 most-played ranking on PureVolume some four-plus months in advance of SOUTHERN WEATHER’s April 3 release. The first week "Say This Sooner" was up, it received over 100,000 combined plays on PureVolume and MySpace. Currently, the combined plays for THE ALMOST have already reached over 1.5 million.
GILLESPIE--who sings and performs virtually every note and instrument on his solo debut--teamed with acclaimed producer Aaron Sprinkle for SOUTHERN WEATHER, and while the two had never met, AARON was a big fan of Sprinkle’s work with Pedro The Lion. "Aaron is an incredibly talented producer," says GILLESPIE. "And it turns out we have a lot in common. He wears a lot of hats and plays every instrument. He’s able to open up your eyes and make you think about things you can do on an album that maybe you didn’t think about." While some artists might find themselves overwhelmed by the prospect of working as a solo artist, Aaron says he was motivated by the experience. "I’m used to working in a band environment," he admits. "So that was a shift. But when I hit my stride, I could just go for things. I didn’t have to explain what I was looking for to someone else or over-think anything."
Gillespie plays from the heart on SOUTHERN WEATHER. Throughout the album AARON incorporates pieces of his youth. "I grew up in the Deep South," he says. "Like anyone, I’ve had struggles along the way. But I am very much informed by Southern values and I think the songs speak to that."
The album kicks off with the attention-grabbing, percussion-driven anthem "Say This Sooner" which is set to impact radio February 14. "It’s about dealing with misunderstood intentions," says GILLESPIE. "And the frustration of being judged on someone else’s misconceived perceptions." Other album highlights include the alt-country inspired "Dirty And Left Out," which features a guest vocal collaboration with Sunny Day Real Estate singer Jeremy Enigk; the inventive Thursday-meets-Oasis vibe of "Everyone Here Smells Like A Rat;" and the breathtaking, undying roar of "I Mostly Copy Other People," which benefits from the bass and guest vocal work of The Starting Line’s Kenny Vasoli.
THE ALMOST will head out for a West Coast tour beginning in mid-April, to be followed by an East Coast trek in early May. Expect dates and venues to be announced soon. Later this summer, the group will join the Vans Warped Tour for select dates. On the road, GILLESPIE leads THE ALMOST on vocals and guitar and is joined by: Jay Vilardi (guitar), Nick D’Amico (guitar), Alex Aponte (bass) and Kenny Bozich (drums).
Korn Video "Freak on a Leash" from Korn Unplugged Premiers on MTV today...
Jan 25, 2007
TODAY tune in to MTV to catch....
"Freak On A Leash" TRL Premiere 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. & MTV's PRIMETIME PREMIERE @ 11:00 p.m.
Joss, You and Yahoo!
Jan 24, 2007
Attention Southern California Joss Stone fans!! Want to be a part of an exclusive major internet event with Joss? Yahoo! Music and Virgin Records want you to join us when Joss takes the stage for Nissan Live Sets in West Los Angeles, CA.
January 29, 2007
7 pm (subject to change, you need to arrive two hours before)
Location: West Los Angeles
The first 200 fans to email Invites@YahooLiveSets.com will get in the doors for this exclusive taping. Plus you get to bring a friend. Please email us your name, your location, and tell us how much you love Joss. We will contact you if you are chosen to attend.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND MULTIPLE EMAILS
You must be at least 16 years old to attend. Fans under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. You must provide your own transportation and accommodations (if necessary).
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
This invitation is not transferable, without the express permission of Yahoo!. Yahoo! reserves the right to rescind any invitation, at any time, in its sole discretion.
Virgin Records February Video Premieres from Joss Stone and K-os
Jan 22, 2007
Virgin Records' Artists kick off Black History Month on VH1 Soul (video airs every hour on the hour) & WORLD PREMIERES on vh1.com & vh1soul.com!
Joss Stone's
"Tell Me 'Bout It"
Monday, February 5th
K-os
"Sunday Morning"
Monday, February 12th
K-OS Photos on Truth Explosion Magazine now online
Jan 20, 2007
Check out some great photos os K-OS live over at truthexplosion.com. View them HERE
K-OS Reigns Supreme
Jan 18, 2007
Who's Next? It's K-OS on Yahoo Music! Click HERE to check out the video for "Electrik Heat" and listen to K-OS' new single "Sunday Morning". K-OS' new album "Atlantis: Hymns for Disco" is due out on Virgin Records, February 20th! Love it? Add to your myspace account HERE.
Be a part of the official K-OS yearbook! Add your photo and favorite link HERE.
Global Cool to Webcast KT Tunstall 'GOLDEN GREEN PARTY' Performance
Jan 17, 2007
Global Cool is delighted to announce that KT Tunstall will be the next artist to feature in their On-Demand webcast series, which aims to help defeat global warming through awareness-raising collaborations with high profile artists.
KT Tunstall will be performing at the first-ever Golden Green Party at the Golden Globes, on January 15th. Global Cool has partnered with E! Entertainment and the Environmental Media Association to present this environmentally aware after-party. The following day Global Cool will make the performance, as well as exclusive interview footage, available for on-demand streaming through Global-Cool.com.
Fans logging on to Global-Cool.com from January 16th can expect to see:
Jan 16th:
- A full 30 minute stream of KT Tunstall's performance (from 3pm GMT)
- A 6 minute highlights package showing the best action from the event (from 6pm GMT)
Jan 17th:
- A 20-30 minute 'Features' program, with interviews and more (from 1pm GMT)
KT first became involved with Global Cool's 10-year campaign, which aims to encourage individuals to drastically reduce their personal CO2 emissions, at last year's Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. Over the past year the Scottish singer/songwriter has led the way in green touring by embracing innovative actions such as offsetting the CO2 emissions of her headline US tour and running her tour bus on environmentally-friendly biodiesel fuel.
This year's Golden Globe party is an all-green affair, hosted at 9900 Wilshire Beverly Hills, a recently completed green building apartment block, the Golden Green Party will be a Carbon-Neutral event in addition to featuring organic food. Los Angeles based environmental group, the TreePeople, will also plant a tree for every guest that attends the party.
More info:
http://www.global-cool.com/
Introducing Joss Stone...
Jan 17, 2007
INTRODUCING JOSS STONE VIRGIN RECORDS TO RELEASE JOSS STONE’S NEW ALBUM MARCH 20TH JOSS TO PREVIEW THE ALBUM VIA SOLD OUT LIVE\ PERFORMANCES IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES
New York, NY - British soul singer and songwriter Joss Stone will release her third album, Introducing Joss Stone, on March 20th on Virgin Records. An electrifying mix of warm vintage soul, ’70s-style R&B, Motown girl-group harmonies, and hip-hop grooves, the album is the one that Stone describes as “truly me. That’s why I’m calling it Introducing Joss Stone,” she says. “These are my words, and this is who I am as an artist.”
Knowing she wanted to write the album alone, Stone decamped to Barbados in April to come up with lyrics. She stayed for several months before flying to the Bahamas to hook up with her main musical collaborator and producer Raphael Saadiq (known for his work with D’Angelo, The Roots, and Macy Gray). “Raphael [who plays bass on the album] is the most incredible musician I’ve ever met in my whole life,” Stone says. “Musically, I feel like he reads my mind. I’ll give him a look and he’ll know exactly what I want.” Stone and Saadiq spent two months recording in the Bahamas, and then mixed it at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
Other musical collaborators include rapper/singer/songwriter and producer Novel, who is the grandson of soul legend Solomon Burke and has written songs for Kelis and India.Arie, as well as Beau Dozier, son of Motown legend Lamont Dozier, whom she wrote with on her last album, 2004’s gold-certified Mind, Body & Soul. The album also features guest vocal appearances by the rapper Common on “Tell Me What We’re Going to Do,” and reclusive Fugees singer Lauryn Hill, who lends a rap to the languid Fugees-inspired track “Music.”
Stone first emerged on the music scene as a preternaturally gifted 16-year-old with a “rich, deep, soulful belt,” as the New York Post put it, calling her “unlike any singer of her generation.” In 2003, she released The Soul Sessions, an album of covers of obscure soul tracks, hit the road for a year, then recorded Mind, Body & Soul, her first album of original material. Stone was nominated for three Grammy Awards in 2005, including Best New Artist, and performed a tribute to Janis Joplin with Melissa Etheridge at the ceremony.
Over the course of her career, Stone has also appeared onstage with James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, Mavis Staples, Donna Summer, Smokey Robinson, Rob Thomas, John Mayer, and John Legend. She has performed for more than 200,000 people at the 2005 Live 8 concert in London and most recently wowed the crowd with her rendition of Dusty Springfield’s “Son of a Preacher Man” at the UK Music Hall of Fame Awards in November. Now 19, Stone has sold over 7.5 million albums worldwide.
The following shows are confirmed for Joss Stone:
January 31 - Los Angeles - House of Blues - SOLD OUT
February 8 - New York City - Bowery Ballroom - SOLD OUT
Stacie Orrico on Music Choice
Jan 08, 2007
Check out Stacie Orrico's exclusive performance of "I'm Not Missing You" throughout January, only on music Choice On Demand ! Go to Music Choice on your on demand menu or for more info go to www.musicchoice.com.
Tune in Friday 1/5 to see RBD on the Cartoon Network
Jan 04, 2007
Tune in this Friday (1/5) as rbd performs on Cartoon networks Concert series - Check local listings for time & channel Or Click here for more details Cartoon Network
30 Seconds to Mars brings home Platinum
Jan 03, 2007
BAND’S SECOND VIRGIN RECORDS ALBUM,
‘A BEAUTIFUL LIE,’ IS A MILLION-SELLER
YEAR-LONG RADIO PLAY, SELLOUT TOURS AND TWO SMASH VIDEOS POWER A PLATINUM JOURNEY
HEADLINING ROCKSTAR TASTE OF CHAOS 2007
NEW YORK - A BEAUTIFUL LIE, the second album by Virgin Records’ 30 SECONDS TO MARS has been certified platinum for U.S. sales of over a million copies, the label announced today. The album was released on August 30, 2005.
30 SECONDS TO MARS has rarely been off the road, the radio, or the music video screen over the past year. "The Kill" has been on the national Modern Rock airplay chart for over 40 weeks and counting, following its #3 peak - giving 30 SECONDS TO MARS the longest run on the chart of any other band in 2006. Two tracks by the band, "The Kill," and the current single, "From Yesterday" are currently in the top 15 on the Modern Rock chart.
"The Kill" has won the band a series of awards and nominations from MTV, FUSE, mtvU, and Billboard for its magnetic performance footage and evocative images inspired by the Stephen King / Stanley Kubrick classic "The Shining". The thirteen minute long epic short film / video for the current single, "From Yesterday," is even more ambitious enabling 30 SECONDS TO MARS to become the first American rock band ever to shoot a music video entirely in the People’s Republic of China. "From Yesterday" was again directed by the band’s reclusive inspirator Bartholomew Cubbins with hundreds of warriors, acrobats, and even fireworks in a massive display of art, culture and storytelling inspired by the Chinese dynastic period.
30 SECONDS TO MARS just wrapped up headlining the MTV2 $2 Bill "Welcome To The Universe" tour -- also dubbed the "Environmentour" for its conscientious use of earth-friendly alternatives. They will next headline the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour which kicks off February 15th in Seattle.
The Stooges set to release in 2007...
Jan 02, 2007
The Stooges to release "THE WEIRDNESS" - their first album in 33 YEARS on March 20, 2007.
Reunion albums are one thing. A Stooges reunion album is something else entirely.
On March 20, 2007, the band that predated punk and helped make rock and roll dangerous will release their first studio album since 1973’s seminal Raw Power. The Weirdness will feature three of the four original bandmembers – singer Iggy Pop, guitarist Ron Asheton and drummer Scott Asheton -- along with ex-Minutemen and fIREHOSE bassist Mike Watt and original Stooges sax player, Steve Mackay.
The Stooges wrote over 30 songs for the record at a cottage in Florida early this year, then rehearsed in Ann Arbor, Michigan before they entered the Chicago studio of esteemed producer Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies) in early October. The album is being mastered in the UK at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Tracks on the album include: "Trollin'," "Greedy Awful People," "Claustrophobia," "Mexican Guy," "I'm Fried," "ATM," "O Solo Mio," "She Took My Money" and "End Of Christianity."
Iggy decided to reform The Stooges in 2003 while he was working on his solo album Skull Ring. He called the Ashetons, who still had the same phone number he had last called them on 25 years ago. The brothers agreed to contribute to four songs on the disc and the reunion seeds were planted. Then on April 27, the full band (with Watt on bass) played its first show together in 30 years to a spellbound audience at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Coachella, California.
A triumphant reunion tour followed, and in 2005 The Stooges were nominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They didn’t win, but were recently nominated again for induction at the upcoming ceremony to be held in early 2007.
If any rock band deserved Hall of Fame kudos it’s The Stooges, one of the most influential, powerful and explosive outfits ever to plug in a guitar. Formed in Ann Arbor in 1967, the Stooges were a forceful poke in the eye of commercial rock. Volatile and incendiary, the band wrote grimy psychedelic blues songs that grooved, droned and stomped in equal measure. Onstage, Iggy was commanding and menacing, cutting himself with glass, smearing his body with peanut butter and baiting the crowd out of its complacency.
The group’s volcanic energy earned it a record deal in 1968 and a year later, the Stooges released their self-titled debut, which featured the proto-punk classics “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” “No Fun” and “1969.” In 1970, they followed with the heavier, more confrontational Fun House, which many consider the band’s finest hour. Three years would pass between Fun House and Raw Power, a primal, powerful slab of gyrating clamor from a band on the verge of physical and psychological collapse.
By the end of 1973, the Stooges had broken up. In the decades that followed, Iggy established himself as a successful solo artist, releasing 15 studio albums between 1977 and 2003. Meanwhile, Scott Asheton played in Scot’s Pirates, Sonny Vincent’s Rat Race Choir and Rock Action and Ron Asheton rocked with Destroy All Monsters, the New Race, the Empty Set and Dark Carnival. In 1998, Ron joined forces with Watt and members of Mudhoney and Sonic Youth in the one-off supergroup Wylde Ratttz, an experience that paved the way for Watt to join The Stooges.
One of the most eagerly anticipated albums of 2007, The Weirdness is destined to be as inspiring, unpredictable and undeniable as the three records that preceded it over three decades ago. The release of the album will be followed by a full world tour that will clearly display the energy, vitality and freshness of one of rock and roll’s greatest success stories. In other words, the legacy continues…
Fat Joe hits the #10 spot...
Dec 21, 2006
December 21, 2006 Since it’s re-birth as an urban label and artist development unit in June, Imperial Records--- a legendary imprint that was home to Fats Domino, teen rock idol, Ricky Nelson, the O’Jays and Cher back in the 50’s and 60’s---has the music industry buzzing with a top 10 single. The labels’ first release is Fat Joe’s critically acclaimed album Me, Myself and I, released last month in conjunction with Terror Squad Entertainment and Virgin Records.
The album’s first single, "Make It Rain" is #9 with a bullet on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart and also #30 with a bullet on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album debuted at #14 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and #3 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart. The single has over 4,000 BDS spins and an audience of over 40 million this week. Me, Myself and I has received critical acclaim in VIBE, the Source, Washington Post, and the LA Times.
"The new Imperial Records embodies the same pioneering spirit and dedication to quality music as the original label," said Imperial Senior Vice President/General Manager Neil Levine. "But our approach to projects is very much designed for the music business today. We have the advantage of being super-focused on finding and developing the most exciting music in the clubs and the streets, and have access to major label resources, such as Virgin’s promotion and sales team for projects like Fat Joe’s."
Imperial Records a label and artist development label group that is a part of EMI’s Caroline division was designed as a catalyst and breeding ground for new talent. Imperial is working closely with emerging artist and marketing and promoting each release from the grass roots level to the top of the charts. Imperial is also offering services to third party distribution labels including publicity, radio promotion, street team promotions, sales management, product management and on-line marketing. Imperial is also providing these resources to urban artist within EMI’s major labels in the United States, including Capitol and Virgin.
We Are Scientists featured on MTV's "I'm from Rolling Stone"
Dec 19, 2006
"I'M FROM ROLLING STONE" will premiere on MTV, January 7th at 10pm.
Check out the trailer here: I'm from Rolling Stone
WE ARE SCIENTISTS will be one of the artists featured in the 2nd episode of the series, airing January 14th at 10PM
The French Connection presents Holiday Rocks 2006!
Dec 19, 2006
An exclusive sweepstakes promotion featuring Stacie Orrico and RJA.
This nationwide campaign is in full swing, including fourteen in-store events in major markets, featuring catering, DJ entertainment, shopping incentives and gift bags. Customers will have an exclusive opportunity to pre-order Stacie Orrico's not yet released CD, Beautiful Awakening and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus's Gold Album "Dont You Fake It"
By entering the exclusive holiday sweepstakes, participants get a chance to win a walk-on role in a Virgin Records music video; an Apple iPod nano complete with Virgin Records music library; a $1000 French Connection wardrobe; an Izze custom guitar signed by a Virgin Records artist; and Logitech Z-10 Speakers. Two runners up will receive a Virgin Records music library, a $500 French Connection wardrobe, and Logitech AudioStation Express.
To enter walk into any French Connection store, use this link http://frenchconnection.camber-group.com/us/2006/virgin/, or visit www.frenchconnection.com for more details.
MeatLoaf takes Bat out of Hell on the Road!
Dec 12, 2006
"BAT OUT OF HELL III - SEIZE THE NIGHT TOUR"
Meat Loaf takes his critically acclaimed Bat Out Of Hell performance on the road!
Tickets On Sale Saturday, December 16
Los Angeles, CA (December 11, 2006) - Grammy® Award winner and one of the top-selling artists of all time, Meat Loaf, brings his wildly successful performances from Broadway and Royal Albert Hall in London to the locals with his critically acclaimed live performance featuring songs from all three Bat Out of Hell albums with dates beginning early 2007. Thirteen years in the making, Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose unleashed to a hungry public on October 31st with a debut at #8 on the Billboard charts and a top 5 debut in more than 10 countries. Meat Loaf is now ready to take the epic trilogy on tour beginning Friday, February 23 in Pala, California (see dates below).
The three act performance includes smash hits from each of the Bat Out Of Hell installments, including "Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad," "You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth," and the show-stopping "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights." Act II features more favorites you know by heart including the classic international chart-topper "I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)," which earned Meat Loaf a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Solo Performance. Finally, Act III brings the franchise full circle with the powerful, "It’s All Coming Back to Me Now, " "Blind as a Bat" and a finale spanning the entire "Bat" series.
Meat Loaf is in top form with audience and critics taking notice during several one night only preview performances of ‘Bat on Broadway’ last month (the limited engagement glimpse of the trilogy):
óóóó (four stars) - The Guardian (London/Royal Albert Hall Performance)
"óóóó" (out of 4) -The Independent (Royal Albert Hall Performance)
"[Meat Loaf] didn’t stray from the "Bat" flight path once during this two-hour performance during which he offered up all of the bombast, affectation and unreconstructed lung power he’s come to embody over the years."
- Daily Variety (New York Broadway Performance)
"" two hours of over-the-top power pop that blended the best of the ‘Bat Out of Hell’ trilogy"" - New York Post (New York Broadway Performance)
Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose was produced by hit-maker Desmond Child, and completed with the close participation of two key Bat Out of Hell veterans: Todd Rundgren, contributing vocal arrangements, and Jim Steinman, writing seven songs. Mixed by Grammy Award winning studio engineer Greg Collins (U2, Gwen Stefani), with string arrangements by David Campbell, this final installment of the Bat franchise includes special guest appearances by Motley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 (ex-Marilyn Manson) who co-wrote the title track with Child, as well as guitar hero Steve Vai appears on the record and is a co-writer. Also included on the album is production/session whiz John Shanks, as well as an unmistakable signature appearance by Queen guitarist Brian May on "Bad For Good."
Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell (1977), the immortal and genre-transforming original, released in 1977 with songs by Jim Steinman and production by Todd Rundgren, ran for an extraordinary 82 weeks on the Billboard album chart and has sold in excess of 14 million copies in the U.S. alone. The second installment, Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell, released in 1993 earned Meat Loaf a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Solo Performance. Meat Loaf has a total of 24 multi-platinum, platinum and gold RIAA awards. Additionally, he simultaneously released the album Storytellers, in partnership with VH-1, and his autobiography To Hell and Back in 2003.
Meat Loaf, one of most diverse talents in entertainment today, has appeared in more than 60 television and feature films including, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (as Eddie), Roadie, Fight Club, Wayne’s World, Out of Bounds, The Squeeze, Leap of Faith, and most recently a critically acclaimed role as Jack Black’s father in Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny. At the outset of his performing career, he also appeared onstage in Hair in Los Angeles, Detroit and on Broadway.
Congratulations to our Grammy Nominated Artists...
Dec 07, 2006
JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING OUR ARTISTS ON THEIR GRAMMY NOMINATIONS!!
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED FEB. 11TH LIVE FROM THE STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES ON CBS
KT TUNSTALL
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - "Black Horse And The Cherry Tree"
JANET JACKSON
Best Contemporary R&B Album - "20 Y.O."
GORILLAZ
Best Long Form Music Video "Demon Days — Live In Manchester"
JOHNTA AUSTIN
Song Of The Year - "Be Without You"
Johnta Austin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jason Perry, songwriters (Mary J. Blige)
Best R&B Song - "Be Without You"
Johnta Austin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jason Perry, songwriters (Mary J. Blige)
"Don't Forget About Us"
Johnta Austin, Mariah Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox & Jermaine Dupri, songwriters (Mariah Carey)
JOSS STONE
Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
Family Affair
(Sly & The Family Stone) John Legend, Joss Stone With Van Hunt
Track from: Different Strokes By Different Folks
ENIGMA
Best New Age Album - "A Posteriori"
30 Seconds to Mars CD / DVD Special Edition
Dec 04, 2006
30 SECONDS TO MARS APPROACHES PLATINUM ALBUM STATUS ‘A BEAUTIFUL LIE’ RELEASED IN SPECIAL CD/DVD PACKAGE
MTV2 Partners With Virgin Records For December 5 Release
Including Footage From The Band’s Greatest Moments On The
Channel and Award-Winning Video"The Kill"
NEW YORK - The near platinum album A BEAUTIFUL LIE by Virgin Records’ 30 SECONDS TO MARS is to be released in a deluxe special package on December 5, 2006. MTV2 and Virgin Records have teamed up to deliver this deluxe package subtitled 'GRAVITAS' which features a lenticular cover and will contain the original album CD, a bonus MTV2 branded DVD featuring the band’s greatest moments on the channel, and as a special thank you, over 5,200 names of fans listed within the fold-out artwork.
In addition, the bonus DVD will include the video for"ATTACK," as well as the multi-award-winning video"The Kill," a making-the-video feature, and a generous menu of 30 SECONDS TO MARS television appearances taken over the course of the year.
"The Kill," a #3 Modern Rock airplay hit and the longest running song on the Modern Rock charts of 2006 with an impressive 40+ weeks, was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards, Best Rock Video and MTV2 Award. It won the MTV2 Award. It also won the mtvU Woodie Award for Best Video (Live Action). FUSE named 30 SECONDS TO MARS’ lead singer Jared Leto "Prince of Darkness," and honored"The Kill" as the Best Video Inspired By Film.
The current single,"From Yesterday" is a top 15 hit on the Modern Rock charts which currently gives 30 SECONDS TO MARS two songs in the top 15. The short film and video for"From Yesterday" gave 30STM another career milestone by becoming the very first American rock video ever shot in its entirety in the People’s Republic of China. It premiered on MTV and MTV2 on November 20th and can be seen on the networks now.
30 SECONDS TO MARS just wrapped up the MTV2 $2 Bill"Welcome To The Universe" tour in which they headlined. They will next headline the Taste of Chaos tour beginning February 2007
K-os "Electrik Heat- The Seekwill" on Mtv2's Subteranean
Nov 30, 2006
Check out k-os "Electrik Heat - The Seekwill" on MTV2's hipster headquarters SUBTERRANEAN this Sunday night at 1 AM EST
Check out RBD's Upcoming Appearances!
Nov 28, 2006
Performance on Cartoon Network
January (TBA)
RBD to perform live to 9 million homes. Past performers include Rihanna, Teddy Geiger, and Jess McCartney.
"Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade"
Monday, December 25, 2006 @ 10/9c on ABC (Check your local listings)
Celebrating its 23rd Year with Co-hosts Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa, and Ryan Seacrest, the two-hour show features a star-studded celebrity guest list with scheduled appearances and musical performances by RBD, Beyonce, Daniel Powter, and Andrea Bocelli to name a few.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2007
Saturday, December 31, 2006 at 10/9c on ABC (Check your local listings)
For the 35th consecutive year, Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve will lead America into the New Year when Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest host three-and-a-half hours of special New Years Eve programming including musical performances by RBD, Christina Aguielra, Ludacris, Rihanna, and Fergie.
EXTRA
December 2006, Airdate TBC (Check your local listings)
Live Performance of "Tu Amor"
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD
December 2006, Airdate TBC (Check your local listings)
Interview
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December 2006, Airdate TBC (Check your local listings)
Interview
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - "Don't You Fake It" Certified Gold
Nov 27, 2006
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus turns Gold: ‘Don’t you Fake it’ is certified GOLD. Gripping ‘Face Down’ single and video drives album sales, awareness of domestic violence; live dates are set to year-end and into early 2007 - headlining the take action tour in 2007
NEW YORK - Virgin Records rock quintet THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS’ debut album DON’T YOU FAKE IT has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for U.S. sales exceeding a half-million copies, the label announced today. The album was released just 4 months ago on July 18, 2006, and entered the Billboard Top 200 national album sales chart at #25.
The Jacksonville, Florida-based band is Ronnie Winter (lead vocals), Elias Reidy (guitar, backing vocals), Duke Kitchens (guitar, piano, vocals), Joey Westwood (bass, vocals) and Jon Wilkes (drums, vocals). The first RJA single and video, “Face Down,” an urgent, unflinching and personally-felt indictment of domestic abuse, has touched a universal chord, becoming a massive video and on-line hit upon its June debut. The track is currently in the #6 position on the Alternative Radio charts, and on MySpace.com, “Face Down” has generated an astonishing 7.7 million audio streams, of a total stream count of all songs exceeding 18 million to date. The band has additionally been featured on AOL's 'Sessions Under Cover', and scored placement as a Yahoo! Music 'Who's Next: User's Choice' artist. In its debut week, DON’T YOU FAKE IT was also Top 10 in iTunes daily chart of most-downloaded full albums.
During the month of October, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) partnered with Virgin Records and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, for a fundraiser to help support NCADV’s efforts to fight Domestic Violence and it’s effects on America’s younger generation. The partnership, also includes television, print and radio PSA’s using “Face Down” and donations from sales of specially designed t-shirts and merchandise, will continue throughout the band’s national headlining tour.
Following the band’s non-stop year-end touring schedule (see dates below), THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS will headline the 2007 Take Action! Tour, scheduled to kick off in early February. The forty-city annual tour benefits the Youth America Hotline! (YAH!), encouraging the young to engage with local organizations to combat depression and suicide.
RBD’s "Ser o Parecer" Reaches the #1 Hot Latin Track
Nov 21, 2006
The new RBD hit takes by storm the USA Radio Charts - "Ser o parecer" is ALSO BILLBOARD’s HOT LATIN CHART GAINER of THE WEEK!
Miami, FL - RBD, the musical phenomena of the year, reached today the #1 position at the Billboard’s Hot Latin Track List with its single "Ser o Parecer". Also, due to its strong presence in the USA Latin radio, RBD is the Hot Latin Chart Gainer of the week.
Even though, RBD had since its formation multiple hits in the radio, this is the very first time that reaches a number one position at the Hot Latin Charts.
"Ser o Parecer", composed by Armando Ávila, is the first single of RBD’s third Spanish studio album "Celestial". This new recording hits the USA market this Friday, November 24.
RBD has sold over 5 million albums in United States and Latin America in less than two years. Last week, their guest appearance on the renowned TV night talk show Don Francisco Presenta, resulted in one of the highest all time ratings in the program’s history. The show was dedicated fully to this sensational Mexican group integrated by Anahi, Dulce, Maite, Christian, Christopher and Alfonso.
RBD was created as a spin off pop group from the highly successful Mexican soap opera Rebelde, produced by Televisa and telecast in the USA and Puerto Rico by Univision Network.
RBD Wal-Mart Soundcheck performance is now Live!
Nov 21, 2006
The RBD Wal-Mart Soundcheck performance is now LIVE! This live perf. is broadcasted in all 3K+ Wal-Mart Stores and massive online exposure though Wal-Marts Home Site and Soundcheck Site! Through the first 36 hours it has been live online, Wal-Mart has received over 35K+ streams of the video which - Per Wal-Mart - is one of the strongest figures they have seen all year! For a Live Version of "Tu Amor" + spanish album tracks + an Interview + more....GO TO www.walmart.com/soundcheck
RBD to perform in the 2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov 21, 2006
HERSHEY'S has confirmed RBD for their float on the 2006 MACYS THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE (Nov. 23 in NYC)
2006 marks the 80th annual of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
RBD will be performing "Tu Amor" Live on NBC when over 2.5 million spectators line the Parade route in the heart of New York City. Along the Parade Route, RBD will be able to perform 2-3 additional tracks. Estimated performance time is at 11am.
Performance will be Simulcast on the Telemundo network
Meat Loaf to present on the American Music Awards
Nov 21, 2006
Watch as MEAT LOAF presents the Award for "Favorite RAP/HIP-HOP Album" tongiht, 11/21, on the 2006 American Music Awards at 8pm!
KT Tunstall Joins the Hitmakers of 2006 in Grammy Nominations!
Nov 17, 2006
SINGER-SONGWRITER’S MILLION-SELLING VIRGIN RECORDS DEBUT STILL GOING STRONG AFTER NINE MONTHS IN RELEASE; TUNSTALL ADDS DECEMBER TOUR DATES
NEW YORK - Taking a well-deserved place alongside the artists who most defined the music of 2006, Virgin Records singer-songwriter KT TUNSTALL will be among the announcers of the 49th Annual Grammy Awards nominations. The nomination announcements will take place in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2006. Among Tunstall’s scheduled fellow announcers are Mary J. Blige, James Blunt, Rascal Flatts, and Justin Timberlake. Winners will be awarded at Grammy ceremonies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 11, 2007, to be televised on CBS.
With album sales and public demand driven by continuing radio and television exposure of her album, Tunstall will also be touring the U.S. in early December (see dates below.) Tunstall’s EYE TO THE TELESCOPE album has sold over 1 million copies in the U.S, and is certified quintuple-platinum in Tunstall’s native U.K. Worldwide sales have exceeded 3.5 million copies.
Tunstall has been viewed as a Grammy frontrunner ever since the U.S. release in of her album in February 2006, when the unique pop-blues kick-off single "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" immediately became one of the year’s most durable radio and video hits. It held the national No. 1 spot at the Hot AC format through most of July and August, and, months later, remains Top 5 in national Adult Contemporary airplay.
The follow-up smash, "Suddenly I See," is now in the Top Ten in Hot AC airplay, and is also continuing to rise in Top 40 airplay. Numerous tracks from the album have also been featured in the country’s highest-rated television programs, including Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol and Will and Grace, as well as in the smash film comedy, The Devil Wears Prada.
In mid-October, Virgin Records released Tunstall’s Acoustic Extravaganza, a special CD/DVD package containing new acoustic songs, "unplugged" versions of two album tracks, and in-studio documentary video footage. The million-selling EYE TO THE TELESCOPE album has also been released in a special deluxe CD/DVD package, adding a new track, "Immune" to the CD. The DVD collates every music video from the album (including both U.S. and U.K. versions of the "Suddenly I See" clip), and adds five exciting live performances from her concerts in Washington D.C. and New York.
Over the course of the year, the singer-songwriter also took a leadership position among concerned artists by adopting a broadly eco-conscious approach to her career, announcing at the outset of her U.S. headline tour that she would travel in a bus modified to run on environmentally-friendly biodiesel fuel.
30 Seconds to Mars Makes Music Video History
Nov 16, 2006
30 SECONDS TO MARS MAKES MUSIC VIDEO HISTORY: SHOOTS IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AN EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY, TIME, AND CULTURE
Absorbing and Expansive "From Yesterday" A Lavish, Cinematic Follow–Up To Multi Award–Winning Music Video "THE KILL"
MTV "Primetime Premiere," MTV2 "Unleashed" and MTV2 "Makes A Video" Premieres November 20, 2006
NEW YORK – With their second album A BEAUTIFUL LIE nearing platinum status, Virgin Records’ 30 SECONDS TO MARS will unveil another career milestone with an epic and astonishing new music video for the album track "FROM YESTERDAY," becoming the very first American rock video ever shot in its entirety in the People’s Republic of China.
"From Yesterday," encompasses a complex story surrounding the history and culture of a multi–millennial period, while depicting fantasy, violence, and even sexual perversity. Breaking new ground with both the location and in utilizing cutting edge technology by being one of the first videos ever presented in HD, the group visualized "From Yesterday" as a massive screen–scape shot in Super 35 film, finished in HD, and captured in 5.1 surround sound – all of which helped build on the mystery and surrealism of the song itself.
"I thought that shooting in China would be the perfect setting to explore the visual possibilities for this song. The depth of their history, the beauty of the culture and the passion of the people inspired a story that left us as a band changed forever," said lead singer Jared Leto.
With a level of style and substance more along the line of short film than any typical music video, "From Yesterday" was directed by Bartholomew Cubbins, the press shy, reclusive director who also directed the much–honored previous 30STM video, "The Kill."
Shot in the Forbidden City and the Emperor Qin palace, "ambitious" only begins to describe the sheer scale of the production, which included hundreds of costumed extras and warriors in an elaborate set design inspired by the empires of ancient Chinese Dynasties, with classical Chinese opera, hundreds of flags, acrobats, swordsmen, martial artists, and even a massive show of fireworks arrayed in an eye–popping, breath–taking visual that is unforgettable. Through a translator Cubbins had only this to say about the experience, "the condition of the prison I stay is atrocious....although the food is surprisingly good. I love eggroll. If anyone could contact the Danish embassy it would be appreciated... Tel # 51.25.33.27.6225. I not guilty."
On Monday, November 20th at 10:00am, MTV2 will premiere 30STM "Makes A Video" for "From Yesterday." They will also air the special extended version of the film immediately following the program. Repeat airings will continue throughout the week. You will also be able to see the full extended special version of the film on MTV.com, MTV2.com, and 30secondstomars.com. Also that day, MTV2 will premiere the "Unleashed" world premiere of the video throughout the day and MTV will air the video in its "Primetime Premiere" special at 11:00pm.
"From Yesterday" follows one of the most–honored videos of 2006, "The Kill." A No. 3 Modern Rock airplay hit, "The Kill" was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards – Best Rock Video and the MTV2 Award. It won the MTV2 Award. FUSE named 30STM lead singer Jared Leto "Prince of Darkness," and honored "The Kill" as the Best Video Inspired By Film. It also won the mtvU Woodie Award for Best Video (Live Action).
30 SECONDS TO MARS is currently headlining the MTV2 $2 Bill "Welcome To The Universe" tour –– also dubbed the "Environmentour" for its conscientious use of earth–friendly alternatives. After some select shows in December, they will next headline the Taste of Chaos tour beginning February 2007.
30 Seconds to Mars Makes Music Video History
Nov 16, 2006
30 SECONDS TO MARS MAKES MUSIC VIDEO HISTORY: SHOOTS IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AN EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY, TIME, AND CULTURE
Absorbing and Expansive "From Yesterday" A Lavish, Cinematic Follow–Up To Multi Award–Winning Music Video "THE KILL"
MTV "Primetime Premiere," MTV2 "Unleashed" and MTV2 "Makes A Video" Premieres November 20, 2006
NEW YORK – With their second album A BEAUTIFUL LIE nearing platinum status, Virgin Records’ 30 SECONDS TO MARS will unveil another career milestone with an epic and astonishing new music video for the album track "FROM YESTERDAY," becoming the very first American rock video ever shot in its entirety in the People’s Republic of China.
"From Yesterday," encompasses a complex story surrounding the history and culture of a multi–millennial period, while depicting fantasy, violence, and even sexual perversity. Breaking new ground with both the location and in utilizing cutting edge technology by being one of the first videos ever presented in HD, the group visualized "From Yesterday" as a massive screen–scape shot in Super 35 film, finished in HD, and captured in 5.1 surround sound – all of which helped build on the mystery and surrealism of the song itself.
"I thought that shooting in China would be the perfect setting to explore the visual possibilities for this song. The depth of their history, the beauty of the culture and the passion of the people inspired a story that left us as a band changed forever," said lead singer Jared Leto.
With a level of style and substance more along the line of short film than any typical music video, "From Yesterday" was directed by Bartholomew Cubbins, the press shy, reclusive director who also directed the much–honored previous 30STM video, "The Kill."
Shot in the Forbidden City and the Emperor Qin palace, "ambitious" only begins to describe the sheer scale of the production, which included hundreds of costumed extras and warriors in an elaborate set design inspired by the empires of ancient Chinese Dynasties, with classical Chinese opera, hundreds of flags, acrobats, swordsmen, martial artists, and even a massive show of fireworks arrayed in an eye–popping, breath–taking visual that is unforgettable. Through a translator Cubbins had only this to say about the experience, "the condition of the prison I stay is atrocious....although the food is surprisingly good. I love eggroll. If anyone could contact the Danish embassy it would be appreciated... Tel # 51.25.33.27.6225. I not guilty."
On Monday, November 20th at 10:00am, MTV2 will premiere 30STM "Makes A Video" for "From Yesterday." They will also air the special extended version of the film immediately following the program. Repeat airings will continue throughout the week. You will also be able to see the full extended special version of the film on MTV.com, MTV2.com, and 30secondstomars.com. Also that day, MTV2 will premiere the "Unleashed" world premiere of the video throughout the day and MTV will air the video in its "Primetime Premiere" special at 11:00pm.
"From Yesterday" follows one of the most–honored videos of 2006, "The Kill." A No. 3 Modern Rock airplay hit, "The Kill" was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards – Best Rock Video and the MTV2 Award. It won the MTV2 Award. FUSE named 30STM lead singer Jared Leto "Prince of Darkness," and honored "The Kill" as the Best Video Inspired By Film. It also won the mtvU Woodie Award for Best Video (Live Action).
30 SECONDS TO MARS is currently headlining the MTV2 $2 Bill "Welcome To The Universe" tour –– also dubbed the "Environmentour" for its conscientious use of earth–friendly alternatives. After some select shows in December, they will next headline the Taste of Chaos tour beginning February 2007.
30 Seconds to Mars Video Premiere on MTV - Tune in
Nov 15, 2006
30 Seconds to Mars' "From Yesterday" is confirmed for MTV's PRIME TIME PREMIERE Monday, November 20th @ 11:00 p.m.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus on AOL's Sessions Under Cover
Nov 10, 2006
Click here to see RJA performing acoustic versions of "Face Down" and "Guardian Angel" plus a cover of Staind's "Outside."
Vote for DFB on BET.com!
Nov 09, 2006
Vote for Dem Franchize Boyz' "Lean Wit, Rock Wit It" video in Alltel Wireless People's Champ Award on BET.com! Winner will be announced during BET Hip-Hop Awards Nov. 15th @ 9PM!
Vote here!
Iggy Pop in Johnny Cash's new video "God's Gonna Cut You Down"
Nov 09, 2006
Don't miss Iggy Pop in the premiere of Johnny Cash's new video "God's Gonna Cut You Down" on MTV TOMORROW at 11PM. For more information go to mtv.com.
Meat Loaf Enters the Top Ten in the U.S. Charts
Nov 08, 2006
‘BAT OUT OF HELL III’ IN U.S. TOP TEN ALBUM ENTRY NO. 8 U.S DEBUT JOINS WORLD-WIDE RUSH TO NEWEST EPISODE OF ROCK FRANCHISE
NEW YORK - November 8, 2006 - Culminating thirteen years of pent-up demand, MEAT LOAF’s BAT OUT OF HELL III: The Monster is Loose, crashed into the Billboard Top 200 national album sales chart at No. 8. The album was released last week in the U.S. and Canada by Virgin Records America. The album was the highest charting debut in Canada this week at #3.
The album, the epic third installment of rock’s greatest franchise, was also released throughout Europe last week, racking up a trail of chart-busting sales statistics: it entered national charts as the No. 2-selling album in Germany and holds it’s position this week, No. 3 in the UK, No. 3 in Canada, No. 4 in Switzerland, No. 5 in Austria, No. 5 in Denmark, No. 6 in Norway, No. 8 in Holland, No. 9 in Australia, No. 10 in Sweden and No. 5 in New Zealand. The album is to be released in Southern Europe, Southeast Asia and Japan early next year.
Predicting the fan and critical mania that greeted the release of the album and his recent trans-Atlantic theatrical presentation of his Bat Out of Hell trilogy, MEAT LOAF said recently: “The Bat just has a life of its own, so you can’t say you’re gonna top it or you’re gonna beat it, you just have to try to do something special.” The album’s release was preceded by a lavish, evocative video clip of “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” co-starring Marion Raven, who is featured with MEAT LOAF on the album track, written originally by Jim Steinman for him at the time of the first Bat Out of Hell album.
U.S. critics agreed universally that Meat delivered an album fully worthy of the three-album, three-decade ‘Bat’ franchise. Raves in the trade and consumer press included: “…Meat Loaf delivers his most impassioned vocals since the original ‘Bat’ in 1977.” (Entertainment Weekly, 11/3/06, Chris Willman); “Thirty years after the original "Bat" made Loaf a star, he returns with ‘Bat III,’ a disc that recalls the original's theatrical bombast, anthemic melodies and guitar shred.”&nb