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Christina Aguilera's New Album Coming In June, New Song Debuts Next Week

Christina Aguilera's been hard at work in the studio for the past year and is pleased to announce the release of her highly anticipated 4th studio album Bionic (RCA Records) this summer (June 8).

The first single from Bionic is the fiercely energetic anthem "Not Myself Tonight", produced by Polow Da Don. The song will premiere on ChristinaAguilera.com at 6pm EDT on 3/30, impacts radio on 4/5 and will be available on iTunes on 4/13.

Bionic features songs co-written by Aguilera along with her much buzzed about collaborations including Sia, Tricky Stewart, Polow Da Don, Le Tigre, Hill & Switch, and Ladytron among others. Aguilera notes, "Working on this album with so many talented artists and producers that I admire was really an amazing experience. The artists I chose to work with added so many unique sonic layers to Bionic. My intention was to step into their world and what they do combined with my own vision and sound. The results were magic." The album also features a ballad produced and written by Linda Perry titled "Lift Me Up". The title Bionic reflects Aguilera's ability to take her range to new levels and use her voice in various ways never heard before. - more on this story

Cane Murphy Releases New Song Featuring Michael Jackson

(Submitted News) In an effort to reach out to the people of Haiti, rapper Cane Murphy is releasing a new song featuring the late King of Pop himself-Michael Jackson.

"While thinking about the need for hope and the search for happiness that can sometimes be found in an uplifting song, the inspiration for 'Reflections' was born," says Murphy. The world needs change, and it needs it now.

"Reflections of the Man in the Mirror" was written by Murphy in the form of a letter to the late Michael Jackson, asking him for help remembering life's highlights and becoming a driving force for change. - more on this story

Solid Gold Spring Tour includes Secret Record Store Gig

After a whirlwind 7-show stint at the acclaimed SXSW festival that set the industry abuzz, Solid Gold have just announced the first leg of their National Spring Tour.

Kicking off with a home state show in Morris, MN, and closing with a secret "Record Store Day" event in Minneapolis, the band will spend two weeks in the Midwest and East Coast supporting their brand new physical release the Synchronize EP. (See dates below.)

The EP features 2 versions of the title track, one of which boasts a stunning remix by Morgan Kibby of M83 fame (a/k/a White Sea) and also breaks down Kenny Loggins' Top Gun smash hit, "Danger Zone" with an unexpected, spaced-out rendition that makes you finally realize that the song is actually pretty darn good. Hitting #69 on CMJ's Top 200 and still climbing up the charts, the EP is making a splash nationwide. - more on this story

Monica's New Album Is Having A Big First Week

Early sales indicate that Monica's brand new album, Still Standing, is projected to debut at #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #2 on the Top 200 album charts. Released on March 23 on J Records, Still Standing is currently #2 at iTunes and Amazon.

Leading the way to Still Standing's top of the charts entry is the album's first single "Everything To Me," which is currently #1 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #10 on the Ringtone chart.

The projected album entry will maintain Monica's long standing track record of chart-topping debuts and marks her second consecutive #1 R&B Album debut. Monica's previous 3 albums (The Makings of Me, After The Storm, The Boy is Mine) have debuted at #1 and/or #2 on either the Top 200 or Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts. - more on this story

Selena Gomez And Jenni Rivera Added To Lilith Tour

Selena Gomez and Jenni Rivera are the latest artists added to The 2010 Lilith Tour line-up. Additionally, Lilith organizers have revealed details (artists, dates, venues) for six more cities of the Live Nation produced summer festival, including the Sunday, June 27 tour launch at Calgary's McMahon Stadium.

Full list of artists announced so far: A Fine Frenzy, Anjulie, Ann Atomic, Anya Marina, Ash Koley, The Bangles, Beth Orton, Brandi Carlile, Butterfly Boucher, Cat Power, Ceci Bastida, Chairlift, Chantal Kreviazuk, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae, Court Yard Hounds, Donna Delory, Elizaveta, Emmylou Harris, Erin McCarley, Erykah Badu, Frazey Ford, The Go-Go's, Gossip, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Heart, Ima, Indigo Girls, Ingrid Michaelson, Janelle Monae, Jenni Rivera, Jennifer Knapp, Jesca Hoop, Jill Hennessy, Jill Scott, Julia Othmer, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Nash Katzenjammer, Kelly Clarkson, Ke$ha, La Roux, Lights, Lissie, Loretta Lynn, Lucy Schwartz, Marina & The Diamonds, Martina McBride, Mary J. Blige, Meaghan Smith, Melissa McClelland, Metric, Miranda Lambert, Miranda Lee Richards, Missy Higgins, Nikki Jean, Nneka, Norah Jones, Priscilla Renea, The Rescues, Rosie Thomas, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan, Selena Gomez, Serena Ryder, Sheryl Crow, Sia, Sugarland, Susan Justice, Suzanne Vega, Tara MacLean, Tegan and Sara, Toby Lightman, Vedera, Vita Chambers, The Submarines, The Weepies, Ximena Sarinana, Zee Avi

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The Disco Biscuits Premiere On Time Video and Map Out Tour Dates

The Disco Biscuits have just released the video for "On Time," a breezy and infectious electro-pop anthem from their latest album, Planet Anthem. This new video, which made its debut on MTV2 and MTU, was directed by Noah Rappaport and Ghost Town Media. It follows the sexual escapades of a skinny disco robot on a wild night on the town. (watch it here)

The Disco Biscuits also recently announced the lineup for the two annual festivals they put on. Bisco Inferno will take place on May 29th at Red Rocks Ampitheatre in Morrison, CO. In addiction to the Biscuits, headliners include The Glitch Mob and The Crystal Method.

Camp Bisco 9, the band's ninth annual three-day music and arts festival, will be held in Mariaville, New York from July 15-17th. The Disco Biscuits will perform all three nights, and other headliners include LCD Soundsystem, Ween, Girl Talk, and Major Lazer. As true road warriors, The Disco Biscuits have a slew of additional dates throughout the US. - more on this story

Great Lake Swimmers To Play The Juno Awards

Juno Nominees Great Lake Swimmers are confirmed to perform during the 2010 Juno Awards Broadcast on CTV, Sunday April 18th. The band's nomination for Roots & Traditional Album Of The Year: Group comes on the heels of a win for Favorite Folk / Roots Group at the Indies Awards, as well as a Short List Polaris Music Prize nod earlier this year.

A day prior to the Juno's broadcast, Great Lake Swimmers will join the worldwide celebration of the beloved indie record store on Record Store Day (April 17) with the physical release of their new Legion Sessions EP.

Recorded during the month of February 2009 in a Royal Canadian Legion Hall, the Swimmers captured live versions of many songs from their then freshly minted new album Lost Channels. The result is the watermark of a band embarking on a new and fully realized sound, almost a decade in development. The live EP captures this new rollicking full band sound, along with the gorgeous subtleties that the Swimmers have become best known for. - more on this story

AM Teams Up With Charlotte Gainsbourg For Tour

AM will continue his French connection as he'll join Charlotte Gainsbourg for a two-week jaunt, immediately following his current stint opening for Air.

In the midst of the tour, AM will jet home to Los Angeles where he will open for his musical idol, Brazilian icon and one of the originators of Tropicalismo, Caetano Veloso, who handpicked AM to help him kick off the award-winning Greek Theatre's 2010 season on Thursday, April 15.

"When I found out he was playing the Greek I knew I had to buy a ticket immediately, now that I'm opening for him, it's a dream come true," reveals AM. "Caetano's unique style and master songwriting skills has really inspired my songwriting and he is one of the most important songwriters of our time." - more on this story

The Gary Set Full Length Album Release

In 2009, Austin TX trio The Gary made waves with their debut EP, which produced the sleeper hit "Damn Machines" and six other songs of blue-collar angst and disillusionment. 2010 brings the arrival of their full-length album Logan, ten songs of "Minutemen-esque brevity and wit" that raises the bar, though maintains the aesthetic, of their Chub EP. [release date 4/6/2010]

It's been speculated that The Gary's sound is the antithesis of much of today's over-achieving indie rock scene, hearkening back to a sincere and direct approach that is sometimes lost on the gadgetry and vague delivery often found in current musical trends.

The band simply believes they are following their noses, as well as honoring their influences. Peruse through their record collections, and you're sure to find albums by Husker Du, Silkworm, Mission Of Burma, Archers Of Loaf, Squirrel Bait, Sonic Youth, GBV, among many with the Touch & Go and Dischord imprint. Logan is The Gary's second release on the Austin, TX label Cedar Fever Records. They will be playing in Texas and touring the midwest throughout Spring/Summer 2010. Personnel: Dave Norwood - bass & vocals / Trey Pool - guitar / Paul Warner - drums. - dates

David Newman's New Album Coming Next Month

To Be Home is the new 10-song CD from singer-songwriter and master chant artist David Newman, to be released on Nutone Music on April 27, 2010.

The album, which was recorded in Woodstock, was coproduced by Newman and Trina Shoemaker, the two-time Grammy Award winner best known for her work with Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris.

On To Be Home, Newman offers a mix of comforting folk songs in English as well as more traditional Kirtan chant songs in Sanskrit. In the U.S., Newman is responsible for helping to establish this new musical genre. - more on this story