Jon Foreman (Switchfoot) Week: The Cure For Pain

antiMusic reports: Jon Foreman, the frontman for Switchfoot is returning to his indie-scene roots by releasing four solo EPs over the coming months, individually titled Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. To celebrate the digital release of the first EP, Fall, we asked Jon to pick his five favorite tracks from the release and tell us a bit about each one. Here is Jon with today's song:

The Cure For Pain: I wrote this one in Texas on a day off. I was reflecting on the passing of time. I have been playing music in Switchfoot for about ten years. During that period, I have been fighting pain or running away from it in a myriad of ways. And yet the pain is a constant. I have had some amazing moments singing gravity away but the water keeps on falling.

I began to think the suffering I see around me, I think of the pain of a grandmother dying of cancer. Of a friend killed by a train. I think of the pain of death, of failure, of rejection, the pain of a father losing his only son. And I came to the conclusion that I cannot run from pain any longer.

Learn more about the new EPs, hear samples, read the lyrics, buy online and more - more on this story

Idol Sex Tape

Hecklerspray reports: Calm down; yes, there's apparently an American Idol sex tape about to hit the internet, but rest assured that you won't have to see Simon Cowell's bare todger flapping around like a torn blister in a windtunnel.

In fact it's a sex tape of Jessica Sierra, who we're told did moderately well at American Idol two years ago. And the sex tape isn't Jessica Sierra's only problem right now - that comes in the form of an arrest for intoxication and resisting arrest which violates her parole from the time she was arrested for battery and cocaine possession.

But while Jessica Sierra faces the possibility of a lengthy jail sentence, we all get the sex tape to look forward to. And since we didn't even know who Jessica Sierra even was until about 10 seconds ago, it's basically going to be a video of an anonymous, slightly rough-looking woman having it off. We can't decide if that makes it better or worse, actually
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Secret Green Day Songs?

Contact Music reports: Rockers Green Day have prompted rumours of a secret side project, after fans realised new music released under the name FOXBORO HOT TUBS sounded remarkably like the band.

The group are currently working on a follow-up to their 2004 disc, American Idiot, but the stark similarities in vocals between Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong and those on the Foxboro Hot Tubs' EP have got Internet blogs wondering whether the Holiday hitmakers have gone undercover to experiment with a new 1960s-inspired sound. [listen at http://www.myspace.com/foxborohottubs]

If Green Day are proven to be behind the Foxboro Hot Tubs, it would not be the first time they have released tracks under a pseudonym [Doesn't just about every emo/pop-punk singer these days try sound a bit like Billie Joe? The trick we hear is to hold your nostrils closed while singing. More on the past secret release here] - more on this story

Britney A Sign of the Apocalypse?

antiMusic reports: "And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations, even the unclean things of her fornication." Is Revelation 17 about Britney Spears? Not likely, but Method Man thinks the poptart is a sign of the Apocalypse.

Contact Music has the story" WU-TANG CLAN star METHOD MAN insists the moment BRITNEY SPEARS shaved her head signaled the end of the world.

The rapper believes the Toxic star's decision to remove her hair earlier this year (07) marked a complete change in the music industry. He says, "The whole music industry is twisted on it's f**king head. And Britney Spears shaved her head - that's how I know the Apocalypse is coming." - more on this story

Drug Dealer Attacks Pete Doherty

Gigwise reports: Police have confirmed sometime Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty was attacked in his local pub last weekend.

According to reports, Doherty was "punched in the face" by a drug dealer at the Sun Inn, Marlborough, Wiltshire.

However, it apparently wasn't over any outstanding debt or other such business, but rather because the dealer was upset he was not being patronised by Doherty and his infamous habit. - more on this story

Fall Out Boy Mad About Grammy Snub

Gigwise reports: Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz has hit at the Grammy Awards after his group failed to pick up a single nomination for the music industry back-patting event.

The bassist used Fall Out Boy's journal on their official website to vent his frustration at the snubbing under the title 'got bitterness? vs. a revelation on true connection (and the award goes to).'

With mixed feelings, he writes (typos and all): "the first reaction is jealousy mixed with a slight sense of entitlement. we just want to be a part of your club. we feel like the orphans in the movie the warriors, when we are just dying to be the baseball furies. the truth be told though when you explore it further than that you realize much more. other than the fact that we play the events for you and the right parties all the time (which is a bit embarrassing either for you or us, not sure which, possibly both. its kind of like being invited to a birthday party and then not allowed to eat the cake.)- it shouldnt mean much. (almost) noone in this industry has vision beyond the fear that this week is their last pay check.
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NIN Slam The Grammys

antiMusic reports: As Fall Out Boy whine and gets all "emo" about their group not receiving a pat on the back from the Grammys (see story in today's Day in Rock), Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor took aim at the music business version of a high school election with a post on the official NIN site last Thursday asking if the Grammy Awards can go the way of the 8-Track tape.

While the post no longer appears on the frontpage of the official Nine Inch Nails website here is what Trent had to say:

"While the music industry is doing everything they possibly can to go out of business, can we all make sure to rid ourselves of the Grammys, too? Out of touch old men jacking each other off. ENOUGH! Have a nice day."
- nin.com

New Sid Vicious Film in the Works

Gigwise reports: Biographer Alan Parker has announced a "definitive" bio-pic about Sex Pistols legend Sid Vicious.

Parker has already written three books about the notirious late bassist, and now Ipso Facto films are to produce a new docu-drama based on his work.

The 47-year-old writer says he hopes the new film 'Who Killed Nancy?' will prove the "last word" on Vicious' death and supposed murder of girlfreind Nancy Spungen following Alex Cox's 1986 movie 'Sid And Nancy'. - more on this story

Boss Books Giant Stadium Gigs

Reuters reports: Bruce Springsteen will return this summer to a familiar stomping ground, Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., for three shows to promote his latest album, "Magic."

The Boss and his E Street Band will perform July 27-28 and 31; tickets go on sale December 15.

He has sold out 66 prior shows at Giants Stadium, 51 of which were with the E Street Band. - more on this story

Jane's Addition's Eric Avery Sets Solo Debut

PR reports: Eric Avery, seminal bassist and co-founder of the iconic Jane's Addiction, has joined Dangerbird Records as the newest member to the flourishing indie label's family (Silversun Pickups, Sea Wolf, Eulogies). Avery's full-length debut, HELP WANTED, will be released April 8, 2008.

Meticulously constructed and appropriately titled, Avery did indeed receive a helping hand from some friends for his first formal solo effort. Shirley Manson of Garbage, Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers each lent a special contribution to the record, ranging from vocals to trumpet. Throughout the album's 12 tracks, Avery travels through Bowie-esque space voyages ("Walk Through Walls [The Man Who Can Fly Pt. 2]") to pastoral spoken-word landscapes ("Revolution"), dealing with his meditations from the political to the profound. - more on this story

McAvoy Denies Cobain Role

Contact Music reports: Scottish actor James McAvoy has quashed rumours he is to play Kurt Cobain in a movie about the tragic rock icon's life, insisting he knows "nothing" about the project.

McAvoy, 28, had been tipped by industry insiders as the frontrunner to step into the shoes of the late Nirvana singer, who died in April 1994 of a self-inflicted shotgun would to the head.

But the Atonement star pleads ignorant to any knowledge of the movie, which is to be executive produced by Cobain's widow Courtney Love and will use details from the late star's unpublished journals. - more on this story

Bowie, Blondie and Cohen Going Once, Going Twice

Contact Music reports: The British record company that handles David Bowie, Billy Idol, Blondie and Leonard Cohen's back catalogues is up for sale for a staggering $300 million (GBP150 million).

The independent Chrysalis Group, courted in the past by major labels including Warner Music, has hired an investment bank to help it attract a prominent buyer.

Chrysalis' publishing division manages the libraries of Bowie, Idol, Blondie, Leonard Cohen and Gnarls Barkley. - more on this story

Ben Harper Live CD/DVD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btmhm5GscNM reports: Thinkindie.com is thrilled to bring you Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals "Live at Twist & Shout", an intimate performance captured live on the eve of their sold out "Lifeline" tour.

Several hundred fans lined up hours in advance to witness the jam-packed event at Twist and Shout, a legendary music store in Denver. The set was recorded and the result is an amazing CD/DVD featuring cuts from Ben Harper's latest album "Lifeline" and more!

This release is available now exclusively at fine independent music stores nationwide. For complete list of outlets, visit www.ThinkIndie.com. - tracklisting and a preview link here

As I Lay Dying, Shadows Fall and Course Of Nature React To Grammy Nominations

antiMusic reports: As I Lay Dying, Shadows Fall and Course Of Nature have all issued statements about their respective Grammy nominations.

Metal Blade Records is proud to announce As I Lay Dying's Grammy Nomination for Best Metal Performance for "Nothing Left," the first single from their newest release, An Ocean Between Us. Vocalist Tim Lambesis says: "I thought someone was pulling my leg when I first heard that we're nominated for a Grammy this year. "I'm completely honored! Who would have thought you could play metal and still make your parents this proud? Now I'll have to go out and rent a tux to wear for the third time in my life. I knew I should have just bought one the first time…"

Atlantic recording artist Shadows Fall has received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for the song "Redemption" off their critically acclaimed label debut, THREADS OF LIFE. Shadows Fall frontman Brian Fair said the following: "We walked off stage in Milan Italy last night after a killer set on the Black Crusade tour and my phone started buzzing. After cracking a beer I checked my message and was absolutely shocked and amazed to find out that we had been nominated for our second Grammy!!! Redemption has been nominated in the best metal performance category for this year and I could not be more proud. The song is a celebration of the power of music and the human voice as an agent of change and to have it recognized in such a way is incredible. We were able to celebrate last night with our brothers in Machinehead who were also nominated. This years nominees show that real metal has demanded the attention and respect of the industry; and to be acknowledge alongside such influential and innovative bands like Slayer, King Diamond, Machinehead and As I Lay Dying is a true honor. We learned the hard way last year that the booze gets cut off way too early so we will be partying early and hard!!"
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