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Fall Out Boy Valentine TV

PR reports: The N celebrates Valentine’s Day with six stars who know all about matters of the heart. Famed rockers Fall Out Boy join Beyond the Break beauties Sonya Balmores and Suzie Pollard as co-hosts of The N’s Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Weekend, a three-day love fest showcasing The N’s hottest dates, disses and disasters from many of their hit shows. The weekend marathon will run from Friday, February 9 – Sunday, February 11 and will include exclusive band interviews and a performance of their latest hit single “This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race” from their upcoming album Infinity On High debuting February 6.

Fall Out Boy, Sonya and Suzie host the weekend featuring episodes of The N’s hottest shows including Degrassi, Instant Star, One on One and Beyond The Break. Additionally, The N viewers can catch an exclusive sneak peek on-air and online beginning Friday, February 9 from the anticipated third season of Instant Star which premieres Friday, February 16. “We’re excited to have Fall Out Boy co-host the Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Weekend with our Beyond the Break stars,” said Sarah Tomassi Lindman, SVP of Production and Programming, The N. “It’s the perfect weekend date to kick off Valentine’s Day.”- Click Here for the Full Story

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Kings of Leon Preview

PR reports: RCA Records is proud to announce the release of Kings of Leon's brilliant third record. Entitled "Because Of The Times," it will be released on April 3, 2007. Turning once again to producers Ethan Johns and Angelo Petraglia, "Because Of The Times" is the Tennessee-based band's first record since 2004's widely acclaimed "Aha Shake Heartbreak," which firmly established the Followills - Caleb, Jared, Matthew and Nathan -- as international stars. The first single from "Because Of The Times," will be "On Call," and will be sent to radio February 12.

Kings of Leon will be premiering a new single from their record BECAUSE OF THE TIMES this Friday, 2/2 on MySpace. [see full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story

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John Legend To Explain Songwriting

PR reports: Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and the Los Angeles Times announced yesterday that Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Legend will join the “How I Wrote That Song” panel discussion on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Key Club (9039 Sunset Blvd.) in Los Angeles. The panel, which will be held at 2 p.m., will feature some of music’s most successful songwriters discussing their craft. Tickets are $10 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster at www.keyclub.com, or at the Key Club box office (310-274-5800).

In addition to Legend, scheduled participants include BMI hit songwriters Cee-Lo (Gnarls Barkley), Dallas Austin, Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Sean Garrett, Kara DioGuardi, Butch Walker and Jeffrey Steele. The panel will be moderated by BMI Writer/Publisher Relations VP Catherine Brewton and Los Angeles Times chief music critic Ann Powers. Each panelist will perform one of their hit songs as well as answer questions about the business of songwriting and music.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Silversun Pickups Join Coachella

PR reports: Silversun Pickups' upward trajectory continues as the foursome get added to KROQ Los Angeles, break into the BILLBOARD 200 and join Coachella's lineup. And the year has only just begun!

Coachella 2007 has added a third day and invited the California natives to join the lineup Friday, April 27, following Silversun Pickups' extensive U.S. tour alongside Snow Patrol. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Matt Zane To Lecture Musicians

PR reports: Matt Zane (Society 1) is scheduled to speak at The Musicians Institute Tuesday the 6th at 4:00 P.M. for the Music Business Programs Guest Lecture Series. The series has been presenting an exceptionally impressive lineup each week for the past quarter. The Series gives students a chance to meet, ask questions and learn directly from some of the most successful artists and music professionals in the industry. The Series facilitator, Barry Squire also conducts MI's Hiring Hall audition showcase, which has resulted in a number of high-profile gigs for MI students. Zane had this to say: "Not many know it but I actually graduated from MI. I remember being a kid going to that school and now I am being asked to speak. Funny how things come full circle. I can only imagine what the students will think of the industry after my lecture."

Zane and Society 1 are currently in the studio recording a follow up to their 2006 Crash release The Years Of Spiritual Dissent.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Saliva's Highest Debut

PR reports: Island recording group Saliva reels in the highest album chart debut of their career, as BLOOD STAINED LOVE STORY, their fourth album (in stores January 23rd), enters the Billboard 200 at #19-bullet, with a first week Soundscan total of 30,000 sales. “Ladies and Gentlemen,” the album’s first single pick, has found a niche at Mainstream Active Rock (#2), Modern Rock, and Alternative Rock radio formats, and Saliva kicked off their album release as the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show “Rockline” with host Bob Coburn on Monday night, January 22nd (www.RocklineRadio.com).

Saliva continues criss-crossing the country on their 10th anniversary headlining U.S. tour, which has kept them on the road with shows in October, November, December, and January. A two-month schedule with South Carolina metal trio Crossfade (Columbia) begins tonight with a week of shows in Texas. See full story for dates and to hear songs from the new CD.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Obey Fu Manchu

PR reports: Southern California rock quartet FU MANCHU delivers new details on the band’s upcoming tenth album and Century Media Records debut, “We Must Obey”, which will hit stores on February 19th, 2007. The album will be released as limited edition featuring a luxurious slipcase art in a unique Hot Rod pinstriping style and a European only bonus track. Here the full track-listing:

FU MANCHU – “We Must Obey”
1. We Must Obey
2. Knew It All Along
3. Let Me Out
4. Hung Out To Dry
5. Shake It Loose
6. Land Of Giants
7. Between The Lines
8. Lesson
9. Moving In Stereo
10. Didn`t Really Try
11. Sensei Vs. Sensei
12. Never Again (European bonus track)

After a US headliner tour running from late February to mid-April, FU MANCHU will then rock their European audiences – see full story for dates, song samples and album art.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Dark Tranquillity Set April Release

PR reports: Swedish melodic death metal pioneers DARK TRANQUILLITY triumphantly return with “Fiction” in April 2007, an album that will undoubtedly add an exhilarating new chapter to the bands career. The album was mixed by Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted) and encompasses all of the elements on which the band built their career: thought-provoking lyrics, shredding guitar work, captivating melodies and sheer brutality. This offering is perhaps best compared to a modern-day version of the group’s revered classics “The Gallery” and “The Mind’s I”, only with more intensity behind it. The blueprint of melodic death metal is now at your fingertips.

In late March 2007, DARK TRANQUILLITY kick off the touring cycle for “Fiction” with a massive co-headlining U.S. run with The Haunted and Into Eternity followed by European summer festivals and a full length tour in autumn, revitalizing the genre they helped to create and further cementing their status as one of the scene’s most influential metal bands.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Wildhearts Return

PR reports: English rockers The Wildhearts will be returning to the US this spring with a new album under their belts, a new line up, and an appearance at SXSW in Austin, Texas among others. The band will begin mixing the new album, which will be self-titled, on February 1st and will release The Wildhearts later this year on the band’s own label, Round Records in the United Kingdom and Universal Records in Japan. Round Records is currently seeking distribution in the United States.

The Wildhearts’ new lineup sees the return of original drummer Ritch Battersby and the addition of Scott Sorry (Amen, Brides of Destruction) on bass. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Dam Almost Done

PR reports: London extreme metallers DAM's next album is in the final stages of production of their second album, titled "The Difference Engine" to be released by CANDLELIGHT RECORDS later this year. Guitarist/Vocalist Nathan speaks about the album: "After several long months of writing, recording, mixing, re-recording, re-mixing, arguing, soul-searching, and returning to old mixes, we are finally coming to a stage where the fruit of all our efforts is in sight. The guitars sound massive. The feel of the music itself is epic. We've brought in some extra special guest performers who have made sterling contributions to some of the songs on the album. The recording itself was made in part in London's Eastcote Studios with Finnish producer Anders Nuberg at the helm, and I think his unique approach has produced exceptional results."

An advance non-finalised version of the title track has been made available on the band's myspace page [see full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Onslaught Injury

PR reports: The reformed lineup of the classic U.K. thrash outfit ONSLAUGHT was forced to halt its show in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday (January 27) due to an injury sustained to a stage-diver.

Commented the group's vocalist, Sy Keeler: "While we encourage audience participation at our shows, you have all got to look out for one another. The fan was about to perform a backflip into the mass which was the pit when he slipped and mashed his head against the stage and knocked himself out, forcing us to halt proceedings for five minutes while he recieved medical attention. We really thought we'd witnessed a serious injury, but within minutes he was back on his feet. I must add that the pit crew/security were second to none with their work helping people stay safe; this was just an unfortunate accident. I am pleased to report he made a full recovery in time to witness NAPALM DEATH."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Jon McLaughlin Tour

PR reports: American heartland singer-songwriter and pianist, Jon McLaughlin, enters another leg of his nationwide tour in New York City at the famed east village lounge Piano’s on January 18th. His upcoming first album for Island Records, INDIANA, is due out this spring. Tour dates are currently scheduled through the spring – please see itinerary below – including dates in Chicago, Los Angeles, and more.

Feb
1 Ann Arbor, MI The Ark
2 Madison , WI Majestic Theater
3 St. Paul , MN University Of St. Thomas
5 Ames, IA Maintenance Shop[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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YouTube Pussy Ban

PR reports: Ongoing efforts by the Political Correctness Police to ban the new hot-button music video from critically acclaimed “dirty folk” comic JESSICA DELFINO are instead having an adverse effect on its mounting popularity. The video’s resilience to a recent Catholic League denouncement, coupled with its prior resurrection from YouTube banishment, is further vindication. Nothing can seemingly stop the power of MY PUSSY IS MAGIC.

Since its latest YouTube reinstatement, over 45,000 viewers have flocked to the wildly popular website to see what the Catholic-raised woman named “Best Potty-Mouthed, Guitar-Slinging Comedian of 2005” by the Village Voice has conjured with director Matt Davis (Mad TV, Martin Short’s Primetime Glick, MTV’s upcoming Human Giant). Thousands more websites also have linked, including ComedyCentral.com, Gawker.com and Denmark’s VKmag.com.

MY PUSSY IS MAGIC was hastily yanked from YouTube the day after Google snatched the site for $1.65 billion. Delfino since has been twice reinstated amid an alternate title change to Jessica Delfino Is Magic. Loose lips can’t sink this ship see it at the full story link.- Click Here for the Full Story

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Pam Tillis Sets April Release

conqueroo reports: Rhinestoned is Pam Tillis’ first album since 2002’s tribute to her father, Mel Tillis, titled It’s All Relative. Co-produced by the trio of Tillis, Matt Spicher (Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs) and Gary Nicholson (Delbert McClinton, Wynonna), the new CD is also her first independent release, set for release on April 17 on her own Stellar Cat label, marketed and distributed by Thirty Tigers and RED Distribution. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Knitting Factory NYC Upgraded

PR reports: As it embarks upon its 20th year as the leading authority on live emerging music, Knitting Factory Entertainment (KFE) today announced major technological enhancements to its landmark New York City venue. The upgrades, which affect the venue’s Main Space stage area, will enable significantly improved artist and fan experiences through all-new lighting and PA systems, a new onstage monitor mix position and an HD audio/video capture system.

“The Knitting Factory has never looked or sounded better,” said Jared Hoffman, President and CEO of KFE. “Entering our milestone 20th year, we are actively building on our reputation, not only as the place that showcases the best in emerging and established music, but also as a state-of-the-art venue that provides the very best audio-visual live music experiences. Equipping the NY facility with the most advanced technology we could find is just one more way we’re demonstrating our absolute commitment to artists and audiences alike.” [get all the details at the full story link.] - Click Here for the Full Story

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Paula To Host IDA Benefit

PR reports: Paula Abdul will host an extraordinary evening of music and entertainment, the first-ever star-studded Benefit Concert for the Animals, Saturday evening, February 17th at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. This In Defense of Animals (IDA) special event will help the animals still affected by Hurricane Katrina as well as launch IDA's Disaster Relief Fund to help animals in future disasters and other IDA rescue operations throughout the world.

This highly anticipated event will provide an memorable evening complete with red carpet arrivals, a VIP sponsor/celebrity reception, specialty food stations, tantalizing gourmet vegan cuisine and luscious desserts created by celebrity chefs and restaurants; and an after party featuring dancing with the All Star Band and special guest appearances. There will be stellar performances by Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night), Howard Scott (War), Robbie Dupree, Lester Chambers (The Chambers Brothers), Stephen Bishop, Joey Gian, E.G. Daily, Keaton Simons, Amana Melome, Justin Hopkins, Steve Ferrone, Alphonso Johnson, Peter Wolf, Deborah Gibson, Jeff Pevar (from CPR), Steve Postell, Jeff Levine, Jaared, Morris Pleasure, John Leftwich, Seleno Clarke and Paul Peress. Additional artists are joining daily. Check www.idausa.org/concert for updates. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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Today's Reviews

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Drookit Dogs(Artist of the Month)

Holy Mother of Guinness, do I love this band! Coming across with all the bluster of The Clash mixed with the cheekiness of The Pogues. Or perhaps Richard Thompson if he was injected with a huge dose of Paul Weller. (5 stars) - Read the full Drookit Dogs review

Sydera(Artist of the Month)

In many ways, Sydera's self-titled debut is everything mainstream heavy metal should be. The vocals are melodic, the rhythm guitars slam with solid-not-showboating riffs, the solos add to the songs, the lyrics work and classical piano and strings add a nice touch. (4.5 stars) - Read the full Sydera review

Black Sabbath - Tyr

The band's fifteenth album, Tyr, is the valorous continuation of Sabbath's legacy in the form of other Tony Martin albums with epic music, soaring vocals and spell-binding lyrics.- Read the full Black Sabbath - Tyr review

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