UK Arena Madness

The seven date tour will also include shows in Belfast (December 7th) and Cardiff (December 10th) before concluding at the O2 Arena in London on December 14th. 

The tour will feature the outfit's full line-up and the group are expected to preview material off their new album, reportedly entitled, 'LUCKY7,' on the tour.- more on this story

Sanctuary Records RIP

The decision was made by the firm's new owner Universal, which bought Sanctuary last month for £44.5m. 

The closing business is home to artists including The Charlatans, Morrissey, Kelly Osbourne and Marc Almond. [Belly O's megaseller probably helped grow that bottom line!]- more on this story

Black Francis Bluefinger

"I privately went back to the old stage name, if that even makes any sense, almost as a joke," explains Black Francis. "I couldn't get The Pixies back into a studio, but I would transform into my alter ego of yesteryear. 

I spoke the magic syllables aloud and nothing happened; just as I thought. Soon after, my new manager asked me for a bonus track for a "best of" compilation to be released later in the year. And as I prepared for the session, I became (honestly) gripped by the spirit of Herman Brood, and my bonus track expanded into an 11 song record called BLUEFINGER in just a few days. Thank you Herman. You were at the distant edge of my vision for years when suddenly I was under your influence like a cloud of opium, like the scent of the house of the rising sun. Bliss. Bliss. Bliss. 

I had spoken the magical name and nothing had happened, but I was impatient, and like so many people, I thought the magic would reveal itself in an instant, as depicted in films. Magic is more subtle. And Herman Brood did turn me back into BLACK FRANCIS. Funny how things work out. You just never know."- more on this story

Biggy DVD

The Notorious B.I.G. is certain to be on every Hip Hop fan's shortlist of the greatest rappers of all time. He was respected and revered by his peers in the game where everyone from Jay Z to Tupac became captivated by his velvety tone and unparalleled rhyme style. He left behind a legacy that reached mythic status. 

Hear the stories first-hand from some of Biggie's closest friends and the biggest names in Hip Hop, including Method Man, Easy Mo Bee, Raekwon, Matty C and many others. - more on this story

Superdrag Limited Edition

Superdrag is also adding another Knoxville performance on October 19, after selling out the October 20 performance at Barley's Tap Room. Tickets will be available for the Oct. 19 Knoxville show on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 1 PM EST at superdrag.ducatking.com

Superdrag will also be kicking off the Midwest's only independent music festival MidPoint Music Festival in Cincinnati on September 27th in addition to John Davis being tapped as its 2007 Artist Keynote speaker for the event.- more on this story

Ghouls on Parade Tour

Trashlight Vision will be touring in support of their new album, "Alibis and Ammunition," which was released on Rock Ridge Music on July 10th. The album features 12 tracks of turbo-charged rock that is both uncompromising and in-your-face. 

Formed in 2004 by former Murderdolls member Acey Slade, the band sports a Guns 'n' Roses-meets-the-Misfits vibe proudly on its tattooed sleeve, and they are driven to bring New York City-style punk rock back to the forefront.- more on this story

Kid Rock Goes from Cowboy to Rock n Roll Jesus

Easily the artist's most provocative work to date, the album tackles themes such as race relations, religion in America, and, of course, sex. The album's first single, "So Hott," is racing up the rock radio charts, already hitting the Top 10 with the loving sentiment, "I want to f**k you like I'm never going to see you again." VH1 took the risk of premiering the provocative video this past Saturday on their Top 20 Countdown. - more on this story

Another CD Boxset for Nostalgic Boomers and Hippies

Forty years ago the world turned its ears toward San Francisco as a wave of talented bands gave birth to the American counterculture. On September 18, Rhino remembers that magical confluence of time and place with Love Is The Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970, a 4-CD box set of classics and rarities from the golden age of Golden State rock.- more on this story

Have an iTune with your Tall Mocha

When a customer enters a participating location, their device will automatically recognize the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store using a high-speed Wi-Fi wireless network with no connection fee or hotspot login. Customers will be able to browse, search and freely preview millions of songs, including a new "Now Playing" service which displays the name of the song playing in the Starbucks store at that moment, then easily buy and download songs or albums directly to their device. Prices and selection on the Tunes Wi-Fi Music Store are the same as on the regular iTunes Store. The service will make its debut at more than 600 Starbucks company-operated locations in New York and Seattle on October 2.- more on this story

Alberta Cross Bridge US roots with UK rock

"The Thief & The Heartbreaker" is Alberta Cross' self-produced debut, a collection of 7 heart-broke tales that sound as fresh as they do timeless, while introducing us to the arrestingly plaintive and distinctive vocals of Petter Ericson Stakee and an accomplished band completed by Terry Wolfers, Petter's brother John Alexander Ericson (a solo artist in his own right) on organ and Seb Sternberg on drums.

Petter grew up listening to folk and blues, traveling from an early age with his singer-songwriter father between Sweden and England before settling in London 7 years ago.- more on this story

Christian Rockers Wanted

Band Against MS

The Taylor model 210-E guitar bedecked with the authentic signatures of Walker, Alan Jackson, Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn and George Strait is one of several items included in the auction. Proceeds from the sale of the instrument will be divided between the National Capital Chapter of the National MS Society and Band Against MS. 

"Band Against MS is thrilled to continue our partnership with the National MS Society" says the charity's Director, Kyle Frederick. "We are sincerely grateful for the good work they do and for the individuals, groups and businesses that support our ongoing effort to fund research and education. We recognize that they are at the core of our endeavor to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis." - more information about Band Against MS 

Tony Bennett Song Book

The Ultimate American Songbook Vol. 1 is a dream project for Tony Bennett, who personally chose the 15-song program from his Columbia repertoire. Literally hundreds of singers have recorded versions of these songs over the years, but Tony Bennett is in the rare class of artists who actually took part in many of the original presentations. The songs on this definitive collection of popular standards cover three distinct decades of recording by Tony Bennett on Columbia
- more on this story

VMA Weekend Details

Throughout the "Video Music Awards Weekend," MTV will host events at the Palms Casino Resort and around the city to welcome artists, bands, celebrities and fans alike to Las Vegas and the biggest night in music. From poolside performances and benefit concerts, to an official MTV hospitality lounge and exclusive parties, MTV is heating up Las Vegas for one unforgettable weekend. Just some of the artists appearing as part of MTV's VMAs Weekend include Maroon 5, Robin Thicke, Eve, Peter Bjorn and John, Boys Like Girls, and Kevin Michael. 

The star-packed event will feature one night only performances by Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Rihanna, Common, Nelly Furtado, Gym Class Heroes, Akon and Souljah Boy, T-Pain, Cee-Lo, Daniel Merriweather, Lil' Wayne.- more on this story

Nat "King" Cole Reissue Series

Faced with such a weighty responsibility (some of these titles have never come out on CD, many more never here in America), Collector's Choice set out to release these wonderful records in a fashion that would bring value to the consumer, and yet remain true to their towering artistic integrity. The label decided to release the albums in two waves. The first wave will consist of nine twofers; these are albums whose common theme or arranger made them perfect matches for each other. 

The second wave, coming early in 2008, will consist of single albums augmented by non-LP bonus tracks that either hail from the same session or time period as the album in question, or fit the album's theme.- more on this story

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