Erasure Box Set

Disc one of the box is a newly remastered take on the 1992 singles compilation "Pop! -- The First 20 Hits," including the hits "Chains of Love," "A Little Respect" and "Victim of Love." Disc two includes 19 singles from 1994 to 2007, such as "Always," "Breathe" and a cover of Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill." - more on this story

Stevie Wonder Coming To DVD At Last

Reuters reports: Stevie Wonder will release his first authorized DVD next month, chronicling a September 30-October 1 stand at London's 02 Arena.

"Live At Last" is due March 10 on Universal Motown in DVD and Blu-ray formats.The London shows were part of Wonder's first major tour in a decade.

The 27-song set list is packed with hits such as "Living for the City," "Overjoyed" and "Sir Duke," and also features a special "U.K. medley" with songs from the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. - more on this story

Akron/Family, Ben Harper & Howlin' Rain in Chris Darrow Tribute

conqueroo reports: Ben Harper, Akron/Family and Howlin' Rain will be among the artists who pay tribute to singer/songwriter Chris Darrow in "Take Good Care of Yourself: The Songs of Chris Darrow" on Sunday, March 1, 7 p.m., at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 828-4497.

Joining these artists will be very special guests Charlie Wadhams, Michael Andrews, Jonathan Wilson and Elisa Randazzo.

The show is presented by the Everloving record label, concert promoters Folk Yeah and KCRW 89.9. - more on this story

SXSW Gets Social

SXSW reports: Today South By Southwest (SXSW), announced the launch of my.SXSW.com , the official social networking and scheduling tool for the 2009 conferences and festivals. Using my.SXSW, attendees can access the site to interact with one another, build their personalized conference schedules, join exclusive groups and form lasting relationships with other attendees.

The social networking software was developed by SXSW and BDG, an industry-leading provider of a white-label conference social networking solution called The Social Collective. my.SXSW, powered by The Social Collective, represents a groundbreaking new way for SXSW attendees to enhance their offline conference experience through socializing online.

"We've always wanted to provide a space online for registrants to network before, during and after the ten days in March that they spend in Austin," said Scott Wilcox, CTO of SXSW, Inc. - more on this story

The Felice Brothers Set Release

PR reports: Team Love Records is proud to announce the release of The Felice Brothers' latest full-length, Yonder Is The Clock.

Due out April 7th, the album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed self-titled record released in 2008, which was their first for Team Love.

Yonder Is The Clock is the band's fourth record, including their 2006 self-released debut Through These Reins and Gone and their 2007 release Tonight At The Arizona. - Find out what the title means, plus grab tour dates and tracklisting

HORSE The Band Now Vagrants

Vagrant reports: Southern California's metaphysical DIY badasses HORSE The Band have signed to Vagrant Records. The oft-misunderstood band of horses is currently writing material for their fourth full-length with plans to enter the studio in March. A mid-summer release is expected.

"Finally we can breathe as humans breathe, walk as humans walk," says vocalist Nathan Winneke. "Band as horses band," chimes in drummer Daniel Pouliot. Keyboardist Erik Engstrom comments, "Vagrant Records has been home to so many of our favorite bands. Now (9, 8, and 7 years after I sent them our first, second, and third demos respectively) the label has renewed their holy vows to 'excellence' by signing us."

HORSE the band has been developing their experimental sound through near-constant touring – even booking their own 45-country, 3-month world tour. The band will be touring overseas once more to take part in Australia's Soundwave Festival 2009 before they enter the studio and are gearing up to self-release their Earth Tour DVD and photo book - more on this story

Yes Orchestra Concert The Focus of Double Disc Live Album

Kayos reports: For five decades, Yes has been a reigning pinnacle of rock music, bringing a level of craftwork, creativity, and innovation that most bands can only wish to achieve. Going far beyond the parameters of traditional Rock 'N' Roll, they have created symphonic masterpieces. Eagle Rock Entertainment, through their Eagle Records subsidiary, is proud to present Symphonic Live, an epic 2CD set which captures these progressive rock titans live.

Previously released as a 2DVD set, Symphonic Live is an aural treat, exploring the expansive nature of Yes' music with the flair of a backing orchestra. Touring to support their symphonic album Magnification, they hit the road in 2001 with a new approach to their live set. They called in the help of the European Festival Orchestra, conducted by Wilhelm Keitel, to add lush new textures to their live set, essentially bringing the spirit of their new album to life on the stage. Not only did they play tracks from Magnification, but re-imagined interpretations of their timeless hits. Classics such as "Owner Of A Lonely Heart," "Long Distance Runaround" and "I've Seen All Good People" have never sounded so grand.

This use of a full orchestra, while incredibly fresh and bold, does not distract from the band. Jon Anderson's voice soars, as if attempting to reach Nirvana, while the virtuosity of guitarist Steve Howe and bassist Chris Squire weave melodies into entrancing soundscapes. The drumming of Alan White goes far beyond the task of keeping time. It re-writes it, with time signatures that should be studied just as much as enjoyed. - more on this story

Cursive Set Swollen New Release

PR reports: Cursive has confirmed that their sixth full length studio album, Mama, I'm Swollen, will be released March 10, 2009 on Saddle Creek Records.

The follow-up to 2006's Happy Hollow, the new album was recorded this past summer and fall at ARC Studios in Omaha, NE.

Wrestling with life's miseries and mysteries, Mama, I'm Swollen is an album brimming with the universal, questioning the human condition, social morality, and the 'Peter Pan Syndrome' of grown men. Road-tested and refined this past spring and summer via a series of one-off tour dates, Cursive recently previewed the new material to their ardent fans on an 11-date small club tour last month. Of the Cleveland show and new songs, Alternative Press' Music Editor Scott Heisel blogged: "I saw Cursive tonight. Holy h**l, they were awesome. They sprinkled five new songs into their set, my favorite of which has been titled 'What Have I Done?' by fans online. Stop whatever you're doing and spend the next eight minutes watching a video of this absolutely incredible song...I also want to hear Cursive's new album...ASAP." - more on this story

Treponem Pal Reissue

MMP reports: Metal Mind Productions presents rerelease of Treponem Pal's third studio album from 1993 - "Excess & Overdrive". Treponem Pal, the most respected industrial band from France, was formed in 1986, in a time when pop glitz or American glam metal reigned the European music scene.

Back then industrial metal was just starting to grow, however the genre's turning point was close - groups such as Skinny Puppy and Front 242 begun aggressively marking their presence on the scene.

"Excess & Overdrive" is one of the best heavy industrial albums and at the same time the most successful LP from Treponem Pal's back catalogue. It was produced by Franz Treichler of The Young Gods and featured the club hit "Pushing You Too Far". New digipak edition includes 2 bonus tracks. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc and limited to 2000 copies. The release date is set up for 9th February in Europe and 10th March in USA (via MVD). - more on this story

Neal McCoy Goes Country Cruisin

Webster and Assoc reports: May 24-31, 2009 Tuscon's Max and Shannon welcome you aboard to rock the boat with multi-platinum recording artist Neal McCoy for the 12th Annual KIIM-FM Country Cruise. The Carnival Splendor will depart Los Angeles, CA casting off to a 7-day Mexican Riviera cruise, anchoring in several sunny locations along the way.

With over 5 million albums sold, over 25 charted singles, and millions of touring miles already under his big belt buckle, Neal McCoy is a seasoned veteran when it comes to taking his one-of-a-kind performance to the bow of the boat! Crooners and cruisers alike, join Neal McCoy and his band for their most exciting nautical expedition to date!

"Although I've been on cruises before, I have never been to the Mexican Riviera, so I'm really excited to see that side of the Pacific. This is also the first cruise I've been on where I am the only artist. I usually try to be better than everyone else performing, and it looks like I just may be, this time. That's only if the cruise singers are no good," jokes Neal. "I can't wait, and I hope everyone plans on having as much fun as I do," Neal eagerly adds. - more on this story

. Bring Me the Horizon - Suicide Season

Bring Me the Horizon's sophomore full length album Suicide Season proves to be anything but sophomoric. Suicide Season sees the band put forth their best music to date, bucking the trend of the infamous "sophomore slump" - Read the full Bring Me the Horizon - Suicide Season review

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