Archive for October 15th, 2009
Tour Tracker: Bad Lieutenant, Mew and Cory Chisel
October 15th, 2009
New Order’s Bernard Sumner told Rolling Stone he was planning a few U.S. gigs with his new band Bad Lieutenant, and now we have the full details: Bad Lieutenant will make their U.S. debut November 18th in Chicago before heading to NYC on the 21st.
Also, Mew announce a headlining tour and their opening spot on the Pixies’ Doolittle trek, plus Breaking artists Cory Chisel joins up with his collaborator Brendan Benson for an autumn jaunt. ...
Video Roundup: Black Eyed Peas, Wolfmother and Scott Weiland
October 15th, 2009
With their historic run atop the Hot 100 finally at an end, the Black Eyed Peas unveiled the newest video from The E.N.D., third single “Meet Me Halfway.” The intergalactic clip finds the Peas traveling to all ends of the universe, with Fergie crooning the chorus while lounging on a planet that resembles Ferngully. Meanwhile, Will.i.am rides an elephant across a Dune-like lunar desert, rapping, “Girl, I travel around the world and even sail the ...
Lady Gaga and Beyonce Team Up for “Video Phone” Video
October 15th, 2009
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Lady Gaga will reportedly appear in the new video for Beyoncé’s “Video Phone,” a spokesperson for director Hype Williams confirmed to MTV. Rumors were circulating this week that Gaga was at the Greenpoint, Brooklyn, shoot for the video, even though Gaga herself doesn’t appear on the I Am… Sasha Fierce track. However, Life and Style reports that a new version of the song with Beyoncé and Gaga trading verses will feature in the video.
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Tour Preview: The Used Take “Artwork” On the Road
October 15th, 2009
After testing out songs from their latest album Artwork on European stages, the Used are eager to introduce their new material to their fans back home in the States. Rolling Stone talked with guitarist Quinn Allman on the eve of the band’s American tour, and he told us about how changes in the past few years have helped motivate the band’s new direction.
“Before we started the new album, we parted ways with our management and ...
“Where the Wild Things Are”: Exclusive Look Behind the Film’s Stunning Music and Visuals
October 15th, 2009
After its lengthy journey that Rolling Stone documented last year, Where the Wild Things Are — the big-screen adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book about a kid who escapes his gloomy home in search of an undiscovered island full of wild beasts — finally arrives on the big screen tomorrow.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie in a gallery that compares the book’s original illustrations from 1963 with the filmmaker’s ...
Chuck Berry Rocks His 149th Monthly Show at St. Louis Restaurant Blueberry Hill
October 15th, 2009
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On Sunday, rock & roll pioneer Chuck Berry will turn 83. It’s a respectable enough age for kicking up one’s heels and taking it easy, but Berry’s got a still-active touring schedule, and the duck-walking octogenarian still performs once a month at Blueberry Hill, a restaurant in his native St. Louis.
Just like clockwork last night, Berry strutted onstage at the stroke of 10 decked out in a sparkly shirt and sailor hat ...
“Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” Reality Show Might Feature Michael Jackson’s Children
October 15th, 2009
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Michael Jackson’s three children may appear on the upcoming reality show The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty, A&E said in a statement yesterday, all but rescinding a prior statement that said the children were “not a part of” the series. Us Weekly first revealed that the Jackson children would be featured in some capacity on the show, even though the family was at odds about it. According to Us, Michael’s older sister Rebbie “feels Michael ...
Hype Monitor: Memory Tapes, Lover!, Diamond District
October 15th, 2009
The Band: Memory Tapes
The Buzz: Ex-member of overlooked Philly punks Hail Social, Dave Hawk writes eerie, mysterious pop songs long on atmosphere and mood. This is no hipper-than-thou niche act: Hawk was recently contacted about remixing a Michael Jackson song for a posthumous collection.
Listen If: You’re slowly getting into this whole “chillwave” thing, but wish that chilly meant “spooky” as often as it meant “remote.”
Key Track: “Green Knight,” where Hawk’s unnaturally high voice glides over ...
Corgan Talks Pumpkins’ Plans: “I’d Rather Be Free Than Rich”
October 15th, 2009
Photo: Kravitz/FilmMagicFor someone who once released a double CD, Billy Corgan has had it with the album. “I was never comfortable with the album format,” Corgan tells Rolling Stone. “It always felt so forced and was obviously an economic decision made by others and not an artistic decision made by creators. It can be draining to try to record 15 songs over a six-month period.”
Smashing Pumpkins celebrate 20 years of rock in New York: ...
Depeche Mode’s Gahan Makes Rock-Star Mistake: Thanks Chile While In Peru
October 15th, 2009
Depeche Mode were onstage earlier this week during their second of four shows south of the Equator when frontman Dave Gahan ended “Never Let Me Down Again,” grabbed his microphone and shouted, “Thank you very much Chile!” to the audience at Explanada del Estadio Monumental. One problem, though: Explanada del Estadio Monumental is not in Chile. It’s in Lima, Peru.
To Gahan’s credit, the band is playing Santiago, Chile, tonight, October 15th, so the mistake ...