Archive for June 8th, 2012
Copenhagen Distortion Festival Is Europe’s Own SXSW
June 8th, 2012
Roskilde the Danish mega-festival that trounces Glastonbury and Coachella in its sheer scale kicks off in a month but Copenhagen is already pre-gaming with a unique multi-tiered music extravaganza of its own Launched in 1998 as an experimental "mobile festival" that unites international underground music and art Copenhagen Distortion has...
Liars Quiet Down, Mine New Sounds on ‘WIXIW’
June 8th, 2012
"We didn't scream on this record" says Liars frontman Angus Andrew "That's kind of weird" Once admired for their wily aggression the art-punkers have cut the quietest album of their decade-plus career in WIXIW (pronounced "wish you") released this week Fraught in tone and seething with dark electronic tones and...
Frank Ocean Reveals New Album ‘Channel Orange’
June 8th, 2012
In this new clip Frank Ocean reveals his next project Channel Orange over a sensually luxurious R&B track and buttery vocals addressing a Cleopatra who's "working at the Pyramid tonight" The video simply pans over a car in front of a house with slight tint changes kicking in with the...
Weekend Rock Question: What is the Best Smashing Pumpkins Song?
June 8th, 2012
The Smashing Pumpkins will release Oceania their first full-length album since 2007 next week The record is the latest entry in the band's sprawling discography which includes everything from double-disc epics and rarities box sets to concept albums EPs and assorted free mp3s Our question for you this week is What...
Album Premiere: dB’s, ‘Falling Off the Sky’
June 8th, 2012
Click to listen to the dB's album 'Falling Off the Sky' Influential twangy power pop group the dB's are back with their first new album in 25 years Recorded with original members Peter Holsapple Chris Stamey Gene Holder and Will Rigby Falling Off the Sky is the first record to...
Lady Gaga: I’ve Completed a New Album
June 8th, 2012
Lady Gaga revealed that her third full-length album is complete on her Twitter this morning "Exciting news little monsters!" she wrote "I've played my new record for my label and will be announcing my new Album Title in September!" Gaga is currently in the midst of a world tour in support...
Alabama Shakes Lead the Charge at Bonnaroo
June 8th, 2012
Bonnaroo 2012 will boast Radiohead the Red Hot Chili Peppers Skrillex and more as main stage headliners in the coming days but on Thursday in Manchester Tennesee the festival kicked off with a day full of up-and-comers Leading the charge were Southern rockers Alabama Shakes who in less than a...
Grammys Add Categories in R&B, Latin Jazz
June 8th, 2012
The Grammys have added three awards bringing the total number of categories to 81 Following a now-dismissed lawsuit involving the removal of the Best Latin Jazz Album category last year the Recording Academy has reinstated the award for next year's ceremony The Academy also added awards for Best Urban Contemporary...
Bob Geldof, Lupe Fiasco to Honor Aung San Suu Kyi in Dublin
June 8th, 2012
Bob Geldof Lupe Fiasco and other artists will honor Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi at the Electric Burma concert at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin on June 18th Proceeds of the event which has already sold out will go to Amnesty International and the Daw Aung San...
Azealia Banks Splits With Lady Gaga Manager Troy Carter
June 8th, 2012
Rising Harlem rapper Azealia Banks has split with manager Troy Carter reports Billboard The "212" emcee signed with Lady Gaga's manager in April but now she has cut ties with Carter to find new representation "I can confirm that I ended the business relationship with Azealia last month on very amicable...