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Dream Gigs? Tell us what yours would be!
Ticket Alternative posted a little joke on Twitter that Oasis were playing The EARL on April 1st (April Fools!) but it got us thinking…. what a gig that would be! Who would you like to see? What would be your dream gig.. think Big Band/Small Venue .. or even an all-star line up. Post your […]
This Week in Music – January 4, 2009
By Kevin C. Madigan Scotland's Glasvegas makes its US television debut on Late Show with David Letterman on January 5th and will then perform on Craig Ferguson's show on January 14th. Dubbed "The Best New Band in Britain" by the NME, Glasvegas is also playing dates in seven US cities this month (though Atlanta is […]
Prince to release not one, but THREE albums in 09
Just what the world needs! Prince is planning on releasing 3 albums in 2009, without the help of a record label. The albums will be available digitally through a new and improved Prince website, and a major retailer is said to be in talks to sell the albums phsycially. Prince's last studio album Planet Earth […]
U2’s “No Line on the Horizon” to be Released 5 Different Ways
U2 revealed the plans for how they will release their newest project "No Line on the Horizon", and its a doozy. Besides compact disk and double vinyl, fans will have 3 other options. $36 will get you a digipak featuring a 36 page booklet, poster and a downloadable film directed by Anton Corbijn featuring the […]
MySpace stealing URLs!
Myspace recently sent the band Film an anonymous email via Myspace informing them that it was taking the bands Myspace URL myspace.com/film – Here's a copy of the email Greetings MySpace member, We are in the process of making MySpace better which requires the use of the URL you have chosen. MySpace will reset your […]
Phish set to headline Bonnaroo, Springsteen another possiblity?
Its not 100% offical since the festival usually does not release the line up until February, but very close sources to the band are confirming that Phish is set to headline TWO nights of the festival. Phish announced in October that their would be a reunion, so these rumors seem fit. It is also rumored […]
Its almost the end of the year… Time for everyone’s BEST OF 2008 lists to come out.
Rolling Stone has released their "Top 50 Albums of 2008" List. who made the list? Coldplay came in at #7 for Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. Vampire Weekend took the #10 spot…. Kings of Leon sit at #20, Girl Talk is at #24 with Feed the Animals. The Jonas Brothers are […]
Coldplay Responds to Lawsuit
from Coldplay's official website: "With the greatest possible respect to Joe Satriani, we have now unfortunately found it necessary to respond publicly to his allegations. If there are any similarities between our two pieces of music, they are entirely coincidental, and just as surprising to us as to him. Joe Satriani is a great musician, […]
Local Atlanta Act GIVING Away Their Tunes… check it!
Local Atlanta rock act Death on Two Wheels is doing some big things lately. Opening for Butch Walker in New York, playing packed shows at some of Atlanta's best venues, getting some radio play… and giving away their new music to you! Granted, it would be nice to donate some money when you are downloading […]
Another lawsuit…really?
Dixie Chick singer Natalie Maines is being sued for defamation by the stepfather of a murdered child. Terry Hobbs' is saying that Maines defamed his character by telling people he was involved in the killings of 3 young boys, including his stepson, in West Memphis, Ark in 1993. 3 men are in prison charged with […]
Coldplay being sued by rock legend?
Rock guitarist Joe Satriani has sued Coldplay, accusing them of plagiarism. In the suit, filed yesterday in Los Angeles federal court, Satriani claims the Coldplay song "Viva La Vida" incorporates "substantial original portions" of his 2004 instrumental "If I Could Fly" off of his album Is "There Love in Space?" The Coldplay tune is credited […]
Grammy Nominations Revealed.. which Atlantans made the cut?
Last night was the first ever prime time unveiling of the Grammy Awards Nominations. Atlanta rappers are definitely celebrated this year, along with a few country acts, Christian groups and producers and engineers. 4 out of 5 nominees for best rap performance by a duo or group included Atlantans-Outkast, T.I., Ludacris and Young Jeezy. New […]
Atlanta artist featured in Rolling Stone’s HOT LIST 08
Rolling Stone has named Atlanta soul songstress Janelle Monae as one of the hottest things in 2008, earning the title "Hot Sci-Fi Beyonce". Her unique blend of musical genre's and futuristic vibe has people saying that she has staked a claim on the future of R&B music. When asked about this Monae replies "The old […]
Weezer News!
Weezer has just released the second volume of frontman RIvers Cuomo's home recordings ("Alone II: The Home Recordings"), and while they were pulling the material for that album, it made them start thinking about some of the other stuff they cold pull out of the old music vault for the rest of us to enjoy. […]
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