The Pretenders Map Out Tour

The Pretenders touring line up of Chrissie Hynde Martin Chambers, James Walbourne, Eric Heywood, and Nick Wilkinson is touring in support of the band's ninth album, Break Up The Concrete which was released through Shangri-La Music in October of 2008. - more on this story

Face of Jesus Appears on Guitar

Music Radar reports: The silhouette of a bearded face has been discovered on a Washburn Dreadnought D46SP acoustic guitar in the Instrumental Music And Sound shop in Ludington, Michigan, USA.

The face appears in the body's maple grain just below the bridge and, being bearded, the comparisons to Jesus were inevitable.

"I've been here for 27 years and I've never seen anything close to that… the face is so clear," shop employee Jeff Hoyer told the Ludington News. - more on this story

Kanye Blows Keane

Music Radar reports: After conquering the dance world with latest album Perfect Symmetry, Keane are moving on to rap. We know this because drummer Richard Hughes spilled the beans back in October. They did, of course, require the services of a qualified rapper to pull it off in any sort of admirable way. Enter Kanye West…

"What a strange week in the life of Keane," pianist Tim Rice-Oxley blogged. "Exactly a week ago I was sitting on the Eurostar in a half-sleep, having just played the last gig of our European tour in Paris and then spent the entire night in the studio with Kanye West."

"He played us the whole of his new album, which sounded truly awesome - the bass was so fat that eventually the mixing desk blew up. Then Kanye did some work on one of our tracks." - more on this story

Smashing Myspace

PR reports: MySpace Music proudly presents the global premiere of iconic alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins' new music video for their latest single "G.L.O.W."

Beginning today, the MySpace community around the world can watch the video at MyspaceTV direct link

The band is in the midst of a North American tour tour celebrating their 20th anniversary, playing two night stands (with different set lists for each night) in most of the cities on the tour route. For more information and tour dates please visit the band's official - MySpace profile

Xanadu Returns

PR reports: Xanadu, the legendary jazz label founded by veteran producer Don Schlitten that was initially active in the 1970s and 80s, has been acquired by The Orchard, a global leader in music and video entertainment. The label is being reactivated and will release new jazz recordings and remastered titles from its classic catalog beginning in January 2009.

Greg Scholl, president and chief executive of The Orchard, announced Xanadu's return, stating, "Xanadu is a label that was born of passion and both looked to the future through trailblazing releases by contemporary artists, and to the past through its selective acquisition of historic titles by titans of the genre. As fans of and believers in the genre, our stewardship of the Xanadu legacy is something we take seriously. By bringing this label back to the public eye, and investing selectively in new releases by artists in which we believe, we are proud to serve fans of America's unique contribution to global culture."

January 19th sees the first new Xanadu title in several years, with the release of Monk, by the Peter Bernstein Trio. Bernstein, a critical favorite and prolific, sought-after session player, leads a trio backed by Doug Weiss (bass) and Bill Stewart (drums) on 12 Thelonious Monk tunes including "Let's Cool One," "Ruby, My Dear," "Well You Needn't," and "In Walked Bud". - more on this story

Kilimanjaro Rocks Against Cancer

PR reports: The Love Hope Strength Foundation (LHS), an international foundation dedicated to fighting cancer with existing resources in countries around the world, today announced plans for another musical journey, this time in East Africa. Dubbed "Kilimanjaro Rocks", the 12 day journey, slated for September and early October of 2009, will include a lengthy trek to the summit of Africa's highest mountain, camping in the solace of the Tanzanian wilderness, and visits with local cancer patients. The effort is the latest in a series of "Rocks" events that combine music, traveling and trekking to raise money and provide resources for those affected by cancer.

LHS recently made global headlines and built an international army of volunteers for their record-breaking hike and concert on Mt. Everest and musical trek to Machu Picchu, Peru. As with Everest Rocks, where LHS supporters bought Nepal its first mammography and internal radiation machines, and Peru Rocks, where funds raised lead to a mobile cancer care unit, LHS is dedicated to finding a practical and tangible use for monies raised that will help East Africans. - more on this story

Lil Wayne Says I Am Music For His New Tour

PR reports: Lil Wayne announces the kickoff of the "I Am Music Tour" on December 14th in Miami. T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson are scheduled to join him on the road.

"I made the Carter III so that whatever song is on it, it will stick with you forever," Lil Wayne said in a declaration. - more on this story

FNMTV Premieres

MTV reports: MTV will air a special presentation of "FNMTV PREMIERES," with a gift of four all new videos from some of today's biggest music stars. Hosted by Pete Wentz, in his first television appearance since welcoming new son Bronx Mowgli, "FNMTV PREMIERES: Happy FN Holidays" will air on December 5th at 8:00pm ET/PT.

Over the hot and hazy days of summer, viewers got a taste of what the "FNMTV" hype was all about. Now MTV is making your holidays toasty with the television debuts of new videos from Miley Cyrus, The Game, Secondhand Serenade and Metro Station. Viewers will also get a special treat when Pete Wentz and his Fall Out Boy band mates take the stage to perform their current hit single "I Don't Care" from their upcoming album Folie A Deux. Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes will also be on hand as the house DJ. - more on this story

Play Games With Hatebreed, Seether, Senses Fail

PR reports: The Punisher: War Zone movie releases December 5 and to celebrate four of the hottest musical bands who appear on the movie soundtrack from Lions Gate Records will be on Xbox LIVE. They'll play Halo 3 with Xbox LIVE members on Thursday, December 4.

If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with members of the bands Hatebreed, Seether, Senses Fail, and 7 Days Away, send a friend request to the following Gamertags and be online half an hour before (2:30 p.m.) the Game with Fame session starts on Thursday, December 4, 3:00 p.m. EST.

- HatePUN GWF - SeetherPUN GWF - SensesPUN GWF - DaysAwayPUN GWF
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The Submarines Team Up With The Morning Benders For A Winter Tour

PR reports: The Submarines will kick off 2009 with a co-headline tour alongside The Morning Benders.

The 23-city trek begins on January 31 in Costa Mesa, CA and ends on March 1 in San Diego, CA, with the two bands trading off closing duties each night.

On December 5, The Submarines will play their last show of the year in their hometown of Los Angeles at The Echoplex. - more on this story

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If the sperm from John Mayer and Enrique Iglesias, could be spliced and then artificially inseminated into a woman descendant from Sting, the offspring would eerily resemble Jon McLaughlin. (4 stars) - Read the full Jon McLaughlin - OK Now review

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