(antiMusic) It's Wednesday must be time to report that DMX was arrested again. The Pete Doherty of hip-hop was arrested earlier this week on a warrant for having no valid driver's license. Go here if you care to learn more details.Robin Gibb has said he and brother Barry may return to the stage as The Bee Gees, five years after their brother and bandmate Maurice died. Robin Gibb told the BBC he is "very open" to a comeback if Barry "feels comfortable with it". more
The newly reformed legendary progressive art-rock band Curved Air have released a new CD entitled 'Reborn'. It was recorded during preparation for their international concerts that commenced with a highly successful concert on June 13th 2008 at Isle of Wight festival. Dates for Curved Air are still coming in and include Malta's Jazz-Rock Festival in Grand Harbour, Valetta, Malta on July 20th., and the Rock and Roots Festival at Ross on Wye UK on Saturday August 24th. Further Scandinavian, UK and Italian dates are being set for a European tour in October /November and the band are planning to visit Japan and the US in 2009.
The Vines' upcoming album, "Melodia," will be sold on CD exclusively in the United States by Insound beginning July 19.
Get Loaded for free. Duff McKagan's band Loaded are offering up their 2001 Dark Days album as a free download. You know you want it. And the price is just right! Grab it here
And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead is launching its own label, Richter Scale Records, in association with Justice Records, which is distributed by Fontana/Universal. The band's next album is due in January 2009 more
SmashingPumpkins.com has another small byte of information for you regarding your favorite first Smashing Pumpkins album: plans are currently underway that will lead to the eventual release of a pre-Gish/Gish box set! What is to be included on here, no one knows for sure but it should be noted that its release is expected to coincide with the Gish tour sometime in 2008... more
BS Update- Why anyone would possibly care about this is beyond us but here is the latest in the drama that is Britney Spears: TMZ has learned the Commish has awarded Britney overnight visitation with her boo boos. more
At least one person still loves Ruben Studdard: He won the affection of millions of people on "American Idol," but this weekend, Ruben Studdard is giving his heart to one woman. A representative for the former "Idol" confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday that Studdard, 29, plans a Saturday wedding. more
Chavis Records is thrilled to announce the signing of DC4 featuring Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint, Odin), Rowan Robertson (Dio), Shawn Duncan (Odin), and Matt Duncan. EXPLODE, the latest effort from DC4 saw a very limited release by the band earlier this year and now with an all new package design, and new artwork on the inside, will see a full scale release later this year.
Swedish rockers The Windupdeads will release their self-titled debut October 7th, 2008 on One Eleven Records. The Windupdeads is a collection of deliciously moody, artful and emotionally forthright indie-rock songs, each one instantly ingratiating, earnest and sharply-performed. more
About 3,000 tickets are still unsold for this year's Glastonbury Festival, a day before gates are due to open. It is likely to be the first time for 15 years that the legendary Somerset event has not sold out in advance. more
A new Beatles movie depicts surviving band members, widows and their producer reuniting to rise above a reputation for discord and collaborate on a lavish stage show with Cirque de Soleil. more
The Jesus And Mary Chain, The Killers, Iggy and the Stooges and Gang Of Four are among the bands that will headline the US Download Festival this summer. The festival is set to take place in three cities with a slightly different lineup at each location. - more
