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 UK
Copyright Battle |
CMJ reports: Next week, UK finance minister
Gordon Brown is expected to address�and likely deny�the emerging requests
from veteran artists and music industry executives to extend copyright
protection for sound recordings. As it stands, intellectual property rights
in the UK cover a recording for 50 years. Music-rights holders have taken
a stance against this time limit and have begun arguing for extended protection
up to 95 years, as is present in the US.
Cliff Richards, one of the most outspoken
debaters on this subject, is one of the older artists at risk of losing
the rights to his early recordings. His first hit, "Move It!" was recorded
in 1958 and is scheduled to enter public domain in 2008. Richards and others
calling for copyright revision have argued that the laws are unfair for
performers. Songwriters, for example, receive coverage for their entire
lifetime, plus 70 years. [see full story for more... free Beatles!]-
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| Rare
Lookout |
CMJ reports: Rare and out-of-print releases
from the early days of Lookout! Records will receive digital re-release
through the label's new Vinyl Vault Series. Pot Valiant, Gene Defcon, Skinflutes,
Common Rider [one of Greenmuse's favorites], the Splash Four and other
lesser-known acts from the Lookout! roster will soon find their previously
unavailable recordings retailing through the Lookout! section of the iTunes
store. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Jessica
Simpson Flubs It |
FMQB reports: Jessica Simpson had to re-record
a performance of Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" at this past weekend's Kennedy
Center Honors, after she flubbered her initial take on the song. Reports
say that Simpson was "overcome with emotion" singing the song live and
forgot some of the lyrics, leaving the stage to no applause. [see full
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| Radiohead
Preview |
FMQB reports: Producer Nigel Godrich is set
to launch his online music show, From The Basement, on December 18. The
debut episode will feature Radiohead's Thom Yorke playing two of the band's
new songs on the piano. "Videotape" and "Down Is The New Up" debuted on
Radiohead's tour earlier this year and are slated for inclusion on their
next studio album, due out in 2007.[see full story for who else will be
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| A
Santa Cause Sale |
PR reports: A Santa Cause II is having a huge
sale! If you buy it now digitally from the Immortal store, you can get
A Santa Cause I for HALF OFF This makes for 46 Christmas songs for only
about 15 bucks!
With this offer you will get songs from
bands like Fallout Boy, Blink 182, Saosin, New Found Glory, Something Corporate,
Matchbook Romance, A Change of Pace, Haste the Day, It Dies Today, From
First to Last, Sugarcult, The Format and MANY MORE!!
Oh and the music is compatible with ipods,
zunes, burned cd's and whatever other music device you want, so buy it
hear to help a good cause and take it wherever you go! [see full story
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| Anyone
Can Rap |
PR reports: On Monday, December 11, 2006,
SMASH on Yahoo! Music makes its way to Southern California with another
mind-blowing edition of "Mic Pass: San Diego." This batch of hip-hop "heads"
and lyrically gifted rappers were hand picked by Yahoo! Music after submitting
their own video versions of "Mic Pass" to the site. Yahoo! Music was so
impressed by the content received that they gave the entire group of up-and-coming
rappers the official "Mic Pass" stamp of approval. "Mic Pass: San Diego"
takes hip hop fans into the underground world of rap to get a taste of
what San Diego has to offer.
SMASH on Yahoo! Music brings together some
of hip-hop's brightest stars such as super group G-Unit, Jibbs and Chamillionaire
to freestyle on "Mic Pass." This unique segment is part of the original
content initiative that also includes "Another Side Of," "Cover Art" and
a "Featured Performance" that can only be found on Yahoo![see full story
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| The
Gospel According To Levi |
PR reports: There is absolutely no holding
back now. Pop artist and brilliant stage performer LEVI KREIS has a lot
on his mind. His career highlights include touring in the national cast
of RENT as Roger, being featured on Donald Trump's The Apprentice and conquering
much of the country last year with his debut record "One Of The Ones."
Now, LEVI KREIS' sophomore album "The Gospel According To Levi" presents
itself to the world on Tuesday, January 30th, 2007. Judging by the title
and Levi's history as Christian preacher turn openly gay singer songwriter,
this album promises to shock but more importantly, open minds. -
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| Europe
Showdown |
PR reports: THE SHOWDOWN have been confirmed
to tour Europe in early 2007 alongside Norma Jean and He Is Legend, so
be prepared for a live delicacy guaranteeing fresh, extreme and intense
sounds!
In November 2006, Century Media Records
reissued THE SHOWDOWN's 2004 debut album "A Chorus Of Obliteration", licensed
from the band's US-label Mono Vs. Stereo, featuring an exclusive European
bonus track as well as a video enhancement.
16.01.2007 Academy 3, Birmingham (UK)
17.01.2007 Academy 3, Manchester (UK)
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| Alabama
Thunderpussy Preview |
PR reports: ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY has debuted
the first new track from their upcoming full-length album Open Fire exclusively
at their Myspace page (see full story link). ATP drummer Bryan Cox introduces
the song: "The name of this song is "Words Of The Dying Man" and it's the
first thing that we want you to check out from our new record, Open Fire.
I can't express in mere words how happy I am with the way the record turned
out. We're a stronger, more cohesive group than we've ever been before.
Kyle Thomas, our new singer, did nothing less than knock our socks off
on every track and he's truly the singer that we have been wanting for
for a looong time. There will be more updates coming in the near future
but for now, it's "Words Of The Dying Man." Thanks for tuning in; we hope
that you dig it!"
Open Fire was recorded at The Etching Tin
Studios in Richmond, VA with engineer Ian Whalen and will be the first
ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY record to feature new vocalist Thomas (ex- EXHORDER
/ FLOODGATE). Open Fire is expected to see a March 2007 release. -
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| Unexpect
Want Violence� oops Violinist |
The End reports: Montreal's rambunctious and
truly unique act UNEXPECT - who released their debut album for THE END
RECORDS titled 'In A Flesh Aquarium' this summer -- have posted the following
update on their official website: "After ten years of enjoyable companionship,
we now officially announce that our violinist, le bateleur, will be leaving
unexpect for good. We'll always keep strong ties with him but it seems
that extensive touring don't fit well with his future life plans. We wish
him the best and hope he'll get the most out of life! Thanks Charles�
�.so from this moment, we'll be on the
look out for another violinist! We'll set up some auditions as soon as
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| Celebhead |
VH1 reports: Beginning today VH1 Mobile is
transporting viewers into the minds of celebrities with its new, original,
made-for-mobile series "Celebhead." Each episode is a hilarious, short-form
parody that uses the technique of first person camera to capture a celebrity's
distinct point-of-view. The average person has no idea what it's really
like to be inside celebrities' heads in an "US Weekly" meets "Being John
Malkovich" world, until now.
The series is launching on VH1 Mobile with
"Celebhead: Paris Hilton." Each episode will feature a single star's likeness
from a wide range of today's most talked about personalities. Upcoming
episodes will parody the daily lives of famous actors, artists, and politicians.
If they're headline regulars, chances are they're perfect fodder for some
gentle spoofing on "Celebhead." The series was specifically imagined for
the small screen of mobile devices - the combination of viewing it on handheld
screens and shooting in first person camera creates a unique comedic effect
that sets "Celebhead" apart. [see full story for more]-
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| Ho
for Xmas |
PR reports: Self-proclaimed "inappropriate
song boy," Dan Finnerty, is bringing his trademark obscenity-laced humor
to the holidays with The Dan Band's eight-track original Christmas album,
"HO," available now exclusively on iTunes. Ranging from the pun-filled
slow jam, "HO HO HO, to the debaucherous country-tinged, "Get Drunk and
Make Out This Xmas," The Dan Band truly brings a new meaning to holiday
cheer through such subjects as prostitution and alcohol. The video for
"Ho Ho Ho," available on YouTube (see full story), featuring Dan and his
merry men telling the tale of Santa helping out a hooker in the holiday
spirit, plays out as a bad community theatre stage production.
This festive release follows last year's
holiday offering, "I Want to Rock You Hard This Christmas," a foul-mouthed
video and digital single that portrayed Florence Henderson getting cozy
with Santa while Finnerty and crew rocked a rowdy group of retirement home
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| The
Almost Tour |
MSO reports: The brainchild of Underoath drummer/vocalist
AARON GILLESPIE--who sings and plays virtually every note on his forthcoming
solo debut--THE ALMOST will hit the road for sporadic dates in December.
First up is an Anaheim, CA show December 17 at Chain Reaction with A Thorn
For Every Heart. Next up, the group will join The Starting Line and Max
Bemis of Say Anything (who will perform acoustic) for a special gig December
28 at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA. Look for all three bands
to collaborate onstage during the aforementioned Philadelphia show. Then
beginning January 2 in Richmond, VA THE ALMOST will launch a month-long
headlining U.S. tour with Forgive Durden and Classic Case supporting. Stay
tuned for an official announcement for THE ALMOST's forthcoming debut album,
due out early Spring 2007.
*Sun 12/17 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction
+Thu 12/28 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
**Fri 12/29 South Hackensack, NJ School
of Rock
***Sat 12/30 Patchogue, NY The Oasis
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| Throne
of Blood Rapture |
PR reports: Recently recognized by The New
York Times as "�tireless and single minded�," The Rapture has announced
the formation of a new label called Throne of Blood. Based in New York,
the label initially plans to release special vinyl versions of singles
and remixes from the highly praised Pieces of the People We Love. In addition
to bringing on board some of the most influential producers in dance music
for the remixes, with Throne of Blood, The Rapture continues to demonstrate
their desire to truly invest in their work and give back to their core
audience. Also scheduled for availability on Throne of Blood will be vinyl
LP editions of albums including Pieces which Rolling Stone calls, "�a welcome
return to club-shaking catchiness."
The first release, "Get Myself Into It,"
originally described by the Village Voice as "�a brittle, pastel riot of
glittering saxophones and perfectly placed hand-claps�" features remixes
by Prince Language, Serge Santiago, and Sebastian; it hit shelves on Monday,
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| Free
Chemicals |
PR reports: Flash Concerts 2006 presents a
free, exclusive performance by My Chemical Romance. Music fans register
to "Get in and Win" by sending the text message city code "LV" to "FLASH"
(35274). Registrants will receive "Alerts" including: event details, exclusive
free concert invites, VIP access, meet & greets and special music prizing.
Text "LV" to "FLASH" or visit your local Cingular Wireless store for more
details.
Monday, December 11, 2006 - Doors open
at 8:00pm - House of Blues 2950 Las Vegas Blvd.
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