It may be an import but thanks to the power of iTunes you'll be able to pick up the new EP / Single from The Faint for "I Disappear." The disc contains the b-side "Hypnotised" and a remix of "I Disappear" by The Bug.
Capitol Records will be putting out a box set containing the first 4 albums released by the Beatles in the US (Meet the Beatles, The Beatles Second Album, Something New and Beatles '65). The set, entitled Capitol Albums Volume 1 will be available Nov 16.
One of the first Scottish indie bands to make a name in the US, The Delgatos, are heading out on a fall tour of North America in support of their most recent release, Universal Audio. Crooked Fingers, otherwise known as Eric Bachmann from the Archers of Loaf, will be opening all dates.
Even though the group is no more, a new website has been launched to celebrate the Verve and to give details on their upcoming "best of" album, This Is Music: The Singles 92-98. There are audio and video clips, a photo gallery and a competition in honor of the Nov 1 release.
Although it's not music-related, you should know that Christopher Reeve of Superman fame sadly passed away yesterday. There is a story on CNN that has the details.
You'd think that a label putting out a 3 CD compilation of greatest hits, rarities, and a collection of music videos would probably charge you an arm and a leg, because hey.. why not? Well, Matador Records isn't that kind of label. For a regular sale price CD you'll be able to get an immense of music from the likes of Interpol, Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Cornelius, Mogwai, AC Newman, Mary Timony, and a ton more. Check this page for the full details on the compilation.
Living Colour will soon be heading back out on tour with guests Public Enemy. So far all confirmed dates are east coast and across the pond. Click more for the wheres and whens.
Apparently it was Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd's on Wednesday night. Boyd was stopped going through security in LaGuardia Airport when a switchblade was detected in his carry-on. It all got straightened out, and Boyd made it to the band's show that night in Raleigh, NC, on time with the help of a police escort. When questioned about forgetting the switchblade was in his bag, Boyd stated, "My bad."
On Nov 9th, Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl will be released as a double-disc CD and DVD (sold seperately). The 1982 show was in taped in London and features the supergroup performing such classics as "Fat Bottom Girls," "Under Pressure," and of course, "Bohemian Rapsody."
The Music just released a new streaming track from their new album Welcome to the North, and we thought you’d like to check it out. Listen to "Breakin" in Windows Media and Real Audio, or watch a live version of the song "Freedom Fighters" in Windows Media or Real Video and then be sure and check the band's tour dates with Incubus below.
Nonpoint recently released their 3rd album, Recoil, and we have the video for the first single, “The Truth”. Check out video streams in Windows Media and Real Video.
M83 will release Before The Dawn Heals Us, the follow up to Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts on January 25, 2005. The first single from the new album, "Don't Save Us From The Flames," is a "stridently optimistic and uplifting anthem that seems to feature a rogue theremin at its heart, as well as the trademark M83 sound and beatific choral backing vocals."
Muse have added the following dates to their current tour in support of their latest release, Absolution:
English rapper and Mercury Prize award winner Ms Dynamite has been arrested on charges of assault in a London restaurant on September 17th.
Looks like it's the end of the road for Luna. After the tour in November, they are calling it quits. Dean Wareham has issued a statement on their official website explaining the imminent demise of the band.
So, you say that you haven't seen a good show lately with flamboyant performers and a great falsetto? Well never fear! Scissor Sisters have just announced a little late autumn tour...
Turns out that ex-Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown's latest solo effort, Solarized, will see the light of day in the US. KOCH will be releasing the record, featuring Brown's collaboration with Noel Gallagher, "Keep What Ya Got," stateside on Feb 22, 2005.
According to this press release, the Flaming Lips have compiled a photographic biography of the band spanning from 1987 to 2004. Sometime soon the book will be for sale on the bands website and be limited to 1,500 numbered copies. If you preorder before Nov 12 you'll receive a free "Christmas on Mars" 7" picture disc featuring two songs from the still-to-be-released film of the same name.
As the Glasgwegian band Travis performed at an impromtu street concert to help raise money for a homeless charity, a freaked out junkie jumped up and came at lead singer Fran Healy with a syringe screaming, "Give me money! Give me money for a fix!" Nice to know that good deeds now land you in the path of smacked out assholes. (By the way, everyone's ok)
Billy Talbot’s new album Alive In The Spirit World hits stores today, October 5th. Check out the single “Security Girl” in Windows Media and Quicktime.
