Thursday, October 30, 2008
How Well Do You Know the Stereophonics?
Take this quiz to find out and you may get to see them live (all expenses paid!).
Beatles Game is a Go But Won't Be Another 'Rock Band'
As of 10 a.m. this morning, MTV Networks, Apple Corps Ltd. and Harmonix (the game developer behind Rock Band) announced they will be working on an interactive music video game featuring The Beatles, but will not be another Rock Band.Details were few and far between, but what we do know is that it'll take the gamer on an interactive journey through the band's musical career. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison will participate in the creative process and formation of the game. They hope to release it in late '09, and the game remains nameless as of right now. The companies also didn't reveal if the game would be compatible with the current Rock Band set-up (guitar, mic and drum kit).
For more info on the deal, read this.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Will Gamers Rock Out to Beatles in the Future?
Buzz has been circulating about a Beatles' version of either Guitar Hero or Rock Band since the summer. According to Billboard earlier this evening, the Beatles' Apple Corps Ltd. and MTV have scheduled a teleconference for tomorrow morning at 10 to announce a developing "global music project." No details have been released about the agreement. But since there have been talks between the two companies for some time now, we may be seeing gamers rock out Beatles-style in the near future
Make' Thriller' History Tomorow
If you're a huge MJ fan, are in the NYC-area and know how to bust groove on "Thriller" then head to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum tomorrow to be part of the largest "Thriller" dance ever. In honor of the album's 25th anniversary, the Michael Jackson Fan Club and other organizers are trying to break the Guinness World Record for the most people doing the "Thriller" dance simultaneously. Located at in the middle of 42nd Street, this is definitely an event that shouldn't be missed.Here's the info...
Location: Madame Tussauds New York
234 West 42nd Street (b/w 7th & 8th Avenues)
When: TOMORROW, Thursday, October 30, 2008
Time: Doors open at 8 a.m., Dance is 10 a.m.
Sign up: get there on time to sign up for the event
And in case you need a refresher course, here's Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo showing their best moves...
Locksley Take to the Streets with Some Covers
Sorry for the lack of lighting, but here's Locksley giving "Oh Girl (I Wanna Be With You) an acoustic spin that wouldn't disappoint the Scorpions.
They also take a crack at the iconic 'Juno' duet by Ellen Page and Michael Cera, "Anyone Else But You"#&8212;originally done by The Moldy Peaches.
The White Tie Affair rocks Lil Wayne's "Got Money" out.
Last May, Ben Kweller serenaded Brooklyn with his rendition of "Today" by the Smashing Pumpkins.
Lily Allen Confirms February Release
It's official. It's Not Me, It's You, Lily Allen's sophomore effort, is due out on Feb. 9 in the UK and Feb. 10 in the U.S. Allen took her time working on this album and has had to deal with some heat in the past, but the record looks to be a gem.
Here's the tracklisting (care of NME)
"Everyone's At It"
"The Fear"
"It's Not Fair"
"22"
"I Could Say"
"Go Back To The Start"
"Never Gonna Happen"
"Fuck You"
"Who'd've Known"
"Chinese"
"Him"
"He Wasn't There"
And here's a clip of the video to her new single, "Everyone's At It"...
Although she has plans to tour the U.S. in the spring, there are no set dates as of yet.
Beck's 'Gamma Ray'
Beck never ceases to use that creativity. In this video, Beck enlists actress Chloe Sevigny as the video's muse. Made up into various characters and in some interesting outfits, this some great eye candy and an amazing track to boot.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Post Your Best Usher Rendition and Meet Him in Person!
Visit Sony Ericsson's You Tube channel for details on how to enter.
Happy Halloween from PATD
**Sorry for the lack of postage. I've been covering the 2008 CMJ Music Marathon. I'll post coverage of that soon.**
Monday, October 20, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Catch 'The Secret Life of Bees' This Weekend
Opening on Friday, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson will appear together for the first time onscreen. You know you don't want to miss it.
Tyler Hilton Plays Kings of Leon
Tyler Hilton covers "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon.
Panic at the Disco channels The Temptations with their cover of "Shout" on the Rock Band Live tour.
Avril Lavigne's rendition of "Fuel", which was originally done by Metallica.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
John Legend & Raphael Saadiq Go on Tour
With Evolver out in stores on Oct. 28, John Legend will be hitting the road to show everyone that he's still got the music in him. Raphael Saadiq will be joining him on tour starting Nov. 19, and the duo will play 13 cities, including two nights in Montclair, N.J. Nov. 19 - Northrop Auditorium - Minneapolis
Nov. 20 - Chicago Theatre - Chicago
Nov. 24 - Wharton Center For Performing Arts - East Lansing, Mich.
Nov. 26 - Masonic Temple Theatre - Detroit
Nov. 28 - Roy Thompson Hall - Toronto
Nov. 29 & Dec. 1 - Wellmont Theatre - Montclair, N.J.
Dec. 2 - Orpheum Theatre - Boston
Dec. 5 - Tower Theater - Philadelphia
Dec. 8 - Lyric Opera House - Baltimore
Dec. 9 - Constitution Hall - DC
Dec. 10 - Peace Center - Greenville, S.C.
Dec. 12 - Ovens Auditorium - Charlotte, N.C.
Dec. 13 - Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, N.C.
Beyoncé Covers Her Bases
Normally you'll get one single flowing through the radio waves, but not Beyoncé. She's decided to hit everyone with not one, but two songs, and with music videos to boot. Although their both ladies' anthems, I'm sure the guys will still be grooving to them, too. (Thanks to sheisbeyonce for the videos.)
"Single Ladies"
"If I Were a Boy"
"Single Ladies"
"If I Were a Boy"
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Inside the Diesel XXX Party
Brooklyn's Pier 13 was a three-ring circus (literally) last night when Diesel celebrated its 30th birthday. Filled with celebs, musicians, artists, fashionistas and locals, the sounds were blasting through the speakers and the liquor was flowing. Rope acrobats and other sideshow entertainment added to the fun, but Diesel didn't stop there. Aside from performing their own sets, Hot Chip shared the stage with Chaka Kahn, T.I. collaborated with MIA and Franz Ferdinand and MIA and N*E*R*D grooved to their own addictive beats. It was so explosive that the NYC Fire Department also made an appearance.
UK import Hot Chip bring their experimental electronic dance pop sound to Dumbo.
Chaka Kahn joins the guys onstage and added flair to the set.
She gets every lady on her feet with "I'm Ever Woman".
T.I. brings 'em out.
Franz Ferdinand back T.I. up on "Live Your Life".
The firemen stopped the party for a bit and did some crowd control.
But no worries the Scots rocked their set soon after.
And the crowd surfing begins...
MIA drives the crowd mad—looks like she came out of retirement, even for at least one night.
The beat's so infectious she can't help but shake her bump.
N*E*R*D join the fun on stage.
Pharrell's appearance also gets the crowd jumping.
No one could avoid taking pics on the purple carpet.Want to see the action? Visit Diesel.com to watch the live performances.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Celebrate Diesel's 30th Birthday!
Diesel XXX Party!Saturday, October 11th
Pier 3 in Brooklyn
Featuring performances by:
Franz Ferdinand
M.I.A.
Hot Chip
N*E*R*D*
Chaka Khan
Last chance to get free tickets is tomorrow, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.
For more information, visit Diesel.com
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Pendulum Rock 'Granite' at Ibiza
Like what you hear? Then maybe the remix version of "Propane Nightmares" may tickle your fancy.
Bono's New Broadway Effort Costs Millions
Spider-Man, the new Broadway show that U2 frontman Bono is scoring, is currently working on a budget of $40 million — making it most expensive theater production in history, according to reports. And the buck doesn't stop there, it'll cost $1 million to put on each week. The budget will hopefully be lowered to $35 million but will take 8,000 years for it to actually break even, the New York Post reported today.
The show's director is Julie Taymor (known for Across the Univers and the musical version of The Lion King) and will open next year.
Hotel Cafe hosts Obama Benefit Shows
Support the Obama-Biden camp and live in the Hollywood area? Then why not stop by the benefit shows at The Hotel Cafe? On Oct. 12 and Oct. 12 & 13, local musicians including the Cary Brothers, Marie Digby, Ben Harper and Charlotte Martin will be showing their election spirit by playing sets all night long. Cover is $15, which will go directly to support the campaign.
For more information, visit HotelCafe.com.
'One Man's Trash'
Besides being a stellar throwback to the days of old, this film also features some sweet music from The Black Hollies and Darling Cait featuring Joey Pero. And if you're wondering where you can get your hands on these old school threads, stop by Another Man's Treasure in Jersey City, N.J.
Foo Fighters Criticize McCain for Use of 'My Hero'
The Foo Fighters were not too happy when they found out that their 1998 song, "My Hero", has been used at McCain campaign rallies without their permission or notice.
In a statement issued today...
"The saddest thing about this is that 'My Hero' was written as a celebration of the common man and his extraordinary potential. To have it appropriated without our knowledge and used in a manner that perverts the original sentiment of the lyric just tarnishes the song. We hope that the McCain campaign will do the right thing and stop using our song--and start asking artists' permission in general!"
The band also noted that this isn't the first time the McCain camp used songs without the artists' permission like Jackson Browne and Van Halen. Here's a list of other songs the GOP used without consent.
Stereophonics' Greatest Hits Out on Nov. 11
Originally set to release the week of Nov. 17, Decade in the Sun: Best of the Stereophonics (available in a 20-track edition and a 40-track deluxe double disc version) will be out a week earlier instead. Make sure to pre-order your copy on Amazon.
Here's the tracklist:
Regular CD
"Dakota"
"The Bartender and the Thief"
"Just Looking"
"Have A Nice Day"
"Local Boy in the Photograph"
"Maybe Tomorrow"
"Superman"
"Pick a Part That's New"
"My Own Worst Enemy"
"I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio"
"You're My Star"
"Mr. Writer"
"Step on My Old Size Nines"
"Devil"
"It Means Nothing"
"A Thousand Trees"
"Vegas Two Times"
"Traffic"
"More Life In A Tramps Vest"
"Handbags and Gladrags"
Additional CD (in the Deluxe version only):
"Madame Helga"
"Bank Holiday Monday"
"Rewind"
"My Friends"
"Climbing The Wall"
"Mama Told Me Not To Come" (with Tom Jones)
"Since I Told You It's Over"
"Moviestar"
"Not Up To You"
"Getaway"
"I Stopped To Fill My Car Up"
"Carrot Cake and Wine"
"Billy Davey's Daughter"
"Raymond's Shop"
"Stone"
"I'm Alright (You Gotta Go There To Come Back)"
"First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (with Jools Holland)
"Same Size Feet"
"She Takes Her Clothes Off" (never before released version from the WGA sessions!)
"Hurry Up And Wait"
Kina Grannis Reveals Her Inner 'Disturbia'
Sorry kids, only one cover this week, but it's a fun one. "Disturbia" - Kina Grannis (originally performed by Rihanna)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Taylor 'Takes a Bow' and More
"Take a Bow" - Taylor Swift version (originally by Rihanna)
"Song 2" - My Chemical Romance version (originally by Blur)
"Lollipop" - Framiing Hanley version (originally by Lil Wayne)
Jason Wants YOU to Vote
And for all you college kids, Jason Mraz will play a free show at the school with the most registered voters. Click here for more information.
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