Rock Music Artists
From Boss to Beatles, trib bands have it covered (Philadelphia Daily News) THIS WEEKEND, John Lennon is sharing a "Day In His Life" in South Jersey, the Doors will rattle for a sold-out crowd in Sellersville, while the music of Radiohead resonates in Princeton. British band Bloc Party slows down on sophomore release (The Dartmouth) With their latest release, "A Weekend In The City," Bloc Party has managed to avoid the ever-threatening sophomore slump, turning out a record that is older, wiser and more polished than their debut, "Silent Alarm." Unfortunately, the band doesn't ma... 'Brand New' Lover (Entertainment Weekly) Our man at the NME feels Brand New -- after listening to the band's CD for the 176th time. Plus: an Arcade Fire world exclusive event, introducing the Stalkers, and the lowdown on the U.K. summer festival season Ride with the Explosions in the Sun (The Heights) Explosions in the Sky is the ideal soundtrack band. Listen to its music on your iPod, and every insignificant daily action you once took for granted begins to take on new meaning. Buying a pack of gum is normally boring and monotonous, but if you do so while listening to its music, all of a sudden, the intricate, gorgeous, and monumental beauty of life washes over your body. For The Record: Quick News On Busta Rhymes, Fantasia, 'American Idol,' Nick C... Busta Rhymes was arrested Thursday for driving with a suspended license. Fantasia will star in "The Color Purple" on Broadway. "American Idol" eliminated four contestants. Idol Camp promises star training for kids. Rowdy and ramshackle (New York Daily News) The Plug Awards Feb. 10, 2007 Irving Plaza 'Merce in Miami' Festival Opens at Carnival Center (Playbill Arts) "Merce in Miami," a city-wide arts festival celebrating the legendary choreographer's work and featuring the local debut of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, gets underway this evening at the Carnival Center with a world premiere. Travis Set to Release The Boy With No Name on May 8th (Business Wire via Yaho... NEW YORK----Travis, one of the UK's most prominent rock bands, are gearing up to release The Boy With No Name, their fifth studio album, on May 8th. The highly anticipated new album - which was produced by the band and long time collaborator Nigel Godrich - shimmers with infectious melodies and timeless choruses wrapped around bittersweet songs of deep love and regret. 02-23-07 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE (Eurweb) DREAMWORKS APOLOGIZES TO MOTOWN FOR ?DREAMGIRLS?: Studio takes out ad underscoring film as ?work of fiction.? *Dreamworks studios has finally responded to criticism of its film ?Dreamgirls? and its perceived negative portrayal of events based on the story of Berry Gordy?s Motown record label. For The Record: Quick News On Anna Nicole Smith, Dr. Dre, Guns N' Roses, Nas,... Attorney Richard Milstein, the guardian for Anna Nicole Smith's 5-month-old daughter, Dannielynn, now has custody of Anna Nicole's body. Newsfeed display by CaRP |