Lennon Readies First Album In Eight Years
Eight years after his solo debut, Sean Lennon will return Sept. 26 with the Capitol album “Friendly Fire,” which features contributions from Jon Brion, session drummer Matt Chamberlain, Cibo Matto’s...
View Article‘Melody’ Spawns New Jack Johnson, Vedder Tracks
Previously unreleased tracks from Jack Johnson and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder will see the light of day on the soundtrack to the Johnson-spearheaded surfing documentary “A Brokedown Melody.” The...
View ArticleSXSW Finally Confirms First Round Of Artists
Bloc Party, the Good, the Bad & the Queen, Taylor Hicks, Daniel Johnston (with the Nightmares), Mastodon, Lily Allen, Paolo Nutini, Spoon, Mogwai, the Stooges, the Apples In Stereo and Amy...
View ArticleMoney Mark Looks Toward ‘Tomorrow’
It’s been six years since Money Mark’s last album, but that doesn’t mean the man hasn’t been busy. “I have my whole studio set up right next to my bed. I roll out, and it’s always right there,” the...
View ArticleBeasties, Bjork Head West For Sasquatch!
The Beastie Boys, Bjork, the Arcade Fire, Spoon and Interpol lead the lineup for the sixth Sasquatch! Festival, to be held May 26-27 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. Manu Chao, the Hold...
View ArticleBeastie Boys Go Instrumental On ‘The Mix-Up’
Returning to a style dabbled in with 1996’s “The In Sound From Way Out!,” the Beastie Boys will release an instrumental album, “The Mix-Up,” June 26 via Capitol. The 12-track set is the follow-up to...
View ArticleBrushfire Acts Featured On ‘Roo/Vegoose CD
Live performances from Brushfire Records acts at the Bonnaroo and Vegoose festivals are collected on “Thank You. Goodnight,” due Nov. 6. The album will be sold through leading indie retailers and the...
View ArticleJohnson Steps Up Green Efforts On Tour
Already at the forefront of environmental activism within the music business, Jack Johnson is stepping up his efforts on his summer tour, which begins June 13 outside Indianapolis.The artist, who is...
View ArticleRogue Wave
The only thing bands like to do less than be an opening band is be the first band to play at a festival. It doesn’t matter what festival it is. It’s sort of like getting invited to a party, but when...
View ArticleDangerbird Announces Licensing Deal with Jack Johnson and Brushfire Records
Indie label Dangerbird Records today announced a licensing representation deal with Jack Johnson and his label, Brushfire Records. Under the terms of the deal, which is non-exclusive, Dangerbird is...
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