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DAFT PUNK Say They're Not "The Third Twin"

MUSIC NEWS- Management of DAFT PUNK have issued a statement dening that the French band are in any way linked to DJ's The Third Twin.  Rumors have circulated that Daft Punk members Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo have been secretly releasing music under the name The Third Twin since mid-2010, and until now neither the band nor their management have commented on the matter.

But, after a press release from Spanish festival organizers for the Arenal Sound Festival implied The Third Twin were in fact Daft Punk, DP's duo's management denied all links, reported Billboard releasing the following statement:

DAN DEACON To Work on New Francis Ford Coppola Film

MUSIC NEWS- Indie electronic musician Dan Deacon has signed on to score Francis Ford Coppola'snext film, the thriller Twixt Now and Sunrise, due to release in theatres later this year. The gothic thriller romance stars Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, Ben Chaplin and Elle Fanning.  Deacon's not just scoring the movie we're told, Mr. Coppola and Mr. Deacon are collaborating on a larger level, details of which will be announced soon.
 

The announcement comes on the eve of Deacon's concert tour of new music for So Percussion on January 20th at the Merkin Concert Hall in NYC and his first performance of new orchestral work February 3rd and 4th with the Kitchner-Waterloo Symphony in Kitchner, Ontario.

 

BRIAN ENO Concerned Over Current Editing "Craze"

MUSIC NEWS - Musician/artist/producer Brian Eno recently compared the modern music and movie editing craze as a disease that elimnates any planning and care from the creative process.  He recently told The Telegraph in the UK;  “I went to a movie the other evening and it made me think a lot about the danger of editing. Editing is now the easiest thing on Earth to do, and all the things that evolved out of word processing - “Oh let’s put that sentence there, let’s get rid of this” have become commonplace in films and music too.

“There used to be a sort of barrier because it was a physically destructive process. When you were actually cutting film or tape, you did it with some forethought and care, because those steps weren’t so easily revocable, you couldn’t just put it back. Whereas now editing is like a disease. It drives me completely mad.”

the xx Takes Home 2010 UK Mercury Prize

 MUSIC NEWS- The electronic band the xx are the winners of Britain's 2010 Mercury Prize for their debut album, "the xx."   The trio, Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith, recorded the album in the small garage of indie record label XL's studios.  The album has garnered critical acclaim, and strong chart results in the UK.

"We've had the most incredible year," xx frontman Sim said. "It feels like every day we wake up to something incredible. It hasn't sunken in to be honest." xx beat out 11nominees including rapper Dizzee Rascal and his platinum album, "Tongue N'Cheek," veteran performer Paul Weller and his tenth solo album, "Wake up the Nation", Corrine Bailey Rae's "The Sea" as well as newcomers Mumford & Sons and biffy clyro's Only Revolutions.

Deadmau5 Confirmed for MTV Video Awards Show, Announces Tour Dates

 MUSIC NEWS- MTV has tapped deadmau5 to serve as the house artist for the “2010 Video Music Awards” set to air live from Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9:00PM (Live ET/Tape
delayed PT.)  deadmau5—who has gone from near obscurity to becoming a superstar as an innovative live performer and master electronic music producer—will serve as the musical maestro for the duration of the show and will create original remixes from a variety of artists.  The network will also feature the Canadian artist as the ”PUSH” (Play It Until Someone Hears) artist all this week beginning today. 

BRIAN ENO Plans Autumn Album Release

MUSIC NEWS- Producer / musician BRIAN ENO, who's played with and/or produced the likes of Roxy Music, U2, Coldplay, Peter Gabriel, Robert Fripp and others, is planning a new solo album on the UK dance music label, Warp Records, with an autumn 2010 release.  The set is said to feature guitarist Leo Abraham and electronic composer Jon Hopkins, so says Exclaim.ca.  Mr Abraham reports that the album "contains the fruits of several years of jams between the three of us. I've not heard anything quite like it – it sounds 'live' and 'alien' at the same time. Some things have been permitted to survive, which only Brian would have had the courage to let go, and it's so much the better for it".

We've yet to receive complete details of the album are yet to be announced, but Eno's website, Brian-eno.net, has a place where you can sign up for updates.

DEADMAU5 Collapses on Stage in DC, Cancels Upcoming Gigs

MUSIC NEWS- Last night (Friday 7/30), Grammy nominated, electronic music performer DEADMAU5 (pronounced "dead mouse") collapsed on stage at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC, suffering from exhaustion. Medics from the venue took him directly to a local hospital where he is now under medical supervision.

DEADMAU5 unfortunately will be cancelling his next nine shows on his summer tour under strict advice of doctors.  The time off will allow for his recovery. Performances affected are listed below. His North American dates for October 2010 which include appearances at Austin City Limits, the Treasure Island Music Festival, Voodoo Music Festival and three nights at Roseland Ballroom in New York City are still on schedule.

MoogFest Adds Sigur Ros' Jonsi, Big Boi and Caribou

MUSIC NEWS - Sigur Ros' Jonsi, Big Boi and Caribou have been confirmed for the October 29 thru 31 MoogFest booked for Asheville, NC.  The festival will celebrate the life and legacy of Robert Moog, the inventor of the Moog synthesizer.

The full artist line-up will be announced on August 10, adding to a list that already has Massive Attack, MGMT and Thievery Corporation on the bill.

Dr Moog designed and creating the first commercial analogue synthesizer, and produced a range of electronic instruments, which have been used by artists such.In addition to the music a number of workshops, panel discussions, visual art exhibitions and film screenings will also take place as part of the festival.

Tickets for Moogfest will go on sale this Friday (July 30), for more information visit Moogfest.com.

Music Legend, Dr Robert Moog, to Be Honored at MoogFest 2010

MUSIC NEWS- MNN's excited to bring you confirmation of MoogFest 2010, the first ever music/tech festival to honor the work of Dr Rober Arthur Moog, the inventor of the Moog synthesizer.  The event will be produced by the noted gang at AC Entertainment (of Bonnaroo fame) and will run on Halloween weekend, October 29 thru 31 in the doctor's hometown of Asheville, SC (also where his company, Moog Music is headquartered)

The final artist lineup for MoogFest 2010 is still being finalize, but we're told that MGMT, Thievery Corporation and Massive Attack have already signed on, and we hope some classic, prog rockers will make the event.  There will also be panel discussions and product displays.  Knoxville based AC Entertaiment is expecting over 25 acts will perform at several venues in downtown Asheville; the Civic Center Arena, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium and the Orange Peel nightclub.

ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL Grows Larger This Year

MUSIC NEWS - With over 200,000 attendees expected for this year’s ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL (EDC), the event is solidly North America’s largest electronic music experience and will return to the Memorial Coliseum & Exposition Park in downtown Los Angeles, CA on Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26.

Insomniac, the promoter of EDC, has unveiled the line-up of over 80 artists that will appear at five custom-designed stages throughout the festival.

UPDATE 6/28/10 - The L.A. Fire Department reports that 114 people were injured during the weekend's 14th annual Electric Daisy Carnival out of an estimated 185,000 people in attendance.   The Los Angeles Times said 94 incidents were reported Friday, with 52 people taken to a hospital for treatment.

On Saturday, 132 incidents were reported, of which 62 required transportation to a hospital, the newspaper said, adding the extent of the injuries was not known.

MOBY Announces His "Wait for Me" Video Contest

MUSIC NEWS - Electronic/dance artist MOBY has asked fans to make the video for his next single, WAIT FOR ME, off his May 2009 album, Wait for Me (out via Mute Records).  Moby has launched a contest that offers a lucky winner $5,000 for creating the best music promo to accompany the song.

Get to work and submit your video via his official website by April 5, 2010.  The talented, lucky winner will then be chosen in time for the single’s May 3, 2010 release date.

ULTRAVOX "Return to Eden Part II" Tour Announced

MUSIC NEWS - Following their 2009 comeback, Ultravox will hit the road again in April 2010, to present the  'Return To Eden Part II', tour.  This follows amazing fan reaction, phenomenal public demand, very high critical acclaim and stellar reviews from the media. The band will perform six shows across the UK with more to follow in the form of a six date German tour and additional dates throughout the rest of Europe.

Prior to the Ultravox London Hammersmith show  (April 11, 2010), the official Ultravox Fanclub - Extreme Voice has announced the first live appearance by Messengers since 2002.  Those who were around during the Ultravox hey day will fondly recall the Messengers - who not only opened up for Ultravox, but would also augment the live line-up of the main act.  The Messengers will play the famed 100 Club, on the afternoon of April 11, 2010.  Tickets for the event are still available via ultravox.org.uk or at wegottickets.com. 

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010 Line-Up Unveiled

MUSIC NEWS - Promoters for the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF); the world’s leading two-day electronic and alternative music experience, have released initial details of their line-up for the festival’s 12th annual installment. The event's set for Friday, March 26 & Saturday, March 27 at Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami, FL (the official closing event of the 25th Anniversary Winter Music Conference), and will be the only place to experience a vast number of exclusive artist performances this year.

UMF 2010 is thrilled to haveTiësto--who will return to the USA for the first time since his sold-out tour in support of his 2009 album Kaleidoscope as headliner on Friday, March 26 and Deadmau5 (making his first major festival appearance in 2010) and Groove Armada Saturday, March 27.  Boston-based synth-popsters Passion Pit hot fresh off of a series of sold-out headline shows across North America is also booked for Ultra along with Faithless Sound System and the Bloody Beetroots, both making their USA live debut.

From the UK, RIVAL CONSOLES New Electronic "IO"

     MUSIC NEWS - One of the top makers of intelligent electronic dance music, Leicaster, UK's, Rival Consoles (23-year old Ryan Lee West) has just released IO on Erased Tapes. Rival Consoles first appeared two years ago with an EP released on the London-based label. After having supported his city neighbors and label buddies on an extensive European tour in November 2008, West determinedly worked all winter to finish his first full-length album 'IO', out in North America now.  With unusual influences from impressionists such as Claude Debussy and modern electronic artists such as Autechre and Daft Punk, Ryan Lee West has created a unique signature sound for Rival Consoles.