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Bernard Sumner's BAD LIEUTENANT Out With Debut Album

     MUSIC NEWS-  Bernard Sumner, founding member of New Order and Joy Division, is about to introduce us to his new music, BAD LIEUTENANT, and has enlisted the help of some of his friends, such as Phil Cunningham of New Order and Jake Evans and, for the debut release, Stephen Morris of New Order and Alex James of Blur. 

Bad Lieutenant's debut album - Never Cry Another Tear is out in limited digital format on October 6, and fully available on November 10th.  Bad Lieutenant, a project formed in 2007 by New Order's Bernard Sumner (guitar, vocals) and Phil Cunningham (guitar), along with Jake Evans (guitar, vocals), will see the long-awaited North American release of their debut album, Never Cry Another Tear, on their own Triple Echo Records imprint.  For one-week, the album will be available as a digital download exclusively through Amazon.com; and then, for one month beginning October 13, the full, physical CD can be purchased only at Amazon.com (order here thru MNN )

On November 10, Never Cry Another Tear will then be distributed to all retail outlets via Original Signal Recordings.  In addition, "Sink or Swim," the first single from Never Cry Another Tear, is now available as a free download for a limited time on Bad Lieutenant's website, BadLietenant.net .  "Sink or Swim," along with the new track "Dynamo," will be out as a single on September 28 via digital shoppes.

BLINK 182 Cancels NY Performance to Mourn DJ AM's Passing

     MUSIC NEWS - As a result of Friday's (8/28) passing of their friend Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein, Blink -182 had decided not to perform this evening (8/31) at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY.

"Due to circumstances surrounding the unfortunate and untimely passing of our dear friend Adam "DJ A.M." Goldstein, Blink-182 will not be playing tonight in Saratoga, NY, at SPAC," reads an announcement on the band's website. "Performances by Weezer, Taking Back Sunday and Chester French will take place as planned along with some special surprises. We thank all of our fans for their support in this tough time."

Goldstein, 36, was found dead as a result of a suspected drug overdose in his NYC Soho apartment on Friday (8/28) by NY police officers responding to a 911 call.

UPDATE 9/1/09 - The band today announced that, tomorrow night’s show in Cuyahoga Falls (Cleveland), Ohio (9/2) and their gig on Thursday (9/3) in Maryland Heights (St. Louis), MO have been postponed until the end of September.  And, to be able to make the changes, they've moved their Atlanta and Charlotte originally booked for September to October dates.

WILLIE NELSON, Proven "American Classic"

     MUSIC NEWS - Willie Nelson continues to show us he's a musical treasure.  And with AMERICAN CLASSIC, his new release on Blue Note, he's again been able to successfully cross musical genres.  He's a valued  "American Classic", as he's aptly named new album says.   It's his second CD of 2009 (the first one with Asleep at the Wheel), with two out in 2008 !  With all this Willie music to listen to, it's important to take the time to really pay attention to "American Classic" and the gems it holds. The music on his new set brings us back to the days of "Stardust," Willie's 1978 "ahead of it's time" genre-twisting trendsetting album.  Stardust, with its collection of standards showed another side of Willie and brought us classics like "Georgia on My Mind" and "Blue Skies." 

On the new album,  Nelson commandingly works producer Tony LiPuma's arrangements of jazz standards like "Ain't Misbehavin'," "The Nearness of You" and "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (with Norah Jones) with wonderful results.  On the album, Nelson and LiPuma get some great work out of considerable list of jazz pros;  Joe Sample, the steemed Crusaders keyboardist who wrote the arrangements, and guitarist Anthony Wilson, bassists Christian McBride and Robert Hurst, organist Jim Cox, and drummers Lewis Nash /Jeff Hamilton.   Recorded in NYC while Nelson took a mere four days of the road (he always tours) then was off to L.A. to be in the studio with Diana Krall for "If I Had You"..

Keep up with WIllie @ WillieNelson.com and Wille's autumn tour itineray (below).

THE USED, Stream New Album, ARTWORK, With Twitter's Help

     MUSIC NEWS -  This Monday, August 31, Utah rockers, The Used will be Twittering away with the first ever 24-hour "tweet-for-ticket" album listening party for Artwork, their new album.  So, what's the cost for this early listen?  Just one tweet.  You can gain entry as part of their "one tweet gets you in" promo.  Organized by Culture Jam Labs and Warner Bros. Records, the virtual listening party will give you the chance to stream the full album for tweeting once on the album's release date, August 31 ( ARTWORK released via Reprise Records).  You get to enter the exclusive album listening party by turning your social Twitter updates into digital currency, sort of purchasing a ticket to the event by tweeting the (suggested) message, “You can listen to the new @wearetheused album #Artwork today for 24 hours only at http://twitter.theused.net/. ONE TWEET GETS YOU IN.”

Once you're in the listening party, you can stream Artwork in its entirety, see other fans who've joined in the party, and be among the first to purchase the album  (or order now thru MNN below) . As a extra bonus, fans will also be able to stream two B-sides: "On The Cross" (Save Yourself Mix) and "In A Needle."

Find out more at twitter.theused.net , and order your copy of Artwork, here

ZZ TOP Back on the Road; in LA with Special Guests

     MUSIC NEWS- Texas rockers, ZZ TOP are back on the road ! They recently took to the House of Blues stage  (in L.A.) as part of the hurriedly booked tour (itinerary below) they've embarked on in the wake of cancellation of the Aerosmith tour that they were going to share. They were joined at the end of their set for a smokin' hot rendition of "La Grange" that featured Slash and John Mayer.

NOEL GALLAGHER Quits OASIS ?

     MUSIC NEWS -  It would seem that Noel Gallagher has quit Oasis — again, and announced via their website.  The group’s scheduled show in Paris was called off last night, after the band missed the recent V Fest due to Liam's illness, and reported via a message on the concert video screens that said, “As a result of an altercation within the band, the Oasis gig has been canceled,”.

Noel Gallagher previously "quit"the band during a show in Paris and interrupted its 2000 world tour. The Gallagher brothers have had a rocky relationship in the past, so we'll watch to see if they make up once again.  The latest album, Dig Out Your Soul was released last fall.

Neal posts on their site - "It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.

"Apologies to all the people who bought tickets for the shows in Paris, Konstanz and Milan."

DJ AM, Adam Goldstein, Dead in NYC at 36

     MUSIC NEWS - Celebrity dj, DJ AM was found dead in his NYC SoHo apartment on Friday, of an apparent overdose, police said.  Emergency medical workers responding to a 911 call from a friend of his and declared DJ AM dead at the scene. No foul play is suspected.

The Philadelphia, PA native, Goldstein, used hisTwitter account a few days ago, tweeting that he had just wrapped filming of the MTV reality show series, Gone Too Far, in Connecticut and was on his way to Atlantic City, NJ, to DJ. He also posted a lyric from the hip-hop legends GrandMaster Flash and the Furious Five: "New York, New York. Big city of dreams, but everything in New York ain't always what it seems."

MTV has eight episodes of "Gone Too Far" completed, no word yet on whether the show will air. MTV issues statement:

Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein’s death is an incredible loss to the music community, his friends, family and his fans, and those of us who had the privilege of working with him. MTV was honored to support him as he helped young people battle their own addictions. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family.

"There's no reason why I should have lived or why I lived and they didn't," DJ AM said at press tour event about the September 2008 South Carolina plane crash Travis Barker (Blink 182) survived. "But I am alive and I'm here and I have to do something better with my life now ... I struggled for years as a drug addict and was fortunate to get help when I asked for it. I have managed to live a clean and sober life, something that takes work and something that I pride myself on. ‘Gone Too Far’ is my platform to help people, like I was helped – by giving back in a way."

No word on funeral arrangements, or memorial services.

UPDATE - NYC authorities will conduct toxicology tests, expected to take weeks, to determine what killed DJ AM, a medical examiner's office spokeswoman said today, Saturday.  The initial autopsy, Saturday, of the 36-year-old was inconclusive, said the spokeswoman, Ellen Borakove.

UPDATE 9/29/09 -  The NYC medical examiner's office ruled today that DJ AM died accidentally from a lethal cocktail of prescription drugs and cocaine.   The toxicology report showed he a mixture of drugs in his system cocaine, OxyContin, Hydrocodone or Vicodin, antianxiety drugs Xanax and Ativan, Klonopin which also controls anger, Benadryl, and Levamisole, a drug apparently used to cut cocaine.

The Offical cause of death was acute intoxication due to the combined effects the drugs, the medical examiner's office said.  

Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein’s death is an incredible loss to the music community, his friends, family and his fans, and those of us who had the privilege of working with him. MTV was honored to support him as he helped young people battle their own addictions. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family.

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE to Lead Off NEW MOON Soundtrack

      MUSIC NEWS - Wasgington state indie rockers, Death Cab For Cutie, have been tapped for the lead single position on the soundtrack for the upcoming "New Moon" movie, the in the "Twilight" vampire series that hits theaters November 20 from Summit Entertainment.

Death Cab... composed and recorded their "Meet Me On the Equinox," specifically for the "New Moon" movie, will be revealed on September 13 via MTV's Web site during this year's MTV Video Music Awards ceremony, and on radio right after that.    The full soundtrack for "New Moon" film has been announced for a October 29 release on Chop Shop/Atlantic Records.  No other artists have been "officially" announced for the soundtrack, it's been reported that it will have a more indie-music sound, with performers like Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Bon Iver, Grizzly Bear and Muse appearing.

All of the tunes in "New Moon" will be exclusive to the film, either written specifically for the movie or never available anywhere else.  Pick up a copy of Death Cab For Cutie's latest release; "Narrow Stairs" and listen to a clip of Death Cab bassist, Nick Harmer in a MTV interview talking about New Moon -

COLBIE CAILLAT Announces "Breakthrough" No. American Tour

     MUSIC NEWS-  Malibu, CA pop singer, Colbie Caillat is out with her second studio album "Breakthrough" and is prepping for her upcoming headline tour.  Kicking off the 30 city tour on,  September 15 at the House of Blues in San Diego, CA, and ending with a two night stand October 27 & 28 at the House of Blues, closer to her home, in West Hollywood, CA.  The singer / songwriter Howie Day has been announced as support act for her North American leg.

Besides the USA stops, her 2009 tour includes three concerts in Canada - September 29 at Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC; October 10 at Kool Haus in Toronto, ON; and October 11 at Metropolis in Montreal, QC.

The singer's sophomore album "Breakthrough" (order below thru MNN) was released on August 25 in the USA (via Universal Republic), following her debut album "Coco" from July 2007,  (now certified double-Platinum and having sold about three million copies) worldwide, according to published reports.

U2 Forced to Re-schedule Giants Stadium Gig

       MUSIC NEWS - U2 has had to move their Friday, September 25th gig at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, to Wednesday, September 23; same time, same stadium, as a result of NY Jets football schedule change.

The team changed the start time of its Sunday, September 27 game from 4:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. out of respect for the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which starts that evening.  As a result, the U2 show is impacted at their crews needs a full two days to tear down Bono and company's massive stage, and the originally scheduled Friday show was not leaving any room for delays.

Tickets for the original September 25 show date will be honored, and refunds will be issued for fans not able to make the new, rescheduled date starting Friday, August 28 at the original point of purchase.  We hope everyone gets the word and doesn't show up on the original date !

The Beatles ROCK BAND Trailer #3

     MUSIC NEWS- Two weeks to go to BEATLES DAY --- Remastered catalog and ROCK BAND. In the meantime, check out Beatles Rock BandTrailer #3-

Order your Beatles Remastered, here.

Free "EAR TO THE GROUND: Detroit", Best of the Indie Acts from Motor City !

     MUSIC NEWS - Our focus is on MotorCity, USA this time, as the LimeWire Store shines the spotlight on Detroit's current crop of independent artists in Ear to the Ground: Detroit.  The selections, curated by the staff of Detroit Metro Times, the free 16-track digital-only sampler — available exclusively at LimeWire Store — is a broad overview of local acts who are keeping Detroit's rich musical history alive in the 21st century! Ear to the Ground: Detroit features contributions from local cult hero Rodriguez as well as bands-of-the-moment Deastro, Friendly Foes, The Hard Lessons, and Silverghost.

"We're very pleased to be associated with LimeWire and this compilation. It's already helping to spotlight current Detroit music on a national level," said Metro Times music editor Bill Holdship. "I even saw that Patrick Boissel of L.A.'s Alive Records featured a link to it on his Facebook page earlier today. Detroit has been facing its economic and social problems as of late, but the Ear To The Ground compilation proves that — from Rodriguez to Deastro — this city remains a breeding ground for some great music. Plus, the price is right!"

At Her Feet - The Octopus

FALL OUT BOY's Stump Arrested for Driving Without a License

     MUSIC NEWS-  Patrick Stump, singer/guitarist for Fall Out Boy was busted in L.A. Tuesday night on a two-year-old warrant for driving without a valid license.    Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore says Stump (25) was arrested during a traffic stop around midnight by the Los Angeles police.  He was booked on an outstanding warrant for driving without a license and released early Wednesday after posting $15,000 bail.

Apparently, Stump failed to appear on a misdemeanor driving without a valid driver's license case back in Beverly Hills, CA in June 2007. As a result, a judge issued a warrant for his arrest.

More on the band @ FallOutBoyRock

MADONNA "Celebration" Release Update, Tracklist

     MUSIC NEWS- We have confirmation on the final track listing for Madonna’s upcoming “Celebration” CD – The “Ultimate” Compilation - and “Celebration: The Video Collection” DVD – both releasing on September 28 & 29 via Warner Bros Records .  The songs, which were selected by Madonna and her fans, have all been exquisitely remastered. “Celebration” will be available as a two-CD set as well as a single CD.

“Celebration: The Video Collection” DVD will include unedited and never before seen footage of  “Justify My Love” along with 18 Madonna videos to be released on a 2 disc DVD compilation for “the very first time” including “Into The Groove” and “Give It 2 Me” as well as the just completed video of Madonna’s new single “Celebration.”   Another newly recorded song, “Revolver” featuring Lil Wayne is also included on the “Celebration” CD.  Artwork for the CD & DVD package was designed by renowned street pop artist “Mr. Brainwash.”

 

 (order the Celebration cd &* dvd thru MNN, here)

OUTSIDE LANDS Festival to be Streamed Live

      MUSIC NEWS - It's been announced that YouTube will stream this weekend's Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival live to viewers in the USA.  The live webcast will start Friday, August 28th, thru Sunday, August 30th at youtube.com/outsidelands.  Their festival coverage will include performances from Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, Thievery Corporation, The Dead Weather, Silversun Pickups, Raphael Saadiq, Cage the Elephant, Atmosphere, among others.

"We are proud to feature Outside Lands as the first-ever live streamed festival on such a powerful and recognizable platform as YouTube," said Richard Goodstone of Superfly Productions.  Created by Superfly Marketing Group in partnership with YouTube and The T-Mobile myTouch 3G, the webcast will mark the first time YouTube has streamed a major event live on its website.
In addition to live streaming directly from the festival,  you'll be able to access an archive of selected performances and highlights on Youtube's Outside Lands channel.  The second installment of this festival takes place over three days in San Francisco's historic Golden Gate Park and includes the rock, pop, world music, soul, hip-hop and electronic worlds. .

The fest is produced by Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly Productions and Starr Hill Presents, in a partnership with the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department

View at  YouTube.com/OutsideLands/