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Fatboy Slim and David Byrne are releasing an album about Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos and Estella Cumpas, the servant who raised her.
The story is told through the voices of 22 incredible guest singers including Florence Welch, Santigold, Cyndi Lauper, Tori Amos, Sia, Camille, My Brightest Diamond, Róisín Murphy and Martha Wainwright.
You can stream the 22-track double album at NPR and David Byrne's official website, where you can also download Santigold's track for free and learn a thing or two about Imelda Marcos.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125322183
http://www.davidbyrne.com/here_lies_love/
http://www.davidbyrne.com/here_lies_love/video.php
I genuinely thought this was an April Fools' gag but it isn't. In fact, this project is awesome on so many levels I can't even begin to count them.Fatboy Slim and David Byrne are releasing an album about Philippine First Lady Imelda... more
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David Byrne & Fatboy Slim have premiered the music video for “Please Don’t“. The video is for a track off Byrne’s forthcoming concept album, ‘Here Lies Love‘, about Imelda Marcos, the widow of the Philippines’ former dictator.David Byrne & Fatboy Slim have premiered the music video for “Please... more
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Following the announcement of this summers South West Four Weekender headliner acts we caught up with the legend that is Fatboy Slim for an exclusive video message where he talks about his performance at this summers South West Four, his festival tips, performing at major outdoor events and much more!
More info:www.southwestfour.comFollowing the announcement of this summers South West Four Weekender headliner acts we... more
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2010 marks a new chapter in the history of the UKs premier inner city dance festival. Having brought alive Londons favourite field Clapham Common for six consecutive years, we are delighted to present the first ever SOUTH WEST FOUR WEEKENDER! Expect double the stages, double the crowds and treble the fun! Featuring the worlds biggest DJs, live acts, clubs and dance music labels, this summers South West Four is on course to be bigger, better and stronger than ever before! Taking place over the glorious August Bank Holiday weekend; SW4 will provide an unforgettable experience for the UKs most discerning dance music lovers.2010 marks a new chapter in the history of the UKs premier inner city dance festival.... more
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Disc jockey Norman Cook, better known as "Fatboy Slim," has entered rehab to fight alcoholism.
"He is voluntarily getting treatment for an alcohol problem," his manager Gary Blackburn told Reuters, adding that the 45-year-old's treatment would not affect any planned gigs.
"We expect to see him back in action real soon," he added.Disc jockey Norman Cook, better known as "Fatboy Slim," has entered rehab to... more
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Norman Cook aka DJ Fatboy Slim has voluntarily checked himself into a rehab clinic after friends voiced there concern over his well being.
Today Cook's manager Garry Blackburn said: "It's all pretty straightforward. He has gone in voluntarily to sort out his drinking problem."Norman Cook aka DJ Fatboy Slim has voluntarily checked himself into a rehab clinic... more
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Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim has announced a long list of collaborations for his upcoming album under his pseudonym, the BPA (Brighton Port Authority).
The album entitled "I Think We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat" will include artists such as rock legend Iggy Pop, the man who made that song on Windows media player, David Byrne, UK grime/hip hop rudebwoy Dizzee Rascal as well as Martha Wainwright, Simon Thornton (who's a regular Fatboy collab. artist), Lionrock's Justin Robertson, Jamie T, and Emmy the Great" to contribute to his newest album,
It'll be getting released early next year on his own Brighton based Southern Fried Records.
Here's how it should look:
01 He's Frank [ft. Iggy Pop]
02 Dirty Sheets [ft. Pete York]
03 Jumps the Fence [ft. Conan]
04 Should I Stay or Should I Blow [ft. Ashley Beedle]
05 Island [ft. Justin Robertson]
06 Local Town [ft. Jamie T]
07 Seattle [ft. Emmy the Great]
08 Spade [ft. Martha Wainwright]
09 Superman [ft. Simon Thornton]
10 Superlover [ft. Thom Gandey]
11 Toe Jam [ft. David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal]
12 So It Goes [ft. Olly Hite]
You can check out the article here: http://tinyurl.com/69g95uNorman Cook aka Fatboy Slim has announced a long list of collaborations for his... more
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The DJ has admitted to suffering from debilitating back pain after years of carrying heavy record bags around the world on his shoulder. He told a fellow plane passenger that he can barely bend over as the pain is so bad.
Will there be a new epidemic of back pain in our generation, in which everyone seems to be a DJ? Or is this merely the preserve of world-famous megastars?The DJ has admitted to suffering from debilitating back pain after years of carrying... more
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No, he did not die. He is, however, ditching his stage name. He is keeping it a secret as to what his new name is going to be. No, he did not die. He is, however, ditching his stage name. He is keeping it a... more
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