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Damon Albarn to release opera album
We already knew that Albarn was working on something big http://current.com/items/88924696_130_musicians_on_damo..., but that his project would materialize in the shape of an album, an opera show and an Olympic mascot for the BBC (?) was not so predictable.
"Damon Albarn's score for the opera "Monkey: Journey to the West" was recorded in London and Beijing with a host of European and Chinese musicians.
The production, which is based on an idea by Jean-Luc Choplin from the original 16th century novel by Wu Cheng'en, premiered last summer in Manchester, England, and will be staged today (July 23) in London.
Visuals were handled by Albarn's collaborator in Gorillaz, Jamie Hewlett.
Music, artwork and animations are also being used by the BBC as part of their Beijing Olympics coverage."
For more information: http://www.monkeyjourneytothewest.com We already knew that Albarn was working on something big (http://current.com/items/88924696_130_musicians_on_damon_albarn_s_new_album)... more -
Absinthe is back!
"For 95 years, Americans wanting a taste of absinthe had to sneak it in from Europe or Mexico – and risk getting the high-proof herbal liquor confiscated by U.S. Customs.
In May 2007, government officials lifted the ban on the drink once blamed for causing hallucinations and psychosis. A year later, Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved one brand for sale in the state."
It is now available for at select ABC stores for $59.95.
So what is absinthe, anyway?
[Source: Wikipedia]
"Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic (45%-75% ABV), anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, also called "wormwood". Absinthe is typically of a natural green color but is also produced in both clear and artificially colored styles. It is often called "the Green Fairy".
Although it is sometimes mistakenly called a liqueur, absinthe is not bottled with added sugar and is therefore classified as a liquor.[1] Absinthe is unusual among spirits in that it is bottled at a high proof but is normally diluted with water when it is drunk." "For 95 years, Americans wanting a taste of absinthe had to sneak it in from Europe or Mexico – and risk getting the high-proof herbal... more -
'Dark Knight' sets box office record-$155.34 million
Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best opening weekend ever at the box office. Warner Bros. executive says the Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" has taken in $155.34 million to top "Spider-Man 3" for best opening w... more
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Bloc Party unveil new single "Mercury"
Following their much-anticipated (?) appearance on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio One show, Bloc Party have unleashed a new track and this Planet of the Apes-inspired video.
"Mercury" will be released as a single August, 11. According to Billboard, it is not sure whether the track will be included in Bloc Party's third album.
So, in the end the countdown [ http://current.com/items/89077904_bloc_party_start_myst... ] brought us something new, didn't it? Following their much-anticipated (?) appearance on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio One show, Bloc Party have unleashed a new track and this Plan... more -
Amos Lee - Office Website
New album released in stores and on itunes June 26
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Flying Lotus' new album "Los Angeles" out today
Flying Lotus, a virtuoso producer/programmer hailing from LA, drops his much anticipated debut LP on Warp today. This album is sonically ambitious, challenging and impressive. This is what modern music sounds like; at once mechanical and human, full of dense textures and mangled futuristic beats deftly mixed with old school synth lines and a hip hop sensibility. With this album and his incendiary live performances, Flying Lotus has made an impressive argument for his lasting presence in the lexicon of modern electronica. Bottom line: this shit is on fire. Check it out. Flying Lotus, a virtuoso producer/programmer hailing from LA, drops his much anticipated debut LP on Warp today. This album is sonica... more
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N.E.R.D., Santogold, The Strokes' Casablancas team up for killer tune
Converse brought together Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D.), Santogold and Julian Casablancas from The Strokes to celebrate the brand's centennial with a song. The unlikely trio teamed up to compose an original track called "My Drive Thru" that will soon be downloadable for free at Converse.com
The song will be promoted in part through Converse's print, outdoor and online advertising with the tagline: "Three Artists, One Song."
Converse brought together Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D.), Santogold and Julian Casablancas from The Strokes to celebrate the brand's cen... more -
Christian Serratos in the LA Times
Teen tapped for vampire flick
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Album Review, "Culturcide, Gigs for an Imaginary Audience"
Back in the early and middle '80s, Culturcide bypassed then-prevalent synth-pop in favor of a form of electronic punk rock that evolved into industrial. This odds-and-sods collection offers 12 demos, live jams and unreleased tracks for the coroner's inquest. It's certainly a horrible place for dilettantes to start, as the raw quality of the recordings — a third of the tracks are rehearsal takes — presents you with something like Culturcide at 151 proof, a glimpse into the hostile recesses of the band's creative process. Back in the early and middle '80s, Culturcide bypassed then-prevalent synth-pop in favor of a form of electronic punk rock that evolve... more
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Death Cab - Open Windows
"Open Windows" is a Current TV exclusive documentary looking at the recording of Death Cab for Cutie's #1 album "Narrow Stairs," the final days at home in Seattle for the band before they embark on their 2008 tour, and their first shows playing the new songs in front of fans for the first time ever. Featuring interviews and live performance. Directed by Alex Simmons and shot by Justin Mitchell. "Open Windows" is a Current TV exclusive documentary looking at the recording of Death Cab for Cutie's #1 album "Narrow Stairs," the f... more
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"Slumber Party" new single from Southern Backtones
Slumber Party, the first single from Southern Backtones as yet untilted 4th album hints at the band's evolution into one of the leading psychedelic indie rock bands in the country. It is dark, anthemic, dirty, taboo, and a lot of fun.
Hank Schyma, Vocals and Guitar
John Griffin, Backing Vocals and Bass
Todd Sommer, Drums
Recorded at SugarHill Studios and produced by Dan Workman....
I can't wait to hear more from this band. Slumber Party, the first single from Southern Backtones as yet untilted 4th album hints at the band's evolution into one of the leadin... more -
New Beck LP: 10 tracks, 30 minutes, due this summer
"No title, release date, tracklist, or cover art just yet, but that Danger Mouse-produced, Cat Power-assisted Beck LP will indeed be coming at us a whole lot sooner than we thought a week ago. Clocking in at just over a half an hour, the ten track LP is due "this summer" from Interscope in the U.S. [...]
The result [of Beck and Danger Mouse's collaboration] is a tightly assembled group of songs that range in lyrical tone from introspection and social commentary to off-the-cuff wordplay and lighthearted humor. [...] Musically, the album's ten tracks vacillate between economy and experimentation, hybrid and pop classicism, while consistently manifesting Beck and Danger Mouse's shared interest in psych-rock, folk, electronic minimalism, and orchestration.
So it's a Beck album, then."
Update: The LP will be published in the UK by XL Recordings. "No title, release date, tracklist, or cover art just yet, but that Danger Mouse-produced, Cat Power-assisted Beck LP will indeed be c... more -
130 musicians on Damon Albarn's new album.
The former Blur/Gorillaz/The Good, The Bad & The Queen frontman will release a new album in July.
Albarn told BBC 6Music: "This one's [the new album] got about 80, 90 musicians on it – something in that region. It's got a 100-piece Chinese choir on one of the tunes. That plus the orchestra probably goes to about 120, 130 people." The former Blur/Gorillaz/The Good, The Bad & The Queen frontman will release a new album in July. ... more -
The Cinematic Orchestra, Live at The Royal Albert Hall out now
TCO's historic live show at the historic venue was released today on Ninja Tune. The recording and the (enhanced) band sound phenomenal. I highly recommend it. In the meantime, here's a gorgeous bit from a show at the Barbican:
http://current.com/items/76175412_cinematic_orchestra_l...
TCO's historic live show at the historic venue was released today on Ninja Tune. The recording and the (enhanced) band sound phenomen... more -
Flogging Molly - MySpace
Check out tracks from their newest album, Float
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Man Man - new album out today!
Man Man's new album entitled Rabbit Habbits was released today on Anti. Listen to the full album at Spinner.com. The band will be playing at Coachella on the 26th so if you're one of the lucky ones there in a couple weeks be sure to check them out!
Track List:
01. Mister Jung Stuffed
02. Hurly / Burly
03. The Ballad Of Butter Beans
04. Big Trouble
05. Mysteries Of The Universe Unraveled
06. Doo Right
07. Easy Eats Or Dirty Doctor Galapagos
08. Harpoon Fever (Queequeg's Playhouse)
09. El Azteca
10. Rabbit Habits
11. Top Drawer
12. Poor Jackie
13. Whalebones
www.myspace.com/manman
www.wearemanman.com
www.spinner.com Man Man's new album entitled Rabbit Habbits was released today on Anti. Listen to the full album at Spinner.com. The band will be pl... more -
The Notwist return
Six years after "Neon Golden", German indie-pop band The Notwist return with a brilliant new single ("Where In The World") and an impressive video directed by Markus Wambsganss.
The new album "The Devil, You + Me" is out 2nd May 2008 on City Slang. Six years after "Neon Golden", German indie-pop band The Notwist return with a brilliant new single ("Where In The World") and an impr... more -
The Raconteurs "Consolers of the Lonely" REVIEW
The Raconteurs "Consolers of the Lonely" is a fantastic CD. Fourteen solid tracks, a rare find in the sea of mediocrity of new CD releases. Thank you to The Raconteurs for this incredible release. I would love to interview the band, with luck they will look me up when in the Akron Ohio area. Go out and buy two copies, one for you and one for your best friend. This one of those releases you buy over and over again after you loose or damage the media it’s on. It is simply that good! The Raconteurs "Consolers of the Lonely" is a fantastic CD. Fourteen solid tracks, a rare find in the sea of mediocrity of new CD rele... more
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New Portishead Album!
The first in nearly 10 years, "Third" is due in April. Check out the first single, "Machine Gun". (Hey, remember making out in your dorm room to "Cowboys?" I do.) The first in nearly 10 years, "Third" is due in April. Check out the first single, "Machine Gun". (Hey, remember making out in your ... more
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Fix Extended Play
The Fix Extended Play brings you the best in music today in a weekly half hour anthology that incorporates chapters from Current TV's music programming. This week we premiere a new pod on Austin quintet Voxtrot as they give us a tour of their former nursery school turned house/rehearsal space. We also get a little insight on Dr. Dre's long awaited full length album Detox when protege Bishop Lamont drops by to host the Daily Fix. Still later we meet up with Tim Fite to talk about his music and art, singer songwriter and producer (U2) Daniel Lanois gives us a special performance, and Bat For Lashes, Sharon Jones and Andrew Bird pop by as well. The Fix Extended Play brings you the best in music today in a weekly half hour anthology that incorporates chapters from Current TV's ... more
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