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2008 Music News |
► Counting
Crows will release a new album, "Saturday Nights
and Sunday Mornings". The higly anticipated album is
a follow up to 2002's "Hard Candy" and is expected
to be a mix of rock and acoustic. Produced in two parts by
Gil Norton & Brian Deck, it's about a flood of sin and
liquor and dissolution and insanity and it's about trying
to rebuild the life you wrecked in the wake of that flood.
The band will also be playing live a several Apple Stores
across the country:
Thursday, March 27, 7:00 p.m. Apple Store, SoHo (New York)
Thursday, April 3, 4:00 p.m. Apple Store, The Grove (Los Angeles)
Sunday, April 6, 4:00 p.m. Apple Store, San Francisco (San
Francisco)
Wednesday, April 9, 6:00 p.m. Apple Store, North Michigan
Avenue (Chicago)
(More March Music News...) |
| March
4th |
► Norman, Oklahoma band
Locust Avenue released their third album Three O'Clock
target.
► While it is not uncommon for solo artists to work in
various genres of music during the course of their career it's
a much rarer occurrence to find three individual artists with
this commonality looking to collaborate on a higher level. The
stunning and talented new trio, Three
Graces, effectively blends their musical backgrounds
in Opera, Pop and Broadway to form a new sound that resonates
with any music enthusiast.
► MCA Nashville will release
Ashton Shepherd's
debut record Sounds So Good, produced by Buddy Cannon (Kenny
Chesney, Reba McEntire), March 4. Shepherd co-wrote 10 songs
for the 11-track album, 7 of which she single-handedly penned,
including the debut single "Takin' Off This Pain".
For more information please visit Ashton
Shepherd's Official Site or UMG
Nashville.
► Todd
Barry - Todd Barry is back! Fresh from his knockout
bongo performance on "Flight of the Conchords,"
Todd releases his third full-length standup comedy album,
"From Heaven" on COMEDY
CENTRAL Records on Tuesday, March 4. (More...)
► John Tesh
Alive: Dance and Music -"ALIVE music&dance
is a CD and DVD from John Tesh that is an unforgettable fusion
of music and dance coming together on stage like never seen
before. The huge production features more than 100 performers
including John, his band, singers, strings and hip hop, ballet
and lyrical dancers between the ages of 13 and 21."
 ► Albert Collins: Live at Montreux
1992, One of His Last Shows - Eagle Rock Entertainment
will release both the CD of Albert Collins Live At Montreux
1992 and its companion 102-minute DVD on March 4. These stunning
documents mark one of the last concerts that the late bluesman
(1932-1993) performed before he succumbed to cancer on November
24, 1993.
"Iceman"
Audio - - "Iceman"
on YouTube
► Locomotive
Records will release a triumvirate of heavy metal
on March 4 when the eclectic label drops the multi-artist
Voices Of Rock MMV11 compilation, Chasing Shadows by Empire
and Unlocking The Past by Jorn. Voices Of Rock MMV11 is a
collaboration from two of Germany's finest producers of Melodic
Rock: Chris Lausmann (Bonfire, Jaded Heart) and Michael Voss
(Mad Max, Casanova). Collectively, they composed and produced
all 10 tracks, each featuring a different vocalist. (More..)
 ► Hanna Hunkleberg-her sophomore
album RYKESTRASSE 68, her first since signing Nettwerk, is
a tribute to the six months she spent living in Berlin and
is far less whimsical, with a moodier, more widescreen production.
Like her debut, it was produced by Kare Vestrheim at Propeller
Studios in Oslo and features contributions from the cream
of the Norwegian music scene, including members of Jaga Jazzist,
Mari Boine band, Dinosau and Shining. For more information
on Hanne Hukkelberg visit her Official
Site and Myspace
page. Check out the video for "A Cheater's Armoury"
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Stream Quicktime -
Realtime Stream. |
| March
11th |
► Randy
Jackson's Music Club Vol. 1 - Grammy-winning producer,
virtuoso musician, hit songwriter, legendary A&R executive
and, of course, lovable American Idol judge - Randy Jackson
has called upon every aspect of his staggering career to produce
Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1, his first solo album, which
is due March 11, 2008, on his new label, Dream Merchant 21,
and released through the Concord Music Group.
The album includes a stellar ensemble of artists and features
the return of fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul who's track "Dance
Like There's No Tomorrow" is her first release
of new music in over a decade. Other guests on the album include
Idol standouts Katherine McPhee and Elliot Yamin, U.K. phenom
Joss Stone, country trailblazer Travis Tritt, pop-rock hitmaker
Jason Mraz, ace country songwriter-producer John Rich (of Big
& Rich), R&B luminary Sam Moore and Bon Jovi guitarist-harmonizer
Richie Sambora. Randy also works once more with the incredible
Mariah Carey who guests on the gospel track "Understand"
along with Bebe Winans and Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell &
Rance Allen. The collection also features major up and coming
talent such as the wonderful Barbie Esco on the track "My
R&B" and Kelli Selah on "Who's Gonna Love You
Now" among many others.
► Junkie XL - On
Booming Back at You, Junkie has found joy by
partnering with young up-and-coming talents like Rocket, Vext
and Electrocute vocalist Nicole Morier, who has three co-writing
credits and had a significant role in shaping the disc. Of
her sultry delivery to the jazzy, gritty "Mad Pursuit,"
Junkie says, "Nicole did such a wonderful job on it.
And it gives the record a different energy than it might otherwise
possess. It reminds me of something that should be in a Tarantino
film." There's also the ground-quaking "Clash"
which seems like the ideal tune to supplant Gary Glitter's
"Rock & Roll Part II" at sporting events; a
instantly catchy pop song "Not Enough" (which features
vocals by Gus Seyffert); the direct, irresistible melody "New
Toy"; and the funky "Stump"-which boasts a
hook built around 1950's film dialogue.
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12th |
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► New Hampshire band Little
Memphis is set to release their long-awaited debut CD
"Let Me Down Easy" on Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
on East Country Records. Little Memphis consists of core members
Dan LaPorte and Todd LeBlanc both from Lebanon, New Hampshire.
The duo has joined together to release some strong rootsy country
music as recommended by Nashville producer Scotty Turner ((Slim
Whitman, Jimmy Bryant, Willie Nelson, Nilsson) (More..) |
| March
16th |
► Beautiful Distraction is the engaging
debut by 22-year-old Redlands singer-songwriter Marianne
Keith. Full of introspective sentiments, pop sensibilities,
Marianne's expressive emotions, and keen sense of melody,
lively songs such as "Kiss Me in the Rain," give
way to the composed passion found on "That's Just the
Way Love Goes." Sultry numbers like "The Angry Song"
easily connect with the open emotions and raw musical talent
found in the piano ballad, "Sideways Rain." |
| March
18th |
► Youthful rockers
Black Tide are releasing their debut album
Light From Above, featuring the fan-favorite track
Warriors of Time. Be sure to check out the band on
tour during Mayhem Fest.
► On March 18, 2008 Switches
will release their debut album, Lay Down The Law,
produced by Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliott Smith) on Interscope.
► Joseph
Arthur, NY-based song-crafter and visual artist
extraordinaire will be releasing a series of four solo
EPs, all leading up to the glorious month of August,
when the series culminates with the release of a full-length
record featuring his band, The Lonely Astronauts. The
deluge begins March 18 with the release of EP 1: Could
We Survive (Lonely Astronaut) a 6-track collection of
orchestral songscapes and gorgeous atmospheric pop written,
performed and produced by Arthur. Could We Survive opens
with "Rages of Babylon," the kind of timeless
anthem only Joseph could write.
Join Joseph Arthur, Lonely Astronaut Records and
Museum of Modern Arthur fin celebration of Could We
Survive on March 21st with a rare solo performance
and party. As with all Museum of Modern Arthur events,
you never know what’ll happen and who’ll show up.
Space is limited. Tickets available exclusively through
Joseph's
official online store
► Founded as A New Found Glory (the
"A" was later dropped), the group formed in
Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997. After an indie EP and
debut album, Nothing Gold Can Stay, singer Jordan Pundik,
lead guitarist Chad Gilbert (formerly of hardcore band
Shai Hulud), guitarist Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka
and drummer Cyrus Bolooki made their major label debut
with 2000's self-titled album. Including the Top 20 Modern
Rock hit "Hit or Miss" as well as "Dressed
To Kill," the album was boosted by a tour with Blink-182,
sold-out headlining tours, and a spot on the Warped Tour,
and eventually was certified gold. Now all those years
have come together to form New
Found Glory's Best Hits album.
► Little
Maestros, the award-winning music program from Kidville,
will release its third album, Postcards From My Mind, on
Kid Rhino. New York City's #1 children's music program,
Little Maestros is a unique pre-school program designed
to creatively entertain, inspire and enrich children by
exposing them to a variety of live musical forms.
► Get
Awkward is the sophomore full-length from Nashville
foursome Be Your Own Pet. Making it presented new challenges
for Jonas, Jemina, Nathan, and John, and yielded some surprises.
The songs remain fast and loud, totally wired and tantalizingly
brief. Applying the dubious word "mature" is open
for heated debate – string arrangements and soppy ballads
are blessedly absent – but the music definitely reflects
a sharp increase in experience.
► Fronted by Dan Hunter, PlayRadioPlay! has garnered
tons of fans. Now armed with a full-length album, with the
title paying homage to his home-state, " Texas"
will hits stores on March 18th! He's got a killer tour coming
up with Yellowcard and Spill Canvas, so make sure you check
that out! You can find his tour dates here
► Five
Times August - On January 15,indie rocker extraordinaire
Five Times August (aka Brad Skistimas) digitally released
"The Good Life,' the new single from his sophomore album
'Brighter Side' (out March 18). A carefree and infectiously
catchy melody about lounging in bed on a lazy morning, with
echoes of fellow tunesmiths John Mayer and Fountains of Wayne,
the song has already become a big hit with FTA's extensive
online fanbase since posting in late December.
'The Good Life' marks the first time Five Times August has
collaborated on a song, and his writing partner just happens
to be his manager and wife! He explains, "I had composed
the melody in 2003 but had writer's block on words to the
chorus. We were spending a day at home and as I was playing
the tune on guitar, Kelly looked around and started singing
what she saw: 'white blinds, bed sheets, sunlight' and then
voila... chorus!" Visit the band on Myspace
and join their online
street team.
Audio Stream " The Good Life"
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Video Stream "The Good Life"
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| March
25th |
► WWE: The Music, Volume 8 brings
together the mind-melting Official Entrance Themes of today's
biggest WWE Superstars across all three brands, RAW, SmackDown
and ECW--the themes are performed by EndeverafteR, Collie
Buddz, Heet Mob, Disciple, Theory of a Deadman, Saliva featuring
Brent Smith, Axel, Airbourne and more. ( More...)
► After an explosion of sell-out concerts,
Blue Man Group
How To Be A Megastar Tour 2.1. world tour has been captured
by Rhino Records on a combo DVD/CD, entitled How To Be A Megastar
Live! This two-disc collection contains as bonus features:
5.1 Surround Sound, the video for "I Feel Love,"
the comedic parody "Mono Makes a Plea Save the TVs"
campaign and the documentary Inside the Tube, which provides
an intimate look inside Blue Man Group's creative process
and history.
► DJ
Morgan Page - DJ/Producer MORGAN PAGE has signed
with Nettwerk Records to release his debut album ELEVATE.
The unique record is a hybrid of remixes and original songs,
a 12-song collection that seamlessly weaves the highlights
of PageÂ’s prolific production career with his own
organic, melody driven tunes.
► The Grammy winning R&B/pop superstar Kelly
Rowland is back with her new studio album, Ms. Kelly:
Diva Deluxe, a groundbreaking digital-only collection of
new songs and scorching remixes available exclusively through
all major online digital music providers. The album premieres
five new Kelly Rowland tracks as well as remixes of Kelly's
co-compositions "Come Back" (Karmatronics Remix)
and "Like This" featuring Eve, a Redline Remix
of Kelly's international smash and #1 Billboard Hot Dance
Club Play recording.
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| March
4th CD Releases |
| Good Times - Alan Jackson |
| War Paint - The Black Crows |
| Asking for Flowers - Kathleen
Edwards |
| Live at Coconut Grove - Judy
Garland |
| Go Away White - Bauhaus |
| Float - Flogging Molly |
| Saturnalia - The Gutter
Twins |
| Sounds So Good - Ashton
Shepard |
| Barney ABC's - Barney |
| Annie Get Your Gun
- Studio Cast Album |
| Strangers Almananc - Whiskeytown |
| New Dawn - Libera |
| Tequila Moon - Jessy
J |
| Live in Pittsburg 1970 - The
Doors |
| Still - Bodeans |
| Memory Crash - Steve Stevens |
| Plantinum All Time Favorites - Sesame
Street |
| Sundirtwater - The Waifs |
| Chaka Kahn - Greatest
Hits Live |
| Beautiful Mess - Swing
Out Sister |
| Not As Good As The Book - The
Tangent |
| Red Tooth and Claw
- Murder by Death |
| Lantana - Caroline Herring |
| Stronger - Carolina Carter |
| Blooddrunk - Children of
Bodom |
| Unbreakable - Firelight |
| Turning Season Within
- Draconian |
| Sing - Jim Bianco |
| Cheap & Cheerful
- The Kills |
| The Felice Brothers - The
Felice Brothers |
| March
25th CD Releases |
| All That Remains Loaded
- Fozzy |
| Day 26 - Day 26 |
| Don Quichotte - Massenet,
Prestia Palverelli and Corbelli |
| Funplex - the B-52s |
| Greatest Hits - Morrissy |
| Inflikted - Cavalera Conspiracy |
| It's A Shame About Ray - The
Lemonheads |
| Live - Brad Mehldau Trio |
| Live at the Bass Performance Hall -
Lindsey Buckingham |
| Live at the BBC - Robert
Cray |
| Miss Kelly: Diva Deluxe |
| Music of the Spheres - Mike
Oldfield |
| Planet Earth Soundtrack - George
Fenton |
| Pretty. Odd - Panic at
the Disco |
| Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings
- Counting Crows |
| Sugar Cane's Got The Blues - Don
'Sugarcane' Harris |
| Supernatural Superserious - R.E.M. |
| The RPWL Experience - RPWL |
| Turandot - Puccini, Marton,
Carreras and Ricciarelli |
| Virtuoso - David Garrett |
| WWE - The Music - volume
8 |
| You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry
and the Pacemakers |
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