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Whoops. During an interview with XM DJ Clint Boon, Peter Hook accidentally let it slip that New Order is no more.
Now, I love New Order. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve played one of their songs, I’d be a wealthy, wealthy man. But I’m glad they’re finished. Their last album, Waiting for the Siren’s Call, bored me to tears, and as I was considering bands to include for an upcoming piece on bands that should break up and bands that should get back together, New Order was near the top of my list. Gee, maybe I should use this power of suggestion in other ways. Hey, Blue October. It’s time for you to break up now. Hey, Taking Back Sunday…
I became a Beck convert when I saw him perform “Debra ” at the KROQ Acoustic Christmas in 1999. At the time, I was only familiar with “Loser, ” “Devils Haircut ” and “Where It’s At, ” but I really dove into his back catalog after seeing him live. Even though he’s widely regarded as one of the most talented and prolific musicians of the last two decades, his music hasn’t done very well on the singles charts. In 12 years, he has only one Top 10 single (“Loser “) and just six other songs charted on Billboard’s Hot 100. Beck is one of those post-grunge artists that have a ton of good songs that are either too quirky or too meticulous for rock radio. Several of these songs were released as singles and did chart on modern rock radio, but still manage to fly under the radar of the casual Beck fan. The others are album cuts that probably haven’t sniffed much airplay. Either way, Beck has a lot of tracks that just haven’t garnered the attention they deserve, so it’s a great time to present Beck’s Deep Cuts:
“Beercan” – Mellow Gold
The modulated vocals on this track are probably enough to turn pop radio listeners off, but once you get to the groovy chorus, they’re barely noticeable. Since the song is about partying, it is aptly titled. Out of nowhere Beck uses a sample from a Care Bears album where a young girl states, “I’m sad and unhappy. ”
After releasing their long-anticipated sophomore effort, It Won’t Be Soon Before Long, Maroon 5 will play six intimate dates….meaning, in smaller venues. Fan club members will have first crack at buying tickets, and the remainder will go on sale tomorrow. Here are the dates:
May 30th – Axis – Boston, Massachusetts
June 1st – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, California
June 2nd – Troubadour – Los Angeles, California
June 7th – Fine Line – Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 9th – Studio A – Miami, Florida
June 11th – Bowery Ballroom – New York, New York (This show is 16 and over)
Since Scottish rockers The View have had numerous immigration problems, and have had to cancel their last two trips to the States, they are playing at one of the UK’s biggest festivals and inviting their American fans to come see them. The show will be part of the T In The Park festival July 6-8 along with Snow Patrol, The Arcade Fire and The Killers. Columbia Records is giving one lucky fan the trip of a lifetime to see The View at the fest.
“Good Morning America” has announced its summer concert series, beginning May 18 with country powerhouse band Rascal Flatts. Other acts will be Fergie, Daughtry, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Norah Jones and John Mayer. Shows will be at New York’s Bryant Park and will air live on the TV show.
Speaking of Norah Jones, she has added a second leg to her upcoming tour after performing at the 60th Cannes Film Festival. Here are Continue reading »
Once again, even though there were just four remaining contestants, we were tortured with a full hour of fluff last night on “American Idol.” Even Ryan Seacrest admitted as much. After announcing that in addition to Barry Gibb, Pink would also be performing, they cut to those stupid interviews of fans outside the farmer’s market. “I like Blake…I like Doolittle….I like Lakisha….Jordin is the best!” Yeah, whatever….we know everyone is going to like different contestants….that’s going to happen when 45 million votes are being counted.
Then Pink sang her new single, “Who Knew.” It was a pretty good song and her voice sounded great, although there seemed to be a problem with the sound. But I’m not sure what it is about Pink. I just can’t look at her…I think she looks so much like a dude that deep down I think she really might be.
Then the final four sang a group tribute to Barry Gibb and The Bee Gees, and it was pretty decent, though these things are getting old.
Finally, they started getting to business at around 8:40 central time. Jordin was the first sent to safety. So we were down to Lakisha, Blake, and Melinda.
Then Barry Gibb sang “To Love Somebody,” and while you have to respect the guy, you know everyone in America was thinking about how much better Jordin sounded the night before on the same song. But props to Barry, that dude has really cranked out some hits over the years.
Then Melinda was safe….I mean, we all know her and Jordin will square off in the final anyway. So it was down to Lakisha and Blake. And more on this, after the break.
Okay, we’re back. Blake is safe, Laksiha goes home. Simon predicted it, Randy and Paula predicted it but didn’t say so, I predicted it, and I think even Lakisha predicted it. She was already rehearsing how not to cry and sing at the same time. Anyway, it was a great journey for Lakisha, and she’s mighty talented. But she just didn’t have enough gas to compete with the two other women left standing. And Blake, he’s toast next week as well.
Two more weeks of fun, people….
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