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| Oasis Back in the Studio |
| 2007-11-15 10:57:48 |
The tumultuous British rockers Oasis are at it again. They are back in the studio recording for their next as yet untitled album due out sometime in August of next year. According to Liam Gallagher, the groups singer/songwriter/badass, all the recording should be done mid-December, and then it is in LA for mix-down and mastering.
They guys, like Radiohead, are currently sans-Record label....
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| The Worst Possible News. |
| 2007-11-15 10:44:57 |
I am afraid that I have some Bad news today. The Backstreet Boys are coming back again. I might just cry a little.
They have released their 6th album "Unbreakable", which is now near the top of the Billboard 200 charts.
I thought we were done with this whole craze. Of boy bands, and comebacks. I guess if there are still fans......
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| Giving the XO laptop the Edge. |
| 2007-11-15 10:32:23 |
The XO laptop, the flagship laptop design of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) campaign got the "Edge" it needed recently. The rocker's edge that is. Long time member of U2 Edge created a startup sound that will play as the laptop starts up.
“I'm delighted to support One Laptop Per Child," said Edge. "It's an amazing aim to use this new technology to help children all over the world."
For...
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| Video Highlights |
| 2007-11-13 18:35:31 |
Check out this Video. You don't know what great stuff is going to come up!
Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com...
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| Sex Pistols, the Epic Monster |
| 2007-11-10 19:05:16 |
The Sex Pistols, an angry mob of teens from the London Underground who changed the world of music as we know it, are kicking off a bit of a reunion tour. The foursome will be doing an exclusive set of shows in the UK starting off with Brixton Academy in London.
It has been 30 years since their album "Never Mind the Bollocks, here's the Sex Pistols". The album has been labeled by most as the...
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| Get Rich Really Slow - Marry a Super Star! |
| 2007-11-08 17:38:52 |
What is a sure fire way to inherit millions of dollars without lifting a finger? Marry a super rich - super star and then divorce them, take half etc. etc.
What's that, no one will even look your way? That's easy, all you have to do is claim to have married one then. In the most desperate cry for attention I have heard in a long time, a woman has claimed to have been married to, had...
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| Country Music's Finest Hour. |
| 2007-11-08 17:18:23 |
The CMA, Country Music awards show was held last night in Nashville, TN. The top honors this year went to relative newcomer Carrie Underwood, who beat out some veteran acts Reba McEntire, Allison Kraus, and Martina McBride. This is for sure the best that any American Idol winner has (or most likely ever will) done.
Here is a list of the winners:
Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney...
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| The life of Hip Hop. |
| 2007-11-07 19:30:49 |
I just couldn't pass this one up. Four notorious rappers all made separate appearances in the same building today. They weren't promoting, or rapping, or even cooperating on a new track. They were in court, all for separate charges Busta Rhymes, Ja Rule, Lil Wayne and Remy Ma all appeared in a Manhattan Court today for a variety of legal troubles.
Now I know the legal troubles help give...
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| The Real American Ganster. |
| 2007-11-07 19:24:39 |
Jay-Z the semi-retired rapper came out off the woodworks this week to release his new work which was themed around the recently released Ridley Scott movie "American Gangster". Upon seeing a screening of the film, he was moved by the storyline which had some similarities to his own growing up in ghetto.
The music features work by none other than P-diddy and his gang mixing in some classic 70'...
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| Cheapskates Unite! |
| 2007-11-07 19:09:19 |
Radiohead fans everywhere, you should be ashamed of yourselves. According to a recent independent survey completed by Internet research group ComScore, more than half of those that downloaded the new album didn't pay a dime. Tsk Tsk.
It was a move the has shaken the music industry at the very core, and really a sign of the times. I applaud Radiohead for the guts to allow users to set their...
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| The Battle of the Britney |
| 2007-11-07 19:03:12 |
Always a good picture.
If you had asked me towards the beginning of the year who would have had the number 1 album in November, last on my list of acts would have been Britney Spears. After having lost her children, her hair, and more than enough dignity to last 4 lifetimes, Britney has ended up with a number one album on the US charts. Her album "Blackout" has music industry experts...
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| The Homeless side of Michael Jackson. |
| 2007-11-07 18:49:46 |
Michael Jackson, just another of the homeless rabble...
It had been rumored in the early nineties that Michael Jackson would prominently burn Benjamin's (really burn with like a match) because he had so damn much of it. But now it is reported that he may lose the farm. If he neglects to pay up on a $23 million dollar loan on his Neverland Property just south of Santa Barbara, CA it may just...
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| REVIEW: The Police live - not so good |
| 2007-09-09 18:27:25 |
I guess it must be said, that musicians as creative as they are, definately are not the greatest at marketing. For example, today's post stems from the forum entry Stewart Copeland posted regarding one of the gigs they played in Vancouver BC. In this particular entry, Mr. Copeland actually trashes himself and the band's performance. I know that pride cometh before the fall - but I don't think...
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| Way Back When: Oasis - What's the Story, Morning Glory |
| 2007-09-09 18:25:46 |
What's been spinning through my head over and over. Oasis, "What's the story) Morning Glory". Really the entire Oasis catalog is spinning madly on my mP3 player. Why the retro-grade detour down rock and roll memory lane?
To me, Oasis represents it's own genre of musical genius. The songs have a timeless quality to them that I can listen to over and over again. From the intro on Hello, leading...
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| REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens: "Come on feel the Illinois" |
| 2007-09-09 18:23:53 |
A simple play on words can be either intriguing, or simply exasperating. As is the case with the mystery that is Sufjan Stevens, the boy with the odd name from Michigan. For those of you who haven’t heard, Sufjan has made it his audacious goal to write an entire album for each of the 50 states. Each state so far, has been painstakingly researched and captured in no less that 18 songs of wit...
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| NEWS: Radiohead Album "Almost There" |
| 2007-09-09 18:21:13 |
The infinitely complex nature of Radiohead. The band that went from obscure noisemakers, to epic Rock Gods with the release of their 1997 album "Ok Computer", only to find themselves back in obscurity in the present day.
However, for those of you that love to divulge themselves in the bands catalog now and again, you will be pleased to know that their seventh release to date is "Almost There"....
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| Artist Spotlight: the Matches |
| 2007-09-09 18:07:04 |
I must first admit, that the inspiration for this post came from watching the following video for the Matches video "Salty Eyes".
The video, is inspired by the Bob Dylan film clip for "Subterranean Homesick Blues" which is a classic video of him flipping through keywords of the song all written on poster board. The Matches take on the video, as you can see, has them heaving various decrepit...
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| COMMENT: The Decline of the Music Business. |
| 2007-09-09 17:52:32 |
In a recent Rolling Stone report, the magazine looked at the ever declining Record business, and how industry experts are proposing the new era of the music industry should look. They have five or so suggestions for the record labels to help them succeed in the digital age. And although they had some great suggestions, I would like to offer my insight to the conundrum.
First and Foremost -...
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| Prince, the industry Outcast |
| 2007-09-09 17:49:46 |
I hate to say this, but Prince has done it again. In a move that has found him isolated from his music industry bretheren, Prince gave away copies of his newest CD on the cover of a tabloid newspaper. Talk about cutting edge.
It appears that Prince realizes that recorded music is losing it's value in the eyes of the consumer faster than you can say "pirated download". Yet instead of...
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| Who's Your Favorite Band? |
| 2007-08-03 12:44:21 |
We are trying to get an idea of who our readers are... or rather, who are the people that visit this blog. In order to do this, we are posing the question - who is your favorite band? If you don't have a favorite band - who are you listening to right now?
Simply leave a comment and let us know. We appreciate your participation.
Thanks!
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| Changes are in the works... |
| 2007-08-03 12:32:32 |
I know that we don't have many readers here at the iheartpolyphony blog. Tracking indicates that we average about 50 hits per day, and if you are reading this, chances are you will only average 3 seconds total visit on this blog.
We would like to change that.
The intent of this blog is to share the love we share of music with the entire world.
As this is obviously not being accomplished, we...
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| Justin Timberlake and Tennman Records |
| 2007-06-27 09:51:38 |
Judtin Timberlake, has done it again. As one of the former, and by far the most popular N'Sync boy band members, he has come to the decision to open up his very own record label: Tennman Records. The record label will be a joint venture with Interscope Records, and Mr. Timberlake, as he shall now be known, will serve as Chairman and CEO.
According to JT - "We are all excited about the...
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| REVIEW: Death Cab for Cutie, "Plans" |
| 2007-06-05 01:18:08 |
Artist: Death Cab for Cutie
Album: Plans
Year Released: 2005 - tlantic.
Genre: Indie / Rock
Rating: (4/4) Awesome
"When heaven and hell decide, that they both are satisfied,
Illuminate the No's on their vacancy signs,
If there's no one beside you, when your soul embarks,
then I'll follow you into the dark."
"I will follow You Into the Dark", Death Cab for Cutie
Such a hauntingly beautiful...
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| NEWS: Courtney Love to sell Kurt's Belonging's |
| 2007-05-25 02:07:26 |
In an effort to rid herself of the memories of her late husband, and to finally move on from his death 13 years ago, Love">Courtney Love is holding an auction at Christie's where she will sell off all of Kurt's old things.
"My daughter doesn't need to inherit a giant... bag full of flannel... shirts," Love quoted the AOL website Spinner.com. She plans to leave her daughter with a sweater, a guitar...
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| American Idol, Jordin Sparks pulls it off. |
| 2007-05-24 18:15:18 |
It has finally come to a close, and now America can move on to the drab and boring summer programming line-up. With the week of show finale's behind us, it has finally come time to surf the net and find out who won Idol">American Idol: the show for people with no apparent talent/marketability.
And it doesn't take long to find out that the winner is of course: Jordin Sparks, America's favorite Arizona...
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| Simon and Garfunkel Reunite |
| 2007-05-24 16:54:58 |
There is much rejoicing amongst the baby boomers today, as following suit to the Police, and possibly even the Smashing Pumpkins, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle reunited in concert yesterday in Washington DC. Possibly two of the most influential voices in American Music, these two must have put on quite a show.
Paul also joined up with the Zulu choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo for the first time...
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| Smashing Pumpkins: First Concert Update |
| 2007-05-23 18:13:04 |
I know that we've all been waiting patiently, and the moment has finally arrived. For the first time in seven years the newly revived Smashing Pumpkins took the stage in Paris to promote their upcoming album. The three hour show included 29 songs, with a nice mix of old and new, including an acoustic show sandwiched in the middle, featuring tracks such as "33," "Winterlong" and "To Sheila."...
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| Jessica Simpson - Joins the Army |
| 2007-05-23 17:50:56 |
Now what is the world coming to. In the most recent news from the mystical land they call Hollywood, Simpson">Jessica Simpson the former flame of Mr. Nick Lachey, and current ex-bounce of the all to well known John Mayer, has penned a deal to start in an upcoming movie about a Blonde Bombshell who joins the Army. The movie - called "Major Movie Star" (ha ha - we're all laughing our freakin heads off)...
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| News: Smashing Pumpkins, "Zeitgeist" Track List |
| 2007-04-26 17:41:36 |
The Smashing Pumpkins, one of the most successful alternative rock bands of the 90's disbanded, after their epic farewell concert in 2000 at Chicago's Metro, the same place their career started in 1988. Each of the band's members went their separate ways to do solo work and focus on their own careers.
But in a year where miracles happen, the Band has pulled together (much like the Police),...
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| News: Spinal Tap to Reunite |
| 2007-04-25 15:09:51 |
I know that this is the moment you have all been waiting for. After a 25 year hiatus due to creative differences (come on - we all saw the documentary), Spinal Tap is to perform one last time at the Live Earth Festival at Wembley Stadium in London. All the original members of the group are to be there, including guitarist Nigel Tufnel (played by Christopher Guest), singer David St. Hubbins (...
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| News: Raconteurs Recording Another Album |
| 2007-04-25 02:25:20 |
According to Billboard News, the Raconteurs are busy recording another album at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN. The album, which as of yet is unnamed is the groups second album following up their successful "Broken Boy Soldiers" released in 2006.
Jack White, of the White Stripes and acting producer for the groups claims this song list is "very different" from their original album, but he is...
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| NEWS: Paul Simon to Receive First Ever Gershwin Award |
| 2007-04-24 17:34:47 |
Paul Simon is one of the most influential and respected artists and songwriters in the 21st century. His accomplishments will be recognized May 23 at a Gala event when the US Library of Congress bestows upon him the newly founded Gershwin Award for popular song, which honor's Simon for the "profound and positive" effect his music has had on popular culture.
The Gala awards banquet will be...
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| NEWS: Britney Spears and Sanjaya Malakar, duets? |
| 2007-04-23 15:07:23 |
According to various news sources, reportedly Britney Spears, Itching to make a wonderous comeback in to the American pre-teen pop market is planning to cavort with none other than our news worthy mangy locked Sanjaya. Just when you thought you'd never have to hear his name again huh.
According to the reports, Britney thinks that since Sanjaya has such a news worhty buzz about him, if she...
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| REVIEW: Avril Lavigne, "The Best Damn Thing" |
| 2007-04-20 15:22:21 |
How freakin awesome are the powerful sounds of a feminist punk rocker Canadian. Yes, it's true I have always liked the sound that Avril has, and it's no different on her latest release, "The Best Damn Thing". Full of screaming riffs, angry drums, and attitude, the album shines amongst the cookie cutter vinyls we hear so much today.
Her debut track "Girlfriend", is a commanding diddy which...
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| Bono, The Edge, and Spiderman on Broadway |
| 2007-04-20 00:45:07 |
It has been reported that Marvel Comics is preparing a musical based on the popular graphic novel "Spideman". According to Billboard.com - preparations are underway, writing is taking place, auditions are being held... It's really on. The musical will be directed by Tony award winner Julie Taymor.
Now - apart from the fact that U2 has built a solid career of rock and roll music. I can't help...
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| Roundup of the ASCAP Awards |
| 2007-04-19 17:39:22 |
Last night was the 24th annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) awards. Held at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, the awards honor those songwriters that show outstanding talent in today's music business.
Top honors fro Songwriter of the year went to Johntá Austin and Jermaine Dupri. "Because of You" and "Be Without You", shared the top spot for song of the year,...
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| Music Sales Down, But are we Concerned? |
| 2007-04-19 15:04:18 |
In a news report by the Recording industry Association of America RIAA, it seems that there has been quite a bit of growth in the digital download sector of the music market, however overall sales continue to decline. According to the report, there were 586 million songs downloaded through online music stores last year, which represented a 60% increase over 2005. Overall value of the record...
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| NEWS: Sanjaya heartbroken. |
| 2007-04-19 07:30:00 |
It seems like moment's after the parody post that had Sanjaya scaring small children and women with his freakishly abnormal hair, and all to creepy eyes: America has voted him down. He will no longer be in the running for the top spot on American Idol.
And the whole world says: Amen. It was all to apparent that his creepy looks, and freakish hair styles were not enough to keep him in the...
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| Humanitarian Madonna? |
| 2007-04-18 17:37:00 |
Oh the joy of being a follower. Don't do anything for yourself, simply follow what others have done. In recent weeks it appears that Madonna, the Pop-Icon-Diva who is most notably known for her song entitled "Like a Virgin", has been frequenting the Malawi Province of Africa for many humanitarian endeavors.
First following the example of the movie-iconess Angelina Jolie, Madonna adopted a...
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| REVIEW: Akon, "Konvicted" |
| 2007-04-18 16:53:00 |
Artist: Akon
Album: Konvicted
Year Released: 2006 - Universal Motown Records
Genre: Hip Hop, R and B
Rating: (2/4) Awesome
In general, I do not gravitate towards hip hop, RandB, Rap, or any other genre of that nature. Although there are a few gems, the music just doesn't do anything for me. And yet despite a gradual decline it remains the most popular style of music today. It is everywhere,...
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