O.A.R. to return to Charlotte

From a Live Nation press release that just popped into our inbox:

O.A.R. returns to the Carolinas for one night only when they play the Uptown Amphitheatre at the Music Factory in Charlotte, NC on October 14th at 7:30pm with special guest Elmwood.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday September 2nd at 10am at LiveNation.com, the Hardee’s Thickburger box office at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, select BLOCKBUSTER stores or charge by phone 877-598-8698.

For more information, directions, or to purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com. For information about upcoming shows or directions call 704-916-8970.

Akon

Akon has announced his world tour and even better …it also contains a date at "The O2", Dublin on 18th October.
The line-up also consists of Colby O'Donis and Kardinal Offishial as well as more special guests … Should be a great night!
Tickets will go on sale Friday 4th September at 9:00am and are sure to sell out quick! Or you can log onto www.blueroom.o2online.ie and register for O2 priority ticketing for your chance to get pre-sale tickets!

R.E.M

R.E.M are set to release their string for concerts from Dublin’s Olympia theatre back in 2007 (ironically titled: "Live at The Olympia") on CD & DVD.
It’s a recording of their five-night residency the band did between 30th June and 5th July, The album is set for release on 27th October.
The album (on 2 CDs) will contain 39 songs and they’ll also be a DVD which will be a must have for any fan!
R.E.M.'s Dublin web-site has streaming clips of "Driver 8", "I've Been High", and "Harborcoat" Click to listen / watch: http://www.remdublin.com/

Below is the tack listing for the new album:

Disc 1
1. "Living Well is the Best Revenge"
2. "Second Guessing"
3. "Letter Never Sent"
4. "Staring Down the Barrel of the Middle Distance"
5. "Disturbance at the Heron House"
6. "Mr. Richards"
7. "Houston"
8. "New Test Leper"
9. "Cuyahoga"
10. "Electrolite"
11. "Man-Sized Wreath"
12. "So. Central Rain"
13. "On The Fly"
14. "Maps and Legends"
15. "Sitting Still"
16. "Driver 8"
17. "Horse to Water"
18. "I'm Gonna DJ"
19. "Circus Envy"
20. "These Days"

Disc 2
1. "Drive"
2. "Feeling Gravitys Pull"
3. "Until the Day is Done"
4. "Accelerate"
5. "Auctioneer"
6. "Little America"
7. "1,000,000"
8. "Disguised"
9. "The Worst Joke Ever"
10. "Welcome to the Occupation"
11. "Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)"
12. "Harborcoat"
13. "Wolves, Lower"
14. "I've Been High"
15. "Kohoutek"
16. "West of the Fields"
17. "Pretty Persuasion"
18. "Romance"
19. "Gardening at Night"

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks is set to release "SOS (Let the music play)" on 5th October … Why oh why has she covered classic 80’s songs! (Originally done by Shannon and covered again in the 90’s by Mary Kiani) ~ personally i think Shannon's is probably the best version.
Click the links and judge for yourself ... Which version do you prefer?

Shannon’s Version from 1983: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zBmKgpkr8E&feature=PlayList&p=A4A6BC0876084AB0&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=39

Mary Kiani’s Version from 1996: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i37pVCwhhU

Jordin Sparks Version from 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU80l4PkHB8

Jamie Archer

Okay I wouldn’t normally post X-Factor style things (unless it’s the winner) but I feel every one has to see this audition!
This guy probably gave one of the best 1st auditions of all time, anyone who can get a crowd of 2500 to sing your song is a sure fire winner… 6:26 minutes of pleasure. Great guy, perfect song choice (Kings of Leon)
The song (Sex on Fire) even re-entered the U.K. Top 40 charts yesterday at No.33 as a result of Jamie’s performance
Remember the name: Jamie Archer folks… he’s gonna be huge in 2010 a born entertainer! Click to watch his audition again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvBHzaZZO5o&feature=fvw also check out his web-site: http://www.jamieafromusic.com/

UK Charts

Dizzee Rascal scores his 3rd U.K. No.1 today with his new single “Holiday”
In the album charts Arctic Monkeys score their third No.1 with their third album “Humbug”.

Top 5 U.K. Singles:
5: Tinchy Stryder Feat... Amelle – “Never leave you”
4: Calvin Harris – “Ready for the weekend”
3: Black Eyed Peas – “I gotta feelin”
2: David Guetta Feat... Akon – “Sexy Chic”
1: Dizzee Rascal – “Holiday”

Top 5 U.K. Albums:
5: Tinchy Stryder – “Catch 22”
4: Black Eyed Peas – “The E.N.D”
3: Calvin Harris – “Ready for the weekend”
2: David Guetta – “One love”
1: Arctic Monkeys – “Humbug”

Madonna

Alan Whiteman will be in “celebration” with Madonna in September.... by announcing his very own favourite Top 10 personal favorite Madonna songs from 1984 - 2009 ...
However... Alan Whiteman has his hands on the final track listing to be released... before everyone else... Listen to this:

'Celebration' - The “Ultimate” Compilation - and “Celebration the Video Collection DVD” The songs which were selected by Madonna and her fans have all been exquisitely remastered.
“Celebration” will be available as a two-CD set (and as a single CD)
The “Celebration Video Collection DVD” will include unedited and never before seen footage of ... “Justify My Love” and 27 other Madonna videos doe "the very first time” and including “Into The Groove” and “Give It To Me” as well as the just completed video of Madonna’s new single “Celebration.”
Madonna continues to rule the dance floor with her latest single: “Celebration” Remix EP is #1 on iTunes Dance Album chart as well as #1 on the Masterbeat overall chart.
The song is #*5 on Billboard’s Club Singles Chart and the Greatest Gainer for the second week in a row.
If “Celebration” reaches No.1 on the Billboard’s Club Single Chart, it would be Madonna’s 40th! No.1 Club single (The most of any artist in the history of the Billboard Club Singles Chart)
On the international front...“Celebration” is already No.1 in Italy & Holland,... and No.2 in Japan , and is top 5 airplay in every other major market... Another newly recorded song: “Revolver” (featuring Lil Wayne) is also included on the “Celebration” CD.
Madonna is currently on tour with her sold out “Sticky & Sweet” Tour... the highest grossing tour in history for a Female Artist
Click her to view / listen to the brillaint new track "Celebration": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbwUroDaP3c

CD Track Listing:CD 1:

01) Hung Up
02) Music
03) Vogue
04) 4 Minutes
05) Holiday
06) Everybody
07) Like A Virgin
08) Into The Groove
09) Like A Prayer
10) Ray Of Light
11) Sorry
12) Express Yourself
13) Open Your Heart
14) Borderline
15) Secret
16) Erotica
17) Justify My Love
18) Revolver

CD 2:
01) Dress You Up
02) Material Girl
03) La Isla Bonita
04) Papa Don't Preach
05) Lucky Star
06) Burning Up
07) Crazy For You
08) Who's That Girl
09) Frozen
10) Miles Away
11) Take A Bow
12) Live To Tell
13) Beautiful Stranger
14) Hollywood
15) Die Another Day
16) Don’t Tell Me
17) Cherish
18) Celebration

Madonna Celebrion DVD Track Listing:

1) Burning Up
2) Lucky Star
3) Borderline
4) Like A Virgin
5) Material Girl
6) Crazy For You
7) Into The Groove
8) Live To Tell
9) Papa Don’t Preach
10) True Blue
11) Open Your Heart
12) La Isla Bonita
13) Who’s That Girl
14) Like A Prayer
15) Express Yourself
16) Cherish
17) Vogue
18) Justify My Love
19) Erotica
20) Deeper and Deeper
21) Rain
22) I’ll Remember
23) Secret
24) Take A Bow
25) Bedtime Story
26) Human Nature
27) I Want You
28) You’ll See
29) Frozen
30) Ray Of Light
31) The Power Of Good-Bye
32) Beautiful Stranger
33) American Pie
34) Music
35) Don’t Tell Me
36) What It Feels Like For A Girl
37) Die Another Day
38) Hollywood
39) Love Profusion
40) Hung Up
41) Sorry
42) Get Together
43) Jump
44) 4 Minutes
45) Give It 2 Me
46) Miles Away
47) Celebration

Mary J Blige

Mary J Blige is gearing up to release her second single “Stronger” on the 29th November which is taken from her NINTH album, (Mary J has sold over a MASSIVE 48 MILLION albums world wide since 1992) How has this amazin’ artist NEVER had a No.1 ....?
The single is a great slow song with a brilliant video, if you loved her interpretation of “One” (with U2) then your gonna love this, it’s a great track!
Click to listen / watch the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfat6YXNR80&feature=fvst

Oceana - Cry Cry

Le passage de la douce Oceana au festival Rock En Seine ce week-end est l'occase parfaite pour vous proposer d'en écouter le premier single, dont une amie me parle depuis trois bons mois (et que, honte à moi, je n'ai rentré dans mon iPod que fin juillet).

Pour en savoir plus : petit scan ci-dessous (pas de source précisée, via).

"Cry Cry" parle d'un ami d'enfance d'Oceana, qui aurait mal tourné, plongeant dans la drogue. Joli morceau, vraiment sympathique, mais je ne peux pas m'empêcher d'y entendre un peu de Sophie Delila (quelqu'un se rappelle de "Nature Of The Crime" ?). Certainement le mix rythmique + piano + soul + voix éraillée...

> Écouter OCEANA - Cry Cry (clip) <

Pour le coup, question : après la retombée des phénomènes drainés par les triomphes d'Amy Winehouse et de Duffy (cf. le succès très mitigé d'Adele), on va en avoir beaucoup des chanteuses du genre ? Non parce que j'aime bien, mais quand même... On en a un joli stock là non ?

Oasis se sépare dans les coulisses de "Rock En Seine".

Décidément, il s'en passe des choses à Rock En Seine !
(...ou pas d'ailleurs !)

Après l'annulation d'Amy Winehouse l'an dernier dont on attend toujours les explications (je pense personnellement qu'elle avait piscine), cette année c'est l'un des plus grands groupes de rock anglais de ces deux dernières décennies qui va défrayer la chronique : Oasis.


Les deux Gallagher et leurs companeros avaient donné rendez-vous à leurs fans pour un concert exceptionnel ce vendredi soir à Paris. Mais voilà, à 22h, c'est un des organisateurs du festival qui s'est présenté au public à leur place pour expliquer que Liam et Noel, les frangins fondateurs du groupe, s'étaient battus en coulisses.

"Le groupe n'existe plus. Il ne jouera pas ce soir et annule le reste de sa tournée européenne" ajoute-t-il.

Certains disent que leurs premières querelles datent du tout début de leur carrière, en 1991, et n'ont jamais cessé. Depuis quelques mois, les tensions étaient perceptibles en coulisses de leur tournée comme en public, les frères ennemis se faisant même la guerre sur Twitter.

Noel Gallagher a posté en fin de soirée ce bref message sur leur site internet officiel :

"C'est avec une certaine tristesse et un grand soulagement que je vous annonce que je quitte Oasis ce soir. Les gens pourront dire et écrire ce qu'ils veulent, mais je ne pouvais plus travailler avec Liam un jour de plus.

Toutes mes excuses à tous ceux qui avaient acheté des billets pour les concerts de Paris, Konstanz et Milan"

Certes, je ne suis pas dans leurs affaires. Et pour en arriver là, il a du se passer pas mal de choses entre eux. Mais qu'ils sont cons ! Ils auraient pu attendre la fin de leur tournée et de la promo de leur dernier album "Dig Out Your Soul", histoire de se séparer proprement et d'user jusqu'au bout la cash machine !

Quoi que... Sans doute n'aurait-ce pas été assez Rock'N'Roll... ;-)

Clin d'Oeil : Wikipédia me surprendra toujours. Moins de 3h après l'annonce de la dissolution du groupe, la page consacrée à Oasis est déjà à jour !

US Charts

The Black Eyed Peas hold the No.1 spot on the U.S singles chart for a seveth week with their single "I gotta feelin’”
On the album front country music queen Reba McEntire scores her second U.S. No.1 album with "Keep on loving" selling a massive 96,000 copies in the first week of release. (This is the 3rd week a country artist has topped the album charts)

Top 5 U.S. Singles:
5: Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West – “Run this town”
4: Taylor Swift – “You belong to me”
3: Jay Sean feat… Lil Wayne – “Down”
2: Miley Cyrus – “Party in the U.S.A”
1: Black Eyed Peas – “I gotta feeling”

Top 5 U.S. Albums:
5: Black Eyed Peas – "The E.N.D”
4: Kings of Leon – “Only by the night”
3: Third Eye Blind – “Ursa Major”
2: George Strait – “Twang”
1: Reba McEntire – “Keep on Loving”

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson returns to her form doing what she does best and sings a balled called “Already gone” for her latest single.
This is her third single taken from her fourth studio album “All I ever wanted” which has already produced her first U.K. No.1 single this year for Kelly “My life would suck without you”.
The album has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide since being released in March, Over 200,000 of those were in the U.K and Ireland alone!
It wouldn’t surprise me if this wasn’t her second No.1 – Kelly’s a master with the ole ballads (as proven with her smash hit … “Because of you”)
Click to list / watch the "Already gone" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVZaA2s7xYI

Rip Curl Music Festival 2009 : les photos, suite !

Et voici la suite des photos. Excusez moi pour la qualité, médiocre.

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Kid Cudi

My first thought was what is Kid Cudi thinking of sampling Lady Gaga’s “Poker face” in his new song “Make her say” (feat … Kanye West & Common) but after a couple of spins it’s actually really really good! The song is his follow up to the huge global dance smash “Day ‘n’ Nite” and is released on 28th September. Click to hear / watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlpvXOuIJT4&feature=fvst

Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis has revealed that her new album is called “Echo” and It’ll be released on November 16.
“Echo” will be Leona Lewis's follow-up to “Spirit” which has now sold more than six million copies worldwide since it's release in 2007.
“Don't Let Me Down” (is rumoured to be the album's first single) was leaked on the internet last week and I really hope it’s not the first single … ‘cos it’s err…. Not that good!, however Leona’s vocals, are as ever, on top form!
Click the link to hear the song in full (before it’s removed … Lol) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEHnemqQsvY&feature=related

Alexandra Burke

Alexandra Burke releases her long awaited second single “Bad Boys” (Feat … Flo Rida) on 12th October and its brilliant!
Get ready to shake you’re a** on the dance floor people over the coming weeks 'cos this song is gonna be everywhere!, click the link to listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSCMPp27uI4

Silversun Pickups coming to Charlotte

Indie rockers Silversun Pickups will play three Carolina concerts when they visit The Fillmore in Charlotte on Oct. 10, Headliners in Columbia, S.C., Oct. 5 and House of Blues Myrtle Beach Oct. 9.

Tickets for the Charlotte show on sale 10 a.m. Friday at livenation.com, the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre box office, select Blockbuster stores, or charge by phone 877-598-8698. Special guests An Horse and TBD will open the show at 9 p.m.

Tickets for the Columbia show also go on sale 10 a.m. Friday at livenation.com. Special guests Cage the Elephant and An Horse will open the show at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the Myrtle Beach show on sale 10 a.m. Saturday at the House of Blues box office, houseofblues.com, livenation.com, Ticketmaster, or charge by phone 800-745-3000. Special guests Cage the Elephant and An Horse will open the show.

For more information go to www.livenation.com.

A-Ha

The new (and ninth) studio album from A-Ha “Foot of the mountains” is actually really good!
Released in the middle of July it has since been making a big impression all across Europe, giving the Norwegian band their highest U.K chart position (No.5) in over 20 YEARS!
It’s also been No.1 in Germany and Luxemburg, No.2 in Norway and No.3 in Russia “nothing keeping you here” is especially a great track!

Rip Curl Music Festival 2009 : les photos !

Voici quelques clichés que j'ai pris depuis avec mon portable le 1er soir du Rip Curl Music Festival 2009.

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Pour de vraies jolies photos, patience, elles devraient arriver dans quelques jours sur RipCurl.com !

Sean Kingston

Jamaican rapper Sean Kingston’s track still climbing up the charts (No.12 in Ireland & No.13 in the U.K) with his latest offing: “Fire Burning” which is from Sean’s new album: “Tomorrow” due for release on September 21st.
Sean has sold over 4.5 million RINGTONES... and over a million albums worldwide in a career that’s not even two years old!
“Fire burning” is a brilliant summer song that everyone should have on their i-pod! Click to watch the official video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WRN3YG6Hyk

UK Charts

David Guetta scores his 2nd U.K. No.1 from his fourth studio album: “One love” (Due for release tomorrow)
In the album charts dance star Calvin Harris goes straight to the No.1 spot with his second album “Ready for the weekend”

Top 5 U.K. Singles:
5: Beyoncé – “Sweet dreams”
4: Calvin Harris – “Ready for the weekend”
3: Tinchy Stryder Feat... Amelle – “Never leave you”
2: Black Eyed Peas – “I gotta feelin”
1: David Guetta Feat... Akon – “Sexy Chic”

Top 5 U.K. Albums:
5: Paolo Nutini – “Sunny side up”
4: Black Eyed Peas – “The E.N.D”
3: Beyoncé – “I am Sasha Fierce”
2: Tinchy Stryder – “Catch 22”
1: Calvin Harris – “Ready for the weekend”

Taylor Swift

Did anyone else think that Taylor Swift was WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY out of her comfort zone at “v” over the weekend....?
“V” is for “established” artists... and having one single isn’t an establish artist...

Brick & Lace

I’ve hand my hands on a pro album from: Brick & Lace – “Love is wicked” ... and if I like it... you’ll hear from me soon...
Although these girls are huge in Europe and Asia, they’ve yet to make an impact in the U.K. & Ireland, but their last single: “Bad to di bone” was BRILLIANT... from me hearing the last two single’s theses girls should be HUGE.... I’m a HUGH fan!

Esmée Denters

Esmée Denters releases her debut single “Outta Here” on 21st August which is... (wait for it) .... absolutely cr*p!
Esmée Denters from The Netherlands originally found fame on website “Youtube” where she covered songs from: One Republic, Beyoncé, and Mariah Carey... Oh, and err... Justin Timberlake!
The only reason she’s made it on my blog is that Justin Timberlake produced it (i wonder why) ... Mmm my first question to him would be surprisingly ... “Why?” (Removing how she looks from the equation of course...)
See / hear for yourself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LSjDumE9Ic&feature=fvst

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga releases her 4th single from her 3 MILLION selling album “The Fame” (which is probably the best track) “Love Game” which has already been released in countries like: America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden.. Mmm the world! and has already sold MASSIVE 1 MILLION copies on download ALONE in the U.S
This is a masterpiece of a dance track if their ever was one! Genius... I hear Lady Gaga’s 3rd No.1 single calling... click to hear / watch the new video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocwZU89NPi4

Honor Society to stop in at the EpiCentre

From a Live Nation press release that just popped into our inbox:

HONOR SOCIETY WILL MAKE A SPECIAL IN STORE APPEARANCE AT THE FUDGERY FUDGE & FUN AT THE EPICENTRE AT 1PM TODAY. The Fudgery is located at 210 East Trade Street in the Epicentre.

The band is opening for The Jonas Brothers tonight at the Time Warner Cable Arena and will be performing at The Fillmore Charlotte for the official after-show of the Jonas Brothers World tour.

To buy tickets or for more information go to www.livenation.com.

Charlotte Symphony rally set for uptown

From a Charlotte Symphony press release that just popped into our inbox:

The Charlotte Symphony will present a rally on the plaza at Independence Square, Trade and Tryon streets, at noon on Thursday, August 27. Ensembles of Charlotte Symphony musicians will perform, and Governor James G. Martin, Chair-elect of the Board of Directors, will speak.

“This has been a challenging and eventful summer for the Symphony,” said Executive Director Jonathan Martin. “Throughout these months, we have been encouraged by the tremendous show of community support, from the generous Summer Pops donations and increased annual fund giving to the strong subscription sales. The Symphony is working diligently to become a healthier institution both financially and artistically, and we will be sharing exciting news next Thursday of our progress so far.”

The Arts & Science Council has asked the Symphony to present a revised financial restructuring plan on September 2. Continued funding from the ASC for FY 2010 is dependent upon the approval of the plan by the ASC.

The Charlotte Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in the Charlotte region. The Symphony opens its 78th season on September 11 and 12. This season marks Christof Perick’s ninth and final season as Music Director. Music Director Designate Christopher Warren-Green will succeed Mr. Perick in the fall of 2010.

'Psycho Beach Party’ hits Charlotte screen

From an Actor's Theatre of Charlotte press release that just popped into our inbox:

CHARLOTTE – Theatre 650, the twisted little sibling of Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, is pleased to present its August 2009 Cult Movie Monday featuring the 2000 spoof “Psycho Beach Party”. The film will show Monday, August 31, 2009, at 8:00pm at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, located at 650 East Stonewall Street in Uptown.

August’s Cult Film ‘Psycho Beach Party’ is a hilarious spoof of 1950’s psychodrama, the 1960’s beach party/Gidget movies, and the 1970’s slasher films. Lauren Ambrose stars as Florence Forrest, a not-so-innocent girl who becomes “Chicklet”, the first girl surfer at Malibu Beach. Florence suffers from dissociative identity disorder, whose sexually aggressive alter ego occasionally and is suspected in a string of suspicious murders.

Patrons are encouraged to don their best beach attire (swimsuits and/or Hawaiian shirts especially). After the movie, stick around, limbo, and compete for fabulous prizes, like free tickets to upcoming Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte shows. Roxy Moorecox hosts this month’s events.

Cult Movie Mondays are an excellent networking opportunity, as well as a great alternative to the bar scene. Please visit our new website http://www.cultmoviemondays.com for more information. Admission is free to the public, and popcorn is provided for free. Seating is first come, first served and is limited to 220 people. Drink specials include $2 select beers and $3 select wines.

Rip Curl Music Festival 2009

Coup d'envoi ce soir à 20h !

Et non seulement je pourrais y assister... mais en plus j'aurai la chance d'être sur scène pour l'animation micro.
30 000 spectateurs attendus sur deux soirs !

Placebo

Placebo follow up their last brilliant single “For what it’s worth” on the 7th September with their new release: “The never-ending why?” and it’s just as good!
These guys have never been able to re-capture the success of their 1996’s singles from their debut “Placebo” album which is such a shame! Still, they remain a huge global album selling band having shifted over 10 MILLION albums!
Brian Molko is so talented with an amazin' voice and vision, his sound is just captivating!

Little Boots

Little Boots single “Remedy” has been racing up the charts over the past 8 weeks (currently No.10 in the U.K. and No. 15 in Ireland) it’s a brilliant song and a great follow up to her debut hit “New in town”.
Little Boots debut album “Hands” was released at the beginning of June and if you don’t own it … then you’re missing out!
It’s already been at No. 5 in the U.K. and been in the Top 20 in Ireland.
Little Boots (Real name Victoria) originally found fame back in 2000 as a contestant on “Pop Idol” and is about to embark on a promotional tour of America in hope of cracking the states!

US Charts

The Black Eyed Peas today made U.S. Chart history by holding onto the No.1 spot for an 8th week in the U.S. with their single “I gotta feelin’”, This now means the band have been continuously No.1 in the singles chart for a record breaking 20 weeks! Having previously led the list for the prior 12 weeks with “Boom Boom Pow”
The previous record was held by Usher, when he was No.1 with his single’s “Yeah!” & “Burn” back in 2004.
Also in the record books is Jason Mraz with his smash hit “I’m yours”, it spends an unimaginable 70th week on the chart! This record was previously held by LeAnn Rimes’ single “How do I live” back in 1997 which spent a MASSIVE 69 weeks on the chart! (Personally I prefer LeAnn to Jason any day!)
On the album front country star George Strait (who has sold more than 73 million records) rockets straight into the No.1 spot

Top 5 U.S. Singles:
5: Kings of Leon “Use somebody”
4: Taylor Swift “You belong to me”
3: Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West – “Run this town”
2: Miley Cyrus – “Party in the U.S.A”
1: Black Eyed Peas – “I gotta feelin”

Top 5 U.S. Albums:
5: Kings of Leon “Only by the night”
4: Cobra Starship – “Hot mess”
3: Black Eyed Peas – “The E.N.D”
2: Neil Diamnd - “Hot August Night / NYC
1: George Strait - “Twang”

U2

U2 release more yet more dibble from their horrible album “No line on the horizon”, this time it’s in the form of “I’ll go crazy if I don’t go crazy tonight” which was set to be released on 17th August (Monday). It’s limping at No.100 in the U.K and No. 49 in the Irish charts.
Their previous single “Magnificent” which charted at No.79 in the U.S didn’t even get a looking in the U.K charts!
On the up side it could chart better than “Magnificent” did, as the song was used in T.V. television commercials for a new Blackberry application, called the “U2 Mobile App”, which was developed as part of “research in motion” sponsorship of the current U2 tour so more people will be familiar with the song.
Click the link to watch U2 perform it on the Letterman show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msCCBPy8iCk

Yazz

Yes folks the time has come to dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to re-live your youth! ‘Cos Yazz is back!
Originally released in July 1988, “The only way is up” became an instant global smash, Going to No.1 in Ireland and spending a massive five weeks at No.1 in the U.K. (ultimately became the biggest selling single of 1988).
Click on the link to hear the 2009 version! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxlHiyBewSA
The 2009 version is set to be released on 7th September!

Basshunter

Swedish dance star Basshunter is getting to release his new single “Every morning” from his second album “Bass Generation”.
“Every morning” is released on 21st September click on the below link to list / watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cTIoU0czbA
Basshunter exploded onto the dance scene last year with his debut single “Now You're Gone” which went on to being the 8th biggest selling single of 2008 in the U.K
I hope this isn’t the best track off the album! As it’s not a great first track from a follow up album.

Moby

I purchased Moby’s new album “Wait for me” when I was in India and I’m still on the fence as to weather it’s a chill-out classic or one the most boring albums to be released in recent years! (the fact I still can’t make my mind up 2 weeks on maybe an indicator) – which is actually disappointing considering his last album (called “Last night”) was almost as good as “Play”.
“Wait for me” hasn’t performed very well on the ole charts either limping to No.44 in the UK, No.22 in the U.S. and not even getting a look-in on the Irish charts.

Michael Jackson, faire-valoir de Prince ?

Prince a sorti il y a quelques semaines son nouvel (et triple) album "Lotus Flow3r", préalablement mis en vente en MP3 sur son site web officiel. J'ai donc reçu un communiqué de presse sous forme de biographie.


Indigeste d'ailleurs. Mais ce n'est pas le pire ! La comparaison avec Michael Jackson, qui occupe 1/4 du dossier, me paraît vraiment de mauvais goût. Comment peut-on à ce point instrumentaliser la mort de quelqu'un ?


Il va falloir que j'accepte rapidement l'idée que la mort de Michael Jackson sera une des plus belles mannes financières de ce début de siècle pour l'industrie du disque. Dans un mois on aura le DVD de ses dernières répétitions, à Noël le coffret spécial à 130 €, déjà une dizaine de bouquins en triptyque à la Fnac...

Tinchy Stryder

Tinchy Stryder releases his new album “Catch 22” today and let me tell you… It’s a corker!
Other than the brilliant singles he’s already released:
“Number 1” … Feat N-Dubz,
“Take me back” Feat… Taio Cruz
“Never leave you” Feat… Amelle from the Sugababes

There are a few gems to be heard on here like: “Stryderman” & “Warning”.
I was surprised to hear cover versions / samples of Olive’s “You’re not alone” & Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band’s “Express Yourself” (which you’ll recognise from numerous TV adverts or from the film Mr & Mrs Smith) both are good versions.
I think Tinchy is going to beat Calvin Harris (who releases his 2nd album today) to the number one album on Sunday!

UK Charts

Tinchy Stryder was knocked off No.1 today when The Black Eyed Peas returned to the No.1 spot for a second time with their single: “I gotta feelin’”.

In the album charts Michael Jackson spends his 7th week at No1 with “The Essential Collection”.

Top 5 UK Singles:
5: Beyoncé – “Sweet dreams”
4: Peter Andre – “Behind closed doors”
3: Calvin Harris – “Ready for the weekend”
2: Tinchy Stryder feat... Amelle – “Never leave you”
1: Black Eyed Peas – “I gotta feelin”

Top 5 UK Albums:
5: Stone Roses – “Stone Roses”
4: Paolo Nutini – “Sunny side up”
3: Black Eyed Peas – “The E.N.D”
2: Beyoncé – “I am Sasha Fierce”
1: Michael Jackson – “The Essential Collection”

N-Force

N-Force’s new single “all my life” has ruined one of the best love songs of all time!
I find it hard to believe that K-Ci and Jojo agreed to this! : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHCRLbqkNss ... Pure cr*p!

Madonna

Click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UoCWp4jAYc to hear Madonna’s new single: “Celebration” that’s released on 29th September (and I know it’s a sure fire No.1 hit.... PLEASE PLEASE, Make it No.1), you can download it NOW from i-tunes... Although I’m VERY surprised she’s not singing it on her current world tour, (just goes to show she’s not about chart positions!)

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey’s new 12th album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel” has been delayed for the 3rd time!
Originally scheduled for an August 25th release date then it was pushed to 15th September, now it’s suppose to arrive two weeks later on September 29th. This afternoon, Mariah’s website was updated with this message: "Mariah is putting the finishing touches on her newest album, "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel," and we have shifted all of our TV and promo appearances to coincide with the new release date of September 29th. We can't wait for the fans to hear the new album!!"Mariah Carey's latest single "Obsessed," reached No. 11 in the US (currently No.14)
“Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel” has already stirred up controversy with the label's decision to include advertising in the CD packaging, in the form of a mini-Elle magazine featuring Carey-related content.

Back 2 the 90’s

"Back 2 the 90’s" has to be one of the best compilation albums released in years!
54 jam packed hits, include pure dance classics like: Felix “Don’t you want me”, Robin S “Show me love”, JX “There’s nothing I won’t do” and of course the club classic (that is one of the best dance song EVER...) O.T. Quartet “Hold that sucker down” click the link to hear O.T. Quartet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_yUkBXVY30&feature=related (ignore the cheesy video) ~
(Who ever compiled disc 3 should be sacked, as the last 6 tracks should of been replaced with anthems like: Alison Limerick “Where love lives” or Faithless “Insomnia”!) But I suppose they never asked me for advice... plus there’s only so much you can cram onto a 3 disk CD album)

***Everyone should have this album in their collection***

Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys (minus Kevin - Who left the band in 2006 to start a family) come to The O2 for a one of concert as part of their global "This is us" tour on Saturday 13th November.

Backstreet Boys have announced the release of their new album: "This Is Us" set for an October 6th release on Jive Records.
"This Is Us" is the seventh studio album from the chart topping group that broke music and concert sales record around the world.
Over the last 12 years, the Backstreet Boys have sold more than 76 million albums worldwide, have scored a dozen Top 40 hits and charted in the Top Ten in nearly every country making them one of the most successful groups of all time.

Priority ticking starts on Wednesday 19th August fro O2 customers, price's start from €44.50

US Charts

The Black Eyed Peas hold the No.1 spot on the U.S singles chart for a sixth week with their single "I gotta feelin'"
On the album front country duo "Sugarland” claimed thier second U.S. No.1 album with "LIVE on the inside" (A Wal-Mart exclusive CD/DVD package) selling a massive 76,000 copies in the first week of release.
It's the country duo's second No.1 on the Billboard 200 in just over a year.

Top 5 US Singles:
5: King of Leon – “Use somebody”
4: Keri Hilson, Kanye West & Ne*Yo – “Knock you down”
3: Drake – “Best I ever had”
2: Taylor Swift – “You belong with me”
1: Black Eyed Peas – “I gotta feeling”

Top 5 US Albums:
5: Kings of Leon "Only by the night"
4: Black Eyed Peas – "The E.N.D"
3: Gloriana - "Gloriana"
2: Various Artists - "Now 31"
1: Sugarland - "LIVE on the inside"

Owl City - Fireflies

Adam R. Young alias Owl City est un jeune compositeur d'électro-pop originaire du Minnesota, mais sacrément influencé par la scène européenne. On retrouve dans ses titres un soupçon de New Wave, et beaucoup de SynthPop des années 80. Il me fait un peu penser à Tahiti 80.


Ultra prolifique, Adam a composé près de 70 morceaux en 2-3 ans publiés petit à petit sur son MySpace. C'est d'ailleurs sur le portail de Rupert Murdoch qu'Owl City a construit sa notoriété.

Résolument moderne, il s'est décidé à sortir ses premiers EP's et albums sans maison de disques, uniquement en digital sur Internet. Depuis, il a signé chez Universal Republic (Colbie Caillat ou encore Amy Winehouse et Mika pour les USA) qui lui a permis mi-juillet de sortir en CD "Ocean Eyes", son dernier opus, de l'autre côté de l'Atlantique.


Venons en à mon titre coup de coeur : Fireflies. Je l'ai découvert en surfant sur l'iTunes US où il était "Single de la semaine" il y a quasiment un mois, offert pour promouvoir l'album. J'ai adoré dès la première écoute. Léger, frais, pop à souhait, électro-ce-qu'il-faut, un refrain puissant... On rentre facilement dans l'univers Owl City, positif et enivrant. Magique.

> Écouter OWL CITY - Fireflies (clip) <

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JLS

After their debut single 'Beat Again' reached number one in Ireland & The U.K upon it's release, favourite new boyband JLS have announced their first ever headline UK Tour for February 2010 and it also includes a nights performance at The O2, Dublin on Saturday 27th February 2010.
Their debut album is scheduled for release on 19 October 2009, It has also been confirmed that their second single, entitled "Everybody in Love" will also be released on 19 October 2009.

Tickets are from €39.60 and go on sale Thursday 20th August at 9am

Coldplay-Clocks (DJ Mike Love Edit)

My 11-year old daughter Tamera loves Coldplay & is always watching their videos, new and old on YouTube. So I'm randomly listening to Clocks recently so she comes and hovers in my area for a moment and comments, "Its about time you're listening to some good music."

Kids. Gotta love 'em. Coldplay=Good Music.

I decided to do an edit of the song because I loved that bootleg house version that came out a few years ago, but Its not a version I could ever get away with playing. I wanted to make something more programmable for me.

Hey, you never know when the mood will strike & I gotta play some Coldplay in the club.

Before today, to my kids, my music stinks. Thank you Coldplay. Your song from 2003 has resurrected my career & made me cool again with the "tween" set.

For a day at least.

*Download (click the word divShare ) or listen to Clocks-DJ Mike Love Edit*

Aqua

OMG ... Aqua are BACK!

Yes the cheesy Scandinavian band who had massive hit's with "Barbie girl", "Turn back time", "Dr Jones" and "Cartoon Hero's" are back with their just as catchy song "Back to the 80's" due for release on 21st September for their Greatest Hits album click on the link to listen to it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz8loLIYc2Q

Aqua have sold over 33 MILLION records world wide and this song is gonna be huge and i wouldn't be at all surprised if it gave them their 4th UK No.1 (ok I'm secretly hoping ... it's soooo catchy!)

V.V. Brown

V.V. Brown is quite an unknown UK artist that’s slowly making shockwaves in music industry this year with her debut album “Travelling like the light”, (Even P:Diddy tried to sign her to his label in the US)
Although she’s only recently seen chart success in the UK & Ireland with Track 3: “Shark in the water” there’s by far better tracks on the album like “Game over”, "Crying Blood" and “Leave”.
She’s certainly gonna give The Noisettes a run for there money, if you like the sound of The Noisettes then V.V. Brown is a must for 2009

Tommy Sparks

New Swedish artist Tommy Sparks new album (funnily enough also titled: “Tommy Sparks”) was release back in May, but due to the hugely successful singles “She’s got me dancin’ and “I’m a rope” its being re-launched on 31st August and i got my hands on a promo copy to listen too.
Some may have seen Tommy when he was supporting Bloc Party on tour earlier this year, He’s also written a track for The Prodigy and featured on The Filthy Dukes album “Nonsense in the dark”
Track “Miracle” is brilliant! – Deffinatly worth a purchase!