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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Jane's Addiction - Lollapalooza after show at Aragon Ballroom

Posted by hangthedj on 11:42 PM

Jane's Addiction played the official Lollapalooza after show at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Saturday night. Watch fan shot footage below:

"Ain't No Right"

"Cursed Female" (with Peter DiStefano from Porno For Pyros)

"Ted, Just Admit It..."

"Stop"

"Underground"

"Jane Says"

Mark Gardener - Live in Australia + interview

Posted by hangthedj on 11:00 AM

Mark Gardener has been on the road in Australia with the band Sky Parade. While in Australia Gardener did an interview with The Age and talked about Ride, his relationship with Andy Bell, and finding peace with the past. Read the full interview here.

Fan shot footage from Gardener's Australian shows is posted below. Props and major thanks to all the uploaders for allowing fans to enjoy a taste of what went down!

"Vapour Trail" (Sydney, August 4th)

"Chrome Waves" (Sydney, August 4th)

"Vapour Trail" (Brisbane, August 3rd)

"Worlds Away" (August 1st)

"Vapour Trail" (August 1st)

Mark Gardener and Robin Guthrie released their single, "The Places We Go" last month. Links to buy the single in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. are posted here.

Mark Gardener - Live in Seattle

Mark Gardener - Live in Portland

Mark Gardener + Robin Guthrie - The Places We Go

Dinosaur Jr - J Mascis interview + live session

Posted by hangthedj on 10:25 AM

Dinosaur Jr are preparing to release their new album I Bet On Sky on September 18th, and J Mascis recently spent time in the U.K. doing interviews ahead of the album's release. It would be an understatement to say the reticent Mascis isn't a fan of interviews: his responses are short (uncomfortably short at times), to the point, and always quite entertaining.

The Guardian published their interview with Mascis yesterday and it's a fun read--Nirvana, Neil Young, Jesus & Mary Chain, Blur, and Damon Albarn were all name-checked. In the interview Mascis also revealed his favorite Dinosaur Jr album is 1987's You're Living All Over Me, and said he was "mortified" when Spin put him on their cover with the headline 'J Mascis Is God.' Read the full interview with the Guardian here.

Take a look at a Dinosaur Jr live session from 2011 with interview by Henry Rollins below:

Dinosaur Jr announce new album and tour

Blur - 100 Club, London

Posted by hangthedj on 9:12 PM

Blur played another warm up show ahead of their upcoming Olympic Hyde Park show August 2nd at the 100 Club in London. Watch video from the show including a rare performance of "Bugman" and a rockin' performance of "Advert" featuring Damon Albarn in a pair of glasses a fan gave to him mid-song.

"Bugman"

"Colin Zeal"

"Oily Water"

"Under The Westway"

"Advert" (with Damon sporting fan glasses ~ 1:45 in)

Blur - Live at Margate Winter Gardens

Blur - Blur Live at Maida Vale

Blur - Margate Winter Gardens

Posted by hangthedj on 8:17 PM

Blur played an intimate show at Margate Winter Gardens on Wednesday night. The show was the first of four warm-up shows in advance of their Olympic show at Hyde Park. During the show guitarist Graham Coxon had trouble with his amp and the show was stopped a couple of times in order to repair it. Damon Albarn attempted to soothe the irritated Coxon by giving him the best man-hug ever. Watch video highlights from the show below:

"Popscene" (with the Coxon/Albarn moment)

Albarn gave a shout out to his friend Paul Brewer while Coxon's amp was repaired

"Girls & Boys"

"Beetlebum"

"Song 2"

"The Universal"

"Caramel"

The Smiths - 25th anniversary

Posted by hangthedj on 1:49 PM

On August 1st, 1987, NME broke the news that the Smiths were breaking up. San Francisco Weekly decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that fateful date by posting a feature The Top 25 Smiths Songs Of All Time, 25 Years After The Band's Split. Sure, it's yet another opinion piece with yet another list of someone else's favorite Smiths songs, but this one's worth checking out: unlike most Smiths lists, one MAJOR fan favorite was totally left off and the number one song will most definitely surprise you. Bonus: the awesome "Sweet & Tender Hooligan" made the top 10. Read the article here.

As previously reported a 20th anniversary edition of Morrissey & Marr: The Severed Alliance will be published in the fall. The Quietus recently posted full text of Chapter 28 - Unhappy Birthday here.

Morrissey & Marr: The Severed Alliance

Listen: The Smiths - Last of the English Roses
Essential Viewing: The Smiths - Live in Derby

Stone Roses - new album 2013

Posted by hangthedj on 11:03 AM

British tabloid The Sun published a short story on the Stone Roses today. The paper quoted a source who confirmed the Stone Roses are working on new music and will likely release the album in 2013. It's no secret the Roses were planning to release something new--they signed two record deals at the end of last year, announced plans to record new music during their press conference last October, and back in May friends of the band reported a few tracks were already recorded.

A spring 2013 release date for new Stone Roses music sounds likely, especially because it seems to line up with rumors that are flying about the band playing Coachella next year as part of their North American tour (nothing has been announced yet, relax.)

The Sun's report also claims the Stone Roses are going to be playing a secret Olympics show in London. Read the full story here.

Meanwhile, The Stone Roses recently played the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. Liam Gallagher, who also played the festival with his band Beady Eye, was in the audience for the Roses' set and rocked out. If you've ever dreamed of watching Liam Gallagher rock out to the Stone Roses, your dream has been fulfilled:

Related posts:

The Stone Roses triumphant return at Warrington's Parr Hall
The Stone Roses - Essential viewing
The Stone Roses come home to Heaton Park
Watch: Beady Eye + Noel Gallagher both play Fuji

Liam Gallagher - Pretty Green

Posted by hangthedj on 3:53 PM

Liam Gallagher launched his clothing line Pretty Green in 2009 and recently sat down to talk fashion with The Telegraph. Gallagher's interviews always provide some interesting quotes, and the interview with the Telegraph was no exception:

On musicians who have stylists:

"Who are these judges? If you like something, you like it, and if someone else doesn't, well it doesn't mean you're wrong, does it? At least you went out and dressed yourself."

On the possibility of creating a Pretty Green fragrance line:

"I put loads on, you can smell me coming. So I'd definitely do it, without a doubt. I've got no idea how you'd go about it, though."

On brother Noel Gallagher:

"I can't talk to him, but I've never hated him. He's doing his thing and I'll do mine. But I did enjoy our little spats - since we called a truce the world's just boring. It's been hell. We need to get the party started again! Maybe in Japan..."

Well, we do know how Japan turned out, don't we?

Read the full interview with Liam Gallagher here.

Video: Liam and Noel Gallagher both play Fuji Rock Festival, but on different days

Noel Gallagher & Liam Gallagher - Fuji Rock Festival 2012

Posted by hangthedj on 1:15 PM

Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher played last weekend's Fuji Rock Festival, but to keep the drama to a minimum festival organizers made sure their gigs were on different days. Liam didn't disappoint with the snark during Beady Eye's set - he dedicated the Oasis classic "Rock & Roll Star" to "the one and only Noel Gallagher," and "Morning Glory," to the "High Flying Smurfs." Oh brother.

Watch pro-shot video of Beady Eye and Noel Gallagher from Fuji 2012 below:

Beady Eye "Four Letter Word"

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds "Everybody's On The Run"

Blur - BBC Maida Vale sessions

Posted by hangthedj on 2:07 AM

Blur performed two sessions for the BBC at Maida Vale studios in London on July 31st. BBC Radio 6 hosted a three hour Blur special featuring the band's music and interview clips, and concluded with a six-song live performance, including the first ever performance of the 13 track, "Caramel." After the Radio 6 special, Blur performed an hour-long concert for BBC Radio 2 featuring Blur a set of classics and a rare performance of their song "Young & Lovely" (see the full set list for the concert below.)

Fans who missed the Blur BBC specials can enjoy some video and audio from the show. The BBC has uploaded video highlights (including the performance of "Caramel") however the videos are geo-blocked, so only viewers in the U.K. can access the clips. The audio archives are NOT geo-blocked and are available to enjoy on the BBC website through August 7th. The BBC Radio 6 archive is here, and the BBC Radio 2 concert is here. FYI, the Radio 6 performance is near the end of the three hour show archive, and fans can forward to the final hour to hear the live set.

Update: the Maida Vale Radio 6 session has been posted on You Tube and you can watch it below. You might want to watch it now in case it gets pulled:

Maida Vale Radio 6 session

Audio of "Caramel" from BBC Radio 6

Set list for Blur's Radio 6 session

01. Jubilee

02. The Puritan

03. Caramel

04. Trimm Trabb

05. Young & Lovely

06. Under The Westway

Set list for Blur's Radio 2 concert

01. Tracy Jacks

02. Beetlebum

03. Out Of Time

04. Young & Lovely

05. End Of A Century

06. Mr. Briggs

07. Tender

08. This Is A Low

09. Under The Westway

10. Pop Scene

11. For Tomorrow

12. The Universal

Swervedriver - Live session

Posted by hangthedj on 12:23 PM

While on their North American tour earlier this year, Swervedriver played a radio session for Seattle-based KEXP. During the session, Adam Franklin revealed the band was working on some new music, though no firm plans for a record or release have been set. Watch the four-song set and short interview (interview segments are at 08:20, and 18:30) with host Cheryl Waters below:

01. The Birds

02. Deep Wound

03. Cars Converge On Paris

04. Son Of Jaguar E

Published on July 31st, 2012 @ 12:23 PM

Blur -BBC live performances

Posted by hangthedj on 10:04 AM

It's another exciting day for Blur fans around the world as the band are set to play two live events for the BBC later today. The BBC domination begins at 4pm GMT/11am ET with a three hour Blur interview/special for BBC Radio 6. The special will include a six-song live set which is scheduled to start at 6pm GMT/1pm ET (an additional 2 songs will stream as "web exclusives" at 7pm GMT/2pm ET). Blur then head to BBC Radio 2 at 8pm GMT/3pm ET for a live hourlong concert. The concert will stream live on BBC Radio 2 as well as Blur's official website.

Schedule of events (listed in ET) and links:

11am: BBC 6 interview/special with Blur begins

1pm: BBC 6 Maida Vale live performance/stream

3pm: BBC Radio 2 live concert stream

If you miss it, video will likely appear later. Blur's 21 album anthology Blur:21 is out now.

"Under The Westway"

Public Image Limited tour

Posted by hangthedj on 10:26 AM

Public Image Limited have announced dates for a North American tour. The tour kicks off October 3rd in Orlando and runs through the end of November. Tickets for many of the shows (including the Detroit area show October 19th at the Royal Oak Music Theater) go on sale August 3rd. Take a look at the full tour itinerary and ticket info here.

Morrissey - Live in Manchester

Posted by hangthedj on 8:23 AM

Morrissey played Manchester's MEN Arena last night and from all accounts the show was fantastic. Moz appeared to be in great spirits and didn't disappoint with stage banter--he threw down a few digs:

On the Queen: "Congratulations for surviving the Diamond Jubilee? When will we be rid of that family?"

On the Olympics: "You'll notice I wasn't invited to the Olympics opening ceremony because my smile was judged to be too sincere."

On Manchester: "I was recently in Israel where I was given the key to Tel Aviv and it's worth pointing out that the governing bodies of Manchester council have offered me absolutely nothing...and I don't know why"

Judging from fan comments on Twitter, musically the fan favorite seemed to be his amazing emotional performance of "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want." Take a look at fan shot footage and links to pictures from the show below:

Fan pictures:

Father/son Moz fans

Morrissey boxing gloves merch

Morrissey "Who Is Morrissey" stage backdrop

Awesome tweet illustrating a fan's commitment

"Please, Please Please, Let Me Get What I Want"

"Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me"

Band introduction, then commentary on Tel Aviv key

"I Know It's Over"

"Everyday Is Like Sunday"

Morrissey receives key to Tel Aviv

Duran Duran - Hyde Park

Posted by hangthedj on 7:47 PM

Watch some pro-shot footage from Duran Duran's July 27th Olympic Hyde Park show.

"Ordinary World"

"Rio"

"Wild Boys/Relax"

"Sunrise"

"Planet Earth"

Video with Duran Duran short interview clips + performance

Essential Viewing: The Smiths - Live In Derby

Posted by hangthedj on 6:06 AM

Essential viewing: The Smiths Live In Derby. The concert was filmed in 1983 and features 11 songs. Get some flowers and envelop yourself in the awesomeness.

Toy - Debut album drops in September

Posted by hangthedj on 5:57 AM

Toy dropped their debut single, "Left Myself Behind" last December and they're preparing to drop their full length album on September 10th. The self-titled album includes 12 tracks and will be released on cd, double vinyl, and as a digital album. The album will be preceded by a new single, "Lose My Way," on September 2nd, which is backed by the non-album track "Bright White Shimmering Sun." U.K. fans can pre-order the full length album here or here. So far, no word on a North American release.

Watch a trailer for Toy's debut album:

Toy's label, Heavenly Recordings, is offering a free two song download of their single "Left Myself Behind" and b-side "Clock Chime." Details on the free download are available here.

Toy "Left Myself Behind" (official video)

Electronic Magazine

Posted by hangthedj on 5:16 AM

The first issue of U.K. based Electronic Magazine hits news stands today. The print version of the mag features articles on Gary Numan, Human League, Can, Juan Atkins, an archive interview with Kraftwerk, plus the issue comes along with a free 14 track cd with songs by Fad Gadget, Cabaret Voltaire, Nitzer Ebb, Yaz, Heaven 17, OMD. An online preview of the magazine with short features on Gary Numan, Human League, Kraftwerk, and Juan Atkins, can be viewed here. For more info on Electronic Magazine, visit them on Facebook.

Cabaret Voltaire "Here To Go"