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Stone Temple Pilots fans were thrilled to see these ’90s rockers back in action over the summer, but now it looks like things are coming to an unexpected halt on the tour track as the group is cancelling scheduled dates in order to Continue reading »
Weekly Top Music News: Bono Scandal, Arrests and More | Music Vixen BlogSadly, just as Rihanna set to break her silence on domestic abuse by publicly discussing former boyfriend Chris Brown’s assault on her for the first time, another case of abuse is making headlines.
In London earlier this week, police picked up Continue reading »
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Worst album cover ever?
Although Weezer’s new album doesn’t hit stores until November 3, fans are already clamoring over the song previews posted online–although we’re sort of surprised that the horrendous album art and cringe-worthy title haven’t scared people away.
If you’re so impatient that you absolutely need to hear Continue reading »
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So, like most late-night hosts, Jimmy Fallon might not be very funny (sorry), but you have to give the guy credit for putting together cool reunions.
While the Saved by the Bell redux was amusing and creepy, we’re much more excited about Fallon’s latest announcement: The on-air reunion of a classic DC rock band that hasn’t played a note together in 12 years: drumroll, please… Continue reading »
Music geeks everywhere were delighted today as Matador Records sent out a message via Twitter, “confirming the worst kept secret of all time; the return of Pavement.”
A decade after calling it quits, the ’90s indie rockers will be back in their lo-fi, slightly greyer glory, starting with a concert date Sept. 21, 2010 at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
UPDATE: After the initial date sold out instantly, Matador Records announced that Pavement would add a second show Sept. 22, 2010, also at Rumsey Playfield. Oh, and 3rd. And now a 4th show, same venue.
Yeah, you read that right: The show is a year away.
However, tickets for the show go on sale tomorrow. (complete ticket info, below)
But, don’t call it a comeback, Matador notes that fans should, “be advised this tour is not Continue reading »
Today’s music trivia challenge comes courtesy of a band whose two guitarist share a September 10 birthday.
This California rock/alt-country group’s 1996 hit was sort of a bitter, update of the Who’s 1965 anthem, “My Generation”. The band also scored hits with songs about headless movie starlets and junkie cosmonauts (although our favorite is the one about Jack Kerouac’s brother).
Can you name the band?
BONUS: Can you name the band’s two guitarists celebrating birthdays today?
HINT: This band’s lead singer/guitarist was previously the star of a popular ’80s indie-rock band. That band was recently reformed, and this busy musician now records and tours with both successful groups.
BIG Hint: The band’s 1992 debut album features the song “Happy Birthday to Me.”
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Everybody Else is Having a Cheesy Reunion Tour, So Why Can’t They?
In the early ’90s, Irish music stars the Cranberries were one of the biggest alt-pop bands around.
Thanks largely to the unique vocals of Dolores O’Riordan, the band scored a ton of hits, including “Linger” and “Dreams” (from the band’s 1993 debut, Everybody Else is Doing it, So Why Can’t We?), and later “Zombie,” “Salvation,” and “Ridiculous Thoughts,” among others.
O’Riordan’s dedicated fan(s) may be disappointed to learn that she canceled her world tour just as her second solo album, No Baggage, is set to hit shelves.
Of course, those fans will probably be happy to learn that she canceled her tour because she’s decided to reunite the Cranberries and hit the road.
We’re not sure this matters much, really. I mean, can you even name another member of this band? Wouldn’t it have been pretty much the same if you saw O’Riordan play “Linger” at one of her solo concerts?
Then again, we’re pretty sure we never want to hear the shrieky Irish shrieks of “Zombie” ever again, anyway, so the tickets are all yours. Enjoy.
BELOW: The Office making the case for “Zombie” being one of the least karaoke-friendly songs ever. Thanks, TV.
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Wilco (the Album)
Wilco
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As the years go by, Wilco seems to work harder and harder to make people dislike it based on meandering whims (A Ghost is Born, anyone?), heartbreaking line-up shifts (Jay Bennett, RIP) and, well, pretty much every word that comes out of Jeff Tweedy’s mouth when he isn’t singing.
So, with its seventh album, is Wilco still worth listening to? Or have fans simply invested too much time in the band to turn away from it now? Continue reading »
musicvixensucksThe Red Hot Chili Peppers are planning on spicing things up a bit this fall by going into the studio to record some new songs, according to a report on RollingStone.com
“We imposed a two-year hiatus, which we felt we needed, then we went back to the roundtable and the decision was, ‘Let’s do this,” bassist Flea explained. “After being kind of burnt at the end of our last tour, I feel major enthusiasm and vigor,” he said.
There’s no word yet on when a new Peppers album will come out, according to RollingStone. When it’s issued, it will be the first release for the group since 2006’s double-platinum Stadium Arcadium. According to the report, chances are Rick Rubin will reprise his role as producer on any new album.
Not that the members of the Peppers haven’t been keeping busy. Since their last outing, Chad Smith joined the all-star group Chickenfoot, frontman Anthony Kiedis developed a series for HBO and Flea enrolled at USC to study music theory.
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driver17ABOVE: Elton John caused a stir when he collaborated with Eminem at the Grammys (filling in for Dido). Will people be as impressed by his pairing with grunge has-beens Alice in Chains?
Ok, sometimes, you just see a headline and hope that it’s a joke–like this one from Spin online, explaining that inexplicably re-formed grunge band Alice in Chains has recruited a very special guest star to perform on its first album following the drug overdose death of singer Layne Staley in 2002.
That special guest? Elton John.
Um, really, guys? Who smells a tacky publicity stunt?
That’s right. It seems that somewhere in the twisted brains of this aged Seattle crew, the idea occurred to them, something like: “Hey! We’re already destroying whatever musical legacy we had by trying to cash-in with an album featuring a lame new singer, how can we make this more embarrassing? No, we won’t call Chris Cornell, that’s just silly…How about Elton John?”
So, will the Rocket Man’s collaboration with the band on the new album’s title track, “Black Gives Way to Blue,” sound like “Candle in the Wind: Grunge ‘97 Style”?
We hope not.
Do you think Alice in Chains should call it quits since Layne is Dead?
Tell us what you think in the comments section!
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