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Revealed for the first time is the cover for Monkey: Journey To The West.

August 22nd 2008 05:34

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have got you covered. The Gorillaz masterminds will release the soundtrack to Monkey: Journey to the West - Albarn's circus opera collaboration with visual artist Jamie Hewlett - via XL in September.

If you’ve been looking for an opera album to wedge next to your dad's Andrea Bocelli collection on the family CD shelf, then Gorillaz masterminds Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have got you covered.

The album, which is produced by Damon Albarn, was recorded in London and Beijing over the last twelve months and features European and Chinese musicians and singers. It draws upon the music Albarn composed and visuals Jamie Hewlett produced for the Chinese opera production of the same name.

The lyrics are based on ancient Chinese texts and performed in Mandarin. Many Australians will be familiar with the story line as it formed the basis of the legendary TV series Monkey Magic.

With Jamie Hewlett on board (the man responsible for the Gorillaz visuals), the project is sure to be both a visual and aural feast.

Monkey: Journey to the West is out August 23 through XL / Remote Control.

The group were also commissioned by the BBC to create a video animation and accompanying music which will air throughout the station’s coverage of the Beijing Olympics.

If it doesn't read here check it out at You Tube.

Journey to the West is out in September through XL/ Remote Control.

And here is a direct link to the site of the-opera/

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DAVID BRIDIE

August 17th 2008 00:23

DAVID BRIDIE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF MAKING MUSIC
AND RELEASES FIRST SOLO ALBUM IN 5 YEARS

"This is the David Bridie you know but with a bigger sound of edgy guitar, whirling keyboards and anthemic vocals alongside his trademark textures, Pacific percussion beats and lyrics of wry social observation." David Sly

"No wonder Bridie is feeling better this year. He's made what might be the best record of his career, 24 years after making his debut with Not Drowning Waving." Noel Mengel

At first inspection, Succumb is a startling departure from David's previous solo recordings. It's more lean and direct, almost abrasive for its confronting guitars and urgent rhythms. But listen closely and familiar signatures abound; lush, textural beds of intricately layered and densely overdubbed sound tapestries.

Not surprisingly, given David's deep social justice concerns, many poignant songs were written in the wake of the 2007 federal election, and some earlier lyrics were adjusted after the election result. "After 12 years under the social conservatives, I see this as a time of possibility, an opportunity to move forward rather than be overwhelmed by despair," says David. "A lot of the questions remain the same, but the beam of light shone upon them is brighter."

While deliberately political, David resists being overtly dogmatic. Rather than chanting slogans or being polemic, he voices concerns that we should all be sharing, though it’s not only political intent that piques the album. Narratives embrace themes that are inherently Australian, in both character and geography, understanding our place in the Pacific, reaching across cultures, seeking ways to stretch across the divide. And always there’s a faint reminiscing of an older Australia, of more simplistic times that shaped the country we grew up in. He says we need to look at where we’ve been to figure out where we’re going, that the old stories and images are important stuff. “It’s too easy to get wrapped up in the here and now,” he warns. “There are so many other good stories to tell.”

The upbeat, positive sound of Succumb is a consequence of the people David worked with and the energy they brought; friends he trusts and respects, none more than guitarist Phil Wales, who has been among David’s closest musical allies over many years. Many other mates dropped in and contributed: Bart Willoughby, Alan and Stephen Pigram, MFTTC cellist Helen Mountfort, Rob Craw. “I loved going to work each day. It was like this long, continuous dinner party."

And there is This Year Is Better Than Last Year – co-written with the Oils' Jim Moginie – which Bridie says reflects his personal frame of mind as well as his response to the change of federal government.

Ultimately, Succumb is the album of a working band, with dynamic contributions from PNG drummer Airi Ingram, Adelaide bass player Paul Cartwright and producer Chris Scallan adding keyboards. David is now looking forward to taking this vibrant song set on the road. “This sound straddles anything else that’s currently happening in music. And to me, that’s important.”

David Bridie will be touring Australia from October 4 including performances at the Australasian World Music Expo in November, which will showcase the region's finest indigenous, folk, roots and world music artists.

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UNFORGETTABLE Dean Geyer

August 11th 2008 05:20

NEIGHBOURS FAVOURITES RELEASE “UNFORGETTABLE” TRACK

Unforgettable is performed by Neighbours's favourite Rachel Kinski, played by actress Caitlin Stasey. This original song was written by Dean Geyer exclusively for an episode featuring his character Ty Harper, a singer/song writer. With Ty on guitar, Rachel performs Unforgettable at the Erinsborough High School formal.

When Unforgettable first aired on Neighbours in May this year, the reaction from viewers was overwhelming resulting in the song being released on Friday (August 8) on iTunes and downloaded here.

HEAR Unforgettable is on radio from Friday August 8 2008 via D-Star MPE & Musicpoint

‘Unforgettable’ is available digitally from iTunes from Friday August 8 2008

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MISSION:METALLICA

August 7th 2008 05:54

METALLICA’S INTERACTIVE WEBSITE LAUNCHES LIVE IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEK

MISSION:METALLICA.COM ENABLES FANS TO EXPERIENCE THE BAND’S UPCOMING ALBUM BEFORE IT’S DONE VIA EXCLUSIVE CONTENT UP UNTIL THE RELEASE DATE

Mission:Metallica is a unique new commercial business model designed to enable fans to access exclusive content from Metallica, leading up to the release of the band’s forthcoming new album, Death Magnetic in September.

The platform, developed by Metallica in tandem with Universal Music and Warner Brothers, also gives fans the opportunity to pre-order Death Magnetic.

Fans will be able to pre-order the album in digital and/or physical formats (including a unique special deluxe Coffin shaped box with a T shirt, digipack, dvd , CD of demos and other exclusive items) and access the exclusive content via a selection of bundles though www.missionmetallica.com via each territory’s retail partner(s).

Originally launched in the U.S, Canada and the UK in late may, the rest of the world is now ready to join in the full experience with 31 countries launching live bespoke local versions this week

Territories live this week include: Australia, Austria, Czech Republic , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Romania, Turkey, Belgium and Eire

www.missionmetallica.com offers users a unique, ground-breaking look-in on the making of Metallica’s upcoming ninth studio album, which the band began recording last year with producer Rick Rubin.

Rather than wait until the album’s September release date, Metallica fans are able to access 'making of footage' before the release of the album by joining www.missionmetallica.com

The website features a treasure trove of exclusive content, including the low-down from the band members themselves about their progress in the studio via fly-on-the-wall video footage, audio of riffs and excerpts of new songs, exclusive new and never-before-seen archival photos from the studio, plus the chance to win tickets and meet-and-greet passes to Metallica’s live concert events this summer. All of this content is absolutely free.

And if that free content isn’t enough, fans can also join Mission:Metallica Platinum, which gains users access, high-quality digital album downloads delivered at midnight on release date, the physical album CD, plus complete downloads of classic live shows, more fly-on-the-wall studio footage, loads of additional photos, and ringtones of riffs from the new album. In addition, Platinum members will be able to enter exclusive contests with the chance to win airfare, hotel, concert tickets, and meet-and-greet passes to Metallica’s headlining performances at this year’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Ozzfest, and the U.K.’s Reading Festival, as well as a special album listening party at the band’s Northern California headquarters.

The album, Death Magnetic will be released in September. It is Metallica’s first studio album since 2003’s multi-platinum St. Anger, which hit No. 1 in 30 countries and has sold nearly six million copies worldwide. Formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, Metallica has become one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold nearly 100 million albums worldwide and playing to millions of fans the world over. They have garnered numerous awards and accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, their 1991 album, Metallica has been awarded the prestigious "Diamond Award" from the Recording Industry Association of America, given to those albums with U.S. sales of 10 million or more.

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Come dance in a Short Stack Video Clip!

August 1st 2008 06:46

Name the band from Budgewoi on the NSW Central Coast that has had over 1.2 million plays on their Myspace page?

The Mashed One says, "Short Stack"!

Come say hi at

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Enrol Now OR You can be in their Film Clip! They're doing a film clip for shimmy a go go, which is out September. It will be totes bitching and will be on mtv, v, etc you know. SO, Short Stack TV and Band dude Mourice wants all his neato friends and fans to come help out and dance along while they film. If you're from around Sydney (AUS) and you like Mourice and his friends Shaun, Andy and Bradie and you'd like to be in the clip with maybe a day or two of free show and candy. COME BE IN OUR CLIP.

Sat 16th/ Sun 17th August.
Msg my myspace with subject COUNT ME IN MOURICE!

Get your friends to come work hard dancing and have alot of fun for atleast a day. YAYAYAAY

see you there

xo mourice

Record Label: Sunday Morning Records
Label Type: Independent
Sounds Like: meow

Check out more about Short Stack HERE

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DEERHUNTER'S MICROCASTLE

July 26th 2008 05:01

Bradford Cox has been mighty busy of late. He recently released an album under the guise of Atlas Sound and has an upcoming single with Jay Reatard. And now he’s set to return with a new album from his main outfit, Deerhunter.

Microcastle is the follow-up to 2006’s Cryptograms and was recorded as a four-piece consisting of Lockett Pundt, Joshua Fauver and Moses Archuleta. Cole Alexander of The Black Lips also appears on the album.

The first single will be Nothing Ever Happened. You can hear it now by visiting the band's MySpace page.