New York – When Casey Stratton was a struggling singer-songwriter a few years ago, he had idealistic notions about artistic integrity. High on his list of what would jeopardize it: licensing his music to television. “When I was younger, I used to be really weird about stuff like that, like, ‘I will not cheapen my work by putting it on TELEVISION!’” he recalls with a chuckle. That was before the producers of the teen-oriented drama “Tarzan” called and asked to use the bittersweet ballad “Hollow,” from his debut album, on the WB show. Stratton gave the go-ahead, and while the… Read more »
While former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland thinks he will soon find a lead singer for his new outfit Eat The Day, Borland does not believe that his new band will ever be as big as Limp Bizkit. Borland, who recently traveled to England in the ongoing search for a vocalist for Eat The Day, said in an interview in Kerrang! magazine that he has narrowed down the list to three potential frontmen. According to Borland, the three candidates are all fantastic singers. The guitarist said, “My favorite singers are PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple, Trent Reznor, Maynard James Keenan, Perry… Read more »
Silverchair has completed work on their eagerly anticipated label debut. The album – titled “DIORAMA” – is currently slated to be released in North America on July 9th. Their first new album in three years, “DIORAMA” is unquestionably Silverchair’s most multi-dimensional work to date. The Newcastle, Australia-based trio – singer/guitarist Daniel Johns, bassist Chris Joannou, and drummer Ben Gillies – recorded the collection in the fall of 2001 at Sydney’s Studio 301 with producer David Bottrill (Tool, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson). “DIORAMA” features guest appearances from Midnight Oil guitarist Jim Moginie and Australian electronica producer Paul Mac. In addition, the… Read more »
Capitol recording artist Pru has broken the rules by cutting a brand new version of her signature composition “Aaroma (Of a Man),” which will be serviced in June. This version of the seductive ballad will be added to her self-titled debut album PRU, which will be redesigned and repackaged as part of a newly-organized campaign. The video for “Aaroma” will be shot this month. “Aaroma (Of a Man),” produced by Andrew Slater, President and CEO, Capitol Records (whose producer’s credits include Macy Gray, Fiona Apple, and the Wallflowers) and mixed by Mike Shipley, whose credits range from Shania Twain, Faith… Read more »
Melanie Jayne Chisholm, also known as Melanie C or Sporty Spice, says being a Spice Girl has both helped and hindered her solo career. “I probably would never have had the funding and the experience to go out and be a solo artist,” Chisholm told The Associated Press. “It hinders me in a way that people have preconceptions about people from boy or girl pop bands. But that doesn’t bother me because I am very secure with my music and my ability.” “Melanie C: Northern Star” (Virgin Records) is a reflection of her musical tastes, the 27-year-old British singer said.… Read more »
Bertelsmann’s planned merger with British music giant EMI is expected to be scrapped shortly, highly placed sources close to the action reported yesterday. Official word of the nixing of a BMG-EMI joint entity will likely come from the congloms in the next couple of weeks. Surprisingly, the companies dropped plans for a merger before a finalized proposition was even formally presented to the EU regulatory board for approval. In an attempt to make the BMG-EMI deal happen, sources said, Clive Calder and his Zomba/Jive Records were going to play a major role in solving some of the monopolistic concerns raised… Read more »
Music producer and manager Andy Slater, whose clients include Macy Gray, Fiona Apple and The Wallflowers, has been confirmed as the new president and chief executive at Capitol Records. Slater will begin May 1, EMI Recorded Music, Capitol’s parent, said Tuesday. The hire had been expected. The company has been without a president since 1998, when Gary Gersh stepped down amid concerns over sluggish sales. EMI’s U.S. deputy president Roy Lott has been heading the company since then. “Capitol Records is one of the greatest names in the music business with an incredibly storied history and rich heritage,” Slater said.… Read more »
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by Kat Bittner Have I mentioned I have a weakness for brainy bearded brunets? (What? That’s the masculine form of the word.) So I had a fangirl squee moment, seeing Roger MacKenzie in the opening of episode four “Of Lost Things”. He, Brianna, and Claire are playing history detective, trying to locate where Jamie went after the Battle of Culloden. They find his name among a list of prisoners in Ardsmuir. Roger sees this as a reason to have a victory drink him with Brianna, but Claire wants to find out what happened to Jamie after prison… …which smoothly transitions to the Downton… Read more »
