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Hot on the heels of new releases from such established superstars as Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey, Virgin Records America is releasing seven key albums from developing artists the label hopes will follow in those multi-platinum footsteps. Ranging an eclectic musical spectrum from Pop-R&B to Urban-Alternative Rock to World Music, these artists reflect Virgin’s commitment to unique yet accessible music for which the label has become known. Forming the all-star rookie line-up are: Nikka Costa – All ears piqued when Tommy Hilfiger’s slick commercial hit TV screens last year, featuring that funky, rhythmic bassline from Nikka’s debut single “Like A… Read more »

While Radiohead’s latest album, Amnesiac, is destined for RIAA certification after selling more than 232,000 copies its first week, the Oxford-based quintet is also going for the gold with the song “I Might Be Wrong.” The International Olympic Committee will use the track in upcoming TV spots for the Winter Games taking place in Salt Lake City in February, according to drummer Phil Selway. The spots will feature narration over segments depicting snowboarders, skiers, ice skaters and other winter athletes in action. If marrying the geeky genius of Radiohead to sports seems odd, well, it is. “It’s a bit of… Read more »

Xzibit had just flown to New York on Sunday after bringing the ruckus all night at a Baltimore concert, and he was in desperate need of a quicker picker upper. “I didn’t even know it was Sunday,” he told one of the members of his small entourage on the way to breakfast. “I just went to the [Loud Records] office and they were closed.” The best way of waking up for the Golden State mic warrior isn’t Folgers coffee. All you have to do is let him know you’re not an L.A. Lakers fan. “How can you not like the… Read more »

This ninth edition of the KROQ Weenie Roast, which saw the annual all-day charity festival return to its traditional Irvine home after it was held in Anaheim last year, was largely divided into distinct segments representing two contrasting sides of modern rock music. There were the angry young hard rock bands (Disturbed, Papa Roach, Linkin Park, Crazytown), who toiled under the hot afternoon sun, and the superior veteran headliners (Jane’s Addiction, Blink-182, 311, surprise guests Stone Temple Pilots), who brought the better music and benefited from their post-sunset show times. Occupying a mid-day space somewhere between those groupings was the… Read more »

Friday June 22 09:34 PM EDT Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan has lent his vocals to “Ass Kickin’ Fat Kid,” a song that will be included in the forthcoming New Line Cinema film, Run, Ronnie, Run. Masterminded by David Cross and Bob Odenkirk – the pair behind the now defunct HBO comedy series, Mr. Show With Bob And David – the movie will also feature new material from Ween, the Vandals and former Hole/Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur. Recording as the fictional metal band Titannica – portrayed in the film by Odenkirk and actor Brian Posehn – Keenan… Read more »

Midway Games Inc., a leading software industry publisher and developer, announced today that Island Gold Recording act Saliva will re-record the popular song “Theme From Peter Gunn,” for the all-new remake of the classic SpyHunter ® videogame, scheduled to ship this fall for the PlayStation ®2 computer entertainment system. Saliva will record two new versions of “Theme From Peter Gunn,” one instrumental format as well as a lyrical version. Both are expected to be used to add intensity to the relentless action in the SpyHunter videogame. Additionally, a music video containing behind-the-scenes footage of Saliva’s recording session and band interviews… Read more »

Less than one month after being released from prison, Keith Murray, pioneering rapper and one of the most recognizable stars of hip-hop, has entered into an exclusive recording deal with Def Jam Records. This announcement was made by Lyor Cohen, President of Island Def Jam Music Group and co-founder of Def Jam Records. A Long Island, New York native, Keith Murray quickly rose to prominence in 1994 with the release of his debut single, “The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World,” which shot directly to the top of the charts. In 1995, he released his first album, titled after his… Read more »

A live action musical might have a hard road to travel at the mainstream movie box office but music from Baz Luhrmann’s film Moulin Rouge (Twentieth Century Fox/Interscope Records) is proving to have surprising “legs” thanks to its intriguing – and now history-making – hip-hop-pop teaming of platinum superstars Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink. Topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the fourth consecutive week, their cover of the LaBelle ’70s smash “Lady Marmalade” (produced by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott and Rockwilder) has become the first airplay-only track in history to stay at #1 for more than one week.… Read more »

Mest has just put the finishing touches on their brand new album, “DESTINATION UNKNOWN,” set for release August 14, with the album’s debut single, “Cadillac,” which features hip-hop legend Young MC, cruising into radio the first week of July. Produced by Goldfinger’s John Feldmann and recorded at his Marina Del Rey studio, “DESTINATION UNKNOWN” is the latest step in the Illinois-based band’s journey across the punk-time continuum. Comprised of singer/guitarist Tony Lovato, bassist Matt Lovato, guitarist Jeremiah Rangel, and drummer Nick Gigler, Mest drew national attention last year with their debut album WASTING TIME. The new album fulfills all the… Read more »

FullAudio today announced a licensing agreement with BMG Music Publishing as the company prepares to launch a digital music subscription service later this year. The agreement between FullAudio and BMG Music Publishing is the first catalog-wide license from a major publisher for a cache-download subscription service. The non-exclusive, three-year accord allows FullAudio access to all available titles from BMG. Nick Firth, president of BMG Music Publishing said in a printed statement, “BMG Music Publishing has been very aggressive in seeking new media opportunities and we’re proud to be the first major publisher to license our entire catalog to a download… Read more »