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The train keeps a-rollin’ for Aerosmith, the bad boys of American rock ‘n’ roll, who are working on a slew of projects before returning to the concert circuit in the fall. The veteran quintet, which wrapped up an eight-month tour of North America and Japan in early February, said last week that it will be the subject of MTV’s second annual mtvICON tribute concert in Los Angeles next month. Kid Rock, rapper Nelly and pop singer Pink were the first to commit to the show, which will be taped at a Hollywood movie studio on April 14 and air on… 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 »

Alanis Morissette returns tomorrow (February 26) with Under Rug Swept, her fifth album and her first since 1998’s Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie. The collection features first single, “Hands Clean,” and guest appearances by the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo, former Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery, and renowned bassist Me’Shell Ndegeocello. Morissette said that the effort explores a tried and true theme, if in her own unique way. “This album is a snapshot of my delving into relationships, particularly romantic ones, in a way that I haven’t before. My priorities have always been sort of… Read more »

Musicians often view lyrics as vehicles to express their innermost thoughts or frustrations. Orange County, California, combo Fu Manchu prefer to use them to talk about cool stuff, and the impetus for their scorching vocals often comes from their favorite films, toys or pastimes. “We’ve all grown up surfing, skateboarding and being around cars, so a lot of those things have been used in the band since we started,” singer/guitarist Scott Hill said. While Fu Manchu might not have a lot to say lyrically or in interviews, their simplistic sentiments complement their crunchy, chugging guitar rhythms, insistent beats and powerful… Read more »

As Epic Records commitment to artist development continued to flourish in 2001, Epic will bring an entirely new group of exciting artists to the stage in 2002. The Epic team will work as one cohesive unit towards our common goal: helping our artists rise to the top of the marketplace. EPIC RECORDS 2001 RECAP Flickerstick – Winners of the breakthrough VH1 series Bands on the Run released their major label debut Welcoming Home The Astronauts. The album was re-mixed by Tom Lord Alge (Weezer, Blink-182, Marilyn Manson) and includes two new songs, “Execution By X-mas Lights” and “Smile.” Flickerstick will… Read more »

Alanis Morissette’s forthcoming album Under Rug Swept is locked in for a February 26 release. It features guest appearances from Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo, former Jane’s Addiction bassist/guitarist Eric Avery, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, who played bass on her monster hit “You Ought To Know.” The first single from the new album, “Hands Clean,” hits radio in mid-January. “I like the idea of him ‘speaking’ to me from the past and my responding from the present,” said Morissette in a statement. “It was really healing and empowering for me to be able to… Read more »

Clear Channel Entertainment, the world’s leading producer and marketer of live entertainment, announced today the acquisition of Italy’s two leading music promotion businesses, Milano Concerti and Trident Agency. The addition of Milano Concerti and Trident Agency represents Clear Channel Entertainment’s entry into the Italian live entertainment market, providing a significant in-market position while expanding the company’s growing European network. The new businesses will be merged and operate as Clear Channel Entertainment Italia. Milano Concerti, founded by Roberto de Luca in 1985, and Trident Agency, founded by Maurizio Salvadori in 1971, work with Italy’s top touring artists, including Vasco Rossi, Eros… Read more »

Starting November 15, P.O.D. will take the main stage at Warner Bros. Online’s site, www.warnerbros.com, offering fans a behind the scenes look at a rehearsal performance from the band’s “Youth Of The Nation” tour, as they play hits from their RIAA Platinum Certified Album, “Satellite.” The impressive multi-camera shoot, captured for Warner Bros. Online from a dress rehearsal performance at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, includes special behind the scenes views and incredible visuals as captured by director Kevin Kerslake. Kerslake has established himself as a preeminent music video director, working with such bands as Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins,… Read more »

ARTISTdirect CEO Ted Field and company Marc Geiger vice chairman today announced that Heidi Ellen Robinson has been named SVP of press and media relations. In her new post, Robinson will design and implement media campaigns for all facets of the company, including ARTISTdirect Corporate, ARTISTdirect Records and its roster, ARTISTdirect Talent Agency, and all special projects that the company undertakes such as the SnoCore and Fan Nation touring events. Robinson will report directly to Field and Geiger. “Having worked directly with Heidi for years on many projects,” said Geiger, “I know first hand how valuable she is as a… Read more »

MusicNet, Pressplay working out kinks in technology, licensing – now they need paying users. Although the major labels have been making strides in their efforts to deliver music to listeners’ desktops while collecting money for themselves and their artists, the road ahead is still littered with questions, and the labels’ long-promised services still are not a reality. When will music fans see them? When they do, will they be willing to pay for something they now can get for free? Can the industry shoot down all the new hotshot – and free – file-trading services? And whatever happened to Napster,… Read more »