In her 88 years, Florence Siegel has learned how to relax: A glass of red wine. A crisp copy of The New York Times, if she can wrest it from her husband. Some classical music, preferably Bach. And every night like clockwork, she lifts a pipe to her lips and smokes marijuana.
“1,2,3,4,” the current hit single from Plain White T’s, has gone platinum, having sold over 1 million digital copies. The song appears on the band’s latest album, Big Bad World, which was recorded with Grammy nominated producer Johnny K and is the follow up to its 2006 major label debut album, Every Second Counts. Sales of “1,2,3,4” have been fueled by the popularity of its companion video, which caught fire after its release in February. To date, the single has garnered over 27 million plays on MySpace, while the video has over 5 million views on YouTube. Shot in 18-degree… Read more »
Fabled Michigan rock band Pop Evil has signed with Universal Republic Records and released Lipstick On A Mirror today. The album has been re-mixed and re-mastered, with a brand new song, “Rolling Stone,” and a riveting acoustic rendition of their signature song “100 In A 55,” which is already gaining traction online, even before its official release to multiple radio formats. In support of the release, Pop Evil will sweep the nation on a two month long tour supporting Judas Priest and Whitesnake beginning July 5th in Wallingford, Conn. Led by larger-than-life frontman Leigh Kakaty, the band is already the… Read more »
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) — Nearly two weeks after the premiere of Disney’s “Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert” film, the sibling music act has unveiled dates for a world tour. The 44-date North American leg begins June 20 at the Dallas Cowboys New Stadium in Texas and wraps Aug. 31 at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. Before the North American arena dates, the Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 will play a handful of dates in South America in mid-May and head to the United Kingdom and Europe in early June. The Jonas Brothers trek will feature support from “American Idol” winner… Read more »
All Time Low (along with special guests Mayday Parade, The Maine and Every Avenue) will be participating in a student press conference with LoonaticTV and Rock Star Stories in Ft. Lauderdale, FL this Friday, October 17th. Check out www.loonatictv.com starting at 3:15pm EST on October 17. Viewers will also be able to send in there own questions for all the bands. All Time Low’s The Compromising Of Integrity, Morality And Principles In Exchange For Money Tour Dates: Oct 15, 2008 – Charlotte, North Carolina – Tremont Music Hall Oct 16, 2008 – Jacksonville, Florida – Free Bird Live Oct 17,… Read more »
“PRETTY. ODD.,” the eagerly awaited sophomore album from Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Panic At The Disco, has made a stellar debut on this week’s SoundScan/Billboard 200 album chart. The critically acclaimed collection enters in the #2 spot with sales of 139,000. “PRETTY. ODD.” — which follows the Las Vegas-based band’s RIAA platinum-certified 2005 debut, “A FEVER YOU CAN’T SWEAT OUT” — debuted at #1 on SoundScan’s “Current Alternative Albums” chart and #2 on the “Digital Albums” chart. In addition, “PRETTY. ODD.” debuted at #2 in the UK, Canada, and Mexico, with top 10 debuts in New Zealand, Austria, and… Read more »
idobi Radio would like to apologize to The Used and all their fans. Technical glitches prevented DJ Rossstar from broadcasting last night. Lies for the Liars is in stores now. Be sure to pick up the album. Also, be sure to catch the band on tour with Army of Me and Straylight Run. 04/02/08 – Las Cruces, NM – NMSU Recreation Center,New Mexico State University 04/03/08 – Pueblo, CO – Massari Arena, CSU Pueblo 04/05/08 – Columbia, MO – Hearnes Center Field House, Columbia University 04/06/08 – Champaign, IL – Foellinger Auditorium, University of Illinois 04/07/08 – Columbus, OH –… Read more »
Reunited rock band Stone Temple Pilots will play their first concert in more than seven years at the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio, on May 17, the band said Tuesday. Frontman Scott Weiland, who went on to co-found Velvet Revolver, recently entered rehab to deal with a chronic addiction. But he is expected to be ready to join forces with guitarist Dean DeLeo, his bass player brother Robert, and drummer Eric Kretz. Other acts confirmed for Rock on the Range, which also takes place May 18 at Columbus Crew Stadium, include Kid Rock, Disturbed, 3 Doors Down,… Read more »
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