The Who Receive Mixed Reviews For Super Bowl Halftime Show

Posted in British music, British rock, Music, Rock Music with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 9, 2010 by John Curley

Reading today’s reviews of The Who’s Super Bowl halftime show last night in Miami, I had to wonder if some of these reviewers were watching the same performance. Some praised it and others savaged it. I thought it was a decent performance. It certainly wasn’t The Who’s finest hour. Roger Daltrey sounded pretty rough. But it was a high-energy show that the crowd seemed to enjoy. And the light show was really something to see. Zak Starkey’s cymbals with the Mod target symbol on them are quite cool. 

During their 12 minutes on stage, The Who performed a medley of some of their biggest hits. These were: “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Reilly,” “Who Are You,” “See Me, Feel Me,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Since the game was broadcast in the United States by CBS-TV, it wasn’t surprising that three of the songs in the set serve as the themes for the three CSI series aired by CBS. 

To watch The Who’s set, which is broken up into two parts, click below: 

Part 1: 

 

Part 2: 

 

Prior to The Who’s performance, Roger Daltrey said to NME.com: 

“It’s a strange one. It’s an honor to do it, but it’s only 12 minutes! It’s kind of weird! I suppose it gives people time to take a slash and that’s about it. That’s what you do at half-time, isn’t it?! You plan your toilet break!” 

For more on The Who’s halftime performance, see the article from NME.com.

Noel Gallagher To Play Two Solo Gigs For The Teenage Cancer Trust

Posted in British music, British rock, Music, Rock Music with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 7, 2010 by John Curley

Noel Gallagher will be playing his first solo shows since leaving Oasis when he takes the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 25th and 26th for the benefit of the UK charity Teenage Cancer Trust. 

Gallagher spoke about the shows with XFM London and said: 

“Ten years ago, I got a call from Roger [Daltrey] asking me to join him for the first-ever concert for the charity. 

“Since then, I’ve been honored to support this amazing charity. I’ve had some of the best nights I’ve ever had on a UK stage.”

Gallagher talks about the shows and other subjects in a recent interview that he did with ESPN in the UK, which you can watch below: 

 

Tickets for this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust shows went on sale on Friday, February 5th. The full lineup for the shows is as follows:

Wednesday 17 February – Depeche Mode
Monday 22 March – Them Crooked Vultures
Tuesday 23 March – Comedy night: Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding and Rhod Gilbert
Wednesday 24 March – Suede
Thursday 25 March – Noel Gallagher
Friday 26 March – Noel Gallagher
Saturday 27 March – Arctic Monkeys
Sunday 28 March – JLS
Monday 29 March – The Specials
Tuesday 30 March – The Who 

The Who will be performing their 1973 rock opera Quadrophenia in full at their Teenage Cancer Trust show. On the subject of the Teenage Cancer Trust shows, The Who’s lead singer, Roger Daltrey, who is the patron of the charity and organizes the yearly concerts, told BBC 6 Music: 

“When The Who first got together in 2000 to raise money for this brilliant charity, I had no idea we’d achieve so much from these shows. In the last ten years we’ve raised over £8.7 million, helping Teenage Cancer Trust to open nine more specialist cancer units for young people across the UK. 

“Teenage Cancer Trust has come such a long way since our first gig and I’m extremely proud of this event. I’m forever inspired by the support I have received from the artists and members of the music and comedy industries.” 

For more on this story, see the articles from BBC 6 Music, XFM London, and NME.com

I had the very good fortune to attend two Teenage Cancer Trust shows at Royal Albert Hall during a 2004 trip to London. I saw The Who as well as an all-star show fronted by Jools Holland. Both shows were excellent. And the charity is a very worthwhile one, indeed. If you are reading this in the UK, please support the charity if you can. 

For additional information on the Teenage Cancer Trust, see http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/

If you will be in the London area during the show dates and would like to attend, you can purchase tickets on the Royal Albert Hall’s Web site at http://www.royalalberthall.com/.

Nicole Atkins Does Live Session For Paste Magazine

Posted in Music, Rock Music with tags , , , , , , , , , , on February 6, 2010 by John Curley

Nicole Atkins and her new band, The Black Sea, recently recorded a live session for the Web site of the music magazine Paste. You can watch the session on pastemagazine.com

Nicole and The Black Sea performed the following songs in their Paste set: 

You Come To Me
Hotel Plaster
Cry Cry Cry
You Belong To Me
Heavy Boots 

It’s a good set, but I was a bit disappointed that Nicole didn’t perform any tunes from her stellar Neptune City album. She does have a fantastic voice. I would listen to her sing the phone book. 

For more on Nicole’s Paste magazine set, click here

For additional information on Nicole Atkins, go to:
http://www.nicoleatkins.com
http://www.myspace.com/nicoleatkins

ABBAWorld Exhibition Is Taking Place In London

Posted in Music, Rock Music with tags , , , , , , , on February 6, 2010 by John Curley

A huge exhibition dedicated to the 1970s Swedish pop superstars ABBA (pictured above) is currently taking place at Earls Court in London. Dubbed ABBAWorld, the exhibition takes you through 25 rooms filled with ABBA memorabilia and videos. Attendees can even perform ABBA’s music with holograms of the band members. For fans of the band, the exhibition seems like a really fantastic event. Given ABBA’s worldwide popularity, I’m sure that the exhibition will do very well no matter where it travels after leaving London. 

The ABBAWorld exhibition opened on January 27th and will be at Earls Court through March 28th. The hours of the exhibition are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last admittance being at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the ABBAWorld Web site at http://www.abbaworld.com/

Additional information about ABBAWorld can be found on the Earls Court Web site

To read a review of ABBAWorld from the UK newspaper The Guardian, click here

To watch the video for “Dancing Queen” by ABBA (probably their best song), click below: 

 

For more on ABBA, see their official Web site at http://www.abbasite.com/.

Liam Gallagher Talks About His Future In Music On XFM Manchester

Posted in British music, British rock, Music, Rock Music with tags , , , , , , , , on February 6, 2010 by John Curley

Liam Gallagher has never been one to mince words, and his recent interview with XFM Manchester DJ Clint Boon was no exception. In this interview, Liam ripped Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine as well as his brother and former Oasis bandmate Noel Gallagher. Liam also promised that he’d be on stage with his new as-yet-unnamed band later this year. 

On the subject of Florence Welch, Liam opined: 

“No, I’m not having someone with ginger hair making music. I’m not going down that road. I’m sure she’s a nice girl, but she sounds like someone’s stood on her fucking foot.”

For more on this bit of Liam’s rant, see the article from XFM London

I can’t say that I agree with Liam at all on this. I quite like Florence’s voice. And it’s not like Liam has got the best voice in rock, is it? 

Liam took aim at brother Noel, saying:

“It just felt like some people were talking out of their arse. A lot of lies went down.

“I find it funny that our kid [Noel] was going around saying he had no support from his band members and management. A week later they’re all round his house having a party. Someone’s telling porkies – and it weren’t me.

“I think it was all going on anyway, behind my back. Noel wanted out, but fair play to him, that’s life. I’m not going to dwell on it.”

For more of Liam’s feelings about Noel’s departure from Oasis, see the article from XFM London.

Here’s what Liam had to see about what his new band will be doing this year:

“We’ll be on stage this year, mate. Without a doubt. We’re half way through the record – the demos, that is.”

For more on this, see the article from XFM London.

To hear Clint Boon’s interview with Liam Gallagher (which is, unfortunately, censored), click here and then click the audio link on the page that reads, “Hear this brilliant interview now.”

I’m curious to hear what Liam and the new band come up with. He didn’t give away the name of his new band during the interview, but he did say that it would NOT be called Oasis. Stay tuned . . .

BBC America’s The Inbetweeners Features Much Hilarity—And A Killer Soundtrack

Posted in British music, British rock, Music, Rock Music with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 3, 2010 by John Curley

Every now and then, a TV program comes along that just knocks your socks off and becomes, for you, must-see TV. For me, that show is The Inbetweeners on BBC America. It is easily the funniest thing that I’ve seen on TV in years. I’ve watched the first three episodes thus far, and they’ve all had me absolutely howling with laughter. 

The Inbetweeners focuses on a group of four friends at a comprehensive school (high school) in the suburbs outside of London. Will (Simon Bird) is new at the school, having previously been at an all-male private school. After Will’s parents divorce, he has to leave his posh school for the public school system. He becomes fast friends with Simon (Joe Thomas), Jay (James Buckley), and Neil (Blake Harrison). While it is a comedy, The Inbetweeners perfectly captures what it is like to be 16 years old and trying to figure out where you fit in. The dialogue, particularly the lines delivered by James Buckley’s Jay, is quite profane and is filled with sexual references and nasty put-downs. But it is hilarious as well as reflecting the way that young people speak to one another. Iain Morris and Damon Beasley, the show’s writers (who have also written for HBO’s The Flight of the Conchords), reportedly based most of the storylines of The Inbetweeners on things that actually happened to them in their youth. For their sake, I hope that neither of them ever projectile vomited onto the head of the younger brother of the girl they liked, as the Simon character does in the second episode to great comic effect

In addition to razor-sharp dialogue, The Inbetweeners also boasts a fantastic soundtrack filled with music by some of the hottest artists in the UK. Among the artists whose music has been featured on the show are Rihanna, Kate Nash, Arctic Monkeys, The Fratellis, The Libertines, and Mumm-Ra. The title sequence features the song “Gone Up In Flames” by Morning Runner. 

Marsha Shandur, the XFM London DJ, is the music consultant for The Inbetweeners. Writing in her blog last year, Marsha discussed that role:

 The actual process of choosing the music is an odd one and much harder than I’d anticipated. Essentially, it’s someone saying, “Here’s a scene. Now here’s every song that’s ever been written since the beginning of the history of time. Pick one!”, which feels a little like standing on the edge of a cliff. In the end I came up with a method: I went through the last few years’ ‘Best of the Year’ mailers, and then my flatmate’s iTunes, and noted any songs that might be appropriate (due to the fact that it’s a comedy, it immediately ruled out all my Fionn Regan/Laura Marling-type misery music). On bits of A5, I wrote down how each of those songs makes me feel. Then I watched the scene I needed to soundtrack, and wrote down how that made me feel. Then I searched through my scraps of paper looking for a match (“anticipatory and excited”, “anticipatory, but slightly doom laden”, “mild disaster and panic, with an edge of it being funny for others” -if you’ve ever read my mailer, you’ll know that’s pretty much the way I tend to describe music to myself). Then I would play the DVD with the scene on one computer, the song on another simultaneously, and see how it fit. Then I’d suggest between three and five songs for each scene. I’ve since met sync people who do this full time, and they all think I’m crazy for being so thorough. They say they just watch it and think of a couple of songs and email them through a list. I think it says more about my OCD tendencies, or perhaps just that I hate doing a job in a way that could have been done better (there’s the reason I’m so apologetic about the writing here…).

 To read Marsha’s full blog piece, click here

For a full list of the music played in the series, click here and then click the individual episode links. 

The first two series of The Inbetweeners have aired on the digital channel E4 in the UK. A feature film with the characters from the show is being developed. BBC America is currently screening the first series. The first three episodes have been shown so far, and they are available to watch anytime on BBC America On Demand. All three of the episodes are stellar.

 Unfortunately, BBC America censors the program. The F-bombs and certain other terms get bleeped out. It’s annoying because the bleeps sometimes bleed over and obscure other dialogue. I think that censoring the show is absurd. They even censor the versions on BBC America On Demand that don’t have commercials (so there are no sponsors to “offend”). I don’t get that at all. Perhaps they did so in hopes that fans of the show will buy the DVDs in the future to get the uncensored versions. 

New episodes of The Inbetweeners are currently airing on BBC America on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. Eastern.

For more on The Inbetweeners, go to:
http://www.e4.com/inbetweeners/
http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/392/index.jsp

The Writer From Heaven MUSIC NEWS – Carol AnneSzel

Posted in 80s Metal, 80s Rock, Rock Music, VH1, VH1 Classic, Van Halen, Winger with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 3, 2010 by thewriterfromheaven


Due to overwhelming demand, five final shows have been added to the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND’s annual New York City residency: March 22, 23, 25, 26, and 27. This year, the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group will call the 3200-capacity United Palace Theatre (formerly known as the 175th Street Theatre) their springtime home beginning March 11 for a 13-show run. Tickets for the new dates go on sale to American Express cardholders Friday, January 29 through Friday, February 5 and to the general public Saturday, February 6 via www.ticketmaster.com.

Elvis Costello, whose show “Spectacle: Elvis Costello With…” wrapped up its second season on Sundance Channel at the end of January, will tour the U.S. this spring with a variety of line ups. Costello will be playing solo, with his band the Imposters, and with the Sugarcanes, the accomplished musicians who joined him on his Grammy-nominated 2009 album ‘Secret, Profane & Sugarcane’ (Hear Music).
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will kick off the tour in Davis, CA April 7, playing seven solo dates in the state, and will perform with the Imposters in Atlantic City and Biloxi, MS. He will then travel the East Coast, including Boston, Washington, New York and Atlanta, with the Sugarcanes, who are Jerry Douglas (dobro), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Mike Compton (mandolin), Jeff Taylor (accordion) and Dennis Crouch (double bass). The Sugarcanes dates will also include JazzFest in New Orleans (April 29) and MerleFest in Wilkesboro, NC (May 1). Costello will also perform solo with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the end of May.

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will kick off the tour in Davis, CA April 7, playing seven solo dates in the state, and will perform with the Imposters in Atlantic City and Biloxi, MS. He will then travel the East Coast, including Boston, Washington, New York and Atlanta, with the Sugarcanes, who are Jerry Douglas (dobro), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Mike Compton (mandolin), Jeff Taylor (accordion) and Dennis Crouch (double bass). The Sugarcanes dates will also include JazzFest in New Orleans (April 29) and MerleFest in Wilkesboro, NC (May 1). Costello will also perform solo with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the end of May.
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 For the first time since 1989, the Allman Brothers will move the show uptown to this new venue due to a scheduling conflict at the Beacon Theatre. But as always, expect the band–GREGG ALLMAN (vocals and keyboards), BUTCH TRUCKS (drums and tympani), JAIMOE (drums), WARREN HAYNES (vocals, lead and slide guitar), DEREK TRUCKS (slide and lead guitar), OTEIL BURBRIDGEMARC QUINONES (congas and percussion)–to welcome a wide variety of special guest musicians to join them.
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TargetCancer, a non-profit organization devoted to helping fund research into rare and lesser known cancers – has launched a new download series called ‘The Right Track: Tunes To TargetCancer.’ The series features exclusive downloads of new and rare music from Weezer, Ween, The Donnas, Cowboy Junkies, Dean & Britta, Buffalo Tom, Linda Thompson, Drug Rug and others, with more artists to be added in the coming months. In addition to these exclusive pay-what-you-wish downloads ($.99 minimum), The Right Track will sponsor a series of concerts and events, with 100% of proceeds from all its initiatives going directly to research funding.
“We jumped at the chance to give an exclusive track for TargetCancer Charity,” said Weezer. “We feel this is an extremely worthy and urgent cause and are all too happy to help out.”
“Like so many others we have had friends and loved ones deeply affected by cancer,” added Dean & Gene Ween. “We believe everyone should stand together in the hopes that we someday might find a cure.”
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Aspiring rock stars attending this year’s Los Angeles ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP will not only have their chance to perform alongside members of KISS, Van Halen, Poison, Motorhead, Traffic and Winger–they’ll also be part of a new VH1 Classic reality series.

Set for February 23-28 at a variety of locations throughout the Los Angeles music community, the acclaimed musical adventure takes attendees through grueling and joyful days like those of their favorite musicians. Each day a new thrilling challenge exists for the “rock campers” from the audition process, to forming bands, writing and recording music and finally culminating in a “battle of the bands” concert at a legendary Los Angeles venue.

The participants are led through day-long sessions by some of the best in the music business. Already onboard to mentor the rock campers: Ace Frehley (KISS), Michael Anthony (Van Halen/Chickenfoot), Mark Farner (formerly of Grand Funk Railroad), Lita Ford (The Runaways), Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead), Dave Mason (Traffic), Kip Winger (Winger), Bruce Kulick (KISS), Gary Hoey (solo artist), Teddy Andreadis (Guns N’ Roses), Mark Hudson (producer, songwriter–Aerosmith), Spike Edney (Queen), Sandy Gennaro (Joan Jett/Pat Travers Band), Jeff Foskett (Beach Boys), Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters), Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot/Ozzy) and Richie Kotzen (solo artist).
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Celebrity entertainers Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announced the kick off of the RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED 25th ANNIVERSARY TOUR in the Los Angeles area March 4-6 with 3 special engagement shows at the BriXton South Bay, The Canyon, and The Coach House.

 “RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED” is a unique multi media tribute show featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson’s hit songs (including “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man”, “Garden Party”) performed by Ricky’s own twin sons Matthew & Gunnar and includes never before seen big screen video footage of the NELSON family with interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson.www.RickyNelsonRemembered.com
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Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment announce a unique unveiling of the 2010 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival lineup will take place next Tuesday February 9th. This will unfold throughout the entire day creating a virtual event for Bonnaroo fans, who will be able to view and discuss the confirmed lineup online.

 

Bonnaroo organizers invite the media to watch and participate in what they hope will become a new tradition for those who look forward to its annual artist announcement.
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The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival, scheduled to take place March 17 – 21, 2010 in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce a few of the bands scheduled to perform, artists that are participating on panels and exciting changes at the SXSW Day Stage.

This year’s SXSW Music Conference will feature some notable artists that will be speaking on panels taking place in the Austin Convention Center. Judy Collins shares her thoughts on “Where Goes English Folk Music?,” John Doe joins Ian Rogers’ panel “The Cultural Significance of Direct-to-Fan Marketing,” DJ Spooky encourages the spread of music into established cultural institutions in “Performing Arts: New Frontier for Live Acts,” Melissa Auf Der Mar exhibits her photographic side on “Image Makers Of Rock and Soul,” Suzanne Vega kicks MP3 butt on “Music Artists: Getting A Digital Ass-Kicking,”Andrew WK dissects rock star myths on “What Becomes A Legend Most,” Chris Walla highlights his studio work on “Producers Adapt & Survive,” Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth recall early gigs on “CBGBs Stories,” and Anya Marina talks soundtracks on “Case Study: New Moon.” Join these artists and over 350 other speakers for an enlightening look at the past, present and future of the music industry.
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Slayer and Megadeth are thrilled to announce the new, confirmed routing for the American Carnage North American Tour, which will commence with the rescheduled Canadian Carnage East dates in Quebec City on Friday, July 23. Slayer will then head to Europe for a run of festival dates, returning to kick off the American Carnage leg in Albany, NY on August 11. American Carnage will play 26 dates across the United States and Eastern Canada up to the Labor Day weekend, ending in Portland, OR on September 4. Testament will be Special Guest on all shows. Tickets purchased for the American Carnage shows when they first went on sale late last year will be honored for these rescheduled dates. Complete information regarding ticket sales can be found at
www.slayer.net

 

 

 

 Column All Rights Reserved Carol AnneSzel 2010

Nikki Sixx: Do Not Buy the Biography “An Education in Rebellion”

Posted in Heavy Metal with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 2, 2010 by Patrick Prince

Nikki Sixx has posted a warning to his fans on his MySpace blog about an unauthorized biography that is about to be re-released entitled “An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx.”

“Years ago an unauthorized biography called ‘An Education in Rebellion’was written about me without my approval or support. It was never endorsed. In fact, I disapproved and considered legal action because I felt fans were getting ripped off by being sold a book without my involvement.

“I feel fans have bought it under the assumption that I approved of it because the writers have collected interviews from people that make it seem relevant. These people who were interviewed have told me afterwards that they had no idea that their conversations were being used for an unauthorized book.

“I want to say that I do not, now or ever, approve of people riding the coattails of other people’s hard work and personal lives — this is criminal, in my opinion. This is no different than what the paparazzi does or the gossipy crap that perches like vultures on our newsstands with magazines like the National Enquirer.

“The writer and publisher are now ‘re-releasing’ the book with updated information based on my success with MÖTLEY CRÜESIXX: A.M.‘The Heroin Diaries’ and other ventures I’m involved in. It’s scummy at best, to be honest. My attorneys have already sent them legal letters directing them to stop, but they know the loopholes and how to get around them.

“Believe it or not, the law allows anyone to write a book about anyone else without getting proper permission, which is really crazy, because my fans think this was endorsed or approved by me, and it’s not.

“This is sad. These people are now partnering up with a company to sell ownership rights to the book’s master rights, even though they are my life rights — again, bordering on scum.

“As a fan of music, I do not buy anything unauthorized, because I know, unless the artist signs off on it, it’s hearsay, gossip, and made up to pad the pockets of the writers, publishers, etc.

“Their website gives people the false impression that these ‘auctions’ have the fans buying some portion of revenues that go to artists or songwriters. In my case, at least, nothing could be further from the truth. Nothing comes to me or my family. It’s hurtful.

“It’s this kind of thing that makes me even more excited to do the ‘Sixx Sense’ radio show.

“I look forward to shining a spotlight on issues like this one — issues that go unnoticed and issues that may otherwise slip through the cracks.

“In the end, I worry about the fans being ripped off. I cannot (nor can any of my friends in the public eye) stop these bottom feeders.

“If you want to know about MÖTLEY CRÜE, get ‘The Dirt’. If you want to know about band members, get their individual books, but don’t support this type of behavior on this or any artists….

“They say they’re excited to share this with fans and that may be so, but if it’s not about the money… then donate it to charity.”

According to Blabbermouth, Rock ‘N’ Roll Books/SCB Distribution will reissue the biography with a new cover (shown above) this spring. Exclusive material will include interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, SIXX A.M. frontman James Michael, producer Bob Rock, Lita Ford, late Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow,’80s CRÜE producer Tom Werman, ’90s producer Scott Humphrey, former MÖTLEY CRÜE/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist/vocalist John Corabi, side-project 58 co-producer Dave Darling, former London  bandmate Lizzy Grey, legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, recovery counselor Bob Timmons and more commenting on Nikki Sixx’s life.

Originally released in 2002, the 320-plus-page book has been entirely re-edited, updated through 2009, and features a two-disc bonus sampler featuring original bands influenced by the music of Nikki and Crue.



Trent Reznor Crushes the Grammys

Posted in Rock Music with tags , , , on January 31, 2010 by Patrick Prince

In the end, life has been pretty good for Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor. The man’s art is well-respected. But, regardless of the consequences, he will let you know if he thinks something is BS. Just follow him on twitter. In a tweet today, Trent let loose on the Grammys:

The Grammys = the old guard / old media propping up their puppets trying to convince the outside world (and each other) they’re relevant.

A little harsh, but that’s what I like about Reznor. He will not pull punches.

And on that note, enjoy the Grammys!

BBC Radio Scotland DJ Jim Gellatly Features Glasgow’s GoGoBot On His Latest Podcast

Posted in British music, British rock, Music, Rock Music with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 30, 2010 by John Curley

The Glasgow-based three piece GoGoBot have been winning many accolades of late. BBC Radio Scotland DJ Jim Gellatly named GoGoBot as one of his “10 For 2010.” And now, Gellatly has featured GoGoBot in the latest episode of his Radio Magnetic Podcast. The members of GoGoBot pick some songs to play during the podcast. They also performed four in-studio session tracks for the podcast. They performed “We Are Here,” “First Class Fool,” “Do You Remember?” and “Is This Love?” Of the tracks performed during the podcast, I particularly like “Is This Love?” Excellent tune!

GoGoBot (pictured above) are (left to right): Marko Kelly (lead vocals, keyboards, guitar), Rosie McClune (bass, keyboards, vocals), and Gordon McNeil (drums, vocals, and production). Rosie also plays guitar in the all-female, Glasgow-based band The Hedrons. (The Hedrons are currently on hiatus as the members of the band pursue other projects.) 

The podcast can be heard and/or downloaded from the Radio Magnetic Web site (see the “STREAM,” “DOWNLOAD,” and “PODCAST” buttons at the top of the page). Jim Gellatly’s podcast is also available on iTunes in the United States. Do a search on “Jim Gellatly’s New Music” in the iTunes Store and you’ll find it. It is free to download. 

The home page for the Radio Magnetic site is at http://radiomagnetic.com/.

To watch GoGoBot performing “Is This Love?” live at the ABC in Glasgow last month, click below: 

 

To meet the members of GoGoBot, click below: 

 

For additional information on GoGoBot, see:
http://www.myspace.com/gogobot
http://www.youtube.com/user/GoGoBotTV