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Apollo to swing for Pendulum
HERALDED for pushing drum and bass into fresh, vibrant new territory, the Perth-formed, UK-based sextet have caused quite a stir on the live scene thanks to the explosive live re-enactment of breakthrough LP, In Silico. They play here on Sunday.
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Supergroup Mongrel play free date
IT sounds like a mercy mission: Jon McClure - head Reverend with his band The Makers - drags original Arctic Monkeys bassist Andy Nicholson from his hidey-hole and Drew McConnell from the wreckage of Babyshambles to form a new supergroup.
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CityLife's guide to Christmas events
THE Christmas holidays are fast approaching - and there are only so many Santa's Grottos you can visit before the kids start to wonder just how much Father Christmas really does get around. Here are a few more activities to enjoy (for grown-ups too)...
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Science friction
Actor Keanu Reeves gives journalists short shrift as he promotes science-fiction remake The Day the Earth Stood Still
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Guitarist Satriani sues Coldplay
Grammy nominees Coldplay are sued by rock guitarist Joe Satriani over claims that they plagiarised one of his songs.
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Top film gong for Boyle's Slumdog
Danny Boyle's Mumbai-set drama Slumdog Millionaire is named best film by the National Board of Review in the US.
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Hear 'Human' NOW in it's ENTIRETY
Hey Stars! The wait is finally over! You can listen to my entire new album 'Human' on MTV's "The Leak"! Check it out now and don't forget to pre-order it on iTunes. There is a deluxe version as well with a bunch of extra tracks. This record really means a lot to me and I'm so excited to finally be able to share it with you.
Read more [Epic Records News]
Music Review | Piotr Anderszewski: Classical Pianist Digs Deep as His Fingers Take Flight
From the initial moments of the pianist Piotr Anderszewski’s recital at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night, a frisson of drama ran through his delicate balance of sound and space.
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Music Review | Vampire Weekend: That Plaid, Those Loafers, Those African Riffs
Vampire Weekend at Terminal 5 on Wednesday evoked another band whose members met in college and are still struggling with how to wear their success: Coldplay.
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Arts, Briefly: Grammys Like Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne, whose album “Tha Carter III” has been one of the year’s best sellers, received Grammy Award nominations in eight categories.
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Movie Review | 'Cadillac Records': Got Their Musical Mojo Working
“Cadillac Records” is a rollicking and insightful celebration of Chicago blues in its hectic golden age.
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Imelda May: She Can Probably Kick Our Asses
Well, since she's from Dublin, it's arses. Here's a rock-a-billy gaining some buzz across the pond -- mainly due to her intense, high spirited song, Johnny Got a Boom-Boom. Combined the good, take-no-shit attitude of Sons & Daughters with the swinging style of the Stray Cats and you'll get the feeling of what she's all about. Delving deeper into her song list on her debut album, Love Tattoos, you'll find tunes heavy on a country swing or a 40s-50s style jazz torch song. With her retro-look and old fashion voice, the comparisons to ... oh whatever, I won't go there. She's gotten the biggest push from Jools Holland, who tapped her to be his opening act on his Fall tour and to perform on his talk show. Recently, she to play some dates with Van Morrison. Here's her performance on Later of "Johnny Got a Boom Boom" Check out that wicked upright bass. Then her second song was the sweet "Falling in Love Again" where you can really savor her voice.
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Gavin and Stacey eyes award
BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey has the chance to hold onto its South Bank Show comedy award for a second year.
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BBC music list picks rising stars
Fifteen of the best rising music stars are picked by more than 130 leading UK pundits to be on the longlist for the BBC's Sound of 2009.
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After 35 years, Wogan bids adieu to Eurovision
Sir Terry Wogan is being replaced by Graham Norton as commentator on the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Jazz review: Bella Fleck&The Flecktones: Jingle all the Way
BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES: JINGLE ALL THE WAY
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Gig review: Arild Andersen, Paolo Vinaccia, Tommy Smith
ARILD ANDERSEN, PAOLO VINACCIA, TOMMY SMITH
THE LOT, EDINBURGH
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Album reviews: The Flaming Lips | Glasvegas: A Snowflake Fell (And it felt like a kiss)
THE FLAMING LIPS: CHRISTMAS ON MARS
WARNER BROS, £19.99
GLASVEGAS: A SNOWFLAKE FELL (AND IT FELT LIKE A KISS)
SONY BMG, £12.99
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‘Tis the Music for Being Cautiously Optimistic
Notable holiday albums — Christmas, mostly, with a little Hanukkah thrown in — are reviewed by the pop and jazz critics of The New York Times.
Read more [New York Times Music]
