Pages tagged “the killers”

Twilight: New Moon Soundtrack Songs Unveiled: Some Thoughts and Predictions

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After the first Twilight soundtrack sold 2.2 million copies in the U.S. (3.5 million worldwide) there was some serious jockeying between Sony Pictures and various labels for pole position on the New Moon soundtrack. After all, that's roughly three and a half million pieces of evidence that people will actually go out and buy it instead of just illegally downloading it. Well, the finalized tracklist for the New Moon soundtrack has been revealed, and our best/worst suspicions are confirmed: boy oh boy is it indie-tastic....  read more

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The Killers Prep Live From The Royal Albert Hall DVD

The Royal Albert Hall has played host to the who's who of history's finest musical acts: The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Frank Sinatra, to name a few. Now, The Killers will join their lofty ranks, and we get to watch it, too....  read more

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Rolling Stones, Killers, Amy Winehouse, Fall Out Boy, Many More Contribute to Climate Change Benefit CD

When a good and worthy cause is presented to the music industry, some musicians sure don't screw around in creating the ultimate fundraiser. Case in point: The UK climate change charity Artists Project Earth (APE), which raises awareness for climate-crisis projects and natural disaster relief, recently sought a little help from their friends. Those friends just happen to include names like The Rolling Stones, The Killers and Amy Winehouse....  read more

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Band Names That Sound Too Much Alike

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When our esteemed designer Josh Baker heard that Dignan was playing in our studio, he thought Dungen was coming in. Fortunately, both bands are awesome so he wasn’t disappointed—just a little confused. But it got us thinking about other bands with names that are too much alike. Here are our favorites:...  read more

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Lollapalooza 2009 line-up to feature Tool, Lou Reed, Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction, Snoop Dogg, many more

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After months of anticipation, Lollapalooza has finally announced its full 2009 line-up. Taking place Aug. 7-9 in Chicago's Grant Park, the event hosts the proverbial headliners (Tool, The Killers, Jane's Addiction, Beastie Boys, Lou Reed, Snoop Dog, Depeche Mode), the indie-rock staples (Vampire Weekend, TV On the Radio, The Decemberists, Ben Folds, Of Montreal) the slightly under-the-radar favorties (The Raveonettes, Bat For Lashes, Ra Ra Riot, Heartless Bastards) and the up-and-coming baby bands (Passion Pit, Hockey, The Low Anthem, The Virgins) one might expect, plus many more....  read more

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Coachella 2009, Saturday: The Killers, M.I.A., Fleet Foxes, TV on the Radio, Bob Mould, Jenny Lewis and more

Come along with Paste as we look back on some of the more notable sets from Day Two of Coachella 2009......  read more

Found in: Blogs, Festivus

Wild Light to hit the road with The Killers

Wild Light, one of Paste's picks on our list of Top 10 Buzziest Acts of SXSW 2009, is set to hit the road this spring with The Killers....  read more

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Actual Coachella 2009 line-up announced: Paul McCartney, The Killers and The Cure headline

Well, that's what we get for crying wolf...  read more

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The Killers tap M83 as opening act for Winter tour

There is a rich and storied tradition of big-name, stadium-filling rock acts plucking a critical darling up from the minor leagues to open their shows. It's a win-win, of course: the big guys score some artistic cred, while the smaller guys gain some much-needed exposure....  read more

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The Killers: Day & Age

To be fair, the success of Brandon Flowers and co. has always...  read more

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