The 12 Best Literal Music Videos
The literal video trend took off way back in 2008—that's like 18 Internet years ago. But it hasn't stopped being funny. The latest entry was a parody of Smashing Pumpkin's "Today" featuring a great Burning Man reference. But to be one of the 10 Best Literal Music Videos of All Time, you've gotta have an even-more-ridiculous music video to start with than Billy Corgan as the ice-cream man. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFormer Barenaked Ladies Frontman to Release Solo Album in September
Steven Page, who fronted and co-founded the Canadian rock group Barenaked Ladies, left the group to pursue a solo career in 2009. Since then, he has been working on an album called Page One, which is due out Sept. 28 via Anthem/Zoƫ/Rounder Records. Page produced the album with the help of John Fields (Jimmy Eat World, The Replacements).... read more
Found in: Music, NewsIndustry Chat: Terry McBride of Nettwerk - Is Ownership of Music Simply Irrelevant?
Terry McBride, CEO of Nettwerk (a combo music management company and record label) is known throughout the music industry as... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesSteven Page splits from Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies had a tough 2008. Lead singer Steven Page ran into trouble with the law for cocaine possession and was sentenced to probation, and singer Ed Robertson was involved in a plane crash. Adding more drama to the mix, it was recently announced that Page has left the group to pursue a solo career.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsA dozen hilarious music-related YouTube videos
You're going to be very product at work today. Just not for a little while. What follows are some of the funniest musical moments ever synched to moving pictures, digitized and uploaded to the third most popular site on the Internets (even beating out Obamicon.me). Ah, the joys of a good YouTube video. Some of the following are old (by Internet standards), others will hopefully be brand new to you. But they're all musical, and they're all funny—whether that was the plan of those who created them or not. Put your headphones on, make sure your boss is on the... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySarah McLachlan to co-headline Ships & Dip V
Sarah McLachlan is the latest artist to join Barenaked Ladies on their annual cruise, Ships and Dip V. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsBarenaked Ladies to release DVD of latest cruise outing
Canadian five piece Barenaked Ladies has announced plans to release a new DVD, SHIPS & DIPS III, chronicling their commercial Caribbean cruise event earlier this year. The disc, due Dec. 6, will include the band’s performances aboard the ship as well as behind-the-scenes footage as BNL traveled south from Miami last January. It's available for pre-order on the band's website. ... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsBarenaked Ladies' Ed Robertson walks away from plane crash
Barenaked Ladies guitarist/singer Ed Robertson survived a float plane crash in Ontario Sunday afternoon. The musician, who got his pilot's license in 2005, was behind the controller while wife Natalie and two other friends were also on board. No one was injured.... read more
Found in: NewsBarenaked Ladies, TMBG, more play Disney festival
Although they may not like to admit it, plenty so-called adults out there still feel giddy when they step inside the walls of a Walt Disney theme park or watch Peter Pan for the 579th time with their four-year-old. Yes, the Mickey Mouse Empire has found its way into the nostalgic realms of our mind that still wear training wheels and onesies. So, why not indulge in your childhood memories in a more open forum? ... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsBarenaked Ladies - "Brian Wilson"
Click above to watch "Brian Wilson" from Barenaked Ladies' new DVD Talk to the Hand: Live in Michigan, out now. Related Links: Video of the Day: Barenaked Ladies - “Sound Of Your Voice” Live Review: Barenaked Ladies - Gwinnett Arena - Atlanta, GA - Nov. 9, 2006 Feature: Barenaked Ladies Can't Be Everything to Everyone... read more
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