Billy Bragg, Patrick Wolf, Radiohead, More Back Lily Allen in Illegal Firesharing Battle
Nearly 100 musicians attended yesterday's meeting to support Lily Allen's fight against digital piracy, then greeted the U.K. pop star with cheers when she decided to pay a surprise visit.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLollapalooza 2009 Day Three Photos: Jane's Addiction, Lou Reed, Bat for Lashes, Band of Horses and More
[Above: Cage the Elephant]Photos taken by Doug Seymour at Lollapalooza... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsHey, Ladies: Mercury Prize Nominees Include Record Number of Females This Year
The UK's Barclaycard Mercury Prize announced its shortlist for the best albums of the year recently, and of the 12 nominees, five are female artists or bands fronted by women. This marks a new record for female nominations for the prize, awarded each year for the best albums by British and Irish musicians. In their announcement of the shortlist, the Prize's website said that this year's nominees "reflect the strong feminine presence in UK and Irish music with many young, empowered women making an appearance with their debut records."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLollapalooza 2009 line-up to feature Tool, Lou Reed, Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction, Snoop Dogg, many more
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
Found in: Music, NewsBat for Lashes: Two Suns
With guest spots from Scott Walker and Yeasayer... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsBat For Lashes announces details for Two Suns
Bat For Lashes will release... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBat For Lashes - "What's A Girl To Do?"
Click above to watch "What's A Girl To Do?" from Bat For Lashes's new record Fur And Gold out now on Caroline Records.... read more
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Where Have All The Weird Girls Gone?…
