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Travis Morrison Announces Retirement, Social Networking Aspirations
Google Travis Morrison these days, and the first thing that will pop up is a site simply titled "RETIRED." Yes, friends, according to the Web site of former the Dismemberment Plan frontman/solo artist, the man has taken himself out of the game. "No shows, no records, no bands," the page reads. "Just relaxing in Brooklyn. Befriend me on facebook. I'm so nice!"... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDJ ToTom Remixes Bob Dylan
Last week, the Beastie Boys announced they were sampling Bob Dylan on their upcoming album, but DJ ToToM has officially one-upped the duo, releasing an album's worth of Dylan tunes mashed up with other artists like Franz Ferdinand, the Pixies, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and David Bowie.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKanye Louis Vuitton Shoes Now Available for Purchase
In typical press-ready fashion, Kanye West teasingly flaunted his tomato-red, self-designed kicks at Paris Fashion Week this past January, months before the shoes would be available for purchase. The time has come, however, for the pricey pairs' release in collaboration with Louis Vuitton.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsCan Kanye West be Artist of the Year if He Never Releases an Album?
He’s certainly trying. So far this year, our buddy has released at least six great collaborative tracks, all of which are guest spots on somebody else’s records. Who says he’s self-centered? The man loves to share his gift! Act now and Kanye will perform at your wedding, bar mitzvah or funeral!... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayKid Cudi, Asher Roth Pair Up for Summer Tour Dates
The latest space cadet of hip-hop, Kid Cudi, seems to be feeling awfully benevolent this summer. On the heels of a new mixtape, Dat Kid From Cleveland, that hit the interwebs in April, the silly and ever-dapper MC plans to drop his debut LP this August. To amp up for the release, you can catch the up-and-comer on a summer tour kicking off in June, complete with a handful of dates alongside hip-hop freshman classmate, Asher Roth.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKanye West Holds Second "Stay in School" Concert
For the second time, Kanye West has agreed to perform a benefit "Stay in School" concert in Chicago, supporting Students Helping Our World. S.H.O.W. was formed by David Abrams, a sophomore at Chicago's Highland Park High School, who approached West about the project.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMassive Lineup Announced for 2009 Roskilde Festival
Denmark's 2009 Roskilde Festival will take place July 2-5, with the final lineup featuring about 175 acts from around the world.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsKanye West and Spike Jonze reuniting for short film
Last week’s new (well, kind of new) music video for UNKLE’s song “Heaven” was the second one Spike Jonze has directed in the past four years. Apparently, some little thing called Where the Wild Things Are has been keeping him busy, but that all sounds like a load of excuses to us. And while word was that his first real return to the medium would be on Weezer’s “The Greatest Man That Ever Lived,” it looks like he’s got some other plans first.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDef Jam preps 2LP comp for anniversary, Record Store Day
Hip-hop is in a collaborative frenzy right now. Nearly every big-name release has a small horde of featured artists, and producers and emcees are passed around the studios like so many communion chalices. Even so, uniting an entire label's best and brightest is no mean feat, since so many titanic egos would have to play nice to squeeze onto a single album. Def Jam, rap mecca that it is, is artfully sidestepping this problem by releasing a double-vinyl compilation in celebration of the label's 25th anniversary.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKanye West and Kelly Clarkson to sing on American Idol
It appears that Kayne West is all set to perform his new single, "Heartless," on American Idol tonight. It's not entirely surprising. In fact, it's actually a natural pairing considering American Idol is one of the most-watched shows on television and West is, well, one of the most-watched artists of our (or any other's, really) generation.... read more
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