Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Music News and New Music For January 8th, 2014

So of course, when running your own blog solo it can be tough to keep up with the s**tload of stuff that comes across our ears over a weekend!  Some good, some bad, some not even worth mentioning.  I guess that's how I use AFGM in general.  These articles that I go through everyday from various sites (Blabbermouth,. CBC, National Post, AV Club, Exclaim, Music News, Rolling Stone, etc.) and sort of "filter" some of the nonsense news such as the latest fashion design, who's got beef with who and who ISN'T doing music...still.

These articles brought forth are for a few different reasons:

1. It is relevant music information that pertains to you as a reader, no matter the level of intent or the genre.

2. They are relevant to the music I would be currently listening to or a genre I have put some attention and focus on.

3. I am somewhat patriotic about my Canadian music, so that always comes as a first for me.  I enjoy music from all parts of the world respectively, but I still have to promote local if I can.  Canadian music rocks!

4. Because it's humourous and we can ALWAYS use a good laugh.  Rarely will it be at someone's expense...but then again I am just the guy talking about it.  They're the ones causing the comments.

So in closing, I trust you all will not read EVERY single article posted here.  But I hope you find something of use here and keep the conversation going by forwarding it onto someone else.  Click on each article heading for redirection to the full article.  Cheers!



Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor Appointed to the Order of Canada:

"The Governor General presents honours and awards on behalf of all Canadians to recognize those people who have demonstrated excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service in ways that bring special credit to this country." -Govenor General of Canada (website)


Alexisonfire Hint at More Pressings of Sold-Out Box Set and Individual LP Reissues:

"Also, don't go rushing to Ebay if you didn't get one. We are already discussing pressing a second batch and the full lengths on their own. (More info when everyone's holidays are done)

xoxoxoxoxo
George"



In a report on the scheme, Professor Hallam said children developed ‘enhanced listening skills and the development of other skills necessary for careful listening to take place including concentration and self-discipline’.



"It takes a few days for things to return to normal, but we’re officially back!

First of all, we owe a big thanks to Google for being fair and transparent and allowing us back onto their results pages. We overstepped, and we deserved to get smacked."



"Online music has always been a risky space for startups, but Whyd is coming at it with an interesting spin, and trying to do something different from the Spotifys and Deezers of this world, providing a social listening experience instead of a mere giant jukebox. I hope it succeeds."



"Created by IK Multimedia, the iRing supports the company's music apps, including GrooveMaker and VocaLive. As such, it's geared toward professional DJs and music makers who'd like to manage their music and sound effects without having to touch their iPhone or iPad."



"Beats Music — which was built on the foundation of an earlier subscription service MOG — is run by the 60-year-old Iovine, the chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M, and Ian Rogers, a former chief of Yahoo! Music. It is aiming to differentiate itself by using a staff who hail from the mainstream radio world."



"Consumers have a fixed time budget, a more rigid constraint than their spending budget. Competition for a slice of a consumer’s time budget is far tougher than competition for a slice of a consumer’s wallet. So what’s amazing is that apps have successfully grabbed a share of this time budget."



The Recording Academy announced Monday that Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart will perform as a duo for "The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles." The event will be taped at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 27, a day after the Grammy Awards.

The special will air on CBS on Feb. 9 -- exactly 50 years after the Beatles made their U.S. debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show." An estimated 73 million viewers tuned in to watch the event, which has become one of the world's top cultural moments.


Led Zeppelin Planning to Reissue First Three Albums in 2014:

“The first of the Led Zeppelin reissues — comprising of ‘Led Zeppelin I,’ ‘Led Zeppelin II’ and ‘Led Zeppelin III’ — will be released this year. I’ve also been working on some of my own material from the archives that will be unleashed in 2014.” -jimmypage.com


Eagles' 'Hotel California' Turned into "World's Largest Vinyl Record":



The Eagles will be playing at the Forum on January 15, 17, 18, 22, 24 and 25.


Pixies Surprise Fans with 'EP-2':



"The new songs were recorded during October 2012 at Rockfield Studios in Wales, UK, were produced by Gil Norton, and written by the Pixies. As with the band’s “EP-1” and “Bagboy” track, as well as the Pixies original classic albums, “EP-2” features special artwork designed by Vaughan Oliver at v23. “EP-2” is available exclusively on the band’s website – www.pixiesmusic.com – as a DDL (mp3 only), lossless DDL, limited edition 10-inch vinyl, and as part of special bundles." -pixiesmusic.com


Jack White is “finishing” his next album:

“i'm producing two albums this month, and finishing them."

"one of them is mine.”


Daft Punk to Perform with Stevie Wonder, Pharrell, Nile Rodgers at Grammys:

"Daft Punk's performance will also feature Stevie Wonder, Pharrell, Nile Rodgers, and the Random Access Memories session players, sources confirm. The RAM players are Chris Caswell, Nathan East, Omar Hakim, and Paul Jackson Jr."


Ice Cube Slates 'Everythang's Corrupt' Album for May Release:



"EVERYTHANGS CORRUPT street date: May 13, 2014."


Childish Gambino Announces "The Deep Web" North American Tour:

02/04 London, UK - 02 Shepherd's Bush Empire
02/05 Manchester, UK - Manchester Gorilla
02/06 London, UK - KOKO
02/10 Paris, FR - Le Trabendo
02/12 Amsterdam, NL - Melkweg Oude Zaal
02/13 Brussels, BE - VK Vaartkapoen
02/15 Berlin, DE - C-Club
02/16 Cologne, DE - Die Kantine
02/27 Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
02/28 Santa Barbara, CA - UC Santa Barbara
03/03 San Diego, CA - Soma
03/04 Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theater
03/07 Dallas, TX - South Side Ballroom
03/08 Houston, TX - House of Blues
03/17 St Paul, MN - Myth
03/19 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
03/21 Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom
03/22 Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
03/24 Toronto, ON - Sound Academy
03/26 Montreal, QC - Metropolis
03/28 Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
03/29 New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
03/30 Boston, MA - House of Blues
04/01 Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
04/03 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade Music Park
04/29 Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
04/30 Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
05/02 Las Vegas, NV - The Chelsea Ballroom at the Cosmopolitan
05/03 Los Angeles, CA - Shrine Auditorium


Kanye West Threatens Legal Action over Coinye Digital Currency:


Brad Rose, a lawyer at Pryor Cashman LLP, noted that they will "notify the cryptocurrency community at large of your infringing actions and pursue all legal remedies against any business that accepts the purported COINYE WEST currency" if those responsible do not comply.


Insane Clown Posse Sue FBI Over Juggalos' Gang Classification:

"We don't fit in anywhere.  And when people don't understand you, people fear you. All we're trying to do is be like the Stephen King of music. We like to tell horror stories." -Violent J


CHTHONIC To Release 'Ián-Bú' DVD In February:

"Ián-Bú" will be available on DVD and Visual Digital formats via Eagle Records on February 25th, 2014.


Full "Ián-Bú" breakdown + track listing:

1. Intro: Arising Armament
2. Oceanquake
3. Supreme Pain For The Tyrant
4. Next Republic
5. Takao
6. Broken Jade
7. Southern Cross
8. Sail Into The Sunset's Fire
9. Defenders Of Bú-tik Palace
10. Outro: Undying Rearmament

Bonus Features

* Formoz Afterwords
* Chthonic Fashion

Music Videos

* "Supreme Pain For The Tyrant"
* "Sail Into Sunset's Fire"
* "Next Republic"
* "Set Fire To The Island"
* "Defenders Of Bú-tik Palace"
* Behind-The-Scenes/Making-Of-Video
* "Supreme Pain For The Tyrant"
* "Sail Into Sunset's Fire"
* "Defenders Of Bú-tik Palace"
* Interview w/ bassist Doris Yeh and director Vince Chuang


New Black Label Society Album “Catacombs Of The Black Vatican” Scheduled For April Release:



“Catacombs Of The Black Vatican” will be released on April 8th via eOne Music.


New Bury Tomorrow Track “Watcher” Available:



“Runes is the album we have always wanted to make and we cannot wait for everyone to hear it. Progressing from (2012’s) ‘Union of Crowns’, we've tried to capture our favourite era of metalcore whilst blending the nuances of what make the genre so great today. It's a faster, more aggressive album, but it still sounds like us, we couldn't be prouder of it!” -Dan


BUTCHER BABIES - 'I Smell A Massacre' Video:

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