Artist: Graham Travis
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Why Don't You Know Me Yet?
Year: 2004
Tracks: 11
Soulwax
Friday, 27 June 2008
Graham Travis
Artist: Graham Travis
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Why Don't You Know Me Yet?
Year: 2004
Tracks: 11
Soulwax
Monday, 23 June 2008
Chris Korda and The Church of Euthanasia
Artist: Chris Korda and The Church of Euthanasia
Genre(s):
Techno
Discography:
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Sex Is Good [12'']
Year: 1998
Tracks: 4
Monday, 16 June 2008
Norton 'Not Snubbing' Hulk Interviews
The Incredible Hulk star Edward Norton has denied reports of a rift with the director and studio behind the new comic book movie, after he failed to take part in promotional duties for the film. Norton has been plagued by rumours of bust-ups with filmmaker Louis Deterrier and Marvel Entertainment, but he insists disagreements are all part of the creative process. But as the film prepares to hit movie theatres on Friday , the actor is a notable absence from the talk show circuit, leaving TV appearances to co-star Liv Tyler. However, the actor's representative insists there is nothing unusual about Norton turning down interviews - because he never gives them. His spokesperson tells the New York Daily News, "Edward never does that kind of thing - that's not him."
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Sunday, 15 June 2008
Ron Korb and Hiroki Sakaguchi
Artist: Ron Korb and Hiroki Sakaguchi
Genre(s):
New Age
Discography:
Japanese Mysteries
Year: 1997
Tracks: 13
Winehouse Drug Dealers Charged
Police in London have charged a couple with supplying drugs to troubled star Amy Winehouse. The charges stem from a video, in which the Rehab singer appeared to be smoking crack cocaine. A police source reveals John Blagrove and Cara Burton have been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and ecstasy. The couple has been released on bail. Blagrove and Burton are due to appear in court on 1 July . Winehouse will not be charged in the case.
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90210 star is cast in new series
Former 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Jennie Garth has been cast in a lead role in the upcoming CBS pilot 'My Best Friend's Girl'.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new show is based on two best friends and co-owners of a biker shop whose relationship becomes complicated when one begins dating the ex-wife, Garth's character, of the other.
Garth, 35, who played Kelly Taylor in the iconic 1990s American teen drama, recently boosted her profile with a fourth place finish in the hit American show 'Dancing with the Stars'.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new show is based on two best friends and co-owners of a biker shop whose relationship becomes complicated when one begins dating the ex-wife, Garth's character, of the other.
Garth, 35, who played Kelly Taylor in the iconic 1990s American teen drama, recently boosted her profile with a fourth place finish in the hit American show 'Dancing with the Stars'.
The 'Tweeter Center' is Now the 'Comcast Center'
Comcast, Live Nation Announce Ten-Year Naming Agreement
BOSTON, June 4 -- Kicking off the summer concert season,
Comcast, the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and
communications, and Live Nation, the world's largest live music company,
today announced a 10-year partnership that gives Comcast the naming rights
to the former Tweeter Center located in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080604/NEW031 )
Beginning with tonight's Eric Clapton concert, the outdoor amphitheater
will be called the Comcast Center, with newly created signage that reflects
the facility's unique wooded setting.
"We are excited to join with Live Nation to place our name on one of
the most-loved entertainment venues in New England," said Randy Waddell,
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Comcast's NorthCentral
Division. "As we continue to invest and grow throughout Massachusetts, this
partnership underscores our long-term commitment to delivering an
unparalleled entertainment experience to our local customers."
The Comcast Center, owned by Live Nation, can accommodate 19,900 people
and hosts approximately 35-40 concerts per year. Some of the well-known
acts on this summer's lineup include Tim McGraw, John Mayer, Jimmy Buffet,
the Dave Matthews Band and The Police.
"We are very pleased to welcome Comcast to the Live Nation family and
are looking forward to both an exciting summer and a successful, long-term
partnership," said Don Law, President of Live Nation New England.
With more than 7,000 employees in New England, including over 4,600 in
Massachusetts, Comcast has made significant investments in the state since
arriving in 2003. The company has introduced the latest advanced broadband
services over its fiber-optic network over the last five years, including
High Definition Television, On Demand, Digital Video Recorders and Digital
Voice services. Additionally, Comcast now operates five call centers in the
Bay State, opening two new state-of-the-art facilities in Plymouth and
Waltham just last year as part of its commitment to its local customers.
The company is also proud of its partnership with the cities and towns it
serves, contributing grants to non-profit organizations, in-kind services
like high-speed Internet and cable television to schools, libraries and
Boys & Girls Clubs and volunteer hours. In May, thousands of Comcast's
Massachusetts employees participated in the company's annual Comcast Cares
Day, volunteering for Comcast's company-wide day of service in 29
communities across the state.
About Live Nation
Live Nation is the future of the music business. With the most live
concerts, music venues and festivals in the world and the most
comprehensive concert search engine on the web, Live Nation is
revolutionizing the music industry: onstage and online. Headquartered in
Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV." Additional information about the
company can be found at http://www.livenation.com under the "About Us"
section.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading
provider of entertainment, information and communications products and
services. With 24.7 million cable customers, 14.1 million high-speed
Internet customers and 5.2 million voice customers, Comcast is principally
involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable
systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment
Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout,
TV One, ten Comcast SportsNet networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which
develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a
majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the
Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball
team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.
Comcast's New England regions serve 2.6 million customers in
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine and
employ nearly 7,000 individuals.
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BOSTON, June 4 -- Kicking off the summer concert season,
Comcast, the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and
communications, and Live Nation, the world's largest live music company,
today announced a 10-year partnership that gives Comcast the naming rights
to the former Tweeter Center located in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080604/NEW031 )
Beginning with tonight's Eric Clapton concert, the outdoor amphitheater
will be called the Comcast Center, with newly created signage that reflects
the facility's unique wooded setting.
"We are excited to join with Live Nation to place our name on one of
the most-loved entertainment venues in New England," said Randy Waddell,
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Comcast's NorthCentral
Division. "As we continue to invest and grow throughout Massachusetts, this
partnership underscores our long-term commitment to delivering an
unparalleled entertainment experience to our local customers."
The Comcast Center, owned by Live Nation, can accommodate 19,900 people
and hosts approximately 35-40 concerts per year. Some of the well-known
acts on this summer's lineup include Tim McGraw, John Mayer, Jimmy Buffet,
the Dave Matthews Band and The Police.
"We are very pleased to welcome Comcast to the Live Nation family and
are looking forward to both an exciting summer and a successful, long-term
partnership," said Don Law, President of Live Nation New England.
With more than 7,000 employees in New England, including over 4,600 in
Massachusetts, Comcast has made significant investments in the state since
arriving in 2003. The company has introduced the latest advanced broadband
services over its fiber-optic network over the last five years, including
High Definition Television, On Demand, Digital Video Recorders and Digital
Voice services. Additionally, Comcast now operates five call centers in the
Bay State, opening two new state-of-the-art facilities in Plymouth and
Waltham just last year as part of its commitment to its local customers.
The company is also proud of its partnership with the cities and towns it
serves, contributing grants to non-profit organizations, in-kind services
like high-speed Internet and cable television to schools, libraries and
Boys & Girls Clubs and volunteer hours. In May, thousands of Comcast's
Massachusetts employees participated in the company's annual Comcast Cares
Day, volunteering for Comcast's company-wide day of service in 29
communities across the state.
About Live Nation
Live Nation is the future of the music business. With the most live
concerts, music venues and festivals in the world and the most
comprehensive concert search engine on the web, Live Nation is
revolutionizing the music industry: onstage and online. Headquartered in
Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV." Additional information about the
company can be found at http://www.livenation.com under the "About Us"
section.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading
provider of entertainment, information and communications products and
services. With 24.7 million cable customers, 14.1 million high-speed
Internet customers and 5.2 million voice customers, Comcast is principally
involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable
systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment
Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout,
TV One, ten Comcast SportsNet networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which
develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a
majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the
Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball
team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.
Comcast's New England regions serve 2.6 million customers in
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine and
employ nearly 7,000 individuals.
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Giveamanakick - Welcome to the Cusp
Three years after the instrument mangling of 'We Are the Way Forward', noise rock's version of 'The Odd Couple' return catchier, but not quieter.
While the power summoned by singer-guitarist Steve and drummer Keith was always attractive, they now have better songs to lure people in too.
As 'Welcome to the Cusp' shows on a number of occasions, the duo have gone further to create an identity away from the bands that have influenced them, resulting in music which is immediate and memorable.
In the mellow-meets-metal of 'Brittle Bones' and the singalong 'Borrowed Time' they have two tracks which would make a perfect 7" in any collection, with the poppy 'A Laugh' and frenetic 'Giveamanakick Are Dead Meat' also worthy of that accolade.
Near the close you may find your attention starting to wander - but only back to what you've already heard. They have a great record in them, you'll be certain after hearing this.
Harry Guerin
While the power summoned by singer-guitarist Steve and drummer Keith was always attractive, they now have better songs to lure people in too.
As 'Welcome to the Cusp' shows on a number of occasions, the duo have gone further to create an identity away from the bands that have influenced them, resulting in music which is immediate and memorable.
In the mellow-meets-metal of 'Brittle Bones' and the singalong 'Borrowed Time' they have two tracks which would make a perfect 7" in any collection, with the poppy 'A Laugh' and frenetic 'Giveamanakick Are Dead Meat' also worthy of that accolade.
Near the close you may find your attention starting to wander - but only back to what you've already heard. They have a great record in them, you'll be certain after hearing this.
Harry Guerin
Katie Couric -- Hoity-Toity!
Katie Couric patronized TMZ's cameraman today by saying he was a great "aspiring" "journalist for asking the one question everyone wants to know.
Excusez-moi!
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Factory 81
Artist: Factory 81
Genre(s):
Metal
Rock
Discography:
Midwest Demos
Year: 2004
Tracks: 6
Mankind
Year: 2001
Tracks: 11
Upon their formation in 1997, the members of Factory 81 wanted to create a heavy of stomp-paced metal in their hometown of Detroit, MI. Individually consisting of Andy Cyrulnik (drums), Kevin Lewis (bass), Bill Schultz (guitar), and Nathan Wallace (vocals), the quaternary furthered its thickness with an undertone of "new schooltime" hard-core that was inspired by the likes of Earth Crisis, Hatebreed, and Strife. This hybrid finally resulted in the 1999 release of Factory 81's number one album, World, through Medea Records. The following class, the album was re-released with a bonus live track and technologically enhanced with antecedently unavailable execution cuts.
REVIEW: The Incredible Hulk (12A)
Ang Lee’s Hulk was deemed a critical and commercial flop in 2003, with many feeling a lack of action and/or serious villain made the whole thing a bit of a trial. Five years on, and up pops the newly-formed Marvel Studios, with an increased input into their characters’ big screen exploits (and no doubt a bigger cut of the box office). The move has seen nothing but success so far, with Iron Man making over $500million worldwide. Their second theatrical release is a ‘reboot’ (i.e. ‘let’s pretend the first one didn’t happen’), with Edward Norton replacing Eric Bana in the lead.
Bruce Banner (Norton) is on the run, finding day labour where he can and keeping ‘off the radar’. By night he tries to cure the radiation poisoning that turns him into The Hulk, desperately searching the globe for a remedy. He is, however, close to being found. General Ross (William Hurt) will stop at nothing to find Banner and harness his mutation for military purposes, enlisting the help of sadistic sniper Emile Blonsky (Tim Roth). He uses similar techniques to radiate Blonsky and throws Banner, and his former girlfriend Betty (Liv Tyler), also Ross’ daughter, into grave danger.
The biggest problem a film like this has - in the age of ‘real’ superheroes (such as Jackman’s Wolverine) - is that The Incredible Hulk is perhaps the most difficult to convert. For all the clever writing and gritty camera angles, you still have to make a huge green monster believable. Luckily, this adaptation seems to work through the sum of its parts. Louis Leterrier works on the big bangs and SFX, whilst co-writer/star Norton works on the character and story. There is the odd line that puts your teeth on edge (“it would be...an abomination!!!”), but overall it’s an entertaining plot that tries it’s best to balance with the action.
It’s very much a passion project for Norton, who has described himself as a ‘Marvel Kid’. That enthusiasm comes over in both his writing and his portrayal of the lonely superhero. He plays Banner as an idealist, with Hurt’s ruthless General believing his entire body is the US military’s property. Something of a let down is Roth, who doesn’t really look like he’s interested. Still, Roth on autopilot is still worth watching. Tyler isn’t really given a fair shake character wise, more of a womanly Sarah Jane Parker, if you will. She brings a lot of warmth to every scene she’s in, but still her main task is to scream “Nooooo!”.
The ending will leave audiences divided- CGI haters will be incensed, however even the biggest cynics will feel a little flash of awe at the sheer scale of the climactic battle. Norton is the perfect Banner, and whilst this may not be a perfect movie, it is certainly the best Hulk adaptation we could have hoped for.
Bruce Banner (Norton) is on the run, finding day labour where he can and keeping ‘off the radar’. By night he tries to cure the radiation poisoning that turns him into The Hulk, desperately searching the globe for a remedy. He is, however, close to being found. General Ross (William Hurt) will stop at nothing to find Banner and harness his mutation for military purposes, enlisting the help of sadistic sniper Emile Blonsky (Tim Roth). He uses similar techniques to radiate Blonsky and throws Banner, and his former girlfriend Betty (Liv Tyler), also Ross’ daughter, into grave danger.
The biggest problem a film like this has - in the age of ‘real’ superheroes (such as Jackman’s Wolverine) - is that The Incredible Hulk is perhaps the most difficult to convert. For all the clever writing and gritty camera angles, you still have to make a huge green monster believable. Luckily, this adaptation seems to work through the sum of its parts. Louis Leterrier works on the big bangs and SFX, whilst co-writer/star Norton works on the character and story. There is the odd line that puts your teeth on edge (“it would be...an abomination!!!”), but overall it’s an entertaining plot that tries it’s best to balance with the action.
It’s very much a passion project for Norton, who has described himself as a ‘Marvel Kid’. That enthusiasm comes over in both his writing and his portrayal of the lonely superhero. He plays Banner as an idealist, with Hurt’s ruthless General believing his entire body is the US military’s property. Something of a let down is Roth, who doesn’t really look like he’s interested. Still, Roth on autopilot is still worth watching. Tyler isn’t really given a fair shake character wise, more of a womanly Sarah Jane Parker, if you will. She brings a lot of warmth to every scene she’s in, but still her main task is to scream “Nooooo!”.
The ending will leave audiences divided- CGI haters will be incensed, however even the biggest cynics will feel a little flash of awe at the sheer scale of the climactic battle. Norton is the perfect Banner, and whilst this may not be a perfect movie, it is certainly the best Hulk adaptation we could have hoped for.
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