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Big Star’s Alex Chilton Passes On, Wolf Parade Talk New LP and Slash Does MJ Damage Control in This Week’s News Round-Up
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3/20/2010
Despite SXSW being in full swing this week, there was hardly a slowdown on the news front, with the music world delivering its fair share of ups, downs and a lot in between. This week, we had everything from Big Star legend Alex Chilton (pictured) tragically dying of a heart attack, to Wolf Parade revealing the details behind their upcoming full-length, to Slash doing some serious backpedalling over his “gay” Michael Jackson comment. (More after the jump.)...
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Get the Weekend Going with The Runaways, Repo Men and The Bounty Hunter in This Week’s Film Round-Up
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3/19/2010
For those whose weekend plans include heading to the cinema, Exclaim! has you covered. Head to our Recently Reviewed motion section, where we have all the week’s top new flick picks, including The Runaways (pictured), Repo Men and The Bounty Hunter, plus more. (More after the jump.)
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Bryan Ferry Plans His Version of Groove Armada Collaboration for New Solo LP
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3/19/2010
Roxy Music front-man Bryan Ferry recently teamed up with British electro duo Groove Armada to provide vocals for “Shameless,” a song that appeared on the duo's latest album, Black Light. Now, Ferry is planning to rework the song on his guest-filled new solo album. (More after the jump.)
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Metric Share New B-Sides — With Strings Attached
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3/19/2010
Metric love self-promotion. We already knew that from their recent controversial T-shirt design, which blurred the line between Haiti relief and advertising campaign by including the slogan "Help, I'm Alive," in reference to their recent single. Earlier this week, when the Toronto new wavers announced that they would be giving away two free B-sides from their Facebook page, you knew there was bound to be a catch. (More after the jump.)
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Rival Schools Plan New LP for Photo Finish Records
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3/19/2010
Rival Schools, a post-hardcore supergroup led by Walter Schreifels (ex-Quicksand), have signed to Photo Finish Records and are planning the release of a new album this year. (More after the jump.)...
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Konono N°1 Announce New Album, Collaborate with Herbie Hancock
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3/19/2010
Earlier this month, we reported that Congolese street performers Konono N°1 would be dropping a new album in 2010. Thankfully, we didn't have to wait long for more information, as we now have the album title, release date and a bevy of other information to report. (More after the jump.)...
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Panda Bear Hints at Animal Collective Hiatus
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3/19/2010
Animal Collective's career so far has been on a steady upward trajectory, with last year's Merriweather Post Pavilion making them indie music's most buzzed-about band. However, in a new interview with BBC 6 Music, founding member Noah Lennox (aka Panda Bear) revealed that the band may be stepping back from the limelight, explaining that last year's marathon tour has burned them out. (More after the jump.)...
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WWII Bombs Threaten to Cancel AC/DC Concert
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3/19/2010
Yes, you read that headline right. An AC/DC concert scheduled to take place May 22 in Northern Austria is at risk of being cancelled after several sources reported unexploded bombs under the airfield venue. (More after the jump.)
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Oscar Peterson to Be Honoured with Statue in Ottawa
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3/19/2010
To honour late Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson, plans are being made to erect a bronze statue of the performer outside the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. (More after the jump.)...
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Surviving Big Star Members to Pay Tribute to Alex Chilton at SXSW Alongside M. Ward and R.E.M.’s Mike Mills
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3/19/2010
Following the tragic and sudden passing of Big Star’s Alex Chilton this week, the remaining members of the band, who were set to play at this year’s SXSW, will carry on with the show. (More after the jump.)...
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Sarah McLachlan Preps First New Studio LP in Seven Years
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3/19/2010
Vancouver singer-songwriter and Lilith Fair co-founder Sarah McLachlan is set to release her first studio album of original material in seven years. The album, titled The Laws of Illusion, is due June 15 from Nettwerk Recordings, and is being released at the perfect time to coincide with the upcoming Lilith Fair 2010 tour. (More after the jump.)...
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Lady Gaga Sued for $30 Million by Producer/Ex-Boyfriend
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3/19/2010
Producer Rob Fusari has had his hand in a number of pop radio hits over the last two decades, including tracks like Destiny's Child's “No No No” and Will Smith's “Wild Wild West.” Most recently, the New Jersey-based producer was instrumental in launching the career of Lady Gaga. And even though we didn't really know who he was until today, we sure do now that he’s launched a lawsuit against the increasingly popular pop star. (More after the jump.)...
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Steve Albini Labels Music Royalties “Ethically Unsustainable”
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3/19/2010
In the last decade or so, a number of factors have caused musicians to rethink the music industry. From the rise of MP3s and digital culture to the death of the CD and record label, industry folks have rethought every aspect of making and distributing music. The latest side of the industry to come under fire is the concept of royalties, which was recently shot down by legendary Chicago producer Steve Albini. (More after the jump.)...
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Previously Fanclub-Only U2 Remix Album Featuring Trent Reznor, Justice and Hot Chip Gets Triple-Vinyl Release
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3/19/2010
Following the fan-club-only release of U2’s remix album Artificial Horizon, the grandiose arena-rockers have announced that the band are now taking pre-orders for a forthcoming limited-edition, triple-vinyl version of the LP, which features other artists remixing and covering some of the band’s biggest hits from their storied career. (More after the jump.)...
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Exclusive: Wolf Parade Talk New LP — “This Is Not a Fussed-Over Computer Record”
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3/19/2010
It's been less than two years since Wolf Parade's last album, 2008's At Mount Zoomer, but somehow the wait feels much longer. After all, the band's output seems paltry compared to the vast number of side-project albums coming from the group's primary songwriters: Dan Boeckner and Spencer Krug. Luckily, those holding out for new Wolf Parade material won't have to wait for much longer. Speaking with Exclaim!, singer/guitarist Boeckner has revealed that the new album is just around the corner and given us a heads-up on what to expect. (More after the jump.)
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Alex Chilton Tributes Pour in From Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie, Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake, Hot Chip, Young Galaxy
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3/18/2010
Yesterday, Alex Chilton of ’60s group the Box Tops and ’70s power-pop favourites Big Star suddenly passed away after suffering a heart attack. It’s only been one day since the songwriter’s death, but already tributes and kind words have come from all corners of the entertainment universe for Chilton and his music, which touched thousands of fans around the world. (More after the jump.)...
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John K. Samson, Postdata, the Clientele and Every Time I Die Lead This Week’s Can’t Miss Concerts
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3/18/2010
Like every Thursday, we’ve done the heavy-lifting and delivered Can't Miss Concerts, our weekly guide to your best bets for gigging in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton. (More after the jump.)
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Universal to Lower CD Prices to Less Than $10
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3/18/2010
CDs are quickly going the way of the 8-track, and any plan to revive plummeting sales is only a temporary measure. Still, Universal Music Group will be giving it a shot, as Billboard reports that the record label will be experimenting with CDs priced at less than $10. Beginning in the second quarter of this year, some CDs will even be priced as low as $6. (More after the jump.)
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Dead Weather Prep New Single From Upcoming Sea of Cowards LP
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3/18/2010
Last we heard from the ridiculously prolific Jack White, he was busy dropping jams with Jay-Z, but that hasn’t stopped him from readying the Dead Weather’s sophomore LP. Not so long ago, White claimed the record was nearly complete and that it would be “bluesier and heavier than we ever thought we could be.” Now, things are a little more concrete. (More after the jump.)...
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Propagandhi Reveal Release Details and Cover Art for Haiti Charity EP
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3/18/2010
Kind-hearted political punk rockers Propagandhi have at long last unveiled the release details of their upcoming digital EP, a short but sweet collection of rarities with proceeds benefiting reconstruction efforts in Haiti through Partners in Health. (More after the jump.)...
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