Associated artist: Razorlight
Source: NME
"Razorlight have reached number one in the NME Chart tonight (July 9). 'In The Morning', the first single from the band's eponymous second album, pushed The Strokes' 'You Only Live Once' into second place." FULL STORY
posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Lupe Fiasco
Source: Billboard
"Originally due June 27, Lupe Fiasco's debut album, "Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor," will now arrive Aug. 29 via 1st and 15th/Atlantic. The disc, which is co-executive-produced by Jay-Z, had been shelved due to an early April leak." FULL STORY
posted July 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Common
Source: Rap Reviews
"There IS some chemistry between the people of the backpack and the people of the thug, but I doubt it is enough to get them to cross town to do some mixing." FULL STORY
posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Bloc Party
Source: NME
"In a letter to fans, the group have revealed that it features R'n'B beats, strings and double drum kits. Posting on their official fan space, bassist Gordon Moakes said: "Bloc Party have finished a month at Grouse Lodge in County Westmeath in Ireland laying down licks and chops for the next record." FULL STORY
posted June 28, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Razorlight
Source: Aversion
"Razorlight has unveiled the track listing for its upcoming album. The British punk act’s sophomore release, "Razorlight," hits stores July 17 in the United Kingdom. An American release date has not been set." FULL STORY
posted June 27, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Virgin Megastore Exclusive Gig by RazorlightAssociated artist: Razorlight
Source: NME
"Razorlight are to play a tiny gig at London's Oxford Street Virgin Megastore at midnight next Sunday/Monday morning (July 3) to celebrate the release of new single 'In The Morning.'" FULL STORY
posted June 27, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Radiohead, Beck & Others to Headline V FestivalAssociated artist: Bloc Party
Source: NME
"V Festival has released extra tickets for its star-studded event. The festival is headlined by Radiohead and Morrissey, and also features Beck, Bloc Party and Kasabian." FULL STORY
posted June 27, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Lauryn Hill
Source: MTV
"Lauryn Hill, India.Arie and Al Green are headlining the inaugural Soul-Full Saturday festival in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida. The Roots are also playing an acoustic set at the event." FULL STORY
posted June 22, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Hip Hop Artists Bring J Dilla Back to LifeAssociated artist: Common
Source: Billboard
"The late hip-hop producer J Dilla's second solo project "The Shining," which was nearly completed when he died Feb. 10, will be issued Aug. 22 via BBE. The disc features appearances by Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch and Madlib, among others." FULL STORY
posted June 22, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Coldplay
Source: MTV
"EMI North America agreed Thursday to pay $3.75 million to settle a pay-for-play investigation by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer probing radio air time traded to benefit artists including Gorillaz, Coldplay and Beenie Man, The New York Times reports..." FULL STORY
posted June 16, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM
