The DFA to Release Slew of Rare Remixes
Associated artist: Nine Inch Nails
Source: Billboard

"A host of rare tracks will see the light of day for the first time on "The DFA Remixes -- Chapter Two," due Oct. 3 via DFA/Astralwerks." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Mercury Prize Nominees Announced
Associated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: MTV

"Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not," Thom Yorke's "The Eraser" and Muse's "Black Holes and Revelations" are among the nominees for the 14th annual Mercury Prize, awarded to the year's best British album." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Yorke & Arctic Monkeys For Mercury Prize
Associated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: Billboard

"Only eight days after its release, Radiohead frontman Thom Yoke's solo debut "The Eraser" (XL) was installed today (July 18) as the bookmakers' joint favorite for the 2006 Nationwide Mercury Prize alongside alternative rock quartet the Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not."" FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Chili Peppers & The Who Head Baltimore V Fest Bill
Associated artist: The Killers
Source: Billboard

"The Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Who will headline the U.S. version of the Virgin Festival, presented by Virgin Mobile and set for Sept. 23 at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore." FULL STORY

posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The Killers Hire Tim Burton for Next Video
Associated artist: The Killers
Source: Launch

"Tim Burton will apparently direct a video for a forthcoming single by The Killers, it has been claimed." FULL STORY

posted July 13, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Plaque Stolen From AC/DC Singer's Grave
Associated artist: AC/DC
Source: NME

"Thieves have stolen a plaque from AC/DC frontman Bon Scott's grave on what would have been the rock legend's 60th birthday." FULL STORY

posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The Killers To Release Sam's Town Single In October
Associated artist: The Killers
Source: Billboard

"The Killers will return Sept. 18 with "When You Were Young," the first single from their highly anticipated sophomore album, "Sam's Town." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The Killers Give Fans a Listen To Their New Single
Associated artist: The Killers
Source: NME

"The Killers are offering NME.COM readers the chance to get an exclusive listen to their new single 'When You Were Young' from 4pm today." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Artic Monkeys Leak Gossip on Bassist's Leave
Associated artist: Arctic Monkeys
Source: NME

"Arctic Monkeys have finally spoken out about ex-bass player Andy Nicholson's departure." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Bumbershoot & Le Ann Rimes News
Associated artist: AFI
Source: Billboard

"Blondie, Spoon, New Pornographers, Steve Miller Band, the Thermals, the Bellrays, As I Lay Dying and Copeland are among the final additions to the lineup for the 2006 Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival. As previously reported, the event will be held Sept. 2-4 at the Seattle Center." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM