Ludacris, one of the many “same old, same old” US rappers, put out a track yesterday laying into defeated Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton and Republican candidate John McCain. Obama isn’t a fan, quite clearly. A statement from his camp: “As Barack Obama has said many, many times in the past, rap lyrics today too often [...]

Posted on July 31st, 2008 by Max
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Alicia Keys & Jack White have recorded a new Bond theme together. The song is called Another Way To Die and it will be the bluesy sounds of the 22nd and most stupidly named Bond film, Quantum Of Solace, which is out over here on Halloween. It’s the first ever “Bond duet” and the Jack [...]

Posted on July 30th, 2008 by Max
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It’s been around for a long time now in the band’s live shows but yesterday Kings Of Leon premiered the track for free download on Spin for one week only. The band, still pretty fresh from conquering Glastonbury and every other festival they’ve been to this summer, are giving away the track as a taster [...]

Posted on July 29th, 2008 by Max
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1. Their line up consists of a mix of old and new. Representing the old is guitarist Robin Finck, who adds a far heavier type of guitar sound. Representing the new is Justin Meldal-Johnsen, giving the band a diverse edge (he’s previously worked with artists ranging from Beck to Air to Ladytron to Foo Fighters). [...]

Posted on July 28th, 2008 by Max
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It turns out that John Lydon has heard about the reports in the press that describe him as a racist. Turns out he’s not happy and has hit back. Kele Okereke of Bloc Party claimed that last weekend at Spanish music festival Summercase he was racially abused and attacked by Lydon and others from the [...]

Posted on July 22nd, 2008 by Max
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