Invaders Must Die

Perhaps the video isn't as great as many of their past....but the track shows some promise of a rather decent album.

THE PRODIGY -- INVADERS MUST DIE

www.theprodigy.com

Useless Fact Of The Week

The longest-running radio program by the same host is Folksong Festival hosted by Oscar Brand which was first broadcast on December 9, 1945 on WNYC Radio and is still on today.

The best is yet to come.

That's right....things are once again up and running. I appreciate some of the concern as my systems were failing to run. Good things are on the way.

Follow me on Twitter as well. http://twitter.com/cbmamblogspot

PromoOne: Leading the Digital Revolution in Music Promotion

PromoOne is a digital promotion service backed by Beatport that aims to serve djs and labels by making it easier to distribute, send out promo tracks and collect marketing data. " Labels can use PromoOne to get their music heard by top tastemakers, whilst DJs can use PromoOne to source quality tracks before they’re released. " ---Beatportal.

This may be huge....check it out now! <PromoOne>

New Tracks: Riz MC

Riz MC - Radar


I thought that this was waaaaaayyyy better than what Kanye put out....others seem to think so too.

McCain Lawyers Seek Dismissal

In a previous article I mentioned how there were many artists upset with the use of their music by the Republican Party. (here)

Well, lawyers for the McCain campaign are stating that they had nothing to do with a 120-second-long commercial that had a snippet of "Running on Empty" by Jackson Browne and that it was the ones at fault are the Republican Party of Ohio.

It is also being stated in documents in response to Mr. Browne that the usage was fair because it was not being used for profit but as part of politics..... TMZ has the docs..... (here)

Snoop and Martha

RIAA and The Sneaky Tricks....

The RIAA attempted to enter a judgement for twice the settlement amount and then has it rejected..... great news..... (RIAA attempt ......)

Recording Industry vs. The People does wonderful work to inform us all of the legal goings on as they happen. I encourage all of you to check out the page. (RIvsTP)

Useless Fact Of The Week

The first letter of every continent's name is the same as the last: AmericA, AntarcticA, EuropE, AsiA, AustraliA, AfricA.

Vote --- 2008 Gummy Awards....

I know...It is still a young blog.... you can vote for me or go to : Gummies for all of those you love.

Rumor Has It.....

There is a rumor going around that Hip-Hop band, The Roots will retire from touring and become the house band for 'Late Night' once Jimmy Fallon takes over. Currently they are on tour in Europe. Whether this is true or not....depends on the article about the subject you read. Guess we will not know until the show begins taping.

U.K. Music Backs Government Proposal

Billboard is reporting that U.K. Music, a recently formed umbrella organization combining the major British music industry groups, has announced its support for a co-regulatory system between ISPs, the music industry, and a government appointed body to ensure ISPs tackle illegal P2P file-sharing.

U.K. Music Backs Govt Proposal On ISPs

Who Wants To Be The Next Rapstar????

Internet Records has launched a search for the next big rap star on Sonic Bids for a new reality show. The show titled, “Who Wants to be the next Rap Star?”, is being noted as the first of its kind.

Contestants will be chosen from SonicBids entries and Internet Records will search for the top 12 rap artists in the country to compete in this exclusive 12 week online event. It will focus on artist development and chronicle the life of the artists from the time chosen to grand finale.

Submissions are open to the public.

For more information : Internet Records Sonicbids

One To Watch: Mayer Hawthorne & The County

Mayer Hawthorne, one of the newest members of the Stones Throw roster, is a pleasant surprise.

With a soulful sound that could have come straight out of the Motown Vaults, Mayer Hawthorne has created a sound that may have long been missing from the music realm as of late. At first listen one would think that the single, “Just Ain't Gonna Work Out” and the B-side, "When I Said Goodbye" are just recreations or remixes. One would be surprised to know that Mayer wrote, played, recorded and sang on these tracks.

I recommend this to anyone who likes to just feel good, relax, and missed that true R&B/Soul sound.

Check it out:

Mayer Hawthorne & The County Bio

Myspace

Buy here: www.stonesthrow.com/store

In The News....

From EurWeb :The Sundance Channel is teaming with Forest Whitaker to produce "Brick City," a new documentary series that takes an in-depth look at the challenges facing Newark, N.J., and its mayor, Cory Booker.

Rev. Al Sharpton has signed for an upcoming roast of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong of the comedy duo Cheech & Chong. Why?

Racial tensions increase.....more hate crimes reported.... (EurWeb)

TMZ is reporting that Don Cornelius has been ordered by a judge to turn over all of his firearms. He was also hit with a protective order, limiting contact with his victim to just "peaceful contact."


NYMusicCopyright.Org is a new Web site dedicated to copyright issues as they affect musicians from Public Knowledge.



Wow! is this a record?

The Prodigy’s UK tour sells out in 1 hour

Enjoy!

Bob Lefsetz Makes A Point

In some way... I have to agree with Mr. Lefsetz : Saturation

Chinese Democracy -- my thoughts.

I listened....and perhaps I should attempt to listen to it a few more times than I did.

I know what some people are going to do with this album...some will love...some will hate....some will not put thought in it and (try to) get over the fact that the original line-up is not there and that this could not have sounded like the other albums...and with that hang-up...they will most likely not try to hear this album. As someone who grew up listening to GN'R to the others --- GET OVER IT!!! THEY BROKE UP YEARS AGO....THEY GOT OVER IT!!!! .....unless you happen to be Adler...but that is another story.

The album was not bad...but for me...it wasn't that good either. Some of it truly was painful to listen to. Some of the songs felt like Axl followed other bands into their studio sessions, waited until they threw away a song...and did the song himself. One song reminds me of Nine Inch Nails, another of Pink Floyd. another of KMFDM. I felt confused by what I was hearing.

I was disappointed...almost....but, unlike many, I was not waiting for this album to come out. I didn't think it would come out.

The music itself wasn't too bad.

The one track that stood out was (for me) "If The World" because of the music....I wonder if I could get the instrumental.

Enough about what I thought.... hear for yourself: Chinese Democracy

Rapper Confesses....Gets 20 Years....

Police say that 25-year-old Rico Todriquez Wright, a rapper, wrote a song describing how he shot a man twice and felt so good about it and calling out the victim by name.

The victim, Chad Blue, told police he had known Wright before the September 2006 shooting. He testified companions egged Wright on as he chased and shot his victim in the thigh and groin. Blue told police he recognized Wright's voice on a CD, rapping "Chad Blue knows how I shoot."

Wright was sentenced to 20 years for two counts of aggravated assault and shall spend another 20 years on probation.

Links And Things....

Every once in awhile I just like to recommend some things.....this is nothing different....

Has anyone seen the Ill Bill video that is out? If not.... Ill Bill

"What I'm thinking and wanting you to feel, you will feel, because I'm gonna create music that will make you feel it."--Pitchfork did an interview with Common that was pretty good....
Common Talks Control, Producers, Terminator, Obama


Evidence and Alchemist - So Fresh (Step Brothers)



Jim Jones Musical Trailer....

Artist Direct has a video interview up with Pendulum

The King of Bahrain's son is suing U.S. pop star Michael Jackson for about $7 million in London's High Court for allegedly backing out of a business venture. Here's the story: More trouble for MJ

And last but not least..... ILLA J LIVE @ FAT BEATS (full set)

Enjoy!

Professor Fires Back At Song-Swapping Lawsuits

A Harvard Law School professor has launched a constitutional assault against a federal copyright law at the heart of the industry's aggressive strategy, which has wrung payments from thousands of song-swappers since 2003.

A great read....check it out here. Professor fires back at song-swapping lawsuits

Enjoy! And good luck to Prof. Charles Nesson

One To Watch: Brittany Bosco

There appears to be not much out there on artist Brittany Bosco but what I can tell you is that this songstress from Georgia has a sound that mixes soul with some electro with jazz and funk.

Check her out on imeem, buy here album on cd baby and download the free ep below.

SPECTRUM

Kiedis To See His Scar Tissue Become A Show.

It is being reported that HBO is developing a series based on Anthony Kiedis' memoir, Scar Tissue.

The series is said to be a Wonder Years - style comedy focusing on the Red Hot Chilli Peppers frontmans' early life.

The show will begin with his move from Grand Rapids, Mich., to live with his father in West Hollywood. It will center on his relationship with his father, said to have been a drug dealer who hung out with rock stars. A focus will also be West Hollywood and Los Angeles in the early 70s including rockstar encountered by Kiedis and his father.

Variety is reporting that Kiedis is heavily involved with the project and may narrate the story and/or make a cameo.

Status Check : Munsters Remake

The Wayans Brothers announced their involvement with a remake of the 50's television show, "The Munsters", four years ago. Recently Shawn Wayans stated that the remake is almost ready. They are currently finalizing work on the third draft of the script. The characters will remain the way they were (no race change or type change) but the family will be placed in modern times. I hope it works. This is one of those tv shows that never was truly accepted in the movies or when remade in the past.

Who Will Be The Copyright Czar?

I read an article recently discussing possible picks for President-elect Obama for the position of Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator.

From the article: "Whoever Obama appoints can expect scrutiny from the content and technology industries. While ostensibly a coordinating position, the copyright czar job could easily expand to include advising the president." This will be a very important topic for the music industry and will effect many. This position was presented when President Bush signed the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO-IP) Act in September.

For More Information please check out the following stories:
Will Obama's Copyright Czar Help Save The Music?
President Bush Approves 'Copyright Czar' Bill
Bush’s New Copyright Czar Is Going To Do About As Much Good As His Drug Czar

Pennsylvania Man Charged With Criminal Attempt To Commit Robbery

Police say a central Pennsylvania man tried to rob a bank. The problem was that the tellers' cash drawers were empty.

Police Lt. Scott Laird said the tellers were waiting for their cash drawers to be filled when a man entered a Susquehanna Bank branch Thursday morning and demanded money. The first teller fainted and the others showed the man the empty drawers.

The robber apparently then threatened to file a complaint with bank management and left.

A customer at the drive-through called 911 and soon a 48-year-old man was arrested about 10 blocks away. He was charged with criminal attempt to commit robbery and was being held in the York County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail.

Please BET....Don't Mess This Up

BET and Marvel Comics have teamed for the upcoming animated series "The Black Panther" based on the comics of the same name.

The lead character will be voiced by actor Djimon Hounsou.

Black Panther was created by Stan Lee and made his first appearance in the July 1966 comic Fantastic Four #52. The character began headlining his own volumes in 1973. The series will be adapted from six of these comics.

Former BET president Reginald Hudlin wrote the scripts in 2005.

Royce 5'9 Upcoming Album

Warning: The media below is not totally kid-friendly.

"I'm ready to show all these other rappers just how wack they really are." - Royce 5'9

Royce 5'9 and his M.I.C. imprint are teaming up with One Records for the release of "Street Hop" due out in the beginning of 2009.

The highly-anticipated forthcoming solo-LP is executive produced by DJ Premier and will also feature production from DJ Premier, Nottz, Green Lantern, Carlos Broady, Ski, Kay Gee and Emile.
Bun B, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I are among those who will be making a guest appearance.

Kanye Blogs About His Arrest....

From the blog:

WHO'S WINNING, ME OR THE MEDIA?

REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH LIGHT I PUT OUT, THERE ARE PEOPLE WORKING JUST AS HARD TO ONLY DELIVER DARKNESS. IF YOU LISTEN TO MY MUSIC, HOW COULD I DELIVER SO MANY POSITIVE UPLIFTING MESSAGES AND BE THE MONSTER THAT THE MEDIA PAINTS. PAPARAZZI GIVE REAL PHOTOGRAPHERS A BAD NAME. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, THEIRS ARE WORTH A THOUSAND DOLLARS...

Read the rest of the post here: kanye arrested in england

London --- Urban Music Awards Cancelled

The 6th Annual Urban Music Awards in London were called off on November 15th after a triple stabbing left one guest in critical condition and two others wounded.

The show had to be aborted after an hour and a half when a massive brawl erupted. Police were forced to seal off the O2 Arena in the British capital to keep 300 people inside the venue until the early hours the next morning.

London's Metropolitan Police have stated that one man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Attendees questioned told authorities they had witnessed chairs, champagne bottles and broken glass fly through the air. It is not known which celebrities were there for the ceremony.

Suge Knight Suing Kanye West

Marion "Suge" Knight, former CEO of Death Row Records, was at a 2005 pre-MTV VMA party where he ended up getting shot in the right leg. He blames Kanye West for allowing a gunman to slip past security.

Knight is suing West "for all of his bullet wound-related expenses and for the damages for a loss and enjoyment of an earring." The earring in question is a 15-carat, $135,00 diamond stud he claims went missing during the incident.

TMZ has posted documents that were part of his bankruptcy filing where he included suing West.

The suit reads:
"It was reasonably foreseeable to defendants that the party would present a dangerous environment with the possibility of weapons (including firearms) being used by or against party guests given the well-known feuds that have at times pitched East Coast rap and hip-hop stars against West Coast rap and hip-hop stars, some of whom would be attending the party with their associates."

It adds:
"certain hip-hop artists who were invited to the party ... were known not to be friendly to Mr. Knight."

The man who shot Suge is unknown.

RIP

This has just been such a sad year....too many have passed in the last few weeks...

Update: Don Cornelius Charged

As previously reported, Don Cornelius was arrested last month after allegedly getting into a dispute with an unnamed person at his home.

The alleged victim was female but police will not say if the person was his wife.

The former "Soul Train" host has been charged with three counts of spousal battery, one count of dissuading a witness from making a police report, and one count of assault with a deadly weapon.

If Cornelius is convicted of all of the charges filed by the L.A. City Attorney it may land him in jail for five years. The charges, all misdemeanors, are said to be from two separate incidents.

Useless Fact Of The Week

The Wu-Tang Clan holds the record for the longest time spent on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart top 25 by a group at 48 weeks.

Batman Suing Batman....sort of

Batman, the home of the largest oil refinery in Turkey, is a predominantly Kurdish town located on the Batman River. Huseyin Kalkan, the mayor of the town has decided to file a series of charges against Warner Bros and Christopher Nolan, the director of The Dark Knight.

Sorry folks...this is not a joke....

Mayor Kalkan has stated that "There is only one Batman in the world." and "The American producers used the name of our city without informing us."

What? Is this guy serious? Unfortunately....yes, he is. He claims to have evidence that will prove the city of Batman was founded before the 1939 debut of DC Comic's superhero by the same name.

According to Variety -- He also hopes to pin a number of unsolved murders along with the town's female suicide rate on the psychological impact the film's success had on Batman residence.

I wonder why suddenly there is a problem with Batman, the superhero.....could it be the nice amount of profit that it got worldwide from The Dark Knight? Any reason DC is not involved?

I don't think the movie has had any psychological impact on the people of Batman at all.....actually, I think it is the way things are done over there....

I came across an old article by the NY Times from 2006 where they discuss how there were so many "suicides" that the United Nations had to send someone to go check things out.....

There are also stories on how a person from Batman living in another area cannot use the name Batman in their business name.

What?

To see that little article I mentioned go here: Killing or Suicide?

Warner Bros has not received anything yet...so maybe he will change his mind.

What is MXP4?

MXP4Player

Musinaut, a company based in Paris, have created MXp4 , a new music platform consisting of two components.

The MXP4 Creator is an editing tool devoted to creating music in the new mxp4 format. This format takes the MP3 concept, improves the encoding quality, then splits the whole thing into layers and tracks. This allows the user to create their remix whenever they want easily.

The MXP4 Player allows users to listen to any mxp4 track and to switch between variations available versions of the track (ex. remix1,remix2,acoustic,etc.). An MXP4 file may also contain multimedia information such as visuals, text, etc.

Could this be the next big thing? Only time will tell.... for more information check out the facts:
MXP4 F.A.Q.

Stories and Stories

Why is Soulja Boy still around? Was there ever a time where he said something intelligent? See here: on slave owners

One more thing you may be able to blame Mom and Dad for..... all in the family

As you may know....Prince was sued (if you didn't see here)... Mike Masnick took a look at Prince and his music business.... good and bad not too long ago.... Prince: So Close, Yet So Far

And for those of you who want porn while you work.....it may soon end : Workplace

Under The Bridge : Literally

See more funny videos at Funny or Die

I THINK THE GUYS WHO DO THESE VIDEOS ARE GREAT.....

Can You Imagine?

RIAA Bans Telling Friends About Songs

The guys and gals over at The Onion posted this interesting article (click link above) about the RIAA and it made me wonder.....what if? At the sad rate they are going....it could happen...right?

Russell Speaks To Talenthouse

Talenthouse.com is a new site set to launch on 12/1. The idea of the site to bring social networking for the artist to a whole new level by enabling them to be able to collaborate, create, and share their work in ways that perhaps they were never able to before.

Recently the site posted the following video to their blog. Russell Simmons speaks on creativity here and I would have to agree...if it is within you...you should share.



For more on talenthouse please go here: talenthouse

New Album From The Prodigy Coming Soon...

The electronic group, The Prodigy have announced that their new album, titled "Invaders Must Die", is scheduled for release on March 2nd.

Liam, Keith, and Maxim are all on the album. The last release was Fat Of The Land in 1997.

From the site: "The result is back to their bone shaking best, a collision of old skool rave noise with the stratospheric limits of new technology."

Can't wait......

A Letter From Prodigy

URB magazine has been corresponding with Prodigy lately and have decided to post one of his letters. The reactions to the letter have thus far been really mixed. I won't say that I agree or disagree with his views but I will say....at least he made his point clear as possible.

This is guaranteed to make you think and discuss afterwards: A Letter From Prodigy

Dr Pepper Anyone?

That's right folks....as promised....as long as Chinese Democracy is released....

Dr Pepper is ready to give out free soda coupons to every American when the album releases on Nov. 23, 2008. If you're out to get a free Dr Pepper just follow these simple steps:

HOW TO GET YOUR FREE DR PEPPER

1. On the Nov. 23, 2008 release date, go to www.drpepper.com
2. Register your information to receive a coupon for one free 20-oz. Dr Pepper.
3. When your coupon arrives, redeem it wherever Dr Pepper is sold.
4. Drink your Dr Pepper slowly to experience all 23 flavors. Dr's orders.

Coupons will be available for 24 hours, starting at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Nov. 23, 2008. Allow 4-6 weeks for coupon to arrive. Coupons will expire on Feb. 28, 2009. Limit one coupon per person. Full terms and conditions available at www.drpepper.com.

Useless Fact Of The Week

Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" holds the longest time spent on Billboard charts by a single album record with 591 consecutive weeks (about 11 years), 1,611 (about 31 years) total. It was on the Best Seller list for 741 (about 14 years).

Some Things.....

Rap group Naughty By Nature has announced that they are working on a reunion album slated for next year.... oh yeah...I can't wait...not really.

Just when many of us were hoping it (the trend) was over....Lil Jon Signs With Universal Republic He plans to release his much delayed "Crunk Rock" album early in 2009.

A thought........
That Coolio album came out right? Did anyone really buy it?

KOCH Records, in conjunction with D-Block, is to release Phantom Gangster Chronicles, Volume 1, a brand new mixtape CD/DVD project from founding Lox member Styles P. It has a release date of 11/11.

A thought.......
Now what was it that I stated sometime ago....something like....this is the time that all of the labels scramble to put out whatever hip-hop they can in hopes of making money for the fourth quarter....

"Universal Mind Control," will be released on December 9th. ***** See previous post.

Alchemist is releasing his new digital ep Nov 18th titled "The Alchemist's Cookbook". His forthcoming full length release, titled "Chemical Warfare" is due Feb 2009.

Hall and Oates Sue Publisher

Daryl Hall and John Oates are suing their music publisher. They say their song ‘Maneater’ was used without their permission, and that the publisher refused to protect their publishing agreement.

The suit, which was filed in Manhattan, says that a singer-songwriter used the song in 2006, and when they asked their publisher Warner/Chappell to sue for copyright infringement, the company refused.

Hall and Oates are now are seeking damages from Warner/Chappell and want to end their contract with the company.

Warner/Chappell spokeswoman Amanda Collins said Thursday the lawsuit was "completely without merit." She added, "We will defend ourselves vigorously."

....And Many Of You Didn't Stop Believin'

The Journey power ballad,"Don't Stop Believin'",has just
been named the first catalog track in history
to achieve online digital sales of more than 2 million units,
according to SoundScan.

Twelve Pigs In A Car.....

Budapest, Hungary - Two men stopped at a routine traffic check were caught with twelve pigs stuffed tightly in a car. The pigs weighed about 25-30 kg (55-66 lb) each.

Police say that the pigs came from a nearby farm, where 35 pigs have gone missing in recent days.


In other news.....

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - It starts where Fairbanks police receive a report shortly after midnight that a Ford Escort had been taken from the parking lot of a gentlemen's club.

Two hours later an officer spots the missing car and pulls it over. Charles J. Schultz explained that he was driving his Chevy Cavalier and everything was fine. Mr. Schultz was then informed that it was a stolen vehicle.

Police stated the 27-year-old's blood-alcohol content was .166. The reading is more than twice the legal limit.

Schultz has been charged with auto theft, felony driving under the influence and misdemeanor drugs misconduct. He has maintained that he has no memory of taking the wrong car at the club.

Warrant Out For Mos Def

Mos Def, whose real name is Dante Terrell Smith, is being sought in Las Vegas by police on an arrest warrant. The warrant is stemming from a scuffle with a photographer at a fashion trade show last August say authorities and the victim.

Volker Corell, 60, a Los Angeles-based photographer states that the 35 year-old rapper/actor tore his camera from around his neck on August 26th.

The photographer was on assignment to take photos at the trade show when he was allegedly attacked. He states that the last photos taken on his camera before it was broken show Def clearly reaching for him. "The last shot was his hands in front of the lens," Corell said.

Las Vegas police spokesman Ramon Denby says that the invesigators expected Def to turn himself in by the end of the week and face the warrant charge of felony robbery and misdemeanor malicious destruction of property. The warrant was issued at the beginning of the week.

A conviction for misdemeanor destruction of property less than $250 can bring up to six months in county jail. Robbery can carry a sentence of probation or two to 15 years in state prison.

Just A Few Things That Heppened....

El DeBarge, the former lead singer of his family group DeBarge, is back in jail without bail due to two outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest earlier this month for possession of a controlled substance.

According to Variety, John Singleton is no longer going to direct the feature film adaptation of the 80s TV series "The A-Team" ( oh man....I was just waiting for that one!)

Sly Stallone says - "Rambo hopefully will be back. We've just got to give you guys a story that's worthwhile."

(I really wasn't waiting for A-Team and the thought of another Rambo frightens me.)

Remember the group 112? If anyone wondered what happened to them (probably not), the group broke up last year after members Michael Keith and Marvin "Slim" Scandrick fell out with another member of the band. In an interview Keith states "I had to leave because I found out that a certain member of the group took my publishing check," Keith told Lee Bailey of EUR. "It was made clear that it was intended for myself and another member, Slim."

He didn't name names but feels that the accused will probably release some sort of rebuttal....oh well...

IT GETS WORSE!!!!!!!!!

Diddy is reportedly planning to release an album filled entirely with songs enhanced by Auto-Tune. WAIT....THERE IS MORE!!!!!!!!
In fact, he might be collaborating with T-Pain to develop more unique ways to utilize the contraption. OH THE HUMANITY!!!!! (my ears hurt just thinking about it).


And that is just a few things that happened.

Finally A Donor For Phife

It is being reported that A Tribe Called Quests' Phife Dawg, who has been on a waiting list for two years, has finally received the a kidney transplant in a longtime battle with diabetes.

Phife, who was diagnosed in May 1990, stated that his lax attitude towards his diet had caused his condition to worsen quickly. In 1992, he started to be debilitated by the illness, with his blood sugar level reaching fatal levels. He was put on dialysis in 2000 and in 2002 hospitalized when the condition got worse.

It is being reported that he is doing much better now.

Deftones Bassist Injured

Chi Cheng, bassist for the band Deftones, was injured in a car crash on 11/3 in Santa Clara,CA.

The bands' label, Warner Bros, released the following statement: "His condition is serious but stable. Cheng's mother urges everyone to say a prayer for his recovery."

At this time there are no further details on his condition at this time. However, it is being reported that he is in a coma. The members of the band and his family are requesting their privacy.

On the Deftones' blog, the bands frontman, Chino Moreno, posted a statement"............Chi is one of the strongest people I know and I'm praying that his strength will get him through this."

Recently the band has been working on their sixth studio album titled "Eros" which has been expected to hit stores in Spring 2009.

Mezzanine De L’Alcazar Volume 6 on Defected

Mezzanine De L’Alcazar is known as a destination restaurant in Paris. It is known as a multi-sensory experience with its cuisine, its' art exhibitions, and its choice of delicate disco and luscious soulful house music in the background.

I was quite surprised at what I was hearing with this release. With its downtempo, soulful mix it truly is what (they) say it is...."This delicate collection of specially selected tracks has been designed to stimulate the senses whilst dining and then later after your espresso, it sets the mood with sophisticated music to dance to."

I might have to check out Vol 1-5 as well.

Kaskade: The Om Remixes Out Now!

From beginning to end the latest from Kaskade, the om remixes, is beautifully done. It starts off with (a feel any "true house person" would appreciate) an extended mix of Colette's "Feelin' Hypnotized". As it moves through the pace remains intact and gives a sense of a rush.....and towards the end quick as it heats up...it cools you down with slower tracks like the closing song "Steppin' Out" by Kaskade himself....too bad it is only 12 tracks...

This is definitely a must have for any Kaskade fan, for any House fan, and for the Omies!


Tracklisting:

1. Colette - Feelin' Hypnotized (Kaskade Extended Mix)
2. J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science - Rainfall (Kaskade Remix)
3. Mark Farina - To Do (Kaskade Carry On Mix)
4. Afro-Mystik - Natural (Kaskade Roots Remix)
5. Rithma - Love And Music (Kaskade Remix)
6. Naked Music NYC - If I Fall (Kaskade Soulshower Mix)
7. Colette - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On (Kaskade Extended Mix)
8. Mark Farina - Cali Spaces (Kaskade Remix)
9. Colette - What Will She Do For Love (Kaskade Big Room Mix)
10. King Kooba - If I Could (Kaskade More Pop Mix)
11. Rithma - Builder (Kaskade Let's Make Out Mix)
12. Kaskade - Steppin' Out (Kaskade Chill Out Mix)

You can get the cd/or download it here: kaskade (get a free track too!)

UK Blogger To Appear In Court

35 year old civil servant Darryn Walker is accused of violating England's Obscene Publications Act by blogging about the fictional rape and murder of the pop group Girls Aloud.

He is accused of writing a violent, 12-page story about the kidnapping, mutilation, rape and murder of the female pop group titled "Girls (Scream) Aloud" and posting it on a fantasy pornography Web site. Walker has been granted unconditional bail until the trial.

The Obscene Publications Act is 50 years old and this case is considered the first real test since porn has become widely available.

Walker has already appeared in Newcastle Crown Court since his arrest by Scotland Yard's Obscene Publications Unit last February, but did not enter a plea in the case.

Trial is set to begin March 16, 2009.

Linkin Park - Leave Out All The Rest

"Leave Out All The Rest" from the upcoming live CD/DVD, Road To Revolution: Live At Milton Keynes,which will be released November 25th.

Useless Fact Of The Week

In Saudi Arabia, it is reported, that a woman may divorce her husband if he does not keep her supplied with coffee.

Trouble at eMusic?

Coming not too long after CEO David Pakman left to join Venrock, and as the search continues, eMusic has cut 10% of its workforce. Danny Stein, who chairs eMusic has stated that their(eMusic) retail partners that bundle the service with other products are reporting sales.

Despite this it is said that online traffic remains strong and that they expect it to gain revenue by 40% for this year.

Emusic has had its share of issues over the past year....they have had fall-outs with some indie labels, the subscription issue, and the lack of major labels on board.

There is reportedly a possibility that more layoffs are expected around Christmastime.