 Archive for the 'Music' Category‘Star Wars in Concert’ coming to Valley Oct. 4July 23rd, 2009, 10:56 pm by Jayson PetersStar Wars’ iconic soundtrack is preparing to go on tour. As reported by The Associated Press:
The event comes to Jobing.com Arena in Glendale Oct. 4. Image: Lucasfilm/20th Century Fox Hang on — this is going to get brutalJuly 23rd, 2009, 12:12 am by Jayson Peters
For those about to rock — we sue you! (Image: Electronic Arts) Last month Activision filed a lawsuit against a San Francisco company to stop the release of its video game Brutal Legend; now Double Fine Productions has counter-sued, claiming the makers of Guitar Hero can’t stand a little battle of the bands. Brutal Legend, set for release in October, stars actor-musician Jack Black “as a heavy-metal roadie transported to a mythical ancient world to fight evil,” as described by The Associated Press. Read the rest of this entry » Stuff I found online: ‘Indy 5,’ Weird Al’s ‘Craigslist’ and moreJune 21st, 2009, 8:01 pm by Jayson Peters
Danger Mouse relies on piracy for new albumMay 18th, 2009, 6:14 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams
So he has decided to release a book of photographs which serve as visual accompaniment to the songs and a blank recordable CD labeled “‘For Legal Reasons, enclosed CD-R contains no music. Use it as you will.’” Since all of the songs on the album are already available on the Internet, if one were so inclined, a do-it-yourself version could be easily made. The album can be listened to for free in its entirety on NPR’s web site. This is why we never judge a book by its coverApril 15th, 2009, 11:06 pm by Jayson PetersWho’d have thought all it took to shut up smug old Simon Cowell was an unemployed Scot spinster?
See it for yourself: YouTube (embedding disabled) Wii Rockers get Foo Fighters, Oasis … and SpongeBobApril 7th, 2009, 4:02 pm by Jayson Peters
This week’s music lineup also includes tracks from American hard rock band Foo Fighters, British alternative band Oasis and three family-friendly tracks from the favorite pineapple dweller, SpongeBob SquarePants. R.E.M., Offspring tracks slated for ‘Rock Band’ storeMarch 10th, 2009, 12:04 am by Jayson PetersNew from Harmonix and MTV Games: Four new tracks from alternative rockers R.E.M. and The Offspring join the Rock Band Music Store catalogue of downloadable content. In addition, British guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson makes his Rock Band debut. Read the rest of this entry » Stevie Ray Vaughan, Double Trouble for ‘Rock Band’March 3rd, 2009, 1:21 am by Jayson PetersThe debut album from late electric blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble will be added to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content. The weekly Rock Band music catalogue update also includes “New” from alternative rockers No Doubt. Read the rest of this entry » You know what ‘Doctor Who’ theme needs? More powerFebruary 25th, 2009, 1:37 am by Jayson Peters
As described on Wired’s Underwire blog:
Via UnderwireSee also: New ‘Doctor Who’ companion introduced Sound decision: Revisiting the lost adventures of ‘Doctor Who’ Alt-country acts, Jimmy Eat World added to Rock Band storeFebruary 24th, 2009, 10:26 pm by Jayson PetersHarmonix and MTV Games today added five alternative country acts to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, including artists Neko Case, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Drive-By Truckers and Old 97’s. Rock Band fans will also get a 3-pack from Mesa alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World. Read the rest of this entry » Cars songs join ‘Rock Band 2′ lineup for WiiFebruary 24th, 2009, 10:20 pm by Jayson PetersHarmonix and MTV Games added eight remaining tracks from The Cars’ self-titled 1978 debut album to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content for Wii. Read the rest of this entry » Nirvana tracks added to Wii ‘Rock Band 2′February 18th, 2009, 9:21 am by Jayson PetersHarmonix and MTV Games today added seven tracks from alternative grunge band Nirvana to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content for the Wii. Read the rest of this entry » See the Watchmen that’s not in WatchmenFebruary 13th, 2009, 11:42 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams
Rush tracks come to Wii ‘Rock Band 2′ catalogFebruary 10th, 2009, 9:02 am by Jayson PetersHarmonix and MTV Games today added seven tracks from progressive rock band Rush to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content for Nintendo Wii. The lineup features master recordings from Rush’s most successful album, Moving Pictures (1981), including “Tom Sawyer,” “Red Barchetta,” “YYZ” and “Limelight.” Other tracks include “The Camera Eye,” “Witch Hunt” and “Vital Signs.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Harmonix and MTV Games announced this week 11 new tracks coming today to the Rock Band Music Store catalogue of downloadable content for Nintendo Wii, including Journey’s definitive power ballad “Don’t Stop Believing.”
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