All posts from 18 July 2007

REVIEW ROUNDUP: The Cribs, Men’s Needs Women’s Needs Whatever

Previously best known for their “Hey Scenesters!” single and two smaller-label albums, the English indie-rock trio (all brothers, including a set of twins) graduate to the big time with this major-label and American debut, which is also notable for being produced by Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand. Many of the critics are digging The Cribs’ […]

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Tour updates: Rilo Kiley, Killers, Of Montreal and more

Bat For Lashes
Natasha Khan has scheduled a handful of American shows later this month in support of her Mercury Prize-nominated album “Fur and Gold,” which will finally be released in the US on July 31st.

Tour Dates (Artist Direct)

Ben Folds + John Mayer + James Morrison
The three performers will share a triple bill on a number […]

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Music briefing: Literature killed the radio star

Singer Bobby Brown is worried that he may be the subject of an al-Qaeda attack on his upcoming tour, Dotmusic reports. Frankly, we’re just surprised that he has an upcoming tour.
It turns out that Warner Music Group will not be bidding for EMI after all. EMI’s board of directors has approved a previous offer […]

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Album release updates: Subtle, Annie Lennox, Taken By Trees, and more

Brooks & Dunn
The country duo will release their next album, “Cowboy Town,” on October 2nd.
Keyshia Cole
The singer’s second album, “Just Like You,” is set for a September 11 release.
Kasabian
The UK band will release an EP (”Fat Fuse”) of all new material in Britain on September 3rd.
Talib Kweli
Kweli’s next release, “Ear Drum,” has been delayed again. […]

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