- That one group from England that everyone seems to adore, Radiohead, are hinting at a new album. Colin Greenwood told the world via a recent online post on Britain’s pro- freedom of expression website Index on Censorship that a new “group of songs” is in the can and that the band is deciding how to digitally release them. Meanwhile, major label artifacts continue to grumble and drool as the world passes them by.
- Are you stoked for Le Noise, the September 28th release from Neil Young? If you aren’t—and I’m telling you you should be (really, don’t make me tell you again)—then the recently debuted video for the autobiographical opus, “Hitchhiker,” should get your blood boiling:
- Speaking of Neil, recent tour opener Bert Jansch was forced to cancel the remainder of his opening tour dates for Young on top of a set of solo shows and a spot at this year’s Farm Aid after attending to complications stemming from his ongoing battle with lung cancer.
- Two EPs are now available for free download: John Vanderslice had released the Green Grow The Rushes EP on his website, and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are previewing their soundtrack for The Social Network with a 5-track sampler available here.
- Yann Tiersen, Amelie soundtrack composer, is hittin’ stateside markets with his upcoming album, Dust Lane. Set for release on October 12th via Anti-, the album features Tiersen’s talents through guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, analog synth, and a lengthy laundry list of various instruments.
- It was reported earlier this week that Borat AKA Bruno AKA Sacha Baron Cohen has signed on to an unnamed biopic to play late Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury.
- You’ll be giving your DVR a workout this week as the late night talk shows are filled with excellent musical guests. Tonight, for instance, you have four to choose from, including our own recent musical guests The Walkmen. If you’re thinking of Tom Jones as the septuagenarian-swooning crooner, you’ll be surprised by his current old-timey gospel sound. If that sounds good to you, don’t miss Bettye LaVette on Ferguson or Trombone Shorty on Kimmel. And Brian Wilson on Leno will be a rare treat. Plus, Pavement on Colbert? You can’t miss it. Here are the week’s highlights:
Monday, September 20
David Letterman: Chromeo
Jimmy Kimmel: Phoenix
Jimmy Fallon: Superchunk
Carson Daly: The Walkmen
Colbert Report: PavementTuesday, September 21
Jimmy Kimmel: Band of Horses
Jimmy Fallon: Merle Haggard
Lopez Tonight: Michael Franti & SpearheadWednesday, September 22
David Letterman: Tom Jones
Thursday, September 23
Jay Leno: Brian Wilson
Jimmy Kimmel: Trombone Shorty
Craig Ferguson: Bettye LaVette
Jimmy Fallon: Pavement
Carson Daly: Janelle MonaeFriday, September 24
Craig Ferguson: Willie Nelson
