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March 12, 2010

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Music News

U2's Bono and Jay-Z record Haiti earthquake song Jan 20, 2010
Coachella set with Muse, Jay-Z, Gorillaz, 130-plus others Jan 20, 2010
'Rock Band' game to let any act upload and sell their own songs Jan 19, 2010
Pair of Dixie Chicks plan album, tour as new band Court Yard Hounds Jan 19, 2010
George Clooney recruits Bono, Sting, Timberlake for Haiti benefit gig Jan 18, 2010
Melissa Auf Der Maur 'disappointed' with Courtney Love's decision to reform Hole Jan 18, 2010
Lady Gaga collapses in Indiana, cancels show Jan 15, 2010
Jay Reatard dies at age 29 Jan 14, 2010
Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass dies at 59 Jan 14, 2010
Simon & Garfunkel join Jazz Fest Lineup Jan 13, 2010
Jay-Z and Beyonce named top earning couple by Forbes Magazine Jan 13, 2010
Hendrix’s final recordings set to arrive on “Valleys of Neptune” Jan 12, 2010
eMusic inks Warner deal; plans for streaming Jan 12, 2010
Elvis Presley feted in Memphis on 75th birthday Jan 11, 2010
David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd arrive on U.K. Stamps Jan 11, 2010
Franz Ferdinand star 'rejoins' The Yummy Fur at Glasgow gig Jan 08, 2010
Settlements near for victims of 2003 Great White nightclub fire Jan 08, 2010
Billy Corgan launches record label Jan 07, 2010
Paramore, Lady Gaga, Eminem win big at People's Choice Awards Jan 07, 2010
Snoop Dogg to hold "Snoop Bowl" in Miami Jan 07, 2010
Green Day, Lady Gaga, Dave Matthews join Grammy lineup Jan 06, 2010
Iggy & The Stooges for Matt Groening's ATP Jan 06, 2010
Radiohead's Thom Yorke pens three songs for documentary on Tibet Jan 05, 2010
Soundgarden reunion is official Jan 04, 2010
Elton John discusses helping Eminem kick drug habit Jan 04, 2010
U2’s 360° tour is 2009’s top trek Dec 31, 2009
Lil Wayne plays farewell show in New Orleans Dec 30, 2009
Blige, Latifah gear up for record-breaking People's Choice Dec 30, 2009
Avenged Sevenfold drummer dies at 28 Dec 29, 2009
Trent Reznor promises new NIN music Dec 29, 2009
Singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt dies at 45 Dec 28, 2009
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page pays tribute to 'hero' Jack White Dec 28, 2009
Kanye West, Amber Rose volunteer at homeless shelter Dec 28, 2009
Susan Boyle likely to beat Mary J. Blige for no. 1 album Dec 24, 2009
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler enters rehab, vows to stay in band Dec 23, 2009
Can the RIAA make peace with P2P file sharing if it generates artist revenue? Dec 23, 2009
Rockers Def Leppard developing cartoon series Dec 22, 2009
Lil Wayne released following Texas arrest Dec 22, 2009
Steven Tyler signs with new management Dec 21, 2009
Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles files for divorce Dec 21, 2009
Coldplay's Chris Martin to auction his first guitar for charity Dec 18, 2009
Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist quits, again Dec 18, 2009
Michael Jackson moonwalking loafers smash estimate at auction Dec 17, 2009
T.I. to be released to halfway house Dec 17, 2009
U2, Paul McCartney, “Glee” earn Golden Globe nominations Dec 16, 2009
Lil Wayne sentencing set for February 9th Dec 16, 2009
Chris Brown deletes Twitter after “Graffiti” rant, stores say album is overstocked Dec 15, 2009
The Stooges, Genesis, ABBA to enter Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Dec 15, 2009
Axl Rose denies releasing LAX statement Dec 14, 2009
Timbaland claims to be 'done with hip-hop' Dec 14, 2009
Axl Rose dlams 'unruly' paparazzi after airport scuffle Dec 11, 2009
CD pirates required to pay money to rights holders Dec 11, 2009
Susan Boyle breaks chart records Dec 10, 2009
The Flaming Lips sell silver fetus ornament for Christmas Dec 10, 2009
Travis Barker settles plane crash lawsuit Dec 09, 2009
Eminem and The Beatles named as top selling artists of the 2000s Dec 09, 2009
Beastie Boy "feeling fine" after cancer battle Dec 08, 2009
Weezer’s Cuomo injured in tour bus accident Dec 08, 2009
Eddie Vedder, Jon Stewart pay tribute to Bruce Springsteen at the Kennedy Center Honors Dec 07, 2009
Destiny's Child settle out of court over lawsuit Dec 07, 2009
ABC cancels Adam Lambert appearances Dec 04, 2009
Marilyn Manson promises 'romantic, self-abusive' new album Dec 04, 2009
Beyonce leads Grammys, Taylor Swift close behind Dec 03, 2009
Gorillaz reveal new album details Dec 03, 2009
Black Sabbath's Ronnie Dio diagnosed with stomach cancer Dec 02, 2009
of Montreal are 'fully psyched' to work with Beyonce Dec 02, 2009
Snoop Dogg lends voice to TomTom GPS Navigation Dec 02, 2009
Flaming Lips to perform Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” at New Year’s Eve concert Dec 01, 2009
Eminem to make guest appearance on Lil' Wayne's 'Rebirth' Dec 01, 2009
Norah Jones to be remixed by Beastie Boys, Santigold Dec 01, 2009
Fall Out Boy, Anthrax members form metal band! Nov 30, 2009
The Strokes to make UK festival comeback with Jay-Z Nov 30, 2009
Sugarhill Gang celebrate 30th anniversary of “Rapper’s Delight” Nov 30, 2009
Bob Marley, James Brown added to Grammy Hall Of Fame Nov 25, 2009
Lambert breaks down AMAs “controversy” Nov 24, 2009
MF DOOM allegedly puts on another fake show Nov 24, 2009
U2 to headline 2010 Glastonbury Festival on June 25th Nov 23, 2009
DMX sued for $1 million for dropping out of MMA match Nov 23, 2009
Green Day record “21 Guns” with Idiot cast Nov 20, 2009
Beck responds to Fiery Furnaces attack with song about Harry Partch Beck responds to Fiery Furnac... Nov 19, 2009
iTunes & Napster blasted by music download watchdogs Nov 19, 2009
Lupe Fiasco featured in History Channel documentary Nov 19, 2009
Who booked for Super Bowl Nov 18, 2009
Deftones host two benefit concerts for Chi Cheng Nov 18, 2009
Sir Paul McCartney to receive prestigious Gershwin Prize Nov 17, 2009
Former Motown exec helps bury Detroit's dead Nov 17, 2009
Amy Winehouse hospitalised after suffering medication reaction Amy Winehouse hospitalised after s... Nov 16, 2009
Kanye West returns to the stage at Beyonce’s London show Nov 16, 2009
DJ AM's mother faults plane crash for suicide in lawsuit Nov 16, 2009
Jackson’s “This Is It” doc grosses $200 million worldwide Nov 13, 2009

Daily New Release Downloads

What's New on the Net

[Video] Beach House: "Walk in the Park" Jan 20, 2010
[Video] Of Montreal offer tease of new song “Enemy Gene” Jan 20, 2010
[MP3s] Matisyahu on Daytrotter Jan 19, 2010
[Video] Adam Lambert: "Whataya Want From Me" Jan 19, 2010
[MP3] new Rafter: “Paper” (Explicit) Jan 18, 2010
[Video] Gil Scott-Heron: "Me and the Devil" Jan 18, 2010
[MP3s] MGMT - Kids (original) & Chiddy Bang - Kids (cover) Jan 15, 2010
[MP3] Harold Melvin The Blue Notes Featuring Teddy Pendergrass“Listen ... Jan 14, 2010
[MP3s] Ted Leo covers Nick Lowe and Terry Reid Jan 14, 2010
[MP3] Let’s Wrestle – "We Are the Men You’ll Grow to Love" Jan 13, 2010
[MP3] "I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II" by Killer Mike Jan 13, 2010
[MP3] new Seabear: “Lion Face Boy” Jan 12, 2010
[MP3s] Daniel Johnston on Daytrotter Jan 12, 2010
[Video] The Mountain Goats Psalms 40.2 Jan 11, 2010
[Download] Diplo's "Free Gucci" mixtape Jan 11, 2010
[Video] Animal Collective: Brother Sport Jan 08, 2010
[Album Download] Jazzmatazz 4 by Guru Jan 08, 2010
[MP3] Xiu Xiu: Gray Death Jan 07, 2010
[Video] Vampire Weekend: California English fron Juan's Basement Jan 07, 2010
[Stream] Usher: "Little Freak" [ft. Nicki Minaj] Jan 06, 2010
[Video] Vampire Weekend do “Cousins” on Letterman Jan 06, 2010
[MP3s] Thrice on Daytrotter Jan 05, 2010
[MP3] Kanye West: Crack Music Jan 04, 2010
[Video] Neon Indian: Deadbeat Summer Jan 04, 2010
[Stream] Vampire Weekend’s Contra on Myspace Jan 04, 2010
[Video] Randy Randall, Bradford Cox, Jim Jarmusch: "Cortez the Killer" (... Dec 31, 2009
[MP3s] Best of 09 list: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, YACHT, Jay Z with Alecia Keys a... Dec 30, 2009
[Video] Springsteen honored by Vedder, Sting at Kennedy Center Dec 30, 2009
[Album Stream] Laura Veirs on NPR Dec 29, 2009
Spike Lee reveals video for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” Dec 29, 2009
[Video] Melvins "The Kicking Machine" on Surveillance Dec 28, 2009
[MP3s] Clem Snide on Daytrotter Dec 28, 2009
Rolling Stone's best music videos of the decade Dec 28, 2009
[Photo Gallery] Reunions, stage invasions, chart battles - the top news ... Dec 24, 2009
[MP3s] Hellogoodbye on Daytrotter Dec 23, 2009
[Photo Gallery] 30 biggest concerts of 2009 Dec 23, 2009
[Video] Das Racist: Rainbow in the Dark [Unsigned] Dec 22, 2009
[MP3s] 50 in 09 : You Ain’t No Picasso’s Favorite Songs of 2009 Dec 22, 2009
[Download] Banjo or Freakout: Xmas Album Dec 21, 2009
[Download] Belle & Sebastian’s Peel Christmas Party (whole album) Dec 21, 2009
[Video] Rihanna is armed and scandalous in new “Hard” video Dec 18, 2009
[Download] Fight Like Apes give away free album Dec 18, 2009
[Video] Phoenix unplugged at SPIN Magazine Dec 17, 2009
[MP3s] Japandroids on Daytrotter Dec 17, 2009
Billboard's best of '09 Dec 16, 2009
[MP3s] Lloyd: "Like Me featuring Bun B" and "Take It Off ft. J. Holiday ... Dec 16, 2009
[Listen] Fall Out Boy drummer's new project Dec 15, 2009
Spin's 20 best videos of 2009 Dec 15, 2009
Gorilla vs. Bears's ep's and singles of '09 Dec 14, 2009
You Ain’t No Picasso’s 50 favorite albums of the decade Dec 14, 2009
[Video] Superchunk: Quest for Sleep Japan Dec 11, 2009
[MP3s] Tori Amos on Daytrotter Dec 11, 2009
[Video] Blakroc do “Ain’t Nothing Like You” on Letterman Dec 10, 2009
[Video] Bob Dylan unwraps “Little Drummer Boy” Dec 10, 2009
Rolling Stone's decade-end readers’ poll: your favorite album, song an... Dec 09, 2009
[MP3s] Thee Oh Sees on Daytrotter Dec 09, 2009
[MP3] Another Single From Lil Wayne's 'Rebirth' Leaks Dec 08, 2009
[Photo Gallery] Exploding breasts and giant bathtubs - the freaky fashio... Dec 08, 2009
[Video] Rihanna sings with Shy Ronnie on SNL Dec 08, 2009
[Video] Dirty Three: Sea Above, Sky Below [ft. Nick Cave] Dec 07, 2009
[MP3] Langhorne Slim: Say Yes Dec 07, 2009
[MP3] Hall & Oates – Out of Touch Dec 04, 2009
[MP3] Coldplay: Left Right Left Right Left Dec 04, 2009
[Video] Vampire Weekend: Cousins [XL] Dec 03, 2009
[VIDEO] Phoenix record a Take Away Show appearance Dec 03, 2009
[MP3] Phil Collins – "Take Me Home" (12"ers Extended Version) Dec 02, 2009
[Video] The Feelies: Egyptian Reggae Dec 02, 2009
[MP3] Lil Wayne: I Feel Like Dying (Flying Lotus Remix) Dec 02, 2009
[MP3s] St. Vincent – "The Party" and Monsters of Folk – "Dear God (S... Dec 01, 2009
[Stream] New music from Spoon, Norah Jones, Wierd Al and more... Dec 01, 2009
Snoop Dogg’s “Malice N Wonderland” trailer Dec 01, 2009
[Video] Mos Def + Talib Kweli joined by the Roots, Dirty Projectors for ... Nov 30, 2009
[Video] Punk siren Jemina Pearl, unplugged. Nov 30, 2009
[Trailer] Blur film to hit cinemas next January Nov 30, 2009
[Video] Lady Gaga brings “Bad Romance,” sense of humor to “Leno” Nov 25, 2009
[Video] Camera Obscura: "The Blizzard" (Jim Reeves cover) Nov 24, 2009
Paramore unveil 'Brick By Boring Brick' video Nov 24, 2009
[Video] Major Lazer: "Keep It Goin' Louder," Nov 23, 2009
[Video] My Morning Jacket on American Dad Nov 23, 2009
[MP3s] Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons on Daytrotter Nov 20, 2009
[Video] These United States make a ’90s VHS video for “Important Thi... Nov 19, 2009
[MP3s] Cymbals Eat Guitars on Daytrotter Nov 19, 2009
[Video] Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck: “Heaven Can Wait” Nov 19, 2009
[MP3] Minus The Bear: "Broken China" Nov 18, 2009
Gary Giddins: 101 ways to get tnto 'jazz' Nov 18, 2009
[MP3] Harlem: “Sometimes” (Flamin’ Groovies cover) Nov 18, 2009
[MP3] Lil Wayne, Sleigh Bells: "Fireman on the Ground" Nov 17, 2009
Memoryhouse cover Grizzly Bear’s “Foreground” Nov 17, 2009
[MP3] A Sunny Day in Glasgow: "Shy (Ernest Gonzales Remix)" Nov 16, 2009
Chris Brown debuts new single Nov 16, 2009

Vintage Videos

Barry Manilow

1/18/1975, Barry Manilow scored his first US No.1 single when 'Mandy' (originally titled 'Brandy' when it was recorded in 1972 by Scott English).
Jan 18, 2010
Teddy Pendergrass

R.I.P. Teddy Pendergrass 1950-2010
Jan 14, 2010
Johnny Cash

1/11/1964, 'Ring Of Fire' by Johnny Cash became the first Country album to go to No.1 in the US album chart.
Jan 11, 2010
Frank Zappa

Happy birthday Frank Zappa! Born on 12/21/1940 and one of the most unique musicians ever. Here he is at 22 playing bicycle on Steve Allen.
Dec 21, 2009
The Tokens

12/18/1961, The Tokens started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
Dec 18, 2009
Jackson 5

12/14/1969, The Jackson Five made their first network television appearance in the US when they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Dec 14, 2009
The Beatles

12/8/1966, working at Abbey Road in London, Paul McCartney overdubbed his lead vocal for ‘When I'm Sixty-Four’.
Dec 08, 2009
Jaco

Happy Birthday Jaco! 12/1/1951, perhaps the most enigmatic jazz bassist was born. Jaco Pastorius, bass player for Weather Report hit the charts in 1976 with 'Birdland.'
Dec 01, 2009
Queen

11/23/1975, Queen started a nine-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'
Nov 23, 2009
Jimi Hendrix Experience

11/16/1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience went to No.1 on the US album chart with Electric Ladyland. The double album included ‘Crosstown Traffic,’ ‘Voodoo Chile’ and ‘All Along the Watchtower.’
Nov 16, 2009
Bachman Turner Overdrive

11/9/1974, Bachman Turner Overdrive went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet.'
Nov 09, 2009
Peter, Paul and Mary

11/2/1963, Peter Paul and Mary started a five week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'In The Wind' the group's second No.1.
Nov 02, 2009
Barry White

10/26/1974, Barry White scored his only US No.1 album with 'Can't Get Enough.'
Oct 26, 2009
Chuck Berry

10/21/1972, Chuck Berry started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'My Ding-A- Ling', his first and only US and UK No.1, 17 years after ...
Oct 21, 2009
Bachman Turner Overdrive

10/19/1974, BTO went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Not Fragile.'
Oct 19, 2009
UB40 Red Wine

Oct. 15, 1988, UB40 went to No.1 on the US singles chart with their version of the Neil Diamond song 'Red Red Wine', also a No.1 hit in the UK.
Oct 15, 2009
The Police - Walking on the Moon

10/13/1979, Reggatta De Blanc' the second album from The Police started a four-week run at No.1 in the UK. The album cost only £6,000 to record.
Oct 13, 2009
Ray Charles

10/9/1961, Ray Charles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Hit The Road Jack', it reached No.6 on the UK chart.
Oct 09, 2009
John Lennon

10/7/1975, The New York Supreme Court stood by John Lennon and voted by a two to one majority to reverse his deportation order.
Oct 07, 2009
The Crystals

10/2/1961, The Crystals’, "Oh Yeah Maybe Baby" was released. A year later, they had a No.1 hit with "He's a Rebel," and soon after, "Da Doo Ron Ron."
Oct 02, 2009
Bad Company

9/28/1974, Bad Company went to No.1 on the US album chart with their self-titled debut album.
Sep 28, 2009
The Temptations

9/25/1964, The Temptations begin recording ’My Girl’ which went on to be their first US number one and the first of fifteen US Top Ten hits.
Sep 25, 2009
Buddy Holly and The Crickets

9/23/1957, Buddy Holly and The Crickets went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'That'll Be The Day.' The title being taken from a phrase used by John Wayne ...
Sep 23, 2009
Frankie Avalon

9/18/1960 On his twenty-first birthday, Frankie Avalon was given $600,000 that he earned as a minor from such hits as his 1959 US No.1 single "Venus."
Sep 18, 2009
Little Richard

9/14/1955, having trouble in the studio Little Richard and his producer; Bumps Blackwell went to the Dew Drop Inn for lunch. Richard started playing the piano in the bar like ...
Sep 14, 2009
September 11th

911 The Rescuers - Please Remember. Music by LeAnn Rimes
Sep 11, 2009
Eddie Cochran

9/8/1956, Eddie Cochran signed a one year contract with Liberty Records, an went on to give Liberty three top 40 hits including ‘Summertime Blues.’
Sep 08, 2009
Rolling Stones

9/2/1964, The Rolling Stones recorded their version of the Willie Dixon song ‘Little Red Rooster’ at Regent Sound Studios in London, England.
Sep 02, 2009
The Beach Boys

8/28/1965 The Beach Boys 'California Girls' was at No.3 on the US singles chart. Video features guest appearances from Bob Hope and Jack Benny!
Aug 28, 2009
Jimi Hendrix

8/26/1970 Jimi Hendrix made his last UK performance at the Isle of Whight. Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Jethro Tull, Miles Davis, The Doors, The Who, Chicago, Sly and ...
Aug 26, 2009
Patsy Cline

8/21/1961, Patsy Cline recorded the classic Willie Nelson song, ‘Crazy’. She was still on crutches after going through a car windshield in a head-on collision two months earlier.
Aug 21, 2009
Diana Ross

August 18th, 1973, Diana Ross scored her second US No.1 single with 'Touch Me In The Morning'.
Aug 18, 2009
8/12/2009 R.I.P. Les Paul

Revered guitarist, innovator and designer of one of the most iconic guitars ever created. Rest in peace sir.
Aug 14, 2009
Dexy's Midnight Runners

August 7th, 1982 Dexy's Midnight Runners were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Come On Eileen,'their second and last No.1 and the best-selling single of 1982.
Aug 07, 2009
Chuck Berry

7/27/58 - Oil giant Esso issued a warning that the rhythm of rock & roll could cause drivers to be heavy on the pedal, making them waste precious fuel. Thanks ...
Jul 27, 2009
Bruce Springsteen

7/20/75 - Spingsteen and band opened their Born to Run Tour at The Palace Theatre in Providence, RI.
Jul 20, 2009
Gladys Knight

7/15/52 - 8 year-old Gladys Knight won $2,000. on Ted Mack's Amateur Hour.
Jul 15, 2009
Black Sabbath

7/13/68 - Black Sabbath played their first gig at a small blues club in Birmingham, England.
Jul 13, 2009
Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, rest in peace.
Jun 26, 2009
6/23/57 - Lonnie Donegan made it to #1 on the UK singles chart with "Gamblin' Man." It was the ...

Jun 23, 2009