Month: March 2010

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 2nd, 2010

JUSTIN BIEBER MEETS CRYING THREE-YEAR-OLD FAN Yesterday was Justin Bieber’s 16th birthday, but before he opened his own presents, he gave a huge gift to one of his youngest, but most enthusiastic fans.   Last week, three-year-old became an Internet sensation when her sister posted a video of her crying over the teen heartthrob on…

BRET MICHAELS TEAMS UP WITH MILEY CYRUS ON NEW SINGLE

Iconic rocker Bret Michaels, lead vocalist of Poison, reality TV star, actor, and solo musician, has just released the single “Nothing To Lose.” On the track Michaels taps into his melodic prowess and knack for composing epic ballads and delivers a song that will easily find a home amongst rock, pop and country music fans.

LEGENDARY RAPPER GURU IN COMA AFTER HEART ATTACK

The legendary lyricist called Guru born Keith Elam is in a coma after suffering a heart attack. He is awaiting surgery and remains in critical condition. Originally from Boston Guru moved to New York to pursue his rap career. He went on to become one of the most praised and respected MCs in hip hop…

MUSE RELEASE VIDEO FOR “RESISTANCE”

English alternative rockers Muse have released the official music video for their chart topping single “Resistance.” The video gives fans a glimpse of their energetic and extravagant live performances for which they are known.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS RETURN WITH SELF-PRODUCED ‘EPONYMOUS’ NEW ALBUM

Atlantic recording group Stone Temple Pilots has announced the upcoming release of their hugely anticipated new album.   “STONE TEMPLE PILOTS” — the Grammy Award-winning band’s first all-new collection in close to a decade — will arrive in stores and at all online retailers around the globe on May 25th. Produced by Stone Temple Pilots…

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN US TOUR ANNOUNCED

British post-punk legends Echo & The Bunnymen are launching their first US tour in support of their acclaimed new album, The Fountain. The shows are hot on the heels of the band’s recent tour celebrating their landmark album Ocean Rain that included orchestral performances at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Nokia Theatre…

SETTING SUN OFFER “DRIVING” MP3

Setting Sun, aka. prolific songwriter Gary Levitt, will release his latest record Fantasurreal this Summer. The fourth full-length from New York State’s leading indie folk pioneer, Fantasurreal finds Setting Sun exploring new, more electronic territory than his previous full-lengths.

BOSTON BALLET AND THE MAYOR’S OFFICE PRESENT TWO SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AT THE STRAND THEATRE

Boston Ballet, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events, and Boston Public Schools, present two free, interactive performances featuring Boston Ballet company dancers, Boston Ballet II dancers, and Boston Ballet School students at The Strand Theatre at 543 Columbia Road in Dorchester, MA on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:30am…

FLAIRS OFFERS VIDEO AND RMX TO “RADIO”

The title track comes with three brilliant remixes as Flairs summoned the A-team of the French electro-pop scene: Tahiti 80 for a 60s garage rework, reggae & funky for newcomers Jamaica and Mellow with a very, well mellow version. But whatever way you play it, the bubble-gum chorus will stick your ears to Flairs’ “Radio.”

JANGO AIRPLAY POPSCORE TOP 20 ARTIST FOR FEBRUARY

Every time we play a Jango Airplay emerging artist to one of Jango.com’s 7 Million listeners, we ask them to rate the song. We enter all the listener reactions into a formula to determine which songs, and therefore which bands, are most popular with our listeners.

NEW DATES JUST ANNOUNCED FOR THE MONSTER BALL TOUR STARRING LADY GAGA

International pop superstar and 3-time Brit Award winner Lady Gaga announced today that her hugely successful Monster Ball Tour has been extended.   Following her upcoming and sold out concert dates in the UK, Australia and Japan, Lady Gaga will perform in Europe beginning May 7th in Sweden, followed by dates in Germany, the Netherlands,…

GLEE LIVE IN CONCERT

In an unprecedented live event, Twentieth Century Fox Television and “Glee” co-creator Ryan Murphy are bringing the hit television show to concert stages this spring. Beginning Wednesday, May 18 at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, “Glee” stars Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz…

RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, MARCH 2010

Story of the Year, The Constant (Epitaph Records) Pedestrian post-hardcore/nu-metal will come and go, but at least this St. Louis 5-piece once got into a fight with Godsmack’s roadies.   Would that their ambition spread to breaking a musical mold or three, but this is strictly for their fan base, kids too young or unadventurous…

STOLI AND SUSAN ELIZABETH SHARE A BOTTLE OF MERLOT

My next guest is a female singer/songwriter that I have alot of respect for. Coming out of Brooklyn, NY is Susan Elizabeth. I caught wind of Susan after listening to her album, ‘Wine & Cigarettes’ which came out last year. Susan has lived more in her young years and has gone through more than most…

Edward Rogers, Sparkle Lane

Originally of Birmingham England, Edward Rogers is a New York based singer-songwriter who’s latest solo effort Sparkle Lane (named after a street his grandmother lived on that was paved with concrete and bits of broken glass whose sparkle sums up how Edward felt as a child) deals with the loss of innocence, and stories of…