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Dave Grohl to be Keynote Speaker at SXSW 2013

Nov 192012

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Dave Grohl, the temporarily-on-hiatus lead singer of the Foo Fighters, is slated to be the keynote speaker for next year’s South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. He is scheduled to speak on Thursday, March 14th, so be sure to set him into your SXSW schedules, as his is a speech that shouldn’t be missed.

We’re wondering if the ever-busy Grohl will be debuting his new documentary, Sound City: Real to Reel, within the film portion of the festival.

To get into the keynote address, you need to have a Music or Platinum SXSW badge.

Do you think Grohl was a strong choice for the keynote? Let us know in the comments section!

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November 19, 2012
Posted by Ann Marie at 9:00 pm
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Hal David Passes Away

Sep 022012

Neil Portnow of The Recording Academy released the following statement yesterday:

“GRAMMY® winner Hal David was an exquisite lyricist who penned timeless songs that have become classics in the American songbook. With his heartfelt and poetic lyrics, he wrote for countless legendary recording artists, and his songs such as ‘Promises, Promises’ and ‘Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head’ have graced Broadway stages and the silver screen, garnering both Oscar® and Tony® Awards. In 1997, The Recording Academy honored David and longtime writing partner Burt Bacharach with a Trustees Award, recognizing their historic contributions to the music industry. Our very own GRAMMY Museum includes a permanent Songwriters Hall Of Fame section thanks to a vision of David’s that brought a longtime dream of his to reality. His body of work has left a lasting impact on our culture, and today we have lost a true legend of our industry. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and those he inspired through his exceptional and legendary work.”

Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

September 2, 2012
Posted by Ann Marie at 12:23 pm
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Williams Street Records Teams With Adult Swim | Link

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Jul 252012

Jason DeMarco, the label’s founder and an executive at Cartoon Network, tells THR how a channel known for animated fare turned into the best place on TV to find new music.

Check out the Q&A over at The Hollywood Reporter!

Reel Big Fish Donates to The Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance

Jul 252012

Reel Big Fish issued a statement, announcing that they are donating in honor of the Aurora tragedy, because they had such a wonderful show in Denver that very night.

Last Thursday night, Reel Big Fish played to an amazing Denver crowd. The night was buzzing with positive energy as the last notes of the horns blared and the audience poured into the dark to head home. Little did we all know; right down the street, a tragedy of unspeakable horror was unfolding, in Aurora. Because of the love that Denver always shows us, we would like to do what we can for the friends and families of the victims. Proceeds from our show at the Belly-up in Aspen, CO last Friday July 20 will go to The Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance. Our booking agency, The Agency Group will also be making a donation. If you wish to donate or learn more about the organization visit www.coloradocrimevictims.org. All our love goes out to the people of Denver in this time of sorrow. Music and dancing is good medicine. Be with friends and boogie!

It’s a horrible situation that happened, but it is wonderful to see so many people coming together and doing what they can.

July 25, 2012
Posted by Ann Marie at 11:03 pm
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Why Are 90s Bands Making A Comeback?

Jul 252012

We heard that the Spice Girls are working together again to create Viva Forever, a musical. The Backstreet Boys announced their reunion. NKOTB. Now 98 Degrees has told the world they will be recording once again, and will perform at the Today Show’s Summer Concert Series.

So what is bringing this on?

July 25, 2012
Posted by Ann Marie at 10:39 pm
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Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson to turn The Amory Wars into Live Action Feature

Jul 142012

At San Diego Comic-Con this morning, Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson made the announcement that they have picked up a new project–a live-action feature based on “The Amory Wars” by none other than Claudio Sanchez and Evil Ink Comics. Sanchez is, of course, the lead singer of the band Coheed and Cambria. He initially created The Amory Wars as a basis for the band’s multiple studio albums. From there, the project developed into a series of graphic novels.

These novels are sci-fi fantasy, based in a futuristic alternate universe. The setting is run by a tyrannical dictator, and the story is about a family who wants to liberate the population from his rule.