Why Jenny & Johnny Are Having Fun

September 2 2010, 9:22am
Categories: Acoustic Sunrise + Modern Rock + Music News

Jenny & Johnny’s Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice are no strangers musically, but they admit it was a little change of pace to work together in the studio. Rice and Lewis say their new album, I’m Having Fun Now, is a true collaboration, and Rice admits that was something different for him. Lewis notes Rice was originally working on a solo album, but once they started teaming up on songs they could see a different project taking shape. She explains, quote, “I think it was more in the attitude towards the material than the material itself. I think once we decided to actually make something together, we both suddenly became very open.” Lewis adds, quote, “We had collaborated in the past, but with this it was clear there was no boss.” Jenny & Johnny’s “ I’m Having Fun Now is in stores now.  You can see Jenny & Johnny when they perform at Jefferson Theater on Tuesday, October 26th.


Fans Create Film for Radiohead

September 2 2010, 9:16am
Categories: Modern Rock + Music News

Radiohead has a new concert video available — which the fans helped create. In August 2009 the band traveled to Prague for a performance and over 50 flip camera-carrying fans were given authorization to film whatever they wanted at the show. The footage was then edited together and the group provided professional audio to complete the new film. Those interested can download the movie in various formats at www.radiohead-prague.nataly.fr. The folks behind the movie stress that this is, quote, “strictly not for sale — by the fans, for the fans. Please share and enjoy.” Radiohead’s set included 25 songs, including a healthy batch of tracks from the band’s last release, In Rainbows.


Mumford & Sons Feel the Love

September 2 2010, 9:14am
Categories: Acoustic Sunrise + Modern Rock + Music News

Mumford and Sons have been playing the festival circuit over in Europe all summer long. The reaction from concertgoers has been huge with massive numbers turning up for the band’s sets. What does singer Marcus Mumford chalk their success up to? He joked with NME saying, “It’s down to lots of strobe lights, lots of nudity, handing out chocolate and pouring vodka into people’s mouths down the front. That will get any crowd going.” Mumford and Sons’ debut album, Sigh No More, is out now.


Arcade Fire Know Where You Live

August 31 2010, 10:32am
Categories: Acoustic Sunrise + Modern Rock + Music News

Arcade Fire’s new album is called The Suburbs, and the suburbs are mostly what fans will get with the band’s latest video. We Used To Wait is an interactive clip the band came up with as part of a partnership with Google Maps. If you visit thewildernessdowntown.com and enter the address of the house you grew up in, a video will load with an aerial view and street shots of the neighborhood. Viewers may also write a postcard of advice to their younger selves as part of the interactive experience.


Weiland May Be a Dope Fiend; But He is Not Faking

August 31 2010, 10:31am
Categories: Modern Rock + Music News

Scott Weiland is addressing rumors of using a backing track at shows. The speculation started last week when the Stone Temple Pilots frontman fell off a stage during their performance, but didn’t miss a note while recovering from the fall. During Saturday’s performance in Pittsburgh, the vocalist told the crowd, quote, “There has never been a time in the 25-plus years that I have been singing with these guys or a combination of these guys or with other musicians that I have not sang.” He also ranted against the person who started the rumor, and called it, quote, “the problem with modern technology, and there are so many great things about it. But that is such a travesty.” Weiland added, quote, “We are a rock and roll band. Rock and roll bands perform live.” Stone Temple Pilots are on the road in support of their new, self-titled CD.


Young Veins Loose Their Sh..!

August 31 2010, 10:29am
Categories: Modern Rock + Music News

The road is not always kind, but in this case being at home may have been worse. The Young Veins singer-guitarist Ryan Ross tweeted, quote, “Last night some idiot stole our van and trailer from my house with all of our gear. If you see anyone running around with it, let me know.” The group later posted on their MySpace that the van and trailer were eventually recovered. The vehicles were found a few hours later abandoned at a gas station, but all of the gear was missing. Band members are asking anyone with information about the missing equipment to contact the Los Angeles Police Department, Crush Management, or the band at theyoungveinsgear@gmail.com. A list of the missing gear can be found at The Young Veins’ MySpace site.


U2 Causes Russian Riot

August 27 2010, 8:11am
Categories: Acoustic Sunrise + Modern Rock + Music News

U2’s first concert on Russian soil may be remembered for the arrests that surrounded it. BBC News reports that police took activists into custody Wednesday night for their alleged lack of permits. The activists were camped outside of U2’s Moscow show. Identified as members of Amnesty International, they reportedly made attempts to talk to concert goers as they handed out informational leaflets. Sergei Nikitin, head of Amnesty International’s Russian Offices, says he was told by U2’s management that the group had permission to be outside the venue. Nikitin adds, quote, “I am very sad about what happened. I do not know if Bono knew about what happened to us, but I fear that he did not. It was a typical publicity event, which this organization has carried out in every city where U2 has performed.”

According to Spinner.com, representatives from U2’s ONE foundation against AIDS were not arrested, but were asked to leave the stadium. The incident took place just one day after Bono met with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev about the global AIDS crisis. The concert itself was reportedly a success, with an estimated 75-thousand fans in attendance. U2 will be on stage next Monday, August 30th. The band is playing the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, Austria.


Bjork Sings for the Kids

August 27 2010, 8:01am
Categories: Acoustic Sunrise + Modern Rock + Music News

Bjork is lending her talents for the upcoming three-D children’s movie, Moomnis And The Comet Chase. The Icelandic vocalist penned a new track titled The Comet Song for the movie, which will arrive digitally on September 6th. Bjork is donating all the proceeds from sales of the track to Unicef in support of the victims of the recent Pakistan flood. The video for the song is posted below. Bjork is also reportedly working on music for a new full-length album, which is expected next year.


An All American Act Turns 20

August 25 2010, 9:33am
Categories: Acoustic Sunrise + Modern Rock + Music News

Pearl Jam is not looking for a showy party to mark their latest milestone. Guitarist Stone Gossard tells Billboard.com that the closest thing they’ll have to a 20th anniversary celebration will be their performances this fall at Neil Young’s annual Bridge School Benefit. Gossard says, quote, “It’s perfect — not too blown up. It’s not about us, it’s about all those kids that are on stage with you and about Neil Young and his commitment, his influence.” This will be Pearl Jam’s eighth Bridge School appearance. The music weekend starts one day after the band’s official anniversary. Pearl Jam played their first show on October 22nd, 1990 as Mookie Blaylock at Seattle’s Off Ramp club. Young’s 24th annual Bridge School Benefit concerts will take place in Mountain View, California on October 23rd and 24th.


More Gnarls?

August 25 2010, 9:28am
Categories: Modern Rock + Music News

If you are a fan of the dynamic duo of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo Green, known collectively as Gnarls Barkley, you may be in luck.  Green is currently promoting his album The Ladykiller, but he tells EW.com he’s been discussing the future of Gnarls Barkley with Danger Mouse.  Before that resurfaces though, Green says he wants to a new album with his other group Goodie Mob.  Ideally Green wants both projects going full steam an on tour together.  The singer said, “be one big happy family and go out on the road together.”  While we await the future experience what Cee-Lo is singing about right now.  This is the totally NSFW [NOT SAFE FOR WORK], viewer beware, watch at your own risk, we are really not responsible if you or anyone find this offensive video, check out Cee-Lo Green’s F**K You: