VIDGAME VENTURE LIFTOFF

RealNetworks pacts for online gamesOnline music and gaming company RealNetworks is joining with several prominent media execs to fund a new company that will import Asian online videogames to the U.S. market.

MTV UPLOADS MORE CONTENT TO ITUNES

Four original series to be available on digital media playerMTV has signed a deal to funnel four of its original series to iTunes: "Real World: Denver," "My Super Sweet 16" and rookie shows "Rob & Big" and "Twentyfourseven."

SOURCE: VARIETY.COM

Headline_News@email.variety.com

FRAUD SOCKS EMI´S STOX
Company issues profit warning EMI has issued a profit warning after uncovering significant accounting fraud at its recorded music business in Brazil.
SOURCE: VARIETY.COM

NEWS: LABEL: MATADOR
Matador Bands On Tour

Well, there are a lot of them. Fortunately we've got bands playing all acrossthe US, in Canada, Australia and many of the countries of Europe. If you'reconcerned that your favorite band isn't playing your town / country / rural freedelivery area, please direct your emails to the relevant booking agent:http://www.matadorrecords.com/matadorinfo/booking.html

BRIGHTBLACK MORNING LIGHT
Wed, Oct 25 - London England - UK - Scala

CAT POWER
(some dates)

Thu, Nov 9 - New York NY - US - Avery Fisher Hall(Dylan Tribute) - Solo Show
Sat, Nov 25 - Los Angeles CA - US - Orpheum Theatre - L.A. - performing withMemphis Rhythm Band
Wed, Nov 29 - Vancouver BC - Canada - Commodore Ballroom - performing with Memphis Rhythm BandSat, Dec 2 - Barcelona Spain - Spain - CCIB/Primavera Club Fest - Solo Show

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS

Fri, Nov 10 - Swarthmore PA - US - Lang Performing Arts Center
Sat, Dec 2 - Barcelona - Spain - Primavera Club

Fri, Dec 8 - Melbourne - Australia - Meredith Music Festival
Sun, Dec 10 - Sydney - Australia - Factory
Mon, Dec 11 - Adelaide - Australia - Governor Hindmarsh

PRETTY GIRLS MAKE GRAVES

Thu, Nov 16 - Houston TX - US - Meridian - She Wants Revenge - Monsters are
Fri, Nov 17 - Austin TX - US - Stubb's BBQ - She Wants Revenge - Monsters are
Sat, Nov 18 - Dalls TX - US - Gypsy Ballroom - She Wants Revenge - Monsters are
Mon, Nov 20 - Tucson AZ - US - Rialto Theater - She Wants Revenge - monsters
Tue, Nov 21 - San Diego CA - US - House of Blues - She Wants Revenge - Monstersare
Wed, Nov 22 - Anaheim CA - US - The Grove of Anaheim - She Wants Revenge -Monsters Are

SOURCE: MATADOR RECORDS
webmaster@matadorrecords.com

NEWS:

Diddy, JoJo bow in top 10

Sean Combs has released five solo albums under five different names in the last nine years and his latest disc, "Press Play" (Bad Boy) by Diddy, is the third to hit No. 1 on the nation's album sales chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan. SOURCE:VARIETY.COM

Dupri Anlkes Virgn Gig


Jermaine Dupri has ankled his job as president of urban music at Virgin Records after just 21 months in the job. His departure follows the disappointing sales results for "20 Y.O.," the latest album from Janet Jackson, Dupri's girlfriend. SOURCE:VARIETY.COM

NEWS: SPARTA

The date is almost here! Our New Album THREES is in stores on Tuesday, October 24th.

Here goes:

Best Buy: only $7.99 (special first week only price!) + you get a special version of Threes, with our short film, "Eme Nakia" included inside on DVD.

Independent Record Stores - Go to your favorite participating Independent store and receive a limited edition Lithograph poster with painted portraits of Jim, Matt, Tony and Keeley with purchase of Threes. This is a classy piece that will look great on the bedroom or office wall of any Sparta fan. FYE - Bonus CD with unreleased Sparta track with each purchase.iTunes - Bonus unreleased track with full album purchase.

ENTIRE ALBUM NOW STREAMING ON MYSPACE!
Go to our Myspace page now to get a sneak peak of Threes before you go purchase it on

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th!!

WEB PAGE:http://www.myspace.com/sparta

SOURCE:Sparta spartawebmaster@gmail.com

NOTICIAS: Próximamente tendremos el nuevo material de la banda de rock Sparta!!!

Saldrá a la venta el día de hoy en Estados Unidos de Norteamérica, pero seguro que próximamente lo veremos en las tiendas de nuestro país!!.

Sparta es una muy buena banda de rock que tiene influencias punk, rock, y hardcore. Su mezcla de sonidos le da una particularidad sonora que muy pocas bandas anglosajonas tienen.

El sonido único de esta banda le da un extra a su propuesta rock dura. Esperemos que vuelvan a venir otra vez a México!!.

Su nueva producción tendrá por título "THREES". Puedes entrar a su página de MySpace en este link:http://www.myspace.com/sparta

dj NEWS:

Today we're releasing even more great tracks from General Midi! This release completes the awesome series of 'Never Gonna Stop The Show' remixes.

This features a tear up mix from Leeds finest, The Aut0b0ts, together with Midi's own mix of the brilliant Way Out West track, 'Apollo'. This mix has been ripping up dancefloors everywhere and is released by popular demand.

We are also releasing a special, digital only, mix of 'Never Gonna Stop The Show' from Way Out West! Together with Midi's own extended club mix and Dylan Rhymes big room 'glorious interpretation', this completes this brilliant series from the General.

Available next week on iTunes and all other good digital stores.

SOURCE: DISCTINCTIVE RECORDS

reception@distinctiverecords.com

dj NOTICIAS:

En el Reino Unido sale a la venta el nuevo sencillo del proyecto británico de breakbeat General Midi "Never Gonna Stop the Show". Viene con un remix del grupo de productores de Leeds "The Autobots", un remix del Maestro del progressive breaks Dylan Rhymes. Además viene en su página una versión de Mp3 un remix del grupo Way Out West al track "Apollo".

Los tracks digitales saldrán a la venta en i Tunes y en la misma página de la disquera DISCTINTIVE RECORDS.

FUENTE: DISCTINITIVE RECORDS www.distinctiverecords.com

NEW RELEASE FROM GET PHYSICAL

(GERMAN LABEL OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC)

NEWSOURCE: Rolling Stone Daily News
www.rollingstone.com

MICHAEL JACKSON RECORDING WITH WILL.I.AM

According to "Access Hollywood,"

MICHAEL JACKSON is currently working on his comeback album in an Ireland studio with BLACK EYED PEAS' WILL.I.AM. The King of Pop hasn't released a record since 2001's "Invincible."

FABOLOUS POSTS BAIL, FACING INVESTIGATION

New York City officials charged FABOLOUS and three of the rapper's friends with five counts of criminal possession of a weapon yesterday. (Police discovered two guns in the rapper's 2005 Dodge Magnum after pulling it over early Tuesday morning for allegedly running a red light. Fabolous and his entourage were fleeing the scene of a shooting in a nearby parking garage, where the rapper sustained an injury.) Fabolous was released on $15,000 bail yesterday, but police have launched an investigation into a possible connection between the shooting and a robbery targeting BOSTON CELTICS guard SEBASTIAN TELFAIR the same night. So far, Telfair hasn't been able to ID the person who snagged his $50,000 necklace.

PHIL COLLINS CONFIRMS GENESIS REUNION

PETER GABRIEL may still want to take a sledgehammer to the rest of GENESIS, but PHIL COLLINS has managed to wrangle up guitarist MIKE RUTHERFORD and keyboardist TONY BANKS for a worldwide reunion tour. A spokesman for the trio has said that "long term plans"--including recording some possible new material--will be announced in the coming weeks.

COLDPLAY BUY MASSIVE RECORDING/REHEARSAL SPACE

Despite COLDPLAY's extended hiatus plans, the British band has reportedly bought space in a London building that currently houses recording studios and offices. "We're trying to find somewhere we can set up and work from," guitarist WILL CHAMPION told Gigwise earlier this year. "In all these years working together we haven't had a HQ, our own studio or anything like that. We want somewhere that we can hole up and see what happens.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN PHOTO BOOK OUT NOW

Dozens of rare, early BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN/E STREET BAND photos are now available in the $35 hardcover book "Greetings From E Street." Former "Ashbury Park Press" music critic ROBERT SANTELLI authored the tome.

YOKO ONO SUES EMI FOR UNPAID ROYALTIES

YOKO ONO has brought a $10 million lawsuit against EMI Music Group and Capitol Records, claiming they "willfully and knowingly" underreported royalties from JOHN LENNON's catalogue. Jeanne Meyer, a spokeswoman for EMI/Capitol, declined to comment on the case.

SLICK RICK FACING POSSIBLE DEPORTATION

A Florida judge has overturned a three-year-old ruling that allowed British-born rapper SLICK RICK to remain in the States despite his 1991 attempted murder conviction. In a press release, DR. BENJAMIN CHAVIS of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network said: "With all of the real and present threats to American society from terrorism, why is the government chasing this rapper?" "It's an obscene misuse of scarce resources.

SECOND VOLUME OF JOHNNY CASH COMP OUT SOON

Still more of JOHNNY CASH's hits are being repackaged and reissued: "The Legend of Johnny Cash Vol. II," which features early Sun Records standard "There You Go," the TOM PETTY cover "I Won't Back Down" and the JUNE CARTER duet "It Ain't Me Babe," will hit shelves November 21st.

DOWNLOAD OF THE DAY: LADY SOVEREIGN REMIXED

Self-proclaimed "greatest midget in the game" LADY SOVEREIGN has enlisted hip-hop auteur MISSY ELLIOT for a remix of the hit single "Love Me or Hate Me." Hear the blip-happy track at Rock Daily: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily

NEWS:
LABEL/ MUTE RECORDS





Exclusively available from Mute Bank
Depeche Mode return to the fore with the stunning single ‘Martyr’ – their first new material since the international Number 1 album ‘Playing The Angel’.

Taken from the eagerly awaited Best Of collection, it’s a powerful, hypnotic track written by Martin Gore and deftly confirms the band’s iconic status. Produced by Ben Hillier, of Doves and Blur fame, the new single is unrelenting, absolute Depeche Mode and sits immaculately amongst their luminous history.

Surging with incandescent synths, a razor-sharp hook and Dave Gahan’s emotive claims of being “a martyr for love”, it is both irresistible and irrepressible.
CD:1. Martyr (Single Version)2. Martyr (Booka Shade Full Vocal Mix)

LCD:
1. Martyr - Paul van Dyk Remix Edit
2. Martyr - Alex Smoke Gravel Mix
3. Never Let Me Down Again - Digitalism Remix

DVD:
1. Martyr - Video Montage
2. Martyr - Dreher & S.M.Art B.N. Reload Remix
3. Martyr - Booka Shade Travel Mix

LIVE THIS WEEK (NEXT 7 DAYS)
Diamanda Galás
San Francisco, Santa Cruz (USA)
Mick Harvey - London (UK) as part of Serge Gainsbourg event
Motor - Ghent (Belgium)

All forthcoming live dates:
http://www.mute.com/live/index.jsp



Andy Bell at The Food Chain Benefit

Erasure's Andy Bell will be among artists performing duets at a benefit for The Food Chain at the Mermaid Theatre, London on 2nd December. Other artists appearing include Jimmy Somerville, Heather Small, Julian Clary, Fran Healy and Jonathan Harvey.
For further information visit foodchain.org and barbican.org.

Nick Cave Solo Shows - Venue change in Riga

November
Thu 9 - Nurnberg, Meister
Fri 10 - Stuttgart, Liederhalle
Sat 11 - Mainz, Phoenixhalle
Mon 13 - Vienna, Konzerthaus
Tue 14 - Bonn, BeethovenhalleFri 17 - Zurich, Kongresshaus - SOLD OUT
Sun 19 - Helsinki, Finlandia Hall - SOLD OUT
Mon 20 - Riga, Kipsala Hall Arena - Note change of venue
Wed 22 - Dresden, Kulturpalas

Vote for Art Brut

Art Brut's Nag Nag Nag Nag (out on 13 November) is one of three tracks you can vote for on Steve Lamacq's show this week. The winning track will be announced on Monday 23rd October and will then be played on each 6 Music daytime show throughout the week.
To register your vote go to:http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/steve_lamacq

FORTHCOMING RELEASES

23 Oct Motor - 1x1 / King of USA single (novamute)
23 Oct Laibach - Volk album
30 Oct Moby - New York, New York single featuring Debbie Harry
30 Oct Depeche Mode - Martyr single
30 Oct Mick Harvey - Motion Picture Music '94-'05 album
30 Oct The Residents - Tweedles album

06 Nov Moby - Go - the very best of Moby album
13 Nov Depeche Mode - The Best Of Volume 1 album
13 Nov Laibach - Divided States of America DVD
13 Nov Art Brut - Nag Nag Nag Nag single
13 Nov Moby - New York, New York second 12"

RECENT RELEASES
09 Oct Laibach - Anglia single
02 Oct Depeche Mode - A Broken Frame, Some Great Reward, Songs of Faith and Devotion reissues
25 Sep Pink Grease - Alien single
25 Sep I'm From Barcelona - Let Me Introduce My Friends album (Interpop)
25 Sep Morente - Sueña la Alhambra album
25 Sep Estrella Morente - Mujeres album
25 Sep Depeche Mode - Touring The Angel: Live In Milan DVD

SOURCE: MUTE RECORDS
info@mutehq.co.uk

NEWS

SONY A&R EXEC SPINS TO COLUMBIA RECORDS

Columbia taps Goldman senior veep Epic A&R exec Ben Goldman has moved down the hall within Sony Music, becoming senior veep, A&R, at Columbia Records.
SOURCE: VARIETY HEADLINE NEWS Headline_News@email.variety.com

NEWS:

SONY A&R EXEC SPINS TO COLUMBIA RECORDS

Columbia taps Goldman senior veep Epic A&R exec Ben Goldman has moved down the hall within Sony Music, becoming senior veep, A&R, at Columbia Records.

SOURCE: VARIETY. COM HEADLINE NEWS Headline_News@email.variety.com

SAMANTHA JAMES "RISE" PT.1 & GROOVE JUNKIES "PARADISE" NEW SINGLES IN STOCK

Two of the most sought after singles on Om this year are finally available on vinyl! Pick your copies up today.

SOURCE:OM RECORDS

NEWS: SASHA NEWSLETTER (DJ)

Seal Clubbing - Charlie May vs Sasha will be released as 12" vinyl and digitally by Renaissance on 7 November.

Tracklisting:
A1. Seal Clubbing
B1. Seal Clubbing (James Zabiela's Seal Squeal Remix)

SECRET LONDON SHOW ANNOUNCED
16 December will mark Sasha's return to London for a limited capacity secret show. The venue will be announced the week before the gig at www.djsasha.com.

TOUR DATES: (DJ ) SASHA

19-Oct SOS Hang Zhou China

20-Oct Fusion Beijing China

21-Oct Kayagum Hall Seoul South Korea

23-Oct Zouk Singapore Singapore

26-Oct Astra Bangkok Thailand

27-Oct Luxy Taipei

28-Oct Womb Tokyo Japan

03-Nov Home w/John Digweed Sydney Australia
04-Nov Family w/John Digweed Brisbane Australia

06-Nov
One w/John Digweed Melbourne Australia

10-Nov Creamfields Santiago Chile

11-Nov Creamfields Buenos Aires Argentina

14-Nov Curitiba Curitiba Brazil

17-Nov Creamfields Belo Horizonte Brazil

18-Nov Creamfields Rio De Janiero Brazil

24-Nov Ruby Skye San Francisco USA

25-NovVision Chicago USA

30-Nov Venue TBD Dallas USA

01-Dec San Juan Hotel Ballroom San Juan Puerto Rico

02-Dec Venue TBD Miami USA

08-Dec Boddington Brewery Warehouse Party Manchester UK

09-Dec
Shindig @ Digital Newcastle UK

15-Dec Red Box Dublin Ireland

16-Dec Secret Venue London UK

28-Dec Tribe Hyperclub Montreal
Canada

29-Dec Celebrities Vancouver
Canada
SOURCE: merchandise@musictoday.com

LABEL: OM HIP HOP

Strange Fruit Project was recently listed on the top 10 most downloaded on iTunes. [Listen to mp3 clips: "You a Grown Man Now," Colossus feat. Hylton Smythe "The Healing" sampler, Strange Fruit Project "Heroes in the City of Dope" sampler, Zion I & The Grouch]

Recently, however, the label has branched out into urban music, forming a subsidiary, Om Hip-Hop, that has not only bucked the trend toward mindless, mainstream-oriented rap, but also revitalized the notion of the album in a genre typically distinguished by singles.

Most interestingly, Om has done it with some truly left-field thinking, using the label's reputation to establish little-known but supremely talented artists who have quickly become major players in the alternative hip-hop field, due to their high degree of musicality and originality. Following the 2005 release of Colossus' "West Oaktown," an album that reintroduced a jazz sensibility to hip-hop, Om recently released Strange Fruit Project's "The Healing."

The album has already garnered some of the strongest reviews in the label's history and lodged in the top 10 on the iTunes charts -- a significant accomplishment for any label, let alone an indie mainly known for four-on-the-floor anthems and ambient chill-out jams.

Although Om is mainly seen as an electronic music tastemaker, hip-hop has always been a part of the label's vision, according to Marketing Vice President Gunnar Hissim, 31, and Om Hip-Hop A&R Jonathan McDonald, 25.

CHRONICLE:LIZ HAFALIA

SOURCE: OM RECORDS
info@om-records.com

LABEL: OM: HIP HOP NEWS
Strange Fruit Project take The Healing Tour Overseas Strange Fruit Project "Soul Clap" 12" Back in Stock Order Zion I & The Grouch "Heroes in the CIty of Dope" Zion I & The Grouch Announce Heroes in the City of Dope Tour Watch Zion I & The Grouch Videocast

Strange Fruit Project was recently listed on the top 10 most downloaded on iTunes. [Listen to mp3 clips: "You a Grown Man Now," Colossus feat. Hylton Smythe "The Healing" sampler, Strange Fruit Project "Heroes in the City of Dope" sampler, Zion I & The Grouch]

Recently, however, the label has branched out into urban music, forming a subsidiary, Om Hip-Hop, that has not only bucked the trend toward mindless, mainstream-oriented rap, but also revitalized the notion of the album in a genre typically distinguished by singles.

Most interestingly, Om has done it with some truly left-field thinking, using the label's reputation to establish little-known but supremely talented artists who have quickly become major players in the alternative hip-hop field, due to their high degree of musicality and originality. Following the 2005 release of Colossus' "West Oaktown," an album that reintroduced a jazz sensibility to hip-hop, Om recently released Strange Fruit Project's "The Healing." The album has already garnered some of the strongest reviews in the label's history and lodged in the top 10 on the iTunes charts -- a significant accomplishment for any label, let alone an indie mainly known for four-on-the-floor anthems and ambient chill-out jams.

Although Om is mainly seen as an electronic music tastemaker, hip-hop has always been a part of the label's vision, according to Marketing Vice President Gunnar Hissim, 31, and Om Hip-Hop A&R Jonathan McDonald, 25.
CHRONICLE: Liz Hafalia

SOURCE: OM RECORDS
info@om-records.com

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL and BRAND NEW at SUNY-Binghamton!

Dashboard Confessional has announced a new show at the Event Center at SUNY-Binghamton in Binghamton, NY on Thursday, December 7th with special guests Brand New. A limited number of General Public tickets have been held for Dashboard Confessional fans and will be available through a special presale that begins this Friday, October 20th at 1 PM Eastern Time.

By buying tickets through our presale, you'll be able to get your tickets before anyone else AND save some money on service charges.

Buy tickets here Check out the latest news and a full list of Dashboard Confessional tour dates here. Check out the latest Brand New news and updates here
Click here to see other shows available through Ducat King Ticketing:DucatKing.com
-The Dashboard Team

SOURCE: webmaster@mail2fans.myreg.net

LABEL: UNIVERSAL MOTOWN/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS
ARTIST:JOJO
The High Road In Stores
DATE:10/17

Teenage pop sensation JoJo returns with THE HIGH ROAD, her second album. As adulthood beckons, JoJo stands strong and comes through with a release that shows her pop smarts aren't limited to appealing to the "tween" set. She's got a knack for hooks, a knockout voice and beats from Scott Storch and Timbaland. What more do you want? A sample of Toto's 1982 hit "Africa"? Well, she's got that too.

SOURCE: Universal Records Newsletter fanclub@umrg.myreg.net
www.jojoonline.com www.myspace.com/jojoonline

LABEL:THE MILITIA GROUP

THE MILITIA GROUP NEWSWIRE OCTOBER LINKS ... THEMILITIAGROUP.COM <http://www.themilitiagroup.com>

TMGSTORE.COM <http://www.tmgstore.com>

RECENT/UPCOMING RELEASES: LAKES - PHOTOGRAPHS EP (OUT NOW!)

DENISON WITMER - SAFE AWAY + ARE YOU A SLEEPER EP (10.17.06)

COPELAND - EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT (10.31.06)

TAHITI 80 - FOSBURY (11.14.06)

THE ROCKET SUMMER - EARLY YEARS EP (11.14.06)

RONNIE DAY - THE ALBUM (11.14.06)

October is good month – the weather is cooling down, the air smellslike pumpkin pie, and Halloween is just around the corner.

TMG also has some quality releases coming out this month: DenisonWitmer’s Safe Away, Copeland’s Eat, Sleep, Repeat. And if you’re more of a live show kind of gal/guy, plenty of falltours are beginning. The Copeland/The Appleseed Cast tour is intense,as is the Lovedrug/Brandtson tour. And of course you can’t leaveBrandtson’s “Text on the Dance Floor” tour out of the equation withWheatus and Mêlée.

BUT, the greatest thing about this month is the fact that we’vechanged our office policy. From here on out, we are going to offer afree download on all of our artists Myspace pages. We already havetwo free downloads up at the TMG Myspace. Copeland AIM Icons, Eat, Sleep, Repeat, Death and Taxes ARTIST SITE <http://www.thecopelandsite.com>

- MYSPACE <http://www.myspace.com/COPELAND>

- PUREVOLUME <http://www.purevolume.com/COPELAND> New AIM icons, backgrounds, and banners have been released tocoincide with Eat, Sleep, Repeat – Copeland’s third full-length. Andmake sure to go to

Spin.com<http://www.spin.com/features/heythisisawesome/2006/10/061005_copeland/> to listen to the complete album stream before it comes out. Halloween is great day to dress up in costumes, but that’s so 2005.

This year, instead of hitting up the town and robbing 10-year-olds oftheir candy collection, just go to your local record store and buyCopeland’s Eat, Sleep, Repeat. That way you can stay in for the nightand eat chocolate. It will probably be the best Halloween you everhad. Just remember, 10.31.06, 10.31.06, 10.31.06.

Tour dates can be found at themilitiagroup.com.WWW.THEMILITIAGROUP.COM

Chase Pagan Wtfroflcopter?!?! Who is Chase Pagan?

ARTIST SITE <http://www.chasepagan.com> - MYSPACE <http://www.myspace.com/chasepagan> - PUREVOLUME <http://www.purevolume.com/chasepagan>

Chase Pagan is the one singer-songwriter that you probably don’tknow that you should know. I’ve spent the last few minutes trying tocome up words to describe him, but our very own Paul Maziar puts itbest: “With a quick listen to Chase Pagan’s MUSIC<http://www.myspace.com/chasepagan>—one notices his stylistic range and innate organic sensibiities.

Pagan’s debut record, Oh Musica, was recorded by Chase and histalented friends, like Gretta Cohn(ex-Cursive), during live sessionsin Memphis and just outside of NY using almost all acousticinstruments. ‘Oh Musica’ will be released in Spring 2007. Listen to his music and add Chase on myspace.com/chasepagan No, really. Go check him out. You can show all of your friends whatgreat musical taste you have.

Brandtson MTV 2's Dew Circuit Breakout, Lovedrug Tour ARTIST SITE

<http://www.brandtson.net>
- MYSPACE <http://www.myspace.com/brandtson>

- PUREVOLUME <http://www.purevolume.com/brandtson>

Brandtson has been chosen as one of six bands to compete in thisyear’s MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout. If you live in New York City, thengo to CBGB on October 11th and be in the audience during theperformance of the show. Some of the other bands competing in thecontest are Halifax, I am the Avalanche, and Zolof the Rock and RollDestroyer. Voting starts on October 30th. Also, as mentioned earlier, Brandtson is supporting Lovedrug on the“Everything Starts…” Tour. That is a great line-up. Tell your Grandmother that you’re sick and tired of watching I Love Lucyre-runs. Get out of that beat-up house of yours and come out to theshow. You can even bring Grandma. I'm not lying to you when I say that the tour dates are up at themilitiagroup.com

SOURCE:
www.themilitiagroup.com

The Militia Group
list@themilitiagroup.com

ARTIST TO WATCH: SEBASTIAN TELLIER - UNIVERSE

Sebastien tellier, an exceptional, highly personal and intimate artist echoing such other one-offs as robert wyatt, syd barrett or serge gainsbourg, returns with 'universe', an album created specifically and exclusively for the uk on lucky number. 'universe' combines the highlights from sebastien's recent number 1 i-tunes french release 'sessions' alongside the standout selections from his soundtrack to the film 'narco', neither of which have been available in the uk. fey as a french fancy, intimate and expansive in turns, treading the boards between pink panther and soft-porn, tellier serves up a string and moog-infused feast.

Source: ROUGH TRADE RECORDS
news@roughtrade.com

FILTER PRESENTS: London Weekly Newsletter.

Live Picks

OCTOBER

17/10 The Kooks @ Forum
17/10 The Rapture @ Koko
18/10 The Kooks @ Astoria18/10 Heavens @ Islington Academy
18/11 Dr. Dog, The Magic Numbers @ Hammersmith Apollo
19-20/10 The Raconteurs @ Carling Brixton Academy
19/10 The Kooks @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire
19-20/10 The Raconteurs @ Brixton Academy
22-24/10 The Sounds @ Carling Brixton Academy
23/10 Lambchop @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire
23/10 Boy Kill Boy @ The Astoria
23/10 Ray Davies @ Royal Albert Hall
24 & 26/10 The Dears @ Koko
26/10 The Raconteurs @ Electric Ballroom
26/10 Bonobo @ Islington Academy
26-27/10 Keane @ Alexandra Palace
26-27/10 Sparklehorse @ QEH
27/10 New Order @ Wembley Arena
28/10 The Go! Team @ Brighton Dome
31/10 Imogen Heap @ Roundhouse31/10 Metric @ Hammersmith Palais
31/10 Scissor Sisters @ Carling Brixton Academy

New Releases
October
2/10: Beck, Information
2/10: Electric Six, Switerland
2/10: Gomez, Five Men in a Hut
2/10: Jet, Shine On2/10: The Killers, Sam's Town
2/10: Sean Lennon, Friendly Fire2/10: My Morning Jacket, Okonokos
2/10: Pernice Brothers, Live a Little
2/10: Tilly & the Wall, Bottom of Barrels

9/10: Chin Up Chin Up, This Harness Can't Ride Anything
9/10: The Datsuns, Smoke & Mirrors9/10: Echo & the Bunnymen, Me I'm All Smiles
9/10: Magnolia Electric Co., Fading Trails
9/10: The Melvins, A Senile Animal
9/10: Oxford Collapse, Remember the Night Parties
9/10: South, Adventures in the Underground Journey to the Stars

16/10: Badly Drawn Boy, Born in the UK
16/10: The Black Angels, Passover
16/10: Bright Eyes, Noise Floor: Rarities 98-05
16/10: DJ Danger Mouse: Dm And Jemini, Kill Your Heroes
16/10: Jeremy Enigk, World Waits
16/10: Squarepusher, Hello Everything

23/10: Arab Strap, Ten Years of Tears
23/10: The Big Sleep, Son of the Tiger
23/10: Isobel Campbell, Milkwhite Sheets
23/10: De La Soul, Impossible Mission
23/10: The End of the World, You're Making it Come Alive
23/10: PJ Harvey, Peel Sessions 1991-2004
23/10: Robbie Williams, Rudebox

30/10: Animal Collective, Hollindagain
30/10: Blackalicious, Melodica
30/10: DJ Shadow, Pre-Emptive Strike
30/10: Mogwai, Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait
30/10: Shiny Toy Guns, We Are Pilots
30/10: Ben Taylor, Another Run at the Sun

SOURCE: FILTER London Newsletter info@filter-mag.com


SOURCE: Filter newsletter magazine

NEW RELEASE: SARAH MCLACHLAN
LABEL RCA/ARISTA/J RECORDS

Hello Sarah McLachlan fans!

The holiday season is almost here and we have lots of treats in store for you. Sarah's brand new album, "Wintersong" is the must have holiday album and you can pre-order your copy now. The album hits stores next week, October 17th! Don't forget you can also pick up the newly remastered edition of her 1999 live release, "Mirrorball." Be sure to check out Sarah's official site at http://www.sarahmclachlan.com/

for all the latest news, tour info, pics, exclusives and more!

ROLLING STONE NEWSLETTER

Today's Top Rock Headlines

Friday, October 13, 2006

DANITY KANE RECOVERING FROM CAR ACCIDENT

In a bulletin on their MySpace page late last night, the DIDDY-endorsed girl group DANITY KANE posted details of a bad car accident. "The girls are in the hospital and trying to get better," the statement said. "The girls felt so bad about not being able to attend the club appearance and still wanted to show up. Clearly the doctor did not grant their wishes." The group's members are expected to make full recoveries.

BONO AND OPRAH FIGHT THE AIDS EPIDEMIC

BONO and OPRAH WINFREY took to the streets of Chicago yesterday for a shopping spree designed to promote the "(Product) RED" campaign, Bono's initiative to help women and children with HIV/AIDS in Africa. The pair hit the Apple store to pick up special-edition (RED) iPods before hitting the Gap to check out the store's new (RED) line. Proceeds from the sales of both will benefit the Global Fund. "Some people won't put on marching boots, so we've got to get to people where they are at, and they're in the shopping malls," Bono said to the Associated Press. "Now you're buying jeans and T-shirts, and you're paying for ten women in Africa to get medication for their children with HIV." Motorola, Converse and Armani will also participate in the charity drive over the next several weeks.

INCUBUS PLAN BRIEF THEATER TOUR

Having had their fill of arenas for the past few years, INCUBUS intend to launch a theater trek in support of the November 28th release of "Light Grenades." "We just decided it was a really good time in our career to step back," guitarist MIKE EINZINGER told Billboard. "We were playing in these massive arenas for the last five years, and it was fun, but it just seems like it needs to be small again, and special for us."

USHER CANCELS FINAL WEEK OF "CHICAGO" PERFORMANCES

USHER has pulled out of his final week of performances as Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of "Chicago," citing a case of "extreme" strep throat. "The entire 'Chicago' company is sending their thoughts and best wishes to Usher for a quick and speedy recovery," producer Barry Weissler told MTV News. "Usher made a spectacular Broadway debut, bringing a great dedication, work ethic and his amazing talent to the show. [He] has found a new home on Broadway and is welcome back anytime."

DAVID BOWIE, ALICIA KEYS TO PERFORM AT BLACK BALL CHARITY

ALICIA KEYS will host the annual Keep a Child Alive fundraiser on November 9th at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. Co-hosted by the supermodel IMAN and featuring performances by her hubby, DAVID BOWIE, plus LOUIS XIV, ANGELIQUE KIDJO and more, "The Black Ball" benefits HIV/AIDS clinics in Africa. Find out more at www.keepachildalive.org

TODAY'S PICKS READER COMMENT OF THE DAY: PETE DOHERTY WATCH: REUNION DREAMS, KATE GETS NAKED (AGAIN)"Ohmigosh!!! How is Kate Moss eating these days? I want to know -- with a knife or a fork? How hyperactive. Is light different in the world of Kate and Pete or is it the same? When Pete smokes some illegal substance in the woods does a cop hear it or does it go unnoticed? These are the mysteries of life aren't they?" -- HipsterScienceAlgebraEquations

SOURCE: rolling stone magazine newsletter

LABEL: PHYSICAL RECORDINGS(GER) /RESIST- MUSIC (U.K.)

ARTIST: M.A.N.D.Y.

COMPILATION SERIES: AT THE CONTROLS

NEW RELEASE FROM DJ'S OF M.A.N.D.Y.!!!!

The resurrection of Hooj

Progressive house label Hooj Choons is preparing to make a comeback in 2007.

There's not a prog DJ out there who doesn't own at least one or more 12 inches released on Hooj Choons. In progressive's heyday the label was responsible for some of the genre's finest moments such as Space Manoeuvres 'Stage One', Pete Lazonby 'Sacred Cycles' and Lustral 'Everytime'. Its iconic logo of a stick figure DJ spinning on two decks was regularly seen jutting out of record crates.

Hooj was one of the victims of the slump in UK clubland a few years ago, eventually shutting up shop in September 2003. But good news for fans of the label -- it's firing up again in early 2007. Before they release any vinyl, however, Hooj are releasing new remixes and unreleased versions of back catalogue tracks on Beatport over the next six weeks with one release per week.

Appropriately, the first release is 'Resurrection' by Medway which originally came out in 1998, appearing on John Digweed's Global Underground Hong Kong compilation. This digital version will include a new ambient dub plus remixes by Chris & Kai and Delikate Imposters, which actually had a limited vinyl run on Release Grooves in November 2005.

Best start sending your demos to Hooj Choons now.

SOURCE:RESIDENTAVISOR.NET

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NEWS/ FUTURE RELEASES
Latest Poker Flat comp includes discs from Steve Bug and Martin Landsky. ‘Poker Flat Volume 5 Bets'n'Bluffs’ also comes as a vinyl package including six new tracks...Poker Flat is the label owned by Steve Bug that is home to artists such as Argy, Martini Bros and John Tejada. Besides its regular vinyl output, this year the label has also released albums from Guido Schneider and Trentemoller. The next Poker Flat album to hit shelves however is a double CD label compilation.

CD1 is an unmixed disc compiled by Steve Bug, the other is a mix CD from up-and-comer Martin Landsky.

Bug's disc is his third for 2006, following on from ‘Bugnology 2’ and ‘Skin is In’ mixes, and it looks like he's saved the big-hitters until last. His CD includes some of Poker Flat's biggest releases from the last eighteen months such as the Luciano remix of Argy's 'Love Dose', John Tejada’s 'Asanebo' and latest Trentemoller single 'Always Something Better'. It also includes brand new tracks from Guido Schneider and Philippe Autuori. Landsky is one of Poker Flat's longest-serving artists who has already released ten 12 inches the label. He's also a capable DJ, mixing the second Poker Flat label comp released in 2002.

This summer, Landsky's '1000 Miles' blew up on dancefloors around the globe, and it features on the CD besides older label cuts from Chardronnet vs Afrilounge and Martini Bros plus new productions from Jamie Jones, John Tejada & Bilal Bashir and producer-of-the-moment Martin Buttrich.

'Poker Flat Volume 5 Bets'n'Bluffs' will be sold as a double CD and a double vinyl pack. The vinyl version includes the six tracks produced exclusively for the compilation.

'Poker Flat Volume 5 Bets'n'Bluffs' Tracklist

CD1: Compiled by Steve Bug

1. Argy – Love Dose (Luciano Remix)
2. John Tejada – Asanebo
3. Trentemoller – Always Something Better (Trentemoller dub remix)
4. Martini Bros – Spoonful of Lovin’
5. Dan Berkson & James What – If I Was a Man
6. Guido Schneider feat Florian Schirmacher – Transmission
7. Bug & Tanzmann – Shock
8. Martin Landsky – Back (Go for The)
9. Argy – Poke her Flat10. Philippe Autori – Petite Crique
11. Limacon – Catch (Sten Remix)

CD2: Bonus mix CD by Martin Landsky

1. Martin Buttrich – Cloudy Bay
2. Jamie Jones – Alien Experiments
3. Dan Berkson & James What – Cantina
4. Steve Bug & Cle – Onehundredandthree Eggs
5. John Tejada & Bilal Bashir – My Style is No Style
6. Chardronnet vs Afrilounge – Shake It
7. Steve Bug – Smackman
8. Dan Berkson & James What – Asteroids
9. Martin Landsky – 1000 Miles
10. Steve Bug – I-thought
11. Martini Bros – Joystick
12. Martin Buttrich – Snapshots13. Sian – Sei (Steve Bug Remix)

Vinyl tracklist

A1. John Tejada - My Style is No Style
A2. Dan Berkson & James What – Asteroids
B. Martin Buttrich – Snapshots
C1. Steve Bug & Cle – Onehundredandthree Eggs
C2. Philippe Autori – Petite Crique
D. Jamie Jones – Alien Experiments

The vinyl version of 'Poker Flat Volume 5 Bets'n'Bluffs' is released on October 30, 2006. The CD compilation is released on November 11, 2006.

SOURCE: http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.asp?ID=8180
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NEWS: IMOGEN HEAP

'Headlock', the new single from Imogen Heap's critically acclaimed album 'Speak For Yourself' is released on October 16th via Megaphonic / White Rabbit Recordings.
The single which includes Imogen's new radio mix of 'Headlock' and new vocal-only b-side 'Mic Check' comes in a stunning fold out panoramic digipak and will be available on CD, limited edition numbered vinyl and as a digital download.

++ 'HEADLOCK' DIGITAL DOWNLOADS ++
Imogen's new radio mix of 'Headlock' will be available to buy as a digital download from Oct 16th, as well as new vocal-only b-side 'Mic Check'. A breathtaking live version of 'Headlock' taken from a recent iTunes Toronto live session will also be available exclusively from iTunes UK.

++ BEHIND THE ARTWORK ++
Once again the man behind the artwork for 'Headlock', Ryan Oberemeyer has created a mini-site which shows how he created the stunning artwork for the upcoming single.

SOURCE: IMOGEN HEAP NEWSLETTER

NUEVO ALBUM/NEW ALBUM:

EMILY HAINES & THE SOFT SKELETON

El nuevo material de la vocalista de la banda canadiense Metric, Emily Haines nos presenta un álbum "KNIVES DONT HAVE YOUR BACK" este otoño.

Emily Haines Cuts Solo Album (Spin.com)

Four years and four cities later, Metric's Emily Haines is finally (almost) ready to release her debut solo effort.

Emily Haines is an artist that defies labeling. Frontwoman for Metric, she is proud to release her debut solo album, Knives Don’t Have Your Back this fall on Last Gang Records. Written and recorded over the past four years in Los Angeles, Montreal, Toronto and New York, the record sites contributions from the likes of Scott Minor from Sparklehorse, Broken Social Scene’s Justin Peroff, Stars’ Evan Cranley and Metric’s Jimmy Shaw. A distinct contrast from Metric’s bold, danceable sound, Knives is an intimate and subtle collection of mellow, piano-driven tunes complimented by soft string and horn arrangements.

SOURCE:SPIN.COM, EMILYHAINES.COM , MYSPACE/EMILYHAINES

NEW ALBUM/ NUEVO ALBUM:
Record Label
Last Gang Records
Type of Label
Indie

Nuevo album de la vocalista del grupo Metric EMILY HAINES con su proyecto SOFT SKELETON

REVIEW: Emily Haines Cuts Solo Album
Last Gang Records will release Knives Don't Have Your Back, which was written and recorded in Los Angeles, Montreal, Toronto, and New York over the last four years, and features contributors including Sparklehorse's Scott Minor, Broken Social Scene's Justin Peroff, Stars' Evan Cranley, and Metric's Jimmy Shaw.

Emily Haines is an artist that defies labeling. Frontwoman for Metric, she is proud to release her debut solo album, Knives Don’t Have Your Back this fall on Last Gang Records. Written and recorded over the past four years in Los Angeles, Montreal, Toronto and New York, the record sites contributions from the likes of Scott Minor from Sparklehorse, Broken Social Scene’s Justin Peroff, Stars’ Evan Cranley and Metric’s Jimmy Shaw. A distinct contrast from Metric’s bold, danceable sound, Knives is an intimate and subtle collection of mellow, piano-driven tunes complimented by soft string and horn arrangements.
SOURCES: EMILY HAINES WEB PAGE AND SPIN DOT COM (REVIEWS)

LABEL: Turbo 033 Tomas Barfod

A1: Basement Music A2: Charivari B1: GirlfriendsB2: Saturdaya
Download from iTunes or Beatport.Buy the 12" from Turbo.


In Tiga’s words :

“For most of my life, the only two Danes I knew were: GREAT Danes, those big dogs… and that big Danish goalkeeper. Then I started Djing all over and meeting lots of Danes. One of them was Tomas Barford, a genius, who makes so much good music I have trouble keeping track. He's involved in WHOMADEWHO, he is TOMBOY, and he does more solo stuff as well. When I got a demo CD I freaked out and tried to sign all the tracks… and this first 12inch on Turbo is the fruit of my labour (or I guess HIS labour).”
4 tracks of magic, groovy house music. Moody, building trance-house. Chopped up funk-disco.

I could try, like an idiot, to write more things like : funk-filled-groove-injected-modern-post-disco-house-bombs.... Or things like “aphex-twin shares a drum machine with etienne de crecy in a 70'd era duplex in chicago”.

Or I could just tell you a story about how I was at a hotel gym in LA, minding my own business, playing these tracks on the “ghetto blaster”, trying to decide which ones I liked best...when in walks......MICHAEL DOUGLAS!!!!! ....and after “grooving” for a few minutes tells me “this music is great, man”.

Don't trust me....trust Michael Douglas: movie-star, oscar winner and SEX addict.....he LOVES Tomas Barford.

Love
Tiga ( DJ TIGA)

Source: webmaster@turborecordings.com