If you’re an insomniac and your iTunes isn’t filled to the brim with Coldplay music, then you’re doing yourself a disservice. According to a Travelodge survey, the UK band is on top of the list of artists that helps people fall asleep. And just in case Coldplay isn’t enough for you, the rest of the top 10 are as follows: Michael Buble, Snow Patrol, Alicia Keys, Jack Johnson, Taylor Swift, Mozart, Barry White, Leona Lewis and Radiohead. How cool is it that Mozart managed to creep in between all those contemporary artists? Do these artists help you fall asleep or are there others that do the trick for you?
Sources are saying that the Hope for Haiti compilation album is likely to take the number one spot on the HITS sales chart this week. That would give the album a place in history as it would be the first all digital album to hit the top spot. It?s already reached the top spot in iTunes. The numbers are expected to easily reach over 100,000 but it?s uncertain by how much. For me, that margin really isn?t important as each sale made means that you also help save a life in Haiti. So please, buy the album and share some goodness to the rest of the world. It?s for a great cause.
There?s a clip of a new song from Ke$ha called ?Blah Blah Blah? which features Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte of electronic music group 3OH!3. The song is being rumored to be the singer?s second single but her rep says that it has not yet been decided if it is. It?s a pretty hot song and I?m sure it?s going to do good on the charts if it does end up being her second single. I hope it is the new single and she makes a video for this soon. Mind you, Ke$ha?s first single ?TiK ToK? is on number 2 on iTunes right now.
Supposedly after the first season wraps up, a ?Glee? music tour could very well be underway come the spring of 2010. Talks for such a tour are still in the early stages and nothing is 100 percent confirmed as of yet. However, I think that it?s a genius idea! The show has been doing amazingly on iTunes, selling tracks from aired episodes and the first soundtrack, which goes on sale on November 3, will probably sell like hotcakes. Fox Broadcasting president Kevin Reilly has coyly suggested the future of a tour saying ?Certainly if these kids become stars in their own right, who knows? Live appearances. Albums. There’s lots of things that could happen.?
It was reported a while back that Eminem?s music publisher was going after Apple for the unauthorized sales of 93 of the rapper?s tracks on iTunes, claiming a copyright violation. The lawsuit has since been settled. Well that was quick! While the terms of the settlement are confidential, Eight Mile Style LLC?s attorney stated that ?the case was settled to the satisfaction of all parties.? Good for Eminem! Considering he?s pretty much considered washed up nowadays and has to ride on Mariah Carey for an ounce of attention, he can?t afford to lose the support he gets for his music from iTunes.
British singer Leona Lewis is set to release the first single off of her upcoming new album ?Echo?. The single is called ?Happy? and the song was co-written by Leona and writer/producer Ryan Tedder. He?s the One Republic front man who also helped her write and produce her first smash single ?Bleeding Love?. The new single is set to be released on September 15th on iTunes and the album will soon hit stores on November 17th worldwide. I have a feeling that Leona will be debuting the song at her VH1 Divas Live performance on September 17th. That should be fun!
The Veronicas are set to perform their single “Take Me On The Floor” live next week on So You Think You Can Dance! The Aussie duo will grace the stage of the results show on Thursday, June 25th. Tune in at 9pm (check local listings for more info) to see Lisa and Jess bring their electro-pop goodness to FOX’s dance phenomenon.
Watch the video for the track here and be sure to head over to iTunes to download your copy of the single today. Visit TheVeronicas.com for photos, tour dates and video updates.
LINKIN PARK’S NEW SINGLE “NEW DIVIDE” FROM TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN
Available exclusively on iTunes!
“New Divide” streaming audio links
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The All American Rejects have just released a four track EP with remixes of their hit single “The Wind Blows.” The EP includes remixes by Steve Aoki, Thomas Gold, Felix Cartal and Ocelot and can be heard in its entirety on the band’s imeem page.
The Wind Blows: The Remixes EP is now available for purchase in the iTunes store. For more information on The All-American Rejects, including summer tour dates, visits AllAmericanRejects.com!
Catch Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em turn his swag on all over your TV Sets. Set your reminders and DVRs, cause S. Beezy is set to take over!
(Check your local listings for correct times)
May 11
8:30 am – Good Day New York (Fox 5)
12:30 am – Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
May 13
6:00 pm – BET’s 106 & Park
May 15
8:30 pm – CW’s The Game
May 25
11:00 am – The View (ABC)
Also, May 8th is the last day to enter to win an outfit chosen by Soulja Boy himself courtesy of DrJays.com!
Does your swag need some serious help? Are there too many empty hangers in your closet? Do you have too many broken heels? If so, here’s your chance to really turn it up! Soulja Boy wants to help one lucky male and female turn their swag on full blast! Click on link below for more details!
If you watch American Idol and follow the talk online, you have an idea that Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey are the favourites to win. However, iTunes projects a different outcome if some download numbers that weren?t supposed to be shown can be used as a predictor of who gets voted off. According to The New York Post ?a glitch in the Apple software allowed fans a glimpse at which contestants are selling the most ?Idol? download.? Surprisingly, Danny wasn?t in the top 2. Kris Allen actually tops Danny in the download department and even in the Twitter buzz. It looks like it?s between Allison Iraheta and Matt Giraud on who will be voted off tonight.
Metallica have just released the first single off their upcoming album, Death Magnetic. The epic track is entitled ?The Day That Never Comes? and it?s now available through iTunes. The band recently filmed a video for the track with Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg which will premiere soon. Check out the track which is now streaming on Metallica.com.
?The Day That Never Comes? is available through iTunes now.
Vanessa Hudgens? Identified is available now! The High School Musical alum delivers a varied collection of funky pop songs, hip-hop flavored anthems and beautiful ballads on her sophomore release. Identified kicks off with “Last Night,” the raucously rhythmic opener featuring Vanessa singing over her own chanted harmonies. “I loved it the minute I first heard it,? she says of the song. “It’s really intricate and really fun, something you don’t hear very often.” Best known as a singer and actress, Vanessa is also a superb dancer, so for the new album she raised the stakes with pummeling dance tracks like “Hook It Up,” “First Bad Habit” and the hook-laden title track, “Identified.” Head over to iTunes to pick up your copy today.
The video for ?Give It 2 Me,? the second single off of Madonna?s recently released Hard Candy proves that the Queen of Pop isn?t slowing down even for one second, and the rhythmic dance track proves that to a tee with lyrics like ?I can go on and on and on? and ?no one?s gonna stop me now.? The track was co-written and co-produced by Pharrell who is also featured in the video. Can?t get enough? It?s available for instant download on iTunes.
Madonna?s Sticky & Sweet tour will begin (hip) hopping around the world on August 23rd in Cardiff, Wales with stops in major European markets before its U.S. run. Be sure to get your tickets now before they sell out! Head over to https://tickets.madonna.com/ for more info.
The highly anticipated CAMP ROCK soundtrack is finally here! Be sure to pick up a copy featuring the Jonas Brothers and newcomer Demi Lovato before the movie premieres on the Disney Channel this Friday, June 20th. In case you miss the big debut, catch the movie again on ABC on June 21st or ABC Family on June 22nd. The soundtrack is available on iTunes
Tracklist
1. We Rock ? Cast of Camp Rock
2. Play My Music ? Jonas Brothers
3. Gotta Find You ? Joe Jonas
4. Start the Party ? Jordan Francis
5. Who Will I Be ? Demi Lovato
6. This is Me ? Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas
7. Hasta La Vista ? Jordan Francis and Roshon Bernard Fegan
8. Here I Am ? Renee Sandstrom
9. Too Cool ? Meaghan Martin
10. Our Time is Here Bonus Track ? Demi Lovato, Meaghan Martin and Aaryn Doyle
11. 2 Stars ? Meaghan Martin
12. What It Takes ? Aaryn Dolye
Kid Rock is refusing to go all in with iTunes because he thinks that the service is screwing artists. To date, there?s only a handful of the singer?s works on iTunes. The rocker tells the BBC that artists don?t get paid enough for downloads from the Apple store. He says that the revenue share model is based on ?an old system, where iTunes takes the money, the record company takes the money, and they don’t give it to the artists.? He also says that the internet ?was an opportunity for everyone to be treated fairly, for the consumer to get a fair price, for the artist to be paid fairly, for the record companies to make some money. But they (Apple) stuck to the old system.?
As part of the Verizon VIP Tour with Natasha Bedingfield and Kate Voegele, The Veronicas are doing in-store signings and performances at Verizon Wireless stores across the country. Lisa and Jess are eager to meet their fans, so check the schedule below to see if they will be in your city and be sure to go say hello. Their electro-beat driven album, Hook Me Up, is now available on iTunes in the US
Verizon Wireless In-Store Appearances:
DALLAS
Tuesday, June 10
3:30-4:30 PM
Verizon Wireless
1400 William D. Tate Ave.
Grapevine, TX 76051
PHILADELPHIA
Monday, June 16
3:30-4:30 PM
Verizon Wireless
2220 W Oregon Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19145
BALTIMORE
Tuesday, June 17
3:30-4:30 PM
Verizon Wireless
2562 Solomons Island Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
Alanis Morissette?s Flavors of Entanglement is available in the US. Morissette joined forces with British producer Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Madonna, Robyn) on her first studio album in four years, and the result is a collection of beautifully crafted songs filled with electronic beats and Indian percussion. Recently, Morissette opened up about the process of making this record and how she found cathartic support during a big transition in her life. ?I often write in retrospect, but this time all was written in real time,? she says. ?This record helped me through some fragile moments. Every song was like a life raft.?
Purchase Flavors of Entanglement on iTunes:
Stay up-to-date on videos and vlogs on Alanis Morissette?s official Youtube channel.
3 Doors Down have just released their new, self-titled album this week. Produced by Johnny K (Disturbed, Black Tide), the album features the song ?Citizen/Soldier? which salutes the National Guard for their heroic service. Check out the video here.
Pick up the album on iTunes and get the exclusive acoustic version of ?It?s the Only One You?ve Got.?
Vanessa Hudgens is heading out to fairs across the country this summer in support of her forthcoming album, Identified. Hudgens? sophomore album is now due out on July 1st through Hollywood Records, and the first single, ?Sneakernight,? will be available on iTunes. Check out the dates to catch a performance in a town near you.
DATE CITY, ST VENUE
1-Aug Bessemer, AL Alabama Adventure
2-Aug Baton Rouge, LA Dixie Landin
5-Aug West Allis, WI WI State Fair
8-Aug Jackson, MI County Fair
9-Aug Hamburg, NY County Fair
10-Aug Lewisburg, WV State Fair
12-Aug Midland, MI County Fair
14-Aug Des Moines, IA State Fair
15-Aug Louisville, KY State Fair
18-Aug Meadville, PA Crawford County Fairgrounds
22-Aug Sacramento, CA State Fair
23-Aug Salem, OR State Fair
24-Aug Vancouver, BC Pacific National Exhibition
27-Aug Syracuse, NY State Fair
28-Aug Canfield, OH Mahoning County Fairgrounds
29-Aug Detroit, MI State Fair
30-Aug Rockford, IL Davis Memorial Park
9-Sep Albuquerque, NM Tingley Coliseum – State Fair
Check out this teaser video of Vanessa Hudgens in the studio recording her single ?Sneakernight.? The song will appear on her forthcoming album, Identified, due out on June 24th. ?Sneakernight? will be available on iTunes May 20th.
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The Veronicas? Hook Me Up is now #6 on the iTunes pop chart and #19 overall! This album is a departure from The Veronicas? trademark sound and ventures into a more electro-dance territory. Lisa and Jess took a minute to write a special message to their fans for all of their recent support:
Hey guys!!
Our album HOOK ME UP is out on iTunes America!!!!! Please everyone support us, and go buy 10 copies of it hahaha!!! We need all your support?so go check out the new music!!! We had rehearsal today for the tour… and its rockin?we can’t wait to get on the road and visit all you guys!! Our album is already in the top 20 albums on i-tunes… so please keep supporting, and telling everyone you know to check out our music.. LETS GET IT TO #1!!!
We can’t thank you enough for the support and love!! mmmwaa….xxxx
3 Doors Down have just leaked some behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot for their single, ?It?s Not My Time.? The clip features interviews with the Mississippi hard rockers and director Shaun Silva along with extra footage from the shoot. The single is currently the #1 song on the iTunes Rock charts. The band will embark on a co-headlining tour with Staind and Hinder which will kick off on July 9th in Maryland Heights, MO. Head over to 3ddfanclub.net for all the dates and pre-sale info.
3 Doors Down hits stores and online retailers on May 20th
Hot of the heels of her debut album release and an opening spot for Fergie at Florida?s SunFest, Hilary McRae will be heading out on tour with singer/songwriter Teddy Geiger. McRae?s Through These Walls was released through Hear Music on 4/15 and can be purchased on iTunes
Hilary McRae with Teddy Geiger Tour Dates
DAY DATE CITY VENUE
Wed 11-Jun Pomona, CA The Glass House
Thu 12-Jun San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
Fri 13-Jun Sacramento, CA Empire
Sat 14-Jun Petaluma, CA Mystic Theatre
Mon 16-Jun Portland, OR Aladdin Theater
Tue 17-Jun Seattle, WA El Corazon
Thu 19-Jun Provo, UT Velour Live Music Gallery
Fri 20-Jun Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Sat 21-Jun Lincoln, NE Knickerbockers
Mon 23-Jun Minneapolis, MN Fine Line
Tue 24-Jun Kansas City, MO Westport Beach Club
Wed 25-Jun Oklahoma City, OK Bricktown Ballroom
Thu 26-Jun Dallas, TX House of Blues
Sat 28-Jun Houston, TX The Meridian
Sun 29-Jun New Orleans, LA House of Blues
Mon 30-Jun Birmingham, AL Workplay Theater
Wed 2-Jul Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Thu 3-Jul Orlando, FL Backbooth
Sat 5-Jul Nashville, TN Rocketown (small room)
Mon 7-Jul Chicago, IL House of Blues
Tue 8-Jul Pontiac, MI Crofoot Ballroom
Wed 9-Jul Indianapolis, IN Music Mill
Fri 11-Jul Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom
Sat 12-Jul Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall
Mon 14-Jul Buffalo, NY Club infinity
Tue 15-Jul Northampton, MA Pearl Street
Wed 16-Jul Boston, MA Paradise
Thu 17-Jul New York City, NY Bowery Ballroom
Sat 19-Jul Wilton, CT Trackside Teen Center
Sun 20-Jul Townson, MD Recher Theatre
Mon 21-Jul Philadelphia, PA World Caf? Live
Wed 23-Jul Norfolk, VA The Norva
Thu 24-Jul Greenville, SC The Handlebar
Ashlee Simpson?s album, Bittersweet World, is in stores today! Timbaland, Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, and Kenna are among the talented contributors that helped craft Ashlee?s third album. Ashlee wrote or cowrote every track on the album and the final product is a mix of ballads, radio-friendly anthems and dance floor ditties that will get your booty shaking.
Head over to iTunes to get the party started and buy Bittersweet World now.
Vanessa Hudgen is back with a brand new single! ?Sneakernight? will appear on her upcoming albumIdentified due out on 6/. The track will be available on iTunes on 5/20, so check out streams below or head over to her Myspace for a first listen.
Madonna?s single ?4 Minutes,? featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland is currently # 1 on iTunes! The first single off ofHard Candy,which is slated for release on 4/29beat out Leona Lewis and Mariah Carey for the top spot on the chart. Be sure to check out the exclusive video premiere on iTunes available now
“4 Minutes” featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland audio streams Windows Media128k Quicktime 128k
Buy ?4 Minutes? featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland on iTunes
Chris Cornell went on the record with Billboard.com that he really liked David Cook?s rendition of ?Billie Jean? on American Idol last week ? especially because he did it first. In his interview, the rocker admits that the Idol wannabe ?sang it great? but then adds that ?it was literally a note-for-note take on what I came up with.? And they say Cook is an original. While Chris was given credit for the innovative arrangement on the show, Idol?s imitation also pays Chris off as his cover of ?Billie Jean? has jumped to #12 on iTunes. And by the way, Doxology was finally given credit for their version of ?Eleanor Rigby? which Cook also sang.
She may have conquered the iTunes singles chart but I guess that?s the only positive thing that we can expect from Mariah Carey. The curvaceous singer?s new single ?Touch My Body? is not on the number 15 spot on the Billboard singles chart this week. The song has been on the chart for six weeks but has failed to even just break into the top 10 having only peaked at a high of the number 14 spot last week. But with her single being number 1 on iTunes, here?s to hoping that the digital downloads will help her even just for a little bit.
If you have Jermaine Dupri saying F you to you, just say F you right back. The music producer wrote a very impassioned and misguided essay about the state of the music business. And coming from one of the producers who can be considered a mogul already, it makes me sick.
Not only did it clearly show his lack of appreciation for the people that buy his music, but he also looks at iTunes as a big evil monster. Janet Jackson?s main squeeze thinks that albums should be sold as a whole and consumers shouldn?t have the option to buy songs individually like we can on iTunes.
Well at least we buy a song instead of downloading them illegally!
