Amy Winehouse Headlining @ Coachella

Photo Via Amy's Official MySpace Page I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Amy Winehouse is a headlining act at this years Coachella music festival in April (April 17th - April 19th). This is good news! Apparently the lineup announcement was delayed while concert officials were negotiating with Amy's people some sort of a guarantee that she would appear. She's been vacationing in the

Howie Day, Annie Lennox, Anastacia, Hot Coco & More!

Photo is cropped from an original on Howie's official site



Howie Day: More randomness for you today. Now that I have a BlackBerry, my email is always accessible, assuming I'm above ground. I got an email from Howie Day's official list the other day, informing us that he has a new tour coming up to promote his forthcoming album Counting On Me, due out in the Spring. This new album will be

New Cyndi Lauper Remix Album in the Works

Woohoo! I'm excited! ArjanWrites has posted the tracklisting for a new remix album that Cyndi Lauper plans on releasing in February. According to Wikipedia, the album is called Floor Remixes and it comes out on February 18th, but I've learned not to trust Wikipedia as a reliable source all of the time. Anyway, here's the tracklisting:Girls Just Wanna Have Fun/Set Your Heart – Remix by Rich

Katharine McPhee Signs a New Record Deal, The Ting Tings Release a New Video, Yada Yada Yada

This post is a bit of a mosh/posh of music bits and bites, so forgive me. And away we go! I just read on Perez that American Idol Season 5 Runner Up, Katharine McPhee just signed a new record deal (RCA dropped her in early 2008)! I've always liked the girl and thought that it should have been her rather than Taylor Hicks - but then again, I always want the female contestants to win over the males

Taylor Swift Club Remixes?

Trust me. I was slightly perplexed when I heard about these as well. In preparation for Taylor's UK unveiling ("Love Story" is released in February, and her album Fearless a month later) there is an impressive remix package being serviced to DJs. Now a remix of a country tune isn't unheard of. It's happened before with crossover talent like Faith Hill and Shania Twain, & Jewel. It's even happened

New Music from Michelle Branch & Vanessa Carlton

I was excited to see that Michelle Branch had posted a clip of a new song on her official site. Looks like things are movin' along with her new solo album. I have to admit that I largely ignored her country efforts with pal Jessica Harp (as part of the duo, The Wreckers) and was none too enthused when I learned that she was continuing on the country path as a solo artist. Well, I was plesantly

The Ting Tings Announce U.S. Club Tour!

I was thrilled to learn the other day that one of my new favorite bands, The Ting Tings are coming back for a U.S. club tour and hitting up my favorite vomitlicious hot spot, the Paradise Rock Club. Woohoo! I will happily endure the rancid smell of vomit and sweat to see this fantastic band from the UK perform live. Tickets go on sale on Saturday for their U.S. dates. In addition to Boston, they

New Róisín Murphy Photos!

Róisín Murphy could be considered a style icon. Well...at least I consider her a style icon. Her last album's photo campaign featured Róisín in a series of bizare outfits, juxtaposed with a seemingly normal setting (i.e. - diner, park, etc.).I was pleased to see more...erm...interesting photos of her on the UK Daily Mail's website. The photos are by Michael Labica & Sandrine Dulermo and they

New Utada!

Imagine my surprise when I learned (via DJRicoMixshow) that Utada had a new single up on her record label's home page! Admittedly, my first musical run-in with Utada came just before she released her major label debut English album, Exodus back in 2004. The album fared poorly in the mainstream US music market, peaking at 160 on the Billboard Hot 200. She had more success on the dance charts,

New Kelly Clarkson Single Hits The Internet

Perez Hilton posted the song in full the other day. Listen here! I love, love, love it - despite how similar it is to "Since U Been Gone." It's available for download on the 16th reportedly. BTW...I'm without internet for a week so my posts will be few and far between for the next few days. Apologies!

"My Life Would Suck Without You" Clip Released on Amazon

Perez alerted us to the fact that Amazon.com posted a clip of Kelly Clarkson's new single, "My Life Would Suck Without You." I like it...so far anyway. It is VERY similar to "Since U Been Gone," which is both good and bad. Good in that I loved SUBG but bad in that it sounds sort of like a clone. Granted, I only heard a short clip and I already know I love it. I just was hoping for something a bit

Kelly Clarkson Album Cover Debuts

On her website, Kelly Clarkson debuted the cover art for her new album, evidently titled All I Ever Wanted, due out March 17th. It's definitely showing a lighter, more fun side of Kelly. Bright colors, fitted clothes. She looks good (albeit, a tinsy bit photoshopped). I love it. Can't wait for the new record! And major props to her label for keeping debut single "My Life Would Suck Without You"

New Toy - Blackberry Curve!

I gave myself a final birthday present today (one that I will have to pay for every month) and signed a new 2 year contract with Sprint. I decided to get a Blackberry Curve. Not that I need another way to check my email but now I can. I'm excited!Oh, I also got that Jennifer Hudson promo for "If This Isn't Love." I enjoy the StoneBridge remixes very much - I just wish more remixers came on board.

Annie Plans to Release Album With or Without a Label

Woohoo! Good news for fans of Norwegian pop singer Annie ("Chewing Gum," "Heartbeat,") who made her debut in 2004 with her album Anniemal. Her new album (originally called Don't Stop) is supposed to see the light of day after all. After recently parting ways with Island Records, whom she just barely signed with, she is now a free agent and plans to release her album (in some form) in the next

Amazon Purchases

I was lucky enough to receive an Amazon gift card for the holidays this year. Usually I would just buy DVDs and CDs but I decided to get Adobe Photoshop Elements. Now I know that Photoshop is better but Elements is all I really need (and it's cheaper!). Since I got my new computer, I lost the art program I used to use and it doesn't work with VISTA.Now I will be able to start making my own album

New Straight No Chaser Track!

So I got an update on Facebook from the Straight No Chaser official FB group. Anytime a favorite artist or group releases a new song, I can't help but get excited. While this release isn't for download (yet), it's exciting nonetheless! Photo via Straight No Chaser's Official MySpace Page/Credit: Andrew ZaehSNC is clearly trying to tie fans over until their next release which comes out later in

New Alesha Dixon Single and Remixes!

The saga of my spending money on promos continues. I got a little Hanukkah gelt/birthday money from my Dad so I decided to spend a tiny bit of it on a new promo from Alesha Dixon. Alesha Dixon, formerly of the group Mis-Teeq, whom I quite enjoyed when they were together. I have 3 of their albums...well...their two UK albums and then their US album (which was essentially a "best of" album).

New Kelly Clarkson Single Sleeve Artwork

I found this cover over on Coverlandia. They claim it's the official artwork for Clarkson's new single "My Life Would Suck Without You." If it is, it's pretty hot. Kelly's lookin' good and I love the dark red lipstick and the loli. Hmmm...sounds like she's back to her old pop self :) Happy New Year!