Archive for June, 2009

Is Jackson family considering tribute tour?

By on June 29th, 2009

Possibly, says Showbiz411. The website’s Roger Friedman reports there is a proposal on the table, which is being considered, that would see the Jackson family fulfill some of Michael’s London shows, or do a U.S. tribute tour where they would perform his hits and theirs with him. Sister Janet Jakson would fill the shoes of [...]

Powerman 5000 “revolt” on the road

By on June 29th, 2009

Hearken back the good memories of late 1999 as tonight, these stars revolt! For the first time in ages it seems according to Blabbermouth, the Boston based electronica horror/futuristic metal outfit Powerman 5000 is kicking off a national tour in response to their newest digital single “V Is For Vampire”. Not to be undone, Spider and [...]

Was Michael Jackson working on a new album?

By on June 29th, 2009

Yes, according to friend and fellow musician Akon in a recent interview with Billboard.com. “He was working on a new album, and at the same time doing his re-release [of Thriller],” the rapper noted when asked about rumors of his collaborations with Michael Jackson. “We were working on a lot of ideas.  A lot of [...]

Amy Millan readies Masters Of The Burial

By on June 29th, 2009

Well, it certainly looks like it’s going to be another Broken Social Scene kind of year. After all, in addition to the acclaimed Canadian outfit’s forthcoming full-length, you can always count on a few solo releases its members — the first of which has now been announced. On September 8th, Amy Millan will unveil the [...]

2009 Third Quarter Music Preview

By on June 29th, 2009

As incredible as it sounds, there truly is more music released every year than there is time to listen. An overwhelming fact for sure, especially when faced with the task of keeping track of all these new releases. Fortunately, Consequence of Sound has your back again, here to provide you with an extensive and up-to-date [...]

Check Out: Erykah Badu & The Roots pay tribute with “I Wanna Be Where You Are”

By on June 29th, 2009

Two Grammy Award winning acts covering the King of Pop — the result is a tribute like none other…

Yeah I Know, Darlings announce debut LP

By on June 28th, 2009

Last we checked, the dictionary of clichés hasn’t been updated to include “buzz band from Brooklyn set to light the music scene on fire”, but with the number of new outfits being described in this manner growing by the day, it might be time. The latest earning these words are the Brooklyn quartet known as [...]

Watch: Neil Young & Paul McCartney – “A Day In The Life”

By on June 28th, 2009

How does one cap off an acclaimed headlining performance at the world’s biggest music festival? Well, for Neil Young, you hit London, to perform at Hard Rock Calling, and have none other than Paul McCartney make a surprise appearance during a cover of The Beatles’ “A Day In The Life”. As you’ll see below, McCartney [...]

Album Review: Paolo Nutini – Sunny Side Up

By on June 28th, 2009

★★★½☆

Sunny Side Up sounds like the work of a comfortable artist who’s found his niche, not like the sophomore release of a 22 year-old.