Industry groups demand that bloggers remove torrents of the essentially-free 'In Rainbows' album.
The Guardian reports that Recording Industry Association of America and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry have been orders music bloggers to remove torrents the Radiohead album.
The RIAA wrote, 'These recordings are owned by one of our member companies and have not been authorized for this kind of use'.
And the IFPI requested 'immediate assistance in stopping this unauthorized activity.'
Many of the blogs have already been stricken from Google results.
Granted, they were also offering albums from other artists.
But there's certainly an irony in requesting the removal of torrents of an album that could've been downloaded for free from the band themselves.
(Source: Music-News.com)
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Thom Yorke plays new Radiohead song
Thom Yorke played a solo set and slipped in a track now dubbed a new Radiohead song.
The Radiohead frontman performed a 12-song set at the Big Chill Festival in Eastnor in England.
He switched from piano to guitar, wandering through Radiohead songs and tracks from his 2006 solo debut The Eraser.
Before playing the ninth tune, he announced that it was called 'Give Up The Ghost' and that it was 'a new Radiohead song'.
He's been playing the song live here and there this year but until now it hasn't been allotted into the Yorke or Radiohead canon.
(Source: Music-News.com)
The Radiohead frontman performed a 12-song set at the Big Chill Festival in Eastnor in England.
He switched from piano to guitar, wandering through Radiohead songs and tracks from his 2006 solo debut The Eraser.
Before playing the ninth tune, he announced that it was called 'Give Up The Ghost' and that it was 'a new Radiohead song'.
He's been playing the song live here and there this year but until now it hasn't been allotted into the Yorke or Radiohead canon.
(Source: Music-News.com)
Liverpool in race for Belgian starlet
Liverpool have joined Europe's elite in the race to sign Belgian starlet Romelu Lukaku.
"None of the clubs have contacted us or Anderlecht lately, but I know that Real came to see Romelu a few times and the interest is there," Christophe Henrotay told De Standaard.
"There is also interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and all the great European clubs, but it's too soon."
The Daily Mail reports that Lukaku has snubbed an approach from Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, and Henrotay hinted that his client would be happy to spend more time with the Champions playing first team football.
"The ideal scenario for Romelu is to stay at Anderlecht this year and play in the Champions League. Romelu shouldn't be in any rush."
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba urged the African-born 17-year-old to join the Blues as recently as last month, but any immediate move appears to have stalled.
The level of interest from new Reds boss Roy Hodgson is unknown, but the Anfield club are keen to strengthen their attacking line before the summer transfer window closes at the end of this month. No club has made a concrete move for the player yet, as confirmed by the club.
"We haven't received any concrete bids for Romelu," said manager Herman Van Holsbeeck.
(Givemefootball)
Monday, 26 July 2010
Crouch linked with return
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is said to be considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Peter Crouch.
The England international and Nice prospect Loic Remy are on the new Anfield manager's short list of targets as he seeks to boost his attacking options, according to The Sunday Times.
A move for Remy could already be too late as West Ham United close in on a move for the 23-year-old France international.
Arsenal and Tottenham have also shown interest in Remy, while Lyon have first option on their former player, but only the Hammers have offered an amount that is acceptable to his French club.
Crouch is also likely to attract plenty of suitors if Spurs show willingness to sell the 6ft 7in handful of a striker.
Rafa Benitez sold Crouch to Portsmouth two years ago when the former Aston Villa man was struggling to hold down a first-team place.
Real winger set for Reds?
Dutch midfielder Royston Drenthe is continually being linked with a move away from Real Madrid and the former Holland under-21 star has now revealed that he's set to leave Madrid for Barclays Premier League side Liverpool.
It's not yet clear whether Liverpool and Real Madrid have already agreed terms, but Drenthe appears confident that he'll ply his trade in the Barclays Premier League next term. "I will soon be joining Liverpool. I hope I will have a good season with my new club," he is quoted as saying.
Drenthe joined Real Madrid from Feyenoord in the summer of 2007, but the left footed wing-back never really managed to secure regular first team action at the Santiago Bernabeu. Therefore, he could now be looking to relaunch his career at Liverpool.
The Reds are in the market for a new left back following the departure of Fabio Aurelio, while Emiliano Insua and Philipp Degen also appear to be on their way out of Anfield. New manager Roy Hodgson supposedly sees Drenthe as the perfect candidate to fill the void at left back.
The former Feyenoord star would be the third Dutchman at Liverpool if the transfer indeed materialises. Compatriots Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt are already under contract at Anfield.
(Source: Goal.com)
Dutch star tempted by Reds
Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has admitted he would seriously consider a switch to the Premier League if it meant he has a better prospect of first team football.
The World Cup finalist is behind Kaka in the pecking order at the Whites but impressed during the tail end of last season.
Since playing for Holland in South Africa, van der Vaart has attracted interest from a host of Barclays Premier League sides, with Manchester United the most prominent.
However, now heavyweights Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked with the 27-year-old.
The Blues have been pursuing team mate Kaka over the summer but Carlo Ancelotti has admitted a move for the Brazilian would not be possible.
"I have heard of the interest from Liverpool and Chelsea - and that is very flattering," he said.
"They are both giants, and if they could offer first-team football it may prove impossible to turn down."
"I think I have the relationship with Madrid where they understand my position and would let me hold talks," he added.
Both sides have already bolstered their attacking ranks with Joe Cole swapping Stamford Bridge for Anfield and Yossi Benayoun making a move in the opposite direction.
(Source: Givemefootball.com)
Radiohead to release album this year
Radiohead to release album this year
added: 21 Jun 2010 // by: newsdesk
With the Oxford boys having almost completed the follow-up to 2007's 'In Rainbows' guitarist Ed O'Brien has revealed that it will be released this year and its their best so far.
He told Adam Buxton's BBC 6Music show: "We're in the heart of the record. It's genuinely exciting. It's very different from what we did last time. It's really nice to be doing this. It's so good to be making music with the band that you feel is still as good as it's ever been."
Asked about the release date he continued, "Ideally, it would be great if it came out sometime this year. It has got to. I hope so. We're at the finishing line. When you're making a record, a film, writing a book for ages and ages you think the finishing line is miles away. Now it feels it's in touching distance. But of course, it being a creative process, at the last bit also, you have bursts of energy, you achieve a lot of things in a small period of time and then you're nearly there. it might slow down. But yeah, hopefully it will be a matter of weeks."
(Source: Music-News.com)
Matt Bellamy admits he's 'nervous' about meeting Kate Hudson's mum
Matt Bellamy admits he's 'nervous' about meeting Kate Hudson's mum
added: 3 Jul 2010 // by: newsdesk
The Muse frontman - who has secretly been dating the 'Bride Wars' star for the past few months - is set to be introduced to Kate's actress mum Goldie Hawn but says he is a little daunted at the prospect.
He said: "I haven't met Goldie yet. We are meeting up next week. I'm quite nervous. You don't want her reading daft stories online - it's embarrassing when you meet someone's family for the first time."
While Matt says things between him and Kate are going really well, he says it's far too early to be thinking about marriage.
He said: "Things are going great at the moment. I am very happy.
"We just have fun together and are seeing how it goes. Kate is great. We have tried to keep things private so haven't told anyone how we met or nay details like that. We are just doing are thing.
"It's a little bit too soon to talk about weddings and stuff. Ask me in a few months though. I'll let you know how it goes with Goldie - and then who knows?"
Muse named Silver Clef Award award winners
Muse named Silver Clef Award award winners
added: 4 Jul 2010 // by: newsdesk
Muse have been named as recipients of the Silver Clef Award at the 35th 02 Silver Clef Awards. The charity's annual luncheon, which raises money for the charity.
Muse said, 'We are delighted to be presented this year's Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef and join the ranks of such artistes as Robert Plant, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Elton John & The Who. Nordoff Robbins is an exceptional charity that has a positive impact on so many people's lives, and we are very proud to be recognised by them in this way'.
Nordoff Robbins' O2 Silver Clef Awards celebrated its 35th anniversary in style with some of the biggest names in music from a plethora of genres and generations.
Hosted by Sharon Osbourne the charity's flagship annual music luncheon was again a massive success and honoured the following.
AWARD WINNERS
O2 Silver Clef Award Muse
Sony Ericsson Lifetime Achievement Award Tony Bennett
Investec Icon Award Dame Vera Lynn
Hard Rock Ambassador Of Rock Award Slash
TAG Newcomer Award JLS
PPL Classical Award Russell Watson
Royal Albert Hall Best British Band Award Scouting For Girls
American Express Digital Innovation Award Dizzee Rascal
Raymond Weil International Award Kelis
(Source: Music-News.com)
Muse say they sold their souls to Twilight
Muse say they sold their souls to Twilight
added: 21 Jul 2010 // by: undercover.com.au
Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme says they sold their souls for inclusion on Twilight soundtracks and US fame.
Speaking to BBC newsbeat, Wolstenholme discussed the process of contributing songs to each Twilight movie.
He said, ''m not sure how cool it is to be on those kind of things but sometimes you've just got to get your music out there in different ways.'
Muse have contributed a song to each film in the franchise ' 'Supermassive Black Hole' for Twilight, 'I Belong To You' for New Moon and 'Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)' for the latest film Eclipse.
Wolstenholme admitted that they supplied the songs in order to boost their profile in the US.
't's very difficult in America because you don't have anything like [BBC] Radio 1," he said, "Nothing is national. You have to take every opportunity you get over there, and sometimes you have to sell your soul.'
Undercover.com.au
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