en-gbhttp://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/vip/profile/adb44281/news/loved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss adb44281's music news on the Absolute Radio website http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4219/_quot_Rainbows_quot__named_Best_Album_of_2007_by_Yahoo__Music.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:54:50 +0000 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4219/_quot_Rainbows_quot__named_Best_Album_of_2007_by_Yahoo__Music.html?pid=855317 Radiohead's digital "pay-what-you-like" album "Rainbows" has topped a list including Spoon, Wilco and the Arcade Fire. The Oxfordshire quintet is celebrating the new year with a free online concert. 21 2 Arcade Fire Jose Gonzalez M.I.A. Radiohead Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Sharon Jones Spoon Wilco http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4050/Matchbox_20_will_tour_with_Alanis__Mute_Math.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:18:00 +0000 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/4050/Matchbox_20_will_tour_with_Alanis__Mute_Math.html?pid=855317 The Orlando, Fla., pop-rock veterans will kick off a 20-city North American stadium tour on Jan. 25. Joining the band is longtime alt-rocker Alanis Morissette and hot New Orleans group Mute Math. 5 0 Alanis Morissette Matchbox 20 Mute Math http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3309/Maroon_5_trying_hard_to_avoid_the_sophomore_slump.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sat, 29 Sep 2007 20:34:34 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3309/Maroon_5_trying_hard_to_avoid_the_sophomore_slump.html?pid=855317 Why are we even having this discussion? It's sad when a band that could rock any venue from Tucson to Tokyo has to repeat a 10-million sale album to keep its label in the black. 4 0 Maroon 5 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2681/US_alt_rockers_Mute_Math_dreaming_of_a_concert_from_space.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:58:28 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2681/US_alt_rockers_Mute_Math_dreaming_of_a_concert_from_space.html?pid=855317 "We have plans to do a concert from space," lead singer Paul Meany told MTV. "I think it'll be possible in the next five years." Who wouldn't want to see Paul's keytar solo from 100km up? Rock on! 4 1 Mute Math http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2657/New_Coldplay_album_will_have_Hispanic_flavor__says_the_rockers.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:48:00 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2657/New_Coldplay_album_will_have_Hispanic_flavor__says_the_rockers.html?pid=855317 Before studio time in Barcelona, Coldplay visited Argentina, Chile, Brazil y Mexico to stimulate their creativity. Much is owed to the "vibrant atmosphere of Buenos Aires and Barcelona", they said. 26 3 Coldplay http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2656/Pop_punk_rocker_tries_Oasis_on_for_size.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:40:00 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2656/Pop_punk_rocker_tries_Oasis_on_for_size.html?pid=855317 Nothing compares to the brothers Gallagher, but the Sum 41 frontman has recorded an acoustic version of Morning Glory for Yahoo! Music. Check it if you like Sum 41; steer clear if a diehard Oasis nut 4 2 Oasis Sum 41 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2580/Video_gives_sneak_peek_at_new_Dylan_biopic__quot_I_m_Not_There_quot_.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:24:00 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2580/Video_gives_sneak_peek_at_new_Dylan_biopic__quot_I_m_Not_There_quot_.html?pid=855317 This preview features a young Dylan played by Cate Blanchett-- one of seven characters to show a different aspect of his life. "I'm Not There" is the first biography that Dylan has approved. 4 1 Allen Ginsberg Bob Dylan http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2480/After_Prince_s_third_Minneapolis_gig_in_12_hours__cops_enforce_curfew.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:32:00 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2480/After_Prince_s_third_Minneapolis_gig_in_12_hours__cops_enforce_curfew.html?pid=855317 Prince did not argue with police who told him to wind down his 3 a.m. show. First Ave. bargained for a few extra minutes, but the show was done by 4 a.m. The club was in his 1984 film "Purple Rain". 4 1 Prince http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2432/Pretenders_singer_brings_veg_cuisine_to_her_native_Ohio.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:20:00 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2432/Pretenders_singer_brings_veg_cuisine_to_her_native_Ohio.html?pid=855317 Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer Chrissie Hynde is opening an upscale vegetarian restaurant called the VegeTerranean. Hynde, who lives in England, is opening in September with a free concert. Yum! 6 2 The Pretenders http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2087/OI_YOU__53__Lily_vs_Cheryl__again_.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 23 May 2007 01:26:00 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2087/OI_YOU__53__Lily_vs_Cheryl__again_.html?pid=855317 Lily's reply to Cheryl: "I wonder when Girls Aloud last came [to America] to promote an album? I don't think anyone has even heard of them over here." Girls Aloud? Never heard of 'em! She's right. 10 0 Cheryl Tweedy Lily Allen http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2029/Pete_Doherty_paints_with_his_own_blood.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 14 May 2007 21:50:00 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2029/Pete_Doherty_paints_with_his_own_blood.html?pid=855317 The Babyshambles singer is selling artwork painted in pen, pencil and his own blood. The prints run up to $5000 and are going to be shown at the London Bankrobber Gallery for a month starting May 15. 9 3 Babyshambles Pete Doherty http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2028/McCartney_Solo_Catalog_Finally_Heading_Online.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 14 May 2007 21:43:00 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2028/McCartney_Solo_Catalog_Finally_Heading_Online.html?pid=855317 Paul McCartney's entire solo catalog will appear online for the first time as part of a "comprehensive re-launch" of the Beatles legend's repertoire, his former record company, EMI Music, said today. 16 0 Paul McCartney The Beatles http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2011/Green_Day_rocks_in_Simpsons_movie.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 11 May 2007 16:09:00 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2011/Green_Day_rocks_in_Simpsons_movie.html?pid=855317 Simpsons creator Matt Groening has confirmed the Berkley, Calif., natives are going to have a cameo in the new movie. They're three of over 400 guest performers, so don't miss them! 30 10 Green Day http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1956/Monkeys__drummer_Matt_Helders_marks_his_21st_in_rowdy_Minneapolis_tour_stop.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 08 May 2007 07:10:09 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1956/Monkeys__drummer_Matt_Helders_marks_his_21st_in_rowdy_Minneapolis_tour_stop.html?pid=855317 The entire crowd sang to the bashful drummer, 21 on 5/7. The highlight of the night was an unexpected stage dive from an English club rugby player who thought he saw a scrum! He did not land well. 11 4 Arctic Monkeys http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1923/Spiderman_3_soundtrack_now_streaming_in_its_entirety.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 03 May 2007 01:26:15 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1923/Spiderman_3_soundtrack_now_streaming_in_its_entirety.html?pid=855317 Get it before it's gone. The artists recorded these songs exclusively for the movie, a rarity in modern cinema. (except for Chubby Checker's Twist, of course) 15 5 Jet Snow Patrol http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1922/The_U_S__vs__John_Lennon.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 03 May 2007 01:13:47 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1922/The_U_S__vs__John_Lennon.html?pid=855317 According to the Rolling Stone review, this documentary traces 'Lennon's transformation from artist into anti-war activist and then shows the U.S. government's reactionary response.' 8 3 John Lennon The Beatles http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1921/Good_news__Blur_fans__they_re_coming_back.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 03 May 2007 01:02:52 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1921/Good_news__Blur_fans__they_re_coming_back.html?pid=855317 Blur will reconvene in the studio this summer and make a new album with founding guitarist Graham Coxon, Alex James has confirmed. It's been four years since their last album. 17 4 Blur http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1887/McCartney_is_No__3_on_music_rich_list.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:34:57 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1887/McCartney_is_No__3_on_music_rich_list.html?pid=855317 Paul McCartney is ranked third in an annual list of Britain's richest musical figures, with a fortune estimated at $1.4 billion. 6 2 Paul McCartney http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1867/Dunst_attacks_American_industry_for__crap__music.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:49:54 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1867/Dunst_attacks_American_industry_for__crap__music.html?pid=855317 Kirsten Dunst, who is dating Johnny from Razorlight, thinks the American music industry is crap, saying "Where all the great writers?" Four words, Ms. Dunst: Kings, Killers, Bon Jovi! Good enough? 28 11 Razorlight http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1848/Arctic_Monkeys_to_play_surprise_LA_show_Sunday.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:02:13 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1848/Arctic_Monkeys_to_play_surprise_LA_show_Sunday.html?pid=855317 As if they needed any more hype, the Arctic Monkeys have announced an unplanned show 4/29. They'll be at the Troubadour in West Hollywood following their Friday performance at the Coachella Festival. 14 0 Arctic Monkeys http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1833/New_Arctic_Monkeys_album__Whatever_People_Say_I_Am__streaming_on_Myspace.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 23 Apr 2007 05:57:41 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1833/New_Arctic_Monkeys_album__Whatever_People_Say_I_Am__streaming_on_Myspace.html?pid=855317 For a limited time, Myspace is playing the latest album. Fans attending the April 27 show in Indio, CA, will be the first to hear the new material in LIVE performance. 6 1 Arctic Monkeys http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1832/Mr__Spears_speaks_out_against_Britney.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:40:34 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1832/Mr__Spears_speaks_out_against_Britney.html?pid=855317 Father Jamie Spears is siding with Britney's manager, defending Larry Randolph's efforts to get Britney in rehab. Britney allegedly fired Randolph, although sources say the contract is still valid. 5 3 Britney Spears http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1831/Amy_Winehouse_likes_Nas_and_has_a_crush_on_Cheryl_Tweedy.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:28:41 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1831/Amy_Winehouse_likes_Nas_and_has_a_crush_on_Cheryl_Tweedy.html?pid=855317 Accompanying Amy's exclusive performance on Yahoo! Music is a short Q&A you may find interesting . . . 7 2 Amy Winehouse http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1830/Furtado_doubles_up_on_European_charts.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:21:12 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1830/Furtado_doubles_up_on_European_charts.html?pid=855317 Almost 11 months after its release, 'Loose' is still hot in Europe. Interest in the album may be helped by Furtado's vocals on Timbaland's #1 single 'Give it To Me', also feat. Justin Timberlake. 2 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1829/Circuit_City_teams_with_Napster_for_music_download_service.html?pid=855317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:04:45 +0100 adb44281 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/1829/Circuit_City_teams_with_Napster_for_music_download_service.html?pid=855317 If you're familiar with Napster's $14.95/month music service and 99-cent singles, you're also probably aware that Napster needs all the help it can get to compete with iTunes. Service begins 4/29/07. 3 0