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Archive for April 2008

April 18th, 2008

Boyzone Announce Reunion Shows - No One Cares - Just Give Up Now… I Beg You!

Back in November of last year, Boyzone announced they were getting back together, and I wrote a post titled ‘Boyzone Announce Reunion - Noooooooooooooooooo!’ to show the level of my displeasure at the thought.
At the time, the reunion was just a one-off for Children In Need, but unfortunately, the 30-somethings from Ireland who still […]

By Dave Parrack -- 5 comments

April 16th, 2008

Amy Winehouse Told To Stay Clean Or Have Album Canned - Record Label Ultimatum

Amy Winehouse has been issued an ultimatum from her record label which could see her never release another album. At least if she doesn’t get clean, and then stay clean in the build up to the promotion of her forthcoming third album.
Just a few days after I reported that her album has been put back […]

By Dave Parrack -- 0 comments

April 15th, 2008

b5 Music Bloggers Share Their Soundtracks For A Day - Variety Is The Spice Of Life

Yesterday, I shared my Soundtrack For A Day, which for me meant sticking my media player on random, and seeing what came up. Others around the b5 Music Channel also shared their soundtracks, although most using different methods.

Our Digital Music built a track listing from morning to night.
The Rock Dose offers songs and lyrics to […]

By Dave Parrack -- 0 comments

April 14th, 2008

Soundtrack For A Day - April 13th 2008 - Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, Kooks & More

Some of the bloggers here on the b5 music channel decided to record our Soundtrack For A Day yesterday. This could take different forms, be it all the songs you listened to on that day, a selection from certain moments, or a particular album.
I decided to stick my media player on random and note down […]

By Dave Parrack -- 4 comments

April 13th, 2008

The Isle Of Skye Music Festival Cancelled After Organisers Racked Up Huge Debts

Scotland has become a kind of Mecca for music festivals and outdoor concerts over the last few years, with T In The Park, Rock Ness and The Isle Of Skye festivals all being hyped up and getting great bands performing.
Unfortunately, despite the hype, the last one on that list is no more, after the organisers […]

By Dave Parrack -- 0 comments

April 12th, 2008

No New Amy Winehouse Album In 2008 - Singer Cancels Bahamas Recording Session

The chances of a new album from Amy Winehouse being released in 2008 took a downward turn today when it emerged that the singer had cancelled a recording session in the Bahamas.
According the The Sun, Island Records had booked a trip to the Bahamas for Winehouse, where she was meant to start laying down the […]

By Dave Parrack -- 0 comments

April 11th, 2008

Paul McCartney Planning Huge World Tour To Pay For Heather Mills Divorce Payout

Paul McCartney finally managed to get rid of the “one-legged bitch”, (his words not mine allegedly) Heather Mills last month, when she was awarded almost $50 million to shut up and go away.
Although she seems to be determined to keep herself in the press by bitching about McCartney at every opportunity, he seems to be […]

By Dave Parrack -- 3 comments

April 11th, 2008

Coldplay Reveal Official Tracklisting For New Album ‘Viva La Vida’ - So What?!?

We already know that the new Coldplay album will be going by the name of Viva La Vida. Now, we also know the ten tracks that will make up the album, which is due out on June 16th.
In a blog post on their official website, Coldplay have announced the official track listing, which is as […]

By Dave Parrack -- 1 comment

April 10th, 2008

The Kooks Are Back With New Album - Bassist’s Departure Was Due To Drugs

The Kooks are back, with a new single called Always Where I Need To Be, which I reviewed on Killed By The Video Star today, and a new album called Konk out in the UK on the 14th of April.
It nearly didn’t happen however, as the band were reportedly close to splitting back in January […]

By Dave Parrack -- 0 comments

April 9th, 2008

La Pequeña Doing Amy Winehouse | Chilean Transvestite Midget Performing ‘Rehab’

Have you been worried about Amy Winehouse lately? After reports that her new album is sounding decidedly dark, some people were fearing for her health and well-being.
Fortunately, there is new video footage of Amy doing the rounds which prove she’s fine, and actually looking better than she has done for a long while…

Okay, it’s now […]

By Dave Parrack -- 0 comments