Archive for October, 2007

Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies of Heart Attack in Geneva

Posted on October 21, 2007 | No Comments
October 20, 2007 FRANCE – Ministry’s bassist Paul Raven was found dead today in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border. Initial reports indicate Raven’s passing was due to a heart attack. Raven (known also for his work with Killing...
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Swervedriver Reunite!!!! HOLY BALLS!!!!!

Posted on October 20, 2007 | No Comments
This just in! After almost a 10-year long absence, the revered UK band SWERVEDRIVER plans to reform for an early 2008 worldwide tour. Swervedriver is Adam Franklin on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Hartridge on guitar, Steve George on bass, and Jez on drums. Swervedriver formed...
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Meet I Nine, A Bunch Of Kids Doing Their Thing

Posted on October 20, 2007 | No Comments
I know almost nothing of this band I Nine, but the above picture of the band’s fetching singer makes me want to know more. Let’s get to know the band together as we listen to an audio stream of I Nine’s “Seven days of Lonely”...
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Oasis Turn To The “Lord” For Upcoming DVD Release

Posted on October 19, 2007 | No Comments
http://www.oasisinet.comhttp://www.ilovethatsong.com Oasis will release Lord Don’t Slow Me Down (Big Brother/Hip-O/UMe), a double DVD set that follows the band on a year-long tour, granting “unique access” to the band in addition to up close concert footage. The documentary features voice-over commentaries from the band, a...
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Philly’s Kidd Chris Show Looking For “Bra & Panty Pumpkin Smashing” Contestants; NO DUDES!

Posted on October 19, 2007 | No Comments
Philadelphia’s The Kidd Chris Show (94 WYSP-FM) is looking for two girls to to take part in their “Bra and Pany Pumpkin Smashing” contest. The contest is set to take place on Tuesday, October 23rd and will be the last chance to win tickets to...
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Nada Surf MP3 Download; New Album “Lucky” releases 02/05/08

Posted on October 19, 2007 | No Comments
Nada Surf have announced that their new record Lucky will be released on February 5th, 2008 on Barsuk Records. Fans can hear and download “See These Bones” on the band’s MySpace page or directly here. Lucky is Nada Surf’s fifth record and third for Seattle’s...
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3 – Count ‘em 3 – Josh Ritter MP3s To Listen To!!!

Posted on October 19, 2007 | No Comments
Josh Ritter is back with a new album, The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter, and he’s touring behind it now. The Ghost has a few MP3s available of Josh’s to listen to, too. The first is a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “The River”. The second...
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Mobius Band On Tour With Matthew Dear

Posted on October 18, 2007 | No Comments
Brooklyn’s Mobius Band are currently on tour with Ghostly International labelmate Matthew Dear. The band is featured on the song “Elementary Lover” on Dear’s new album Asa Breed. Mobius Band’s album Heaven is “out now” according to their MySpace page. Mobius Band consists of Ben...
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Matt Zane To Play Guitar While Suspended @ Pornstar Utopia

Posted on October 18, 2007 | No Comments
Society 1 frontman, Matt Zane, will be suspended while playing guitar at the upcoming Pornstar Utopia and Ink Tattoo Convention in Houston Texas. The event will take place on November 10th. Zane will be playing guitar with Core. He will be pierced in front of...
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Death Cab’s Chris Walla Makes Solo Debut On 01/29/08

Posted on October 17, 2007 | No Comments
Death Cab For Cutie’s Chris Walla will release his debut solo full-length Field Manual on January 29, 2008, on Barsuk Records. Walla, the guitarist/producer for Death Cab, as well as a hot indie-rock producer (Hot Hot Heat, Tegan & Sara, The Decemberists & The Stratford...
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Dinosaur Jr. Continue the Goodwill Tour

Posted on October 17, 2007 | 1 Comment
J Mascis, Murph & Lou Barlow are continuing the reunion tour of Dinosaur Jr. Tour dates in full:11/20/07 Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small’s11/21/07 Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom11/23/07 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club11/24/07 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club11/27/07 Washington, DC @ Black...
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Britney Spears’ “Blackout” Moved Up To October 30th Release

Posted on October 17, 2007 | No Comments
So in other nonsensical media news, Jive Records announced today that they are moving up the release date of Britney Spears’ latest release Blackout to October 30th. No word on what inspired the album’s title, but if you’ve been following the pop singer’s tumultuous life...
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Kim Kardashian: Famous For Absolutely Nothing

Posted on October 17, 2007 | No Comments
Why am I posting about Kim Kardashian? The Ghost has no answer. The celebri-tart pretty much does nothing to write about, realistically speaking. She’s famous for fucking an up-and-coming rapper named Ray J and filming it, the tape of which magically “leaked” and was released...
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Listen to Dave Gahan’s new solo album “Hourglass”

Posted on October 16, 2007 | No Comments
Listen to Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan’s entire new solo album on his MySpace page now! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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Free YR Radio Benefit Compilation Out October 20th

Posted on October 9, 2007 | No Comments
Free YR Radio benefit compilation CD (out 10/20 at Urban Outfitters stores/websites nationwide). This CD is the wrap up to the Toyota Yaris/Urban Outfitters campaign benefitting non-commercial radio. It features live music, b-side tracks and previously unreleased material by the campaign’s participating bands — Dinosaur...
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