Mp3s, News and Notes

Us Magazine now reports that Joan Jett is NOT sleeping with Carmen Electra. Wait...they actually don't go that far. They simply say they are not "a couple." I wonder if that's like Bill Clinton saying he "did not sleep with that woman"? I don't know who started this rumor, but anytime you've got Carmen Electra even remotely possibly bedding another woman we at least have to fantasize about consider the possibility. And, when that woman happens to be a rock star, we get to write about it!

U2 is putting out a new "DVD Collectors Box." The double disc documentary set will feature rare footage and exclusive interviews. Street date is set for June 5, 2007.

Fishbone is set to put out their first record of original material in six years. The disc Still Stuck In Your Throat drops on April 24, 2007. The band is also scheduling a national tour to start around the same time and will hit select stops on this year's Warped Tour.

Lou Reed has added a third UK show to his "Berlin 2007" European tour. Reed, performing his 1973 record Berlin in its entirety, will appear at the
Manchester International Festival on Friday 29th June, followed by two nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo on 30th June & 1st July. Reed will be joined by a 30-piece ensemble including his band, a string and horn section, and a children's choir.

Mp3 Offerings:

Joshua James: Soul and the Sea
Daniela Cotton: Make You Move
Nicole Atkins: Carousel
Ron Sexsmith: All in Good Time
Oakley Hall: Living in Sin in the USA
Kaki King: Gay Sons of Lesbian Mothers
Rush: Far Cry (Streams) Real / Windows
Central Services: Four Letter Word

Lily Allen hates America. Or at least its population, according to quotes circulating on the web. She reportedly says "I can't really speak for the American population - I'm so far away from anything they are and stand for." Actually with her beer and cigarette stage act she fits right into the parts of the country she denigrates. But, ok if that's how you feel go home and take your records with you.

Buzzsugar reports that the Flaming Lips are Broadway bound and smartly featured Ted Leo and the Pharmacists' "A Bottle of Buckie" as their song of the day yesterday. And, if like me, you are still on a SXSW buzz, check out their SXSW gallery of pics including some nice shots of Pete Townshend and Amy Winehouse.