Monday, November 18, 2013

Quick News

In a recent interview with Brooklyn Vegan, former Smiths guitarist and legend Johnny Marr has confirmed he will be writing and releasing his autobiography. No word as to when it will come out, but he will begin working on it after her current U.S. tour.

English band Morning Parade will be releasing their sophomore album in early 2014.

The long awaited Stone Roses cover album by The Flaming Lips will be released on Record Store Day Black Friday next week. It will be one of three albums released by the Lips that day including their Enders Game EP and split with Tame Impala.

Before becoming Pearl Jam's full time drummer Matt Cameron was playing with Soundgarden until they broke up in 1997. Now, with both bands back in action, Cameron has to choose and due to obligations on Pearl Jam's current tour, Cameron is still with them. However, there is no bad blood with Soundgarden nor has he been booted from the band. In fact, Cameron will be helping Chris Cornell and Co., find a new man on the skins. Cameron said in a statement, "Trying to balance the many twists and turns of my awesome music career. This is temporary. I am still an active member of Soundgarden."