I'm On Rolling Stone!

This weeks end of the week questionnaire on Rollingstone.com, they asked what some of rocks most underrated bands were... I had listed the following as some of rocks most under appreciated:

-Depeche Mode
-Our Lady Peace
-MC 5
-Oasis
-Jarvis Cocker

Check out what others had to say at http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/04/27/weekend-rock-list-most-underappreciated-artists/

Also, Scroll 3/4 of the way down and you'll see my list.

Quick News

"This is LIVE EARTH!" No, not words that Gerrard Butler would be screaming at the concert to raise global awareness, they will be the words that the worlds greatest band that never actually existed will be screaming at London's Hyde Park on July 7. Spinal Tap has recently announced they will be one of the many acts for the Al Gore endorsed concerts taking place all over the world.

In more live news, U2 will be re-releasing Popmart: Live from Mexico City, the concert was one of the last shows of the tremendous world tour, the concert was originally released on that old format called VHS in 1999, now its getting the DVD treatment and much like U2's Live from Sydney DVD it will come in two formats, a special 2 disc version packed with bonus footage and a single disc. It is slated for a summer release...in related news U2 in 3-D will be premiering at this years Caans Film Festival before it opens stateside this December, for more on U2's PopMart tour see March Post Underrated Classic and for more on U2 in 3-D see this months post.

Prog-Emo Rockers Coheed and Cambria are entering the studio to complete the saga of its central song characters Coheed and Cambria, the album titled No World for Tomorrow, is set for a fall release.

Beastie Boys have an album title and a semi-new direction. The album The Mix Up is dropping in June, yet the band is saying it has a rock appeal and will feature no samples. Mike D had this to say about The Mix Up “It might make you flip your wig right off, or your hairpiece, if you’re a casual listener." It will be a throwback to the bands classic albums Paul's Boutique and Ill Communication, when the boys were not only rhyming, sampling, but also playing the instruments on the record.

Bjork Live on SNL

Just in case you missed it...Here is Bjork performing "Earth Intruders" from Volta...cant wait for this record to drop.

Bloc Party Cover Nelly Furtado

I have to admit..I like the Nelly Furtado track "Say it Right," there is something about it that you can jam out to. Apparently I am not the only one who thinks this, one of my favorite bands Bloc Party feels the same and are even acting on it by covering the song for BBC 1. Check it out here at http://www.stereogum.com/archives/005134.html

Stay in Touch with FFAF

Like many bands around using the YouTube as an outlet to better connect themselves with their audience England's Funeral for a Friend are doing no different. Check out what the band is up to on the road with their webisodes.... www.youtube.com/funeraltube

Studio 6A

One of the finest actors around, Liev Scrieber takes on the role of Conan O'Brian in a spoof on Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

Spiderman Webs Broadway

Spider-Sense is Tingling...The legendary Marvel Superhero is not only gearing up for theaters this summer and Spiderman week in New York, the character will shed his web on Broadway. Yes, that is correct, Spiderman will be joining the prestigious class of musicals like Legally Blonde, Le Stat and Tarzan. Probably the dumbest idea I have herd since Batman was supposed to be a musical earlier this decade. However, on somewhat of a better note, U2's Bono and The Edge will be writing the music and lyrics for the Spiderman musical, so maybe it wont be a total waste of time.

Indy Watch

Things just keep on rolling in the pre-production of the latest installment of the Hatted Crusader, late last week rising star Shia LaBeouf (Disturbia, A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints), is set to star as Indys son. We still have no idea who his mother is, but this comes on the tales of Cate Blanchett recently signing on as Indys love interest. According to Indianajones.com Director Steven Spielberg had this to say about LaBeouf "We are excited about bringing Shia into our Indy family," said Spielberg. "His talent has impressed not only his audiences throughout his young career but the directors, producers and fellow actors who have worked with him in his television career and now his film career."

In related news LaBeaouf will host Saturday Night Live this weekend with musical guest BJORK!!!!

Buy Now!!!!

Another edition of records you should be spinning:

BUY NOW!!!!
Jarvis Cocker-Jarvis (Recommended if you like[RIYL]: Coldplay, Pulp (obviously), The Good The Bad The Queen)
Nine Inch Nails-Year Zero
The Fratellis- Costello Music (RIYL: The Strokes, Early Beatles, Kaiser Chiefs)

Currently Spinning:
Bloc Party- A Weekend in the City (Yes its still in my rotation)
4th25 - Live From Iraq (RIYL: Sage Francis, Wu Tang, Public Enemy)
Arcade Fire - Neon Bible (RIYL: David Bowie, The Shins, Early U2)

U2 3D Trailer

For anyone of the millions that went to see Disney's Meet the Robinsons instead of Grindhouse this past weekend got their monies worth just in the trailers. At special 3D screenings of Meet the Robinsons fans were treated to the U2 3D concert trailer, however, I try not to dissapoint, here it is in 2D (unfortunately)
http://www.u2.com/highlights/?hid=359