Arctic Monkeys’ Favourite Worst Nightmare Comes True
The Arctic Monkeys had the honour of playing the Falls Festival in Lorne, Victoria in Australia on New Years Eve. They were the band to ring in the New Year for the big crowd. The problem is – no one told them (via Spinner). The band left the stage at 11:58pm, possibly relieved that they finished just in time for someone else to lead the crowd through the 10 second countdown. No one did. New Years Eve ruined for thousands! Lead singer Alex Turner returned to the stage at 12:01 AM, after having what he claimed “was the best 10 second countdown of his life” (note: he did not actually say this). He did apologize to the crowd, noting that he thought the countdown was organized by someone else. He offered to do one of their own, minutes after the real event. This is the equivalent of blowing out someone’s birthday candles, and then offering to relight them AFTER you’ve stolen their wish (for free candy!).
Alex Turner and Miles Kane to Record Second Last Shadow Puppets Album
More Alex Turner news, which is usually a good thing if it’s music-related. The Arctic Monkeys man is re-teaming to Miles Kane to record a second Last Shadow Puppets allbum (via NME). However, no concrete plans are made, and they hope to get into the studio by the end of 2012. Their first album, The Age of the Understatement, was a lighter affair, with strings produced by Owen Pallett. Speaking about the first record, Miles said:
“We didn’t even expect to make a record. We were just these two young guys who had written these songs and went to France for two weeks to record and see what would happen. In two weeks we recorded 11 songs. We have a great connection, me and Alex. It is a great partnership”.
Just like Sid and Nancy, right?
Jack White to Be on Reality Antique Show, American Pickers
During this recent holiday break, the downtime on PeteHatesMusic was filled by watching a show that I had never heard of, called American Pickers. Co-hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz drive around looking for and bargaining for antiques. One of the next places they will head to will be Jack White’s Third Man Records in Nashville (via The Hollywood Reporter). Will Jack White have anything valuable? Given his knack for turning everything he touches to gold, I’m guessing he has a whole studio full of gold! Tune in on Monday, January 9 at 9pm ET on History to find out (although check your local listings to confirm this).
PeteHatesMusic Called Out this Gossip: Pink Floyd Will NOT Be Playing the 2012 Olympics
Despite rumours, I was hesitate to post this in yesterday’s Morning Music Notes, as my spidey senses were tingling. I did so with a warning, which turned out to be true not more than 24 hours later. A representative for Dave Gilmour from Pink Floyd has said “David Gilmour can confirm that there is no truth in recent media speculation about Pink Floyd re-uniting to perform for the 2012 London Olympics.” (via NME)
End of story (right?).
The Decemberists and Arcade Fire to Provide Songs for The Hunger Games Movie Soundtrack
The hit teen book The Hunger Games has a film coming out on March 23. Contributing to the soundtrack will be 2 bands who – lame segue alert! – won’t go hungry – Arcade Fire and The Decemberists (via Pitchfork).
The Decemberists have recorded a song called One Engine, while Win Butler and Régine Chassagne have recorded an orchestral piece. No word on other bands contributing, or if the bands will be forced to fight for food like in the movie. Watch the official trailer below.
The Hunger Games Movie Trailer
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Tag Archives: Miles Kane
Listen! Miles Kane – Don’t Forget Who You Are
Miles Kane has a new song with an intro that has a vibe like The Coral (back when they were innovative). The track is a follow up to Give Up and is called Don’t Forget Who You Are, which debuted on BBC Radio host Zane Lowe’s show as his acclaimed ‘hottest track in the world’ showcase (which is an outrageous name for a segment, but the man is right more often than not).
If you hate choruses that say “la la la” then you won’t like this one. Other than that, this track screams Britpop (just don’t tell Miles Britpop is supposedly dead). The track is from his upcoming album, out in June, and you can listen to it below.
Watch! Miles Kane – Give Up
Miles Kane has a new video from his upcoming four song EP. The name of the track and the EP is Give Up, and you might have heard it previously on this fine site. Everyone likes video more than audio, so I’m going to go right ahead and post the song again.
The song is somewhat poppy, somewhat rocky – so it could appeal to many sides of you. As doe the video, as much as I love girls, playing in front of a giant screen with Gozilla-sized girls might not be my ideal night. The Give Up EP is out February 24.
Miles Kane – Give Up
Listen! Miles Kane – Give Up
We have a new single from the UK in the form of Miles Kane. The man who collaborated with Alex Turner from the Arctic Monkeys on their Last Shadow Puppets album is returning with Give Up, which is what I should do with these long, confusing sentences.
The track is from the upcoming sophomore release from Miles, due out later in 2013. As an early bonus, there is a three-track (and one video) EP out on February 24 featuring Give Up, as well as Woman’s Touch and The Competition. In the meantime, check out a lyric video for the somewhat poppy yet gritty Give Up.
Miles Kane – Give Up
Optimus Alive Day 3 – By The Numbers (Radiohead review is all that matters, right?)
The third and final day at the lovely Optimus Alive festival in Oeiras, Lisbon, Portugal. Justice owned Day 1, Mumford & Sons were tops on Day 2 – who will be the best today? Radiohead you say? Read on to find out, in our review of Optimus Alive Day 3 – by the numbers.
Number of clouds in the sky: 0, once again. Love it!
Decades I felt like I jumped back listening to Eli “Paperboy” Reed: About 4, maybe 5. Featuring a throwback bluesy, Motown sound, with fantastically loud and crowd-captivating vocals, the band quickly won over the crowd with their songs. Not totally original, but no one is really playing this style these days. A pleasant surprise from the first band of the day. Make sure you check them out!
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Optimus Alive Preview: Lots of British Bands and Portuguese Sun
One festival I’ve not heard of until I moved to the not-so-sunny shores of the UK is Portugal’s Optimus Alive. In Europe, the festival carries a good reputation, landing on NME’s top 12 European festivals back in 2009. The sixth edition of the festival is this weekend (July 13-15) and landed a slew of good bands – so many, that I decided to head to Lisbon to check out the festival.
The price was pretty good, too – €89.10 (~$120) for 3 days, and just over €100 if you want to camp. I’ve been to rainy UK festivals before, so I’m excited to check out some bands, while not getting a tan on my pasty white skin. Below is the PeteHatesMusic Optimus Alive preview.
Click to read the PeteHatesMusic Optimus Alive festival preview
Morning Music Notes – Happy New Year! Er, 2 Minutes Ago
Arctic Monkeys’ Favourite Worst Nightmare Comes True
The Arctic Monkeys had the honour of playing the Falls Festival in Lorne, Victoria in Australia on New Years Eve. They were the band to ring in the New Year for the big crowd. The problem is – no one told them (via Spinner). The band left the stage at 11:58pm, possibly relieved that they finished just in time for someone else to lead the crowd through the 10 second countdown. No one did. New Years Eve ruined for thousands! Lead singer Alex Turner returned to the stage at 12:01 AM, after having what he claimed “was the best 10 second countdown of his life” (note: he did not actually say this). He did apologize to the crowd, noting that he thought the countdown was organized by someone else. He offered to do one of their own, minutes after the real event. This is the equivalent of blowing out someone’s birthday candles, and then offering to relight them AFTER you’ve stolen their wish (for free candy!).
Alex Turner and Miles Kane to Record Second Last Shadow Puppets Album
More Alex Turner news, which is usually a good thing if it’s music-related. The Arctic Monkeys man is re-teaming to Miles Kane to record a second Last Shadow Puppets allbum (via NME). However, no concrete plans are made, and they hope to get into the studio by the end of 2012. Their first album, The Age of the Understatement, was a lighter affair, with strings produced by Owen Pallett. Speaking about the first record, Miles said:
“We didn’t even expect to make a record. We were just these two young guys who had written these songs and went to France for two weeks to record and see what would happen. In two weeks we recorded 11 songs. We have a great connection, me and Alex. It is a great partnership”.
Just like Sid and Nancy, right?
Jack White to Be on Reality Antique Show, American Pickers
During this recent holiday break, the downtime on PeteHatesMusic was filled by watching a show that I had never heard of, called American Pickers. Co-hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz drive around looking for and bargaining for antiques. One of the next places they will head to will be Jack White’s Third Man Records in Nashville (via The Hollywood Reporter). Will Jack White have anything valuable? Given his knack for turning everything he touches to gold, I’m guessing he has a whole studio full of gold! Tune in on Monday, January 9 at 9pm ET on History to find out (although check your local listings to confirm this).
PeteHatesMusic Called Out this Gossip: Pink Floyd Will NOT Be Playing the 2012 Olympics
Despite rumours, I was hesitate to post this in yesterday’s Morning Music Notes, as my spidey senses were tingling. I did so with a warning, which turned out to be true not more than 24 hours later. A representative for Dave Gilmour from Pink Floyd has said “David Gilmour can confirm that there is no truth in recent media speculation about Pink Floyd re-uniting to perform for the 2012 London Olympics.” (via NME)
End of story (right?).
The Decemberists and Arcade Fire to Provide Songs for The Hunger Games Movie Soundtrack
The hit teen book The Hunger Games has a film coming out on March 23. Contributing to the soundtrack will be 2 bands who – lame segue alert! – won’t go hungry – Arcade Fire and The Decemberists (via Pitchfork).
The Decemberists have recorded a song called One Engine, while Win Butler and Régine Chassagne have recorded an orchestral piece. No word on other bands contributing, or if the bands will be forced to fight for food like in the movie. Watch the official trailer below.
The Hunger Games Movie Trailer
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