'Gone Country' gets a second season & other: June 2008

Thursday, 19 June 2008

Michael Hoenig

Artist: Michael Hoenig

   Genre(s):
Electronic
   Electronic: Progressive

Discography:

Xcept One

Year: 1987
Tracks: 6

Departure From The Northern Wasteland

Year: 1987
Tracks: 4

Roadshow Rias

Year: 1977
Tracks: 1

Manuel Gvttsching / Early Water

Year: 1976
Tracks: 1

Hoenig was 1 of many German composers to emerge from the innovative, electronic underground scene thriving in that state during the '60s and '70s. He outset came to realization in the progressive rock mathematical group Agitation Free in the '70s. After a brusk stint with Tangerine Dream, Hoenig went on to bring forth what is considered by many to be one of the almost crucial albums to come out of the German electronic school. He has since affected to Los Angeles, where he currently pursues a life history as a film composer.

Shirley Bassey

Thursday, 12 June 2008

Ghost in a Shell

Artist: Ghost in a Shell

   Genre(s):
Soundtrack

Discography:

Original Motion Picture Soundt

Year: 1998
Tracks: 10

Friday, 6 June 2008

Eminem memoir is due out this year

Rapper Eminem is currently writing a book which, according to his publisher is, "every bit as raw and uncensored as the man himself".
The Associated Press reports that Dutton Books, a Penguin imprint, will release 'The Way I Am' in the autumn.
In a statement, Dutton Books said of the book: "It will be illustrated with never-before-seen photographs of Eminem's home and life along with original drawings."
The statement continued: "Offering a window on the star's private thoughts on everything from his music and the trials of fame to his love for his daughter, Hailie, this title is every bit as raw and uncensored as the man himself."
A spokesperson for the rapper said that the book was still being written and edited; the spokesperson said Eminem had no album scheduled for release at present.

Thursday, 5 June 2008

Donna Summer - Summer Pokes Fun At Herself

Disco star DONNA SUMMER has poked fun at her 'The Queen of Disco' title in a new song on her long-awaited album.

The Hot Stuff singer is to release her first album in 17 years after signing a new record deal.

And the 59-year-old says she wanted to add some fun to her LP, entitled Crayons, so she has included a song titled The Queen is Back.

She says, "It's just kind of poking fun at the fact that this queen image has prevailed for so long.

"It's having fun with it and saying I was out of the picture for a while but she's back."

Summer, whose last LP was 1991's Mistaken Identity, has a new contract with Sony BMG subsidiary Burgundy Records.

Crayons is slated for release on Tuesday (20May08).

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Gridlok and Thinktank

Artist: Gridlok and Thinktank

   Genre(s):
Drum & Bass

Discography:

P51003

Year: 2003
Tracks: 2

Johansson responds to wedding rumours

Despite a report in the New York Daily News that Scarlett Johansson is soon to be heading down the aisle with her boyfriend Ryan Reynolds, the 23-year-old has denied that she is engaged.
Johansson's representative told OK! magazine, "There is no truth at all to the Daily News piece."
Canadian-born Reynolds, who is eight years Johansson's senior, ended his engagement to singer Alanis Morissette in February of 2007 and began dating 'The Lost in Translation' star in March.
Johansson has previously been linked to a number of high profile actors including Benicio del Toro and Jared Leto.
She also had a two-year relationship with her 'Black Dahlia' co-star Josh Hartnett, before they split at the end of 2006.
Johansson can next be seen opposite Natalie Portman in Justin Chadwick's new film 'The Other Boleyn Girl', which is due for release later this year.

Former Idol star McPhee gets married

Singer and actress Katherine McPhee has married producer Nick Cokas in a ceremony in Beverly Hills.
According to People magazine, the former 'American Idol' star's representative confirmed the couple had married in a Presbyterian Church in Beverly Hills on Saturday afternoon.
The 23-year-old singer reportedly wore a strapless ivory Manuel Mota gown to the ceremony, which was attended by over 300 guests.
McPhee met 42-year-old Cokas in 2005 when they performed together in a Los Angeles production of 'The Ghost and Mrs Muir'.