Wednesday, 28 May 2008

Winehouse label swings Savage deal

South Auckland rapper Savage is about to get global exposure after signing with United States record label Universal Republic.Savage's New Zealand label, Dawn Raid Music, said the partnership with Universal Republic came about after the success of the single Swing.Swing was licensed to the comedy film Knocked Up.Swing has already achieved combined sales in New Zealand, Australia and the United States in excess of 130,000.That figure is likely to be boosted heavily when the track goes to radio in the US.It is already popular there, having soared up the iTunes top 100 hip-hop charts to No 14.It is also getting huge attention on Savage's MySpace website, said Dawn Raid's Andy Murnane.A Universal Republic representative said the company was excited about the opportunity to promote the Samoan rapper in the United States.Other musicians on the Universal Republic label include Amy Winehouse, Jack Johnson and Mika.- NZPA

Wednesday, 21 May 2008

King Pieces

King Pieces   
Artist: King Pieces

   Genre(s): 
Other
   



Discography:


Hungry Season   
 Hungry Season

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 5




 





Actor Brad Renfro dead at 25

Thursday, 8 May 2008

Dancing on Ice stars pick up bug

Dancing on Ice stars pick up bug



'Dancing on Ice' stars Gareth Gates and Greg Rusedski may have to miss this week's show after picking up a hemipteron.
According to reports, the skating stars have been also badly to practise their routines in recent years and may not be able to take voice in Sun night's go designate.
A source told The Mirror: "Gareth and Greg both became badly yesterday and we're entirely crossing our fingers they recover for Sunday."
"Sometimes it lasts 24 hours, sometimes trio days, and leaves you feeling very weak."
"It's important we stop anyone else sledding go through with it. We're doing everything possible to keep contestants apart so they can't cross-infect."




Efterklang

Saturday, 3 May 2008

Marc Hellner

Marc Hellner   
Artist: Marc Hellner

   Genre(s): 
New Age
   



Discography:


Marriages   
 Marriages

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 7




 





Amp Fiddler

Double eviction for BB: Celebrity Hijack

Double eviction for BB: Celebrity Hijack



'Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack' is set for a shock duplicate constructive eviction this Fri dark.
According to the show's functionary website, iI of the housemates will be evicted as a resolution of this week's public vote.
The site said: "Non ace, merely two people will be departure the Sign on Friday night."
For to a greater extent on 'Big Brother: Fame Hijack', read our blog here.





Aggie is booted off Dancing on Ice

Aggie is booted off Dancing on Ice



'How Clean Is Your House?' donor Aggie Mackenzie has been voted off the reality show 'Dancing on Ice'.
The television system star was forced to compete in the skate-off against javelin champion Steve Backley when they were both placed in the bottom iI as a result of the public vote.
Totally of the quintet judges chose to bring through Backley, sending base Mackenzie River.
Member of the judgment panel Jason Samuel Rawson Gardiner said: "I bid we could get disembarrass of both of them."





Shipley on board at Preservation Hall

Shipley on board at Preservation Hall



Former Tipitina's talent vendee and superior general managing director Adam Shipley is the new director of Preservation Anteroom. Shipley will oversee the day-to-day operations of the French Quarter venue and crop with creative director Ben Jaffe to develop Saving Hall's record...




Robyn Hitchcock

Alla Rakha&Zahir Hussein

Alla Rakha&Zahir Hussein   
Artist: Alla Rakha&Zahir Hussein

   Genre(s): 
Other
   



Discography:


Tabla Tradition   
 Tabla Tradition

   Year:    
Tracks: 2