| CMU Daily - on the inside 12 Aug 2003 |
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In today's CMU Daily:
• Shortlist music prize
• One True Voice criticise Waterman
• Justin stage$1m damage
• RIAA denied student details
• Review: Lee-Cabrera feat Alex Cartana - Shake it (Move a Little Closer) (Credence)
• Darkness live
• The Complete Works of Suede gigs
• Kelley Osbourne cancels tour
• Libertine burgles band mate
• Will Warner dump AOL?
• Safety & security at Creamfields
• A Good Time EP
• Return to New York Fashion Week Special
• New music showcase
• De Housecat album launch
• Boys in blue arrest boy in Blue
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SHORTLIST MUSIC PRIZE
The Shortlist Organization have announced their ‘long list’ – the 86 albums from which they will now pick a top ten next month before announcing the best overall album of the last twelve months on 16 Oct.
Artists on the Long List include: Interpol, The Mars Volta, Radiohead, the Music, Blur, Damien Rice and Bright Eyes.
The Shortlist is, of course, something of a US version of the Mercury Music Prize – though it’s getting bigger every year and will very soon be a much bigger affair than our own ‘best album of the year’ award.
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ONE TRUE VOICE CRITICISE WATERMAN
The One True Voice fall-out has begun following the news yesterday that the Popstars boyband have split before even releasing a debut album. And apparently it's all Pete Waterman’s fault.
Getting the knife in on Waterman yesterday was One True Voice member Jamie Shaw who told the Sun: "We would have stood a chance if Pete had been interested in us. But he did not support us and gave us a horrible Eighties look and sound. He was a great producer ten years ago but he had no idea how to make us work."
Fellow Popstars judge and Girls Aloud manager Louis Walsh was even harsher: “I do not know why Pete Waterman is on Pop Idol. He does not deserve to be on the panel because he is completely out of touch with music. Pete Waterman threatened to kill himself if One True Voice were a failure — well he should do it now. He has killed these lads’ careers and ruined their lives while he sits smugly on the Pop Idol panel. He has turned five talented lads who had the world at their feet into disillusioned, disappointed and depressed ex-pop stars. Millions voted for those lads to be in the band and he has messed up their lives, their careers and their dreams and left them in the gutter. Pete is a liar, a fake and a joke. He has no idea how to make a hit. He has the biggest ego in the world and is only interested in Pete Waterman. He must be taken off Pop Idol immediately. Pete failed, not One True Voice. He made them sing rubbish songs and do dance routines they were uncomfortable with. He said [OTV] were going to be bigger than Westlife or Boyzone and he hasn’t kept his promise. He tells lies and gets away with it.”
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JUSTIN STAGE $1M DAMAGE
Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera have had to postpone some shows from their Justified and Stripped tour after structural damage to a ceiling grid caused $1m damage.
A statement from Jive Records reads "The incident is estimated to have caused over 1m dollars in damage to the shows lighting, sound, video and staging. It's undetermined at this time when the tour will resume. All attempts are being made to finish the tour and revisit postponed dates. Ticket holders for the postponed show are encouraged to hold on to their tickets, as they will be honored in the future".
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RIAA DENIED STUDENT DETAILS
A federal judge in Boston has rejected an attempt by the RIAA to acquire the names of Boston College and MIT students suspected of online music piracy. US District Judge Joseph L Tauro said that under federal rules, the subpoenas, which were issued in Washington, cannot be served in Massachusetts. This is the latest in a long line of criticism for the way the RIAA is conducting its campaign to force ISPs and colleges to identify individual downloaders.
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REVIEW: Lee-Cabrera feat Alex Cartana - Shake it (Move a Little Closer) (Credence)
The New Yorican duo of Steven Lee and Albert Cabrera have decided to re-release their cut as a full-on high energy vocal track. Alex Cartana provides vocals over a jangly pop-house beat, and infectious recircled piano keys, and a latin feel with some chanting thrown in the background. Only the Radio edit here, which is tough enough to get critical acclaim, and perhaps enough to break the charts, it is a bit of a grower. An Onionz and Tony dub is floating about which is rumoured to be a surefire club winner. PV
Release date: 25 Aug
Press Contact: Rocketscience Media [all]
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DARKNESS LIVE
Everyone wants a piece of the Darkness, as the foursome get added to more line-ups than a surly guy with a skinhead and a facial scar. This time being added to Thunder at the Rock motor racing event on 31 Aug. Thunder at the Rock takes place at Rockingham in Northamptonshire on 30 and 31 Aug, and will precede the bands national tour this Oct.
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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SUEDE GIGS
Suede are set to play all of their albums at a week long residency in the capital, to support the release of their collected greatest hit Singles in Oct. The run of events will take place at the Institute Of Contemporary Art.
The gigs will be held amongst an exhibition featuring Suede artwork and other memorabilia from the bands decade-long career and the gigs will include tracks never performed live and encores consisting of rarities and B-sides.
The dates for the live shows are as follows:
22 Sep: Suede
23 Sep: Dog Man Star
25 Sep: Coming Up
26 Sep: Head Music
27 Sep: A New Morning
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KELLY OSBOURNE CANCELS TOUR
Kelly Osbourne has cancelled her European tour, which included the V Festival this weekend and T On The Fringe in Edinburgh tonight, due to "health reasons." Her spokeswoman didn’t give any other info regarding the cancellation except to pass on apologies to upset fans.
The tour was also set to include support sets at some Ozzy gigs in the UK next month – no word on whether they are affected too.
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LIBERTINE BURGLES BAND MATE
More on estranged former Libertine Pete Doherty. This time the singer and guitarist has pleaded guilty at Horseferry Road Magistrates court in London to breaking into the flat of his friend and former bandmate Carl Barat stealing an antique guitar, laptop, video recorder, CD player, mouth organ and books. His case has been adjourned until 8 Sep for pre-sentence reports.
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WILL WARNER DUMP AOL?
The world's biggest media group AOL Time Warner, may be dropping ‘AOL’ from its title, another sign the entertainment’s group top management are less optimistic about the long term future of the AOL / Time Warner combination.
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SAFETY & SECURITY AT CREAMFIELDS
Creamfields organisers have unveiled a host of improved security measures to make this years event the safest yet. Improved measures put in place at last year's event resulted in a 60% drop in crime at the festival. By further increasing lighting, security and policing levels, the organisers and police expect a further reduction in crime at this year’s event which is expected to attract over 40,000 people from across the UK.
Cream say: “Over the last 6 years Creamfields has statistically remained one of the safest festivals in the country, the safety of those attending has always been the organisers main priority, that and making sure that everyone has an amazing and memorable day out. This year's crime reduction strategy includes a greater number of police, stewards, and security officers who are there to help and not hinder. There will be a further 3km of fencing in place this year to prevent non-ticket holders from gaining access to the site, increased ticket checks will be in place, increased lighting along main thoroughfares, the car parks and within the site itself will be put in place to improve visibility, higher levels of security, high visible policing plus CCTV will also be in operation on site throughout the event.”
Creamfields UK 2003 will be held on 23 Aug 3pm-6am at Old Liverpool Airfield, Speke, Merseyside and will see performances from Massive Attack, Chemical Brothers, Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Sasha, Paul Van Dyk, Pete Tong, Erick Morillo, Dave Clarke Live, Timo Maas, Judge Jules, Mauro Picotto, Fergie, UNKLE Sounds, UMEK, Steve Lawler, Nick Warren, Erol Alkan, Armin Van Buuren, Rob Da Bank, Bent, Audio Bullys Soundsystem, Ferry Corsten, Tall Paul, Gus Gus, Jon Carter, Harry Romero, Justin Robertson, Eddie Halliwell, Jose Nunez, Guy Ornadel, Antranig, Terra Deva, E Smoove & Vocalists, Hernan Cattaneo, James Holroyd, Cuban Brothers, Richard F, Paul Richards, James Zabiela, Lisa Lashes, Yoji, BK, Andy Farley and Rob Tissera.
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A GOOD TIME EP
'A' are back with their first new material since the release of 'Hi-Fi Serious'. The 'Good Time EP' will be released on 1 Sep on London Records as a precursor to their upcoming fourth album, which the band are currently hard at work finishing.
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RETURN TO NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SPECIAL
Arthur Baker, Sean McLusky and Culturecide Promotions have announced they will be staging ‘Return To New York Fashion Week Special’ on 20 Sep at The Great Eastern Hotel - the fourth in a series of exclusive events, bridging 20 years of electronic music.
Among the exclusive live performances lined up are: Fannypack, T Raumschmiere (Novamute / Shitkatapult), Joy Ibiayo (Performing Bucci Bag), Plus Very Special Legendary Guest (TBC), Bikini Fashion Show ˆ (Featuring The Jg4b Collection For Bikini By Louise Middleton & Jasper Goodall). International Dj‚S On The Night: Dave Clarke, Arthur Baker (Whacked Recs), FC Kahuna (Skint Recs), Princess Superstar & Alexander Technique (Djs Are Not Rockstars), The Loose Cannons (Island Recs), Sean Mclusky (Sonic Mook Experiment), Queens Of Noize, Nadia Ksabai, Francois Nordman. Hiphop Room: Krust & Die (Old School Hip Hop Set), Cut Master Swift, Quest (UK DMC Champion 2003), and whole lot more. Apparently.
Press info from Sarah Pearson at Wasted Youth on 020 7453 4463.
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NEW MUSIC SHOWCASE
‘CDR’, the regular night that showcases new works in progress from London’s future soul and explorative beat music scenes, will return on Thursday, 14 Aug at the Bridge & Tunnel (Shoreditch High Street) from 9pm-2am. On the line up are CDRs from Nwachukwu (Attica Blues/Nepa Recordings) and Uncle G (Nepa Recordings). Others are invited to bring along their own CDRs, though if you are doing so you should show up before 10.30pm.
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DE HOUSECAT ALBUM LAUNCH
Felix De Housecat will be hosting a special ‘all night set’ party to launch his new mix album, ‘A Bugged Out Mix’ (due 8 Sep) at Turnmills (London) on 4 Sep. This, the fourth under the ‘Technics Presents…’ banner, will see Felix follow in the footsteps of Deep Dish, Satoshi Tomiie and Danny Howells. Felis has recently been in the studio working on tracks for P. Diddy’s new album.
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BOYS IN BLUE ARREST BOY IN BLUE
Lee Ryan of boy band Blue was detained by police officers on Monday and charged with drink-driving. A Scotland Yard spokesman has confirmed the singer was charged with driving with excess alcohol after being arrested at 4.10am in Tower Bridge Road. He will appear at Tower Bridge Magistrates Court on 22 Aug.