Here it is, “Dark Necessities,” the first single off Red Hot Chili Peppers new album, The Getaway, due out June 17.
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Lollapalooza 2012 Lineup is here!
11 AprIt should be one hot, fun weekend in Chicago for Lollapalooza. Late last night the much-anticipated lineup for Lollapalooza 2012 was released and C3 Presents and Perry Farrell definitely did not disappoint. The headliners were pretty much shoe-ins with the exception of Black Sabbath and At The Drive-In (talk about reunion acts) two bands I can’t say anyone really expected. RHCP, The Black Keys, Jack White, Florence + The Machine are all doing their fair share of festival headlining this summer. Add Justice and Avicii to that list and it is going to be a heck of a good time.
I was really excited to see Sigur Ros, Miike Snow, Die Antwoord, Alabama Shakes, The Weeknd, Passion Pit, Franz Ferdinand, Of Monsters And Men, The Temper Trap, Aloe Blacc, Trampled by Turtles, Toro y Moi, The Head & The Heart, The Big Pink, JJ Grey & Mofro, Gary Clark Jr. , The Gaslight Anthem, Dawes, Bloc Party, Passion Pit, Madeon all getting great billing for the festival.
But even more thrilling was seeing some really awesome smaller acts tabbed to play; like First Aid Kit, Bombay Bicycle Club, GIVERS, Michael Kiwanuka, The Growlers, Hey Rossetta!, JEFF The Brotherhood, The Jezabels, Moon Taxi, Chancellor Warhol, The War On Drugs.
Also I have to say I love the logo used on the lineup poster, YEAR OF THE DRAGON.
See you August 3-5 at Grant Park in Chicago.
The Official 2012 Lollapalooza Line-up Video from Lollapalooza on Vimeo.
My Thoughts on the Hangout Music Festival Line-up
10 FebPretty powerful line-up at the Hangout Music Festival, May 18-20, on Alabama’s Gulf Shores.
Jack White, Dave Matthews Band and Red Hot Chili Peppers are a solid trio of headliners that highlight three days of solid music.
A look at some of the other initial acts announced:
Wilco – will be rocking in support of their new album
String Cheese Incident – never met a SCI show I didn’t like
The Flaming Lips – performing Pink Flyod’s Dark Side of the Moon
Chris Cornell – solid choice
Dispatch – ah a year back together and in comes the festivals again! So exciting!
Steve Winwood – now this will be a fun performance
Allen Stone – everybody needs a little Allen Stone in their lives
Alabama Shakes – what more can I say, they are on FIRE!
Gary Clark Jr. – if you haven’t listened to this man, best do so now
G. Love – c’mon y’all know this is a must see
Michael Franti & Spearhead – YES!!
Young The Giant – energetic live performances
Cage the Elephant – look online for video from Lollapalooza 2011
Dawes – amazing live show
M.Ward – another not to miss
Also included in the first announcement of artists Skrillex, Randy Newman, STS9, Coheed and Cambria, Flogging Molly, Dr. Dog, Gogol Bordello, Mavis Staples, Big Freedia, Shpongle, Zeds Dead, Paul Oakenfold, Yelawolf, Mac Miller, Hey Rosetta!, Paper Diamond, and Sleeper Agent.
More artists are expected to be announced soon.
News & Notes: George Harrison, Jimmy Cliff & The Roots, RHCP and more
29 Nov- Today marks the 10th anniversary of George Harrison’s death. Do yourself a favor and listen to some of his works today
- Did anyone catch THIS sweet Jimmy Cliff & The Roots performance of “The Harder They Come” last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
- Read this little piece on Frank Ocean and his recent NYC performances
- Red Hot Chili Peppers, Justice, Laura Marling and Grimes announced some of their tour dates for next year
- And props to Rolling Stone for their new issue featuring the Top 100 guitarists of all time. Great list, awesome group of voters and some really powerful print as to who and why they were selected
News: 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
28 SepQuite a list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees up for induction in 2012. Secretly I’m hoping for the Beastie Boys, RHCP, The Cure, Eric B &Rakim and seriously Donna Summer. Plus how can Freddie King not be in already I’m mean:
The nominees are:
- Beastie Boys
- The Cure
- Donovan
- Eric B. & Rakim
- Guns ‘N Roses
- Heart
- Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
- Freddie King
- Laura Nyro
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Rufus with Chaka Khan
- The Small Faces/The Faces
- The Spinners
- Donna Summer
- War
Do You Hear The Music? 