McCain vs. Obama Dance Off

While I try not to include to many Politically based posts on my blog, actually there have been none thus far, I thought this video had to be included. With the election right around the corner this is just some good clean dance off fun. Enjoy!

Fall Out Boy – Next Single on iTunes

Fall Out Boy has released their second single on iTunes today! The song is called “Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet.” If you buy the song, it goes towards your purchase cost of the entire album at iTunes too. In my opinion, this is probably one of the best titles ever and warrants at least a preview on iTunes. Check it out!

Pandora Video Series Highlights Rock Rocks Amphitheater

Pandora has established itself as one of the best online radio websites as well as a music resources for new music designed to match bands you already like. However, many people might not know, including myself up until a few days ago, that Pandora also has a video series online as well. Pandora’s blog has multiple videos highlighting great venues across the US. Their current feature is on Colorado’s concert jewel, Red Rocks Amphitheater. It is a great video showing some of the early history of the park and the acts that have performed there. The Pandora blog also showcases Studio Stories and their own Musicology Show, an original audio series.

24: Redemption

Although music is my passion, Fox’s action packed drama series, 24 is my obsession! For anyone that shares this same fixation who probably and painstakingly had to except the two year wait for the next 24 hours, our wait is almost over. While season 7 is still scheduled for January 2009, Fox and the Jack Bauer are coming back for a little redemption. On November 23rd, there will be a 2 hour “Special Event” called 24: Redemption.

The Killers, New Single “Human”

The Killers are hitting airwaves today with their new single “Human,” while the single will be available for download on iTunes starting September 30th. This is the Killers’ third studio album which is slated for release on November 25th and will be titled Day & Age. The name for the album originated from one of the albums songs “Neon Tiger.”  The Album was produced by Stuart Price who is an acclaimed British electronic musician who has also worked with other artist such as Madonna, Missy Elliot, Gwen Stefani and Seal. Hear their new single “Human” online at The Killers Website.

The Fray Sophomore Album, Still a Mystery

The Fray, the four piece  band who ignited the Denver music scene over the last 4 years is back in the studio. While their sophomore album remains untiled and officially unannounced, the band has updated their website, www.thefray.net, with a new webisode of footage from the recording studio. Although the album’s name is still a mystery, the bands latest single “You Found Me,” was recently shot in Chicago for their next music video. Many new songs from the band’s tour have sprouted up on YouTube and include “Dixie” (Shown Below), “Absolute” (Shown Below), “Uncertainty”, “Happiness”, “Fail”, “Ungodly Hour.” The revised website features the bands name in flashing floresent lights. Click the left-most part of the “F” to start the webisode.

The Fray – “Dixie,” Performed live in Waterfront Camden, NJ

The Fray – “Absolute,” Performed live in Phoenix, AZ

Long time comin’ … AC/DC’s new album, Black Ice

In spirit and style of AC/DC, this is the first post in nearly three weeks. And I say in spirit and style because the Australian rock legends AC/DC have announced that their next new album Black Ice will be released on October 20th which will be the bands latest release in over eight years. So while I feel bad for not updating the blog in three weeks, I’ve upped AC’DC by seven years and 49 weeks!

So for those of you who have been anxiously waiting for eight years the wait is almost over. In addition to their new album, AC/DC will also be embarking on a worldwide tour to support their new album. The Black Ice World Tour kicks off October 28th in Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA. While the band’s website hasn’t posted their travels elsewhere outside of the US they have posted a music video for their first single “Rock N’ Roll Train.” Click here to see the video from AC/DC’s homepage.

Fall Out Boy – Hear there new single “I Don’t Care”

The new single “I Don’t Care” from Fall Out Boy’s upcoming album Folie a Duex is available to hear on their website. Click here to check it out now!

Google’s Mobile Campaign Blog

Many of us can’t sit in front of a TV to watch and listen as politicians, pundits and local media drone on about the the DNC, Senator Barack Obama, RNC, Senator John McCain, etc. Most of us don’t really have the time or the attention capacity to stay focused. We need a quick fix to get the important details throughout the day. Well, it should come to no surprise that the search engine powerhouse Google has once again taken it upon themselves to offer an easy and direct way to get your campaign highlights. The Official Google Mobile Blog has a varitey of options including a mobile search and mobile news at your fingertips. Google Reader might be the best subscription options to get the current info from top blogs and newsfeeds. Check out “Read what they read” on googlereader.blogspot.com.

A Little Taste of Death Magnetic

In the wake of Napster, it appears that Metallica is fully supporting the online digitial music era. You can preview 9 tracks from Meticallica’s new, Rick Rubin produced, album Death Magnetic. Click here to start listening!