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The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: Doves frontman preps solo album with Elbow frontman

September 14th, 2011

Doves frontman Jimi Goodwin has announced he’s recording a solo album. Though he’s admitted Doves are still alive and kicking, he’s begun working on what he describes as a “mad mixtape.” “I’m loathed to call it a solo record but it probably is,” he said. “It’s shaping up to be like a mad mixtape, no [...]

Tags: Biophilia, Bjork, doves, elbow, Guy Garvey, Jimi Goodwin, Nevermind, nirvana
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The Wedge News Round Up: Black Keys release ‘Blakroc 2′ trailer

September 2nd, 2011

Despite telling our host Damian that they didn’t think they would do another one at the MMVAs this year, The Black Keys apparently will release a second album as part of their hip-hop collaborative series, Blakroc. According to a new trailer that has surfaced online, some of the guests that will make an appearance include [...]

Tags: Bjork, Blakroc, Blouse, Dirty Projectors, Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough Trade, Mount Wittenberg Orca, The Black Keys, Welsh Music Prize
Posted in Blog, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam

The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: 1992 Doc of The Smiths Recovered

August 17th, 2011

A previously unreleased documentary of The Smiths from 1992 has surfaced. The doc was presumed lost until it was discovered recently and was initially intended to be a part of the bands Best Of compilation that was given to press. You can watch part of the doc at NME. (Via NME) London’s The Loading Bay [...]

Tags: Bjork, Kiss, michael jackson, News, nirvana, The Smiths, The Wedge
Posted in News, The Wedge | Posted by Allison

The Wedge: Five After Five

August 8th, 2011

For “5 After 5″ we bring you the five best tracks released into the world today via the World Wide Web. Click on ‘em and enjoy! Gross Magic Teen Jamz EP Björk “Virus” Trailer Trash Tracys “Dies in 55″ Amen Dunes “Bedroom Drum” Babes & Sixteen Notes “Siobhan’s”

Tags: Amen Dunes, Babes & Sixteen Notes, Bjork, gross magic, Trailer Trash Tracys
Posted in 5 After 5, Blog, The Wedge | Posted by Cam

The Wedge P.M. News Round Up: Björk invites hackers to crack album app

August 3rd, 2011

Björk has opened the door for hackers to crack the iOS app recently launched to coincide with her forthcoming new album Biophilia. Currently exclusive only to Apple customers the app, the singer says she’s left it up to hackers to transfer it to other systems. “I’m not supposed to say this, probably, but I’m trusting [...]

Tags: Bjork, Bon Iver, Dirty Beaches, neon indian, ryan adams
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The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: Mercury Prize shortlist announced

July 19th, 2011

The shortlist for the 2011 Barclaycard Mercury Prize have been announced. The lucky ten albums vying for the prize are Let England Shake by PJ Harvey, Disc-Overy by Tinie Tempah, The English Riviera by Metronomy, On A Mission by Katy B, Anna Calvi by Anna Calvi, Man Alive by Everything Everything, Good Days at Schloss [...]

Tags: Bjork, m83, Mercury Prize, Nevermind, nirvana, PJ Harvey, SPIN
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Hear Björk’s new single “Crystalline”

June 30th, 2011

Björk is set to release her seventh album, Biophilia, on September 26th, and each day we seem to be learning more and more about just how elaborate this thing will be. According to reports, there will be two versions – one stripped down, the other a full studio produced affair, an iPad app suite, a [...]

Tags: Biophilia, Bjork, Crystalline
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The Wedge News Round Up For June 29

June 29th, 2011

Zola Jesus releases album title, cover, first single and release date… Watch an hour-long film on the making of Primal Scream’s seminal album, Screamadelica… Roots Manuva announces new album, gives away first track… Björk reveals plans for iPad apps, an eight-city/three-year world tour and an in-the-works documentary… Finally, the mashup album you’ve been waiting for [...]

Tags: Bjork, Fugazi, Primal Scream, Roots Manuva, Screamadelica, Wu-Tang Clan, Wugazi, Zola Jesus
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The Wedge News Round Up For June 1

June 1st, 2011

Arctic Monkeys’ new album cover censored by American supermarkets… Watch Erykah Badu join My Morning Jacket on stage… Apparently, Chad VanGaalen is never happy with any of his records… More details emerge on Björk’s new iPad album, Biophilia… And since it’s the first day of June, why not reflect on May with a monthly edition [...]

Tags: arctic monkeys, Bjork, Chad VanGaalen, Erykah Badu, Gorilla Vs. Bear, My Morning Jacket
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The Wedge News Round Up for May 10

May 10th, 2011

Danny O’Connor’s documentary on the legendary Creation Records label, Upside Down – The Creation Records Story, has now been released and is available to buy. http://bit.ly/k3SH2J Björk has released a brand new website for her upcoming album, Biophilia. http://bit.ly/JA0PV Let’s hope they mean it this time: The Libertines say they have “no future.” http://bit.ly/kTqjVs Arcade [...]

Tags: arcade fire, Bjork, Cassettes Won't Listen, Creation Records, David Byrne, Kevin Spacey, The Libertines, The Wedge
Posted in Blog, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam