The Corkboard – 8.4.07

Press Releases

WIN FREE TICKETS & AIRFARE FOR ICELAND AIRWAVES FESTIVAL, FROM REYKA VODKA

In honor of Iceland’s 63rd birthday, Reyka Vodka and Iceland Naturally have just announced a once-in-a-lifetime contest for 1 lucky winner and 9 friends to fly to Iceland for three days and 2 nights of partying, soaking in the Blue Lagoon, sightseeing and to attend the world renowned Iceland Airwaves Music Festival.

Any US or Canadian resident over 21 can enter to win here.

The Iceland Airwaves Festival runs from October 17-21 2007 and the Lineup includes:

See the entire roster here.

Jakobínarína (ICE)
Who first made waves at Airwaves 2005 when “discovered” by Rolling Stone‘s David Fricke playing one the festival’s smallest stages. Last year they played the biggest stage along with The Go! Team (UK) and Islands (CAN), and are one of Iceland’s biggest hopes in the rock & roll field.
http://www.myspace.com/jakobinarina
http://www.jakobinarina.com/news.php

Lali Puna (DE)
Releasing their music on the respected Berlin-based Morr Music label. Morr will host a whole night at Airwaves this year.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lali_Puna
http://www.lalipuna.de
http://www.morrmusic.com

COMMON ON AOL, SELECTED APPEARANCES

Check out COMMON spitting 16-Bars on AOL!!! Finding Forever is in stores NOW!!!!!

Link: http://music.aol.com/16-bars/common

Also, make sure to check out Common in selected cities!!!

08/09/2007 7:00AM – The International House
1414 East 59th Street (59th & Dorchester), Chicago Illinois 60637

08/10/2007 4:30AM- George’s Music Room
3915 W. Roosevelt, Chicago, Illinois 60624

08/14/2007 12:30PM- Borders
18th & L Street, Washington, Washington DC 20006

NEW ANNIE LENNOX ALBUM, SONGS OF MASS DESTRUCTION TO BE RELEASED IN OCTOBER

“I feel closer to my own cutting edge than before and my voice seems to be in it’s prime” – Annie Lennox

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Multi-million-selling, iconic artist Annie Lennox will release her fourth solo album, Songs of Mass Destruction, on October 2, 2007 through Arista Records. The album was recorded in London, Los Angeles and Miami with veteran producer Glen Ballard (of Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill fame).

In a career that has spanned over 25 years, including the 15 years since Annie released her first solo album, Diva, no other British female artist has achieved so much recognition. Over 78 million in global sales, and 33 hit singles compliment the 4 Grammies, 11 BRITS, 5 Ivor Novellos, the Oscar, and the 2 Golden Globes amongst other accolades.

Songs of Mass Destruction showcases an artist who is unafraid of pushing boundaries and challenging herself. Annie delivers thought-provoking and intelligent lyrics matched with her distinctive pop sound. She says that this album is the closest she’s been so far to that authentically raw and emotional place, infused with the contrasts of beauty, yearning and sadness. The result, from the haunting introductory song, “Dark Road”, to the closing epic, “Fingernail Moon”, is a sumptuous musical soundscape within which Annie’s soulful voice shines and soars.

In addition to being an incredibly successful artist, Annie is a celebrated activist and humanitarian. The new album features the soaring and powerful feminist anthem ‘Sing’, born out of Annie’s involvement with Nelson Mandela’s 46664 and Treatment Action Campaign (TAC)—organizations fighting for human rights, education and health care for those affected by the HIV AIDS virus. The track “Sing” features 23 of the most recognized and successful female solo artists in the world, invited by Annie, to raise awareness and finances for TAC initiatives. Included among the group are superstars such as Madonna, Sarah McLachlan, Celine Dion, Fergie, Faith Hill, Pink, Dido, Gladys Knight, k.d. Lang, Angelique Kidjo, Bonnie Raitt, Shakira, Melissa Etheridge, Anastasia, Joss Stone, KT Tunstall and many others, as well as TAC activist members own vocal group known as ‘The Genetics’, whose CD of music inspired Annie to make “Sing” a reality.

NEW MATERIAL FOR JUNIOR SENIOR AVAILABLE AUG.17, SONG ONLINE NOW

New York, N.Y.—Summer’s about to get even hotter as Junior Senior announce the release of their all new EP titled, Say Hello, Wave Goodbye. The 7-song EP will be packaged as a companion disc within a limited edition release of Hey Hey My My Yo Yo, on August 14, 2007 via Rykodisc/Crunchy Frog.

Jeppe “Senior” Laursen comments on the new recording: “We wanted to dance this summer, so we went into the studio. Four days. Wham-bam! I hope people will want to dance to it too.”
In other Junior Senior news, the ‘80s rap-influenced song “Hip Hop A Lula” is scheduled to run in upcoming trailers for the new Rush Hour 3 movie due out this summer. Television has also responded enthusiastically to Hey Hey My My Yo Yo, with “Can I Get Get Get” (the album’s first single) having recently been featured in an episode of the ABC hit series, Ugly Betty. The song will also be featured in Logo’s Summer Supertease promo campaign and “Itch U Can’t Skratch” has already been used in a previous Logo campaign. Additionally, the track “Take My Time” has been used in the PSP game Lumines 2.

The video for the first single, “Can I Get Get Get,” features fan-submitted video footage and appearances by JD of Le Tigre, and Peaches, amongst other special surprise guests.

Be sure not to miss your chance to see Junior Senior live as they play select club shows. (Additional dates to be announced soon.)

08/10 New Orleans, LA – Ryko Convention (Tipitina’s Uptown)
08/11 Boston, MA – Middle East
08/13 New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
08/15 Los Angeles, CA – Roxy
08/16 San Francisco, CA – Popscene

Hey Hey My My Yo Yo sees the dynamic Danish duo Junior (aka Jesper Mortensen) Senior (aka Jeppe Laursen) return in top, feel-good form, mashing-up their one of a kind Mamas & the Papas-meets-Sugarhill Gang sound with the manic, party energy that they’re known for. The sweet sounding ‘60s pop, ‘70s funk and ‘80s hip-hop inspired album features such notable guest artists as Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson of the B-52’s, Le Tigre, and legendary Motown girl group the Velvelettes, as well as Spooner Oldham, the Alabama born organist (and Neil Young keyboardist) behind classics like “When a Man Loves a Woman,” and “Mustang Sally.” The album was produced by Junior, co-produced by Thomas Troelsen, and mixed by David Leonard in Nashville.

Junior Senior – “Can I Get Get Get”
http://rykodisc.edgeboss.net/qtime/rykodisc/03_can_i_get_get_get_128.mov
http://rykodisc.edgeboss.net/wmedia/rykodisc/03_can_i_get_get_get_128.wax
http://rykodisc.edgeboss.net/real/rykodisc/03_can_i_get_get_get_g2.smi
Video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtKAKKPZr04