addicto | 03.31.08

U2 Signs 12-Year Deal With Live Nation
… Recorded Music Not Included

Beanie Sigel Sent Back to Jail

Mos Def to Play Chuck Berry in Chess Film

O’Jays’ Levert Dies in Jail

Rage, Metallica Confirmed for Reading, Leeds

Stone Temple Pilots Plotting Extensive Tour

Liz Phair Signs to ATO Records; Guyville Reissue Due

Rosemond Responds to L.A. Times’ Tupac Story

Oasis to Tour with Ryan Adams

Boredoms Play NYC with Eye in Cast
… Video

Eight Free Simultaneous Earth Day Festivals in U.S.

Joanna Newsome: One of Paper‘s 65 Most Beautiful

Woman Shot Dead at Slain Rapper’s Memorial

Remy Ma Urges Fans to Pen Letters to Judge

Pharrell’s Latest Protege: Teyana Taylor

Bad Brains to Release Box Set

Slash Attacks Emo

Kiefer Sutherland to Direct Music Video for The Feeling

Lupe Fiasco Confirms Kanye, Williams Supergroup

Mariah Stays with Universal

Shout! Records Nabs High Tone Catalog

Why Won’t the Music Business Hire Nerds?

Stephen Malkmus Discusses Pavement on Fox News

Nelly Wants Springsteen Collaboration

‘Dio Scammer Double-Foiled’

Tony Allen, Vieux Farka Toure on African U2 Tribute

Vladislav Delay Forms Quartet

VIDEOS: Bjork

TOURDATES: Death Cab

Raconteurs

Regina Spektor

Spiritualized

Nellie McKay

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addicto | 03.28.08

With Election Looming, The Dead May Rise Again

Keith Richards GQ Interview Doesn’t Disappoint
… Mick Jagger Praises Internet

DMB, Ticketmaster Partner for Free Digital Album

Review: Ministry’s Bloody Vancouver Show

Music Companies Looking at Subscription Models

Bacardi, Groove Armada Ink 360 Deal

Azoff, Gould to Co-Manage G’N’R, Axl Rose

PETA Offers Aretha $19,000 for Her Fur

Remy Ma Sues Lawyer Over Guilty Verdict

Fabolous Associate Arrested for Selling Crack

Black Kids Launch Tirade Against Their Own Album

Radiohead Head Back to Studio

Melvins Announce New Album on Ipecac

Zeppelin Comeback DVD Scrapped?

Van Halen Adds New Show While on Hiatus

TUPAC STORY FALLOUT: Diddy Receives Apology from L.A. Times

… Game Manager Calls for Writer to be Fired

Musician Alan Jay Axelrod Dies

Concert Industry Fights Back with Fests

Tall Firs Get Thurston Moore’s Blessing

Stewart Copeland Finishes Work on Classical Album

Ten Rock Star Stunts Even More Ridiculous than Flying to Antarctica

Poison Drummer Arrested on Rape Charge

VIDEOS: Justice

Ladyhawke

TOURDATES: NIN

Poi Dog Pondering

King Crimson

DeathSet

White Rabbits

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addicto | 03.27.08

L.A. Times Apologizes for Tupac Murder Story
… Relied on Fake FBI Docs
… Smoking Gun
… Diddy Cleared

T.I. Pleads Guilty In Weapons Case
… Sentenced to One Year

Jury Convicts Remy Ma of Assault
… Faces 25 Years

Allmans Cancel New York Shows
… Gregg Allman Recovering from Hepatitis C

Washington Post on Bob Lefsetz: He’s Something of a Nut
Emo Kids Beaten in Mexico
… Video

Aspiring New York Rapper Shot Dead

The Battle for iTunes No. 2

Key to Snoop’s Success: Sex, Weed

MySpace to Ink Mega Deal with Major Labels

Led Zeppelin: ‘We Could Do The Reunion Show Again’

Thom Yorke Goes Classical on New Remix Album

Dr. Pepper Makes Bizarre Plea for Release of Chinese Democracy

Outkast Manager Dies of Suspected Overdose

Who Earns What in Rock and Roll

Why Do People Buy Records?

Lou Reed, Cat Power, Roots to Play Memphis Fest

South Park Pays Homage to Heavy Metal

Billy Corgan on Radiohead: ‘Publicity is Better Than Music’

Yes—Yes—Announce Summer Tour

VIDEOS: Raconteurs

MGMT

Be Your Own Pet

B-52s

Phosphorescent

TOURDATES: Cat Power + Nick Cave

M.I.A.

Steely Dan

She & Him

Death Cab

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addicto | 03.26.08

Wanted! Bon Jovi’s Sambora Arrested on DUI Suspicion

Riskay Provides R&B Radio with Clean Version of ‘Smell Yo Dick’

… ‘Smell That Chick’

Where Does Nas’ N*gger Rank in History of Controversial LPs?

John Mayer Posts Footage of Sox-A’s Tokyo Opener on YouTube

Vedder Warms Up for Solo Trek with Surprise Seattle Gigs

Paramore, Gym Class Heroes Lead Warped Lineup

L.A. Times Investigating Tupac Docs

McCartney Pays Tribute to ‘Fifth Beatle’ Neil Aspinall

‘Mud—Not Jay-Z—to Blame for Fall in Glastonbury Ticket Sales’

Everclear to Perform at Seattle Benefit

Timberlake to Host ESPYs

50 Cent Cashes in with Video Game

Idol: Chikezie Goes Down

Global Warming, Bad Weather Scuttle Fall Out Boy’s Quest for Antarctic Glory

Researchers Play Tune Recorded Before Edison

Franz Ferdinand Scrap ‘Pop’ Album, Producer

Rick Astley on ‘Rickrolling’

Clearchannel Deal May Not Go Through

Colour Revolt to Tour with Breeders

VIDEOS: Gutter Twins

Flight of the Conchords

TOURDATES: Journey, Heart + Cheap Trick

Crowded House

Marissa Nadler

Polvo

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addicto | 03.25.08

?uestlove-Produced Al Green Album Due May 27

Smashing Pumpkins Sue Virgin Over Pepsi Promo

EMI Courting the Stones

Remy Ma Trial Update: Shooting Was No Accident, Argues Prosecution

Keith Sweat Works Up One on Record

Game’s Next Album Title: Los Angeles Times

New N.E.R.D Album Inspired by Discovery Channel Documentary

Estelle Tops U.K. Charts

‘Fall Out Boy Under Siege in Chile’

Beck, the National Join Morrissey on U.K. Wireless Fest Lineup

Sony Developing Online Subscription Service

50 Cent Working With DJ Drama On G-Unit’s First Gangsta Grillz Mixtape

Preview: Scarlett Johansson’s Tom Waits Cover Album

New Girl Talk Album Due Late Spring/Early Summer

Roots, Marley, Nevilles Set for Green Apple Fest

Flight of the Conchords Prep Debut

Diddy Coins New, Absurd Term

Kanye Expands ‘Glow in the Dark’ Trek

AP: College Town Record Stores Keep Shuttering

Green is the New Black for Environmental Rockers

Raconteurs: We Didn’t Want to Announce the Album at All

Laura Cantrell Covers New Order

VIDEOS: Norah Jones

Raconteurs

TOURDATES: Erykah Badu

Crystal Castles

Girl Talk

Liars

Elf Power

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addicto | 03.24.08

Beck, Wilco, Panic Set to Join Radiohead for Outside Lands Fest in S.F.

Cuban Legend Israel Lopez ‘Cachao’ Dies
… 89

India.Arie Launches Label

Dept. of Justice Clears XM-Sirius Merger

HD Download Store Launches

Guster Frontman Consulting Bands, Labels on ‘Green’ Tours

Billy Bragg on the ‘Internet Royalty Scam’

Kimya Dawson Plans Children’s Album

Gossip Unveil New Bassist

Dead Kennedys Singer Quits Band

Ailing E Street Band Keyboardist Joins Band in Indianapolis

Counting Crows, Maroon 5 to Tour

Unauthorized Dre Bio to be Released This Week

Beatles’ Buddy Aspinall Dies at 66

T.I. Addresses Crowd of 30,000 at Easter Service

Aretha Franklin’s Christian Rapper Son Joins Her Onstage at Radio City

Three Be Your Own Pet Songs Deemed ‘Too Violent’ by Universal

Weiland to Glasgow Crowd: This is Velvet Revolver’s Last Tour

Hannah Montana to Play Lolla?

Yo! MTV Raps to Return … For a Month

Music Fans Prefer Wikipedia to MySpace

Los Campesinos! Cover Bikini Kill, Deerhoof on Single

Interscope Drops Simian Mobile Disco

Black Moth Super Rainbow Drop Scratch ‘n’ Sniff Vinyl

‘Hip Hop Mayor’ Faces 15 Years for Perjury

VIDEOS: Gonzalez

Excepter

Portishead

Paramore

TOURDATES: Robyn

Type O Negative + Hatebreed

Acid Mothers Temple

George Michael

Mudhoney

X

Ween

Cake

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addicto | 03.21.08

Rights Flap Jamming Weinstein Bob Marley Film
… Rita is a Producer

Oops: iTunes Puts Raconteurs Album on Sale Too Early

Judge Grants T.I. Release from Jail for Easter

Michael Stipe: ‘My Bandmates are Straight’

Record Co. Sues to Stop Rare Beatles Release

Washington Nationals Ask Fans to Pick Home Run Anthem for New Stadium

Settlement Reached in Beach Boys Name Dispute

Jay-Z Wants ‘Way Too Much’ for Carter Music Label

Of Montreal, MGMT Members Form New Band

Twisted Sister Guitarist Records ‘I Want Barack’ Obama Tribute

Kanye Joins Lil Wayne on New Album

Zooey Deschanel Playing Surprise Brooklyn Show

Genghis Tron Cancels Shows Due to Van Accident

UB40 Lose Another Band Member

Queen Ready First Album Without Freddie Mercury

Social Distortion Frontman Plans Solo Trek

Photo Dealer Takes Former CBGB Gallery Space

Lead Found in Some Hannah Montana Items

Belle and Sebastian Playing Motley Cruefest?

VIDEOS: Counting Crows

Jamie Lidell

Atmosphere

Black Kids

Boris

TOURDATES: Raconteurs

Yes

Pearl Jam

Lou Reed

Death Cab

Obituary + Dying Fetus

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addicto | 03.20.08

New Elvis Costello Album: Vinyl, Digital, No CD

A Feelies Reunion?

New Ashlee Simpson Album Due in April

Keith Sweat Returns with New Album

Queens of the Stone Age Release Brian Eno Cover

Mudcrutch: Tom Petty to Tour with Former Band

MTV: Rock Band Song Purchases Double

Gibson Sues Retailers for Selling Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero: Already Over?

Mountain Goats Cancel Australian Tour

Entertainment Weekly‘s Indie Rock 25

VH1 Concert Benefits Great White Fire Victims

Lil’ Mama Recruits Swizz Beats, Scott Storch for Debut Disc

Kraftwerk to Play Three Coachella Warm-Up Shows

The Return of Outkast? Andre 3000 ‘Guests’ on Big Boi Track

VIDEOS: Teyana Taylor’s Google Me

Dizzee Rascal

TOURDATES: Holy Fuck

The Roots

Wilco

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addicto | 03.19.08

Rick Ross Tops Billboard Chart
… Snoop to Debut at No. 2

MMW, Antibalas Producer Scotty Hard Injured in Car Crash
… Paralyzed
… Benefit

Viva la Vida? Coldplay Reveals Album Title, Release Date

Coachella Gets Amtrak Stop

DMB, Petty to Play Mile High Festival

Rockers: Pro Obama

Youngbloodz Rapper Charged with Double Sexual Assault on Minor

Remy Ma Shooting Victim Testifies

Les Savy Fav to Release Live Album

Ten Greatest Albums Made by Actors

Converse Preps Kurt Cobain Signature Sneakers

VIDEOS: Portishead

Rivers Cuomo

Ida

LCD Soundsystem

Eddie Vedder

TOURDATES: Iron Maiden

Hot Chip

Antibalas

VHS or Beta

John Vanderslice

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addicto | 03.18.08

Diddy Denies Involvement in Tupac Murder
L.A. Times Writer Defends Story
… Click Here to Read

Spin: Michael Stipe Comes Out of Closet

Apple in Talks with Labels to Offer iTunes Subscriptions

Has Starbucks Lost its Indie Cred?

Retailers Clash with Pepsi Over Music Promotion

Lou Reed, David Byrne Play Brooklyn Benefit

NIN vs. Radiohead

Elton to Play Radio City Hillary Benefit

Mega-Producer Scott Storch in Financial Trouble?

Big Boi Performs with Atlanta Ballet Co.

Paramore’s Hayley Williams: Band Not Breaking Up

Snoop to Appear on TV Soap

Roni Size Readies Re-Edited Version of New Forms

Cash Money Millionaires Finally Reunite in New Orleans

Spin’s Best and Worst of SXSW

VIDEOS: Spoon

Modest Mouse

TOURDATES: Wilco

Duran Duran

Merle Haggard

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