I Wanna Run Through the Halls of My High School...

Combining Soul, Pop, and Blues, John Mayer’s third studio album, CONTINUUM, will be released September 12 on Aware/Columbia Records. In the two years since the acclaimed release of HEAVIER THINGS, John Mayer has redefined himself as a musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries. Having recorded and performed with some of the most interesting and iconic artists on the scene, Mayer returns with a pop/rock album that is the culmination of his influences, skill, and recordings to date. Showcasing the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s rich lyrics, the groove of the guitar-slinging bluesman, and the vocals of the soulful crooner who’s sold millions, Mayer’s third album is a succinct reflection of an artist in his prime.Preparing to embark on a co-headlining tour with Sheryl Crow on August 24, Mayer’s first single, “Waiting On The World To Change,” has already made a huge impact at radio. Billboard Magazine confirms that the melodic, up-tempo track “is already off to a blockbuster start,” whose ascent to “No. 1 is all but a given.” On “Waiting,” People Magazine says, “John Mayer channels Curtis Mayfield” in a song that reflects the challenges and frustrations of his generation. Continuum is Mayer’s first turn producing a studio effort, a task he shared with acclaimed studio-musician Steve Jordan. The album features sultry grooves such as “I Don’t Trust Myself With Loving You,” “Slow Dancing In A Burning Room,” and the Sam Cooke-flavored “I’m Gonna Find Another You.” Fans of the John Mayer Trio will recognize “Vultures” and “Gravity” reworked for the studio by John, Steve, and Pino, as well as a blazing display of fretwork on a cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Bold As Love.”. “Heart of Life” and “Stop This Train” are new songs that longtime fans will recognize as keeping in-step with trademark Mayer material.

“Waiting On The World To Change”

It's the Monkees Hey Hey

The Monkees revisit their '66 debut and '67 follow-up with limited-edition reissues of the group's first two #1 albums. Rhino remasters and expands both albums for deluxe, double-disc sets that feature stereo and mono mixes of the original releases, rare alternate versions of album tracks, as well as previously unreleased tracks.

The Monkees formed in 1966 when Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork were picked out of a mass casting call to portray a band on a zany TV sitcom designed to mimic the madcap spirit of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night. The group's first two releases combined for a total of 31 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Album chart and helped the group sell more than 16 million albums between 1966 and 1968-more than The Beatles and Rolling Stones combined.

Hey Hey It's The Monkees on your Phone!
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Women Singing Songs and Stuff: Part 2

From Madonna to Enya, from Brandy to K.D. Lang, from Joss Stone to Kylie Minogue and more, Women & Songs 2 is tailor-made for America’s female population. Following up 2004’s best-selling debut collection Women & Songs, this smash-heavy disc’s combined star wattage has collectively sold close to 200 million albums. Together exclusively for Rhino’s all-hit package, these top artists are indeed a righteous testament to the power of women in song. The compilation includes stellar newcomers and proven legends alike.

Natalie Merchant: "Carnival" Video

Brandy:

Cirque Du Soleil: The Music

Cirque du Soleil Musique presents DELIRIUM on CD. The music of the live arena event by the same name that is currently touring North America was released on CD in the U.S. on Tuesday, July 25, 2006. DELIRIUM is a unique production for Cirque du Soleil: a live concert event. “DELIRIUM is a mix of music, multimedia, choreography, dance and the Cirque du Soleil wow factor,” says Ian Tremblay, the associate producer of musical content for the show and CD. In this historic first, lyrics have been created for the instrumental tracks and words integrated in place of invented language, bringing the music a fresh, poetic dimension. The music of DELIRIUM is driven by urban tribal beats that explode with electronic sounds, percussions and world rhythms.

The studio recording of DELIRIUM features 14 of Cirque du Soleil’s most memorable songs, originally created by René Dupéré, Benoît Jutras and Violaine Corradi that have been remixed by Quebec producer, composer and arranger Francis Collard. Collard deftly injects new life into these powerful classics resulting in uplifting pop/rock melodies mixed with exciting electronica sounds that culminate into a fabulous audio frenzy. Collard says, “This project really meant a lot to me and it was a pleasure to be part of it.” The CD offers some surprises for listeners through bonus tracks not performed in the live show, including the French version of “Alone.” The CD is being distributed by RED Distribution in the U.S.

About The Show:
DELIRIUM depicts the quest for balance in a world that is increasingly out of sync with reality. The arena production centers around a character named Bill, an ordinary man who lives inside a bubble, a recluse in a society where even relationships are “virtual,” and where television and computers have become ubiquitous devices that isolate us from one another. Everything in Bill’s urban life further draws him into an imaginary, virtual world. On his journey he meets myriad characters that bring him little by little on the cusp of growth and change. He eventually learns to ground his energy into the real world. At the end of his voyage, Bill contaminates the people of his planet and enlists them in his quest for balance. The subtext of DELIRIUM is the notion that in life, we must join together to escape our solitary cocoons in order to survive.

Download the MP3 of “One Love” here:
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/onelove

Official site:
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/showstickets/delirium/music/music_cd.htm

Cuts Like THE KNIFE

THE KNIFE US TOUR DATES CONFIRMED

WED NOV 1st WEBSTER HALL, NYC
FRI NOV 3rd MEZZANINE, SF
SAT NOV 4th EL RAY THEATER, LA

Following the release of their critically acclaimed album, Silent Shout, Sweden's The Knife announce plans for its first-ever US tour. This limited number of concert dates begins November 1st – the day after Halloween – with a debut performance at New York City's Webster Hall during the CMJ Music Marathon. Performances at Mezzanine in San Francisco (November 3rd) and the El Ray Theater in Los Angeles (November 4th) follow directly after.

Live, The Knife is more theater than concert. With audiovisuals and set design by acclaimed artist and director Andreas Nilsson, who also shot The Knife’s award winning ‘Silent Shout’ and ‘Heartbeats’ videos, The Knife "create performance art which [does] a brilliant job of complementing a wonderfully eclectic and richly textured sound" (Evening Standard, UK). When the Knife debuted their collaborative performance with Nilsson in support of Silent Shout at London's Scala Theatre in April 2006, the show sold out within just two days – as did subsequent performances throughout Europe.

With a live show The NME hailed as "a distinctly theatrical experience" complete with projection screens, live puppetry, and the band "dressed up as the music" The Knife's US performances promise to treat fans to a chilling spectacle that is as distinct as the music itself: "[After the show] optimistic fans still stand and stare, hoping against hope that the stagehands dismantling the set are just another part of the performance." - The Guardian, UK

Based in Stockholm, Sweden The Knife – who are brother and sister, Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson – create subversive, shape-shifting soundscapes that defy categorization. Silent Shout, The Knife's third album and first domestic release, debuted at #1 on the Swedish charts and was released in the US on Mute Records July 25, 2006.

US Praise for Silent Shout:

"Alien and inviting" – Entertainment Weekly
"The best thing to come out left field this year." – Exclaim!
"A powerful, paranoid frenzy of steely, synthesized bleeps" – Interview
"As menacing as it is hooky" – Pitchfork (8.6 rating)
"Darkly compulsive"- Res
"Brooding, twisting, Swedish tech-house" – Spin
"5 Stars" – Stuff
"Hauntingly catchy" – Time Out New York (5 stars)
"The most arresting electronica album of 2006" – Under the Radar
"[An] icy electropop masterpiece" – URB (5 stars)
"Silent Shout [reshapes] its myth with every replay" – XLR8R

DUDE! You're Getting a DUDESON!

Destroy Entertainment is proud to present THE DUDESONS MOVIE, the breakout DVD premiere film starring the four best childhood friends who started their extreme careers way before Jackass was even born.

“The guys started before Jackass started.” - Steve-O (Jackass, Wildboyz)
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These totally loveable, yet totally lunatic guys live life to the fullest with insane antics and stunts in the already extreme surroundings of the Arctic Circle. Jarppi “The Daredevil,” Jukka “The Showman,” HP “The Bonebreaker,” and Jarno “The Mastermind” together they are THE DUDESONS, along with their transsexual, 500 lb. pet pig Britney.

“THE DUDESONS f*cking rock.” – Bam Margera (Jackass, Viva La Bam)

The everlasting ice and darkness of the arctic winter froze THE DUDESONS and the nightless summers drove them insane. Growing up in these severe conditions solidified their bond and drove them to the craziness they call life. At their home ranch THE DUDESONS cause mayhem with perilous car stunts, start a full blown war against their evil neighbor Mr. Hitler, do a wake-up call with a baseball bat to the balls, and accidentally burn down their home–and this is all just the beginning. Along for the ride are special guests Bam Margera (Viva La Bam) and Steve-O (Jackass).

“When I saw the footage of THE DUDESONS, I realized that I’m not the king of pain anymore!” – Steve-O (Jackass, Wildboyz)

The accidents pile up—repeatedly suffering broken bones, lost thumbs, burnt skin, and near death experiences, these guys live life on the edge, but through it all THE DUDESONS remain best friends in this story of true brotherhood.

“We’re taking THE DUDESONS to DVD almost simultaneously as they debut on SPIKE TV. Their antics speak for themselves and THE DUDESONS are the real deal.” Eric Boyd, CEO, Destroy Entertainment

THE DUDESONS-This is their life!

THE DUDESONS
Jarppi is the crazy Viking. Also known as the human dartboard, he boasts 9 fingers after losing his thumb in a wrestling match with a wild arctic bear.

Jukka is the showman. The ladies man and athlete, he has endless amounts of energy and is infamous for his nudity and the “testicle mousetrap” stunt.

HP is the professional snowboarder of the group. HP has broken more bones than all other DUDESONS combined and has since been denied medical insurance by virtually every insurance company in Finland.

Jarno, the brains, takes care of the filming and editing of THE DUDESONS videos. He is the calmest of the whole group but occationally boasts huge anger management issues.

Britney is THE DUDESONS’S beloved pet pig and has grown up into a monstrous 500 lb beast. The gender of the pig is still a big mystery to everyone.

Since 1995 Jarno has filmed the guys hanging out and causing havoc. In 1997 they released their first extreme stunt video in Finland. Since then they have skyrocketed to international superstardom. In 2001 THE DUDESONS secured their fame with a TV show airing on one of Finland’s largest television stations and the show has since been distributed to Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, and most recently North America. Programming in the U.S. will be aired on Spike TV starting July 6. All of THE DUDESONS programs and videos are produced by Rabbit Films Ltd, which is owned 100% by THE DUDESONS themselves.

THE DUDESONS MOVIE will be available on DVD July 11, 2006 at all retail outlets and at www.destroynetwork.com for a suggested retail price of $19.95.

ABOUT THE DESTROY TEAM
Destroy Entertainment is a leading youth-entertainment company that focuses on the genres of core sports and lifestyle. The company was founded by lifestyle DVD mavericks Eric Boyd & Sean Murphy in 2004 while merging the independent media spirit with the mainstream muscle of a major studio. Destroy has taken pole position while representing "best of breed" DVD producers (antics / motor sport / action sport / urban / lifestyle). Destroy has set the pace with an innovative digital media agenda, including a flagship mobile program offered exclusively through the Warner Music Group, a multi-year marketing deal with Rhino and distribution through WEA Corporation. www.destroynetwork.com

Text DUDESONS to 74466 for killer Dudesons ringtones, wallpapers, and more!* PERKELE! *Requires compatible handset and service through participating carriers in the United States. Standard text messaging rates apply. See your contract for details. (c) Rhino 2006.

THE DUDESONS MOVIE
DVD Price: $19.95 U.S.
Street Date: July 11, 2006
Pre-Order Date: June 13, 2006
Total Running Time: +/- 100 minutes
DVD Catalog Number: 70803-004
U.S. Rating NR
Canadian Rating: NR

CONTENT
Introducing THE DUDESONS
The Blindfolded Car Jump
Bam Margera & The Bloodhouse Gang
Life At THE DUDESONS Ranch
Introducing Jarppi
Golfing At The Ranch
A Guide To The Finnish Language
The Handbrake Accident
The Stiga Horse
The Shotgun Accident
Introducing Jukka
The Knight Rider
The Angry Ants
On Thin Ice
A Hotel In Norway
Winter Life At The Ranch
Introducing Jarno
The Finnish Sauna
Ice Fishing
Introducing Hp
The Moped Jump
Steve-O
THE DUDESONS Live Show
KissFM & The Deathjump
Introducing Britney
Sexhibition
Mr. Hitler Part 1
Jarppi’s Cooking School
Mr. Hitler Part 2
The Outhouse Surprise
Fire In The House
The End
The Testicle Trap

BONUS FEATURES
DUDESONS Commentary Track

EXTRA SCENES
Photo Gallery
Visiting Viva La Bam in Las Vegas
Getting Even With Mr. Hitler Part 1
Bam & Bloodhound Gang
Chillin Out In The Park
The Nipple Torture & Trashcan Dive
THE DUDESONS At A Rock Festival
The Babysitters
Mad Mike Jones
THE DUDESONS Live Gig
Trailers
Easter Eggs
Bios

Manic Tuesday

By the power of Grayskull, the ‘80s are back with the We Are the ‘80s CD collections arrival in stores on July 18th. Also make sure to tune into Regis and Kelly throughout the week of August 8th to catch the We Are the ‘80s artists performing live!

In an unprecedented co-venture between Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Bmg Music Entertain­ment, and VH1 Classic, a unit of Viacom, a new series of CDs entitled We Are the ‘80s brings the most influential artists of the decade back into the spotlight where they belong – underscored by a full-scale U.S. tour this summer 2006, headlined by Rick Springfield with special guests Loverboy, Eddie Money, and Scandal, four of the artists featured in the series.

A quarter century after the premiere of MTV at 12:01 a.m., on August 1, 1981, the cataclysmic changes brought about by the first decade of the video revolution are continuing to be seen and heard in the music of today’s twenty-somethings’ artists. Celebrating Bangles, Loverboy, Eddie Money, and Scandal (all on Columbia/ Legacy), Bow Wow Wow and Rick Springfield (on RCA/Legacy), and A Flock Of Seagulls (on Jive/Legacy), the first seven We Are the ‘80s collections will arrive in stores on July 18th, boosted by a high-profile media and marketing campaign that will be underway all summer. The title of the series comes from the popular “We Are the ‘80s” blocks of video programming that regularly air on VH1 Classic.

With Music Tone ringtones, when your phone rings, you will hear your favorite songs from the ’80s! Available on compatible Cingular, Sprint and T-Mobile handsets for customers in the U.S. only. Verizon Wireless, AllTel and U.S. Cellular customers can find these and other ’80s ringtones on the Sony Music Box service available on these carriers. You will be charged $2.49 for any Music Tone, or $1.99 for each Poly Tone on your mobile phone billing statement

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