10/23/09 News briefs: Julian Casablancas, Kemado Records, Black Flag, Jarvis Cocker and Noel Gallagher
October 23rd, 2009
Julian Casablancas has revealed a deluxe box set of his forthcoming album, Phrazes For The Young. The special edition includes a the album on both CD and 180-gram vinyl, a 48-page book autographed by Julian, a DVD with solo acoustic performances, a second CD with demo versions and B-sides, a double-sided poster, and a pin of his record label, Cult Records. You can pre-order it here.
Better get used to Julian’s solo work – word on the street says things aren’t going smoothly in the Strokes’ camp.
Hip NYC labels Kemado and Mexican Summer have opened a brand new record store. The emphasis is on “record” as Co-Op 87 will specialize in vinyl, but also carry some CDs and cassettes. Inside will be a hybrid analog-digital recording studio that will allow bands to play live and then release their performances as singles.
The Quietus has posted an awesome excerpt from Stevie Chick’s new Black Flag biography, Spray Paint The Walls: The Black Flag Story.
Jarvis Cocker is getting his own radio program. The former Pulp frontman will host a new Sunday afternoon show on BBC Radio 6, beginning January 10th, 2010. Says Cocker, “I am going to put the boringness back into Sunday. That’s my mission.”
Noel Gallagher has spoken out about his post-Oasis plans, confirming that he will launch a solo career. “I’m looking forward to doing my own thing, bringing out my own music. I’m glad that’s what people want to hear. I am not thinking about much else, Oasis or Liam, I’m just having a good time.”
Tags: BBC Radio 6, Black Flag, jarvis cocker, Julian Casablancas, Kemado Records, Mexican Summer, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Pulp, the strokes
Posted on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm by Cam and is filed under News, The New Music.
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