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Chance to Play at South By South West (SXSW) in Austin, TX

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Bark At The Moon

MUSIC NATION Newsletter, DECEMBER 10th, 2007

STUPID â�¢â�¢ INDUSTRY â�¢â�¢ FUN â�¢â�¢ FRIENDS

FUN FACTS

20 years ago today Belinda Carlisle was topping the charts with "Heaven Is A Place on Earth."

â�œHeavenâ� was Carlisleâ�™s only Number One. Her former employers The Go-Goâ�™s never topped the Billboard Top 100, falling short twice with #2 hits â�œWe Got The Beatâ� and â�œI Get Weak.â�

The Go-Goâ�™s did, however, reach the pole position on the Billboard album charts with debut disc Beauty and The Beat â�“ a first for an all-female group that composed its own material.

Oscar-winner Diane Keaton directed the video for â�œHeaven,â� an odd clip that features children running in place, wearing black masks and holding illuminated globes, while Carlisle writhes around in some shallow water with a cheesy French-looking dude.

Speaking of France, Carlisle released Voila, her first LP in over a decade, in 2007. The album features the singer tackling various French pop tunes by Edith Piaf and others. A movie based on The Go-Goâ�™s music and extracurricular exploits is in the works, natch.

JUGGS THE DOG SAYS: Sure, I've been to Paris... Texas. Not so romantic.

Music Nation: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

THE LAUNCH PAD LAUNCHED

Our nation is big. And diverse. We like it that way. But sifting through can be a bit overwhelming. Where to begin? We're developing a simple tool that gets you started. Select your filters, affix your critic's cap, and you're off. What's more, your ratings will help other users find the best we have to offer. It's still in Beta (a work in progress), but let us know what you think...CLICK HERE

HEADLINES

JOURNEY HIRES NEW â�œSTEVE PERRYâ�

Filipino vocalist Arnel Pineda of the Journey tribute band The Zoo is the third lead vox replacement for the original Perry. Journey guitarist Neil Schon discovered Pineda online while browsing vids of The Zoo in action.

JANET PASSES ON JACKSON TOUR

Cites â�œJacko Malfunction.â� Ms. Jackson (if you are nasty) will steer clear of the recently announced reunion concert dates featuring Michael and his other less (in)famous sibs.

SECRET SPICE?

The five Brits that changed music forever refuted reports that they lip-synced their way through a comeback concert in Vancouver last week. Phew!

TOM PETTYâ�™S SUPER GIG

Super Bowl organizers announced that Petty and his Heartbreakers will perform during this yearâ�™s halftime show. Prince was apparently too busy suing his fans.

ZEP, METALLICA SET FOR BONNAROO â�˜08

Or not. Organizers are denying rumors that Led Zeppelin and Metallica will headline next summerâ�™s installment of the fest, slated for June 12-15.

STONED TEMPLE PILOT

Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland may not exactly be getting his act together after all. The artist was arrested for driving under the influence after he crashed his car in California.

A BAUHAUS DIVIDED CANNOT STAND

Each other. A second reunion of the dark arts outfit is off, according to a band member. They are marking their latest breakup with a new LP, however. Goth damn right!

BREEDERS BACK

Kim Deal knows something about reunions. Her Pixies toured successfully the last two years, and now her 90s outfit, The Breeders, is back with a new Steve Albini-produced disc.

KID ROCK NOT GUILTY

Of stealing. From himself. Accused of ripping off his own material from 1994 for a 2004 track, Rock was vindicated when the judge ruled that the riff in dispute was â�œcommon.â� Uh huh.

JUGGS THE DOG SAYS: I prefer to get my news from The Economist!

Music Nation: MAKING HEROES

HOT PURSUIT IN LAST LAP

Itâ�™s been a long time coming, but Spinâ�™s Hot Pursuit is almost over. Only one week left before the winners are announced, signed, shipped off to the studio, and (lord willing) turned into household names. Itâ�™s completely up to the judges as to whoâ�™s going to win now, but if you voted them into the finals, a friendly comment or two would probably go a long way. CHECK IT OUT.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

ARSENIOâ�™S ALTER EGO

When he wasnâ�™t getting busy with his posse, 90s talk show host Arsenio Hall got busy with his lovably sexist send-up of rap culture in the guise of Chunky A. Chunky released this forgotten LP in 1991, and yes, thatâ�™s Hall all right, fake obese and bedecked in gold chains and hos. Ha! Hmm. Sadly, Arsenioâ�™s Weird Al vanity project (insanity project?) peaked at number 41 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop album charts.

JUGGS THE DOG SAYS: Aresni-who?

Music Nation: YOUR CONNECTION TO GREATNESS
SLASH HAS ENTERED THE BUILDING Itâ�™s finally happening, Slash is on the site, looking at entries for Slashâ�™s Ultimate Guitar Showdown as he prepaires to crown a winner. Itâ�™s not too late to influence his decision though. Spend a few minutes with the head to head player so the big guy in the big hat knows where to look as he searches out the solos that count. CHECK IT OUT.

FEATURED ARTISTS

THADDEUS JAWORSKY

Stop animation lego men get violent, chase hookers, do blowâ�¦ and those are the clean parts.
HAVE A LISTEN.

CHUCHIE HILL

This artist takes home recording to an entirely new level.
HAVE A LISTEN.

RECORDER

These Tulsa-based experimental robots seem almost human. Almost.
HAVE A LISTEN.

JUGGS THE DOG SAYS: What does any of this have to do with snacks?

ABOUT MUSIC NATION

Music Nation is an artist development company at the helm of an online music community, empowering independent artists with tools to market, promote and find an audience. Through this community, the company supports multi-genre, video-based music competitions both domestically and abroad. Music Nation looks to serve as the ultimate portal where artists, records labels and fans alike can connect in today's digitally driven climate.

My Chemical Romance (exclusive)

this is an awesome interview of My Chemical Romance recording their first album.

way before the music videos, national tours and adoring fans, these guys have always had their hearts in their music.

READ THE INTERVIEW

excerpt:
"The session was completely stress free. Everyone was happy and content with each other and the music they created. There was a moment when we finished recording "Early Sunsets Over Monroeville" when Ray (Toro) came flying into the control room with tears in his eyes and proclaiming that this was the best song the band ever written..."

Andrew W.K. gets wet

http://musicnation.musicnation.com/blog/2007/11/cover-story-i-get-wet

so, how did his nose get that bloody? what's the story behind his success?

read the blog!

-mike

Shredding a Solo or Serious Stink Face?

a tribute (maybe) to those guitarists that look like they stepped in some "do do" when they start playing a solo.

it's a game.

solo or stink face, based just on their facial expressions.

http://musicnation.musicnation.com/blog/2007/11/list-solo-or-stink-face

god, i hope i don't look like that when i play, haha.

Want to Win a Trip to the Sundance Film Festival!?!?!

Fancy yourself a future Speilberg or Scorsese? Well, now is your chance to get your foot in the door of the film world! Musicnation.com has a contest going on right now for all future film makers to make a short video illustrating how music powers your life! To enter, head on over to Musicnation.com or here's the link below

http://mylifeisgo.musicnation.com/overview

How Bright Eyes and Dashboard Confessional made it

Home recordings.
It seems like a lost art, but so many of my favorite albums started in a bedroom or a basement.

especially now with advancements in technology, it seems like it would easier.
I remember using a 4 track and passing it out to friends at school to start my first band.

i just got garage band and have learned more about recording online
http://musicnation.musicnation.com/blog/2007/11/tips-and-tricks-home-recording

Is anybody else here doing home recordings instead of spending big bucks on a studio?

Why don't you waste some time today by watching the coolest man on Earth?

This is Slash. Say hi. He's pretty bad ass. Here are some video clips to prove my point.
http://musicnation.musicnation.com/view/blog

New England Hooligans!

Everyone love the Dropkick Murphy's right? Yes they do. Don't even try to deny the power of their unique blend of punk, pub and Irish rock! Band leader Al Barr has some great pointers for any musicians who need advice on the power of the internet, monitors on fire, and tattoo etiquette in Japan. Head on over to the Music Nation Lessons from Legends blog to check it out.

http://musicnation.musicnation.com/blog/2007/10/lessons-from-legends-al-barr

Taking Back Sunday, sung acapella

http://emocapella.musicnation.com/cute-without-the-e

I'm not quite sure what to think about this....

what's your vote?