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Is it me? I get confused with the two Christina and Katy all the time.

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CHRISTINA PERRI
www.christinaperri.com

Cristina Perri's debut album, lovestrong, released last month (May 10th) on Atlantic Records, is doing pretty well on the charts (reached #4 on the Billboard's Top 200).

This is especially cool since Glee featured her song "Jar of Hearts" on the same week's show for "Prom Queen".

On a side note, since I'm talking about Glee. Columbia Records is kind of me, they send me all the Glee music, which I have been enjoying. I kind of went nuts one day and queued up all the Glee songs I have (about 100 songs!) and "Jar of Hearts" was one of the one that really stood out for me (that song and "To Sir With Love", "Hell to the No", "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Need You Now" if you needed some advice on the best songs). All of the songs are available on iTunes, and Jar of Hearts is top of the charts.

Anyway, going back to Perri, she's on tour to promote lovestrong, below are the Summer dates. I am certain if it goes well, there will be more dates to be added. I'll pencil in August 7th for Minneapolis, I'm pretty sure it will sell out. What doesn't make any sense is that it's listed she'll be in Chicago at Lollapalooza on the same date (August 7). There's no way she'll appear at both shows... unless she has her own private jet. Anyway, she'll love the Cedar Cultural Center, it's a beautiful venue.

07/16/11 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV 07/17/11 Martini Ranch Scottsdale, AZ 07/18/11 Hotel Congress Tucson, AZ 07/20/11 Antone’s Nightclub Austin, TX 07/21/11 House of Blues – Music Hall Dallas, TX 07/22/11 House of Blues – Music Hall Houston, TX 07/24/11 Mercy Lounge Nashville, TN 07/25/11 The Loft @ Center Stage Atlanta Atlanta, GA 07/27/11 Paradise Boston, MA 07/28/11 Mohegan Sun – Wolf Den Uncasville, CT		07/29/11 Theatre of the Living Arts Philadelphia, PA 07/30/11 9:30 Club Washington, DC 08/02/11 Highline Ballroom New York, NY 08/04/11 Opera House Toronto, ON, Canada 08/05/11 Lollapalooza Chicago, IL 08/06/11 Lollapalooza Chicago, IL 08/07/11 Lollapalooza Chicago, IL 08/07/11 Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN 08/09/11 Bluebird Theatre Denver, CO 08/11/11 Troubadour Los Angeles, CA

KATY PERRY
www.katyperry.com

Katy Perry needs no introduction.

As long as I can remember, I've always liked Katy Perry. I've even going on record as calling "Hot N Cold" a fun song.

Well. Last month, she was holding the top four spots for most popular song spin in history! Starting with "Teenage Dream" (another Glee popular song), then "Fireworks" (not one of my favorite Perry song, too repetitive!), then "California Gurls", and finally with "E.T." (featuring Kanye West).

Anyway, she's going to be touring for her album, Teenage Dream with Sweden's Robyn on most dates! I also love Robyn. Since she's playing stadium-sized venue, tickets are probably very expensive (definitely out of my price range). If you're feeling generous, you can get exlusive tickets at www.ticketsforcharity.com, which portion of the ticket prices actually will benefit Perry's three charities: Generosity Water, The Humane Society of the United States, and the Children’s Health Fund.

06/07/11 Atlanta, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center* 06/09/11 Orlando, FL UCF Arena* 06/10/11 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum* 06/11/11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Bank Atlantic Center* 06/14/11 Raleigh, NC RBC Center* 06/15/11 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion* 06/17/11 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum* 06/18/11 Boston, MA TD Garden* 06/19/11 Newark, NJ Prudential Center* 06/22/11 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena^ 06/23/11 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center^ 06/24/11 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center^ 06/28/11 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills^ 06/29/11 Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre^ 06/30/11 Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre^ 07/02/11 Montreal, QC Bell Centre^ 07/03/11 Ottawa, ONT ScotiaBank Place^ 07/05/11 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena^ 07/07/11 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Summerfest^ 07/08/11 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena^ 07/09/11 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center^ 07/13/11 Regina, SK Brandt Centre+ 07/14/11 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre+ 07/16/11 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome+ 07/17/11 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place+ 07/19/11 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena 07/20/11 Seattle, WA KeyArena at Seattle Center 07/22/11 Portland, OR Rose Garden Arena*		07/23/11 Boise, ID Taco Bell Arena* 07/25/11 Salt Lake City, UT Energy Solutions Arena* 07/26/11 Denver, CO 1stBank Center* 07/28/11 Dallas, TX Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie* 07/29/11 Houston, TX Toyota Center* 07/30/11 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center* 08/03/11 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre* 08/05/11 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre LA Live* 08/06/11 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre LA Live* 08/07/11 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre LA Live* 08/09/11 San Diego, CA Valley View Casino Center 08/12/11 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion 08/13/11 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl 08/14/11 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl 08/17/11 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center 08/19/11 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena+ 08/20/11 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center+ 09/07/11 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center+ 09/08/11 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena+ 09/10/11 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Arena+ 09/11/11 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena+ 09/13/11 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Arena+ 09/14/11 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse+ 09/16/11 Omaha, NE Qwest Center+ 09/17/11 Tulsa, OK BOK Center+ * w/ Robyn ^ w/ Marina & The Diamonds + w/ Janelle Monae

BRENDAN PERRY
brendan-perry.com

Chances are, if you like 90s 4AD lushy ethereal, dreamy, shoegazing type of music, you were probably a fan of Dead Can Dance and Cocteau Twins. Guess what? They are both on tour. Well sort of. On the Dead Can Dance part is Brendan Perry (whom I've mentioned briefly before) and on the Cocteau Twins is Robin Guthrie. What's Elizabeth Fraser up to these days anyway?

Anyroad, Perry's album is called Ark, which the Irish Independent is saying "doesn't disappoint" and "labour of love".

Well, if I lived anywhere near these venues below, you know I would totally try to see them.

06.04.2011 Opera House - Toronto, ON
06.05.2011 Metro - Chicago, IL
06.08.2011 Nuemos - Seattle, WA
06.09.2011 Venue - Vancouver, BC
06.10.2011 Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR
06.12.2011 Bimbos 365 Club - San Francisco, CA
06.13.2011 El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
06.14.2011 Belly Up - Solana Beach, CA
06.16.2011 The Metropolitan Theatre - Mexico City, MX

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astreetlightsong - bluejuice - bridezilla - robin guthrie

Things.... things! Things have been piling up, waiting for my attention. Today is the day, for me to share these things with you. Lucky, yes?

ASTREETLIGHTSONG
Just wanted to give you an update on how this Sydney-based trio are doing; a few interesting tidbits, in case you were curious.

Looks like the boys are on the road... showing off some of the songs soon to be presented on their first album. So yes.... if you're in Sydney on the 5th of September (and you aren't planning to be dancing like a crazy person at Britpop) mosey on down to Spectrum and you can see the boys playing to their home crowd; sure to be a splendid evening.

The following week you can catch them in Brisbane, playing at Big Sound (music industry summit and showcase - ooh! quite a lot of splendid bands playing).
Buy tickets here: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=29844

There's a new tune available on iTunes, Remind Me. Not bad, not bad. The same predominant electronic sound as anyone who had already jumped on the ASTREETLIGHTSONG bandwagon would be accustomed to, but i think it's got the level of catchiness that I'm sure will lure others onto this said bandwagon. You'll also get a free copy of this single if you buy a ticket to their shows through moshtix. Bargain!

Something a little more interesting.... the bands previous single, The Lighthouse, has had a very splendid music video created for it. Stemming from a collaboration between the Polish visual artist, Karolina Glusiec and members of the band, the video is being featured on Rage as Indie Video of the Week, but you can watch it right now if you click right here.

 

www.myspace.com/astreetlightsong

Bluejuice
Recently announced nominees of a J Award for music video of the year, Sydney band Bluejuice are all over the shop at the moment. I really just want to point you in the direction of the video that accompanies their latest single, Broken Leg. Despite being an incredibly catchy song, the video is hilarious.

Bluejuice - Broken Leg extended version

The information sitting before me also says that September 18th is the release date for the new album, Head of the Hawk.

http://www.bluejuice.info/
http://www.secret-service.com.au
http://www.dew-process.com

Bridezilla
A band I've heard lots about, but not heard lots of. I thought it was time i paid some attention. I know they've been around for a while, but i didn't realise how incredibly young they were (and still are, i assume). After releasing their debut EP in 2007, Bridezilla have become a favourite at Triple J and independent radio; being compared to bands such as the Dirty Three and Cat Power.

The band was hand picked by Nick Cave to play at the recent Australian ATP Festival and will now share stages with some of the world's biggest acts at ATP Festival in New York in September.

Based in Sydney, Bridezilla have reportedly been locked away in rural NSW recording their debut album with US producer Kramer. Recording has finished, and the album is set to be released in the US in 2010. Now they are a bit older; more mature their debut album is sure to be a success with their already large fan base. The album is due to be released in the US in 2010 (not sure about Australia though).

 

Bridezilla - Brown Paper Bag

So.... I've been presented with their self-titled EP (I'm assuming it was shunted my way, being Australian and all), which was released in Australia ages ago (2007).... What's it like? Well... it's sound-laden, smooth and haunting. Sweeping chords, embellished with violin and a spot of saxophone. It's not the sort of music for those with short attention spans or itching for a dance, although St Francine and Brown Paper Bag are slightly more upbeat

 

As well as an upcoming show at the Hi Fi Bar in Melbourne (September 5th), I've also got some US tour dates for you:
Sept 12th - All Tomorrow's Parties - New YorkSept 14th - Bowery Ballroom W/ Sleepy Sun & Autolux - New York
Sept 10th - Club NME - The Annex, NYCSept 17th - The Echo W/The Drones - LA

www.myspace.com/bridezillaa
www.inertia-music.com
www.myspace.com/inertia

 
Robin Guthrie
If you like elevator music than Robin Guthrie is for you. I'm reading about this guy and what the internet tells me is that, amongst other things, he's been a "massive" influence on bands such as My Bloody Valentine and M83. Interesting no?

But anyway, 28th of September sees the release of Robin's new album, Carousel. What I've been given is a single off this album, Some Sort of Paradise. Pleasant enough, but i must admit, after getting about 2 minutes into the track i was thinking "i hope this song has a hard-hitting, catchy chorus (the sure-fire way into sally's heart)"... but no. Yeah, the song is instrumental, but not even a catchy interlude (which I'm sure is the completely intention of Robin and highly appealing to a great swathe of people).

Robin Guthrie - Some Sort of Paradise

I haven't heard the rest of the album, and I do feel slightly terrible considering the resume of Robin, but listening to Some Sort Of Paradise with my eyes closed I could have sworn I was sitting in the toilets down at Marrickville Metro. Great hangover tune.

Feel free to have a listen and disagree with me.

http://www.robinguthrie.com


Have a splendid day!
Sally
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