Exclusive: Ani DiFranco to release album in Spring 2011!

If you are growing impatient with the pace of the recent Ani DiFranco releases because you are used to her prolific demeanor, your wait is almost over. We have contacted Righteous Babe Records to ask them about Ani DiFranco’s forthcoming album and got a prompt reply that it is being readied up for a Spring release, that is earlier than we expected. We are very excited about this piece of news and look forward to her album.

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Video Premiere: “The Comet Song” by Bjork

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Bjork‘s new album might not be anywhere to be heard, but she is working hard with the movie revival of the famous Finnish cartoon The Moomins. This is the video and song off of the soundtrack of the movie we are dying to see. If you grew up in the 90s’ you’ll know what we are talking about.

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New Ani DiFranco tracks!

Ani DiFranco is taking an unusual hiatus, but there are many tracks floating around from her new material that are all screaming to be put on an album. She debuted a selection of new material, including the songs “Which Side Are You On?”, “Life Boat”, “Unworry”, “Promiscuity”, “Splinter”, “Amendment”, “See See…” and “Hearse”. Let’s hope to hear them soon.

In commemoration of Pride!

41 years ago today, a group of disenfranchised teens managed to turn Manhattan into a focal point for a riot that would turn the world around. It’s called Stonewall. Today, is for everyone that fought for equality, justice and human rights. And a slap in the face for everyone that thwarted, hindered or obstructed that path in any which way. Happy Pride everyone. May tolerance, acceptance and progression prevail over hatred, oppression and tyranny.

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Moby slams homophobic group ad!

What Moby had to say on his official website: “Oh, some people have drawn my attention to the fact that a homophobic ad campaign is using ‘Porcelain’. Needless to say we:

a-didn’t approve this
and
b-have contacted them with a very firm ‘cease and desist’ letter.

It goes without saying that I’d never let an anti-gay marriage campaign use my music.

Vanessa Carlton comes out as bisexual!

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At a Pride rally in Nashville, Tenn., June 19, Vanessa Carlton announced she was happily bisexual. This is the first time the singer publicly announced her sexuality, saying, “I’ve never said this before, but I am a proud bisexual woman.”

Carlton is most notable for walking those thousands of miles and crooning over teenage angst and white houses, with her last album, Heroes & Thieves, released in 2007.

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Eminem believes in gay marriage!

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Say what?! A recent New York Times interview cites Eminem admitting that he is for gay marriage. When asked: “You’ve been accused of writing gay-bashing lyrics in the past. Would you like to see gay marriage approved in Michigan, where you live?” And he replied: “I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable, if they want.”

After what? The violence and aggression that he and his fans showed throughout the years? Are we looking for new audiences now? So, you think gay people should be killed but also have the right to marry? Queen, please!