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Beck debuts new track
Beck has debuted 'Chemtrails' on his website and myspace page, giving fans the first taste of his new Danger Mouse-produced album.
The track made its debut yesterday on BBC Radio 1 and is described as being indicative of his new album "that showcases Beck and Danger Mouse's shared
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Beck album: more details revealed
Beck's forthcoming studio album, which is being produced by Danger Mouse, will run for around 30 minutes across 10 tracks, it has been reported.
According to a clutch of reports this week, the as-yet-untitled album could simply appear at any time, without the usual PR build-up, in
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Morrissey, Beck for Wireless Festival
Morrissey has been unveiled to headline the O2 Wireless Festival this year on Friday night.
He'll be playing his only UK festival date this year at the Hyde Park bash, scheduled to run from July 3-6, joining previously confirmed headliners Fatboy Slim and Counting Crows.
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Beckham blamed for Spice Girls split
The Spice Girls' abrupt decision to axe their remaining tour dates this year was taken due to Victoria Beckham's reluctance to continue touring, it has been reported.
The mother of three reveals she took the decision because she has decided to retire from the music industry and
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Victoria Beckham slams Eddie Murphy
Victoria Beckham has slammed Hollywood star Eddie Murphy for the way he behaved with Spice Girls bandmate Mel Brown.
Declaring him a 'Beverly Hills C**k' during a new fly-on-the-wall documentary 'Victoria Beckham: Coming To Ameria', the star couldn't resist taking the comic actor
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Beck banned from UK charts
The Official UK Chart company have taken the rare step of banning Beck's forthcoming album "The Information" from inclusion, after concerns was raised that the star was offering fans too much!
"The Information" is out this week and comes with a DVD of homemade videos for each
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V Festival '07 tickets: On sale this week!
Organisers are to make tickets for the 2007 V Festival available just days after the conclusion of this year's event, Sound Generator can report.
This year's festival sold out in record time (less than a day), and organisers have confirmed a small number of tickets for both the
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Radiohead roll back the years at V Festival
Radiohead closed a triumphant first day at this year's V Festival, despite weather conditions which were, at times, more fitting for Glastonbury.
The Oxford rockers were taking to the stage for their first UK festival show since 2003, and rolled out the hits for the big crowds -
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Beck to play intimate London show
Beck will be playing his first live show of 2005 in the UK next month, with a relatively intimate date at the Shepherds Bush Empire.
The alt. rock figure has been working on "The Information" - which follows 2005's "Guero" - for much of the year with producer Nigel Godrich, and
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Beck goes hip-hop on new album
Beck's new album will be strongly influenced by hip-hop, according to the star.
The follow-up to last year's Guero is being recorded with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, and will feature tracks such as "Soldier Jane", "Nausea" and "1000 BPM."
Speaking to MTV, Beck said:
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New Beck album on the horizon
Beck will return in late 2006 with a new album - just 18 months after the release of his last studio album, 2005's "Guero".
The cult alternative star released a remix album, "Guerolito" later in 2005, but the new set, which is again being recorded by Nigel Godrich, will be his
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Faith Hill lands third U.S. No.1
The country artist leads three top ten new entries.
Faith Hill is the new Billboard Top 200 albums pacesetter this week as her new studio set "Fireflies" takes the No.1 spot.
Falling from the top spot after two weeks is the latest "NOW That's What I Call Music"
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Beck confirms more UK dates
The star will also appear at this year's Homelands Festival.
Beck has announced a select number of live dates for the UK this summer.
The star, who played an intimate show in London earlier this month, will play two dates this June following a confirmed appearance at the
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Beck - Guero
'Guero' is the latest in an extensive series of albums from LA troubadour Beck Hansen. It seems a long time now since Beck's mid-nineties major label debut 'Mellow Gold', and the passage of years has seen the solo artist span an equally broad spectrum of styles - most recently a
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Beck - E-Pro
It has been some time (three years in fact) since Mr Hansen, aka Beck, has ruffled the airwaves with his hard-to-pin-down brand of alternative rock.
After the acoustically orientated musings of 2002's 'Sea Change', 'E-Pro' sees a return to 'Loser'-esque scuziness. Grimy guitars
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Beck confirms intimate London show
The star showcasing tracks from 'Guero'.
Beck will make a long-awaited live appearance in London next week with an intimate London date.
Scheduled for this Monday, March 14, at the Carling Islington Academy, the show is the star's only confirmed date this year. Beck will
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Beck Returns With 'Aggressive' New Album
Beck has gone back to basics with his eighth studio album, produced with long-time collaborators The Dust Brothers, aka Mike Simpson and John King.
The eclectic solo artist has finishing recording sessions on the as-yet-unnamed record, with mixing sessions well underway in
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Beck Takes 'Sea Change' To 5.1 Surround
Beck's most recent album, 2002's acclaimed 'Sea Change', is to get a 5.1 surround sound makeover. The LP, which includes the singles 'Lost Cause' and 'Guess I'm Doing Fine' will be remixed to 5.1 surround sound DVD and include six music videos taken from tracks on 'Sea
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Beck Adds Second London Show
Beck has added a second date before his appearance at the Carling Weekend festival, soundgenerator can announce.
The artist had been pencilled in to play the London Brixton Academy on August 21, but has now added a second date for the following night. A date at The Point in Dublin
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Beck To Brixton
Beck has confirmed a one-off show at the London Brixton Academy on August 21st - prior to his appearance at the Carling Weekend Reading and Leeds Festivals on the weekend of August 23 - 24th. He will also play one date at the Point in Dublin on August 25.
Beck is currently on tour
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Macy Gray Checks In With US Dates
Macy Gray has confirmed her return with the announcement of a US tour and release details.
'The Trouble With Being Myself', Macy's third studio set, will be released on April 29th stateside and features a number of guest vocal collaborations - including Beck. A new single 'When I
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Beck Euro Tour
Beck has announced a string of European dates, including a number throughout the UK.
The full tour will call at Germany and Paris before heading to the UK to play London, Manchester Edinburgh and Ireland.
The dates are:
April 18th - Hamburg Schauspielhause
April 18th -
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Beck & The Lips Live - Leg 2
Beck has announced a further series of US live dates with The Flaming Lips, who are both playing support and act as his backing band.
The second leg will begin on November 12th at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas and end at the Paramount Theater in Oakland on the 27th
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US Tour For Beck
Beck has announced plans of a solo acoustic tour of the US, prior to the release of his forthcoming folk-music style new album.
The tour of North America will begin in Seattle on August 2, taking in all major venues and will conclude on Aug 25 in Arizona.
A track from his new
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