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Sir Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan have decided to create something together, said Gigwise on Tuesday. Musicians are getting ready to co-operate in the nearest future, and it’s also rumoured that they’re planning to start studio sessions during this summer. In one of his recent interviews The Beatles’ legend has told that his wish to work together with Dylan is not new, and he is waiting to produce something absolutely fantastic with him. McCartney had also underlined the fact that such co-operation is one of the biggest artistic ambitions that ever existed in the world of music. At the same time Dylan whose new album “Together Through Life” was released last month is absolutely not against co-operating with McCartney. In other words everyone who respects these two musicians should be waiting for cool stuff to come out in the near future. Nevertheless, in the midst of April this year, while talking to Gigwise Dylan had stated that McCartney is a popular, and in many ways commercial artist who was able to acquire success due to his knowledge of new tendencies in music. In contrast, when speaking about himself Dylan did not put his music career under the shadow of “commercial umbrella”. However, these two geniuses will most likely work together, and it’s the best part about it all.

Vocalist of the Swedish band The Cardigans Nina Persson had recorded the mini album which contains cover versions of numerous famous rock groups/artists, said Prefix. This work was created by her and members of her solo project A Camp. Seems like cover albums are getting more and more popular among many musicians out there in the music world. The album is now called “Covers”, pretty simple and clear and it includes three songs. Persson and her musicians have recorded all versions of “Us and Them” (Pink Floyd), “Boys Keep Swinging” (David Bowie) and “I’ve Done it Again” (Grace Jones). Why A Camp chose particularly these three songs to make their EP is not known. Basically, the following songs are extremely great and powerful in terms of history of rock music. It should be quite simple. “Covers” were produced by the Canadian label Nettwerk and should hit the stores on June 9. The album will be available only within the North America throughout iTunes service only. Why it’s being spread exclusively in Canada and U.S. is a mystery. Currently, A Camp is touring Canada and the Unites States. This tour is dedicated to the release of their album “Colonia” which came out in January this year.

American hip-hop group Beastie Boys had announced the name of their new studio album by sending emails. The following text message said, “Hot Sauce Committee,” notes Billboard. Sounds like this band still tries to be very original, even by giving cool names to their new pieces of artistic work. It would be extremely exciting to hear what they’ve prepared for their fans this time, and hopefully it’s great. Beastie Boys fans have received above mentioned emails on May 25. Also, those messages did incorporate some information about their future plans and specifically the fact that they’re going to appear on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Tuesday, May 26. People who saw the show last night probably know more about “Hot Sauce Committee” right now. Billboard is not opening any secrets on how the band was able to send these messages particularly to their fans, for example other people did not receive anything. Most likely those who got it were registered on certain Beastie Boys fan sites. Otherwise, it would be a total mystery. It is interesting to note that previously Beastie Boys have already told everyone the name of their new album. In February they’ve said that it’s going to be called “Tadlock’s Glasses”, but later changed their minds and swtiched it to “Hot Sauce Committee”.

A song “Live Forever” from the Oasis debut album “Definitely Maybe” (1994) was recently called to be the best British song of all times. Such results were taken by the British Xfm radiostation after surveying of many thousands of it’s listeners, said The Daily Telegraph. It is interesting to note that Oasis had also conquered second and third places as well – “Wonderall” and “Don’t Look Back In Anger” from 1995 album “(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?”. Another song from the same album “Champagne Supernova” took tenth place. Practically, these guys from Oasis are rocking the world or Xfm was making something in the wrong way. It’s hard to imagine that The Beatles or Led Zeppelin did not even get into the Top 10 list. The Beatles were dominating this Xfm’s survey for years, and now things just began to change. Anyway, Oasis is the great band and this chart is just showing that they’re not the last musicians in the world. Top 10 list also includes The Stone Roses, Joy Division, The Verve, The Who, Arctic Monkeys and The Clash. Here is the list itself:

1. Oasis - Live Forever
2. Oasis - Wonderwall
3. Oasis - Don’t Look Back In Anger
4. The Stone Roses - I Am the Resurrection
5. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
6. The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony
7. The Who - My Generation
8. Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
9. The Clash - London Calling
10. Oasis - Champagne Supernova

Famous actress and singer Scarlett Johansson is getting prepared to release her new album, which was recorded together with Peter Yorn. As Pitchfork says, Scarlett’s new disc “Break Up” will be out in stores with the help of Atco/Rhino record label on September 8. This talented girl is certainly not giving things up, and just keeps on moving forward with her acting and music career. This record which was produced by Sunny Levine was inspired by the 1960’s duet of Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot. This artistic work includes nine songs, eight of which were written by Peter Yorn and one is a cover version of Big Star’s (Chris Bell) “I Am the Cosmos”. The first single “Relator” is already available on the project’s official website, so those who trully respect Johansson and Yorn can start getting into their new work. There is a saying that if a person is talented then he/she is talented in everything they do, maybe it’s not true sometimes, but in the case of Johansson it’s absolutely real. She began to perform as a singer in May 2008 when she released the cover album of Tom Waits’ “Anywhere I Lay My Head”. Later she has covered The Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry” and Jeff Buckley’s “Last Goodbye”. In the future Scarlett is planning to release her own album.

British singer Paul Rodgers has told in his interview to VH1 that he is about to quit co-working with legendary Queen. At the same time Brian May had published Paul’s words on his official website. “We’ve carried out the world tour, later tour around Europe, Asia, Eastern Europe, we’ve released the studio album and I think it’s time to stop. Possibly we are going to give charity concerts from time to time,” said Rodgers. So far there is no information on how the rest of the band had reacted after hearing his decision. On June 20 the American city of Charlotte will be the first to see Paul Rodgers’s band Bad Company performing after it’s recent reunion. Besides Rodgers the original Bad Company’s line-up consists of drummer Simon Kirk and guitarist Mick Ralph. Lynn Sorensen is going to replace Boz Burrell who is in the better world now. Paul Rodgers had joined Queen in 2004 when the band was in need of a new vocalist to perform at the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. By that time Queen was not coming together for nine years, particularly since the release of “Made In Heaven”. This album incorporated the last Freddie Mercury’s records. In September 2008 the new Queen’s line-up had released the new album “The Cosmos Rocks”, which was able to conquer number five on the British music charts.

Aerosmith had decided to run a lottery for those who wishes to get their concert tickets, notes Rolling Stone. The band had made an agreement with GTECH (this company is specializing on gambling industry) and as the result of it American fans will soon be able to get beautifully designed lottery coupons all over the U.S. Each piece shall reflect Aerosmith’s song themes, so it’s not just a lottery, but also an advertising thing too. Among those songs that will be used for such design Rolling Stone is specifically underlining their legendary “Dream On”, which was released in 1973 bringing them an incredible fame. All together Aerosmith fans are going to receive twenty lottery coupons. Lucky people will be able to get to their concert for free and also visit the band while they’re getting prepared for performance. Backstage drinking and partying is one of those things that may be the most important part of it all. Stuff like free stickers, souvenirs and even autographs don’t play any significant role in such situations. Another cool part is that winners will be able to see the band during one of their closed shows – sounds like a lot of fun right there. Backstage plus secret show, drinking, partying and of course Aerosmith.

Janes Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell was hostpitalized on May 10 right after his band’s concert in Atlanta due to a leg injury, said Associated Press. This incedent took place when a musician had performed the first song, but even after that his band was able to finish the whole set and only later Farrell was sent to the Atlanta’s Medical center. An injury turned to be not so bad, but despite that he is going to stay at the hospital for at least three days. Pretty brave move on his side, lots of respect to his band, fans and everyone who likes their music. Usually artists stop performing when something like that happens to them, but not in this case. Currently, Jane’s Addiction, which had reunited in 2008 in it’s original line-up is on “Nin/ja” tour with Nine Inch Nails and Tom Morello’s (former Rage Against The Machine guitarist) new band called Street Sweeper. Jane’s Addiction was created way back in 1985. During the following five years they’ve recorded a number of albums among which are “Nothing’s Shocking” (1988) and “Ritual de lo Habitual” (1990). Despite the fact that the band had chosen alternative rock as their main music style, they’ve included elements of funk and metal here and there. In 1991 the band had fallen apart, even though they’ve been super popular at that time.

British group The Stone Roses, which fell apart in 1996 is planning to re-issue their debut album, said New Musical Express. The original version, -“The Stone Roses”, was released on Spring 1989. Pretty lazy comeback because it would be way more interesting if they tried to record something absolutely new or least make some sort of a tour as other old bands do in such cases. The release of this innovated version is going to take place on August 11, 2009. Particularly, this re-visited album was prepared by John Leckie (he had also worked with the original “The Stone Roses” in 1989) and a former frontman Ian Brown. All of the “new” songs were re-recorded using digital remastering process. A new edition of the first album will be released in three different variations. “The Stone Roses: Special Edition” will be accompanied with the awesome and colourful booklet. Second one is representing the wide version, it will include a box-set of previously unreleased songs under the name of “The Lost Demos”, and a DVD with their live 1989 concert “Live In Blackpool”. Also the whole edition should contain the 28 page booklet as well as the first edition. Third, “Stone Roses: Collectors Edition” will be the biggest, it shall include lots of photographs, flash card with ringtones and videos. In other, words collectors should not miss this remastered release.

Pink Floyd vocalist and legendary guitar player David Gilmour is going to participate at the ‘secret show’, which is being set up by the charity organization called Crisis. Their main focus is to help homeless people, said New Musical Express. Gilmour is about to share the stage with a duet from Mali, Amadou and Mariam. “It was a wonderful surprise when they called recently, inviting me to collaborate with them on this special one-off occasion for Crisis. I’m looking forward to breaking down a few musical boundaries in the cause of helping the homeless,” noted Gilmour. This concert will take place in London on May 25 and it’s called ‘secret’ because the exact time and location shall be announced only twenty four hours before the event. In other words those who have purchased tickets are going to get an email message. All the money will go to the mentioned above charity foundation. It’s interesting to underline the fact that this performance is a part of one big series of such ‘secret’ events which began on May 5 in London. The whole program includes numerous cool bands like The Bluetones, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Pipettes and Dodgy. For example another group called Hot Chip had performed on May 5 by showing their new material.