New six-book publishing deal for Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan has signed a new six-book publishing deal with Simon & Schuster.

The songwriting legend's new deal will see him release two sequels to his 2004 book Chronicles: Volume One as well as two books based on his XMradio show, Theme Time Radio Hour, reports Crain's New York Business.

Further details about the other two books included in the deal have not been released.

Chronicles: Volume One was the first instalment of Dylan's memoirs, but did not feature much material based on his life in the mid-1960s, when his fame was at its height. (Taken from NME)

Album of the Week: Ventriloquizzing by Fujiya & Miyagi

Band: Fujiya & Miyagi
Origin: Brighton, England, UK
Album: Ventriloquizzing
Release Date: January 17
Label: Full Time Hobby
Info & Tour Dates (UK, U.S.A., France & Italy): Official Website
Listen to the album for free: Deezer
Reviews: audioblasterscollected2011, thisistheuniverse, drownedinsound

Blockbuster of the Week: King is Dead by The Decemberists

The King is Dead is the sixth album by The Decemberists released on Capitol Records on January 18.


The two previous releases of the band were relatively successful: The Crane Wife (2006) ranked 35 in the Billboard 200 and The Hazard of Love (2009) ranked 14.

Quick news: Yeasayer first live album

Yeasayer first live album was recorded live at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels in october 2010. You can download it for "name your prize" (for free, for 0.99$, for..., for 9.99$) on the band's official website.

Take the Buzz #1: Acid Reign by Violens

Violens is the first buzz of 2011! Taken from their album Amoral released in october/november 2010, here is Acid Reign:

Reissue of the Week: Barcelona by Joe Henderson

Joe Henderson is a well known saxophonist for jazz lovers but his name is unfortunately not as famous as John Coltrane, Miles Davis or Dave Brubeck for a more general audience. Therefore it is a great pleasure to announce the reissue of Barcelona. Recorded with Wayne Darling (bass) and Ed Soph (drums) live at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas on June 2, 1977 and at Trixi Studio, Munich, Germany on November 15, 1978; the cd includes liner notes by Horst Weber. 


Take this opportunity to (re)discover other great albums by this Giant Musician like Our Thing or Inner Urge. 

Dire Straits classic banned in canada

It is completely crazy but it seems to be true.... ( sad but true).


"The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council declares Dire Straits' 'Money For Nothing' unacceptable. 

In 2010, a listener filed a complaint about Newfoundland radio station OZ FM playing the song; specifically about the appearance of the word 'faggot' in the lyrics.

CBC reports that the complaint stated that 'there is absolutely no valid reason for such discriminatory marks [sic] to be played on-air'.

On Wednesday the CBSC issued a ruling saying that airing the song breaches the human rights clauses of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Code of Ethics and Equitable Portrayal Code, as it 'refers to sexual orientation in a derogatory way'.

The song has previously been accused of being sexist (for the line about getting 'chicks for free') and racist (for the line about 'banging on the bongos like a chimpanzee') but neither claims have resulted in a ban." (Taken from music-news).

Blockbuster of the Week: Showroom of Compassion by Cake

Showroom of Compassion, released on January 11, 2011, is the name of the sixth full-length studio album from the band Cake. Sick of you is the lead-off single of the album.

Cake's most successfull album is Fashion Nugget released in 1996. The distance is one of the band's biggest hit.


The Distance from CAKE on Vimeo.

I'll be back

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Happy New Year

JG Blog wishes you a Happy New Year!

Noise of the Week: Bon Jovi is highest ticket earner of 2010

Bon Jovi have topped the ticket sales for touring acts in 2010. Their Circle The World tour of 2010 scored Bon Jovi over $200 million in ticket sales. The $201.1 million earnings beat out AC/DC and U2 by a huge margin of more than $41 million.

Lady Gaga's Monsters Ball tour netted her $133.6 million in sales (from 138 shows) and Metallica scored $110.1 million. Michael Bublé was the sixth highest-earner, followed by the Walking with Dinosaurs tour, Paul McCartney, the Eagles and Roger Waters rounding out the top ten.

When the list was limited to US ticket sales alone, Bon Jovi was first, followed by Roger Waters, Dave Matthews Band, Bublé and the Eagles. (From Music-News).

POP/INDIE/ROCK/ALTERNATIVE Playlist edited

Listen for free to Deerhunter, Daan, Local Natives, Brute Chorus, The Melvins, Chief, ...

Découvrez la playlist Rock/Indie/... 2009-2010 avec The Budos Band

Show me how you dance on good music

Listen for free to Ebony Bones, Delphic, Dale Earnhardt Jr., ...

Découvrez la playlist Let's dance in 2009/2010/... avec Wave Machines

ambient + electro 2010 (with some songs of 2009)

Listen for free to Teebs, Gold Panda, Lorn, Pantha du Prince,...

Découvrez la playlist electro chill avec Jaga Jazzist

Album of the Year: Top Ten

This selection is of course subjective and incomplete. But it's definitely worthy to listen to these albums very carefully.

TOP TEN

• Grinderman 2 by Grinderman (More info here)
• Oh Land by Oh Land (More info here)
• Aplause Ep by Aplause (More info here)
• Backhand Fam by Backhand Fam (More info here)
• Hearts on Hold by Tu Fawning (More info here)
• Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter (More info here)
• Concealing Fate by Tesseract (More info here)
• Nothing Else by Lorn (More info here)
• Black Noise by Pantha du Prince (More info here)
• The Bride Screamed Murder by The Melvins (More info here)

2 more for the road:

• Kill Devil Hills by DJ MUGS & ILL BILL (More info here)
• 1 inch / 1/2 mile by Grasscut (More info here)

Blockbuster of the Year: Top Five

I made a short list of interesting "blockbusters" that have been released during 2010. This selection is of course subjective and incomplete.


- Senior by Royksopp (More info here)
- Rock Dust Light by Jamiroquai (More info here)
- Alpine Valley 2010 by Phish (More info here)
- Duppy Writer by Roots Manuva and Wrongtom (More info here)
- Tron Legacy by Daft Punk (More info here)


More "Blockbusters" of 2010 here ! 

Buzz of the Year: Top Five

I made a short list of interesting "buzz" that I mention in the blog during 2010. This selection is of course subjective and incomplete. 


- My Days by Kids These Days (More info here)
- BTSTU by Jai Paul (More info here)
- Same Dream China by Gold Panda  (More info here)
- Upside Down by Off! (More info here)
- Unbroken, Unshaven by The Budos Band (More info here)


For more "buzz" of 2010 click here.

Reissue of the Year: Top Five

I made a short list of interesting reissues that have been released during 2010. This selection is of course subjective and incomplete but those albums are great new year’s gifts ideas.

- Pretty Hate Machine by Nine Inch Nails (click here for more details)
- The BBC Sessions by Jimi Hendrix (click here for more details)
- Station to Station by David Bowie (click here for more details)
- Cowboys from hell by Panthera (click here for more details)
- Bitches Brew by Miles davis (click here for more details)

For other exciting 2010 reiusses, box sets,... click here.

Blockbuster of the Week: Alpine Valley 2010 by Phish

Taken from onlinephishtour (click on the link for a complete review) : "As written on the cover of Phish’s new DVD/CD box set, Alpine Valley is indeed “legendary.” The two concerts there over the weekend of August 14 & 15, 2010, anchored the second half of the band’s summer tour, with powerful performances on all fronts. The weekend at Alpine Valley included arguably the best two shows of August and possibly all of summer. This box set highlights the first night.

The set includes four discs: 2 DVDs and 2 CDs. Not only do the DVDs have the entire concert from August 14, parts (much) of the second night is included as filler material. The first disc has the entire first set of the second night, and the second disc includes the Ghost > Theme From the Bottom > Big Black Furry Creature from Mars from the second night. The packaging includes an impressive panoramic picture of the Alpine crowd, along with a booklet of pictures Dave Vann took during the concert. The inside pocket also contains a special, alternative style, Alpine Valley merit badge."


Phish - Alpine Valley 2010 DVD - "Stealing Time From The Faulty Plan" from Phish on Vimeo.

Phish is unfortunately unknow in Europe but is very famous in the U.S. where many of their albums got gold or platinum certifications. Here is one of their classic taken from the 1989 album Junta.

Take the Double Buzz: Architects & Abe Vigoda

Two Buzz for the price of one: That's the Christmas spirit.

1. Crush by Abe Vigoda from the album Crush.





2. Day In Day Out by Architects from their forthcoming album The Here and Now.