1,2,3, Evie Dee!

YO!

imeviedee — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:28:42 +0000

PEOPLE! I’VE STARTED UP AN ACTUAL WEBSITE!

WWW.IMISSTHEPOSTMAN.COM FOCUSES NOT ONLY ON MUSIC THAT I LOVE, BUT ALSO POP CULTURE AND EVERYTHING ELSE I LOVE.

CHECK IT OUT AND BE PATIENT AS I HAVEN’T FULL FINISHED IT BUT BOOKMARK IT AS I WILL NOW BE NO LONGER UPDATING THIS BLOG!

SPREAD THE WORD GUYS. IT’S GOING TO BE WICKED.

U2 listed number 1 on Forbes ‘Top-Earning Musicians Of 2010′.

imeviedee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:31:33 +0000

Well, the list is out on Forbes.com for ‘The Top-Earning Musicians of 2010′ and at the top is U2!

According to the site:

‘Eighties supergroup U2 made more money than anyone else in music last year, netting an estimated $130 million on the strength of a worldwide tour that sold 1.3 million tickets at an average price of $94 a seat in North America alone. The band, which recently postponed some dates on the tour until 2011, will likely end up in one of the top spots on next year’s list as well.’

I converted the amount each of the top earners made from U.S to Australian dollars below:

1. U2 ($149.5m)
2. AC/DC ($131.1m)
3. Beyonce Knowles ($100m)
4. Bruce Springsteen (£45.7m)
5. Britney Spears (£41.8m)
6. Jay-Z (£41.1m)
7. Lady Gaga ($71.3m)
8. Madonna ($66.7m)
9. Kenny Chesney ($57.5m)
10. Black Eyed Peas and Coldplay ($55m)

Era Vulgaris take two.

imeviedee — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:41:07 +0000

Josh Homme, lead singer of Queens of the Stone Age recently told Rolling Stone that once the band has finished its run of festival dates in Europe this summer, they will be returning to the studio to record their sixth album.

Josh has told Rolling Stone that the music on their next album will be more like their 2007 album, “Era Vulgaris” and also have aims for the album to be released mid 2011!

Uh ohhhh!

imeviedee — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:07:52 +0000

During their slot at the ”Optimus Alive” festival in Lisbon on July 11, Pearl Jam hinted to the audience that they will be taking a long time from touring. Reading from a prepared sheet of paper, Eddie Vedder made the announcement in Portuguese saying:

“Thank you for coming to our last show,”

“Not our last ever, but our last in a long time.”

This being said at the beginning of their set they then continued the gig without anymore words about the break from touring.

Oh dear, what is happening to my beloved Pearl Jam?

Look what Brandon Flowers released today!!

imeviedee — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:48:46 +0000

The cover art for Brandon Flowers’ debut album was released today!!

Paul Dempsey and Powderfinger team up!

imeviedee — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:48:01 +0000

It has been announced that Paul Dempsey will be returning to Australia to join Powderfinger at their final live shows of their Sunsets tour.

Paul plays the following dates with Powderfinger:

Sunday 3rd: Mackay Showgrounds Big Top-Tickets from here.

Thurs 7th: Rockhampton Showgrounds-Tickets from here.

Tues 12th: Canberra University, Big Top (SOLD OUT)

Wed 13th: Albury Sports Ground, Big Top Tickets from here.

Fri 15th: Bendigo Showgrounds, Big Top (SOLD OUT)

Sat 16th: North Gardens, Ballarat, Big Top (SOLD OUT)

I’ve got to say, I’m pretty jealous of the people who are going to these shows, don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to see Jet live again, but I would love to see Paul support Powderfinger! Get in fast for tickets as they are selling quickly! For more information about Powderfinger‘s farewell tour click here.

Helllllo Brandon.

imeviedee — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:55:54 +0000

The official video for Brandon Flowers’ debut single “Crossfire” was released today. The video features the lovely Charlize Theron kicking butt and saving Mr. Flowers and the ending is a bit cute! I also included the making of video along with the official video! Enjoy!

Salute Your Solution.

imeviedee — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:35:04 +0000

President of the U.S.A, Barrack Obama has personally chosen The Killers to play at the White House’s “Salute To The Military” United Service Organizations Concert. The concert, which is in honour of the US troops, takes place every year during the 4th of July celebrations.

Speaking of the opportunity, lead singer, Brandon Flowers said:

“It is a monumental honour for us to be a part of this 4th of July celebration at the White House. We could never repay the service men and women of this country for their contributions and sacrifice. To perform for them and their families on America’s birthday will be our pleasure.”

The show will be streamed live on the White House’s website!

Vuvuzela free T

imeviedee — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:16:39 +0000

The organisers of the Scottish music festival “T In The Park” has emailed those who will be attending the 2010 festival, which is held over the 9th-11th July.

The organisers have announced that there will be a ban on vuvuzelas at the event. In the email the festivals organisers said the horn-like instruments (which are ridiculously popular at this years FIFA world cup), ”were not suitable for a music festival”. They also went on to tell the ticket holders that those found with the plastic horns would have them confiscated.

I totally agree, the monotonous noise that accompanies every match I watch drives me nuts and I’d probably end up decking someone if they were constantly blowing one in the mosh pit of my favourite band. Below, is the lineup for this year’s festival, which is very similar to this year’s “Oxegen” festival!

A redonkulous amount of good music!

imeviedee — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:03:50 +0000

Triple J’s “Impossible Music Festival” begins tomorrow! For the next 7 days Triple J will be playing some of their best live recorded music from 35 years worth of recordings! Check out the lineup below, to make sure you don’t miss your favourite acts!

Monday 28th June:

12 noon: ARCADE FIRE live from the Enmore Theatre – Sydney, 2008

8pm: XAVIER RUDD live from the Falls Festival – Lorne, 2009

Tuesday 29th June:

12 noon: PIXIES live from the Hordern Pavilion – Sydney, 2010

8pm: THE LIVING END live from Port Pirie – South Australia, triple j’s One Night Stand 2006

Wednesday 30th June:

12 noon: THE CAT EMPIRE live from Burnie – Tasmania, 2007

8pm: PEARL JAM live from Rod Laver Arena – Melbourne, 1995

Thursday 1st July:

12 noon: LUPE FIASCO live from The Palace Theatre, Melbourne, 2009

8pm: AUGIE MARCH & WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA live from King’s Park – Perth, 2007

Friday 2nd July:

12 noon: GOLDFRAPP live from the Opera House – Sydney, 2008

6pm: ART VS. SCIENCE live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2009

7pm: FOO FIGHTERS live from The Metro – Sydney, 2005

8pm: HILLTOP HOODS live from Cable Beach – Broome, 2006

9pm: AIR live from the Opera House – Sydney, 2008

10pm: MAGIC DIRT live from Big Day Out, Sydney, 2006

11pm: BASEMENT JAXX live from Falls Festival, Lorne, 2006/7

12am: THE STOOGES live from Big Day Out, Sydney, 2006

Saturday 3rd July:

8am: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS live from the Capitol Theatre – Sydney, 1982

9am: PORTISHEAD live from the Tower Ballroom – Blackpool, 1995

10am: JOHN BUTLER TRIO live from Federation Square – Melbourne, 2007

11am: JANE’S ADDICTION live from Soundwave – Sydney, 2010

12pm: THE PRESETS live from Ormond Hall – Melbourne, 2008

1pm: MUSE live from Big Day Out, Sydney, 2004

2pm: BLUE KING BROWN live from Humpty Doo – Northern Territory, 2007

3pm: WHITE STRIPES live from Sydney Livid Festival – Moore Park, 2003

4pm: MIDNIGHT OIL live from Goat Island – Sydney, 1985

5pm: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE live from the Reading Festival, UK, 1996

6pm: VAMPIRE WEEKEND live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2008

7pm: BLOC PARTY live from the Hordern Pavilion – Sydney, 2008

8pm: PENDULUM live from The Corner Hotel – Melbourne, 2009

9pm: YEAH YEAH YEAHS live from the ABC TV studios – Melbourne, 2006

10pm: SUPERGRASS live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2002

11pm:CHEMICAL BROTHERS live from Sunderland – UK, 2005

12am: THE STROKES live from The Gaelic Theatre – Sydney, 2005

Sunday 4th July:

8am: PAUL KELLY live from the Palais Theatre – Melbourne, 1998

9am: THE PRETENDERS live from the Dominion Theatre – London, 1981

10am: THE SPECIALS live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2009

11am: DRAPHT & DOWNSYDE live from the Enmore Theatre – Sydney, 2009

12pm: PHOENIX live from the V Festival – Centennial Park Sydney, 2007

1pm: FLORENCE & THE MACHINE live from the Palace Theatre – Melbourne, 2010

2pm: BEN HARPER live from the SBW Independent Theatre – North Sydney, 2001

3pm: METALLICA live from Dallas – USA, 1997

4pm: SIGUR ROS live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2008

5pm: POWDERFINGER live from The Forum Theatre – Melbourne, 2000

6pm: RADIOHEAD live from the Glastonbury Festival – UK, 2003

7pm: BIRTHDAY PARTY live at the Trade Union Club – Sydney, 1983

8pm: PEACHES live from Big Day Out – Sydney, 2010

9pm: GRINSPOON live from Innisfail – Queensland, 2007

10pm: COLD WAR KIDS live from the Forum Theatre – Sydney, 2007

11pm: JIMMY EAT WORLD live from Big Day Out – Sydney, 2003

12am: FLAMING LIPS live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2009