Geez, his voice is polarizing, isn't it? It's a good thing I love it! ;) Too bad for my other half. haha
Showing posts with label Placebo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Placebo. Show all posts
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Monday, June 8, 2009
Link it like you mean it
innerpartysystem did a cover of Katy Perry's "Hot N Cold." It's pretty good. Find it on iTunes.
Arch Enemy talk new album.
Michael Jackson = still crazy.
Bold statment from former Roadie to Hendrix. Can't this man just be dead in peace?
Rock Sound review of Placebo's new album, "Battle For The Sun."
What the hell does that moron Megan know about guitars? She's so vacant I can't even hate her, I can only feel bad for her.
If these pics of Britney's breasts are real - she's got a nasty boob job. Poor thing got ripped off in the plastic surgery department. So strange looking... btw NSFW
Just like Claudio and Gerard...Pete Wentz makes a comic book of his very own. Such a big boy!
Arch Enemy talk new album.
Michael Jackson = still crazy.
Bold statment from former Roadie to Hendrix. Can't this man just be dead in peace?
Rock Sound review of Placebo's new album, "Battle For The Sun."
What the hell does that moron Megan know about guitars? She's so vacant I can't even hate her, I can only feel bad for her.
If these pics of Britney's breasts are real - she's got a nasty boob job. Poor thing got ripped off in the plastic surgery department. So strange looking... btw NSFW
Just like Claudio and Gerard...Pete Wentz makes a comic book of his very own. Such a big boy!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Link it like you mean it
Liam Gallagher starts clothing line Pretty Green.
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Janelle Monae in SPIN
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It's been a while, but finally some news from The Rasmus. Now if only HIM would announce something besides another Heartagram related contest we'd be in business.
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New Breeders EP.
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Release date for Placebo's new album, Battle for the Sun, set for June 8th.
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Gross. Creed reuniting? Spare me.
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Fall Out Boy, Panic At The Disco and Gym Class Heroes singers set tomake a shitload of cash promote happiness new song for Coca Cola. Riiight.
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Janelle Monae in SPIN
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It's been a while, but finally some news from The Rasmus. Now if only HIM would announce something besides another Heartagram related contest we'd be in business.
Link
New Breeders EP.
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Release date for Placebo's new album, Battle for the Sun, set for June 8th.
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Gross. Creed reuniting? Spare me.
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Fall Out Boy, Panic At The Disco and Gym Class Heroes singers set to
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Link it like you mean it
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Link it like you mean it
Noel Gallagher compares Oasis to the Rolling Stones. Some of you will rejoice and some of you will vomit.
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Placebo to play MTV EXIT benefit to raise money to stop human trafficking.
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Muse working on new album.
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Scott Weiland is a sloppy mess.
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Lostprophets drummer joins Nine Inch Nails.
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Axl, can we talk about this for a minute? No one thinks Dr. Pepper is riding your coat tails to fame. I can assure you more people are aware of them then ever were of you - even at the height of your fame. The funny thing about Dr. Pepper is they like to poke fun, which is most likely what this is about. Get over yourself. Love, Shame-free.
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Current bands hear 'Chinese Democracy'. The general concensus is that "it's more good then shit." haha Personally, I think it sounds like GNR reheated in the microwave...
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New Glassjaw song being streamed.
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Placebo to play MTV EXIT benefit to raise money to stop human trafficking.
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Muse working on new album.
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Scott Weiland is a sloppy mess.
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Lostprophets drummer joins Nine Inch Nails.
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Axl, can we talk about this for a minute? No one thinks Dr. Pepper is riding your coat tails to fame. I can assure you more people are aware of them then ever were of you - even at the height of your fame. The funny thing about Dr. Pepper is they like to poke fun, which is most likely what this is about. Get over yourself. Love, Shame-free.
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Current bands hear 'Chinese Democracy'. The general concensus is that "it's more good then shit." haha Personally, I think it sounds like GNR reheated in the microwave...
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New Glassjaw song being streamed.
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Thursday, October 4, 2007
Link it like you mean it
Jared Leto on the cover of Kerrang! - interview inside - see the gist in the link.
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Lou Pearlman, the guy behind the Backstreet Boys and N'Sync is a perv. Big shocker.
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“We’re too gay to be full-blown metal and too metal to be crooners." Ville Valo is hi-larious. Read the rest of the Blender interview in the link. They even get a Bam jab in there - love it.
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Placebo drummer is no more.
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Lily Allen to play lead in Jane Austin spoof.
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Lou Pearlman, the guy behind the Backstreet Boys and N'Sync is a perv. Big shocker.
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“We’re too gay to be full-blown metal and too metal to be crooners." Ville Valo is hi-larious. Read the rest of the Blender interview in the link. They even get a Bam jab in there - love it.
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Placebo drummer is no more.
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Lily Allen to play lead in Jane Austin spoof.
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Monday, September 10, 2007
The Placebo Interview
Ms. Rose had an opportunity to talk with Stefan of Placebo recently at Projekt Revolution in Camden. Check it.
I recently did an interview with Placebo at Projekt Revolution in Camden, NJ. Placebo, for those of you in the dark is a three piece (Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal and Steve Hewitt), British rock band that have been doing their thing internationally for a little over ten years. In 1996, their self-titled debut album brought the world a sound that was raw, untamed and uncensored honesty about sex, drugs, love and life backed by grinding guitars, heavy basslines and solid beats. Their latest album, Meds, has brought the band full circle and back to that same honesty. This summer they joined the Projekt Revolution tour and alongside bands like HIM, Taking Back Sunday and My Chemical Romance and have sufficiently unleashed a Revolution upon the people of North America. I got to spend some time in a very hot and humid Camden, NJ talking to bassist/guitarist Stefan Olsdal.
Even though Placebo has been around for over 10 years, American audiences still seem to be learning about them. I’ve heard other bands claim that American audiences are tough. Placebo have toured America, but to much smaller audiences than what they see in Europe. In Europe, Placebo sells out venues like the Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ where as here they would be lucky to sell out a club. I asked Stefan about this to which he explained that playing to American audiences like the ones we see at festivals is a chance for us to show them who we are and what we have to offer. He searched for a lighter and continued, “It’s definitely different but we get the chance to show people who might not have the chance otherwise.”
Their latest album, Meds, is an almost “back to basics” album for Placebo. What it offers up to listeners is a very organic and very band-based sound, according to Stefan. He stated that their work on Sleeping With Ghosts (previous album) was much more technology based, they spent a lot of time in front of computers chopping up beats and sounds and playing with keyboards, where as this one is more of a return to the sound they began with and trying to put less distance between the songs and the listener in a way not to be scared of our musicianship and songwriting skills.
Placebo has had the opportunity to work with some amazing musicians in the past including a tour with David Bowie before their first album was even finished (he also appeared on the title track to their album Without You I’m Nothing) They have also worked with Frank Black (on the DVD Soulmates Never Die – Live in Paris 2003 ) and on Meds there are guest vocals from the likes VV from The Kills (on the title track) and Michael Stipe on Broken Promise. I asked Stefan what this means to the band as artists. He explained that it was something that just happened as they encountered these other artists during their career. “It’s just a case of the more you’re around there doing it, the more you bump into these people and you kind of just strike up relationships. With Michael Stipe, he was the executive producer on a film we’d done (Velvet Goldmine), so that’s how we got to know him.” Stefan continued, “Why not ask him to see if he wants to come in and sing this track about infidelity between two men?” I think it worked out quite well.
I asked Stefan how it feels to hear other bands say they’ve been influenced by what Placebo has done. “Well, obviously it’s flattering and it’s not something we think about a lot, because you know, it would be detrimental to your ego, but I guess if you’re looking at it objectively through music history it’s a cyclical thing. We’ve been influenced by bands and now we’ve been around for over ten years so there are artists or bands who have possibly been influenced by us and the fact that we are here and we’ve had a certain amount of success.”
So how does a band that has been together as long as Placebo maintain their relationships with each other despite spending so much time together. Stefan points out the interior of the tour bus, “This has been our home now for the past five weeks, the make up chair is there, there’s no dressing room so we’re on top of each other all of the time and then with heat like this you can’t go anywhere.” He smiled as he explained, “If we didn’t get along with each other we wouldn’t be here now. And believe me we have traveled in a lot smaller and a lot shittier vehicles than this. At least here we change the bed linens every week or so.”
In the spirit of being “Shame-free” I asked what exactly Placebo is “Shame-free” about. “Shame is so 90’s.” he stated. He elaborated by explaining that since the beginning that they had been very honest about almost all aspects of their personal lives, preferences, lifestyles, influences, and inner concept of the freedom of expression. The three members of Placebo did not grow up together and come from different upbringings. Stefan considers them “three outsiders who came together.” He continued, “Just in a way we thought that by being who we are together kind of promoted a sense of --- don’t be ashamed of who you are, follow your dreams and don’t let anyone tell you what to do or what to be. I think that is still an essential foundation in the band’s psyche.” He paused for a second and then added, “We also share underwear, but they’re clean underwear.”
With just a few more PR dates left I asked what they were going to do when Projekt Revolution ended. He didn’t hesitate and replied with a tired smile, “Take a break.”
Check out Placebo online at:
http://www.placeboworld.co.uk/
www.myspace.com/placebo
http://www.sucker-love.com/
I recently did an interview with Placebo at Projekt Revolution in Camden, NJ. Placebo, for those of you in the dark is a three piece (Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal and Steve Hewitt), British rock band that have been doing their thing internationally for a little over ten years. In 1996, their self-titled debut album brought the world a sound that was raw, untamed and uncensored honesty about sex, drugs, love and life backed by grinding guitars, heavy basslines and solid beats. Their latest album, Meds, has brought the band full circle and back to that same honesty. This summer they joined the Projekt Revolution tour and alongside bands like HIM, Taking Back Sunday and My Chemical Romance and have sufficiently unleashed a Revolution upon the people of North America. I got to spend some time in a very hot and humid Camden, NJ talking to bassist/guitarist Stefan Olsdal.
Even though Placebo has been around for over 10 years, American audiences still seem to be learning about them. I’ve heard other bands claim that American audiences are tough. Placebo have toured America, but to much smaller audiences than what they see in Europe. In Europe, Placebo sells out venues like the Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ where as here they would be lucky to sell out a club. I asked Stefan about this to which he explained that playing to American audiences like the ones we see at festivals is a chance for us to show them who we are and what we have to offer. He searched for a lighter and continued, “It’s definitely different but we get the chance to show people who might not have the chance otherwise.”
Their latest album, Meds, is an almost “back to basics” album for Placebo. What it offers up to listeners is a very organic and very band-based sound, according to Stefan. He stated that their work on Sleeping With Ghosts (previous album) was much more technology based, they spent a lot of time in front of computers chopping up beats and sounds and playing with keyboards, where as this one is more of a return to the sound they began with and trying to put less distance between the songs and the listener in a way not to be scared of our musicianship and songwriting skills.
Placebo has had the opportunity to work with some amazing musicians in the past including a tour with David Bowie before their first album was even finished (he also appeared on the title track to their album Without You I’m Nothing) They have also worked with Frank Black (on the DVD Soulmates Never Die – Live in Paris 2003 ) and on Meds there are guest vocals from the likes VV from The Kills (on the title track) and Michael Stipe on Broken Promise. I asked Stefan what this means to the band as artists. He explained that it was something that just happened as they encountered these other artists during their career. “It’s just a case of the more you’re around there doing it, the more you bump into these people and you kind of just strike up relationships. With Michael Stipe, he was the executive producer on a film we’d done (Velvet Goldmine), so that’s how we got to know him.” Stefan continued, “Why not ask him to see if he wants to come in and sing this track about infidelity between two men?” I think it worked out quite well.
I asked Stefan how it feels to hear other bands say they’ve been influenced by what Placebo has done. “Well, obviously it’s flattering and it’s not something we think about a lot, because you know, it would be detrimental to your ego, but I guess if you’re looking at it objectively through music history it’s a cyclical thing. We’ve been influenced by bands and now we’ve been around for over ten years so there are artists or bands who have possibly been influenced by us and the fact that we are here and we’ve had a certain amount of success.”
So how does a band that has been together as long as Placebo maintain their relationships with each other despite spending so much time together. Stefan points out the interior of the tour bus, “This has been our home now for the past five weeks, the make up chair is there, there’s no dressing room so we’re on top of each other all of the time and then with heat like this you can’t go anywhere.” He smiled as he explained, “If we didn’t get along with each other we wouldn’t be here now. And believe me we have traveled in a lot smaller and a lot shittier vehicles than this. At least here we change the bed linens every week or so.”
In the spirit of being “Shame-free” I asked what exactly Placebo is “Shame-free” about. “Shame is so 90’s.” he stated. He elaborated by explaining that since the beginning that they had been very honest about almost all aspects of their personal lives, preferences, lifestyles, influences, and inner concept of the freedom of expression. The three members of Placebo did not grow up together and come from different upbringings. Stefan considers them “three outsiders who came together.” He continued, “Just in a way we thought that by being who we are together kind of promoted a sense of --- don’t be ashamed of who you are, follow your dreams and don’t let anyone tell you what to do or what to be. I think that is still an essential foundation in the band’s psyche.” He paused for a second and then added, “We also share underwear, but they’re clean underwear.”
With just a few more PR dates left I asked what they were going to do when Projekt Revolution ended. He didn’t hesitate and replied with a tired smile, “Take a break.”
Check out Placebo online at:
http://www.placeboworld.co.uk/
www.myspace.com/placebo
http://www.sucker-love.com/
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Who could it be now?
Shame-free recently interviewed one of the bands below that can currently be seen on Projekt Revolution. Who do YOU think it is? If you already know, then you can't play.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
If it exists, it's on the internet
I'm going to start a new section because I seriously find some random shit on the internet. Here's a cute picture of Ville with Placebo lead singer Brian Molko.
Someone who posted as 'anonymous' says this isn't real. Totally Awesome Tracey thinks it's "Zoltan" former HIM keyboarist. Does anyone know for sure? I'll need some proof because I still think it looks like Brian Molko.
Link it like you mean it
Still pulling out of the same ol' bag of tricks.
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Win a Placebo lithograph at arjanwrites.com
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Amy Winehouse has cancelled her tour. And to think I almost bought tickets...
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The international track listing for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock was released. Legends? I don't think so.
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YOURCODENAMEIS:BROKENUP
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Win a Placebo lithograph at arjanwrites.com
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Amy Winehouse has cancelled her tour. And to think I almost bought tickets...
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The international track listing for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock was released. Legends? I don't think so.
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YOURCODENAMEIS:BROKENUP
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Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Projekt Revolution lineup and dates confirmed
Let me just say that I knew about this a month ago and was sworn to secrecy under the condition that I would get to release it when all the major news pages got to. Imagine my surprise when I saw it all over Blabbermouth. Sucks for me huh?
Anywho - the bands playing should make this the must-see show for Shame-free readers of the summer. The only thing that would have made this more 'Shame-free' would have been if A7X was playing. A girl can dream... ;)
Main Stage:
Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Placebo, HIM, Julian-K.
Revolution Stage:
Saosin, Styles of Beyond, Mindless Self Indulgence, The Bled, Madina Lake
Jul. 25 - TBD
Jul. 27 - Marysville, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Jul. 28 - San Bernardino, CA @ Hyundai Pavilion
Jul. 29 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
Aug. 01 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion
Aug. 03 - Selma, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 04 - Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Aug. 05 - Dallas, TX @ Smirnoff Music Center
Aug. 07 - Atlanta, GA @ HiFi Buys Amphitheatre
Aug. 08 - Charlotte, NC @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
Aug. 10 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheatre
Aug. 11 - Tampa, FL @ Ford Amphitheatre
Aug. 13 - Raleigh, NC @ Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
Aug. 14 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheatre
Aug. 15 - Wantaugh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Aug. 17 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
Aug. 18 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Aug. 19 - Bristow, VA @ Nissan Pavilion
Aug. 21 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre
Aug. 22 - Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
Aug. 24 - Mansfield, MA @ Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 25 - Camden, NJ @ Tweeter Center at the Waterfront
Aug. 26 - Hartford, CT @ New England Dodge Music Center
Aug. 28 - Syracuse, NY @ New York State Fair
Aug. 29 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug. 31 - Noblesville, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center
Sep. 01 - Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Sep. 03 - Englewood, CO @ Coors Amphitheatre
Anywho - the bands playing should make this the must-see show for Shame-free readers of the summer. The only thing that would have made this more 'Shame-free' would have been if A7X was playing. A girl can dream... ;)
Main Stage:
Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Placebo, HIM, Julian-K.
Revolution Stage:
Saosin, Styles of Beyond, Mindless Self Indulgence, The Bled, Madina Lake
Jul. 25 - TBD
Jul. 27 - Marysville, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Jul. 28 - San Bernardino, CA @ Hyundai Pavilion
Jul. 29 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
Aug. 01 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion
Aug. 03 - Selma, TX @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 04 - Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Aug. 05 - Dallas, TX @ Smirnoff Music Center
Aug. 07 - Atlanta, GA @ HiFi Buys Amphitheatre
Aug. 08 - Charlotte, NC @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
Aug. 10 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheatre
Aug. 11 - Tampa, FL @ Ford Amphitheatre
Aug. 13 - Raleigh, NC @ Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
Aug. 14 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheatre
Aug. 15 - Wantaugh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Aug. 17 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
Aug. 18 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Aug. 19 - Bristow, VA @ Nissan Pavilion
Aug. 21 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre
Aug. 22 - Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
Aug. 24 - Mansfield, MA @ Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 25 - Camden, NJ @ Tweeter Center at the Waterfront
Aug. 26 - Hartford, CT @ New England Dodge Music Center
Aug. 28 - Syracuse, NY @ New York State Fair
Aug. 29 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug. 31 - Noblesville, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center
Sep. 01 - Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Sep. 03 - Englewood, CO @ Coors Amphitheatre
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