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Greyson Chance Headlines First Tour

Posted by @coltondaniel on March 28th, 2011

From a YouTube clip last April to the Ellen DeGenerous Show to co-headlining an North American Tour – and Greyson Chance is only 13-years-old.

Before you pin him off as another “Bieber”, check out the famous YouTube video that showcases Chance transformation of Gaga’s “Paparazzi” pop hooks into a heart-felt ballad as he accompanies himself on piano.

After a few weeks and over 30 million views, the video exploded and became one of the most watched on YouTube and in turn Greyson Chance became a sensation. Ellen DeGeneres received a letter from Greyson’s brother Tanner suggesting that she should watch the video. After two performances on her show, Ellen announced that she had signed Chance to her new label: eleveneleven. He has since signed a major-label deal with Geffen Records and Maverick Records.

“I think it’s an honour to be compared to Justin. I mean, he’s this big pop act,” says Chance. “But, my music is definitely more of a pop-rock sound.”

Chance is currently undergoing work on his debut album with a team of top-notch songwriters, including The Matrix (Jason Mraz, Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne) and Danielle Brisebois (Natasha Bedingfeld, Kylie Monogue, Leona Lewis).

“The story or the concept is really about heartbreak,” Chance says of the new album’s theme. “Starts with going through a relationship, you’re so in love and you’re so happy. She breaks up with you, she breaks your heart. You hate her but you still love her. And in the end it turns into this dark story about heartbreak and how you deal with it and how painful it can really be.”

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Belle And Sebastian, Snow Patrol, R.E.M. Members Make Tired Pony

Posted by Sara Harowitz on May 18th, 2010

As far as celebrity trends go, this one is at the top because at least it usually results in some great music.

Yet another super group has taken shape, reports CHARTattack.com, involving members from R.E.M., Snow Patrol and Belle And Sebastian.

Tired Pony consists of Belle And Sebastian drummer Richard Colburn, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck on guitar, and Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody on the lead.

The band has apparently already finished recording their debut album, The Place We Ran From, which has a set release date of July 12. The record is said to have an alternative country sound, and She & Him’s Zoey Deschanel (also known for the film 500 Days of Summer) apparently contributed to the album.

We think super groups may one day rule the world.

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Snow Patrol’s ‘Chasing Cars’ Named Most Played Song of Decade

Posted by Sara Harowitz on December 30th, 2009

“If I lay here, if I just lay here, would you lie with me and just forget the world?”

Chances are you’ve heard the song, and apparently so has the rest of the world.

Snow Patrol’s hit song “Chasing Cars” has been named the most widely played and used song of the decade, reports NME.com.

The UK band reached the top of the poll which was done by licensing group PPL. Snow Patrol beat out Take That and Scissor Sisters to hit the number one spot.

“Chasing Cars” was released and welcomed in July 2006 and taken from the band’s album Eyes Open. It peaked at number six on the UK charts.

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Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody Prepares Side Projects

Posted by Stephen Baldwin on October 14th, 2009

Gary LightbodyIn a blog post on the band’s website, the Guitarist/Singer confirmed that the work of his two side projects: Tired Pony and Listen…Tanks!, will be completed by the end of January.

Lightbody told Chartattack.com that Tired Pony, whose sound he described as, “country-tinged,” is comprised of, “Garret [Jacknife] Lee, Richard Colburn, Iain Archer, Miriam Kaufmann and myself. There are two others but I’m not going to say who they are just yet as I’m too excited about them and they are very busy people so they could be whisked away for one reason or another so I’ll bite my happy tongue for now.”

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Snow Patrol To Release New Album Later This Year

Posted by Eva Lam on August 2nd, 2008

Snow Patrol have named their fifth studio album “A Hundred Million Suns” and may release the disc as early as October.

In an interview with the Belfast Telegraph, drummer Jonny Quinn said the U.K. band recorded the new album at Ireland’s Grouse Lodge Studios as well as Berlin’s Hansa Ton Studios, where U2 produced “Achtung Baby.”

“It’s still very much melody-based, but it’s different too in ways from the other albums,” Quinn said of the follow-up to 2006′s “Eyes Open.”

“It’s hard to know what everyone will make of it but we’re happy. I’d go as far as to say I think it’s our best album yet.”

He also revealed it may hit stores within the next several months. “The new album should be out some time later this year, maybe October,” he said.

The group hopes to back the new release with a few small gigs before the end of the year, followed by a bigger show in Northern Ireland in 2009.

To date, Snow Patrol have sold over seven million albums worldwide.

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Feist, Arcade Fire, Stars Nominated for Shortlist Music Prize

Posted by andPOP Staff on January 3rd, 2008

Just three of the 54 albums nominated for this year’s Shortlist Music Prize are by Canadian artists, reports ChartAttack.com.

The award is handed out for the best album released in the U.S. between January and November of last year that sold less than 500,000 copies domestically. Albums from 48 different labels and nine countries were nominated by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol, Ronnie Vannucci of The Killers and four radio personalities.

Lucky Canucks Feist, Arcade Fire and Stars will duke it out against the likes of Bjork, Justice, M.I.A., The Hives and Wilco. Previous winners include Sufjan Stevens, Damien Rice and N*E*R*D.

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Terrorist Alerts Cause Snow Patrol To Cancel U.S. Shows

Posted by andPOP Staff on August 14th, 2006

Terrorist Alerts have forced the guys of Snow Patrol to cancel two U.S. shows.

The band was to kick off their U.S. tour in Seattle on Saturday and Portland the day after, but the shows were cancelled due to problems getting a flight to the US.

Snow Patrol posted a brief message explaining their absence on their website, which reads, “Due to the recent terrorist alert which has caused innumerable flight delays and cancellations both in the UK and United States, we regret to inform you that Snow Patrol will not be able to perform two scheduled shows this weekend in Auburn, Washington and Portland, OR. The band members were flying from different cities, and while two (Nathan and Tom) did make it to the U.S., the rest did not. Continued delays and problems securing new flights have made it impossible for the three others (Gary, Johnny, and Paul) to arrive in time for the concerts. Snow Patrol regrets any inconvenience or disappointment it has caused its fans.”

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