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This live DVD entitled ‘The Tank, The Swan and The Balloon Live!’ is to be released on 22nd November 2004 (UK), 30th November 2004 (US). The concert was recorded at the Manchester Apollo on the 6th August 1992 as part of Erasure’s Phantasmagorical Entertainment tour and was directed by David Mallet (known for his video [...]

Duran Duran will be performing at the Star 100.7 Jingle Ball in San Diego on December 3rd at the Cox Arena. This is a special Radio event with other performers including Jamie Cullum, Alanis Morrissette, John Mayer, Sarah McLachlan and Chris Isaak. Duran Duran will be playing the longest set, approximately 45 minutes. Go to [...]

Christopher Breen has his first impression of the new iPod Photo, you can read the article here.

Singer Marc Almond has left intensive care after he was injured in a motorcycle crash … BBC

Some of the biggest names in British music have been lined up to take part in a new Band Aid charity single. But how do modern stars match up to those in the original line-up of 1984? BBC

New Food for IPods: Audio by Subscription N.Y. Times
Podcasting: The latest buzz IT Times
Guerilla iPodder attack gets serious The Inquirer

Apple has launched the iPod store. One stop shopping for all your iPod needs.

Apple has released the iPod Photo in 40GB and 60GB Versions. You can read the press release here.

Little snippets from the news release:
Apple® today introduced the iPod® U2 Special Edition as part of a partnership between Apple, U2 and Universal Music Group (UMG) to create innovative new products together for the new digital music era. The new U2 iPod holds up to 5,000 songs and features gorgeous black enclosure with a red [...]

Brian Setzer has an interview on his website, among the things discussed are his hearing problems, past and upcoming tours. [thanks Jeff]

The Fixx will be on tour in the U.S. starting this November. Check out the dates here.

Tears for Fears re-teams after a 15-year breakup Timesleader
A ‘Happy Ending’ for Tears for Fears Washington Post (free registration required)

Duran Duran’s new album Astronaut is number 17 on the Billboard Album Chart it’s first week. It’s number 1 on both the Internet Album Chart and Soundscan Music DVD Chart.

Bono from U2 got back a suitcase of lyrics and notes that were stolen from him 23 years ago. The lyrics and notes were for what turned out to be the album October.

Rock stars back new Band Aid song BBC
Difford, Tilbrook Back In The Squeeze Spirit Billboard

Prolific career of singer Almond BBC
Band Aid: Pop’s global mission BBC

Thousands of well-wishers have sent messages of support to singer Marc Almond ….
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Bookmakers have begun taking bets on a new version of Band Aid being Christmas number one ….
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The last couple of weeks I’m been into “podcasting”. You’re probably wondering what the hell is podcasting! It’s an audio file, usually a mp3 that you get from an RSS feed. It can be a talk show or a music show … hell it can be anything. You have all these people from all over [...]

TWENTY years after the release of their debut album, Lloyd Cole and The Commotions are performing again. But fans had better be quick – it’s for one month only.
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The Christmas single from 1984 “Do You They Know It’s Christmas” is going to be remixed and reissued this Christmas. No indication if it will be reissued here in the U.S. Read the article here.