Ice Cube’s new record is out this week, it’s called “Raw Footage,” on Cube’s new indie label, Lench Mob Records. Cube and DJ Pooh sat down for a SXSW Interview in March. Music blogger Linda said that Cube looks like a teddy bear.

(Photo by Ken Hitchcock)

Cube gave SXSW 2008 attendees a preview of the record at his memorable show at our outdoor stage show in March. One of the new songs he played was the topical “Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It.” Take a gander at the video here:

Original post by andy

Posted: August 18th, 2008 under Notes.
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Our good friends over at the Austin Chronicle have started a new online film debate series called Film Fight.
What is Film Fight, you ask? Here is a description from their website:

Film Fight is a monthly series in which the Chronicle’s film critics go head-to-head on all things filmic. Cast a vote for each day, Monday to Friday, for who you think won the day. Join the fight yourself by commenting on our blogs, and you just might win a prize.

Intrigued? Me, too. So, get thee over to the Chron’s Film Fight website and comment and vote!

Original post by jarod

Posted: August 18th, 2008 under Film News.
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• Salaries for music execs decline
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  Story from LA Times. (site reg req’d)
• Iran denies De Burgh live concert
  Story from BBC News.
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  Story from Washington Post.
• RIAA pays Tanya Andersen’s court fees
  Post from Business Week blog.
• Malaysia’s Islamists want Lavigne concert canceled
  Story from AP.
• How immigration can save rock and roll
  Commentary from The Guardian.

Original post by jill

Posted: August 18th, 2008 under Daily Chord.
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