L.S.G.

   
Artist: L.S.G.

   Genre(s): 
R&B: Soul
   

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Discography:


   
 The Best Of L.S.G. CD2

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 10


   
 The Best Of L.S.G. CD1

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 9

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Alberta Idol hopefuls

Being from a small city or town may not shape a star in the same way as being from a big city would, but it definitely has its own advantages.

Canadian Idol�s Top 24 competitor Theo Tams, a 22-year-old student from Lethbridge Alta., says that in its own unique way, being from a small town has prepared him for what to expect if he makes it big.

�I grew up in a small town of just over 6,000 people where everybody knew everybody, anonymity was pretty much non-existent,� Tams tells Metro.

�Now that I am in Canadian Idol and starting to be recognized, it�s almost easier to deal with because I�m kind of used to everyone knowing who I am,� he says. �The whole �small town big dreams� clich� exists for a reason.�

Tams says when you grow up in a small town, you learn to appreciate things a little more than people from a bigger city who probably would like getting even the smallest amount of exposure.
For people like Tams and fellow Top 24 member Amberly Thiessen, it�s a blessing you don�t take lightly.

�I think that being from a small town and then moving to a big city really opens the mind and well rounds an individual,� says Thiessen, 19, from Seven Persons, Alta. �Not only does that person know the excitement of a big city, they also know the feeling of a small town. They have experienced both ends of the spectrum and can relate to a larger amount of people.�

When you�re from a small town like Lethbridge or Seven Persons, past seasons of Canadian Idol has demonstrated that the support these hopefuls get tend to be stronger than someone from a bigger city.

�In a small town everyone knows everyone and your fan base is tighter,� says Thiessen. �In a large city you don�t run into everyone more often like you would in a small community. Your face is more familiar.�

>> For more on Canadian Idol, go to www.metronews.ca/idol.

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Gyuto Monks

   
Artist: Gyuto Monks

   Genre(s): 
Blues
   Other
   

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Discography:


   
 World Sounds

   Year:    
Tracks: 1


   
 Freedom Chants from the Roof of the World

   Year:    
Tracks: 3

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Robert De Niro - De Niro Denies Being Difficult

Movie star ROBERT DE NIRO has blasted rumours he is difficult to work with on movie sets - insisting he would never make the filming process more difficult than it already is.

The veteran star refutes he has trouble working in harmony with fellow actors and directors - and claims he is nowhere near as hard to work with compared to other industry insiders.

He says, "Difficult? Me? I don't think I am difficult compared to other people. It is hard to make movies at the best of times, so you don't want to give people a hard time. People have their own agendas.

"You can look into my background all you like, but I have never had problems with authority on film sets. Even if I disagree with a film director, I work through it."

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Midnite

   
Artist: Midnite

   Genre(s): 
Rock
   Folk
   Reggae
   

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Discography:


   
 Midnite jah grid

   Year: 2006   
Tracks: 13


   
 Let Live

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 14


   
 Live At Tremont Music Hall Charlotte USA

   Year: 2001   
Tracks: 12


   
 Ras Mek Peace

   Year: 1999   
Tracks: 10

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Sonic and Silver

   
Artist: Sonic and Silver

   Genre(s): 
Drum & Bass
   

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Discography:


   
 Science Fiction (SKYFI2005)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 1

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Django Mango

Brancato Jr. Bids For Bail

Former Sopranos actor Lillo Brancatohas enlisted a movie producer and Catholic priest to help him win bail ahead of his trial for killing of a New York City police officer. Brancato, 31, and Steven Armento have been in the city's Riker's Island jail for almost two years awaiting trial for the 2005 shooting of off-duty officer Daniel Enchautegui, who was trying to stop a burglary at the house next door to his. Brancato has protested his innocence throughout, and is attempting to secure his release until the trial, with the help of Carlito's Way producer Michael Bregman and Reverend Chorbishop John Faris - who have both visited him and written letters to the Bronx Supreme Court administrative judge. Bregman's letter reads, "Although I am not as familiar with the evidence as the court is - in my heart I believe Mr. Brancato was in the wrong place at the wrong time." Reverend Faris writes, "Throughout this period Lillo has shown true compassion at the death of the officer."


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Exclusive: Jimmy Eat World Announce New Album Details

Jimmy Eat World have revealed that they will be heading into the studio to start recording songs for their forthcoming new album.



Speaking exclusively to Gigwise, bassist Rick Burch revealed that the band plan to head back into their very own home studio to start recording new material as soon as possible.



“We’re kind of feeling like we have a lot of ideas brewed up and we’re going to get cracking on some new music. Actually we have our own home studio that we recorded 'Chase this Light' in. So it’s really convenient,” he said.



“So far, we’re having the attitude of just doing it. And not having the attitude of trying to do anything, and just ‘Let It Happen’. With our other records, sometimes Jim will have a lyric melody or a guitar melody and we’ll build from that. Sometimes we just sit around and make noise and go from there.”



Burch said that the band hoped to step out of their current three year album cycle.



“We’re trying our best to break that and cut the time down – and at least cut a year off of that. That’s our goal. We want to be able to have stuff out there sooner.”



Jimmy Eat World's bassist said that the group currently has no plans to work with a well known producer on the record, but, he added, that could change.



“It’s always when you’re doing these songs and they’re coming together that names come to mind, and you think 'God, it would be great to get this person working on this song' and something like that might happen so we’re not counting that out,” he added.



Speaking to Gigwise at the Download festival, Burch said that the band were considering self releasing when their Interscope contract comes to a close, possibly following in the footsteps of Nine Inch Nails.



“It’s something we won’t count out. We have one more album to do on our current label, and after that I think we’re free agents. We’ll see what happens then,” Buch said.

For Gigwise's Download photo round-up, click the following links.

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

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Austria's singing monks hail miracle debut album

HEILIGENKREUZ, Austria (Reuters) - Monks in Austria hailed a "miracle" on Friday as they released an album of Gregorian chants under the same record label as Amy Winehouse and Eminem.


The Cistercian monks were signed up by Universal Music -- beating more than 200 entries from around the world -- after they sent in a YouTube video in response to its international advertisement for a choir.


"I did not even know what Universal Music was. For us it is like a miracle," said the order's Father Karl as the CD "Chant - Music for Paradise" went on sale in Germany and Austria ahead of a wider international release.


It features 17 monks, mainly from Germany and Austria with one from Sri Lanka. "They sing like angels," said Father Karl, who is not on the recording.


Dickon Stainer of Universal Music sees "enormous potential" for the disc, not least since the Xbox space-age game "Halo", which has sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, uses Gregorian chant in its main soundtrack.


The music of the Heiligenkreuz (Holy Cross) Foundation, which dates from the 12th century, even has papal blessing. Pope Benedict enjoyed it during a 2007 visit to the monastery, 30 km (20 miles) southwest of Vienna.


"He sank into meditation in front of everyone as the choir sang," said the order's abbot, Gregor Henckel Donnersmarck.


Traditionally sung by choirs of men and boys since the early Middle Ages, the Gregorian chant is one of the oldest known forms of written music. It gets its name from Pope Gregory the Great, who died in 604 A.D. 

According to reports in The Daily Mirror, Leona Lewis is making a fortune just from making public performances.

The singer, who shot to fame after winning X-Factor, has since had huge global success with her debut album 'Spirit' and in particular, her massive hit 'Bleeding Love'. This has led to an enormous increase in the asking price for Lewis to make an appearance at an event.

It's now been said that Lewis is being paid �1 million just to attend parties, although a source told the paper that Leona is not in charge of making the high fee demands.

"Leona is one of the most sought-after stars around," they told the paper. "She has little say in the fee charged - big money sponsors literally name their fee and her management respond accordingly.

"She is adamant much of the profit goes straight back to her favourite charities."

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Losa

   
Artist: Losa

   Genre(s): 
Metal: Alternative
   

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Discography:


   
 The Perfect Moment

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 9

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