While a Bruce Springsteen album release is certainly news in and of itself, the Columbia release of Devils & Dust is especially notable (and not just because it's a great album).
Rhino has released DVD versions of two acclaimed VH1 Storytellers episodes...
VH1 Storytellers: Alanis Morissette spotlights a 1999 performance of such greatest hits as "Hand In My Pocket," "Thank U" and "You Oughta Know." VH1 Storytellers: Natalie Merchant contains a 1998 performance and a setlist that mixed both her solo work and tracks from her old band, 10,000 Maniacs.
Both discs feature liner notes by VH1 executive Bill Flanagan,5.1 surround mixes and previously unseen bonus tracks. The DVDs are in stores today.
Reprise Records artist Lalaine on the set of her video "I'm Not Your Girl" with Merge @ Crossroads directing team Smith N' Borin (repped by Labuda Management). For full details click on the Video Static entry on Lalaine's "I'm Not Your Girl".
Acclaimed director David Fincher will be making a foray back into music videos for Nine Inch Nails. "Only" was shot on April 19 and will be in post through late June. Look for this video to incorporate some intensive CG effects.
Fincher has directed the feature films Seven,Fight Club and Fight Club. His music video body of work includes clips for Madonna, Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones.
artist: Nine Inch Nailssong: "Only"label: Interscopedirector(s): David Fincherproduction co: Anonymous Content
Director Marc Klasfeld's feature film debut The L.A. Riot Spectacular is set to world premiere today at the Tribeca Film Festival. Subsequent showsing are also scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Visit Tribeca Film Festival for schedule and ticket information.
Klasfeld's satirical take on the Rodney King incident stars Snoop Dogg, Charles Dutton, George Hamilton and Emilio Estevez.
Live performance to be shot at U2's Vancouver dates...artist: U2song: "City Of Blinding Lights"label: Interscopedirector: Alex And Martinproduction co: Partizan
New directing team Ramon And Pedro incorporate Offspring performance into depictions of everyday life through unique transitions.artist: The Offspringsong: "Untitled"label: Columbiadirector: Ramon And Pedroproduction co: Partizan
What started 15 years ago as one director's documentation of a weird neighbor will finally be released later this Spring. The Fearless Freaks is director Bradley Beesley's history of Wayne Coyne's band The Flaming Lips. The film follows Coyne and his band as they evolve from a bunch of weirdo musical Okies into a one-hit wonder and finally into a rightfully respected and influential alternative rock act. The 2-DVD set is slated for a May 17 release from Shout! Factory. The Fearless Freaks will also be hitting the big screen in NYC.
The Features "Blow It Out" UniversalChad Denning, directorBrett Darken & Matt Nahay, producersPeace Frog, production companyChad Denning & Brian Wilson, editorsDescription: The Features perform this pop/rock tune in a cozy recording studio.
Owensboro, KY will never be the same. Veterans of Sevendust, Creed, Stereomud and several other hard rock acts will descend on the town to shoot the debut video for their new group Brand New Day.
artist: Dark New Daysong: "Brother"label: Warner Bros.director: P.R. Brownproduction co: Anonymous Content
New coed hip-hop group Fatty Koo turn heads at a sexy warehouse party... Look for Fatty Koo to be the spotlight of a new BET reality series that premieres tonight, Thursday April 21.artist: Fatty Koosong: “Bounce”label: Sony Urban/Columbiadirector(s): Davy Duhamelproduction co: F.M. Rocks
Bow Wow keeps coming very close to connecting with his dream date at a house party thrown by Omarion. If you need a hint as to the object of his affection here, just look who is featured in the video that will follow this one.artist: Bow Wow featuring Omarionsong: "Let Me Hold You"label: Sony Urban/Columbiadirector: Bryan Barberproduction co: F.M. Rocks
