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Vega Plans New Album, U.S. Tour

Vega Plans New Album, U.S. Tour

July 16, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
Veteran singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega is set to release her sixth studio album -- and first in five years -- in late September via Interscope/Geffen/A&M. "Songs In Red and Gray" will be the artist's first all-new long-player since 1996's "Nine Objects of Desire," and will be supported by a fall U.S. tour.
Hot Product

Hot Product

July 16, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
Previewing new albums from Aaliyah, Craig David, Buffalo Springfield, Perry Farrell, Iggy Pop, and more.
Spears: TV Special 'Shocking And Edgier'

Spears: TV Special 'Shocking And Edgier'

July 16, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
At 19 years old, Britney Spears is growing up, and says her upcoming live HBO special will have an attitude to reflect that fact. "I really want this to be shocking and edgier," she said Friday at the Television Critics Association summer gathering in Pasadena, Calif. "This show will be an event. It's going to be to the next level as far as stunts."
Etta James' 'Blue Gardenia' Blooms In August

Etta James' 'Blue Gardenia' Blooms In August

July 16, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
More than 37 years after making her first recording with her vocal trio the Peaches, legendary vocalist Etta James will on Aug. 21 release her latest album, "Blue Gardenia." The Private Music collection of standards also features a guest vocal by James' mother, Dorothy Leatherwood, on the title track.
Robyn Signs Worldwide Deal With Jive

Robyn Signs Worldwide Deal With Jive

July 15, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
Swedish singer/songwriter Robyn has signed a worldwide deal with Jive, Billboard can exclusively reveal. The 22-year-old artist scored in 1997 with the top-10 hits "Do You Know (What It Takes)" and "Show Me Love," released internationally on BMG (RCA in the U.S.).
Big Headed Girl

Big Headed Girl

July 14, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
Newcomer Delilah Harris has obviously been studying new recordings by such artists as Jill Scott and Erykah Badu, as well as classics by such artists as Minnie Riperton.
Cuando la Sangre Galopa

Cuando la Sangre Galopa

July 14, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
Mexican arena rockers Jaguares make no bones about what they are—arena rockers and purveyors of big, anthemic tunes with lots of crunching guitars over lyrical melodies.
Faraualla

Faraualla

July 14, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
Faraualla is Cristina Palmiotto, Teresa Vallarella, and Maristella and Gabriella Schiavone—four women from the Apulia region of southern Italy.
Colossal Small

Colossal Small

July 14, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
Greg and Thom Moore's drowsy, breathy vocals aren't always on key.
Peces de Ciudad

Peces de Ciudad

July 14, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
If the term "intelligent Latin pop" hasn't been put to serious use yet, it should—with Ana BelÉn foremost on its list of representatives.
Outrospective

Outrospective

July 14, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
Outrospective recently debuted at No. 4 on the European Top 100 Albums chart—as well as No. 2 in Norway, No. 3 in Germany, No. 4 in the U.K., No.
Are You Man Enough?

Are You Man Enough?

July 14, 2001 12:00 AM EDT 
The members of Betty Blowtorch are half-kidding when they sing, "We've got no integrity/But we sure do look good." In fact, the Los Angeles-based band is usually half-kidding.

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