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Featured Artist: Denver
After spending several years as one half of the British indie pop duo Bulldozer Crash, Stephen Maughan went solo in 1997 under the moniker of Denver. By providing the instruments of guitar, drum, keyboards bass, and vocals, the results of an electro-pop innocents took shape as Maughan signed on to Spanish label Elefant Records. That same year, Denver's debut single of "World of Pages"/"Elizabeth Browns' Wedding Day" was released before his 1998 demo This Ain't...
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The Killers Unveil 2009 Tour Plans
The Killers will begin an early 2009 tour Jan. 17 in Denver in support of their third Island album, "Day and Age," due Nov. 25. First single "Human" is No. 58 this week on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 27, 2008
Cheech & Chong Plan First Tour In 25 Years
Comedy duo Cheech and Chong will reunite for their first tour in more than 25 years, beginning Sept. 12 at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia.
July 30, 2008
Born in the Flood / The Wheel
When his father passed away in seventh grade, Nathan Rateliff quit school and started working in a factory to help support his family in his blue-collar hometown of Hermann, Mo.
July 09, 2008
Widespread Panic Sets Fall, New Year's Dates
After finishing a string of Canadian dates, headlining Bonnaroo and playing multiple sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Widespread Panic is hitting the road again in the fall.
September 03, 2008
Fall Out Boy Speaks Its Mind On New Album
"On some level, yes, this is a political record," Fall Out Boy singer/guitarist Patrick Stump tells Billboard of "Folie A Deux," due Nov. 4 via Island.
September 05, 2008
Tim Finn Preps Fall Tour, Compilation
Tim Finn will return to North America for a string of tour dates from late-August to mid-September. The Crowded House/Split Enz singer-songwriter plans to preview material from his upcoming album,...
July 11, 2008
David Byrne Tour To Run Into Spring 2009
As tipped here last month, David Byrne has revealed plans for a six-month tour celebrating his work with the Talking Heads and in collaboration with producer Brian Eno.
August 04, 2008
Neil Diamond Extends North American Tour
Neil Diamond has added 13 new dates to his North American tour in support of the album "Home Before Dark." The freshly added shows begin Nov. 22 in Grand Forks, N.D., and wrap Jan. 8 in Portland, Ore.
September 23, 2008
Oasis, Ryan Adams Team For More Touring
Following a recent short North American run, Oasis and Ryan Adams are teaming again for 11 December dates here, beginning Dec. 3 in Oakland, Calif.
September 29, 2008
Beastie Boys In The 'Middle' Of New Album
As the Beastie Boys prepare to begin their barnstorming Get Out and Vote tour, the group is also at work on the follow-up to the 2007 instrumental album "The Mix-Up."
October 23, 2008
Jimmy Eat World Revisiting 'Clarity' On Tour
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its 1999 album "Clarity," Jimmy Eat World will perform the set in its entirety at 10 shows early next year. The dates begin Feb. 23 in New York and wrap March 7 in...
November 10, 2008
Brett Dennen Anxious For 'More' On New Album
Having already established himself as a touring artist to watch, Brett Dennen is hoping to take his recorded-music career to the next level with the Oct. 21 release of "Hope for the Hopeless"...
September 05, 2008
Matisyahu Preps EP, Eyes '09 For New Album
Jewish reggae rapper Matisyahu will kick off an extensive fall tour Oct. 18 in support of a new EP, "Shattered," due three days later via Epic. A full-length album, "Light," will follow in early 2009.
September 24, 2008
Billboard Bits: DNC Music, Buena Vista Social Club, Wii
Kanye West, Wyclef Jean and N.E.R.D. are expected to unite for the cause and perform at the 2008 Democratic Convention in support of presidential hopeful Barack Obama.
July 16, 2008
AC/DC Reveals Fall Tour Plans
In support of its forthcoming studio album, AC/DC will launch its Black Ice World Tour on Oct. 28 at the Wachovia Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The 24-date North American leg of the arena jaunt is...
September 11, 2008
OneRepublic Writing For New Album
To celebrate the platinum success of its 2007 debut "Dreaming Out Loud," OneRepublic was originally planning to reissue the album with bonus content in time for the holidays.
November 19, 2008
Ween / July 17, 2008 / Denver (Fillmore Auditorium)
Rather than a set list thick on songs from their classic middle period, Ween concentrated on songs that were either very old or relatively new.
July 23, 2008
Dave Matthews Band Plots Live Bonanza
Dave Matthews Band fans will have two distinct live releases to savor on Dec. 16, when Bama Rags/RCA separately unveils "Live at Mile High Music Festival" and "Live Trax Vol. 13."
November 11, 2008
Ask Billboard: Tina Turner, Top-Selling Rap, Lauper
Keith and his readers discuss Tina Turner, top-selling rappers and Cyndi Lauper.
August 22, 2008
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Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1.
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