Tagged: Brian Eno

Not Again: Coldplay Now Accused By Cat Stevens Of Plagiarism

Even though Stevens doesn’t seem interested in pushing legal action against Coldplay, let this be a note to Chris Martin while in the studio: Just let Jon Hopkins and Brian Eno write all of your songs. read more »

POSTED May 4, 2009 1:00PM IN THE TRIPWIRE Comments (1) TAGS: , , , , , , , , , , ,

For The Record – A Video Interview With Jon Hopkins

The composer, pianist and self-taught producer has worked with Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock, David Holmes and Coldplay, yet few on our shores know of him — except for maybe the song he wrote for Coldplay’s Viva La Vida album, “Light Through The Veins”. Jon Hopkins‘ range of ambiant to trance to movie scores is nearly as impressive as his resume, which is just one of the reasons I wanted to talk to him. read more »

POSTED April 23, 2009 1:27PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , , , , ,

Pet Shop Boys Talk About Studio Time With Brian Eno

We get pretty excited when people we think are cool collaborate. Hence, our growing glee over the Pet Shop Boys working with Brian Eno. read more »

POSTED March 31, 2009 3:29PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , ,

Flashback Friday Video – Devo "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"

Since last month had a Friday the 13th too, we decided to forego the creepy video this time around and pay homage to Devo’s decision to play their 1978 debut Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! in it’s entirety. read more »

POSTED March 13, 2009 7:04PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , , , , , , , , ,

DEVO Announce First New Album In Almost 20 Years

It’s been 29 years since we first saw those yellow jumpsuits and red hats. It’s been 29 years since we were politely reminded to whip it. Whip it good. And it’s been 19 years since we’ve had our hands on a new LP from new wave icons Devo, but all that is going to change this fall with the release of their first album since 1990′s Smooth Noodle Maps. read more »

POSTED March 12, 2009 6:25PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , ,

Devo To Play 1978 Debut Album In Its Entirety For The First Time Ever

Devo has some new surprises in store for us under those flower-pot hats of theirs. For the first time ever, the infamous new-wave troupe will be playing their 1978 debut album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo?, in full form on May 6. The Akron, Ohio natives will be performing the 11 tracks at the London Kentish Town Forum, from start to finish. read more »

POSTED March 6, 2009 8:07PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , ,

No Line On The Horizon

Undoubtedly, U2 pioneered new methods in tour and deservingly ascended themselves to God-like status in the music world. However, No Line sits idly by, content to borrow from safe terrain, uninterested in exploring anything new (perhaps it’s just old age?). Though not unbearable, No Line is simply anodyne new music — the least appealing of U2’s venerable career. read more »

POSTED March 4, 2009 4:59PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , , , ,

Ladytron And Goldfrapp In The Studio With Christina Aguilera

The electronic pop sounds of Ladytron are undeniably catchy. Their infectious beats manage to permeate through your brain, leaving you unable to deny the trance of dance the foursome create, and Christina Aguilera’s people must have caught onto Ladytron’s noxious sound; having the two teams pair up in the studio together, collaborating on Aguilera’s upcoming album. read more »

POSTED February 6, 2009 10:15PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , , , ,

David Byrne Interviews Himself

True story: Maia and I are at a bar waiting to interview Lady Sovereign when the bartender — who at at this early hour is just opening up the joint and spinning songs from his … read more »

POSTED February 4, 2009 8:14PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , ,

Coldplay In The Studio With Brian Eno But Not Chris Martin

As we reported just about a week ago, Coldplay and producer Brian Eno are at it again; taking some time off to record new material, after the combo’s success on 2008′s Viva La Vida. Front man Chris Martin will not be part of the equation though; at least not for another few weeks. read more »

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