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After Rolling Stone Italy reported that Radiohead were close to finishing their new album and planning a “huge tour,” Jonny Greenwood clarified their plans on the band’s Dead Air Space. “We haven’t quite finished the album — in the studio at the moment — nor have we yet considered any touring,” he writes. “The plan is to have no plan until the record is finished.”
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Girl Talk‘s Greg Gillis is offering his new album All Day for free download here. The album is available in two MP3 formats, with high-quality FLAC version coming soon.
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Hear Michael Jackson and Akon‘s duet “Hold My Hand,” the first single from the King of Pop’s posthumous album Breaking News. [Michael Jackson’s Official Site]
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Download Kanye West‘s banging Q-Tip-produced track “Chain Heavy,” featuring guest spots from Talib Kweli and Consequence. [Kanye West’s Official Site]
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Bono has hailed the release of pro-democracy leader Aang San Suu Kyi, who was released from house arrest in Burma after 15 years. “She’s kind of the [Nelson] Mandela of our moment, ” he said. “She’s a character of great grace. Her struggle has become a symbol of what’s best about our humanity and worst.” U2’s 2001 hit “Walk On” was written as a tribute of Suu Kyi. [CNN]
- Watch Carrie Brownstein‘s latest band Wild Flag, featuring Helium‘s Mary Timony and Sleater-Kinney‘s Janet Weiss, debut the new song “Future Crimes” below. [via TwentyFourBit]