Scarlett Johansson is really making a go of this music career I guess… This collaboration with Pete Yorn is a bit more understandable compared to her odd Tom Waits cover album of a few years ago.
LOS ANGELES — In 2006, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Pete Yorn contacted actress and Atco recording artist Scarlett Johansson with the idea to record a duets album in the spirit of Serge Gainsbourg’s 1960s recordings with Brigitte Bardot. “I was having a strange week of insomnia and when I finally passed out, it came to me in a dream,” says Yorn. “I woke up and the whole thing was in my head, fully formed.” Johansson was intrigued by Yorn’s out-of-the-blue invitation. “It sounded like an interesting little adventure,” she explains. “The idea of two people vocalizing their relationship through duets.”
Check out the first single here
BREAK UP includes eight original compositions by Yorn, ranging in tone from the lilting opener “Relator” to the disarming, retro/futuristic “I Don’t Know What to Do” to the climactic “Someday.” Completing the collection is a powerful interpretation of the art-rock classic “I Am The Cosmos” by the late Chris Bell, co-founder of quintessential cult band Big Star. Produced by Sunny Levine, with Yorn and Max Goldblatt as executive producers, the album features contributions from guitarist Robert Francis; bassist Giuseppe Patane; and violinist Amir Yaghmai, with Goldblatt on banjo, synth bass and backing vocals, and Levine handling programming and mixing.
Predating Johansson’s debut album, Anywhere I Lay My Head, by nearly two years; BREAK UP was conceived and recorded in 2006, in Levine’s garage studio. “I always thought of it as just a small project between friends,” explains Johansson. “I’ve loved the album ever since I heard it completed. It perfectly captured where I was in my life at the time.” Yorn was as protective of BREAK UP as a father of his daughter, playing it for no one until last year. When those close to him finally heard BREAK UP, the overwhelming response convinced Yorn that it was simply too strong a work to remain under lock and key.
BREAK UP
Track Listing
1. Relator
2. Wear And Tear
3. I Don’t Know What To Do
4. Search Your Heart
5. Blackie’s Dead
6. I Am The Cosmos
7. Shampoo
8. Clean
9. Someday
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WatchMojo NewsletterDon’t forget to catch Dave Matthews Band’s live concert “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live From The Beacon” on June 1st only on Fuse. Head to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JsSkBfcgg0 to catch a behind the scenes look at Dave Matthews Band on tour in support of “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live From The Beacon”. Fuse will be kicking off the celebration with original Dave Matthews Band programming beginning May 30th! The 7 day programming will include “Dave Matthews Band: Weekend on the Rocks,” “Dave Matthews Band: The Central Park Concert” “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live from the Beacon Theatre” and “Dave Matthews Band: The Road to Big Whiskey.” Head to http://Fuse.tv/dmb for more information about Fuse’s Dave Matthews Band programming including “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live From The Beacon” on June 1st only on Fuse.
FUSE CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND’S
BIG WHISKEY AND THE GROOGRUX KING
WITH A WEEK OF PROGRAMMING
Live Concert at the Beacon Theatre on June 1, 9pm ET
New York (May 18, 2009) – Fuse today announced it will kick off a week of jam-packed music programming from Dave Matthews Band to celebrate the release of Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King. Beginning the 7-day programming extravaganza on Saturday, May 30, fans can tune-in to watch “Dave Matthews Band: Weekend on the Rocks,” “Dave Matthews Band: The Central Park Concert” and Fuse originals “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live from the Beacon Theatre” and “Dave Matthews Band: The Road to Big Whiskey.”
“Fuse is thrilled to dedicate 7-days of programming to Dave Matthews Band as they prepare to unveil their newest album,” said David Weier, vice president, music programming and talent relations, Fuse. “Fuse continues to provide musicians with a megaphone to reach their audience, and viewers with unprecedented access to their favorite acts across all platforms. The live concert from the legendary Beacon Theatre and intimate documentary promises to show a side of the band that most fans haven’t seen.”
“FUSE PRESENTS DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: LIVE FROM THE BEACON
THEATRE” MONDAY JUNE 1 AT 9PM ET
Premiering exclusively on Fuse, Dave Matthews Band will perform songs from Big Whiskey as well as classic DMB hits and fan favorites at the legendary and newly restored Beacon Theatre. Airing commercial-free and in high-definition, fans will enjoy this amazing opportunity to see Dave Matthews Band perform the night before the release of their seventh studio album.
“DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: THE ROAD TO BIG WHISKEY” JUNE 2-5 AT 8PM ET
This 4-part Fuse original documentary introduces fans to the personal side of Dave Matthews Band. Airing Tuesday through Friday at 8pm ET in 30 minute blocks, “Dave Matthews Band: The Road To Big Whiskey” captures the band as they talk about their career, including the significance of performing at Madison Square Garden, the making of their eighth studio album, the hardships of losing a band member, and much more. Join Dave Matthews, violinist Boyd Tinsley, drummer Carter Beauford, bassist Stefan Lessard and saxophonist Leroi Moore as they take Fuse viewers on a journey through the triumphs and sorrows of this beloved band.
“DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: WEEKEND ON THE ROCKS” MAY 30 AT 2PM ET
Filmed September 2005 at Red Rock, this show revisits the band’s epic four-nights at the Amphitheatre in Morrison Colorado .
“DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: THE CENTRAL PARK CONCERT” MAY 31 AT 8PM ET
Recorded September 24, 2003 in front of more than 120,000 fans, the largest audience to date on the Great Lawn of Central Park in New York , this show features the dynamic Dave Matthews Band performance.
“LOADED: DAVE MATTHEWS BAND”
Enjoy a full half-hour loaded, chock full of your favorite videos from Dave Matthews Band.
Fuse’s week-long programming schedule includes:
Saturday, May 30
2pm ET: “Dave Matthews Band: Weekend on the Rocks”
Sunday, May 31
8pm ET: “Dave Matthews Band: The Central Park Concert”
Monday, June 1
9pm ET: “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live from the Beacon Theatre”
Tuesday, June 2
8pm ET: “Dave Matthews Band: The Road to Big Whiskey,” part 1
8:30pm ET: “Loaded: Dave Matthews Band”
Wednesday, June 3
7pm ET: “Loaded: Dave Matthews Band”
8pm ET: “Dave Matthews Band: The Road to Big Whiskey,” part 2
Thursday, June 4
8pm ET: “Dave Matthews Band: The Road to Big Whiskey,” part 3
Friday, June 5
8pm ET: “Dave Matthews Band: The Road to Big Whiskey,” part 4
8:30pm ET: “Loaded: Dave Matthews Band”
About Fuse
Fuse brings viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by featuring original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks – all rooted in the music experience. Celebrating the hit makers of today, familiar favorites and edgy newcomers, Fuse accommodates the wide ranging tastes and attitudes of its 12-34 year-old audience with compelling music programming on-air, on-line, on-demand and via mobile technologies. Fuse is a part of MSG Media, which includes television networks MSG and MSG Plus and MSG Interactive, which oversees all company wireless and online initiatives. MSG Media is a division of Madison Square Garden, L.P., which is owned by Cablevision Systems Corporation, and includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG Entertainment, which includes concerts and events at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Wang Center, the Beacon Theatre, as well as the legendary Chicago Theatre, and which manages wholly-owned live entertainment properties including the Radio City Rockettes and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Additional information about Fuse can be found at http://press.fuse.tv/
About Dave Matthews Band
With over 15 million tickets sold, Dave Matthews Band was named the top-drawing American band in the world by Billboard magazine. Formed in Virginia in the early 1990’s, the group has sold a collective 35 million units (CD and DVD combined). Renowned for its eclectic sound, the band’s numerous hits include “What Would You Say,” “Crash Into Me,” “Too Much,” “Everyday” and “American Baby.” Stand Up, released in 2005, was Dave Matthews Band’s fourth consecutive studio album to debut at No. 1 on The Billboard 200. The band will launch an extensive world tour in conjunction with the June release of its latest album, which was produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Alanis Morissette).
With the release of their Mercury Records debut album ‘Losing Sleep’ just in stores, Parachute are set to open up for UK multi-platinum act, The Script, on their first National U.S. tour this summer. Kicking off July 30th at Chop Suey in Seattle, WA, the tour will cover 14 major cities across America and conclude at the Rock N Roll Hotel in Washington D.C. on August 17th.
Parachute hit #1 on iTunes’ overall album chart last week coming off the heels of the band being featured as free iTunes’ “Single of the Week” and ‘Losing Sleep’ being included in iTunes’ “Next Big Thing” new artist roundup.
Parachute’s first single is “She Is Love”, bulleted at #28 on the Hot AC Chart, while the video has been added to VH1. As featured in Nivea Body’s Smooth Sensations tv spots), fans began recognizing “She Is Love” and “Under Control” which tagged iTunes for purchase. To view the video, go to: http://video.islandrecords.com/premiere/artist/Parachute/She-Is-Love/14387892001, or the band’s MySpace website, www.myspace.com/weareparachute.
Fans first heard “She Is Love” when Parachute kicked off the annual six-hour New Year’s Eve celebration at Times Square in New York City with a live performance. On TV next month, their song “Back Again” has been confirmed for the May 19th episode of 90210’s season finally on the CW, while “She Is Love” was featured on One Tree Hill, May 4th. And on May 30th, Parachute will perform “She Is Love” and “Under Control” on the CBS Early Show.
Watch the video for She Is Love:
From the shade of the Blue Ridge Mountains comes Parachute: Will Anderson (guitars, piano, lead vocals), Kit French (saxophone, keyboards, vocals), Alex Hargrave (bass), Johnny Stubblefield (drums), and Nate McFarland (lead guitar, vocals). Formerly known as Sparky’s Flaw, they began playing together in high school and later on as students at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Signed to Charlottesville’s Red Light Management, Parachute won a loyal grass roots following as they played over 200 shows along the east coast last year alone.
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Parachute w/ The Script Tour Dates
July 30 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey
August 2 - San Diego, CA - Epicentre
August 5 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
August 7 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
August 8 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
August 9 - Chicago, IL - Martyrs
August 11 - Philadelphia, PA - World Café
August 12 - Boston, MA - Paradise
August 13 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
August 15 - Atlanta, GA - Smith’s Olde Bar
August 16 - Carborro, NC - Cats Cradle
August 17 - Washington, DC - Rock N Roll Hotel
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/weareparachute
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