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U2 hit New York rooftop in amazing performance.

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Those lucky New Yorkers... not only do they live in one of the most awesome cities on the planet, but again, they get treated to an amazing rooftop performance by U2.

This time, U2 gathered on high to perform an amazing rendition of their massive 1983 hit, Sunday Bloody Sunday, all for the One Campaign.

The video was made in partnership with agit8, an initiative for which many artists have recorded protest songs to emphasise the importance of music in changing the world.

That's the great thing about U2. How many songs could they play in a situation like this? Too many to mention.

What's more, Larry rocks the brushes and Adam's noodling on a keyboard bass... just to mix things up a bit.

What's your favourite U2 song?

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Andrew Stockdale Album Of The Week

Former Wolfmother returns to us with a surge of creativity

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Andrew Stockdale returns to us with a surge of creativity in the shape of Keep Moving, his first self-produced studio album, under his own name.

The former Wolfmother frontman said he decided to strike out on his own because he didn't feel comfortable playing in his old outfit.

“When you write a song, what’s on your mind comes out, what’s in your heart and soul comes out. It’s about your life experiences," he said.

"I’ve been getting stuff off my chest, expressing ideas and experiences that are personal to me and I don’t want to keep then applying that to the Wolfmother name. I had pressure on my shoulders.”

Recorded in Nashville, his band is made up of Ian Peres (Bass, Keys); Vin Steele (Rhythm Guitar); Elliott Hammond (Wurly, Harp); Hamish Rosser (Drums); Will Rockwell-Scott (Drums) and Dave Atkins (Recording and Drums).

The first single, “Long Way To Go,” is out now as a 4-track EP.

The album Keep Moving is out June 7.

Album Review

"I’ve been an Andrew Stockdale fan since the first time I head Wolfmother’s "Woman".  I’ve been loving hearing "Long Way To Go" on the Ms and jumped at the chance to review Keep Moving," said Triple M Music Jury member Adriana.

"This whole album is Andrew Stockdale’s clear style all over, with his distinctive voice and guitar work. He hasn’t left behind the Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and other classic rock influences that were so apparent in the Wolfmother albums. For my money, I’m happy with that as that’s what attracted me to his music from the beginning.

"Aside from "Long Way To Go", "Meridian" and "She’s a Motorhead" were stand outs for me – "Meridian" had me dancing at my desk from first listen. Most of the songs start out strong and got me in quick, but some of them are a bit long.

"There are some weird lyrics, but it’s a fun listen. The whole album is pretty catchy and easy to listen to. I get the feeling it would be amazing to see performed live, so look out for the opportunity."

Tracklisting

1. Long Way To Go
2. Keep Moving
3. Somebody’s Calling
4. Vicarious
5. Year Of The Dragon
6. Meridian
7. Ghetto
8. Of The Earth
9. Let It Go
10. Let Somebody Love You
11. She's A Motorhead
12. Standing On The Corner
13. Country
14. Black Swan

Official Links

Andrew Stockdale Official Website
Andrew Stockdale Facebook
Andrew Stockdale Twitter

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Tom Odell Oz Exclusive

British singer delivers an acoustic session never before heard in Australia

British singer Tom Odell (Sony Music)

We're always on the lookout for new singer-songwriters and we thought we'd give this bloke a go.

Tom Odell is his name. The EP is called Live Lounge, which is a rare acoustic session the singer did in the UK that's never before been heard in Australia. Yep, this is an Australian exclusive!

You’ve probably heard his new song “Another Love” on Triple M. He's from the UK and has a sound reminiscent of real artists like Jeff Buckley and David Bowie.

Odell's debut studio album, Long Way Down, is out on 24 June and he'll be supporting The Rolling Stones at London's Hyde Park on 13 July. Not bad, eh!

Listen To Tom Odell

Offical Links

Tom Odell Official Website
Tom Odell Facebook
Tom Odell Twitter

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Letterman Loves Drums

Watch this mashup of David Letterman and his love of drums!

Check out the clip above and you'll see how much David Letterman really, and we mean really, loves drums.

Watch the compilation to see how often Letterman stops and compliments the drummer on their kit and asks whether the gear is rented or not.

It's worth noting that Letterman plays the drums himself and also keep an eye out for how awkward the lead singers look when attention is being paid to the drummer!

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Man Jailed For Pink Floyd

British man in the lock-up for repeatedly playing Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon (Pink Floyd Facebook)

A British man has found himself in jail for repeatedly playing Pink Floyd.

Fifty-one-year-old Paul Foster of Chesterton, Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced for 28 days in the lock-up following noise complaints he was playing Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall at excessive volume.. hey who hasn't been guilty of doing that!

“It’s been a nightmare. I like Pink Floyd as much as the next man – but not when it’s being played ten times a day until 4am," said one resident.

“I’ve lost track of the times I’ve heard Barry White and Marvin Gaye coming from the house, but it was mainly Pink Floyd. I think whenever I hear their songs again I’ll be climbing the walls.”

He had been warned by the court in January about making too much noise, being served an injunction but he broke it in February and March.

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