Weezer Releases Clash Cover & Additional Tracks as Part of "Weezer iTunes Pass," 10/13-11/24

It was announced today that everyone's favorite Snuggie wearer Rivers Cuomo and Weezer have established a new iTunes pass for fans. Purchasers will receive exclusive tracks, like their cover of "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash, and other assorted media content from Weezer's new record, Raditude. Tracks will be sent to the purchaser's iTunes library once a week from 10/13-11/24. Go to the iTunes Store for details.

The WEEZER iTunes Pass launches today on the iTunes Store. The iTunes Pass gives fans access to new and exclusive music, video, remixes, art and other content from their favorite artists over a set period of time, delivered to their iTunes library as soon as they're available.

Fans who purchase the WEEZER iTunes Pass ($19.99) will receive a variety of content beginning on October 13th with a cover of The Clash's "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" and continuing in weekly installments until November 24th. The WEEZER iTunes Pass includes a deluxe version of the band's new album Raditude plus exclusive additional tracks, live recordings, remixes, behind-the-scenes video footage and the music video for single "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To."

ATE's "Sometime Around Midnight" Named #1 Alternative by iTunes, 2009 Dates Announced

The Airborne Toxic Event's first single off its eponymous debut album,"Sometime Around Midnight" was named by iTunes as the #1 Alternative Song of 2008. The band, who recently finished a run of 30 shows in 30 days, announces today world touring plans for 2009, starting in the UK on January 20 in Norwich at Arts Centre. The US leg begins February 11 in San Diego. Prior to the start of the UK tour the band will be the musical guests on Late Show With David Letterman on January 13.

The band has been wowing music fans both with the album and live shows. Drowned In Sound, one of the most influential UK blogs wrote that the band's live show is "quite astonishing...Musically there are elements of the likes of Modest Mouse, a more sensible National or even a less pretentious Arcade Fire." NME wrote, "If You haven't seen TATE, you should." Spin named them "Band Of The Day" immediately upon hearing the album.

"Sometime Around Midnight" is still climbing the charts and getting added to playlists five months after it was initially released to radio, and is now in the Top 15 of Mediabase's chart. The song's accompanying video is currently "Video of the Day" at AOL (here).

2009 Tour Dates

UK:
Thu Jan 22 - Norwich, UK - Arts Centre
Fri Jan 23 - Halye, UK - Sandshifter
Sat Jan 24 - Nottingham UK - Bodega
Sun Jan 25 - Leeds, UK - Cockpit 2
Fri Jan 30 - Glasgow, Scotland - King Tuts
Sat Jan 31 - Derby, UK - The Royal
Sun Feb 1 - Cardiff, Wales - Barfly
Tue Feb 3 - Manchester, UK - Ruby Lounge
Wed Feb 4 - London, UK - 100 Club
Fri Feb 6 - Paris, France - Fleche d'Or


US & CANADA:
Wed Feb 11 - San Diego, CA - Delta Room @ House of Blues
Thu Feb 12 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda
Fri Feb 13 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of Hill
Sat Feb 14 - Sacramento, CA - The Blue Lamp
Tue Feb 17 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir
Wed Feb 18 - Vancouver, BC - Media Club
Fri Feb 20 - Boise, ID - Neurolux
Sat Feb 21 - Salt Lake City, UT - SHO
Mon Feb 23 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
Thu Feb 26 - Des Moines, IA - The Vaudeville Mews
Fri Feb 27 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club
Sat Feb 28 - Chicago, IL - Shubas
Sun Mar 1 - Columbus, OH - The Basement
Mon Mar 2 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr Smalls
Wed Mar 4 - Toronto, ON - El Mocambo
Thu Mar 5 - Ottawa, ON - Zaphod Beeblebrox
Fri Mar 6 - Montreal, QC - Les Saints
Sat Mar 7 - Boston, MA - Paradise
Mon Mar 9 - West Chester, PA - The Note
Tue Mar 10 - Asbury Park, NJ - The Saint
Wed Mar 11 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
Thu Mar 12 - Washington, DC - Backstage @ The Black Cat
Fri Mar 13 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
Sat Mar 14 - Columbia, SC - Five Points
Sun Mar 15 - Atlanta, GA - The Drunken Unicorn
Tue Mar 17 - Dallas, TX - The Loft
Wed Mar 18 - Houston, TX - Meridian Red Room
Tue Mar 24 - Scottsdale, AZ - Martini Ranch
Wed Mar 25 - Las Vegas, NV Beauty Bar
Thu Mar 26 - Pomona, CA - Glass House

Negotiations Stall to Digitize/Itune Beatles' Catalogue

My favorite quote: "EMI want something we're not prepared to give 'em. It's between EMI and The Beatles I think - what else is new?"

Sir Paul McCartney has said he wants The Beatles' catalogue to appear on Apple's iTunes store, but that negotiations have currently "stalled."

"We'd like to do it," Sir Paul told BBC News. "We are very for it, we've been pushing it. But there are a couple of sticking points, I understand."

He said "heavy negotiations" were going on with their former record label EMI.

"EMI want something we're not prepared to give 'em. It's between EMI and The Beatles I think - what else is new?"

The band's music is not currently available to download legally.

"Last word I got back was it's stalled at the moment," Sir Paul said. "But I really hope it will happen because I think it should."

EMI, which owns the Beatles recordings, must agree a deal with Apple Corps, the company set up by the band to look after their classic catalogue.

The various parties involved have been unable to reach agreement but we really hope everyone can make progress soon

An EMI spokesperson said: "We have been working hard to secure agreement with Apple Corps to make the Beatles' legendary recording catalogue available to fans in digital form.

"Unfortunately the various parties involved have been unable to reach agreement but we really hope everyone can make progress soon."

Sir Paul was speaking as he launched a new album under the name The Fireman, his collaboration with producer Youth.

The album, Electric Arguments, has seen the former Beatle take an experimental twist and has garnered glowing reviews.

It was released on Monday and, along with solo work by all four members of the legendary British band, is available to buy on iTunes.

The vast majority of major acts have now signed up to sell their songs on iTunes, with only AC/DC, Kid Rock and Garth Brooks also holding out.

There were hopes that Beatles songs would become available after Apple Inc - which owns the download store - ended a trademark dispute with Apple Corps last year. (Source)