$10,000 iTunes Gift Card Issued as 10 Billionth Track is Sold
This week iTunes sold its 10 billionth track, and to celebrate the occasion the lucky downloader has been credited with a $10,000 iTunes gift card. The winner’s details have not been disclosed, whoever they are though they are sure to have a much larger music collection before long. Apple will no doubt be impressed to have reached the 10 billion milestone, and Steve Jobs will perhaps now be planning what to do when the 100 billionth track is ultimately downloaded at some stage in the future.
Mudvayne ‘Beautiful and Strange’ Video Banned
Due to sexually explicit scenes taking place in a graveyard and others displaying acts of sadism, Mudvayne’s video for the 'Beautiful and Strange' single has been deemed too extreme to be shown in most places, and can in fact only be found at VampireFreaks.com. The networks aren’t willing to touch it, with VampireFreaks it had found its home though and can currently be viewed on the website. The video is intended for mature audiences only.
Cyrus Bolooki Hits 30
New Found Glory drummer Cyrus Bolooki hits his 30th birthday today. Lead vocalist Jordan Pundik hit the big three-zero back in October, and it's hard to believe that it's now been over a decade since the release of the band's debut album 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'. Here's to hoping that Cyrus Bolooki has a very happy 30th birthday, and Alt-UK wishes him all the best for 2010 and beyond.
You Me At Six to Play Free Acoustic Show and Meet Fans at HMV Oxford Street
You Me At Six is to play a free acoustic show at HMV Oxford Street on Monday 8th February, and you’ll be able to catch the band from 5pm. The show is being played in celebration of the release of the band’s second studio album ‘Hold Me Down’, and after the show the band will be sticking around to meet the fans and sign posters and albums. A big turnout is expected for this acoustic show and as such it's going to be wristbanded, with 350 wristbands available on a first come first served basis. If you’re hoping to attend then ...
New Kids In Glass Houses track Features The Saturdays’ Frankie Sandford
New Kids In Glass Houses track ‘Undercover Lover’ which is to be included on the band’s second studio album ‘Dirt’ will feature The Saturdays’ Frankie Sandford providing guest vocals. The album will consist of a total of sixteen tracks, and as well as featuring guest vocals from Frankie Sandford will also include the track ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ where the Welsh band has had the privilege of working with New Found Glory. ‘Dirt’ is due for release on March 29th through Roadrunner Records, and the following is a full tracklist for the release: 1. Artbreaker I 2. The Best Is Yet To Come 3. Sunshine 4. Matters ...
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$10,000 iTunes Gift Card Issued as 10 Billionth Track is Sold
This week iTunes sold its 10 billionth track, and to celebrate the occasion the...
Mudvayne ‘Beautiful and Strange’ Video Banned
Due to sexually explicit scenes taking place in a graveyard and others displaying...
Cyrus Bolooki Hits 30
New Found Glory drummer Cyrus Bolooki hits his 30th birthday today. Lead vocalist...
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