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This week, the band fun. released their new album “Some Nights” to much acclaim. Some of you may be familiar with fun. as their debut title, “Aim and Ignite” was released in 2009 and some of you may go back even further and remember front man, Nate Ruess’s, previous band The Format. Others may have just found out about the group recently by their song “We Are Young” which graces the airwaves and iTunes (currently number 2 most downloaded) or from the Chevy commercials.

I got into The Format back in the early 2000s when I saw them promoting their debut album, “Interventions + Lullabies”, at a local club here in Los Angeles. I immediate fell in love with their pop melodies and ability to write and compose music. After some issues with their record label, the released a second full length album entitled “Dog Problems” which was orchestrated better than their debut record and even more catchy.

Once The Format disbanded, I was pleased to hear Nate would be returning for another project with a new group and I was a fun. fan the minute I heard their songs up on MySpace prior to being officially released. fun.’s debut album, “Aim and Ignite”, leads off with the song “Be Calm” which set the tone for the whole album. The musicianship that went into that song including everything from violins to theremins truly set it apart from other pop/rock songs on the market and fun. had an identity that was unrivaled. With a mini orchestra backing the song and some amazing crescendos that highlight Nate’s vocal talent made it one of may favorite albums in the past 5 years.

The reason I am backing this review with some history is because everything that made me love The Format and fun. in the past seems to have disappeared from their new album, “Some Nights”.

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, WaterTower Music and DC Entertainment have announced the “Batman: Arkham City” album details. The album will contain 12 all new tracks from artists like Daughtry, Panic! At The Disco, Coheed and Cambria, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and more. The artists on the album were influenced by their own unique interpretations of the stories surrounding Batman.

Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez said, “I write in a very conceptual format with the stories that surround Coheed and Cambria, but Batman has a much larger, defined history and rules that go along with it.  My goal was to find universal themes from Batman’s existing history to help give the lyrics legs and dimension so that the song could live within that world.”

The album is set to release on October 4th, two weeks before the game itself. You can see the track list below:

1. Panic! At The Disco – Mercenary
2. Coheed and Cambria – Deranged
3. The Duke Spirit – Creature
4. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Shadow On The Run
5. Blaqk Audio - Afterdark
6. The Raveonettes – Oh, Stranger
7. ††† (Crosses) – The Years
8. The Damned Things – Trophy Widow
9. Daughtry – Drown In You
10. The Boxer Rebellion – Losing You
11. Serj Tankian – Total Paranoia
12. 12. A Place to Bury Strangers – In The Shadow*

In our effort to bring you more exclusive content, we will be featuring unsigned and undiscovered artists that we feel would appeal to our audience.

The first band in our series is based out of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, CA. Terminal VI is a rock band that utilizes a combination of catchy melodies with lyrical gold.

Formed in 2009, TERMINAL VI is a dynamic rock group bursting out of the Los Angeles music scene bringing the focus of great songwriting and musicianship back to the world of rock. Big choruses, unforgettable melodies, strong lyrics, ripping guitar solos and creative percussion serve as a reminder of what rock music can be.

TERMINAL VI tributes the band’s unique sound to its individual members, each from distinct musical backgrounds. It’s this diverse mix that allows them to draw influences on everything from hard rock to electronica, and everything in between, creating a truly original sound.

From their demo release in March 2009, to their 2010 “Honor in Struggle” EP release, TERMINAL VI has launched a movement in the Southern California region, which thanks to dedicated fans has rapidly spreading across the globe. And although the music emits dark undertones, the band’s message is always positive; stay true to who you are, believe in yourself and never stop fighting.

Be sure to check out the 2 songs embedded below and purchase their debut album, “Visions”, which releases today and is available on iTunes.

You can see and hear more Terminal VI at their website or their MySpace page.

If you like X-Men and Lady Gaga, this song’s for you…

The official music video for Adam Lambert’s debut single, “Time for Miracles” has been released on MySpace.  The song will be featured in the upcoming film, “2012″, which hits theaters November 13th, 2009.  Check out the video below.

Michael Jackson’s This Is It

Sony has released the trailer for “This is It”, a film documenting Michael Jackson’s final moments leading up to his concert tour. The documentary will be released worldwide on October 28th for a limited 2-week engagement. Tickets go on sale September 27th.

Here’s the press release:

Kenny Ortega directed the film, which is produced with the full support of The Estate of Michael Jackson. Ortega, director of and Jackson’s creative partner on the THIS IS IT concert, said, “This film is Michael’s gift to his fans. As we began assembling the footage for the motion picture we realized we captured something extraordinary, unique and very special. It’s a very private, exclusive look into a creative genius’s world. For the first time ever, fans will see Michael as they have never seen him before – this great artist at work. It is raw, emotional, moving and powerful footage that captures his interactions with the THIS IS IT collaborators that he had personally assembled for this once in a lifetime project. This film shows a consummate performer working with and guiding singers, dancers, band members, choreographers, special effects creators and countless other creative members of the team as we all assemble this historic concert. I can think of many words to describe Michael as he rehearses for and creates THIS IS IT– inspirational, dynamic, generous, dedicated, loving and the guiding force—you see him as the true architect and driving force of this project – a true master of his craft, the Entertainer of Entertainers. I’m proud of the many years of friendship and creative association I shared with Michael and I’m happy that people will get a chance to see his spirit and drive in action. THIS IS IT may go down as the greatest concert that no one got a chance to see, but with this film, we get a rare portrait of Michael as he prepares for his final curtain call and what I believe was going to be his master work.”

Michael Jackson THIS IS IT will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June, 2009, the film is drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, and genius as he creates and perfects his final show.

“I have never been partners with a more creative, innovative or groundbreaking entertainer than Michael Jackson,” said Randy Phillips, President & CEO, AEG LIVE and producer of Michael Jackson THIS IS IT. “While the concerts would have been the greatest shows in the history of music, our film will provide a historic event for Michael’s fans to see for themselves the genius that he was and the creativity, talent and imagination that the entire cast devoted to create the ‘greatest concert that never happened’.”

Snoop Dogg recently appeared on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” and was asked a $50,000 question about Zack Snyder’s “Watchmen”.  Apparently, Snoop fell asleep during the film and had to poll the audience.  Enjoy