VH1'S Music Radar WED., May 25, 2005 - TUES., May 31, 2005

VH1'S Music Radar WED., May 25, 2005 - TUES., May 31, 2005

NEW YORK, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

Notable News:

"Listen Up: Antigone Rising" Premieres Wednesday, June 1 at 7:30pm. The all-female NJ/NY-based group is on a mission to revive earnest, all-American rock-n-roll. Their passionate songs have earned them a rabid following across the country and now they're about to bust loose with their first major-label album on Lava Records.

We'll tag along with them at home in Long Island and New Jersey and trace their evolution from struggling local band to major draw. We'll find out first-hand how life is changing for them--and see the girls at work and play as they test out "this rock star thing."

On Sunday, May 29 catch the world premiere video of Joe Perry's "Shakin' My Cage" at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM. "Shakin' My Cage" is the new single off of the legendary Aerosmith guitarist's new self-titled solo album, "Joe Perry." The "Shakin' My Cage" video was the first video produced by VH1 Classic at the new VH1 Classic studios in Manhattan.

New Video Adds:
Beginning Monday, May 30
Eminem "Ass Like That"

"You Oughta Know" - VH1 fills you in on artists on the rise. Get acquainted with these essential new artists.

Keane - Hailing from the teeny southern-Brit town of Battle, Keane has mastered the art of soft-rocking, piano-driven, melodic pop as sweet and infectious as it comes. If you don't believe us, just check the U.K. charts, where the trio's album Hopes and Fears spent four weeks at #1.

Anna Nalick - This charming newcomer writes her feisty pop tunes with no formal training, just a love of music. From the age of thirteen, Anna Nalick was rewriting the lyrics to tunes by Green Day, Nirvana and Matchbox Twenty. She has since honed the craft of storytelling and this singer/songwriter showcases her own poignant music on her debut Wreck of the Day.

What's on VH1.com?

Hear Music First
Better Than Ezra: Before The Robots - (Artemis)
A decade after Deluxe, these N'Awlins alt.rockers are still going strong.
Their new album is great driving music.
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/better_than_ezra/artist.jhtml

The Dead 60's: The Dead 60's - (Epic)
Ska, anyone? This Liverpool combo take "Scratch" Perry and King Tubby as
their reference points.
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/dead_sixties/903525/album.jhtml

Oasis: Don't Believe The Truth - (Epic)
You know what to expect: Aggressive tunes, weepy ballads and one of
rock's most distinctive voices. The Gallaghers deliver.
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/oasis/897313/album.jhtml

Live @ VH1.com
Charlie Mars: Live @ VH1.com - (V2)
This Arkansas-born guitarist can send shivers down your spine. Watch him
play an acoustic selection of tunes from his self-titled album.
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/mars_charlie/videos.jhtml#live

New Videos
Embrace: "Ashes" - (Lava)
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/embrace_uk_/artist.jhtml

Hot Hot Heat: "Middle Of Nowhere" - (Sire)
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/hot_hot_heat/artist.jhtml

Jaguar Wright: "Free" -
(Artemis)http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/wright_jaguar/artist.jhtml

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown:
1. Gwen Stefani "Hollaback Girl"
2. 3 Doors Down "Let Me Go"
3. Green Day "Holiday"
4. Black Eyed Peas "Don't Phunk With My Heart"
5. Mariah Carey "We Belong Together"
6. Backstreet Boys "Incomplete"
7. The Killers "Mr. Brightside"
8. Dave Matthews Band "American Baby"
9. Alicia Keys "Karma"
10. Kelly Clarkson "Behind These Hazel Eyes"
11. Destiny's Child "Girl"
12. Rob Thomas "Lonely No More"
13. Anna Nalick "Breathe (2 AM)"
14. Will Smith "Switch"
15. Howie Day "Collide"
16. Gavin DeGraw "Chariot"
17. Foo Fighters "Best of You"
18. Jack Johnson "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"
19. Joss Stone "Spoiled"
20. Shakira "La Tortura"

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 Classic kicks-off Memorial Day Weekend with "Metal Mania" featuring Europe's lead singer Joey Tempest premiering Saturday, May 28 at 12:00 PM and 12:00 AM. Tempest stopped by the VH1 Classic studio to discuss the band's new album "Start from the Dark," the band's reunion, as well as some of the group's performance highlights including performing "The Final Countdown" on the Eve of the Millennium in Stockholm, Sweden.

On Sunday, May 29 VH1 Classic presents all-new back-to-back hour-long episodes of "All Star Jams." First-up at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM Mike Love of the beloved Beach Boys stopped by the VH1 Classic studio to promote the groups newest album, "Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of the Beach Boys." Mike and VH1 Classic host Amy Scott also discuss classic Beach Boys recordings and moments. Then at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM catch the WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO of Joe Perry's "Shakin' My Cage" the new single off of the legendary Aerosmith guitarist's new self-titled solo album, "Joe Perry." The "Shakin' My Cage" video was the first video produced by VH1 Classic at the new VH1 Classic studios in Manhattan.

Then on Monday, May 30 beginning at 6:00 AM catch up with all of your favorite classic artists as VH1 Classic presents a Memorial Day "Hanging With" Marathon. Artists including, Huey Lewis, Billy idol, The O'Jays, Joe Cocker, Buddy Guy, Anthrax, Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, Erasure, and New Order discuss everything from new projects to the current landscape of the music industry. There will also be exclusive performances by The O'Jays, Billy Idol and others.

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