VH1's Music Radar - Wed., May 10, 2006 - Tues., May 16, 2006

VH1's Music Radar - Wed., May 10, 2006 - Tues., May 16, 2006

NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week ...

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Beginning Monday, May 8

Keane "Is It Any Wonder"
Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland "Promiscuous"
Godsmack "Speak"
Gomez "How We Operate"
India.Arie "I Am Not My Hair"
Wolfmother "Woman"

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

Daniel Powter -- Daniel Powter is having anything but a bad day. In 2005, his single "Bad Day" was the biggest airplay song in Europe and its now becoming a big hit in America too. "American Idol" has even picked up the song as their theme for departing contestants. Fans of smart, insightful pop music will be happy to hear his self titled album is scheduled to be released on April 11th.

The Fray -- With the release of their debut album, "How To Save A Life," The Fray are ready to show the world that Denver actually is a "rock city." The timeless songs on their debut are soaring ballads with a ragged edge. Led by choir-trained singer Isaac Slade, the band invokes the sound of Coldplay mixed with Bright Eyes.

KT Tunstall -- KT Tunstall has become a sensation in Great Britain with her soulful style of songwriting. Her debut, "Eye to the Telescope" is an intimate album with a rock crunch that comes from an appreciation for the beats of Bo Diddley.

James Blunt -- This ex-soldier has gone from riding in tanks to topping the UK charts with the ballad "You're Beautiful," that Elton John has compared to his own hit "Your Song." The candor and catchiness of Back to Bedlam is the reason for Blunt's success -- the CD showcases a disarmingly tender voice that speaks with the heart of a true romantic.

What's on VH1.com?

Hear Music First
Mason Jennings: Boneclouds -- (Epic)

This acoustic troubadour has built up a lot of buzz with his homemade albums. There are shades of Jack Johnson, and an unmistakable humanist vibe. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/jennings_mason/1281708/album.jhtml

Ben Folds & Rupert Gregson Williams: Over The Hedge Soundtrack -- (Sony)

The piano-busting songwriter, Ben Folds contributes smart, sardonic music for the new animated movie. William Shatner singing "Rockin' the Suburbs"? Clash covers? It's gonna be wild. www.vh1.com/movies/movie/240437/moviemain.jhtml?popThis=popMovieHMF(1279578)

Dirtie Blonde: Dirtie Blonde -- (Jive)

Get inside the mixed-up head of Amie Miriello. She'll wow you with her passionate vocals and high-voltage rock 'n' roll. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/dirtie_blonde/1279565/album.jhtml

You Oughta Know
You Oughta Know Corinne Bailey Rae!

British songbird can sound bittersweet yet buoyant. Get better acquainted with the singer with the world premiere of her new video for "Put Your Records On," where she and her pals celebrate summer with a bike ride through the countryside. Also, flip through some beautiful photos and hear clips from her self-titled debut album. http://www.vh1.com/artists/you_oughta_know/

Video Premiere
Keane: "Is It Any Wonder" -- (Interscope)

They're back, they're edgier, and you won't believe what they've done in their new video. Let's just say you might want to strap yourself in. www.vh1.com/artists/az/keane/artist.jhtml?extPop=popVspot(1530418,85137)

What's on VH1 Classic?

On Saturday, May 13 at 5:00 PM, VH1 Classic premieres "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster." Award-winning filmmakers Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger (of the Paradise Lost films on HBO) direct "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster," a documentary about rock stars in therapy. After 20 years of heavy metal, a few members of Metallica decide to hire psychologist Phil Towle to work out some group tensions during the making of their album "St. Anger." Most of the therapy sessions involve drummer Lars Ulrich and singer/guitarist James Hetfield, with some input from guitarist Kirk Hammett. Also included are former band members Dave Mustaine of Megadeth and ex-bassist Jason Newsted. The band works through difficulties in group dynamics, personal demons, and relationship issues. The film shows recording sessions as well as therapy sessions, including the recruitment of bassist Robert Trujillo and the much-publicized controversies of Internet file-sharing and Hetfield's drug rehabilitation are also discussed. "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster" will re-air on Sunday, May 14 at 11:30 AM.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at http://www.vh1classic.com/ .

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Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1
212-846-7131

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Lori Hornik of VH1, +1-212-846-7131

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http://www.vh1classic.com/

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