VH1's Music Radar - Wed., June 7, 2006 - Tues., June 13, 2006

VH1's Music Radar - Wed., June 7, 2006 - Tues., June 13, 2006

NEW YORK, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week...

New Video Adds:
Beginning Monday, June 12
Def Leppard "Rock On"
Rihanna "Unfaithful"
Augustana "Boston"
Rock Kills Kid "Paralyzed"
Mat Kearney "Nothing Left to Lose"

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

Corinne Bailey Rae - This British songbird enjoys the lithe pop vibe of her self-titled debut's soul 'n' jazz arrangements. But there are pockets of grit in this album as well, thanks to Rae's past experience fronting an indie rock band and from her love of Led Zeppelin. The results are honest, intimate and soulful songs.

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
Hot Chip: The Warning - (Astralwerks)

Like The Streets? This Brit'tronica crew mix warm and fuzzy beats with laugh-out-loud lyrics. And Alexis Taylor's falsetto will break your heart.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/hot_chip/artist.jhtml

Nya Jade: My Denial - (Katako)

The San Francisco singer has been compared to Tina Turner and Tracy Chapman. But her inspiring mix of pop, rock and R&B is entirely her own. Time to check out the new kid on the block.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/nya_jade/artist.jhtml

Widespread Panic: Earth To America - (Sanctuary)

They moved from Georgia to the Bahamas to record this baby, and ironically, they sound even closer to home. It features epic jams and searing back-to-basics Southern rock.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/widespread_panic/artist.jhtml

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 Classic presents the exclusive cable-preview of "Neil Young: Heart of Gold" on Friday, June 9 at 8:00 PM. Directed by acclaimed-filmmaker Jonathan Demme, the movie gives viewers an intimate musical portrait of music legend Neil Young during Young's 2005 performance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the former home of The Grand Ole Opry. The 30-minute VH1 Classic special previews the DVD release of the movie and includes interviews with Neil Young and Jonathan Demme. It also features DVD bonuses including an exclusive performance of "Heart of Gold." The DVD is available in-stores on June 13.

Then VH1 Classic pays tribute to Black Music Month when Nile Rogers hosts "A-Z Black Music Month." Beginning on Saturday, June 10 at 1:00 PM/ET/10:00 AM/PT and Sunday, June 11 at 3:00 PM/ET/12:00 PM/PT VH1 Classic will air favorite classic videos encompassing all genres of African American music that have influenced the state of music today. Throughout the four-hour video block Rogers will provide some candid insight on what Black Music Month has meant to him as an artist. Videos include:

"Walk This Way" - RUN D.M.C.
"Superwomen" - Gladys Knight
"Purple Haze" - Jimi Hendrix
"I Feel For You" - Chaka Khan
"Mr. Telephone Man" - New Edition
"Proud Mary" - Ike and Tina Turner
"Superstition" - Stevie Wonder

On Sunday, June 11 at 8:00 PM Cheap Trick stops by the VH1 Classic studio for an all-new "Hangin' With Cheap Trick." Guitarist Rick Nielsen and lead singer Robin Zander came in to chat with VH1 Classic host Amy Scott about the group's latest album, "Rockford." The album is named in tribute to the band's hometown of Rockford, Illinois and critics have hailed it as "a classic sounding Cheap Trick album." Nielsen and Sander also discuss how they came up with the classic "Cheap Trick" logo, Nielsen's guitar collection and the band's appearance on "The Simpsons."

To learn more about these series and other VH1 Classic series and specials please visit http://www.vh1classic.com/.

*all times ET/PT

Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1
212-846-7131

Source: VH1

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

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.vh1classic.com/

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