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Saosin guitarist comments on dismissal of singer
Saosin guitarist Justin Shekoski has commented about the dismissal of the band's former singer Cove Reber, which was announced by the band back in July.Shekoski posted the following as a response to this video:"We kicked Cove out of the band because his stage performance and vocal performances were on a downward spiral. We didn't feel he could represent the music that we have recorded well on stage.We are not on a record label! Virgin (since that's the label we were on) didnt have anything to do with the firing, they dropped us before it all went down.We didn't kick him out because he has long hair or because he doesn't look like us haha, I have long hair as well.And the part about Cove being "clean"? This must be a joke. He was the only member of Saosin that smokes cigarettes, religiously. if that's not mind altering enough for you mormons, I have smoked the devils Lettace (weed) with him tons of times. Oh, drinking with Cove is also fun I must say. I hope none of you judge him for...
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Falls Festival and Sunset Sounds line-ups
The annual Falls Festival and Sunset Sounds line-ups were announced this morning. Gracing Australian shores for the summer festivals will be some big international acts including New York indie rockers Interpol, 80s rock n’ roll icon Joan Jett, nu ravers Klaxons, noise pop outfit Sleigh Bells and hip-hop legends Public Enemy (who will perform “Fear of A Black Planet” in its entirety). Representing the Australian music scene during the New Year festivities will be acts including The Living End, Tame Impala, Angus & Julia Stone and Paul Kelly. Falls Music and Arts Festival and Sunset Sounds 2010 line-up: Interpol Joan Jett And The Blackhearts The National The Living End Public Enemy – Performing In Full Their Masterpiece ‘Fear Of A Black Planet’ Klaxons Angus And Julia Stone Tame Impala The Rapture* Ladyhawke Cold War Kids Sleigh Bells Peaches – DJ/Karaoke/Performance Art Set Hot Hot Heat Paul Kelly Ash Grunwald Children Collide The Beautiful Girls* The Soft Pack Dan Sultan* The M...