Top Stories: November 21, 2008 • New Springsteen Single Hits Radio
• The Roots Tour Bus Tips Over, Nobody Hurt
• Kraftwerk Suit Means Victory for Sampling
• News Ticker: Wentz Baby, Velvet Revolver
Top stories from the last three days:
• Neil Young Talks ...
Single Minded: Britney Spears, Dr. Dre and Fleet Foxes Britney Spears, “Womanizer” [Benny Benassi Club Mix]
When we first heard about this song, we thought it was Britney who was the womanizer. So then when we heard the actual song, it was a tiny bit disappointing. This icy remix makes questions ...
Springsteen’s “Working On A Dream” Hits Radio Photo: Cain/Getty
In case you missed its debut at the Barack Obama rally or during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys/Washington Redskins game, Bruce Springsteen’s new single “Working On A Dream” is streaming now over at Q104.3’s ...
Kraftwerk Copyright Infringement Case Means Victory For Sampling Photo: Winter/Getty
The highest German civil court overturned a decision that Kraftwerk had their copyright infringed by a rap producer who used two seconds of the band’s music as a sample. In the new ruling, sampling music does not count as a ...
News Ticker: Bronx Mowgli Wentz, Bruce Springsteen, Velvet Revolver Photo: Stawiarz/Getty
Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson welcomed a baby son late Thursday night. The 7 lbs, 11 oz. baby was named Bronx Mowgli Wentz.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band were the winners of the Top Tour and Top ...
The Roots Tour Bus Crashes, ?uestlove Blogs From Ambulance Photo: Getty
The Roots were involved in a crash yesterday in France when their double-decker tour bus flipped and collided with a van. Despite the severity of the accident, everyone on the bus is alive and okay (outside of a few “cuts and neck ...
Inside the Rockers Studio: On the Set of Elvis Costello’s “Spectacle” From punk provocateur to pop crooner, Elvis Costello has played many parts over three decades, but TV host? Well, yeah, even that. He sat behind the desk at the Late Show one night in 2003, filling in for an ailing David Letterman. Veteran music ...
On the Travers Take: Peter Travers Reviews “Twilight” The day has finally arrived. Twilight, the first film based on the tween vampire book series by Stephenie Meyer, gets its release this weekend. But is it worth the hype surrounding undead dreamboat Robert Pattinson? Click below for the complete review ...
Tour Tracker: Lil Wayne, Andrew Bird and Where’s The Band? Lil Wayne actually leaves the recording studio for some year-end shows, Andrew Bird flies around the U.S. in 2009 and Where’s The Band? Tour features the frontmen of Thrice, Saves the Day, Get Up Kids and Bayside. Follow the jump for the complete ...
Exclusive First Look: Paramore’s Live DVD “The Final RIOT!” “We like to film stuff, but we don’t always get the chance to do it,” Paramore bassist Jeremy Davis tells Rock Daily of the band’s decision to bring a friend on the road to film what would become the band’s first DVD, The ...
Contest
Our IRC host, http://chat.vjtd3.com is holding its second ascii art contest for Christmas. There will be an additional prize this time, yet to be determined. Dec 25th is the final day for entries. All holidays including Hanukkah are included and eligible.
Anyone can enter their artwork provided the following rules are followed:
1) The artwork is your own.
2) The artwork is in text format and IRC friendly.
3) The artwork isn't demeaning/negitive/similar.
Any submition can be rejected for any or no reason.
What can you win? You have 3 options!
1) You and any group on this network or a non-profit orginization wins $25 USD.
2) You win $50 USD.
3) A group on this network ro a non-profit wins $100 USD.
So head on over to #chat and show us what you got!
Welcome two new DJs to Asshat Radio!
We would like to introduce two new DJs to ya'll now. We are excited to announce that CouchCat and Shorty have joined the crew.
Couchcat plays a mix of errr everything lol.. variety, the spice of life. You could hear anything from thrash to techno when hes around. As for that.. when is the kitty on?? Hell if I know, hes pretty much like Kelli n Liz.. tune in and find out!
Shorty will be spinnin that virtual vinyl, starting next week, on Monday and Friday afternoons. Featuring all those kickass rock and blues tunes you love. Tune in, you won't be sorry!
pssst a lil birdy told us that PowerPig and co had such a blast last week, that they will be back again. If you missed the party be sure to tune in on Saturday !!!
Saturday Night with The PowerPig and co!
Spend your saturday night with the PowerPig and Co on AssHat radio
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Playing a mix of all the greatest tunes ever made, with some serious comedy thrown in. You do NOT want to miss this one!
This Saturday, Nov18th, at 7pm CST.
HairBand Monday
If ya'll like 80s hairbands ( no you don't have to admit it outloud) check out asshat radio tonight 7pm EST.. Torb let me glance at his playlist for this show, and I gotta say theres a bunch of stuff I love, and stuff I forgot about etc.. anyway you look at it, its gonna be kickass. So clicky the Tune in links, join chat and party on! Liz
We are back with a full lineup!
After a fun summer away from it all, we are back!! Thats right folks.. no more 18 hours a day of Otto.
Starting Halloween night with the return of Torbjorn. If your into Badass Southern Rock and listening to bands you didn't know existed.. then you can NOT miss Tuesday nights with Torb. Following Tuesdays with Torb you can catch Liz gone latenight. Playing only the best Guitar Rock and Metal till ???
Wednesday nights RooDog in da house. Playing all your requests and the most kicking tunes. If you like a mix, you can't miss with the RooDog.
Thursday night Thrash is back with your host Josh. If metal is your thing, Thursday Night Thrash is the place to be. Not for the easily offended.
Friday nights you are locked in the Asylum with the Iceman.. there is no telling what will go on there. Enter at your own risk. All we can guarantee is you won't be sorry.
Saturday Nights you're Swoonin with the Mooner. Playing the Best Classic Rock and a little of everything else mixed in.
Sunday nights Augie is Spinning that Virtual Vinyl. Playing the Best Rock mix from the 60's to todays new music.
As most of you who follow us know. One of our favorite DJ's and our Monday night Man has been battling some health issues. Until he is able to get back into the swing of things, the Rockin with Robb show on monday nights will be covered by a variety of DJs. Tune in and find out who!
And we can not forget the Ladies of AssHat Radio. Every Monday - Friday you can hear Kelli Gone Country taking all your Country and Southern Rock requests, and DatOneGirl.. Lola.. Liz.. whatever personality she picks that day.. playing.. well who the hell knows with her, could be anything from Pantera to Donna Summer. We have no idea when they are on.. they tag team and do what they want. All we know is one of them is on most times each day.
Our DJ's interact with the listeners via the chatroom. If you want to come in and request a tune, tell us we rock.. or even that we suck. Click the chat block on the left and tell us what you want to hear.