JUSTIN BIEBER REIGNS SUPREME WITH THE TOP NEW ARTIST DEBUT OF 2009

ALL SEVEN SONGS FROM DEBUT CD IN THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BILLBOARD HISTORY!

FIRST SOLO ARTIST IN BILLBOARD HOT 100 HISTORY TO SEND FOUR SONGS FROM A DEBUT ALBUM INTO THE TOP 40 PRIOR TO ALBUM’S RELEASE

JUSTIN BIEBER’S DEBUT ALBUM, MY WORLD ENTERS SOUNDSCAN AT #6 – YOUTUBE VIEWS TOP 100 MILLION!!

ALBUM FUELED BY FOUR CONSECUTIVE TOP 40 HITS: “ONE TIME,” “ONE LESS LONELY GIRL,” “LOVE ME,” AND “FAVORITE GIRL”

Nearly a half-year of the most intense fan frenzy ever witnessed for a new artist – focusing on his premiere quartet of Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits since July, “One Time,” “One Less Lonely Girl,” “Love Me,” and “Favorite Girl” – has resulted in an explosive # 6 Soundscan debut for RBMG -Teen Island star Justin Bieber’s first album, My World (released November 17th on Island Records) on first week sales of 136,741 units. Also worth noting My World is officially the #1 album in Canada, beating John Mayer to the top spot.

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DJ Tiesto
The Shrine – Los Angeles, CA
11/28/2009

It isn’t everyday that one can get two generations of a family at one show, but on Friday night we did.  DJ Tiesto played the first of his three shows at the Shrine. Here are the two takes on the night.

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LMFAO
Congress Theatre – Chicago, IL
11/22/2009

As I was walking into the venue, I was skeptical that this concert could be enjoyable. However, their music is less about content and more about hype; I found their performance to be immensely entertaining. Each of their singles such as “I’m in Miami Bitch” and “Shots” were executed at such a high energy level, that it is difficult to find yourself not bobbing along to the beat and reciting their notorious hooks!

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Peaches
The Metro – Chicago, IL
11/20/2009

Peaches… What to say about Peaches? Well According to her website “Peaches has always trafficked in subversion. Having held the attention of international audiences for a decade, now she reveals new dimensions of her artistry. A revolutionary figure in 21st century electronic music, Peaches can also reference the innovations of like-minded icons who preceded her with cool assurance. Peaches is still Peaches. “I have a strong image and a strong character,” she admits.”

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Amanda Blank
The Metro – Chicago, IL
11/20/2009

Amanda Blank is awesome! Many are familiar with Amanda as the fiery vixen appearing alongside crowd and critical darlings Spankrock, and as part of the Philly-based pop group Sweatheart. Enlisting the help of uber-produers Diplo, Switch and XXXChange, Amanda Blank has made a record that is light years ahead of what anyone could’ve expected based on her guest appearances thus far. Balancing a razor-sharp wit & vocal dexterity with an unmatched stage presence, this is a woman to watch. Her record includes other such as Spank Rock, Santigold, Lykke Li and the Cool Kids.

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If you remember Fatboy Slim from the 90s (“The Rockafeller Skank” and “Weapon of Choice”), then consider yourself a little bit more familiar with the up and coming Space Cowboy. Featured under Fatboy Slim’s label for years, Space Cowboy has finally hit U.S. shores with tracks featuring some of the hottest artists of the time.

More about his debut US album Digital Rock Star after the jump…

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London Calling / The Clash

among the greatest
albums of any genre
much more than punk rock

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All Time Low
House of Blues – Chicago, IL
November 23, 2009

Having been an avid supporter of All Time Low since the moment I heard “Coffee Shop Soundtrack” back in May 2006, I can honestly say I’ve been there with the band since the beginning. Of their career, that is. I somehow got ahold of a mixed tape with “Coffee Shop Soundtrack” on it as the last track and fell in love with the song. You can’t help but sing it over and over again upon your first listen. It’s just so freaking catchy! Now, three and a half years later, I am still a huge fan of Baltimore, Maryland natives All Time Low. I own all of their albums and EPs. I attend every concert when the guys roll through Chicago. If the four dudes in All Time Low continue to write and perform such poppy and sonically pleasing tunes, then there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the band will be around for a long time. Watch out Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy, ATL is on your heels and about to take the lead.

More photos of All Time Low after the jump…

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Hey Monday
House of Blues – Chicago, IL
November 23, 2009

Hey Monday is the new Paramore. Not that Paramore is going away any time soon. That band is here to stay. I am simply comparing one of my new favorite bands (Hey Monday) to one of my all-time favorite bands (Paramore) and I do not see anything wrong with that. Do you? While watching Hey Monday perform live in concert, the similarities between lead singer Cassadee Pope and lead singer for Paramore Haley Williams are blatantly obvious. Pope is Hey Monday’s main songwriter in addition to the “face” of the group. Then there is Cassadee’s vocal skills. Pope can belt like there’s no tomorrow, proving to audiences that yes, she can really sing. No Auto-Tune for this little lady.

See more photos of Hey Monday plus the band’s set list after the jump…

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Dead Hub: Congrats on the success of Sexy People on the Billboard Charts!

Lolene: It’s so amazing!

Dead Hub: Can you tell us about the Victoria Secret and “Sexy People” partnership?

Lolene: You are the first person I am telling this to. Yeah, I am a big fan of Victoria secret! They are, what I consider, the high-end lingerie line. It’s going to be a big campaign over Christmas. It is very competitive commercial! I am so flattered they picked “Sexy People” over so many other artists! “Sexy People” is the new Victoria Secret song!! Sexy song for a sexy brand!! I hope I get to do some in store performances, or have music that can be placed into the (shopping) bags.

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