Forum Views ()
Forum Replies ()
Read more with google mobile :
Indie rockers unite for AIDS benefit album
| Entertainment
|
My Profile
Top News
Reuters top ten news stories delivered to your inbox each day.
Subscribe
You are here:
Home
>
News
>
Entertainment
>
Article
Home
Business & Finance
News
U.S.
Politics
International
Technology
Entertainment
Film
Music
People
Television
Arts
Industry
Sports
Lifestyle
Oddly Enough
Environment
Health
Science
Special Coverage
Video
Pictures
Your View
The Great Debate
Blogs
Weather
Reader Feedback
Do More With Reuters
RSS
Widgets
Mobile
Podcasts
Newsletters
Your View
Make Reuters My Homepage
Partner Services
CareerBuilder
Affiliate Network
Professional Products
Support (Customer Zone)
Reuters Media
Financial Products
About Thomson Reuters
Indie rockers unite for AIDS benefit album
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:26pm EST
Email | Print |
Share
| Reprints | Single Page
[-]
Text
[+]
By Jonathan Cohen
NEW YORK (Billboard) - In 1993, Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Soundgarden, the Smashing Pumpkins and Pavement brought AIDS activism into the bedrooms of grunge-obsessed teens on the benefit album "No Alternative," marrying music to message in a way that registered strongly with Generation X.
The project, organized by the Red Hot Organization -- an international production company dedicated to fighting AIDs through pop culture -- and released by Arista Records, sold 292,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and generated several modern rock radio hits. But the success was a mixed blessing; other major labels went out of their way to discourage radio airplay, because they thought it would compete with their own promotions for the contributing artists. (Geffen famously refused to allow Red Hot to use Nirvana's name on the packaging.)
Red Hot isn't dealing with any of those problems as it prepares for the February 17 release of "Dark Was the Night," a sort of indie rock sequel to "No Alternative" curated by the National's Aaron and Bryce Dessner. To be issued by 4AD, the 32-song collection showcases the leading lights of the genre, including Spoon, Arcade Fire, Cat Power, Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, Grizzly Bear, Iron & Wine, Andrew Bird, Yo La Tengo, the New Pornographers and the National itself. Proceeds will benefit as-yet-undetermined AIDS organizations.
"On this record, we tried to capture this musical renaissance, which may not have the cultural impact of grunge or punk, but is equally significant from a cultural and creative standpoint," said Red Hot co-founder John Carlin, who executive-produced the album. "It's an assertion of Aaron and Bryce's generation. These artists are not fringe or marginal."
Carlin has known Aaron Dessner since 1999, when he hired him fresh out of college to work at his Web design company, Funny Garbage. He was an early supporter of the National, the band that became Dessner's full-time job in 2005, and the pair remained close as the band eventually signed with Beggars Banquet and garnered international renown.
Two years ago, they presented the idea for an indie-centric Red Hot album to Beggars Group heads Martin Mills and Richard Russell, who agreed on a budget and stepped aside while the creative process got rolling. "Dark Was the Night," which also boasts tracks from My Morning Jacket, Kronos Quartet and Feist, is the first Red Hot project to be released by an indie label.
"Bryce and I found ourselves in the midst of all of our peers and in a position to invite them to participate in this," Dessner said. "Almost everybody was willing to donate their time and their music."
"Dark Was the Night" features a number of intriguing collaborations, among them Feist with Ben Gibbard and Grizzly Bear, Dirty Projectors with David Byrne, the Books with Jose Gonzalez, Aaron Dessner with Bon Iver, and Bryce Dessner with Antony.
Songs from the album, which is also available with a different sequence as a triple-vinyl set, were rolled out one per day on a dedicated MySpace site leading up to release date.
"This is a project about the best of new music, but there are old-fashioned pleasures, like listening to it in sequence and holding the package in your hand," Carlin said. "The intent was not for folks to cherry-pick a track from their favorite artists, but to see it as a coherent, creative expression."
(Editing by Sheri Linden at Reuters)
© Thomson Reuters 2009 All rights reserved
Share:
Del.icio.us
Digg
Mixx
My Web
Facebook
LinkedIn
Next Article:
London tale, Iran tragedy lead Berlin film charge
Also On Reuters
U.S. mortgage rescue plan cheers some, angers others
Video
Video: Blogging tips for Downturn 2.0
Allen Stanford, flamboyant Texan, faces media glare
More Entertainment News
Chris Brown's father says singer "remorseful"
Calif. court denies appeal in actors contract talks
Martin laughs off criticism of "Pink Panther 2"
Nude Madonna photo sells for $37,500 at auction
Peter Gabriel spurns Oscars over downsized set
More Entertainment News...
Editor's Choice
Slideshow
A selection of our best photos from the past 24 hours. Slideshow
Most Popular on Reuters
Articles
Video
Chris Brown's father says singer "remorseful"
Congress sends $787 billion stimulus to Obama | Video
U.S. missile strike kills 25 militants in Pakistan
U.S. links Moscow help on Iran to missile shield
Funds boost gold ETFs to record
Taliban is in "huge" amounts of Pakistan - Zardari
Threats send California octuplets mom into hiding
Bombardier Q400 planes have had few prior problems
U.S. mortgage rescue plan cheers some, angers others
Nude Madonna photo sells for $37,500 at auction
Most Popular Articles RSS Feed
Video
Can love conquer a recession?
Plane crushes home; dozens dead
Obama's rocky week
Russia welcomes U.S. diplomacy
Clinton heads to Asia
Roman Holiday for Geithner?
Dozens die in New York air crash
U.S. and Russia satellites collide
Dozens die in NY plane crash
Piggy-back ride for your Valentine
Most Popular Videos RSS Feed
Pictures
Slideshow
Grammy glam
The Grammys raised the curtain on fashions that included Kanye West's sparkling tuxedo and M.I.A.'s bold maternity wear. Slideshow
Slideshow
Grammy performances
Artists perform under the bright lights at the Grammy Awards, showcasing a wide selection of music. Slideshow
Reuters Deals
The global destination for corporate leaders, deal-makers and innovators
Knowledge to Act
Reuters.com:
Help and Contact Us |
Advertise With Us |
Mobile |
Newsletters |
RSS |
Interactive TV |
Labs |
Reuters in Second Life |
Archive |
Site Index |
Video Index
Thomson Reuters Corporate:
Copyright |
Disclaimer |
Privacy |
Professional Products |
Professional Products Support |
About Thomson Reuters |
Careers
International Editions:
Africa |
Arabic |
Argentina |
Brazil |
Canada |
China |
France |
Germany |
India |
Italy |
Japan |
Latin America |
Mexico |
Russia |
Spain |
United Kingdom |
United States
Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. Thomson Reuters journalists are subject to an Editorial Handbook which requires fair presentation and disclosure of relevant interests.
NYSE and AMEX quotes delayed by at least 20 minutes. Nasdaq delayed by at least 15 minutes. For a complete list of exchanges and delays, please click here.
Other News on Saturday, 14 February 2009 U.S. offers Moscow concession on missile shield
| International
|
Zimbabwe opposition official charged with treason: MDC
| International
|
Developing world faces dire consequences from crisis
| International
|
Abducted U.N. official in Pakistan appears in video
| International
|
Court denies cable bid to turn back privacy rules
| Technology
|
U.S. Consumer Sentiment, Expectations Drop In February
Former North Carolina Hate Group Leader Dies At Age 64
DLA Piper Law Firm Cuts 5% Of Its U.S. Lawyers
First Hearing Set For Obama's Nominee For Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chief
Guns, Crates Of Ammunition Seized In Baltimore Area Pawn Shop Raid
Update: Reid Says Senate Likely To Vote Friday Evening On Stimulus
New Hampshire Governor Presents State Legislature With Budget Proposing Job Cuts, Court And Prison Closure, Tax And Fee Hikes
Despite Hike In Profits Sinclair Broadcasting Group Cutting 200 Jobs, Freezing Salaries
Biden To Swear In Blair, Romer As Nation's Spy Chief, Top Economist
Economic Stimulus Package Adds $13 Weekly On Take-Home Pay Of American Workers
Martin laughs off criticism of Pink Panther 2
| Entertainment
|
Nude Madonna photo sells for $37,500 at auction
| Entertainment
|
Isla Fisher buys into comedy for Shopaholic
| Entertainment
|
Chicago museum reveals lively and grim Edvard Munch
| Entertainment
|
Amazon Bans Controversial Video Game Rapelay From Online Marketplace
US envoy pursues key Afghan talks
Hamas says long-term truce with Israel imminent
U.S. links Moscow help on Iran to missile shield
| International
|
Major attacks in Iraq against Shiite pilgrims
Australian firefighters close to containing blazes
| International
|
Confessions of a Shopaholic ( *1/2 )
Iraqi woman bomber kills 35 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq
U.S. missile strike kills 25 militants in Pakistan
| International
|
Friday the 13th ( * )
'Buy American' clause could lead to trade war: CEA
BA plane's undercarriage fails on landing, 4 hurt
| International
|
Iraqis find mass grave north of Baghdad
US Congress approves economic boost
Blast at U.N. human rights office in Nepal, no injuries
| International
|
Iranian reformer's campaign faces many obstacles
US Senate approves Obama stimulus package
Zimbabwe MDC official charged with treason: party
| International
|
US auto suppliers seek US$25.5-bln bailout
Hamas speaks of hitch in Gaza truce after new bloodshed
Plane crash-lands at London airport, two people injured
Female bomber kills 39 on Iraqi pilgrimage route
South Korean, Philippine sailors freed by Somali pirates
| International
|
Taliban is in huge amounts of Pakistan: Zardari
| International
|
Economic crisis picture wins World Press Photo award
Venezuela opposition complains of Chavez tactics
| International
|
Iraqi woman bomber kills 35 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq
Huge stimulus bill only the 'beginning': Obama
G7 finance chiefs gather amid recession storm
UN climate chief praises new US administration
Ice buildup reported on US plane before crash
California Polygamist Gets 7 Life Terms For Abusing Children, Wives
US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 576
Michigan Governor Eyes $670M Budget Cut, Layoff Of 1,500 State Workers
Eighth Grader Arrested For Setting Off Soda Bottle Bomb In School
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,243
Eighth Grader Arrested For Setting Off Soda Bottle-Bomb In School
80 missing computers at nuke lab: watchdog
U.S. links Moscow help on Iran to missile shield
Clinton Offers N. Korea Peace Treaty, Normal Ties In Exchange For Nuke Disarmament
Iridium network patched after collision in space
U.S. Congress set to pass stimulus plan
Kidnappers Threaten To Kill American Hostage In Pakistan
Author's Guild 'studying' Kindle read-aloud feature
Feb 13 Highlights Of Low Points In The U.S. Economy
Google to offer paid smartphone apps in Apple challenge
| Technology
|
Twitter gets new funding, promises revenue
Wall Street Closes Lower As Mortgage Aid Remains Unclear
Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley Suspend Foreclosures Until Next Month
Microsoft to open chain of retail stores
House Passes Stimulus Bill, Possible Senate Vote Tonight
Iridium network patched after collision in space
| Technology
|
Court denies cable bid to turn back privacy rules
European lawmaker expelled from Venezuela
Kenya, Turkey, Japan lead mobile money trend
UN extends Abkhazia mission until June
Russia, Turkey hail flourishing neighbourhood ties
Indian police hunt 'stone man' killer
Calif. court denies appeal in actors contract talks
Hit Taiwanese film finally opens in China
Oscar misses flight to Hollywood
Probe ordered after India train crash kills 12
Chris Brown's father says singer remorseful
| Entertainment
|
15 dead, 161 hurt in train derailment in India
Chinese province institutes lethal injection
Calif. court denies appeal in actors contract talks
| Entertainment
|
Suspected US missile kills 6 in Pakistan
Obama plans concert for Stevie Wonder
Martin laughs off criticism of Pink Panther 2
| Entertainment
|
Suu Kyi's party calls on UN to take action
G7 finance ministers' crisis talks
'Isn't he lovely': Obama to honor Stevie Wonder
Military exercise sparks earthquake panic in China
Japan signs pact lending 100 billions dlrs to IMF
Peter Gabriel spurns Oscars over downsized set
| Entertainment
|
US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary
Sixteen dead in India train accident
Anger as major British train deal goes to Japan
Indie rockers unite for AIDS benefit album
| Entertainment
|
Indie rockers unite for AIDS benefit album
New Zealand sailing hat-trick downs Alinghi
Rihanna among topics at V-Day anti-violence lunch
Indian Railways eyes $20 bln revenue, cuts fares
Calif. court denies appeal in actors contract talks
Sony PSP game console sales tops 50 million units
Fallon breaking in the 'Late Night' chair
Chris Brown's father says singer "remorseful"
Peter Gabriel spurns Oscars over downsized set
Fashion Week opens with celebs, few concessions
Eighth Grader Arrested For Setting Off Soda Bottle Bomb In School
Bar Refaeli Celebrates Her Sports Illustrated Cover At LAX Nightclub
Arrest compromises Zimbabwe unity government: minister
Suspected US missile strike in Pakistan kills 27
Israel rules out Gaza truce unless soldier freed
| International
|
Mass rally in Lebanon to commemorate Hariri murder
Roses at a premium as Baghdadis look to better days
U.S. envoy meets Afghan president as ties strained
| International
|
G7 demands urgent reform of world finance
Iraqis open arms to romance as violence fades
Somali parliament endorses new prime minister
| International
|
Seductive chemicals hidden in sloppy kisses
Hamas accuses Israel of 'backtracking' on truce talks
Iraqis open arms to romance as violence fades
| International
|
Mass rally in Lebanon to mark Hariri murder
Soviet vets, 20 years on, warn Obama on Afghanistan
| International
|
Clinton vows to deepen US bonds with Asia
US Congress approves stimulus in major win for Obama
Prosecutors In Stevens Case Ruled In Contempt
Fortunoff Fine Jewelry Lays Off 300, Seeking Buyer
Police Officer Fataly Shot In Philadelphia
Four Wounded In Miami AK-47 Shooting
Ice May Have Been A Factor In Fatal Plane Crash
Russia says averted suicide attack on Ingush leaders
Ice Jams Flood Michigan Town, Residents Evacuated From 38 Homes By Boat
Chechen murder threatens torture case against Kadyrov
US envoy meets Afghan president
Sri Lanka military says rebels attack refugee bus
Australia fire survivors in emotional return to ruined town
London tale, Iran tragedy lead Berlin film charge
| Entertainment
|
6 arrested for protesting Valentine's Day in India
Philippine president grateful for US stimulus bill
Clinton vows to deepen US bonds with Asia
Moderate earthquake hits western China
Residents return to fire-destroyed Australian town
China to sell assets of scandal-hit milk company
7 Afghan police, official killed by roadside bombs
Mass Valentine's wedding on Mandela prison island
Iraq, Iran, London films lead pack for Berlin Golden Bear
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights