News Roundup: 5/13/2008
May 13th, 2008 | 2:30 pm est |
The cinematic sounds of Arcade Fire will score the next film by Richard Kelly, who previously wrote and directed “Donnie Darko.” [The Guardian]
Tony Kostrzewa, founder of Red Rhino — a vital shop, label, and distributor that emerged during the punk era — has passed away. [The Independent]
In other sad news, Larry Levine — the recording engineer who helped build Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound in the 1960s — died last Thursday. [The LA Times]
A live-action musical film of “Fraggle Rock” is in the works, with Ahmet Zappa serving as executive producer. [Variety]
PDX Pop Now!, a non-profit organization dedicated to Portland’s music scene, has announced the initial lineup for its fifth annual music festival. [CMJ.com]
Martin Scorsese’s next project: a Frank Sinatra biopic? [Cinematical.com]
“The Only One,” the first single from The Cure’s thirteenth studio album, is available now. [Stereogum.com]
Metal-heads can “prepare for another day of shredding” by drinking a cup of Dave Mustaine’s Peruvian coffee, the current blend offered by the Megadeath frontman’s monthly coffee business. [The Guardian]





