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Linkin Park give fans free bootlegs.

Linkin Park give fans free bootlegs. Linkin Park have worked out an innovative way to give their fans a digital encore. WENN reports that the ranty rockers will hook up with a group for ‘official’ bootlegs of their concerts so that fans can get a copy of the show they just saw. for free. There will reportedly be a short code displayed at their forthcoming shows, which fans can text to a numbers, and they will receive a link to a live recording of the concert after the show. Linkin Park’s bassist, Dave Farrell said to WENN, ‘The energy we get from our fans is what makes a great show. We wanted to show our appreciation by giving that experience back to them.’ The company that are handling the live recordings are called Basecamp Productions. Other bands that have worked with Basecamp include Pearl Jam, Jay Z, Bono, Kings of Leon, Chris Cornell, Tori Amos, Ben Harper, My Morning Jacket, Sonic Youth, Wolfmother and Disturbed.

Sonic Youth New Years Eve date

Sonic Youth New Years Eve date. ATP Concerts are very pleased to present their first annual New Years Eve celebration this December 31st at London’s prestigious Hammersmith Apollo. Indie rock legends Sonic Youth will headline a stunning bill also featuring Chicago’s mighty Shellac, the Pop Group and much talked about Brit newcomers Factory Floor for this very special New Years event entitled STRANGE DAYS. They will be joined on the night by guest DJs. The show will run from 7pm – 3am and tickets cost £40. Sonic Youth will also appear the night before (Thursday 30th December) at Manchester Academy. Tickets for both events are available here: Meanwhile, Sonic Youth have done the soundtrack for the French film ‘Simon Werner a Disparu’ (‘Lights Out’), directed by Fabrice Gobert, which opened Sept 20 in France and will show later elsewhere. They are currently preparing the soundtrack for CD & vinyl release early in 2011.

Sonic Youth, The Kills and Black Mountain on charity album

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Sonic Youth, The Kills to appear on Elijah Wood charity album. Sonic Youth, The Kills and Black Mountain are just some of the artists that have donated tracks to Elijah Wood’s charity compilation. The album will be called ‘Elysium: A Benefit For The Art of Elysium’ and will raise money for, you guessed it, The Art of Elysium, which is a charity that encourages working actors, artists and musicians to dedicate their time and talent to children battling serious medical conditions. Elijah Wood has musical cred, having signed Apples In Stereo to his Simian Records label. It looks like he was in fine musical form with the song selections here though. The full track listing is:

Black Mountain – Tyrants
The Kills – Tape Song
Sleigh Bells – Infinity Guitars
Grass Window – Rattled Call
Music Go Music – Reach Out
Jeremy Jay – Beautiful Dreamer
Sleepy Sun – New Age
Wolf People – October Fires
The Golden Dogs – Permanent Record
Oh No Ono – Internet Warrior
Sonic Youth – No Way
White Denim – Yo-Yo
Malachai – Hear It Comes
Cave – Made In Malaysia
Ty Segall – Caesar
Balaclavas – Up The Newel
Earthless – Jull
Sweet Apple – Do You Remember?
The Soft Pack – Answer To Yourself
Stardeath and White Dwarfs – New Heat