TAG: Amy Winehouse

Mar12

Fink’s blues embrace their beats

Ninja Tune beatmaker Fink revealed his troubadour soul on last year’s underrated Biscuits for Breakfast, and with a follow-up ready for release he and his band hit launched a two week dash through North America.

I caught the Chicago stop Monday night, and the dark rhythmic blues Fink (who’s DJ’d around the globe and made beats for Amy Winehouse) and his bandmates are offering is not to be missed.

The Empty Bottle is always a great place to see a band. It’s a tiny room with loud sound, low lights and cheap beer. Who knew they did free shows on Mondays with $1.25 PBR, but it’s a piece of knowledge I’m glad to have come upon. I still don’t know why Fink was the opening act, but at least that meant it wouldn’t be too …

Feb26

You’re cool URB readers…

You don't give a toss about Britney's breakdown. But this little 30 second clip to Amy Winehouse is still amusing. Not that Brit-Brit's meltdown has been; well a little…also sad. Didn't the world learn anything from the Michael Jackson experiment? Now parents, stop sending your kids to fame farms in Florida! And thanks Elisa icon smile Youre cool URB readers...

Feb19

That’s her Dad, fyi

Lily Allen has posted a fiesty response to this not-very-attractive photo, bitches! (Taken after a night out partying with an Oasis brother, Liam). Keep reading (use a British accent, it makes it funnier)…

via MySpace:

“On thursday i woke up @ 8 in the am and left my hotel in tears , i didnt want to leave . I wanted to go home , I wanted my Mum to cook me a roast , i wanted to walk my dog , I wanted more than 5 hours with my boyfriend . I got in my car and and was followed to the airport by the razzi , actually they followed me all the way to the gate , Heathrow has it's own press dept I saw the guy that was featured on the BBC program ” Airport ” their …

Feb19

Amy Winehouse headed back to the US

Unless one of her “habits” derails here beforehand, UK singer Amy Winehouse will bring her throwback soul style to the states for a handful of shows to promote the US release of her terrific Back to Black album (#1 on the UK charts). She's scheduled to play New York's Bowery Ballroom Mar 13, two shows in Austin at SXSW on Mar 15 & 16, and in LA at the Roxy Mar 19 and at Spaceland Mar 20.

Jan17

Amy Winehouse Lands in America!