VH1's Music Radar

VH1's Music Radar Wed., December 22, 2004 - Tues., December 28, 2004 NEW YORK, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . . "Inside Track" -VH1 lets you in on who we think is hot right now Keane - Hailing from the teeny southern-Brit town of Battle, Keane has mastered the art of soft-rocking, piano-driven, melodic pop as sweet and infectious as it comes. If you don't believe us, just check the U.K. charts, where the trio's album Hopes and Fears spent four weeks at #1. If you want to hear more, check out live and exclusive Keane performances at Live@VH1.com. What's on VH1.com? Videos Duran Duran: "What Happens Tomorrow" - (Sony) As if there weren't enough stars in the band, their latest video has a distinctly galactic feel. Watch VH1.com's premiere! http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/duran_duran/artist.jhtml Live Vanessa Carlton: Live @ VH1.com - (A&M Records) The pianist's new CD combines dark emotions with pretty melodies. She played VH1 songs from Harmonium and an old favorite, too. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/carlton_vanessa/videos.jhtml#live The Zutons: Live @ VH1.com - (Epic Records) The UK band's Who Killed the Zutons debut is an out-there masterpiece. Unplugged, their melodic gift shines. And how about that sax? http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/zutons/videos.jhtml#live Launched Robert Downey Jr: "Man Like Me" & "Broken" - (Sony Classical) The actor's songwriting debut The Futurist is a crafty, catchy and very fun ride. Wanna hear for yourself? Here are two tastes. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/downey_jr_robert/artist.jhtml Frickin' A: "Merry Merry Merry Frickin' Christmas" These troublemakers have a hilarious pop-punk take on the holiday season. Check out why they're not so happy Santa's on his way. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/frickin_a/artist.jhtml What's on VH1 Classic? VH1 Classic invited friends such as Amy Grant, Richard Marx, Brian Setzer, The Smithereens, George Thorogood and John Waite to its studio to perform acoustic renditions of their favorite holiday songs. The performances will be presented in the "VH1 Classic Acoustic Holiday Concert." Songs include: * The Brian Setzer Orchestra - 18-member band performs "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" and "Sleigh Ride" * The Smithereens - "Blue Christmas" * George Thorogood - "Merry Christmas Baby" * John Waite - "All I Want For Christmas" * Amy Grant - "Christmas Can't Be Very Far Away" * Richard Marx - "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" The VH1 Classic Holiday Acoustic Performances Show will air Friday, December 24 at 6 PM, 10 PM and 2 AM and Saturday, December 25 at 6 AM, 10 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM and 10 PM. *all times ET/PT Contact: Lori Hornik/VH1 212-846-7131 Source: VH1 CONTACT: Lori Hornik of VH1, +1-212-846-7131 Web site: http://www.vh1.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment