VH1's Music Radar Wed., April 27, 2005 - Tues., May 3, 2005

VH1's Music Radar Wed., April 27, 2005 - Tues., May 3, 2005

NEW YORK, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

Notable News: "Behind The Music: New Edition," Premieres on Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 PM*. They were the original boy band. But while New Edition was paving the way for some of the biggest bands of the past twenty years, they were plagued by bad business deals, internal strife, and a frustrating struggle for respect. In this latest installment of VH1's acclaimed original series, "Behind The Music: New Edition," Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, and Ralph Tresvant sit down for our cameras and share their story of how their undeniable talent lifted them out of the projects and into the hearts of countless teenage girls. "Behind The Music: New Edition" features rare and never-before-seen archival video, film and concert clips and songs, plus exclusive interviews with the artists, their friends and colleagues.

New Video Adds: Beginning Monday, May 2 Backstreet Boys "Incomplete" Gavin DeGraw "Chariot" Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes "Don't Cha"

"You Oughta Know" - VH1 fills you in on artists on the rise. Get acquainted with these essential new artists.

John Legend - Soul singer/pianist John Legend began singing gospel at age five and never looked back. He's played with Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson and Kanye West -- so it's not surprising that his album Get Lifted takes hip hop, soul and R&B to places they've never been.

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.

Anna Nalick - This charming newcomer writes her feisty pop tunes with no formal training, just a love of music. From the age of thirteen, Anna Nalick was rewriting the lyrics to tunes by Green Day, Nirvana and Matchbox Twenty. She has since honed the craft of storytelling and this singer/songwriter showcases her own poignant music on her debut Wreck of the Day.

*all times ET/PT

Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1 212-846-7131

What's on VH1.com?

Hear Music First Gizmachi: The Imbuing - (Big Orange Clown)

The metal resurgence continues with these upstate New Yorkers' debut. Stand back - when these guys rock, they rock hard.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/gizmachi/885071/album.jhtml

Nouvelle Vague: Nouvelle Vague - (Luaka Bop)

The idea is simple: Reinterpret the new wave classics in a French style. You've never heard Joy Division like this.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/nouvelle_vague/879809/album.jhtml

Joe Perry: Joe Perry - (Columbia)

The Aerosmith ace takes solo flight - and this collection of songs and instrumentals once again proves he's a master of the riff.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/perry_joe/880191/album.jhtml

The Raveonettes: Pretty In Black - (Columbia)

The Swedish surf rock duo embraces their heritage. Their second album is a valentine to the biker mystique and vintage pop.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/raveonettes/880210/album.jhtml

You Oughta Know

There's tons of music out there. You Oughta Know helps you sort through the latest offerings real quick - a story, a song and you're in. Take a sec and get acquainted with these essential new artists. Betcha find someone you dig.

You Oughta Know: Anna Nalick

Feisty pop tunes from a charming newcomer. Get more on this artist on the rise in our You Oughta Know section!

http://www.vh1.com/artists/you_oughta_know/

Live Ben Folds: Live @ VH1.com - (Epic)

Watch out - this guy can play the hell out of a piano. He takes us through Songs for Silverman highlights and an EP-only cut.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/folds_ben/videos.jhtml#live

Moby: Live @ VH1.com - (V2)

Don't think this guy can cut it without the computers? You're wrong. Check out his acoustic set of old favorites and new songs.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/moby/videos.jhtml#live

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown:

1. Alicia Keys "Karma" 2. Rob Thomas "Lonely No More" 3. 3 Doors Down "Let Me Go" 4. The Killers "Mr. Brightside" 5. Green Day "Holiday" 6. Mariah Carey "It's Like That" 7. Jack Johnson "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" 8. John Legend "Ordinary People" 9. Destiny's Child "Girl" 10. Gwen Stefani "Hollaback Girl" 11. Howie Day "Collide" 12. Usher "Caught Up" 13. Jennifer Lopez featuring Fat Joe "Hold You Down" 14. Lisa Marie Presley "Dirty Laundry" 15. U2 "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" 16. Will Smith "Switch" 17. Crossfade "Cold" 18. Black Eyed Peas "Don't Phunk With My Heart" 19. Joss Stone "Right to be Wrong" 20. Dave Matthews Band "American Baby"

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 Classic presents "The Alternative with Erasure" premieres on Sunday, May 1 at 10:00 AM and 11:00 PM. The two-hour special, hosted by Amy Scott features exclusive interviews with band members Andy Bell and Vince Clarke. The duo discuss their long careers, the groups new CD, "Nightbird," as well as "The Tank, The Swan and the Balloon Live," a new two disc DVD set.

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Source: VH1

CONTACT: Lori Hornik of VH1, +1-212-846-7131

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/

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