VH1's Music Radar

VH1's Music Radar

WED., May 4, 2005 - TUES., May 10, 2005

NEW YORK, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

Notable News: "Hear Music First: Dave Matthews Band" Exclusively on VH1.com, users can now hear the album Stand Up a week in advance of its May 10 release (RCA) by logging onto VH1.com's "Hear Music First: Dave Matthews Band." Users can also pre-order the band's new album at a special price plus access Dave Matthews Band photos, interviews and more.

New Video Adds: Beginning Monday, May 9 Shakira featuring Alejandro Sanz "La Tortura" nine inch nails "The Hand that Feeds" Audioslave "Be Yourself"Alter Bridge "Broken Wings"

"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.

What's on VH1.com?

Hear Music First Athlete: Tourist - (Astralwerks) This British outfit launches into the big leagues with a series of sweeping pop songs. Like Coldplay and the Verve? You'll love this. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/athlete/878734/album.jhtml

Dave Matthews Band: Stand Up - (RCA) The guys kept it fresh by going for that "playing-on-the-back-porch" vibe. Have a listen to their most spontaneous collection yet. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/dave_matthews_band/886444/album.jhtml

Various Artists: Atlantiquity - (Atlantic) Imagine the cream of Atlantic's legendary R&B catalog reinvented by today's top mixers. Well, now it's a reality. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/various_artists/885037/album.jhtml

Lucinda Williams: Live @ The Fillmore - (Lost Highway) Rootsy eloquence has made the singer a critic's darling. Her bruised voice really brings her tunes to life on stage. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/williams_lucinda/804005/album.jhtml

Ticket Pre-Sale John Mellencamp: VH1 Ticket Pre-Sale! Get tix for John Mellencamp's summer tour before anyone else! VH1 & VH1 Classic present his stomp around the States. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/mellencamp_john/tours.jhtml

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown: 1. Alicia Keys "Karma" 2. 3 Doors Down "Let Me Go" 3. The Killers "Mr. Brightside" 4. Rob Thomas "Lonely No More" 5. Gwen Stefani "Hollaback Girl" 6. Green Day "Holiday" 7. Jack Johnson "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" 8. Destiny's Child "Girl" 9. John Legend "Ordinary People" 10. Will Smith "Switch" 11. Howie Day "Collide" 12. Mariah Carey "It's Like That" 13. Dave Matthews Band "American Baby" 14. Black Eyed Peas "Don't Phunk With My Heart" 15. Jennifer Lopez featuring Fat Joe "Hold You Down" 16. U2 "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" 17. Backstreet Boys "Incomplete" 18. Anna Nalick "Breathe (2 AM)" 19. Usher "Caught Up" 20. Mariah Carey "We Belong Together"

What's on VH1 Classic?

"VH1 Classic In Concert" airs on Friday, May 6 at 9:00 PM. The hour-long series showcases live, full-concert performances from some of the greatest names in rock, pop & soul. Up on deck this week: "Judas Priest."

On Saturday, May 7 at 12 noon VH1 Classic presents "Metal Mania with Anthrax." Throughout the hour the group chats with host Eddie Trunk about their upcoming reunion tour and the fact that this classic line-up of Anthrax is back together again. The episode will re-air on Sunday, May 8 at 12:00 AM.

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