VH1's Music Radar Wed., August 31, 2005 - Tues., September 6, 2005

VH1's Music Radar Wed., August 31, 2005 - Tues., September 6, 2005

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

New Video Adds: Beginning Monday, September 5 Foo Fighters "DOA"

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

Leela James -- This pint-sized dynamo with the huge voice and the thick cloud of hair is sick of modern hip-hop's skanky side and wants to get back to the gritty sounds made by heroes like Al Green, Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin. Her debut "A Change is Gonna Come" should have any fan of old school R&B jumping for joy. She calls her music "back porch soul"; it bursts with deep grooves (courtesy of Kanye West and Wyclef Jean), and songs to make you sob and shout.

Aqualung -- London-based Matt Hales aka Aqualung started getting involved in music at a young age, composing a symphony at age 16. Hales landed one of his songs "Strange and Beautiful (I'll Put A Spell On You)," in a UK VW Beetle commercial which coincided with the release of his self-titled debut. People started clamoring to find THAT song and his album of dark and haunting songs became a hit. He renders his heartbreak with subtlety, preferring to let whispery vocals create a string of moody atmospheres. And believe it or not, he says he's never heard the Jethro Tull tune.

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 The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang -- (Virgin) Plenty of classic riffs, some inspired blues belting, and their most solid set of songs in years. It's good to have them back. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/rolling_stones/966556/album.jhtml

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Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1 212-846-7131

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown: 1. Pussy Cat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes "Don't Cha" 2. Lifehouse "You and Me" 3. Missy Elliott "Lose Control" 4. Gwen Stefani "Cool" 5. Natasha Bedingfield "These Words" 6. Weezer "Beverly Hills" 7. Mariah Carey "Shake It Off" 8. Rob Thomas "This is How a Heart Breaks" 9. Beck "Girl" 10. Black Eyed Peas "Don't Lie" 11. Rihanna "Pon de Replay" 12. Mariah Carey "We Belong Together" 13. Backstreet Boys "Just Want You To Know" 14. Coldplay "Speed of Sound" 15. Green Day "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 16. Sheryl Crow "Good is Good" 17. D.H.T. featuring Edmee "Listen to Your Heart" 18. Tommy Lee featuring Butch Walker "Good Times" 19. Green Day "Holiday" 20. Dave Matthews Band "Dreamgirl"

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 Classic's "All Roads Lead to The Chip," premieres Saturday, September 3, Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5 at 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM. **

Hosted by Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, VH1 Classic goes behind the scenes for this renowned multi-day event. The two-hour special includes performance footage of Journey, Queensryche and Twisted Sister. In addition to the performances, Dee Snider sits down for an extensive and exclusive interview with legendary artist Steve Miller who was on-site at "The Chip" to perform with The Steve Miller Band.

The "All Roads Lead To The Chip" special will also include classic flashbacks to last year's event at The Chip, featuring performances by Heart ("Straight On"), Blue Oyster Cult ("Don't Fear The Reaper"), REO Speedwagon ("Can't Fight This Feeling") and Styx ("The Grand Illusion").

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents music videos, concerts and music specials featuring classic rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Featured artists include The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more.

Source: VH1

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

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

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