Officially in stores starting today, folks! The Raconteurs’ second album, Consolers of the Lonely. Post your first listen opinions right here. And if you have any photos of the record in your local shop, post those too! For local peeps: Other Music opens at 12 noon and is selling the album for 16.99. Best Buy …
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Apple’s iTunes “Leaks” Raconteur’s “Consolers of the Lonely” Days Before Release Date
Looks like the much bally-hooed effort of the Raconteurs to make their music available in various formats simultaneously has been foiled by the crew over at Apple’s iTunes. Folks over at The Little Room message board are reporting that they are now able to legally download the ENTIRE Consolers of the Lonely album via the …
The Raconteurs Announce Tour Dates
From the official mailing list: The Raconteurs are pleased to announce the following North American tour dates. You want tickets before they go on sale to the public this weekend? Tomorrow, March 20th, at 10 am local time, you can visit the following links to buy your tickets before everyone else. Please note they are …
Earth-Shattering News: Jack White Gets a New Haircut
Thanks to faithful reader Wendy for dropping this new Raconteurs photo in my inbox: Woah, does this short, black, spikey ‘do remind you of anyone else? Come and knock on my door… Have your say: Jack White’s new haircut: UPGRADE/DOWNGRADE? I vote….
The Raconteurs Release “Consolers of the Lonely” Next Week
Holy sheboigies! According to the LA Times, the second Raconteurs album, Consolers of the Lonely, will be out NEXT WEEK, on March 25th. Why is this the first time you are hearing about this album? Oh, that’s because Jack White just dropped it off at the record label LAST WEEK. According to Radiohead’s Atease message …
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The Hives Record with The Raconteurs
According to the diary of Pele Hive (aka- “Loud Shouty Foreign Guy” from The Hives), last week he recorded with Jack White and the Raconteur boys for their new album: April 21: Had breakfast with Jack White. Recorded footsteps for the new Raconteurs album. Those are some great guys. Thanks to longtime reader idioten for …
To Wrap Up Jack White Post Day: The Raconteurs Back in the Studio
Reports Billboard.com: The Raconteurs, the side project of White Stripes frontman Jack White, are in a Nashville studio working on the follow-up to their 2006 debut “Broken Boy Soldiers,” and hope to have a new album out next year. And according to White, “It’s coming out great, man.” Thanks for the head’s up, Wendy.
Jack White to Cameo as Elvis Presley In “Walk Hard”
According to internet buzz on Cinematical (via the Thigh Master), Jack White will be hitting the silver screen once again–this time in the comedy Walk Hard starring John C. Reilly. It’s a tongue-in-cheek spoof of musical biopics that have taken over Hollywood in the last few years like Ray and Walk the Line. Can’t wait …
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Unconfirmed Rumor of the Week: Karen Elson and Jack White Are Pregnant Again
All you kids have been buzzing in my ear about this, so here’s a post devoted to your whisperings: it has been rumored that Miss Karen Elson and Mister Jack White will have another addition to their family because Karen is pregnant again. According to Us Weekly, “They’re very happy and excited.” (Link from Anne.) …
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Jack White Wears His Love of Loretta Lynn On His Sleeve…Literally
It’s no secret that Jack White loves the legendary Miss Loretta Lynn–so it shouldn’t be a surprise that Jacky boy is the proud owner of a tattoo-style tshirt with the name “LORETTA” One day the proprietor of Curiology, the LA-based company that makes the shirts, rang up the White Stripes management office and dropped a …
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