Grammy Nom for Junkie XL!
The 2008 Grammy nominations were announced late Wednesday, and Junkie XL is nominated for his remix of Madonna's "4 Minutes" in the Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category.
Congratulations, Tom!!!
For more information, see below:
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (A Remixer's Award--Artists' names appear in parentheses for identification.) (Singles or Tracks only.)
Closer (StoneBridge Radio Edit) StoneBridge, remixer (Ne-Yo) [Def Jam]
Electric Feel (Justice Remix) Justice, remixers (MGMT) Track from: Oracular Spectacular [Columbia]
4 Minutes (Junkie XL Remix) Junkie XL, remixer (Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake) [Warner Bros.]
Just Fine (Moto Blanco Remix) Moto Blanco, remixers (Mary J. Blige) Track from: Growing Pains [Geffen]
The Longest Road (Deadmau5 Remix) Deadmau5, remixer (Morgan Page Featuring Lissie) Track from: Elevate [Nettwerk]
Tap Tap Dance Launches Thursday, December 4th
Hey friends!
We have a track featured in Tap Tap Dance http://www.tapulous.com/redirect/dance, the new interactive music game for iPhone and iPod Touch from Tapulous, the makers of Tap Tap Revenge. The game has an awesome lineup, including Daft Punk, Digitalism, Justice, Junkie XL, Moby, Chemical Brothers, Tiesto, Soul Magic Orchestra, Basement Jaxx, and Sunny Levine. Players have a chance to win a grand prize Bose SoundDock II, and runner ups will receive album packs. Grab it in the iTunes App Store http://www.tapulous.com/redirect/dance for $4.99, or read more about it in the Tapulous http://www.tapulous.com blog.
For more info, please visit: http://seed.sproutbuilder.com/zABobjAHD3UCr2SO
A Letter from Tom
Dear friends,
It is with great sadness I am writing you this note. Unfortunately I had to cancel both shows in Tokyo and Toronto this weekend. I have been taking on too much work these past months and it has bit me in the butt. I am exhausted and doctor said I should take some time off, before my health gets into big trouble. It is the first time since 1999 that I had to cancel a show and I hate doing it. I promise I will be back soon to make up for these canceled shows. Thanks for all the support.
Love, Tom
Junkie XL "Cities In Dust" featured on "OMFGG--Music Features on Gossip Girl"
Atlantic will roll out the first installment of "OMFGG -- Original Music Features on Gossip Girl" via digital providers on Tuesday, Sept. 2, with a CD to follow on Oct. 28.
Among the artists featured on the soundtrack are the Virgins, the Republic Tigers, Phantom Planet, the Kills, the Ting Tings and Junkie XL, covering Siouxsie & the Banshees' "Cities in Dust." The album was compiled by noted music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas. Meanwhile, launching this weekend is OMFGG.com, devoted to the music on the show. For more info, visit: http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003844002
Junkie XL Interview on maniaTV
Brand new maniaTV "All Access" interview with Junkie XL, featuring Samantha Maloney, and guest Nicole Morier from Electrocute! Check it out at the maniaTV website: http://maniatv.com/shows/all-access/videos/s01e06-052008
Cities In Dust on Gossip Girl
Hello Friends,
Just wanted to let you know, Cities In Dust was featured in Gossip Girl's "Woman On The Verge" episode last night. Other acts featured were:
For more information visit the website: www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl
Love, Tom
Eagles of Death Metal Remix/Edit for Nike
Hello friends,
Please see the press release below on some work I did on this Eagles Of Death Metal track for a new Nike spot. I copied and pasted the official release as this is as clear as it gets. Even if you don't like Football (soccer), this is a very cool spot.
Love, Tom
Press Release:
For the new Nike campaign: Take It To The Next Level, Junkie XL remixed Eagles Of Death Metal's "Don't Speak." The spot directed by GUY RITCHIE, takes viewers literally inside the heads of a rising football star competing against the world's top athletes and clubs. It hopes to inspire, motivate and help footballers become better. The spot will be on high rotation during the European Championship Football this coming June.
Eagles Of Death Metal is an American band from Palm Desert, California formed by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme from "Queens Of The Stone Age." Tom (Junkie XL) edited and remixed the track so it would fit with the spot. Tom says: "It was great again to work with creative director Glenn Cole and with the people from Nike to make this spectacular spot. I have been a fan of the Eagles of Death Metal for years, ever since I heard "Piece Love And Death Metal." To me they are such an underrated band and it was an honor to work with their music. I hope this spot allows a lot of people to discover one of the coolest bands in the world." Junkie XL is working on the proper remix which should be commercially released around the EC Football 2008.
Check out the Nike spot at www.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikesoccer/en_US/
Aubagne International Film Festival - Grand Prix Best Musical Score
The Grand Prix for a best musical score for a feature was awarded to Tom for the feature film "Blind" by Tamar Van den Dop, which seduced the jury for "the quality of the composition and interpretation, which is completely part of the story telling." The Aubagne International Film Festival is devoted to young creation. Visit the website at alcime.nuxit.net
Ultra After Party Update
Due to production problems at Club Life, the organization of the Ultra After Party was forced to cancel the show on Friday night. Even though this was beyond my control, I do want to apologize to all the fans that showed up for a show. Thanks again for making the Ultra Festival itself and the show at Rokbar such a success.
-Tom
New Madonna Single
Junkie XL has just completed the remix of Madonna's new single 4 Minutes (To Save The World) from the new album Hard Candy. French producer Bob Sinclar has also created a remix, as well as Tracy Young and Peter Rauhofer. The Junkie XL remix is set for release on April 14.
Coachella and SXSW
Junkie XL is confirmed to play Coachella in Indio, California on April 26th, 2008 and South by Southwest in Austin, Texas on March 14th, 2008 at Vice with Moby.
Exclusive Beatport EPs
Leading up to the new "Booming Back At You" album will be 2 EPs released exclusively on Beatport. The two EPs (both set for release February 26) each feature a brand new track exclusive only to Beatport, and a cut from the album.
The more progressive "Beating Back At You Vol 1" will feature the new song "Roux" and a dub remix of the album's "Not Enough" featuring Willoughby and Nicole Morier of Electrocute. "Beating Back At You Vol 2" is more techno with versions of "Prevent Confusion" for Beatport and "Zage" from the album.
New album "Booming Back At You"
Junkie XL's new album "Booming Back At You" is set for release on March 10th, 2008. Enough said :-)
