• An update to some news we brought you a couple of weeks back about Wilson Phillips' brand new album entitled 'Dedicated'. The LP is an homage to Wendy, Carnie and Chynna's parents' bands The Mamas & The Papas and The Beach Boys. Tracks on the new album include 'California Dreamin', 'I Can Hear Music', 'Fun Fun Fun', 'God Only Knows' and 'Good Vibrations'. The update is that the LP has now appeared on Sony Music Australia's release schedule - and you'll find it in the shops from Friday April 20.• The premiere of the video for Alphabeat's new single 'Vacation' is still a couple of weeks away, but the band has given us all a little one minute taster of what to expect... Of course, with the title, it can't not be set in an airport terminal with cabin crew dancers, balloons and big smiles. Check the snippet out HERE. Sadly still no sign of the track on our local iTunes store.
• Speaking of video premieres, Ricki-Lee's clip for 'Do It Like That' will have its global premiere on Channel 7's 'Sunrise' on Monday morning.
• With Marina & The Diamonds' new album 'Electra Heart' now confirmed for an Aussie release on Friday May 18, their label Warner Music has announced that the first single from it, 'Primadonna' will be released digitally on Friday April 06. The remix bundle includes versions by the likes of Riva Starr, BURNS and Benny Benassi.
• New to EMI's release schedule this week is the new album by Sigur Ros. It's called 'Valtari' and has been locked into a local release of Friday May 25.
• Rockers Soundgarden have recorded their first new material in 15 years, contributing a brand new track entitled 'Live To Rise' to the soundtrack for the forthcoming 'Avengers' movie. The band is currently holed away in the studio creating what will also be their first album in 15 years. It's set for release later this year. 'Avengers Assemble' is due in cinemas nationally in May.
• Perth outfit Karnivool must be doing something right. They've sold out three dates in Melbourne on their upcoming national tour and have also announced a second show in their hometown. They'll play the Rosemount Hotel for the second successive night on Saturday July 28. Karnivool will be premiering new material at each of the shows, with an album due in the not-too-distant future.
• On the Billboard albums chart, the soundtrack to the hit film 'The Hunger Games' has debuted in the top spot this week, edging out One Direction's 'Up All Night', which falls to No.4. Adele maintains her No.2 heading with '21', while The Shins' 'Port Of Morrow' debuts in the No.3 spot. Odd Future, Melanie Fiona and Esperanza Spalding are other top ten debuts and Gotye's 'Making Mirrors' slips out of the top ten.
• For a little chart love on the local front, don't forget to join us each and every Sunday morning at 9am AEST as we present our weekly Chart Watch segment. We'll give you the rundown of all the top 100 debuts on the ARIA singles and albums charts! Don't forget... clocks go back tonight!