Spring Break
What I'm excited for this summer
Stephen Ortiz
Issue date: 4/30/09 Section: Focus
Another year has come and gone, UConn, and summer is finally upon us. To me, that means nothing but new music and big tours. Here's what I'm most excited for this summer.
"21st Century Breakdown," Green Day, May 15 - One listen to the trio's new single, "Know Your Enemy," and you can tell that the band is ready to release another album similar to "American Idiot." That can be a good or bad thing depending on who you are. Personally, I liked "American Idiot." You didn't? I don't care.
"Relapse," Eminem, May 19 - I'm a huge Eminem fan - I find him to be one of the greatest rappers ever - so naturally I'm very excited for his comeback. Sadly, his first two singles, "We Made You" and the leaked "3AM," have failed to impress me, but I expect better things are coming.
"Far," Regina Spektor, June 23 - Who doesn't love Regina Spektor? She's adorable, quirky and her music is very infectious. For the album, Spektor hooked up with producers David Kahne, Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Maroon 5), Garret "Jacknife" Lee (U2, R.E.M.) and ELO frontman Jeff Lynne. It feels like forever since "Begin To Hope" was released, but with this group of producers, expect something even better.
Nine Inch Nails NINJA 2009 Tour - It's been 20 years since Trent Reznor wrote, recorded and produced his debut album, "Pretty Hate Machine." To celebrate, he teamed up with the original Jane's Addiction lineup for what may be the final NIN tour for a while, according to Reznor. The latest news to come out of the NIN camp, though, may seem like a blessing to some and heresy to others - Reznor and the band won't be headlining the tour. Instead, they will take the middle slot for an hour and a half and let Jane's Addiction close it off.
The Offspring - Kings of f--- the system pop/punk are gearing up for a tour this summer and the best part is that the band is focusing on smaller club venues. It will be performing at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City in July.
Blink-182 - I can't wait for this tour. Lately, the band has been very active on its Twitter profiles with the first official updates since it announced its reunion at the Grammys. Bassist Mark Hoppus said the band just did a handful of interviews with AP Magazine, Rolling Stone and Billboard.
"21st Century Breakdown," Green Day, May 15 - One listen to the trio's new single, "Know Your Enemy," and you can tell that the band is ready to release another album similar to "American Idiot." That can be a good or bad thing depending on who you are. Personally, I liked "American Idiot." You didn't? I don't care.
"Relapse," Eminem, May 19 - I'm a huge Eminem fan - I find him to be one of the greatest rappers ever - so naturally I'm very excited for his comeback. Sadly, his first two singles, "We Made You" and the leaked "3AM," have failed to impress me, but I expect better things are coming.
"Far," Regina Spektor, June 23 - Who doesn't love Regina Spektor? She's adorable, quirky and her music is very infectious. For the album, Spektor hooked up with producers David Kahne, Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Maroon 5), Garret "Jacknife" Lee (U2, R.E.M.) and ELO frontman Jeff Lynne. It feels like forever since "Begin To Hope" was released, but with this group of producers, expect something even better.
Nine Inch Nails NINJA 2009 Tour - It's been 20 years since Trent Reznor wrote, recorded and produced his debut album, "Pretty Hate Machine." To celebrate, he teamed up with the original Jane's Addiction lineup for what may be the final NIN tour for a while, according to Reznor. The latest news to come out of the NIN camp, though, may seem like a blessing to some and heresy to others - Reznor and the band won't be headlining the tour. Instead, they will take the middle slot for an hour and a half and let Jane's Addiction close it off.
The Offspring - Kings of f--- the system pop/punk are gearing up for a tour this summer and the best part is that the band is focusing on smaller club venues. It will be performing at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City in July.
Blink-182 - I can't wait for this tour. Lately, the band has been very active on its Twitter profiles with the first official updates since it announced its reunion at the Grammys. Bassist Mark Hoppus said the band just did a handful of interviews with AP Magazine, Rolling Stone and Billboard.
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