Garbage made their first 1998 television appearance on June 2 with “Push It” on the French TV show Nuille Part Alliers. On June 5, they performed the first single on the UK hit television show TFI followed by a performance on June 25 of “I Think I’m Paranoid” for the UK top-rated variety show Top […]
Having been called everything from “the most shagable babe” to “the new sex symbol,” Garbage’s singer, Shirley Manson has clearly captured the attention of the music world. She’s an infectious darling who’s not afraid to mince words and easily breaks out into roaring laughter. Beneath the surface known as Ms. Manson, however, lies a mysterious […]
Their first world tour lasted 18 months and subjected them to sickness, stomach parasites, isolation, paranoia, dysfunctional relationships and irritating personal habits. Now, Garbage are getting ready to go through it all again… Today is a relatively relaxed one for Garbage. There are two interviews, three photo sessions and one trip to Radio 1 to […]
Guitar rockers Garbage are close to finishing their second album, as reported in NME.| Recorded in drummer/producer Butch Vig’s Madison, Wis., studio, the album is described by lead singer Shirley Manson as being “a little more direct lyrically” than their 1995 self-titled debut. Confirmed tracks on the record due out in January include “Push It,” […]
U2’s single ‘Staring at the Sun’ was released today and the UK version features remixes produced by Butch Vig. Staring at the Sun (Monster Truck Mix): Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono & The Edge. Original recording produced by Flood. Additional production by Steve Osborne. Recorded by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent and Howie B. Assisted by […]
Garbage failed to win in all three categories at the Grammies tonight, with the awards for Best New Artist, Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song going to LeAnn Rimes, Dave Matthews Band and Tracy Chapman respectively.
Garbage’s mouthpiece extradordinaire, Shirley Manson, knows the difference between high romance and undue obsession, of course. But she also knows that the nature of intense devotion points to the fine line beteween the two. “All real love is a form of obsession,” Manson says. “If you love someone more than anything else, that degree of […]
Garbage performed “Milk” on the MTV European Music Awards, and won Best Breakthrough Act. The performance is considered one of the best 10 live performances ever recorded to MTV Europe.