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Garbage Record Acoustic B-Side For Next Single

Electro-rockers Garbage aim to throw their fans for a loop with a recently recorded B-side for their upcoming single, “Special”. “We just recorded this acoustic version of [”Medication”] with just guitars, piano and vocals instead of the typical layers-and-layers Garbage approach,” said the band’s guitarist, Steve Marker. “Medication” is one of several B-sides recorded by […]

MTV’s 1998 Music Video Awards

Garbage has received 8 nominations from MTV’s 1998 Music Video Awards for the video ‘Push It’ directed by Andrea Giacobbe. The categories include: Best Group Video, Best Alternative Video, Best Breakthrough Video, Best Direction, Best Special Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, and Best Cinematography.

June TV appeareances

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 […]

Shirley Manson: The Most Shagable Babe

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 […]

The Infinite Madness

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 […]

Fresh Garbage Heading Your Way

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,” […]

Butch Vig produces U2 remixes

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 […]