Wednesday, February 02, 2011
London Last Night: Undeniable True Love and Hanson back, back, back!
Posted by Unknown on 1:20 PM
Ummm, soup bopping!
Wed, 02/02/2011 - 11:22 By Not Mopsa
They're probably boarding up Faeces nightclub as we type now that The Only Way Is Essex fame whores and Jack Tweed have invaded the clubs and restaurants of London Town instead. And while this lot weep off their fake eyelashes into their hair extensions, Essex chump Mark Wright and his girlfriend Kayla Collins, who together make Lempit Opik's and his 18-year-old fiancee's relationship look real, were out living it up in Nobu. But more importantly, Hanson are back, back, back!!
Wright, who was arrested last month with Jack Tweed after a fight outside a bar in Chigwell (oh, the glamour!), treated Kayla, her collagen implants and his sister Jessica to dinner at Nobu, before they headed off for a night full of Cava stuffed with sparklers at Funky Buddha.
Meanwhile, Jackie Collins was seen wearing the fur of ten thousand dead animals with her toyboy at C restaurant, X Factor loser Kaite Waissel was spotted sniffing around for paps outside Roka (although we'd rather see her nan out and about and letting her hair down - or not - NSFWish) and Hanson (my, how they've grown!) - performing at the 100 Club as part of a charity gig to stop the venue from being closed down. Isaac looks exactly the same, as does Taylor but we can't believe the youngest one clad in the super tight corduroys, would cut off and then dye his luscious long, blond locks that made him black!
And the 100 Club must be desperate, were The Barbarellas not available?
Hanson - Hanson Join 'Save 100 Club' Campaign
Posted by Unknown on 12:57 PM
Caption: Maggie Grace wearing Toms Shoes The Hanson (Picture) Brothers Team Up With Toms Shoes For A One Mile Walk across The City Of West Hollywood to help end poverty and AIDS in Africa West Hollywood, California
Pop stars HANSON have thrown their weight behind the campaign to save London's legendary 100 Club - by playing a free gig at the venue.
The MMMBop hitmakers performed at the tiny underground club on Tuesday night (01Feb11) and made sure their loyal following caught the show by allowing fan club members to the front of the line.
The MMMBop hitmakers performed at the tiny underground club on Tuesday night (01Feb11) and made sure their loyal following caught the show by allowing fan club members to the front of the line.
Brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson agreed to play the concert as part of a campaign to save the venue, which has hosted pre-fame gigs by the Sex Pistols, The Jam, and Oasis.
The 100 Club, on Oxford Street, is under threat of closure due to soaring rents in central London. Stars including Sir Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood have called for the venue to be saved, and Sir Paul MCCartney played a sold-out show there in December (10) as part of the campaign.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Exclusive Video: Taylor Hanson On What He's Looking For @MIDEM 2011
Posted by Unknown on 5:37 PM
Janeiro 23, 2011 By Eve Nagy
Taylor Hanson, along with his brothers Zac and Isaac of the band Hanson, started their own record label 3CG Records in 2002 after conflict over creative issues drove them to leave the major-label world. Being independent seems only to have helped the group, as they've maintained a rabid following and are doing things their own way. In this video interview from MIDEM 2011, Taylor Hanson talks about the label's priorities and why passion and connectivity are driving the music business.
Friday, January 21, 2011
A Deeper Side To Hanson?
Posted by Unknown on 2:17 PM
The family trio Hanson are one of the first bands people think of when the phrase “one hit wonder” is thrown around. Their hit ‘MMMBop’ was huge, and we all still remember it. It was catchy, infectious and almost the perfect pop song. That’s all we know them from though, which is far from the end of the story.It’d probably be surprising to almost everyone (it certainly was in the office) to hear that not only are the trio still making music, but they’ve grown into a mature, classy pop-rock act. There’s a new sophistication to their sound, and their development and maturity is the reason for their longevity.
In fact, a look at their website sees no obvious mention of ‘MMMBop’, with it becoming clear that Hanson really have moved on. They’ve embraced an admirable DIY work ethic, and have developed into great songwriters.
Furthermore, Zac Hanson is the youngest songwriter nominee in the history of the Grammy Awards, an incredible feat for a so-called “one hit wonder”.
Really, Hanson have become so much more than the laughing stock they are widely regarded as. They’re no longer long-haired, fresh looking pre-teens trying to grasp at 15 minutes of fame. Hanson have become a sophisticated, consistent pop act, with all three brothers (Isaac, Zac and Taylor) developing into serviceable, dare I say talented, musicians.
Also admirable is the band’s reluctance to rely on their name value from their early success. However, by sticking with their surname, they’ve not run away from it either. Still a part of their live set, ‘MMMBop’ sits in the background. To leave out such a vital part of their history would be wrong, but it’s good that Hanson don’t want it overshadowing their career.
It’s surprising that Hanson have shown longevity, still in the business after so long. People who are sceptical of their talent or deepness should bare in mind that the original version of ‘MMMBop’ was a tender ballad, which garnered them little attention.
I realise there’s some irony in the fact that in writing about a different side to Hanson, I’ve referenced their musical stigma so often. It is a vital part of how the public remembers Hanson, which is quite unfair.
They honestly have matured and developed into a great pop-rock outfit that show a solid understanding of how to make fantastic, DIY pop music. Hanson seem content with where they’re at now, but I hope this may prompt more people to give them a chance.
What do you think? Do you remember Hanson from the first time round, or have you listened to their later material and agree with what we’ve said? Let us know.
